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ABSTRACT BOOK

ECP 2015
Abstract Book

INDEX

Keynote Speakers

State of the Art

Round Tables

Symposia

Oral Presentations

373

Posters

1277

Pre-Congress Workshop

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2015 Innexta S.r.l. - Milano
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ABSTRACT BOOK

KEYNOTE
SPEAKERS

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY001
THE INFLUENCE OF PRIMED GOALS ON ORGANIZATIONAL
BEHAVIOR
Gary P. Latham , University of Toronto, Toronto – Canada

There is a "replicability crisis" in social psychology regarding the effect of primed goals on behavior. In
addition, the charge has been made that the effect, where it does exist, is so fragile as to be arguably
irrelevant. This is not the case in organizational psychology. I will review field experiments as well as
those conducted in laboratory settings showing that primed goals have an additive effect with consciously
set specific, challenging goals on the performance of employees in call centers. Moreover, the effect lasted
for a 4-day work week rather than seconds/minutes. The effect was also found for a primed learning goal
where the participants initially lacked the knowledge to perform the task. Finally, data will be reviewed
suggesting that goal setting theory explains the primed goal-performance relationship. These experiments
include exact as well as conceptual replications.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY002
VALUES AND PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS
Linda Steg, University of Groningen, Groningen – Netherlands

Why would people act pro-environmentally, even if this is associated with somewhat higher behavioural
costs (e.g., money, time, or effort)? In this presentation, I will argue that various factors may motivate
individuals to engage in such pro-environmental actions, and that values play a key role in this respect. I
will elaborate on how values, and in particular biospheric values, encourage pro-environmental actions.
Also, I will discuss factors that may activate or deactivate biospheric values, thereby increasing the
likelihood of pro-environmental behaviour.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY003
ACTION AND INTENTION UNDERSTANDING: THE NEURAL
MECHANISMS

Giacomo Rizzolatti, University of Parma, Parma – Italy

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY004
ACTUAL VALUES AND ATTITUDES OF CZECH CHILDREN
Lenka Šulová, Charles University in Prague, Prague - Czech Republic

The paper introduces several interesting findings of a study conducted on 2,238 Czech children and
adolescents in collaboration with the National Institute of Children and Youth Czech republic. The
research project focused on identifying value orientations of 6-15 years old children. The central role
played a family - the one in which a child lives, as well as the family the child itself is going to establish.
What kind of partner and what kind of parent do children want to be? And do they want to become
partners or parents at all? The survey was divided into five themes: 1. Family, 2. School , 3. Leisure,
which was further divided into other sub-areas: Leisure time spent individually with parents, friends and
Leisure time spent in an institution organized for leisure or informal education (institutions providing
leisure activities), 4. Media, and these phenomena are essential socialization factors in children's life. The
5th part of the research is dedicated to life values and attitudes of children and adolescents. The paper will
present selected results, explaining more general trends of contemporary children and adolescents.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY005
PAYING TAXES IN A CLIMATE OF MUTUAL COOPERATION
Erich Kirchler, University of Vienna, Vienna - Austria

Tax evasion and aggressive tax planning by globally operating firms have brought taxation to the top of
the international policy agenda. How to combat non-compliance? Besides the application of deterrence
measures and the necessity of building an international consensus on developing instruments to control
and influence the strategic behavior of multinationals, it is necessary to establish a sense in society that tax
avoidance and tax evasion are wrong. Mutual cooperation between authorities and taxpayers must become
the binding social norm. Identification of citizens and residents with the norm needs to be strengthened by
establishing a synergistic interaction climate. Successful establishment of mutual cooperation depends on
power of authorities and citizens’ trust in authorities. It is argued that manifestation of legitimate power
corroborates trust in authorities. Also manifestation of coercive power can strengthen trust and a
synergistic interaction climate. However, the use of coercive power is a double-edged sword bearing the
risk of an antagonistic interaction climate of “cops and robbers”.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY006
RESISTANCE TO CHANGE IN A WORLD OF CHANGE: UNRAVELLING
OUR SECRET TRAUMATIC ATTACHMENTS
Felicity de Zulueta. King’s College London, London - United Kingdom

Dr Felicity de Zulueta is an expert on attachment and the crucial role it plays in the traumatic origins of
violence as well as in its prevention. She will begin by presenting the evidence that shows the huge
importance of the first 2-3 years of life in child development. By linking these results with the high rates
of domestic violence in our society, she will outline how damage to the vital processes of attunement and
mentalisation in infancy leads to violence in the home and its transmission down the generations. Her
ending however is one of hope as she presents us with a new empowering, effective and relatively low
cost approach to healing the wounds of these traumatized families which is now used across the UK and
is being promoted in Northern Europe, Mexico, Ecuador, Greece and Italy. This particular approach,
which uses our current video devices, illustrates so well how modern technology married to the latest
neuroscientific research can promote powerful change in the field of psychotherapy across the social
divide.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY007
HOW FAR CAN WE GET? A FUTURE PERSPECTIVE ON DIVERSITY
AND COLLABORATION IN PSYCHOLOGY
Robert A. Roe, Maastricht University, Maastricht – Netherlands

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY008
THE ORGANIZATION OF OBJECT KNOWLEDGE IN THE BRAIN:
DOMAINS AND ATTRIBUTES
Alfonso Caramazza, University of Trento, Rovereto – Italy; Harvard University, Cambridge - United
States

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY009
RISK PSYCHOLOGY
Christine Roland-Lévy, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims – France

The presentation will deal with risk psychology, essentially from the perspective of social psychology.
Besides a general introduction around the concept of risk and risk-taking a series of studies will be
presented. Based on the Social Representation Theory, risk in general will be presented. The presentation
will then develop around risk in the context of the financial and economic crisis. Examples of studies will
also present risk-taking, with financial incentives around gambling. Finally, examples of the effects of
risk-taking in sports will be presented.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY010
THE VANISHING EFFECT OF RELIGIOUS IDENTITY ON PERSONAL
VALUES: A STUDY OF PROTESTANTISM, CATHOLICISM, EASTERN
ORTHODOXY, ISLAM, JUDAISM, AND NON-AFFILIATION
Shalom H. Schwartz, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel

Does people’s religion have an effect on what they consider to be the most important guiding principles in
their lives? Does belonging to one religion or another lead to emphasizing different values? This talk will
address these questions for the major Western religions. Most people, including many cross-cultural and
cultural psychologists, think that religion has a profound effect on the value priorities of individuals. Some
view religion as a critical source of value differences between nations and sub-national groups too. Are
they right? I will tackle these questions with data from representative samples in over 30 countries,
examining the value priorities of Roman Catholics, Protestants, Eastern Orthodox, Muslims, and Jews,
and of those who profess no religion.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY011
EMPOWERING COACHING: THE DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY AND
IMPACT OF A THEORY-BASED INTERVENTION TO PROMOTE
ADAPTIVE MOTIVATIONAL CLIMATES
Joan Duda, University of Birmingham, Birmingham - United Kingdom

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY012
SELF-REGULATION AS ORGANIZING INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
IN CULTURAL CONTEXT
Gisela Trommsdorff, University of Konstanz, Konstanz - Germany

Self-regulation has usually been studied in Euro-American samples. This is a shortcoming which is even
more disturbing when conceiving of the self as culturally bound. Therefore, I will present culturepsychological approach conceiving of self-regulation as organizing personality development in cultural
contexts. The main focus is on the developmental conditions and the function of self-regulation for
culturally appropriate developmental outcomes. The culture-psychological and developmental relevance
of self-regulation will be underlined by selected studies. First, I will discuss different aspects of selfregulation (e.g., behavior and emotion regulation) and its functions for different domains of
developmental outcomes (e.g., social competence and academic achievement). Second, I will focus on
socialization conditions, including parenting and the cultural context, for the development of selfregulation. Further, I will relate the relevance of cultural values and modes of the self, e.g., the
independent and interdependent self-construal, for specific goals of self-regulation and the cultural
meaning of self-regulation. Based on empirical studies, associations of children`s self-regulation with
socialization conditions are discussed suggesting a theoretical framework for the development and
function of self-regulation in cultural context. I will conclude with questions on universal and culturespecific processes underlying self-regulation as organizing individual development. The general
discussion combines the lens of culture with the lens of development.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY014
MULTI-CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND IDENTITIES:
PSYCHOLOGICAL DYNAMICS AND CONSEQUENCES
Verónica Benet Martínez, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona - Spain

This talk will review the psychological processes and consequences of being a multi-cultural individual
and/or having multicultural experiences, while integrating relevant findings and theories stemming from
cultural, personality, and social psychology.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY016
REVEALING VOICE: THE CASE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Anne Maas, University of Padova, Padua – Italy

It is often argued that discrimination of minority groups on the job market can be reduced through
appropriate recruitment procedures, including the reliance on audio-only interviews. But does audio
technology really prevent discrimination? I will argue here that voice contains a host of social information
that affects impressions and inferences in a pervasive and largely automatic fashion. Using auditory
gaydaras an example, I will show that people are greatly inaccurate in identifying sexual orientation on the
basis of voice alone. Yet, they draw strong inferences from masculine vs. feminine and straight vs. gay
sounding voice about the speaker’s traits, preferences, likely diseases, and leadership abilities. Voice may
even change the very meaning of what is being said.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY017
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS: A LONG-LASTING SOURCE OF WELLBEING
Eugenia Scabini, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy

In recent years, family has gained a prominent place in social sciences due to the rapid or even dramatic
socio-demographic changes all over the world. In this scenario, what are the risk factors that may affect
family well-being and the resources that the family can count on to fulfill its fundamental task, which is
"to make human beings human"? The contribution involves two parts. The main findings regarding the
link between family (i.e., couple and parent-child relationship) and well-being (i.e., physical and mental
well-being) are presented in the first part, focusing on relationship quality, as well as on the constructs
developed to examine it. The recent effort made by some scholars to pay attention to positive constructs
(such as forgiveness and commitment) rather than negative constructs (such as conflict) allows a better
understanding of the components of relationships in terms of relationship health. The second part of the
contribution focuses on a perspective aimed not only at reaching a balance between the negative and the
positive aspects of the relationships, but also at understanding the relationship “in itself” and promoting
the good of the relationship. Fincham and Beach (2010) has proposed the idea of a true “positive
relationship science” whose core construct is represented by “relationship flourishing”. In this regard, the
“relational symbolic model” (Scabini & Cigoli, 2000) has provided new insights to the idea of
“relationship flourishing” by identifying the specificities of “family relationship flourishing”. According
to the “relational symbolic model”—whose core construct is “generativity”—the family is conceived as a
multigenerational system. Generativity is an outcome of family relationships if these relationships realize
their best potential; in the opposite case they produce degenerative outcomes. In this regard, generative
well-being can be considered as a form of well-being produced by flourishing family relationships.
Generative well-being occurs when family generativity (i.e., care and commitment towards the children)
and social generativity (i.e., care and commitment towards the new generations) are connected to each
other. Some research findings highlighting the two-fold role of family and social generativity are reported
in the final part of the contribution.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY018
HEALTH BEHAVIOUR CHANGE: CONSTRUCTS, MECHANISMS, AND
INTERVENTIONS
Ralf Schwarzer , Free University of Berlin, Berlin – Germany

Health-compromising behaviors are difficult to change. Theories assume that an individual’s intention to
change is the best direct predictor of actual change. But people often do not behave in accordance with
their intentions. This discrepancy between intention and behavior is due to several reasons. For example,
unforeseen barriers could emerge, or people might give in to temptations. Therefore, intention needs to be
supplemented by other, more proximal factors that might compromise or facilitate the translation of
intentions into action. Some of these post-intentional factors have been identified, such as perceived selfefficacy and strategic planning. They help to bridge the intention-behavior gap. The Health Action Process
Approach (HAPA) suggests a distinction between (a) pre-intentional motivation processes that lead to a
behavioral intention, and (b) post-intentional volition processes that lead to the actual health behavior. In
this presentation, studies are reported that examine the role of constructs, mechanisms, and interventions
in the initiation and adherence to health behaviors (e.g., physical exercise, dietary behaviors, dental
flossing). The general aim is to examine the effects of psychological constructs on health behavior change,
based on various behaviors, time spans, and study participants from different countries.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY019
TOWARDS STRESS-MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY: PERSPECTIVES
ON MEASURING AND ENHANCING THE HUMAN LIFE POTENTIAL
Anna B. Leonova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

The proposed hierarchical approach to construction of stress assessment and prevention programs
integrates findings from three domains of contemporary stress research: ecological, transactional and
regulatory paradigms (Leonova, 2003). Within this integrative framework, two complex psychological
technologies – “Managerial Stress Survey” (MSS,) and “Individual Stress Resistance Promotion”
(STRESIS) – have been developed and empirically validated (Leonova, 2007, 2012). We demonstrate
how a rigorous implementation of this approach opens new perspectives on increasing human adaptation
potential and wellbeing in different job/life situations. In particular, these technologies significantly
enhance the motivational, self-regulatory and cognitive resources of the person.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

01 - 20

KEY020
TRANSFORMING EVIL INTO HEROISM
Philip G. Zimbardo, Stanford University, Stanford - United States

KEYNOTE
SPEAKERS
INDEX
Latham Gary P.
Steg Linda
Rizzolatti Giacomo
Šulová Lenka
Kirchler Erich
de Zulueta Felicity
Roe Robert A.
Caramazza Alfonso
Roland-Lévy Christine
Schwartz Shalom H.
Duda Joan
Trommsdorff Gisela
Benet Martinez Verónica
Maas Anne
Scabini Eugenia
Schwarzer Ralf
Leonova Anna B.
Zimbardo Philip G.

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KEY005
KEY006
KEY007
KEY008
KEY009
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KEY011
KEY012
KEY014
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KEY017
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ABSTRACT BOOK

STATE
OF THE ART

STATE OF THE ART

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SA001
COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING. ECPA
(EUROPEAN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION) EFPA
ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY STATE OF ART
Caterina Arcidiacono, Past President of ECPA (European Community Psychology Association),
University of Naples Federico II, Naples – Italy

Community Psychology as well as the professional role of Community psychologists is a topic of
increasing interest in our scientific domain. Community Psychology analyses the interaction among
individual and social factors while proposing tools for social change as well as promoting justice, peace,
democracy and social solidarity; it is a new discipline that pursues social transformative goals. Our
question is why should psychology be interested in these objectives, given its natural inclination to study
either individual well-being or psychic diseases. Our concern is to embed peoples’ individual, biological
and psychological features in social context. Moreover, the aims and goals of Community psychology are
to meet the changes of contemporary society. Being aware of the relationship between individuals and
contexts, Community psychologists propose visions for the future of individuals, relationship and contexts
by working as catalysts of social change and well-being. In that regard, Community psychologists propose
visions, strategies and methods for working in health, social and educational contexts.The state of art
proposed by ECPA (European Association of Community Psychology) will define goals and instruments
of Community psychology to explore the need of specific training and development of peculiar
competences. This state of art will also deepen what characterizes and makes the psychological
competence peculiar for social well-being. How to act as experts on the interaction between individuals
and contexts, and which contribution can psychology gain from the community psychology
approach?Which professional training for the development of plans of action for Community
psychologists in social setting as well as the dissemination of community psychology knowledge in the
wider social field? An open debate on these subjects will be opened with all the audience.

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SA002
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH ON SUBSTANTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL
DEMOCRACY: INDIVIDUAL, SOCIAL AND SOCIETAL OUTCOMES
Wolfgang G. Weber, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria

While several well-known research reviews focused upon moderate forms employees’ participation on the
level of the workplace autonomy/control/decision latitude or the (self-managed/semi-autonomous) work
group (see Theorell 2004 for a review), only little research exists on substantive democratic structures,
where employees exercise influence over tactical or strategic decision-making in contemporary firms (for
the latest, only limited, reviews see Freeman, 2007; Kruse, 2002). Concerning crucial predictors, the big
majority of extant studies of organizational participation effects is based on restricted levels both of
structurally anchored participation and employees’ individual participation in democratic decision making.
In consequence, little is actually known about whether substantial organizational democracy, also
compared to restricted levels of participation, is associated with potential outcomes like work motivation,
value orientations, and organizational behaviour of employees, positively, and whether this may foster
engaged citizenship orientations within and beyond the workplace (see Pircher-Verdorfer et al., 2013).
This state of the art contribution intents to reduce this serious organizational psychological knowledge
gap. Design/Methodology - Based on an empirically tested typology of high participative and democratic
enterprises (Weber et al., 2008; e.g. representative democracies like workers’ cooperatives, democratic
reform enterprises, and basis-democratic employee-owned self-governed firms), an extensive free
category literature recherché using PsycINFO and related sources (PsycArticles, Psyndex etc.) provided
several hundreds of publications (1975 – Sept 2014), out of which only 52 publications proved congruent
with our strict criteria of in-/exclusion (democratic organizational features beyond workplace or work
group participation, psychological correlates and outcomes, quantitative data analysis incl. significance
testing). Results - The results indicate that structurally anchored organizational democracy and perceived
individual participation in democratic decision making is linked differentially with nine areas of
outcomes. For example, reviewing the respective studies revealed that mere employee ownership does not
guarantee that corresponding workers perceive a high level of individual influence and participation in
tactical or strategic decisions. Whether this is the case or not depends also on the concrete system of
representative or direct organizational democracy and further factors (like the following). Both
representative and direct participation are positively associated with ethical organizational climate which
also seems to represent a mediator concerning outcomes like commitment and prosocial work behaviours.
Further, perceived direct participation is much more frequently related to several indicators of satisfaction,
job involvement, and organizational commitment (instrumental model sensu Klein, 1987) than pure
employee ownership status (intrinsic model) as the majority of findings shows. Mixed results support
Pateman’s (1970) spillover hypotheses, partially, which lets assume that several third variables may
influence the positive interrelation between organizational democracy, prosocial work behaviours and
civic orientations toward societal or cosmopolitan issues. Further, only a few existing findings concerning
health factors in democratic enterprises do not provide a clear picture whether structurally anchored
democracy on the level of the organization is related to indicators of stress and health or not. While the
spillover hypothesis framework (Pateman, 1970; cf. Weber et al., 2009), Klein’s (1987) three motivation
models of employee ownership, the three-component model of organizational commitment (Meyer et al.,
1993), or the concept of (individual!) psychological ownership (Pierce et al, 1991; 2001) each were
addressed by five publications or more, surprisingly, the literature recherché indicates that several
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prominent psychological theories or models that might prove highly relevant for the explanation of studied
phenomena are nearly not considered within the reviewed studies (e.g., self-determination theory, theory
of agency, activity/action theory, shared/distributed leadership and a lot of social-psychological concepts
dealing with group and inter-group behaviour; for a discussion of possible theoretical advance in
organizational participation theory see Weber & Jeppesen, 2014). Additionally, several methodological
weaknesses were identified, e. g., complex constructs are often operationalised only superficially or
questionably by means of a few or very heterogeneous items. Only a few longitudinal studies (which are
not in accordance with present methodological standards) or multi-level studies were identified and nearly
no quantifying process studies investigated the development of in-/dependent variables including their
backlashs on democratic practices and structures. Further, we found a few hints on several mediators or
moderators that need further investigation, like economic situation of the firm, ethically-oriented
organizational climate, psychological ownership, attitudes toward participation, or work stress.
Limitations - Because nearly all existing studies use cross-sectional design, findings of this review allow
no causal inferences, on the one hand. However, because democratic structure or individually perceived
participation were significantly associated with hypothesized outcomes in several of the subject areas
considered, the possibility of causal effects of organizational democracy could not be falsified, on the
other hand. Research/Practical Implications - Notwithstanding that, several findings provide hints how
organizational structures and cultures can be improved to foster employees’ satisfaction with their
organization, work motivation, affective and normative commitment, job involvement, or prosocial and
civic orientations. Further, a lot of possible differences between democratically structured and
conventional enterprises seem to be nearly not researched, e.g. concerning organizational resilience, moral
competences, collective psychological ownership, innovativeness, collective artefacts and knowledge
exchange, emotional work, burnout, mobbing. Several propositions will be presented for future research.

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SA003
EMOTION DYSREGULATION – MECHANISMS AND TREATMENT
Christian Schmahl, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg – Germany

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by severe functional impairments, a high risk of
suicide, extensive use of treatment, harm to others, and high costs to society. Current theories view
dysfunctions in emotion processing and social interaction as core mechanisms of BPD. This often leads to
prototypical behavioral patterns such as non-suicidal self-injury, high-risk behavior, and impulsive
aggression. Research on psychological and neural mechanisms of BPD points towards an interplay
between dysfunctional information processing, impairments of fronto-limbic circuits, and learned
maladaptive behaviors. This presentation will give an overview of the latest research on mechanisms of
emotion dysregulation and disturbed social interaction in BPD. Further, it will delineate new avenues of
treatment approaches for BPD which combine the understanding of neurobiological and psychotherapy
mechanisms. Examples of this, which will be depicted in the presentation, are fMRI-based neurofeedback,
effects of DBT on neural mechanisms of emotion regulation, and computer-based training of social
interaction.

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SA004
COGNITIVE THERAPY: THE STATE OF ART
Antonio Semerari, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy

Cognitive psychotherapy has been recently witness to the development of many new techniques and
interventions, which make uncertain the existence of a unified theoretical model. In order to clarify the
state of art, we will distinguish between strategic goals and techniques and tactics in psychotherapy which
help to pursue these goals. Traditionally, Standard Cognitive Therapy had two main strategic goals:
patient’s awareness of his/her way of functioning, and cognitive changes. More recently the focus on the
self-maintaining processes of many disorders has led to add further strategic goals: acceptancy and the
development of functional skills. Therefore, the overall picture of the procedure and techniques can be
currently attributed to four strategic goals: awareness of the process underlying different disorders,
cognitive changes, acceptancy, development of functional skills. The possibility of the development of a
unified approach will be discussed on this light.

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SA005
STIMULATING THE BRAIN, STIMULATING THE MIND
Giuseppe Vallar, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

In the last two decades, there has been an explosion of studies in healthy participants and neurological
patients with focal lesions and neural dysfunctions, using non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS:
transcranial Magnetic/ Electrical Stimulation, TMS, tES) techniques, in order to temporarily interfere with
behavior, with the aim of elucidating the neurofunctional basis of cognition. More recently, NIBS have
been used as adjuvant treatments for improving and rehabilitating neuropsychological deficits such as
aphasia, apraxia, and unilateral spatial neglect. NIBS are currently also used for attempting to increase
level of performance, and for modulating higher aspects of behavior in healthy participants. These diverse
sources of evidence, firstly, further elucidate the multi-componential architecture of the mind, and its
neural basis, as experimental psychology and neuropsychology have done since their inception in the
second half of the 1800. Secondly, the increasing amount of evidence that NIBS may selectively modulate
and improve aspects of behavior of patients with a variety of neuropsychological and neurological deficits,
both alone, and as adjuvant to behavioral treatments, opens novel perspectives to neurorehabilitation.
These issues shall be illustrated and discussed through the results of experimental studies concerning the
effects of NIBS on motor planning and execution in healthy participants, on ideomotor apraxia in braindamaged patients, and on deficits of visuo-motor adaptation to a displaced visual scene. The emerging
pattern in adult humans is that behavior and its neural bases may be modulated by NIBS, both increasing
and decreasing level of performance, through effects on the stimulated cortical areas, and a set of
connected regions, showing a remarkable amount of behavioral and neural plasticity, while basically
preserving the functional architecture of cognitive and sensorimotor processes.

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SA006
PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY: PRESENT AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Luigi Grassi, University of Ferrara; S. Anna Hospital, Ferrara - Italy

Over the last 30 years, a number of studies in psycho-oncology literature have indicated the need for a
multidimensional approach to cancer, by taking into account the physical, psychological, interpersonal and
spiritual implications determined by the disease and its treatment. At least 30-40% cancer patients and
their families present in fact, emotional disorders that are associated to maladjustment, reduction of
quality of life, longer rehabilitation time, poor adherence to treatment and abnormal illness behavior.
Various types of psychosocial interventions have also been shown to be effective in reducing
psychological symptoms and improving quality of life among cancer patients and their families.
Psychosocial oncology, as the specialty aiming at studying the psychological, social and spiritual factors
in cancer, has today a specific and unquestionable role, with psychosocial domains, including screening
for distress, assessment and proper treatment, to be mandatorily integrated into routine care across the
trajectory of cancer. Psycho-oncology has rapidly developed throughout the world and psycho-oncology
services, programs and/or departments are available in most countries with the mission of providing
specific activities in terms of clinical care, education and research. Guidelines and recommendations on
psychosocial care in cancer have been also developed and endorsed by the national scientific societies of
psycho-oncology (e.g. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology; Italian Society of PsychoOncology) as well as national and international institutions (e.g. USA National Comprehensive Cancer
Network Distress Management Panel; Council of the European Union Commission).

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SA007
EMDR TREATMENT OF TRAUMA AND PTSD IN BORDERLINE
PERSONALITY DISORDER: CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND
ASSESSMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SYMPTOMATOLOGY
Dolores Mosquera, Institute for the Study of Trauma and Personality Disorders (INTRA-TP) -

Spain

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) presents great challenges for clinicians. Patients with this
diagnosis are known for being impulsive, reactive and highly sensitive. They often present with high risk
behaviors, impulsivity, self-harming behaviors and a history of or risk of suicide attempts. PTSD and
complex trauma issues need to be considered in the understanding and management of this population.
Sometimes it can be difficult for clinicians to establish the connecting thread between the patient's
symptoms (including the frequent difficulties they present in the therapeutic relationship) and the early
environments in which they grew up, characterized by a high rate of attachment disruptions and severe
traumatic events. People with BPD and a history of complex trauma have many difficulties with selfregulation and relating to others. The management of these self-regulation and relational difficulties are
central aspects in the specific treatment of trauma and in general treatment of BPD. BPD symptoms can
be treated effectively by reprocessing core targets with EMDR. The treatment of some of the most
problematic symptoms such as impulsivity, self-harm, chronic emptiness, pathological idealization and
dependence will be illustrated throughout clinical video examples.

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Udi Oren, President of EMDR Europe Association

EMDR Therapy has come a long way since the publication of the first EMDR related article 26 years ago,
to being integrated in to the WHO guidelines for the treatment of PTSD in 2013.. While pointing to
several mile stones in its development, the lecture will focus on recent developments in the EMDR world:
1) the current support for the Adaptive Information Processing Model (the theoretical basis of EMDR
Therapy),including the ACE study; 2) recent publications on EMDR Therapy focused research, including
findings regarding major mental illnesses; 3) major developments in EMDR Therapy practice, including
acute and group protocols; and 4) the spread of EMDR Therapy in the world. The lecture will end with a
vision ofpossible future developments in the EMDR world and their potential impact on different areas
includingmental health, health, education and world peace.

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Arcidiacono Caterina
Weber Wolfgang G.
Schmahl Christian
Semerari Antonio
Vallar Giuseppe
Grassi Luigi
Mosquera Dolores
Oren Udi

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RT001
HOW TO PROMOTE THE RESEARCH-PRACTICE TRANSFER: PANEL
DISCUSSION WITH THE EFPA-EAWOP STANDING COMMITTEE ON
WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
With the move towards evidence-based management, there has also been a push for improving the
research-practice link in work and organizational psychology. One response to this push has been the
establishment of the EFPA-EAWOP Standing Committee on Work and Organizational Psychology.
Through this Standing Committee we hope to bridge the gap between science and policy (practice) by
disseminating scientific findings in a comprehensible way to policy makers and regulators of the EU. The
committee will provide a statement on how they see their role in supporting policy-making on issues
related to individual and organizational factors impacting on worker‘s well-being and performance. This
will be followed by a moderated discussion among the panel members on questions such as prioritizing
topics, the speed-quality trade-off for providing information to policy-makers on short-term notice, the
difficulty of providing general, simple, and exact evidence, and the implications on research, for instance
focusing more on "wise interventions" (Walton, 2014). Finally there will be ample opportunity for the
audience to interact with the panel.

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PROMOTING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Evidence-based practice is a systematic approach to clinical problem solving which allows the integration
of the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. The Board of Scientific
Affairs has undertaken to explore the current state of affairs with regard to Evidence-based Practice in
Psychology in all EFPA member states. As part of this work, the Board has adopted the following
definition, an extension of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) definition for all areas of
psychology: “Evidence-based practice in psychology (EBPP) is the integration of the best available
research with shared professional expertise in the context of client characteristics, culture, and
preferences”. The aim of this Roundtable Discussion is to stimulate debate and seek information and
feedback around the following four broad areas: (1) Education / training at graduate / postgrad level: (a) Is
EBPP part of graduate/postgraduate/professional training? If it is, how is this training conducted? (2)
Promotion of EBPP: (a) What does the organization do? (b) In what ways is EBPP promoted in your
country? (c) Do you anticipate or have encountered problems implementing EBP? (d) Are there working
groups in your association to promote EBPP? (e) Does your organization have an agreed definition of
EBPP? (f) Does our definition encapsulate yours? Where do you see deviations? (3) Regulation of EBPP:
(a) Is the delivery of psychological services regulated? By whom and how? (4) Monitoring EBPP: (a)
Does continued professional training (CPD), allowing clinicians to keep up with research in their field,
exist in your country? (b) To what extent is CPD monitored? (c) Who monitors? (d) Does member
association support members in their CPD?

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FINAL DRAFT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DECLARATION ON CORE
COMPETENCES IN PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
The International Project on Competences in Psychology (IPCP) has worked for two years to achieve an
international agreement on which core competences shall be included in what is now being called the
“International Declaration on Core Competences in Professional Psychology”. The project started with a
working conference in July 2013, with representation from major international and regional psychology
associations, and from some national associations. The project has since then been discussed at several
open meetings held in various sites globally, and been reviewed in two rounds of consultations in a
Reference Group consisting of 275 colleagues from all over the world. A “Final Draft” of the Declaration
will be presented and discussed. The process will then enter internal phases of consultations in the
International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP) and the International Union of Psychological
Science (IUPsyS). Hopefully the Declaration can be accepted by IAAP and IUPsyS in Yokohama 2016 in
conjunction with the IPC2016 there.

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SUPPORTING PARENTS WITH EVIDENCE-BASED
INTERVENTIONS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Lavinia Barone, University of Pavia, Pavia - Italy
Femmie Juffer, Leiden University, Leiden - Netherlands
Francesca Lionetti, University of Pavia, Pavia - Italy
George Downing, University of Paris 8, Paris - France
Maria Jose Rodrigo, University of La Laguna, Tenerife - Spain
Maria Jose Rodrigo, University of La Laguna, Tenerife - Spain

Nowadays Europe is facing with major social challenges, as promoting inclusive, innovative and
secure societies. For children's well-being, promoting a secure society is related to the promotion of
the quality of family relationships. In this context there has been recently a change of perspective in
program promoting the quality of the parent-child relationship from vulnerability to resources, with
the aim of preventing potentially at risk contexts to became harmful conditions for the family and the
child (Downing, 2007; Juffer et al., 2008; Rodrigo et al., 2012; Barone & Lionetti, 2013).
Meta-analytic inquiries report that preventive interventions on parenting are effective in enhancing
parental sensitivity (Bakermans-Kranenburg et al., 2003) and in reducing children's social-emotional
and behavioural problems. They thus act on one of the major children's social capital, i.e. the family,
in order to promote social inclusion and adequate social relationships (Pettit & Collins, 2011), with
major economic returns for the society and welfare (Heckman & Masterov, 2007).
As a witness of the increasing interest of Europe in prevention programs and practices, aiming at
bridging the gap between science and practice, the main aim of the current symposium is to bring
together the contribution in parenting program from four of the major European Countries, i.e. The
Netherlands, France, Spain and Italy. Parenting program interventions for improving the parent-child
relationship will be presented, and results sustaining their efficacy and/or effectiveness discussed.

ATTACHMENT-BASED-INTERVENTIONS: EVIDENCE FROM RESEARCH AND
PRACTICE
Femmie Juffer, Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg, Marinus H. van IJzendoorn
Central to early-attachment based interventions is the assumption that a secure attachment relationship
is an important basis for future development, especially in domains closely related to attachment, such
as social behaviour. Thanks to attachment-based interventions, introduced in the current presentation,
parents are supported to interact with their children in a sensitive way and to cope with emerging
difficult behaviour.

VIDEO-INTERVENTION THERAPY FOR PARENT-INFANT, PARENT-CHILD AND
COUPLE RELATIONSHIPS
George Dpwning
Video Intervention Therapy is one of the most widely practiced of today’s video-based methods. It is
used in psychiatric services, substance abuse centers, home visiting programs, special programs for
adolescent mothers, centers for autism and other disabilities, adoption and foster care, among other
settings. This talk will give an overview with video illustrations.
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AN EVIDENCE BASED GROUP INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR AT RISK FAMILIES
WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Maria Jose Rodrigo, Miriam Alvarez, Sonia Byrne
We present the evaluation of ‘‘Growing up Happily in the Family’’ program for at-risk parents and
their children aged 0–6 implemented in several Spanish Autonomic Communities. We also report the
moderating effects of individual, family, neighborhood, group and facilitator characteristics on
program results.

PROMOTING POSITIVE PARENTING: AN ATTACHMENT-BASED INTERVENTION
WITH ADOPTIVE FAMILIES
Francesca Lionetti, Cinzia Alagna, Antonia Dellagiulia, Laura Rigobello, Lavinia Barone
An attachment-based intervention for adoptive families will be presented. The intervention is adapted
from the Video-feedback Intervention to Promote Positive Parenting and Sensitive Discipline (Juffer
et al., 2008) and currently extended to the adoption context, involving families of children who
experienced multiple attachment ruptures.

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BASIC DIMENSIONS OF SOCIAL JUDGMENT
A18. General issues and basic processes - Social judgment, impression formation, impression
management
Convenor
Presenters

Patrizia Catellani, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Andrea Abele , University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen - Germany
Bogdan Wojciszke, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sopot - Poland
Marco Brambilla, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Mauro Bertolotti , Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Nicole Hauke , University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen - Germany
Patrizia Catellani, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

Research on the basic dimensions of social judgment greatly contributes to the advancement of our
knowledge of self- and social perception, impression formation, stereotyping, information processing,
and impression management through communication. This symposium presents recent developments
in research on the basic dimensions of social judgment, connecting different areas of social cognition
where these dimensions play a relevant role. In the first contribution the focus is on the definition and
distinction of the basic dimensions and their components. Recent findings indicate that, within the
broader domains of agency and communion, competence, assertiveness, sociability, and morality have
distinctive importance in social judgments of others and of ourselves. The role of the basic dimensions
in social interactions is then discussed, highlighting how the perspective taken by social actors
influences their perception of others. The distinctive role of the morality sub-dimension in impression
formation as well as in reputation monitoring is then focused on. Finally, the role of the basic
dimensions and their components in communication and impression management are discussed,
focusing on how each dimension can be affected by attacks and defences.

COMMUNION, AGENCY, AND SELF-ESTEEM. A LOOK FROM THE SUBCOMPONENTS
Andrea Abele & Nicole Hauke
Agency and communion are the fundamental dimensions of social judgment and agency dominates
self-perception and self-esteem. We argue and show that agency (assertiveness and competence) and
communion (morality and warmth) may be subdivided in two components with morality and
assertiveness being more strongly related to self-esteem than warmth and competence.

THE DISTINCTIVE ROLE OF MORALITY IN SOCIAL JUDGMENT
Marco Brambilla
We investigated the distinct roles played by morality, sociability, and competence in forming
impressions. Results show that morality and sociability make unique contributions to social judgment
and that morality has a primary role over sociability and competence in the impressions that we form
and the evaluations that we make of people.

HOW MUCH ARE WE CONCERNED IF OTHERS THINK WE ARE IMMORAL, COLD,
INCOMPETENT OR UNASSERTIVE?
Nicole Hauke & Andrea Abele
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We investigate if negative impressions that others form of the self lead to different concerns in
dependence on the content of this negative impression. Since people are primarily interested in the
communal traits of others, particularly in their morality, people should be especially concerned when
others form a negative moral impression of them.

COMMUNION AND AGENCY AS BASIC DIMENSIONS OF SOCIAL COGNITION
Bogdan Wojciszke
The emergence of agency and communion as basic content dimensions of social cognition is explained
as a consequence of two perspectives universally present in social interaction – the agent perspective
(of a person who performs an action) and the recipient perspective (of a person at whom the action is
directed and who experiences it outcomes).

THE EFFECTS OF ATTACKS AND DEFENCES ON AGENCY AND COMMUNION
DIMENSIONS Patrizia Catellani & Mauro Bertolotti
We investigated how communication affects the perception of agency and communion, and their subdimensions. Results show that attacks and defences focusing on a person’s morality, sociability,
competence, and assertiveness have different effects on social judgments, depending on the
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INTERGROUP CONFLICTS: CLASSIC THEORIES AND CURRENT
PROBLEMS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Francesco Paolo Colucci, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Keren Sharvit, University of Haifa, Haifa - Israel
Loris Vezzali, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia - Italy
Michael Skey, University of East Anglia, Norwich - United Kingdom
Monica Colombo, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Simona Sacchi, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Monica Colombo , University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

Intergroup conflicts have the same importance today that Lewin attributed to them in 1946, but the
current situation is profoundly different from what it was seventy years ago, and it is aggravated by a
persistent phase of recession, not of development as in the post-war period. Intergroup conflict here
does not denote the more general in-group/out-group bias, but rather real conflicts and the problem
should be situated.
From the psychosocial point of view, this raises important issues that should be considered in order to
understand intergroup conflicts: the problems of social identity and its relation to national identity, the
perceived threat to security, the coping with distress from open conflict, the social perception in
intergroup relations, the different methodological approach to this topic, and not least the intervention
to implement contact between group. The symposium will discuss about these topics, building on the
classic theories of Lewin, Allport, and Tajfel, and considering the contribution of recent theoretical
and methodological developments.

A SENSE OF WHERE YOU BELONG IN THE WORLD: EXPLORING THE LINKS
BETWEEN NATIONAL BELONGING AND ONTOLOGICAL SECURITY IN AN ERA OF
MASS MOBILITY. Michael Skey
Recent debates around globalisation often overlook what 'thick' attachments to the nation offer. Using
the concept of ontological security and data from a series of group interviews with members of the
ethnic majority in England, I show how the take-for-granted idea of the nation continues to inform a
wider sense of self, community and place.

THE ETHOS OF CONFLICT AND ITS ROLE IN COPING WITH DISTRESS IN
INTRACTABLE CONFLICT
Keren Sharvit
The presentation will introduce the concept of Ethos of Conflict (EOC), which refers to a system of
shared societal beliefs characterizing groups involved in intractable conflicts. The findings of the
research program show that the EOC can serve as a barrier to collective guilt and shame in the face of
harmful actions by one's ingroup.

INTERGROUP RELATIONS, NEW RACISM AND THE ETHNICIZATION OF SOCIAL
CONFLICTS: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ACCOUNT.
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Monica Colombo
Critical discourse analysis has focused on the role exerted by the political elites and the media in the
legitimization of xenophobia and ethnic dominance. Evidence of overt and covert forms of racist
discourse will be presented. The implications of a critical discourse approach to the the study of
interethnic relations will be discussed.

HOW PHILOSOPHY CAN INFORM PSYCHOLOGY: SUPEREROGATION AND SOCIAL
PERCEPTION
Simona Sacchi, Andrea Manfrinati, Marco Brambilla, Francesco Paolo Colucci
We investigated the effect of an individual’s hypermoral behaviour on group perception. Study 1
showed that participants perceived a moral agent as positive as the hypermoral one but they perceived
the moral agent’s group better than the hypermoral agent’s group. Study 2 and 3 showed the
consistency of the results across different intergroup situations.

AN INNOVATIVE INTERVENTION TO IMPLEMENT EXTENDED CONTACT AND
FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF CROSS-GROUP FRIENDSHIPS AMONG YOUNG
CHILDREN
Loris Vezzali, Sofia Stathi, Dino Giovannini
We conducted an extended contact longitudinal intervention aimed at increasing cross-group
friendships among young children. The intervention fostered the intention to meet outgroup members.
Ingroup/outgroup norms and behavioural intentions mediated the effects of the intervention on the
formation of cross-group friendships.

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RESOURCE PROMOTION IN CHRONIC DISEASE ACROSS THE
LIFE SPAN: INDIVIDUAL AND RELATIONAL DIMENSIONS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic disease
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Antonella Delle Fave, University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Ernst Bohlmeijer, University of Twente, Enschede - Netherlands
Evangelos C. Karademas, University of Crete, Rethymnon - Greece
Lotta Uusitalo-Malmivaara, University of Helsinki, Helsinki - Finland
Marta Bassi, University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Ulrich Wiesmann, Greifswald University, Greifswald – Germany
Giuseppe Masera, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

In spite of World Health Organization’s recommendations, the biomedical approach to health is still
prevailing in most countries and health services. Physical and mental health are prominently evaluated
as absence of disease, rather than conditions of well-being. Patients are treated for their pathology,
disregarding how their social and family contexts, as well as their psychological features and
subjective experience can influence disease course and outcomes. At the same time, and somehow
paradoxically, the increasing prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases poses new challenges to
health professionals and institutions. The increasing percentage of citizens of all ages living with
chronic diseases, matched with welfare systems’ resource limitations demand the attention of
policymakers and practitioners. In the last two decades, increasing efforts were devoted to the
identification of environmental and psychological mechanisms underlying health-related behaviours,
in order to promote the agency and responsibility of individuals in maximizing their own health, and
detect personal and social resources that can support well-being in chronic disease.
This symposium aims at providing an overview of the most recent advancements in this domain.
Presenters come from different research and professional backgrounds. The multiplicity of their
perspectives will shed light on the complex and multifaceted needs and assets of the four main
characters involved in the healthcare system: patients, physicians, caregivers, and educators.
Moreover, the issue of resource promotion in chronic conditions will be analysed in the life-span
perspective, through empirical evidence collected among children, adults and elderly people.

CHRONIC PATIENTS’ WELL-BEING AND PHYSICIANS’ INFORMATION SHARING
Evangelos C. Karademas
The Common Sense Self-regulation Model (CS-SRM) posits that chronic patients adapt better to
illness if they develop adequate illness representations. The information provided by health
professionals plays a crucial role in this process. Research findings clearly support the usefulness of
CS-SRM based training among patients and practitioners.

MENTAL HEALTH IN CHRONIC DISEASE
Ernst Bohlmeijer
Positive psychology offers an evidence-based (public) mental health model that is complementary to
the medical model. The primary focus is on enabling people with chronic diseases to live a pleasant,
engaged and meaningful life. Evidence will be presented that mental health and mental illness are
related but different continua, and related applications will be illustrated.
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HAPPINESS IN CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Lotta Uusitalo-Malmivaara
A summary of studies and correlates of happiness in special education (SEN) children compared with
normally achieving children will be provided. The role of inclusive educational settings and social
affiliation in improving SEN children’s subjective well-being will be highlighted, and implications for
educational policy will be discussed.

A SALUTOGENIC ANALYSIS OF WELL-BEING IN OLD AGE
Ulrich Wiesmann
Resilience in the aging population is a growing concern for researchers and practitioners. Studies
conducted from a salutogenic perspective among cognitively intact nursing home residents suffering
from multiple chronic conditions showed that the sense of coherence mediates the resources-wellbeing relationship.

THE ILLNESS EXPERIENCE OF PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Marta Bassi
Home-based health care in chronic conditions is increasingly encouraged in European countries.
Findings from studies investigating illness perceptions and daily experience among patients and
caregivers will be summarized. Their implications to design interventions promoting individual and
family resources and well-being will be discussed.

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MANAGING AND ASSESSING WORK RELATED STRESS IN
EUROPE: STATE OF ART OF NATIONAL STRATEGIES
D4. Work and organization - Wellbeing at work
Convenor
and
Health
Presenters
Hygiene and

Discussant
Spain

Sergio Iavicoli, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Hygiene
Epidemiology, INAIL, Monte Porzio Catone; European Academy of Occupational
Psychology (EAOHP) - Italy
Cristina Di Tecco , Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine,
Epidemiology, INAIL, Rome - Italy
José M. Peiró , University of Valencia, Valencia - Spain
Veronique Crutzen, , Service Public Fédéral Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale,
Brussels – Belgium
Malgorzata Milczarek, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Bilbao -

The last decades have seen significant developments in the economic, political, technological and
social landscape, that have had an impact on the nature of work and the way people perform job
leading to the emergence of new risks for health and safety in the workplace, including work-related
stress and its consequences for workers’ health (ILO, 2010; Kompier, 2006). Stress represents the
second most frequently work-related health problem after musculoskeletal diseases. In Europe the
overall costs due to mental health disorders, including those that are not directly linked to work, are
estimated to be 240 billion Euros per year, less than the half of which are linked to direct costs, such
as medical treatment, while the loss of productivity for companies accounts for nearly 136 billion
euros, including sick day absences (EU-OSHA, 2014). Following the EU Framework Directive
89/391/EEC, the European Framework Agreement of 8 October 2004 prompted to the inclusion of
work-related stress and psychosocial risks in the agenda of the main international research institutes
and OSH bodies. Thus, several initiatives and approaches were over time developed to provide policy
makers, employers, trade unions, experts and employees with theoretical frameworks and practical
tools for assessing and managing work-related stress risk. As a clear signal of the growing interest in
Europe on work-related stress, the current EU-OSHA campaign focuses on managing stress and
psychosocial risks at work, running under the title “Healthy workplaces manage stress”. This
symposium aims to offer a portrait of the state of art on the management of work related stress risk in
Europe in order to identify needs and challenges to move towards the development of integrated
monitoring systems for health and safety at Europe level.

THE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF WORK-RELATED STRESS RISK IN
ITALY: THE INAIL’S METHODOLOGY
Sergio Iavicoli & Stavroula Leka
The international debate on work-related stress risk has been rapidly expanding over the last decades.
This presentation offers an overview of experiences and research activities on psychosocial factors and
work-related stress risk in Europe.

TOWARDS EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE PREVENTION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS
IN BELGIAN ENTERPRISES
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The missions of the DG Humanization of Work of the Belgian FPS Employment and Labour consist,
amongst others, in setting a legal framework to ensure the safety and the health of the workers and in
promoting well-being at work. This presentation will show how the FPS Employment tries to fulfil its
missions regarding the complex issue of psychosocial risks (PSR).
CHALLENGES IN THE PSYCHSOCIAL RISK ANALYSIS: SOME CONTRIBUTIONS
FROM SPANISH PREVENLAB PSYCHOSOCIAL METHODOLOGY.
Josè Maria Peirò
Psychosocial risk analysis confronts a number of challenges. Issues such as objectivity, accuracy,
determination of the severity of the risks the comprehensive coverage of the different facet of the
organizations and the triangulation of methods and informants require consideration when developing
instruments. In this presentation the Prevenlab-Psychsocial methodology will be presented and the
way it has dealt with some of these important issues.

THE ITALIAN RESEARCH EXPERIENCES ON THE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
OF WORK-RELATED STRESS RISK: THE INAIL’S METHODOLOGY
Di Tecco Cristina
This presentation will show the Inail’s methodology for assessing and managing work-related stress
developed according to the Italian framework for health and safety at work and tailored to the Italian
context.

‘‘HEALTHY WORKPLACES MANAGE STRESS” – EU-OSHA CAMPAIGN
Malgorzata Milczarek
In April 2014, EU-OSHA launched a 2-year campaign ‘Healthy Workplaces Manage Stress’ to raise
awareness of the growing problem of work-related stress. In 2015, brand-new data of the EU-OSHA
survey ESENER-2 focusing on managing psychosocial risks across Europe is to be published. Main
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DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIOURAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE
CIRCULAR MODEL OF VALUES
C.6 Culture and society - Attitudes and Values
Convenors
Presenters

Discussant

Eldad Davidov, University of Zurich, Zurich - Swizerland
Jan Cieciuch , University of Zurich, Zurich - Swizerland
Daniel Seddig , University of Zurich, Zurich - Swizerland
Henrik Dobewall , Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona - Spain
Jan Cieciuch , University of Zurich, Zurich - Swizerland
Michele Vecchione , Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Sonia Roccas , The Open University of Israel, Raanana – Israel
Shalom H. Schwartz, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel

In previous decades, research on values within social, personality, developmental and cross-cultural
psychology has been greatly influenced by Schwartz’s (1992) value theory. Schwartz (1992; Schwartz
et al., 2012) defined values as transsituational goals of varying importance, which serve as guiding
principles in the life of a person or a group. Values differ from one another in terms of their
motivational meaning and form a circular structure. Values are considered as one of the most
important factors that influence our behavior. A fresh impetus for the value research has been
provided by the refined theory of values proposed by Schwartz and colleagues (2012).
In our symposium we will discuss the behavioral and developmental implications of the value theory.
Michele Vecchione with co-authors will present an 8-year longitudinal study on values and discuss
various aspects of value stability and change over time in early adulthood. Jan Cieciuch with coauthors will present a longitudinal study on values in childhood and propose a preliminary outline of
the model of value development, based on the Schwartz’s theory of values. Henrik Dobewall and
Toivo Aavik will present the 3-year longitudinal stability in self- and other-rated values and argue that
other-reports of values are not less stable across time than self-rated values or than other-ratings of
traits. Daniel Seddig will present a longitudinal study on hedonism and leisure activities as predictors
of perceived school problems among adolescents. The last presentation addresses the problem of
value-behavior relations. Sonia Roccas and Lilach Sagiv will present direct and indirect mechanisms
through which values affect behavior in various life-domains, and discuss personal attributes,
situational factors and cultural contexts as moderators of value-behavior links.

STABILITY AND CHANGE OF BASIC PERSONAL VALUES IN EARLY ADULTHOOD: A
8-YEAR LONGITUDINAL STUDY
Michele Vecchione, Guido Alessandri, Anna Doring, Shalom H. Schwartz
The present study focuses on stability and change of basic personal values through young adulthood,
from age20 to 28 years. A sample of 270 young adults (54% females) with a mean age of 20.46 years
(SD = .50) completed the Portrait Values Questionnaire at three time points, each separated by an
interval of 4 years. We analyzed patterns of change within and between persons. Results: A mediumto-high rank-order stability was observed for all ten values, comparable to that reported in the
literature for personality traits. The mean-level importance of conservation values (security, tradition,
conformity) and self-transcendence values (benevolence, universalism) increased over time and
remained stable for openness to change values (self-direction, stimulation, hedonism). Among selfenhancement values, the importance of power values decreased while the importance of achievement
showed a slight decrease. No gender differences were found in the rate of change of the ten values. A
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large percentage of respondents had a stable value hierarchy, indicating a considerable degree of
ipsative stability. When considered from different analytic perspectives, stability and change of values
appear to coexist with a prevailing pattern of substantial stability, particularly at increasing ages.
TOWARD A MODEL OF VALUE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDHOOD
Jan Cieciuch, Eldad Davidov, Rene Algesheimer
The cross-cultural confirmation of the circular model of values (Schwartz, 1992, Schwartz at al.,
2012) raises the question how the structure of values develops in early age. We address this question
both empirically and theoretically. We conducted a longitudinal study with three measurement points
on a group of 801 children aged from 7 to 11 in Poland. Values were measured by using the Picture
Based Values Survey developed by Döring, Blauensteiner, Aryus, Drögekamp, and Bilsky (2010) to
measure values differentiated based on Schwartz’s model. It turned out that the circular structure of
values was present even at the first measurement occasion and did not change over time. The value
priorities changed in concordance with the circle of values of Schwartz: An increase in a particular
higher-order value was connected with a decrease in the opposing higher-order value. Especially,
conservation decreased in importance while openness to change increased in importance in childhood.
Regarding self-enhancement and self-transcendence, inverse curvilinear trends were observed.
By summarizing the empirical results and some theoretical considerations presented in the literature,
we propose a preliminary outline for the model of value development based on the Schwartz’s theory
of values. Development of values was in principle not discussed by Schwartz, however his theory
provides a convenient framework for such a model. We discuss developmental implications of main
claims of the theory: (1) the motivational meaning of values; (2) the differentiation between the
structure of values and value priorities; (3) the circular continuum of values, and (4) the interpretation
values as a core element of the latent culture. Based on the developmental interpretation of these
theoretical elements we propose a description of the value development as a trade-off between basic
motivations and the latent culture.

RANK-ORDER CONSISTENCY AND PROFILE STABILITY OF SELF- AND INFORMANTREPORTS OF PERSONAL VALUES IN COMPARISON TO PERSONALITY TRAITS
Henrik Dobewall, Toivo Aavik
This study compares the 3-year rank-order consistency of informant-reports (i.e., judgments of other
people – peers, spouses, siblings, parents, etc.) of values with stability estimates of self-rated values as
meta-analytically reviewed and within the same sample. Whether the hierarchy of values attributed to
an individual is as stable as in target's self-reports was assessed with profile correlations. Self- and
informant- reports of personality traits were available for direct comparison. Results indicated that
informant-reports of values were not less stable across time than self-rated values or than other-ratings
of traits. This was true for the relative position of a person within a sample as well as the relative
ordering of these measures within the same individuals. The observed longitudinal stability of
informant-reports of values implies that they can serve as a reliable source of information. Moreover,
the temporal stability of value/trait profiles (self- and other rated) was found to predict subjective wellbeing.

HEDONISM, LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND PERCEIVED SCHOOL PROBLEMS
Daniel Seddig
This study analyses the influence of hedonism on the perception of problems in school. As a value
orientation hedonism is conceptualized to be a latent dimension directed on self-centered satisfaction,
excitement and pleasant arousal. Accordingly, hedonism is considered to be a source of distraction
from conventional goals regarding educational attainment and demands. The hedonists extrinsic
motivation is expected to be related with an enhanced involvement in leisure activities, such as
hanging out with peers and going to parties, that are consistent with the goals of hedonism. Such
distractions from school requirements are assumed to be related with an increase in the perception of
problems at school. The study uses panel data for a sample of German adolescents aged 14-17 to
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analyse longitudinal structural equation models. First, a basic model is fitted to test the proposed
(causal) mechanisms. Results indicate, that hedonism is a moderate antecedent of perceived school
problems. A part of the influence is indirect, mediated by the involvement in extrinsic leisure
activities. Leisure activities moderately affect the perception of school problems. Second, a
multivariate latent growth curve model reveals that the developmental processes of hedonism, leisure
activities and perceived school problems are interrelated during adolescence.

VALUES AS PREDICTORS OF EVERYDAY BEHAVIOURS
Ewa Skimina, Tomasz Rowiński, Włodzimierz Strus, Jan Cieciuch
The Schwartz’s (Schwartz at al., 2012) refined theory of values was recently used to study the
relationship between values and behavior. In order to test this relation, researchers developed
measures for behavioural tendencies that correspond to values distinguished on the circle and they
presented the evidences that value preferences explain both self- and other-reported behaviour
(Schwartz, Butenko, 2014; Torres, Cieciuch, Schwartz, 2014). In our study we applied another
approach and verified whether values explain daily behaviours, that do not directly correspond to the
values differentiated in the model of values (Schwartz at al., 2012). These behaviours were selected
based on exploratory analysis of daily behaviour rather than theoretically recognized as motivated by
specific values from the model. Furthermore, we checked what explains daily behaviours better values or personality traits. The sample consists of 801 participants (56.7% female). They completed
Portrait Value Questionnaire to measure values, Big Five Questionnaire-2 to measure personality
traits and a pool of behavioural items from Goldberg’s Oregon Avocational Interest Scales. In
regression analyses, behaviours were predicted by demographic variables in the first block and values
(or personality traits) in the second block. Adding variables from the second block to the model, for
each behavioural factor, it caused a significant increase of the explained variance of behaviour.
Results were similar for both values and personality traits. Such findings indicate that values predict
common, everyday behaviour at the significant level that is comparable to the personality traits.

HOW DO VALUES AFFECT BEHAVIOUR? DIRECT AND INDIRECT PATHWAYS
Sonia Roccas, Lilach Sagiv
The relationships between values and behaviour evoked much interest in the last decade. There is a
growing body of research on the content of these relationships in a variety of life domains. Relatively
little is known about the mechanisms that link values to behavior. The current research aims to shed
light on the substantial, yet complicated, relationships between values and behaviour. we present some
of the paths through which values affect behaviour, discussing both direct and indirect mechanisms.
We point to personal attributes, situational factors and cultural contexts as moderators of the
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IS007
THE INHERENT PARADOX IN CASES OF CHILD ABUSE AND
NEGLECT: THE VICTIM, THE PERPETRATOR, AND THE SOCIETY
B13. Development and Education - Child Abuse and Neglect
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant
United

Rafael Art. Javier, St. John‘s University, New York - United States
Amal O. Madani, Psychologist, New York - United States
Rafael Art. Javier, St. John‘s University, New York - United States
Thomas A. Caffrey, Psychologist, New York - United States
Caroline "CC" Clauss-Ehlers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick States

This symposium seeks to discuss the factors involved in child abuse and neglect that make the
phenomenon difficult to understand, accept, and explain. A review of current statistics reveals that the
phenomenon is pervasive nationally and internationally. These alarming statistics continue to
challenge social and behavioral professionals to offer more comprehensive explanatory models and to
provide more effective ways to address the immediate and long term psychological impact on those
affected. In this symposium we will explore the social and legal factors, as well as individual and
family dynamics that have made the phenomenon so pervasive. It is our contention that child abuse
can only be understood in the context of the domestic violence syndrome and of the weakening
ofelements of our society that are expected to serve as the moral compass for the community. Thus,
abuses to children by those in a position of authority (such as parents, family members, teachers,
priests, law enforcers, etc.) constitute the most egregious violation. They poison the very atmosphere
that is supposed to provide a sense of comfort, confidence, and trust. We will discuss in this context
the manifestation of child abuse in child custody cases where the more acrimonious the conflict
between the couples is, the more likely that children will be used as pawn in the family conflict. It
leaves the child psychologically stunned and struggling with personal confusion, issue of trust,
anxiety, and depression. We will discuss the long term consequences of this phenomenon in the lives
of those affected even into adulthood.

UNDERSTANDING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT WITHIN A CULTURAL AND
SOCIOECONOMIC CONTEXT.
Rafael Art. Javier
There is a ‘cultural, social, and economic context’in which child abuse and neglect takes place. This
context influences and is influenced by ‘laws and procedures’ enacted by the specific society to
dictate and guide the relationships of its members with one another, including the ‘view of male
privilege’ and the ‘role of patriarchal society principles’ that guide one’s behavior toward one another
in that society. It is in this context that we hear how perpetrators
of child abuse in some cultures feel justified to engage in behaviors which result in great physical and
psychological harm to children in the name of discipline, etc. This paper will examine relevant factors
involved in the phenomenon, with particular emphasis on an analysis of the basic psychological
characteristics in the perpetrator and the social context in which it takes place. Bullying and
cyberbullying will be discussed in this context as component of the general syndrome inherent in child
abuse. Finally, the paper will offer some intervention recommendations derived directly from the
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CHILD ABUSE IN CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS
Amal O. Madani
The area of child custody evaluations is an important arena where child abuse often comes to light.
The presenter will discuss the multiple ways in which this issue could surface, and the necessary
considerations and challenges involved in protecting children while retaining neutrality to serve the
child’s best interest in an adversarial arena.

IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE IN CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
Thomas A. Caffrey
Just as society as a whole facilitates child abuse, child abuse in turn facilitates attacks on society as a
whole. Like a soft-nosed bullet, abuse’s effects spread to impact multiple parts of society far beyond
the victims themselves. One such impact is victims’ eventual criminal behavior. In this segment of the
presentation, specific child abuse victims will be described in such a way that their abuse illuminates
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IS008
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL DYNAMICS OF HISTORICAL
REPRESENTATIONS
C5. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Laurent Licata, Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels - Belgium
Laurent Licata, Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels - Belgium
Michal Bilewicz, University of Warsaw, Warsaw - Poland
Silvia Mari, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Tibor Pólya, Institute for Psychology of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences,
Budapest - Hungary
Yechiel Klar, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv – Israel
Federica Durante, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

Social representations of history are vital to form a group’s identity. They have a wide social and
political impact as they provide some of the cultural contents that accompany identity changes
following societal transformations. They are transmitted across generations through narratives that
contribute to define ethnic, religious, and national identities. These representations are often
fragmented between nations or ethnic groups. They elicit group-based emotions that influence
behaviours and may lead to intergroup conflicts or to reconciliation.
This symposium will gather five renowned social psychologists from Western and Eastern European
countries and Israel, all members of COST Action IS1205. It will address how historical
representations are related to present social psychological processes from different standpoints, and in
different settings. Silvia Mari will show how fascism is represented in contemporary Italy, and how
these representations serve social identity protection motives. Tibor Pólya will show how contents of
national history narratives vary as a function of the narrator’s level of national identification in
Hungary. Yechiel Klar will show that being exposed to the out-group’s historical narrative in the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict is cognitively costly, which partly accounts for people’s reluctance to take
the other’s perspective on history. Then Laurent Licata will present studies conducted among African
immigrants in Belgium, showing that minorities striving for recognition of their past victimization
may develop prejudice towards other minority groups uninvolved in their past victimization. Finally,
Michal Bilewicz will present Moral exemplars theory: being exposed to exceptional moral exemplars
– i.e. out-group members who acted in a moral way during a past conflict – improves intergroup
attitudes both among members of victim and perpetrator groups. Studies conducted in Turkey,
Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Poland will be presented.

ITALIANS AND FASCISM: HOW CAN WE EXPLAIN THE LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY
AND GUILT FOR INGROUP MISDEEDS?
Silvia Mari, Federica Durante, Luca Andrighetto, Alessandro Gabbiadini & Chiara Volpato
We explored the failure of taking charge of the fascist misdeeds by the Italian ingroup. Study 1
investigated which groups/individuals are considered victims, perpetrators and bystanders of such
crimes. Study 2 tested the hypothesis that some mechanisms of moral disengagement may inhibit the
assumption of ingroup responsibility and prevent guilt.

NARRATIVE CONSTRUCTION OF GROUP HISTORY NARRATIVES AND THE
NARRATORS’ SOCIAL IDENTIFICATION
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Tibor Pólya and Pál Kővágó
Recent research substantiates the view that the construction of group history narratives contributes to
the definition of the meaning of group identity. Our studies show that the construction of these
narratives is also related to the narrators’ identification with the group. Results will be interpreted in
terms of self-categorization theory.

ON THE DIFFICULTY TO CONTAIN THE HISTORICAL NARRATIVE OF THE OTHER
SIDE IN INTRACTABLE INTERGROUP CONFLICTS
Yechiel Klar and Hadas Baram
We explore the consequences of uninvited exposure to the outgroup's historical narrative (OHN). For
example, participants exposed to the OHN consumed more glucose and made more spelling mistakes.
Both behaviors were predicted by the perceived difficulty with the OHN. A new motivation for
narrative closure measure was devised and tested.

LACK OF RECOGNITION FOR PAST VICTIMIZATION FOSTERS COMPETITIVE
VICTIMHOOD AND SECONDARY ANTI-SEMITISM: THE CASE OF SUB-SAHARAN
AFRICANS LIVING IN BELGIUM
Laurent Licata and Laura De Guissmé
We study how a sense of collective victimhood can drive minority group members (i.e. African
migrants) prejudice toward groups uninvolved in past victimization (i.e. Jews). Survey results show
that competitive victimhood is exacerbated by a perceived lack of ingroup victimhood recognition by
host society, leading to more secondary anti-Semitism.

HISTORICAL MORAL EXEMPLARS AS A WAY OF IMPROVING CURRENT
INTERGROUP RELATIONS
Michal Bilewicz, Sabina Cehajic-Clancy, and Marta Witkowska
Moral exemplars theory proposes that mere knowledge about non-stereotypical historical characters
who acted in a moral way could repair current relations between conflicted groups because it leads to
acknowledgement of historical moral variability. Convergent evidence from Turkey, Armenia, Bosnia
and Herzegovina, and Poland is presented.

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IS009
SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL DYNAMICS IN VIRTUAL SPACES
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

M. Beatrice Ligorio, University of Bari, Bari - Italy
Carlo Galimberti, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Lucia Baiocco, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy
M. Beatrice Ligorio, University of Bari, Bari - Italy
Paolo Ferri, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Stefano Cacciamani, University of Valle D’Aosta, Aosta – Italy
Ersilia Menesini, University of Florence, Florence - Italy

The contraposition between virtual spaces and face to face situations is definitively surpassed.
Researchers interested in the use of technology have definitively understood that online and offline
mutually influenced each other with the result that the space of interaction is expanded and enlarged
and new conceptual environments emerged, where specific and complex phenomena may occur.
This symposium aims at analyzing these phenomena using original and complex theoretical lenses. In
particular, both the social and educational perspectives are adopted. The social point of view is used to
understand how people interact online, offline and into the edges spaces; how the sense of community
is structured and how it evolves along the life span, distinguishing positive and problematic ways of
using technology. The educational point of view is applied considering specific contexts, such as
school and university. The intention is to answer to questions such as: What exactly means for
students to replace books with new technology? What does it mean to learn online by performing
collaborative activities? The double social and educational lens is indeed a crucial feature of this
symposium. Each contribution uses both lens: Social phenomena are analyzed by looking also at the
learning dynamics and educational situations are studied by considering the social dimension.
This symposium is a valuable occasion to analyze the interconnection between cyberspaces and offline
situations by taking in account complexity and, at the same time, preserving the ecological dimension.
Indeed, methodological issues concerning data collection and data analysis will be also discussed
during the symposium.
A great collection of researches composes the symposium. Original data and results will be presented.
Furthermore, interesting discussion is expected, able to provide new insights and to indicate possible
innovative paths for understanding the role technology is playing in our society.

STUDYING INTERACTIONS IN EDGE ENVIRONMENTS FROM A PSYCHOSOCIAL
POINT OF VIEW: EPISTEMOLOGICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS
Carlo Galimberti, Eleonora Brivio, Fabiana Gatti
Interactions nowadays take place simultaneously in face to face and in virtual environments. These
two contexts create an edge environment, a mix between a real and a virtual environment. This
contribution expounds on the epistemological and methodological changes needed in social research
to study interactions when dealing with edge environments.

ON-LINE AND OFF-LINE LIFE: FROM INVERSE INSTRUMENTALITY
FUNCTIONAL ORGANS
Martina Benvenuti, Elvis Mazzoni, Lucia Baiocco, Davide Cannata, Luca Zanazzi
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Starting from the concepts of functional organs (Kaptelinin, 1996) and inverse instrumentality (Ekbia
& Nardi, 2011), we present a study analyzing the use of social web during lifetime. In particular, the
study explores processes underling problematic uses of the social web compared to those developing
and improving human abilities.

THE SCALE OF SENSE OF COMMUNITY IN UNIVERSITY ONLINE COURSES: FACTOR
STRUCTURE
Stefano Cacciamani, Giulia Balboni, Vittore Perrucci
Aim of the study is to present the factor structure of the Scale of Sense of Community in University
online Courses, developed according to the model of McMillan and Chavis (1986). Participants were
785 students. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis allowed to extract three factors:
Membership, Fulfillment of needs, and Influence.

SCHOOL
WITHOUT
TEXT
BOOKS:
DIGITAL
NATIVES
VERSUS
DIGITAL IMMIGRANTS
Michelle Pieri, Paolo Ferri
This contribution presents the Cobipad project ongoing in an Italian high school. Started in the 2012,
the project will last three years. It involves high school where students use an Apple IPad instead of
text books. Several focus groups were carried out with teachers, digital immigrants, and students
considered digital natives. The main results will be presented.

POLYPHONIC COLLABORATIVE LEARNING: WEB-FORUMS AS DIALOGICAL SPACE
M. Beatrice Ligorio, F. Feldia Loperfido, Nadia Sansone, Giuseppe Ritella
The dialogical approach, in particular the concepts of “voices” and “polyphony”, has been extensively
used in education (Ligorio & Cesar, 2013). These concepts can uncover some fine dynamics of
collaborative learning. Qualitative analysis of web-forums, used by university students while
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IS010
EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTIONS AGAINST BULLYING AND
CYBERBULLYING: A COMPARISON ACROSS EUROPE
B08. Development and Education - Bullying and aggression
Convenor
Presenters

Ersilia Menesini, University of Florence, Florence - Italy
Benedetta Emanuela Palladino, University of Florence, Florence - Italy
Christina Salmivalli, University of Turku, Turku - Finland
Heidi Vandebosch, University of Antwerp, Antwerp - Germany
Maria Sapouna, University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton - United Kingdom
Peter K. Smith , University of London, London - United Kingdom

In recent years there has been a growing international interest for translational studies, for a richer
information of public policy and health management on the basis of the results of relevant and reliable
research. Specific attention has been devoted to rigorous experiments evaluating replicable programs
and practices. To this purpose, various scientific efforts have been made to define standards of
evidence that could be clearly structured and easily comprehensible for researchers and nonresearchers. Those standards, involving efficacy, effectiveness and dissemination, can assist
practitioners, policy makers, and administrators in deciding which interventions show better evidence
and can be more convenient to adopt.
The symposium tries to provide an answer to this need focusing on high-quality evaluations of
theoretically based interventions to prevent bullying and cyberbullying and presenting the most
important models in four European countries.
Recent literature has shown that aggressive behaviours acted by peers may be experienced in both
face-to-face and online interactions; for this reason adopting a specific focus both on bullying and
cyberbullying appears to be the most promising direction for intervention with young students.
The five presentations will provide an overview of different models focusing on bullying and
cyberbullying, based on face to face and virtual interventions. Specific attention will be devoted to an
evaluation of the level of efficacy in the case of Italian and Belgian models and to an evaluation of
effectiveness and dissemination for the Finnish and English models, the final presentation will present
a systematic review of a new generation of computer simulator games used to prevent bullying and
cyberbullying.

EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION AGAINST BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING:
EVALUATION
OF
EFFICACY
AND
MEDIATION PROCESSES
IN
THE
“NONCADIAMOINTRAPPOLA!” PROGRAM
Benedetta E. Palladino and Annalaura Nocentini
The presentation tries to provide an answer to the need of high-quality evaluations of theoretically
grounded antibullying-cyberbullying interventions. We evaluated Noncadiamointrappola! program 3rd
Ed. by adopting an evidence-based approach in analysing aspects related to the intervention’s efficacy
and the mediational mechanisms involved.

FRIENDLY ATTACK: THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EVIDENCE-BASED GAME
AGAINST CYBER-BULLYING
Heidi Vandebosch
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This presentation focuses on the Friendly ATTAC project, which aims at the development of a serious
game against cyberbullying. Starting from the Intervention Mapping Protocol, we will discuss and
illustrate the following steps: problem analysis, formulation of behavioral and change objectives,
material development, and first evaluations.

KIVA ANTIBULLYING PROGRAM: SUSTAINABILITY AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS
Christina Salmivalli
Since the national roll-out of the KiVa antibullying program in Finland, data has been collected
annually from students as well as school staff in schools implementing the program.
In the presentation, findings regarding the implementation quality and effectiveness of the KiVa
antibullying program during the five years of implementation (2009-2014) will be presented and
discussed.

AN EVALUATION OF BEATBULLYING’S MENTORING SCHEME IN SIX EU
COUNTRIES
Fran Thompson, Peter K. Smith and John Jessel
As part of a DAPHNE III project, the UK charity BeatBullying is piloting an online mentoring scheme
in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Poland and the Czech Republic. We are evaluating the delivery of
the training and the impact of the mentoring scheme using online, self report questionnaires completed
by mentors, adult mentors, counsellors and schools.
REDUCING
BULLYING
AND
CYBERBULLYING
THROUGH
ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE EDUCATIONAL GAMES: THE FUTURE OR A FAD?
Maria Sapouna
This paper will review a new generation of computer simulator games used to prevent bullying and
cyberbullying such as FearNot! and SimBully. The paper will discuss the innovative ways in which
these simulator games can be used with children and adults to provide them an insight into why
bullying is happening and how it can be prevented.

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IS011
COGNITION, EMOTION AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR:
PERSPECTIVE OF GENDER
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behavior
Convenor
Presenters

Madrid Discussant

Vicenta Mestre, University of Valencia, Valencia - Spain
Ana Tur-Porcar, University of Valencia, Valencia - Spain
Concetta Pastorelli, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Gustavo Carlo, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States
María Cristina Richaud , CIIPME – CONICET, Buenos Aires - Argentina
María Victoria del Barrio, National University of Distance Education (UNED),
Spain
Paula Samper, University of Valencia, Valencia – Spain
Vicenta Mestre, University of Valencia, Valencia - Spain

There is a debate regarding the roles of sociomoral cognitions and emotions in understanding moral
development. The relation among perspective taking, sympathy, prosocial moral reasoning, selfefficacy, prosocial behaviors and aggression were examined to show that cognitive processes and
emotional processes are interrelated and predict both prosocial behaviors and aggression.
Positive emotions act as protective factors or psychological resources (Fredrickson & Joiner, 2002)
increasing the confidence in others and reducing impulsive and uncontrolled behaviors, and often they
have been hypothesized to increase the likelihood of prosocial behavior.
The gender differences and attitudes toward individuals according to gender (sexism) are the
important variables in adolescence. Sexism legitimizes and maintains the gender hierarchy through
two complementary attitudes, defined by Glick and Fiske (1996) in hostile and benevolent dimensions.
Discussion focuses on the relevance of both social cognitions and emotions in moral development in
different countries, and the symposium will analyze the association between prosocial behaviors and
family dynamics (parental support, autonomy, warmth) and gender differences.
To review some cognitive and emotional processes that regulate prosocial and aggressive behavior in
adolescence and young adulthood.
To study the development of morality in different cultures. Cultural values and socialization practices
might promote or emphasize moral motives deemed to be of particular significance in specific
cultures.
To compare gender differences profile in cognitive, emotions and behaviors. The symposium
approach the gender impact in positive and negative emotions, prosocial reasoning and prosocial
behavior and aggression, with special attention hostile sexism and benevolent sexism.
To analyze the family dynamics that may be important for promoting positive development in youths.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POSITIVE EMOTIONS, PROSOCIAL AND AGGRESSIVE
BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL SELF-EFFICACY IN ADOLESCENTS.
Maria Cristina Richaud
The aim is to examine how positive emotions are related to prosocial and aggressive behavior and
these in turn to social self- efﬁcacy. Specifically, to test a theoretical model that proposes that positive
emotions promote prosocial behavior and diminish the aggressive one, and these in turn enhance or
diminish social self- efficacy.
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TRAJECTORIES OF PROSOCIAL BEHAVIORS FROM ADOLESCENCE TO YOUNG
ADULTHOOD: THE PREDICTIVE ROLE OF FILIAL SELF-EFFICACY AND PARENTAL
SUPPORT
Bernadette P. Luengo Kanacri
The current study explored diverse trajectories of prosocial behaviors (i.e., voluntary behaviors such
as sharing, helping, consoling) and their association with family dynamics across four times of
assessment (from age 16–17 to age 22–23) during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood.

PROSOCIAL TENDENCIES: PROSOCIAL REASONING AND EMPATHY
Paula Samper
We present the results of an empirical study with the aim of establishing the differential profile
between male and female adolescents in prosocial behavior and its relationship to empathy and
prosocial reasoning. Participants belonging to public and private schools of the Valencian Community.
The results support the connections between prosocial behavior, empathy, and prosocial moral
reasoning.

SEXISM AND PROSOCIALITY IN ADOLESCENCE
Ana Tur-Porcar
Scientific studies of contemporary society have consistently highlighted the prevalence of problems
caused by sexist attitudes, both hostile and benevolent. We run a survey on 728 early adolescents.
Results show that sexist attitudes are indicative of adolescents’ levels of empathy and prosociality.

EMPATHY AND AGGRESSION, DEPRESSION AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN
CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Victoria Del Barrio
The emotions are one of the most important problems in the social adaptation of children and
adolescents. The aim of this paper is to study the relationship between empathy, aggression,
depression and adapt social behaviour in children and adolescents.

THE DIFFERENTIAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF A MULTIDIMENSIONAL
MEASURE OF PROSOCIAL TENDENCIES
Gustavo Carlo
The present study was designed to examine the structure and functions of a multidimensional measure
of prosocial behaviors. Results showed that the hypothesized six-factor structure of the PTM-R had
good fit, the best fit model as compared to alternative models, and that there were several unique
patterns of relations between specific forms of prosocial behaviors and empathic concern, perspective
taking, and the global measure of prosocial behavior.

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IS012
ENTERPRISING PERSONALITY IN YOUTH: MAIN DIMENSIONS
AND ASSESSMENT
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
Convenor

Discussant

José Muñiz, University of Oviedo, Oviedo - Spain
Eduardo García-Cueto, University of Oviedo, Oviedo - Spain
Ignacio Pedrosa, University of Oviedo, Oviedo - Spain
Javier Suárez-Álvarez, University of Oviedo, Oviedo - Spain
José Muñiz, University of Oviedo, Oviedo – Spain
Luis Manuel Lozano, University of Granada, Granada - Spain

As pointed out by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), fostering
entrepreneurial spirit is fundamental to the development of market economies. The failure of an
entrepreneur involves a cost to society in terms of lost opportunities and resources, and is detrimental
to the individual, both economically and psychologically. Entrepreneurial behavior and attitudes of
individuals are determined by different variables, some of them related to the cognitive and
personality characteristics of the person, and others focused on contextual aspects. The aim of this
symposium is to present the state of the art of enterprising personality assessment in youth, and
propose a new measurement instrument for the assessment of eight enterprising personality
dimensions: Achievement Motivation, Risk-taking, Innovativeness, Autonomy, Locus of Control, SelfEfficacy, Optimism, and Stress Tolerance. The symposium is articulated into four presentations. In the
first presentation the theoretic framework and the state of the art of the enterprising personality field is
established, and a new battery for the assessment of eight enterprising personality dimensions is
presented. In the second presentation the relationships between the eight dimensions of enterprising
personality and the Big Five personality traits are analyzed, using canonical correlation analysis and
other multivariate techniques. In the third presentation the relationships between the enterprising
personality dimensions and three Emotional Intelligence traits are studied in detail. Finally, a
computerized Adaptive Test for the assessment of enterprising personality is developed. For the
empirical studies mentioned above a sample of 2,693 students (51% males) from different regions in
northern Spain was used. Mean age was 16.52 years (SD=1.38), with an age range of 16 to 23.

DIMENSIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF ENTERPRISING PERSONALITY IN YOUTH
José Muñiz
The aim is to present the state of the art of enterprising personality assessment in youth, and propose a
new measurement instrument for the assessment of eight enterprising personality dimensions:
Achievement Motivation, Risk-taking, Innovativeness, Autonomy, Locus of Control, Self-Efficacy,
Optimism, and Stress Tolerance.

RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ENTERPRISING PERSONALITY DIMENSIONS AND
PERSONALITY TRAITS
Javier Suárez-Álvarez
The main goal of this presentation is to anlyze the relationship between the eight enterprising
personality dimensions and the Big Five personality traits. The percentage of associated variance
between enterprising personality dimensions and personality traits was 24%., with Emotional Stability
being the most correlated trait.
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OVERLAP
BETWEEN
ENTERPRISING
PERSONALITY
DIMENSIONS
AND
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Eduardo García-Cueto
In this presentation the relationships between the eight enterprising personality traits and three
dimensions of perceived emotional intelligence (attention, clarity and repair) are analyzed. The results
show that common variance between both set of variables was 16%, and the way persons handle their
emotions plays an important in enterprising personality.

COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TEST FOR ASSESSING ENTERPRISING PERSONALITY
Ignacio Pedrosa
Using a Computerized Adaptive Testing approach (CAT), based on Item Response Theory models,
offers important advantages in relation to classical psychometric models. In this presentation a
Computerized Adaptive Test to assess enterprising personality was developed. The CAT developed
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IS013
THE MEANING AND MEASUREMENT OF HUMAN CAPITAL
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Kevin R. Murphy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins - United States
Angelo DeNisi, Tulane University, New Orleans - United States
Hennie Kriek, University of South Africa, Praetoria - South Africa
Peer Ederer, Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen - Germany
Samuel Grieff, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Luxembourg
Kevin R. Murphy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins - United States

The concept of Human Capital can be traced back as far as Adam Smith’s (1776) Wealth of Nations.
This concept has been variously defined as: (a) the abilities and skills of any individual, especially
those acquired through investment in education and training, that enhance potential income earning,
(b) the collective skills, knowledge, or other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create
economic value for the individuals, their employers, or their community, (c) a measure of the
economic value of an employee's skill set, the collective value of the organization's intellectual capital
(competencies, knowledge, and skills, any stock of knowledge or characteristics the worker has (either
innate or acquired) that contributes to his or her productivity, (d) intangible collective resources
possessed by individuals and groups within a given population, (e) the capacity to work in
organizations, obey orders, in short, adapt to life in a hierarchical/capitalist society, (f) the capacity to
adapt, (g) all the knowledge, talents, skills, abilities, experience, intelligence, training, judgment, and
wisdom possessed individually and collectively, the cumulative total of which represents a form of
wealth available to nations and organizations to accomplish their goals, and (h) a treasure that a
company or institution has available with respect to the qualifications of the personnel that works
there.
Human capital is broadly regarded as being a critically important determinant of the success of failure
of organizations. Yet, as the varying definitions laid out above suggest, there is considerable
ambiguity in the definition and meaning of human capital. In this symposium, the authors and
discussant argue that there an urgent need to develop a clearer understanding of what human capital is,
how it is measured and assessed and how it can be develop and put into action in organizations. The
topic of human capital is one that has strong roots in psychology, but that spans multiple disciplines.
This symposium will discuss the meaning and measurement of human capital from the perspectives of
a multinational panel of psychologists (Grieff, Murphy), economists (Ederer), business administration
(DeNisi) and talent management scholars (Kriek).
Explorations of the meaning and measurement of human capital are important for a number of
reasons. First, it is widely thought that human capital is critical to the success or failure of
organizations, but without a clear and concrete definition of human capital, it is not clear what this
statement really means. There are good reasons to believe that at least some of that the characteristics
of the workforce that are usually included under the label “human capital” are not important to the
success or failure of organizations, particularly organizations in which work is structured in ways that
fails to take advantage of human capital (e.g., traditional assembly organizations). If you consider the
relatively modest resources organizations are often willing to devote to hiring, paying, retaining, and
developing their workforce, it is clear that organizations often act as if human capital is not very
important. The empirical question how important human capital really is, and how to best take
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advantage of human capital is very difficult to settle with any precision, given the lack of consensus
about what actually counts are human capital.
Second, one widely cited rationale for investments in education (outside of the workforce) and training
(inside the workforce) is that it develops human capital, and therefore yields eventual payoffs to both
organizations and national economies. Again, this argument may mean less than it seems. Without a
clear understanding of what human capital comprises, the proposition that investments in education
and training yield payoffs that justify their costs is a very difficult one to evaluate. It is also difficult to
make evidence-based decisions about which training or education interventions are or are not worth
pursuing, given the sometimes vague definitions of this construct.
Finally, different conceptions of human capital rely to a greater or lesser extent on “innate
characteristics” of workers. For example, general cognitive ability is likely to be included in any welldefined version of “human capital”. Some attributes of individuals that are likely to be regarded as
human capital are more difficult to develop or change over relatively short time periods, and
definitions of human capital that place more emphasis on characteristics that are developed over long
time periods and are relatively resistant to change (e.g., mental abilities, broad personality traits) will
suggest different strategies for enhancing human capital than definitions that stress specific
knowledge, skills that can be acquired and developed over relatively short time periods.
This symposium presents both empirical research on core skills that are becoming increasingly
important in defining human capital (e.g., complex and collaborative decision making) and
perspectives from four different perspectives (psychology, economics, business administration and
talent management) on the meaning and the development of human capital. Panelists include: (1)
Angelo DeNisi, Albert Harry Cohen Chair of Business Administration, Tulane University, New
Orleans, LA, USA, (2) Peer Ederer, Honorarprofessor for Human Capital, Growth and Innovation at
Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen, Germany, (3) Samuel Grieff, Institute of Cognitive Science and
Assessment (COSA), University of Luxembourg, Luxemborg, and (4) Hennie Kriek, CEO, Top Talent
Solutions and Professor Extraordinarius at the Department of Industrial and Organisational
Psychology at the University of South Africa, Praetoria, Republic of South Africa. The Chair of this
panel (Kevin R. Murphy, Department of Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
USA) will also serve as discussant. In this role he will present an integrated model of human capital
that reflects input form all four presenters.

HUMAN CAPITAL, PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND FIRM PERFORMANCE:
WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THESE LINKS
Angelo DeNisi
According to the Random House Dictionary, the term “human capital” is defined as the “collective
skills, knowledge, or other tangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for
individuals, their employers, or their community” (Dictionary.com, June 2014). The major focus of
research and practice in the areas of performance appraisal and performance management has been to
implement programs through which employees can improve their individual performance (and thus
rewards), as well as improve the performance of the work group or (ultimately) the firm. Thus, these
efforts can be seen as means of taking potential human capital and translating it into actual human
capital. That is, the collective skills and knowledge of the individual employees must be managed in
such a way that they produce improvements in individual and firm-level performance.
When viewed in this way, research on performance management can be seen quite differently. The
variables that deserve the most attention, the relative importance of interventions designed to produce
better measures, and the actual dependent variables in research all need to be re-considered and reevaluated. My presentation will begin with a brief review of the literature from this alternative
perspective. This review will conclude with a discussion of what we know about improving individual
performance and what we know about leveraging such improvements to produce improvements in
firm performance. The presentation will then move to a discussion of suggestions for research and
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practice that might better enable us to use performance management interventions as a means of
developing human capital potential, drawing upon some recent work in this area (DeNisi & Smith,
2014).
References
DeNisi, A.S., & Smith, C.E. (2014). Performance Appraisal, Performance
Management, and Firm-Level Performance: A Review, A Proposed Model, and New Directions for
Future Research. Academy of Management Annals, 8, 127-179.
Human capital. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged. Retrieved June 25, 2014, from Dictionary.com
website

THE TRANSVERASL SKILLS THAT UNDERLIE MODERN HUMAN CAPITAL
Samuel Grieff
Transversal skills such as complex and collaborative problem solving bear strong implications for
human capital in the 21st century. We present theoretical background, assessment instruments, and
empirical results on both skills as important marker of human capital of increasing importance in a
rapidly changing world full of complexity. Complex and collaborative problem solving capture the
potential of individuals to successfully interact and master new problem situations - either alone or in
a team. We discuss implications and propose an agenda for contemporary research on human capital.

WHY THE COMPONENTS OF HUMAN CAPITAL ARE CHANGING
Peer Ederer
Changes in the nature of work are changing the definition and value of human capital. At least two
trends in developed economies ensure us that problem solving skills as one component of human
capital will be playing an increasingly important role in future production. First, digital technologies
are complementary to tasks that require pattern-recognition, judgment, interpretation and decision.
Second, countries increase their economic complexity by innovation and imitation, both of which
processes demand problem solving skills. The consequence of these trends - a growing demand for
problem solving skills - may be contributing to shortages of such skills if their human capital supply is
inelastic. Such shortages would be reflected either in unusually high returns to problem solving skills,
or else be alleviated by adulthood learning, in other words by being elastic. Our contribution
illuminates empirical and conceptual evidence for the relevance and value of these skills.

HOW THE SEARCH FOR TALENT IF CHANGING IN MODERN ECONOMIES
Hennie Kriek
Psychologists have made substantial contributions to organizations by helping them identify, recruit
and retain top talent. This contribution is especially important because the value of human capital is
not constant from one employee to another, but rather varies both as a function of the demands of the
job and the contribution of that job to the organization’s success of failure (i.e., the ability to translate
potentially valued characteristics of individuals into organizationally-valued outcomes) and because
the characteristics that contribute to human capital differ across various parts of the organization. The
general finding that jobs that contribute substantial value to organizations (or that entail the possibility
of substantial losses) tend to attract and require individuals with high levels of intelligence, social
skills, problem-solving ability and relevant knowledge has enabled psychologists to develop systems
for talent acquisition and management that generalize across organizations. However, changes that are
occurring in the landscape of human capital pose fresh challenges to psychologists involved in
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IS014
MULTISENSORY INTERACTIONS: FROM MECHANISMS TO
CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Convenor
Presenters

Lausanne;

Micah M. Murray, University Hospital Center and University of Lausanne, Lausanne;
Switzerland; Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville - United States
Amir Amedi, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel
Durk Talsma, Ghent University, Ghent - Belgium
Mark T. Wallace , Vanderbilt University, Nashville - United States
"Micah M. Murray, University Hospital Center and University of Lausanne,
Switzerland; Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville
- United States"
Nienke van Atteveldt, Maastricht University, Maastricht – Netherlands

This symposium will provide an overview of the current knowledge regarding the neurobiological
bases by which information from the different senses is combined to enhance perception, attention,
and actions in humans. In parallel, the symposium will provide a discussion of current directions in the
application of multisensory research in clinical settings ranging from neuro-developmental disorders
to aging and sensory loss. These advances have in many respects been fostered by multisensory
research being at the forefront of innovations in signal analyses of brain mapping and brain imaging
techniques. The presentations in this symposium will highlight this aspect. Micah Murray will provide
a synopsis of evidence in favour of multisensory interactions occurring within primary cortices during
the initial stages of stimulus processing and affecting functions from simple detection to memory
encoding and retrieval. Durk Talsma will discuss the contributions of stimulus driven (bottom-up) vs.
cognitive (top-down) influences on multisensory processing and how these factors can contribute to
individual differences in multisensory processing capabilities. Nienke van Atteveldt will present an
overview of neuroimaging studies that demonstrate the adaptive nature of multisensory interactions
during reading acquisition. Amir Amedi will demonstrate using behavioural and imaging studies the
multisensory task-based function of regions in the visual cortex of individuals with various degrees of
visual experience using sensory substitution (encoding visual information in sound spectrograms) for
tasks such as reading, object recognition and body-posture recognition. Finally, Mark Wallace will
discuss how multisensory processes are affected in both normal aging and in autism, and how
multisensory-based remediation methods may hold promise as tools to improve cognitive and
perceptual function.

THE BEHAVIORAL RELEVANCE OF AND SINGLE-TRIAL LEARNING FROM
MULTISENSORY PROCESSES
Micah M. Murray
Behaviourally-relevant multisensory processes occur in (near)primary cortices, as revealed by EEG,
fMRI, and TMS. Multisensory processes based on single-trial learning predict and enhance later object
recognition. Together, these data underscore how multisensory research is changing long-held models
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INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN TOP-DOWN CONTROL OF MULTISENSORY
PROCESSING
Durk Talsma
Previously, we have shown that audiovisual processing can depend on several cognitive processes,
including attention and memory. Moreover, individual persons differ considerably with respect to they
multisensory processing capabilities. Here we discuss to whether these individual differences depend
on variations in perceptual vs. cognitive ability.

INTEGRATION OF SPEECH AND SCRIPT IS ADAPTIVE TO CULTURAL AND
INDIVIDUAL VARIATION
Nienke van Atteveldt
Neuroimaging research suggests that literacy acquisition interacts with evolutionary older brain
systems for audiovisual and speech processing. These interactions are highly adaptive, as they differ
across scripts and correlate with individual reading fluency. This underlines the flexible and
experience-dependent nature of multisensory interactions.

HOW ENCODING COLOR VISION AND SHAPES IN SOUND SPECTROGRAMS CAN
HELP US UNDERSTAND BRAIN ORGANIZATION AND RESTORE VISION IN BLIND
Amir Amedi
Recent behavioural and imaging studies suggest that brain regions usually considered "visual" are
actually task-based. This task-based organization is revealed by teaching blind participants to use
visual-to-auditory Sensory Substitution Devices for tasks such as reading & body-posture recognition
and exploring the neural correlates using fMRI.

CHANGES IN MULTISENSORY FUNCTION ACROSS LIFESPAN AND IN THE CLINIC
Mark T. Wallace
This talk describes how multisensory function changes from early development through old age, and
how multisensory dysfunctions play an underappreciated role in clinical conditions like autism. The
talk further highlights how multisensory-based training can be a powerful interventional tool to
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IS015
PARENTING AND CHILDREN ADJUSTMENT ORGANIZER
B10. Development and Education - Parenting
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Concetta Pastorelli, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Concetta Pastorelli, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Emma Baumgartner, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Jennifer Lansford, Duke University, Durham - United States
Maria Concetta Miranda, Second University of Naples, Naples - Italy
Roberto Baiocco, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Sevtap Gurdal , University West, Trollhättan – Sweden
Elena Marta, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

In the present symposium we aim to understand how socialization processes, individual
characteristics, social contexts and culture may prompt, cultivate, or discourage children adjustment.
There is a wealth of evidence indicating that socialization processes are related to children adjustment
(Gershoff, 2002). However in the last twenty years longitudinal and cross-sectional research has
revealed more complex relations. In particular, the role of individual child and parents’ characteristics
as well socio-cultural factors have been considered. For example, on the one hand, parents’
characteristics (e.g., depression and irritability) may interfere with their ability to respond adequately
to the needs of their children and affect their psychological well-being. On the other, hand, living in
violent communities may influence the way parents exercise their parental behavior and,
consequently, how well they are able to contrast their children’s maladjustment. Furthermore, as
revealed by Lansford et al. (2005; 2010), culture-specific normativeness of a parental behavior may
moderate the association between parenting and child adjustment.
Finally, a recent promising line of research is investigating the degree to which children’s adjustment
might vary as a function of family type. Empirical evidence supports not significant differences in
parenting skills among groups of gay, lesbian, and heterosexual parents, nor in key child
developmental outcomes (Goldberg et al.,2011; Tasker, 2010).
The invited speakers of this symposium will cover a wide range of the aforementioned topics to
promote better integrated knowledge among professionals on the most consolidated and up-to-date
empirical studies in this field.

SWEDISH CHILDREN’S AGENCY: PARENTAL WARMTH, SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT,
AND ADJUSTMENT
Sevtap Gurdal, Jennifer E. Lansford, Emma Sorbring
Using three waves of data collected when children were ages 8, 9, and 10, this study found that
Swedish mothers’ and fathers’ warmth was related to their children’s agency, which was related to
internalizing, externalizing, and school achievement.

PARENTAL IRRITABILITY, HARSH PARENTING, AND CHILD MALADJUSTMENT
Concetta Pastorelli, Eriona Thartori, Valeria Castellani, Laura Di Giunta, Carolina Lunetti, Jennifer
E. Lansford
Using multiple waves of data collected with Italian family triads (Rome sample), this study examined
the relations between maternal/ paternal irritability, harsh parenting (physical discipline and
psychological aggression) and children’s externalizing and internalizing symptoms.
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A BI-CULTURAL EXAMINATION OF POTENTIAL EARLY CUES OF DEPRESSION IN
INFANTS OF INADEQUATELY RESPONSIVE MOTHER
Authors: Emma Baumgartner, Stefania Sette, Fiorenzo Laghi, Carol Lee, Summet Farwaha, & Yvonne
Boh.
The present study examined, in a sample of mother-child dyads from two different countries (Italy and
Canada), the relation between maternal response to infant’s distress and infant’s cues during a
teaching task. Relations between maternal sensitivity and stress, social support, and infant’ s age and
country of origins are also discussed.

EXPOSURE TO COMMUNITY VIOLENCE, PARENTAL MONITORING AND
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
Maria Concetta Miranda, Dario Bacchini, Gaetana Affuso
The present study examined, with cross-lagged analyses based on three waves over a 3-years period,
the reciprocal influence of exposure to community violence, parental monitoring and antisocial
behavior in adolescence.

FAMILY AND CULTURE LEVEL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT:
A LONGITUDINAL STUDY IN NINE COUNTRIES
Jennifer E. Lansford, Jennifer Godwin, Liliana Maria Uribe Tirado, Arnaldo Zelli, Suha M. AlHassan, Dario Bacchini, Anna Silvia Bombi, Marc H. Bornstein, Lei Chang, Kirby Deater-Deckard,
Laura Di Giunta, Kenneth A. Dodge, Patrick S. Malone, Paul Oburu, Concetta Pastorelli, Ann T.
Skinner, Emma Sorbring, Sombat Tapanya, Liane Peña Alampay
Using data reported by mothers, fathers, and children in nine countries (China, Colombia, Italy,
Jordan, Kenya, Philippines, Sweden, Thailand, and United States), we examined multiple levels of
influence in the prediction of child abuse and neglect.

FAMILIES OF LESBIAN AND GAY PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF HETEROSEXUAL
PARENTS: PERCEIVED PARENTING COMPETENCIES, COUPLE COMMITMENT, AND
CHILD WELL-BEING
Roberto Baiocco, Federica Santamaria, Fiorenzo Laghi, Emma Baumgartner
This study examined the attitudes toward LG parenting in a sample of lesbians and gay men with
children; in addition the group of homosexual parents were compared with a similar group of
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IS016
HAPPINESS AND PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK: DOES AGE MATTER?
D13. Work and organization - Age and work
Convenor
Presenters

San
Discussant

José María Peiró, University of Valencia, Valencia - Spain
David E Guest, King's College, London - United Kingdom
Emanuela Ingusci, University of Salento, Lecce - Italy
José M. Peiró, University of Valencia, Valencia - Spain
Maria Felisa Latorre Navarro, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, Tizapán
Angel – Mexico
Marco Depolo, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy

Psychology has made a major contribution to the development of human resource management
(HRM) and in particular to the burgeoning body of research linking HRM and organizational
performance. Notable contributions include research findings relating to best practice concerning
selection, training and learning, performance appraisal and motivation and rewards. However
developments have generally given priority to practices that enhance performance, using workers as a
means to this end. It is important to pay more attention to the needs and perspectives of the employees.
In the European Union, the number of young adults is decreasing significantly and in contrast, the
number of people aged 55 and over is growing rapidly (Schalk et al. 2010). In this context, companies
had to reconsider the human capital, increasing the knowledge, the skills and experience of older
workers on the hand, and the flexibility and the desire to learn of younger workers. The human
resource practices need to be more sensitive to the needs, expectations and demands of the different
age groups.
The contributors to this symposium will present result of recent research about the influence of Human
Resources Practices on employees’ performance and wellbeing, taking into account the moderating
role of age in those relations and their actions to improve them. Special attention will be paid to the
analysis of impact of the different HR practices on employees of different age groups. This issue is of
great relevance nowadays in Europe given the increase rate of aged people in the composition of the
labor force.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND THE HAPPY PRODUCTIVE WORKER
David Guest
This paper argues the need of rebalancing the contribution of psychologists to give greater weight to
the extensive research on HR practices that positively affect worker outcomes, including worker wellbeing. To this end, research is reviewed and new research presented that explores the extent to which
it is possible to put in place policies and practices to ensure that workers are both happy and
productive.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN RESOURCES PRACTICES AND WELLBEING.
A LIFE-SPAN APPROACH
José M. Peiró, Nuria Tordera & Laura Lorente.
Age is an important variable to understand the employees’ motives, attitudes and behaviors at work
and their work valued outcomes. Human resources practices in organizations are important means
through which companies manage the relationships, expectations and promises of employer and
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employees. In this study we examine the relationship between human resources practices, age and
wellbeing in 3 different cohorts of Spanish workers. Results show significant differences in how
human resources practices are appraised and valued by workers of the age groups.

JOB CRAFTING AND CREATIVE PERFORMANCE: THE MODERATING ROLE OF AGE
Emanuela Ingusci, Isabel Rodríguez, Alessandro Gennaro, Amparo Caballer, Esther Garcia
When employees perform creatively, they suggest new procedures that enhance an organization’s
ability to respond to the opportunities coming from labor market. In job crafting, employees modify
aspects of their jobs to improve the fit between the characteristics of the job and their needs, abilities,
and preferences. We aim to explore this relationship in a sample of workers, in the different age
groups. Results and implications are discussed.

SO JUSTLY TREATED SO HAPPY AND SATISFIED”, OR NOT? MODERATING
EFFECTS OF AGE AND JOB CATEGORY
Maria Felisa Latorre Navarro
The present study analyses the relations between perception of justice in work organizations and
happiness and job satisfaction in a sample of Mexican employees. Literature suggests that these
relations are moderated by age and job category. However, the moderating role may be different for
different types of justice. The results show that the moderating role of age and job category is just
significant for the relation between distributive justice and happiness and satisfaction. These results
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IS017
THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND WELL-BEING AMONG CHILDREN
AND YOUTH IN EUROPE: WHAT DO WE KNOW AND HOW
SHOULD WE APPLY THIS KNOWLEDGE?
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Convenor
Presenters

Lea Pulkkinen, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä - Finland
Frosso Motti-Stefanidi, University of Athens, Athens - Greece
Lea Pulkkinen, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä - Finland
Michiel Matthes, Alliance for Childhood European Network Group, Brussels -

Belgium
Munich
Discussant

Sabine Walper, University of Munich, Munich; German Youth Institute Munich,
- Germany
Tuomo Tikkanen, Finnish Psychological Association, Helsinki - Finland

In the global and economic perspective, most European children have secure and prosperous lives.
However, there remain a number of children who face multiple adversities. The analysis of factors
affecting a person’s well-being involves a consideration of both proximal factors with a direct impact
on children and youth and more distal factors that affect children and youth indirectly. There are a
wide range of studies on child well-being and health and factors affecting them, but most studies are
cross-sectional. There is a need for a longitudinal research of the qualities of living conditions and
their associations with individuals’ life styles and physical and psychological well-being, because
problems in them tend to accumulate in certain individuals and sub-groups. They affect individuals’
work careers and parenthood, through which they are transformed into the life conditions of the next
generation. The objectives of the symposium are, first, to analyze children’s adaptive success and
resilience and their association with the type and level of risks and stressors that they experience in
their life course and the continuity of adaptive functioning over time. Second, the way developmental
tasks of an earlier stage are solved, sets the stage for the way developmental tasks of later stages will
be adapted to. Therefore, we analyze the cascading consequences of success or failure in dealing with
these tasks across multiple domains such as education, various capacities, and psychological wellbeing. Third, it is vital that policies are aimed at helping children to do well, as this lays the foundation
for their success later in life. In EU member states, policy making and policy implementation by
governmental and other agencies tend to take place in silos and in a compartmentalized way where
children are concerned. We analyze a need to develop an approach that encompasses the whole child
and the whole living environment of the child in which he/she grows up.

ADAPTATION AND WELL-BEING OF IMMIGRANT AND NONIMMIGRANT
ADOLESCENTS DURING THE GREEK ECONOMIC CRISIS
FrossoMotti-Stefanidi & Jens B. Asendorpf
We examined how immigrant and nonimmigrant adolescents’ adaptation and well-being changed
during the Greek economic crisis. The comparison of two cohorts (N=2000, 12 yrs, nested in 60
classrooms), one examined before and the other during the crisis, showed significant changes both in
context and students’ adaptation, some in a positive direction.

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Sabine Walper& Alexandra Langmeyer
Parental separation and subsequent family transitions put children’s wellbeing at risk, but effects are
not homogenous. This paper focuses on the mediating role of economic deprivation and coparenting in
children’s coping with parental separation. In two German studies cooperative coparenting was a
resource for children but a challenge for parents.

POLARIZATION OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN WELL-BEING
Lea Pulkkinen & Katja Kokko
Polarized individual differences in physical and psychological well-being were found in midlife in the
Jyväskylä Longitudinal Study of Personality and Social Development. Adversities had accumulated in
about 10 percent of the sample. Critical indicators of this process were investigated. Knowledge can
be applied to promoting positive development.

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CHILDHOOD IN EUROPE
MichielMatthes (Alliance forChildhood European Network Group, Brussels, Belgium)
There are many institutions that provide services for children in each state, but most of them work on
their own without connecting philosophy. There are also many NGOs working on the theme of
children, and each organisation has its own perception of the child. Horizontal and vertical
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IS018
THE ROLE OF SELF-EFFICACY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
DIFFERENT PROCESSES CHARACTERISTIC OF ADOLESCENCE
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Convenor
Presenters

Madrid -

María Cristina Richaud, CIIPME – CONICET, Buenos Aires - Argentina
Belén Mesurado, CIIPME – CONICET, Buenos Aires - Argentina
Concetta Pastorelli , Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
María Cristina Richaud, CIIPME – CONICET, Buenos Aires - Argentina
María Victoria del Barrio, National University of Distance Education (UNED),
Spain
Silvia Viviana Pugliese, University of Aconcagua, Mendoza - Argentina
Vicenta Mestre, University of Valencia, Valencia – Spain

According to Bandura, self-efficacy is "the belief in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the
courses of action required to manage prospective situations." In other words, self-efficacy is a person’s
belief in his or her ability to succeed in a particular situation. Bandura described these beliefs as
determinants of how people think, behave, and feel (1994). Performing a task successfully strengthens
our sense of self-efficacy. However, failing to adequately deal with a task or challenge can undermine
and weaken self-efficacy. Witnessing other people successfully completing a task is another important
source of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy has been shown as one of the essentials determinants of child and
adolescent adjustment. It is related to self-esteem, autonomy, and security when facing with a
problem. The objective of this Symposium is to study the role of self-efficacy in the development of
different processes in the adolescence. It will be analyzed how self-efficacy promotes prosocial
behavior and defends from negative emotions. At the same time it will
be presented results about males and females adolescents trajectories of prosocial behaviors and their
association with regulatory and assertive self-efficacy believe. Moreover it will be studied the
relationship of self-efficacy with maladjustment: anger, depression and suicide risk. Finally it will be
analyzed the role of self-efficacy, eustress, and flow in academic achievement.

NEGATIVE EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIOR: THE ROLE OF SELF-EFFICACY
Vicenta Mestre, Paula Samper, Anna Llorca
This study aims to test that self-efficacy promote prosocial behavior and diminish the aggressive one,
and analyze the relationships between emotional self-efficacy, negative emotions (anxiety, depression,
irritability) and behavior. The sample included Spanish adolescents students (age: 16-18 years).

MALES AND FEMALES TRAJECTORIES OF PROSOCIAL BEHAVIORS FROM
ADOLESCENCE TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD:ASSOCIATIONS WITH REGULATORY AND
ASSERTIVE SELF-EFFICACY BELIEVES
Concetta Pastorelli, Bernadette P. Luengo Kanacri, Nancy Eisenberg, Rosalba Cervaolo, Eriona
Tarthori, Gian Vittorio Caprara
The study explored diverse males and females trajectories of prosocial behaviors and their association
with regulatory and assertive self-efficacy believes across eight times of assessment from
adolescence to young adulthood. The results highlighted the role of perceived efficacy believes on
adolescence.
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SELF-EFFICACY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ADJUSTMENT IN SPANISH
CHILDREN
María Victoria Del Barrio, Miguel Angel Carrasco
It will be considered the specific relationship between self-efficacy and two common child and youth
emotional disorders: depression and anger. The results indicated that self-efficacy appears as a shield
for depression and this becomes more apparent with age. Regarding anger it appears to inhibit selfefficacy in all fields except the sports efficiency.

ROLE OF SELF-EFFICACY WITH TEEN SUICIDE RISK
Silvia Viviana Pugliese
The objective was to compare the characteristics of personality and expectations of adolescents
admitted in the hospital for "suicide attempts” and adolescents non-patients. Results indicated that
adolescents with suicide attempts have labile personality structure, weakening of inhibitory
mechanisms which interfere both motivation and self-efficacy.

THE MEDIATED ROLE OF FLOW IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELFEFFICACY, EUSTRESS AND ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
Belén mesurado, María Cristina Richaud
This study aims to test a theoretical model about self-efficacy and eustress promote both flow and
engagement in school, and that in turn the flow state could promote the engagement in undergraduate
students. Results show that self-efficacy has a positive effect on flow and engagement and that
eustress has a differential role in academic setting.

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SYMPOSIUM FISS ITALIAN FEDERATION SCIENTIFIC SEXOLOGY
- DISCUSSING SEXUAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
E21- Health and clinical intervention -Sexual Health
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Roberta Rossi , FISS, Italian Federation of Scientific Sexology, Rome - Italy
Adele Fabrizi , ISC, Institute of Clinical Sexology, Rome - Italy
Antonio Prunas, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Davide Dèttore, University of Florence, Florence - Italy
Maria Teresa Molo, Carlo Molo Foundation Onlus, Turin – Italy
Chiara Simonelli, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome; EFS, European Federation of
Sexology, Rome - Italy

Improving sexual health and wellbeing requires a holistic approach that takes into account the
physical, mental, social and economic factors that all influence sexual behaviour. It is important that
individuals have the information, knowledge, skills and accessible services that allow them to make
healthy choices about the sexual lives. The Italian Federation of Scientific Sexology (FISS) promote
this symposium to discuss the role of the Sexology in Italy and in Europe, after the recent first
qualification exam for psycho-sexologists was held in Istanbul on January 28, 2014. The exam was
arranged under the auspices of the European Federation of Sexology and the European Society of
Sexual Medicine, addressed to psychologists of all nationalities, including countries outside the EU.
After this update on the “state of the art” of the Sexology in Europe, the Symposium will take into
account the relationships between personality organization, sexual dysfunctions and quality of sexual
life e they will also discuss some of the issues of the couple sexuality through the comparison between
heterosexual and homosexual couples in intimate relationship and the sexual life of the couple who
live with an acquired brain disability.Participation of the President of the European Federation of
Sexology as discussant will further analyze the various issues presented.

CLINICAL SEXOLOGY: “WHERE ARE WE GOING?”
Adele Fabrizi
During last years the promotion of education and training for sexologists became one of the most
important topic in this scientific field. Concerning clinical aspects will be discussed the DSM-5 and its
controversial issues about FSD and MSD. Finally we will discuss about what's new in sex therapy
particularly regarding the Integrated Approach.

PERSONALITY ORGANIZATION, SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS AND QUALITY OF
SEXUAL LIFE
Antonio Prunas
According to Otto Kernberg (2012), a specific relationship exists between the continuum of
personality organization and the spectrum of sexual pathology.
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Aim of the present study is to assess the relationship between the basic features of borderline
personality organization, sexual dysfunctions and the quality of sexual life in a sample of adults from
the community.
GAY AND LESBIAN COUPLES IN ITALY: COMPARISONS WITH HETEROSEXUAL
COUPLES
Davide Dèttore, Paolo Antonelli
The current study examined the psychometric properties of an Italian translation of the Marital
Satisfaction Inventory – Revised (MSI-R), to assess the intimate relationships of gay and lesbian
couples in Italy. The results were compared to data from heterosexual couples and to previously
published data for gay, lesbian, and unmarried heterosexual couples from the United States

A COUPLE AND AN ACQUIRED BRAIN DISABILITY
Maria Teresa Molo, Chiara Crespi
Whoever suffers from an acquired brain disability will never be the same as before. He/she needs the
help of his/her spouse, whose autonomy becomes limited. The couple is trapped in the
attachment/taking care system, instead of living an erotic sexualized relationship.They should find
new meanings in the intimacy of the care, a deep emotional intimacy full of love.

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IS020
PSYCHOLOGICAL UNDERPINNINGS OF ORDINARY PEOPLE’S
POLITICAL IDEOLOGY
C12 – Culture and society - Political preferences and behaviour
Convenor
Presenters

Maria Sandgren, Södertörn University, Huddinge - Sweden
Alain Van Hiel, Ghent University, Ghent - Belgium
Anabel Kuntz, University of Cologne, Cologne - Germany
Artur Nilsson, Lund University, Lund - Sweden
Eldad Davidov, University of Zurich, Zurich - Switzerland
Emma Onreat, Ghent University, Ghent - Belgium
Hulda Thorisdottir, University of Iceland, Reykjavik - Iceland
Jasper Van Assche, Ghent University, Ghent - Belgium
Maria Sandgren, Södertörn University, Huddinge – Sweden

In the field of psychology, there is a renewed interest for the concept of political ideology. Ideology
can be studied as a network of acquired attitudes, values and beliefs depending on political discourse
and history (top down processes) and as underlying psychological motives and needs that will affect
how individuals take on ideological positions (bottom up processes). The aim of the symposium is to
present how psychological aspects of political ideology may be universal or culture-specific.
Political ideology has by default been operationalized as a unidimensional construct (liberal/leftist
versus conservative/rightist) but can only to a certain extent illuminate the structure of political
attitudes. Individuals may navigate along the left-right continuum to comprehend politics but be
governed by psychological motives and needs which are more or less related to the right-left
continuum.
The most consistent differences in political attitudes concern, on the one hand, core beliefs concerning
resistance to change or obversely acceptance of change and, on the other hand, attitudes toward
equality versus inequality. The underlying psychological aspects regard epistemic motives to reduce
uncertainty as well as existential motives to manage threatening circumstances. Situational factors
such as threats (for example a financial crisis) may increase support for conservative opinions among
individuals.
From a cross-cultural perspective, there is a heterogenity in self-identification of political ideology as
individuals combine aspects of cultural (also labelled as social) and economic issues across the
unidimensional construct. In the present European political debate, a generalized ideology of
inequality has re-emerged where certain outgroups are considered to be unequal in value.
Relying on personality, values and motivational approaches, this symposium investigates basic
processes underlying political ideologies in European and US contexts.

THE LEFT-RIGHT DIMENSION IN THE MINDS OF ICELANDIC VOTERS
Hulda Thorisdottir
The talk reports a study of the left-right scale from 1987-2013 in a Western small-state democracy.
Results show usage of the scale being remarkably stable over time, with no sign of sorting or
polarization of the electorate having taken place. The contextual nature of the left-right in relation to
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PERSONALITY TRAITS, VALUES, ATTITUDES, AND MOTIVATIONS UNDERLYING
POLITICAL IDEOLOGY IN SWEDEN AND ITALY: A COMPARISON OF THREE
CONTEMPORARY MODELS
Gian Vittorio Caprara & Artur Nilsson
We tested three models of the underpinnings of political ideology, in Sweden and Italy, addressing: (1)
political values, with underlying core values and traits, (2) right-wing authoritarianism and social
dominance orientation, with underlying traits and worldviews, and (3) attitudes to change, equality,
and the system, with underlying motivations.

VALUE PRIORITIES AND GROUP-FOCUSED ENMITY
Constanze Beierlein, Anabel Kuntz, & Eldad Davidov
Prejudice against outgroups (e.g., foreigners, Muslims, Jews or gays/lesbians) are often considered as
an expression of group-focused enmity (GFE). Drawing on value research, we explore the
motivational underpinnings of GFE in a German sample. We find that prejudice against different
outgroups partly shares a similar motivational basis.

RIGHT-WING IDEOLOGY: THREAT AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL BASIS OF SOCIALCULTURAL AND ECONOMIC-HIERARCHICAL BELIEFS
Alain Van Hiel, Emma Onreat & Jasper Van Assche
Classic views suggest that threat underlies right-wing attitudes. In the present study a distinction is
made between internal and external threat. We also present cross-national findings with respect to
threat and right-wing attitudes.

GENERAL AND SPECIFIC DETERMINANTS OF POLITICAL IDEOLOGY IN AN OLD
(SWEDEN) AND A NEW DEMOCRACY (LATVIA)
Maria Sandgren, Girts Dimdins, & Henry Montgomery
Our findings support a two dimensional (acceptance vs. avoidance of uncertainty, high vs. low
toughmindedness) model of political ideology in Sweden and Latvia. A closer examination reveals
that cultural differences concern party structure, ethnic identification, social, and economic attitudes.

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IS021
PROVIDING PSYCHOLOGY SUPPORT IN AN ELITE SPORT
ENVIRONMENT
E10 - Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Paul Wylleman, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels - Belgium
Alberto Cei, Tor Vergata University, Rome - Italy
Anne-Marie Elbe, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen - Denmark
Nadine Debois , Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance, Paris France
Paul Wylleman, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels - Belgium
Ralf Brand, University of Potsdam, Potsdam – Germany
Anne-Marie Elbe, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen - Denmark

As the field of sport psychology is witnessing a growth in interest in professional practice in Europe, it
is also faced with the challenge of developing its professional status. This symposium aims therefore
at presenting not only research but also experiential knowledge regarding the development and
provision of professional applied sport psychology services at the elite and Olympic level. In
particular, attention will be focussed on the actual process of consulting with and support provision of
elite athletes as well as on aspects related to being an elite and Olympic athlete including coping with
anti-doping procedures and the dual career of elite athletes. This symposium, organised by the
European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC), brings in this way experts together from five
European countries.

CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THAT? AN INTEGRATED VIEW ON ELITE ATHLETES’
CONSULTATION ISSUES
Ralf Brand, Ole Benthien & Mascha Grote
Since 2011 the University of Potsdam’s Center of Practical Sport Psychology delivered psychological
support to around 350 adolescent and adult national team athletes. We will describe this center’s
service structure and paint an empirical picture about the most frequent consultation issues by contentanalyzing more than 1700 consultation protocols.

SHOOTING ATTENTIONAL TRAINING
Alberto Cei
Shooting is a sport very challenging the mind power, requesting to stay confident and focused also
during the more stressful moments of the competition. This presentation will describe the development
of an efficient attentional training to cope with performing at their best in all shots.

DUAL CAREER IN FRENCH ELITE SPORT
Nadine Debois & Aurélie Ledon
Dual career support in elite sport may be based on each athlete’s desired vocational future rather than
on a default choice for an educative program easily reconcilable with the sport career. We will present
results from recent studies on that topic as well as the French career assistance organization system
designed in that perspective.
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REDUCING THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF ANTI-DOPING REGULATIONS ON
ATHLETES’ PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING: THE ROLE OF THE SPORT
PSYCHOLOGIST
Anne-Marie Elbe & Marie Overbye
Anti-doping regulations like urine doping testing and the obligation to report whereabouts can
negatively impact elite athletes’ psychological well-being. We will present the results of recent studies
investigating this impact and discuss how sport psychologists can support elite athletes to better deal
with these anti-doping measures.

THE ORGANISATION AND PROVISION OF PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT
TO DUTCH OLYMPIC ATHLETES
Paul Wylleman & Maurits Hendriks
This presentation will focus on specific aspects of the provision by the Dutch Olympic Committee
NOC*NSF of performance behaviour support to its elite and Olympic athletes and coaches including
support providers’ competency profiles, integration in interdisciplinary teams, continued professional
development, and quality of service delivery.

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IS022
ATTACHMENT AND EMOTION REGULATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN: NEUROBIOLOGICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND CLINICAL
PERSPECTIVES
B04. Development and Education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Convenor
Presenters

United
Discussant

Marinus H. Van IJzendoorn, Leiden University, Leiden - Netherlands
Lieselotte Ahnert, University of Vienna, Vienna - Austria
Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg, Leiden University, Leiden - Netherlands
Marinus H. van IJzendoorn, Leiden University, Leiden - Netherlands
Morten L. Kringelbach, Universities of Oxford, Oxford; Aahrus University, Aahrus Kingdom
Pier Francesco Ferrari, University of Parma, Parma - Italy
Lavinia Barone, University of Pavia, Pavia - Italy

Attachment is a concept used in a variety of disciplines such as biology, psychiatry, child and family
studies, social and clinical psychology. Attachment has been studied in various species and at all
levels of development, from the prenatal period to old age. In this invited symposium we want to
address some recent advances in neurobiological research on attachment and emotion regulation to see
how attachment supports human adaptation to various niches and social challenges. The role of two
hormones central to the study of attachment across the life-span will be discussed, namely oxytocin
and cortisol. Oxytocin would prepare for parenting and bonding, whereas cortisol has been related to
stress and emotion regulation. On the neural level new insights into the role of the orbitofrontal cortex
in parenting will be presented, as the OFC seems engaged in several phases of parent–infant
interactions, from early, privileged orienting to infant cues, to ongoing monitoring of interactions and
subsequent learning. Furthermore, evidence on the critical role of the mirror neuron system in
developing attachments will be discussed. Electroencephalografic findings in newborn macaques
showed that a mirror mechanism operates in the early stages of postnatal development and that early
adverse social experiences affect its developmental trajectory. The presentations aim to offer new
insights into the interactions between hormones, brain neural activity, and attachment.

IS OXYTOCIN AN ATTACHMENT HORMONE?
Marinus H. van IJzendoorn & Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg
Oxytocin is widely advertised as the ‘love hormone’ promoting attachment relationships between
adults and between parents and their children. The effects of oxytocin, however, seem dependent on
childhood attachment experiences, and may not always be positive. Its potential use in (therapeutic)
interventions will be discussed.

EXPLORING THE HUMAN PARENTAL BRAIN
Morten L. Kringelbach
The parent-infant relationship is fundamental to infant survival and development, and the bond
appears to form effortlessly and intuitively. I will examine emerging evidence that the orbitofrontal
cortex is engaged in several phases of parent–infant interactions, from early, privileged orienting to
infant cues, to ongoing monitoring of interactions and subsequent learning.
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FATHER-CHILD ATTACHMENT AS RELATED TO FRUSTRATION TOLERANCE AND
STRESS REACTIVITY IN PRETERM UND FULL TERM BABIES
Lieselotte Ahnert, Bernard Piskernik, Barbara Supper, Andrea Witting & Nina Hammer
Because fathers challenge children from early on, they might also influence child stress reactivity.
Thus, we collected data on saliva cortisol, frustration tolerance and attachments in pre und full term
babies. In preterms, stress reactivity and frustration tolerance appeared constricted, for which fatherchild attachment was the only predictor.

EARLY SOCIAL EXPERIENCES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF MIRROR NEURONS IN
MONKEYS
Pier Francesco Ferrari
Mirror neurons have been proposed to play a central role in social relations. In a series of studies in
monkeys and humans we have investigated the issue of how mirror neurons (MN) emerge during
development and which social experiences could be critical for their formation. These studies provide
an original account of basic aspects of social cognition, and offer new insights on the interactions
between brain plasticity and early experience.

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IS023
USING TECHNOLOGY
BEHAVIOR

ENCOURAGE

ENVIRONMENTAL

F11. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Convenor
Presenters

Wesley Schultz, California State University, San Marcos - United States
Andreas Nilsson, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg - Sweden
Cees Midden , Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven - Netherlands
Ruth Rettie, Kingston Business School, Kingston Hill - United Kingdom
Stefano De Dominicis, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy

This invited symposium focuses on the ways in which technology can be used to promote
proenvironmental behavior. Especially in the area of electricity consumption, technology serves a
critical role in encouraging individuals to use less, and to use energy more efficiently. Recent
advances in hardware and software have provided new platforms with which to present persuasive
communications. This symposium brings together experts from four countries, with each presenting
new empirical research findings in which they use technology to change behavior. All four of the
presentations focus on electricity consumption, and leverage insights from psychological science to
promote reductions in consumption.

USING AMBIENT PERSUASIVE LIGHTING TO ENCOURAGE ENERGY SAVING
Cees Midden
ENERGY FEEDBACK IN THE HOME: DISSONANCE AND DENIAL
Ruth Rettie, Tim Harries and Kevin Burchell
This paper describes three experiments that used digital technology platforms to promote
proenvironmental behavior. The studies suggest that people are reluctant to apply a cognitive frame of
material economy to a space that, for many, is essentially social and emotional: the home.

MINDING THE GAP: NORMATIVE INFLUENCE ON ENERGY CONSERVATION
INTENTIONS
Magnus Bergquist and Andreas Nilsson
The study examine the gap between an induced norm and behavior (norm distance), applied to energy
behaviors. Results show that congruent descriptive and injunctive norms produce more conformity and
stronger motivation compared to incongruent descriptive and injunctive norms. In the congruent norm
condition more distal norms yield greater influence. The ambiguous unity (kWh) produce higher
motivation compared to the dis-ambiguous unity (SEK).

USING NORMATIVE FEEDBACK TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Stefano De Dominicis
In a field study involving 431 households in San Diego County and aimed at reducing electricity
consumption, we provided residents with different real time feedbacks via ad-hoc designed in-home
displays. Results show that the impact of a motivational element such as social-norm is the most
effective to reduce households’ electricity consumption.
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IS024
ADVANCES IN SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY: HOW DO
PSYCHOLOGICAL VARIABLES INTERACT WITH OBJECTIVE
FEATURES OF PLACES, CITIES, AND REGIONS IN THE PROCESS
OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION?
A19. General issues and basic processes - Other
Convenors
Presenters

Martin Obschonka, Saarland University, Saarbruecken - Germany
Rainer K. Silbereisen, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Jena - Germany
Clemens Lechner, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Jena - Germany
Ingrid Schoon , University of London, London - United Kingdom
Peter Jason Rentfrow, University of Cambridge, Cambridge - United Kingdom
Ulrich Trautwein, University of Tübingen, Tübingen – Germany

Recent advances in socio-ecological psychology have spurred a debate whether psychological science
should retain its deeply intrapsychic and subjectivist focus. Socio-ecological psychology (Oishi,
2014), a relatively young field of investigation that however is based on classical theories that view
psychology as intimately intertwined with the context (e.g., Bronfenbrenner, 1979; Lewin, 1939),
attempts to bring the objective perspective to psychological science by investigating how objective
social and physical features of the broader environment (e.g., city or region) affect psychological
mechanisms at the individual and group level, and vice versa. Inspired by this objectivist-contextual
perspective, the proposed Invited Symposium deals with the question whether objective features of the
broader environment moderate psychological mechanisms at the individual level. The aim is to present
cutting-edge research from different sub-disciplines of psychology (e.g., personality psychology,
developmental psychology, social psychology, clinical psychology) that apply a socio-ecological
perspective in these fields. The presentations will investigate an individual-level psychological
independent variable referring to a general or concrete concern of the individual (e.g., perceptions of
social change, economic recessions or natural disasters; salient developmental tasks etc.), an
individual-level psychological dependent variable referring to psychosocial adaptation (e.g.,
psychological well-being), and objective features of the broader environment (e.g., neighborhoods,
cities, and regions) as a moderator variable. The symposium will contribute to the growing body of
evidence illustrating how psychological variables interact with the objective social ecology in the
process of psychological adaptation.

GEOGRAPHICALLY VARYING ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN PERSONALITY AND LIFE
SATISFACTION IN THE LONDON METROPOLITAN AREA
Markus Jokela, Peter J. Rentfrow, Wiebke Bleidorn, Michael E. Lamb, Samuel D. Gosling
We examined how life satisfaction and personality traits are geographically distributed within the U.K.
London metropolitan area (n=56,019), and how the strength of associations between personality traits
and life satisfaction vary by residential location (i.e., personality–neighborhood interactions).
Residential area was recorded at the level of postal districts. The strength of associations between
personality traits and life satisfaction were dependent on neighborhood characteristics. Higher
openness to experience was more positively associated with life satisfaction in postal districts with
higher average openness to experience, population density and ethnic diversity. Higher agreeableness
and conscientiousness were more strongly associated with life satisfaction in postal districts with
lower overall levels of life satisfaction. The associations of extraversion and emotional stability were
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not modified by neighborhood characteristics. These findings suggest that people’s life satisfaction
depends, at least in part, on the interaction between individual personality and particular features of
the places they live.

THE CLASSROOM CONTEXT: DIRECT AND MODERATION EFFECTS ON
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING FOR VULNERABLE STUDENTS
Ulrich Trautwein & Richard Göllner, University of Tübingen
For the past 30 years, research has shown that emotional stability has a strong association to
psychosocial well-being and plays a key role in accounting for the severity and maintenance of
emotional problems. This applies to adults, children, and adolescents. Youths low in emotional
stability tend to encounter peer rejection and exhibit negative emotions, such as fear, sadness, anxiety,
or depression. In the present study, we tested the classroom context of students as a differential risk
factor for peer adversity among emotionally unstable students. Participants included 2.895 5th graders
from 130 classrooms in a large-scale longitudinal study (TRAIN, Tradition and Innovation) in
Germany as well as their parents and teachers. The results of multilevel-regression analysis supported
a Person × Environment model in which emotionally unstable students experienced more peer
adversity and reported a lower level of emotional well-being when their classrooms are high in
disruption and disorganization. The findings provide further insights about the influence of
extrafamilial environments on the social and emotional adjustment of students in general and, in
particular, of emotionally unstable students.

FAMILY SOCIO-ECONOMIC ADVERSITY AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S TRANSITION INTO
THE LABOUR MARKET. THE ROLE OF AREA DEPRIVATION AS POTENTIAL
MODERATOR Ingrid Schoon and Nicola Pensiero, Institute of Education, University of London, UK
The existing literature suggests that growing up in a family experiencing socio-economic adversity
and financial hardship can have adverse long-term effects regarding educational and occupational
attainment. Moreover, previous research suggests that where one lives matters in terms of life
opportunities. Living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood, especially in urban areas, has been associated
with lower levels of educational performance and problems in making the transition to paid
employment. In this paper we assess the role of area deprivation as a potential moderator, taking into
account multiple dimensions of parental socio-economic adversity, the level of educational
achievement orientation and associated experiences in the labour market transition. Our analytic
sample comprises 9,874 young people participating in the Longitudinal Study of Young People in
England (LSYPE), a cohort of young people born in 1989/90. Area deprivation is indicated by the
Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD); parental socio-economic adversity comprises measures of
parental education, employment, financial hardship, family structure and housing conditions;
education achievement orientation comprises indicators of educational aspirations and expectations;
and problems in employment transitions is measured through information in young people's activity
status between ages 16 to 20 years, in particular the total number of months not being in education,
employment or training (NEET). We also control for variation by gender and ethnic minority status.
The findings suggest that area characteristics affect the association between parental hardship and
labour market transitions of their offspring, pointing to a moderating role of local opportunities in
shaping employment transitions among disadvantaged young people.

WHO REAPS THE BENEFITS OF SOCIAL CHANGE? AGENTIC PERSONALITY AND ITS
SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL BOUNDARIES
Clemens Lechner, Martin Obschonka & Rainer K. Silbereisen, University of Jena, Germany
Modernity offers a host of new opportunities for personal growth and flourishing. Among the most
widely discussed trends are (1) individualization, entailing broadening lifestyle choice on the side of
the individual; and (2) the trend towards lifelong learning, offering new opportunities the acquisition
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of knowledge and competencies, often through new technologies. Not all individuals benefit from this
“positive side” of social change to the same extent, however. In the present study, we investigated the
role of agentic personality as a source of individual differences in the exposure to the benefits of
individualization and lifelong learning. We hypothesized, first, that people with a more agentic
personality actively seek out and embrace the new opportunities, resulting in a higher subjective
experience of broadening lifestyle choice and new learning opportunities. Second, we assumed that the
effect of agentic personality is bounded by the social ecology, with stronger associations between
agentic personality emerging in social ecologies that are facilitative of agentic exploration.
Specifically, we predicted that the agentic personality predicts experiences of broadening lifestyle
choice especially in regions with a higher divorce rate, and experiences of new learning opportunities
especially in regions with a high internet adoption rate. Analyses in two parallel samples from
Germany (N = 2,442) and Poland (N = 2,571) largely confirmed these predictions. Combining
subjective indicators changes in personal life circumstances with objective socio-ecological data, our
study thus demonstrates that agentic personality plays an important role in “reaping” the potential
benefits that social change holds – but that the effect of agentic personality is bounded by the
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IS025
EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP TODAY: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
C6 – Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Bruna Zani, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy
Bruna Zani, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy
Dimitra Pachi, BPP University, London - United Kingdom
Elena Marta, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Zuzana Scott, Masaryk University, Brno - Czech Republic
Serdar M. Değirmencioğlu, Dogus University, Istanbul - Turkey

The aim of the symposium is to discuss the meaning of European citizenship today, focussing on a
series of questions around this theme, like the nexus between EU citizenship and identity, the
relationship between national and European citizenship, national and European identity, right and
duties of European citizens, the minorities non-citizens. Four papers will be presented by authors
coming from three different Eu states (UK, Italy and Czech Republic), discussing some psychological
and psychosocial variables in influencing the construction and development of EU citizenship among
young people, and in particular the role of ethnicity (Dimitra Pachi), the new forms of engagement
adopted by young people to have their voice heard (Bruna Zani, Cinzia Albanesi, Elvira Cicognani);
identification (sense of importance and pride) with Europe and country of origin, and the trust in
European and national institutions (Zuzana Scott, Jan Serek, & Petr Macek); the components of
European identity and representations (Elena Marta, Daniela Marzana, Sara Alfieri). The implications
of all these problems at the policy level will also be discussed.

PERCEPTIONS OF CITIZENSHIP AMONGST YOUTH IN LONDON; DOES ETHNICITY
MATTER?
Dimitra Pachi
This talk is going to be on: a. the meaning of citizenship for ethnic majority and minority young
people and b. young people’s perceptions of and attitudes towards, in particular, EU citizenship (how
much they know about it, whether they hold on to it and what role it plays for them). The results of the
PIDOP (Processes Influencing Democratic Ownership and Participation) project showed that ethnicity
plays an important role as it differentiates both perception of citizenship and levels of European
identification, with challenging implications at a policy level.

BECOMING EUROPEAN ACTIVE CITIZENS
Bruna Zani, Cinzia Albanes &, Elvira Cicognani,
The paper will discuss some preliminary data on the concept of active citizenships, in a sample of
Italian young people, with particular attention to the new forms of participation and engagement
youngsters adopt to have their voice heard at national and European levels. Findings from focus
groups will be presented, illustrating their perspective on Europe, their role in constructing a “new”
European vision, their requests to the policy makers.

PROUD TO BE EUROPEAN?
Zuzana Scott, Jan Serek, & Petr Macek
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For many young people, being European is more of an abstract category rather than expression of
strong sense of common identity. However, this does not mean that young people are unaware of their
belonging to Europe and their Europeanism. In this presentation we examine young people's
identification (sense of importance and pride) with Europe (EU) and country of origin, their trust in
European Union/national institutions, and participatory roles of young people, national government,
and European Union as perceived by youth from Czech Republic.

YOUNG ITALIANS AND THE EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP: PERCEPTIONS,
REPRESENTATIONS, AND IDENTITY
Elena Marta, Daniela Marzana & Sara Alfieri
Within the Youth Report promoted by the Milan Toniolo Institute, attention is also brought onto the
subject of Europe and the European citizenship. A national sample of 1750 young people completed a
questionnaire aimed at investigating perceptions about Italian citizenship and European citizenship;
the components of the European identity; the representations of Europe; meaningful figures in the
definition of citizenship and of European identity.

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IS026
PRIMARY CARE PSYCHOLOGY - LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN
INTEGRATED CARE: AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community Psychological Care
Convenor
Presenters

Robyn Vines, University of Western Sydney, Bathurst - Australia
Bente Storm Mowatt Haugland, Uni Research, Bergen - Norway
Diana L. Prescott , Hampden Psychological Consultation, PLLC, Hampden - United

States

Discussant

James Bray , Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - United States
Jean Grenier , University of Ottawa, Ottawa - Canada
Marie Helene Chomienne, University of Ottawa, Ottawa - Canada
Robyn Vines, University of Western Sydney, Bathurst – Australia
Robyn Vines, University of Western Sydney, Bathurst - Australia

This symposium will provide an overview of current progress in integrated psychological service
delivery in the primary care setting in a number of western countries. Primary Care Psychology is a
growing area of practice and service delivery, at the core of which lies a collaborative model of mental
and general health care involving appropriately trained psychologists working with family physicians
in the general practice setting. Its key objective is to provide early intervention for common mental
health disorders (previously under-treated), chronic disease and its behavioural and mental health
sequellae. The model minimizes the stigma of help-seeking, facilitates more equitable access to care,
and requires different approaches to those traditionally used in the hospital, community health and
private practice sectors. Research indicates that many major health problems, such as diabetes, heart
disease and obesity, are due to psychosocial and lifestyle issues and are frequently sub-optimally
treated by the medical profession alone. Similarly, mental health care in many places still results in
high prevalence/common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety being treated by drug
therapy alone and/or generic counselling delivered by a number of different service providers. In
addition, low prevalence conditions such as schizophrenia are still largely referred to psychiatrists for
pharmacological treatment alone. Appropriately trained psychologists have much to contribute to the
optimal treatment of these disorders and are becoming increasingly involved in the earlier intervention
and prevention of these problems in a new integrated health care framework.
The symposium will provide an overview and comparison of integrated models of primary care
service delivery in six western countries: Norway, the USA, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom
and France. In each of these, current research & service delivery trials, funding mechanisms and
training models will be explored, as well as current barriers to optimal roll-out of these psychological
services. The focus will be on best practice models and evidence-based interventions for treatment and
training, and will provide an up-date on current progress in different countries with a view to
establishing better networks to support this work internationally.

PRIMARY CARE PSYCHOLOGY IN THE UNITED STATES: COMMON BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE PROBLEMS
James Bray
This presentation will discuss the status of psychologists in the USA who work in primary care
settings and its relationship to the health care reforms that are occurring; practice opportunities in
primary care in private and public settings; and the use of technology and electronic health records in
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primary care practice.

WOW! WAY TO OPTIMAL WEIGHT: INTEGRATED CARE FOR CHILDREN AND
ADOLESCENTS IDENTIFIED WITH UNHEALTHY WEIGHT IN THE RURAL UNITED
STATES
Diana L. Prescott
WOW! is a pediatric obesity program offered to children and adolescents with a BMI greater than the
85th percentile. Staff involved in this integrated programme include a paediatrician, certified personal
trainer, nurse, registered dietician, clinical psychologist and students from each specialty. The program
allows integrated care for patients and their families and access to all team members each visit.

PRIMARY CARE PREVENTION OF ANXIETY PROBLEMS IN NORWEGIAN JUNIOR
HIGH SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS
Bente Storm Mowatt Haugland
Anxiety is a major mental health problem among adolescents, but the majority of anxious youth do not
receive effective help. By training and supervising school-health nurses in delivering cognitive
behavioural therapy (CBT), improved access to effective help within the primary health care system is
provided. The comparative effectiveness of this intervention will be discussed.

PRIMARY CARE PSYCHOLOGY IN AUSTRALIA
Robyn Vines
Medicare funding was made available for psychological service delivery in Australia in 2006. Since
then, a number of models of care have operated. A best practice training model for psychologists to
work collaboratively with GPs in the provision of primary mental and general health care services has
been developed in Australia. The history and outcomes of this Integrated Care Model will be
presented.

OPENING ACCESS TO PSYCHOTHERAPY IN CANADA: AN UPDATE
Marie Helene Chomienne
In the wake of its primary care reform, Canada is now focusing on improving mental health care with
strategies such as “Every door is the right door” in Ontario. In Quebec a group is working to improve
access to psychotherapies. This presentation will provide an update on the status of primary mental
health care in Canada.

MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC INSOMNIA IN THE PRIMARY CARE SETTING
Jean Grenier
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the recommended treatment for management of chronic
insomnia (CI) in guidelines from Canada, USA, UK. CBT is also effective when CI co-exists with
anxiety, depression, and chronic physical diseases. This presentation will outline how to recognize and
treat CI in adults, in the primary care setting.

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IS027
TEMAS TEST AS ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT TECHNIQUES
FOR CULTURALLY DIVERSE CHILDREN
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Convenor
Patrizia Bevilacqua, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Presenters
Dionne Joseph, Psychologist, Doha - Qatar
Erminia Costantino on behalf of Giuseppe Costantino, American Multicultural
Institute, New
York - United States
Filippo Aschieri, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Francesca Fantini, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Larry McReynolds, Lutheran Medical Center/Lutheran Family Health Centers, New
York United States
Leib Litman, Touro College & University System, New York - United States

TEMAS has been used as multicultural test and as an evidence-based Narrative therapy TEMAS
TNT). In The USA, TEMAS was standardized on 650 youngsters aged 5 to 13 and normed on four
culturally diverse groups: Black, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic, and White. There are two parallel
versions: minority and nonminority and two forms: the long form has 23 cards, and the short form of 9
cards, the latter is used clinically. The test assesses cognitive, affective and personality functions and
is scored objectively. As an evidence-base therapy, TEMAS was first used with Hispanic children in
1994 and showed to be effective in reducing anxiety and aggressive behavior. It was also successfully
used as trauma treatment with Hispanic children in the 9/11 terrorist attacks multisite study. At the
present is being used in a large school-based trauma project.The objective of this symposium is to
show that the TEMAS is a valid multicultural assessment instrument and as an evidence-based trauma
therapy.

STANDARDIZATION OF THE ITALIAN TEMAS
Francesca Fantini, Filippo Aschieri and Patrizia Bevilicqua.
The Italian TEMAS Standardization was conducted on a group of 297 children (153 females and 144
males) aged between 6 and 10 years, with an average age of 8.33 years (SD = 1.35). The children were
divided into three ethnic groups: Italian (Italian-born children from families of Italian origin),
American-Hispanic (origin of Ecuadorian and Peruvian children born in their country or in Italy) and
Arabic (Egyptian and Moroccan children born in their country or in Italy).Evaluation of the concurrent
validity and interrater reliability showed that the TEMAS is a reliable and valid test to be used with
such cultural groups in Italy.

THE CHINESE VERSION OF THE TEMAS: A FIRST EXPLORATION WITH CHINESE
CHILDREN IN ITALY
Francesca Fantini, Filippo Aschieri and Maria Luisa Gennari
The Chinese TEMAS, whose pictures were designed to Chinese Characters and setting in China, was
tested on 45 Chinese children aged 8 to 12 children while parents completed measures of acculturation
strategies and they were interviewed on their parenting strategies. Analyses revealed that children’s
TEMAS stories were positively related to acculturation strategies as a moderator variable, and to the
parenting strategies reflected in the interviews.

CLINICAL UTILITY OF TEMAS WITH A SOUTH AFRICAN GIRL
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Dionne Joseph
The TEMAS was used in the assessment of an 8-year old girl of South African, Zulu origin, residing
with her father and stepmother in Doha, Qatar. This child had a history of eating disorder/obesity,
suspected sexual abuse and disordered family attachments in South Africa. The TEMAS successfully
‘pulled’ for these issues, some of which were corroborated by the child’s father, some of which were
only revealed during the assessment. The TEMAS was particularly useful given that the child was
very reluctant to engage in more direct methods of eliciting information about her history and internal
psychological processes.

TEMAS NARRATIVE THERAPY WITH HISPANIC CHILDREN AFFECTED BY
TRAUMATIC STRESS
Giuseppe Costantino, LeibLitman and Larry McReynolds
TEMAS Narrative Therapy is used in a large grant project to reduce traumatic stress among schoolbased children; 350 children received 14 sessions of TEMAS Therapy while 350 and 350 children
received 14 sessions of Cuento (Storytelling) Therapy. Preliminary results indicate that the TEMAS
Narrative Trauma Therapy seems to be an effective evidence based therapy with these minority
children.

THE LIFE AND WORK OF GIUSEPPE COSTANTINO/PRESENTAZIONE IN MEMORIA
DI GIUSEPPE COSTANTINO
Giuseppe Costantino, Ph.D. (1937-2015) was a trilingual child international psychologist, fluent in
English, Spanish and Italian. He was a writer, researcher, clinician, professor, mentor, friend, husband
and father. Throughout his career he made significant contributions to multicultural assessment; Dr.
Costantino was the author of the only validated story telling assessment/narrative multicultural test,
TEMAS (Tell-Me-A-Story), which has been translated into 9 languages, CuentoTherapy, and
TEMAS Narrative Therapy.
At the time of his death, he was the Director of Research, at Lutheran Family Health Center Network,
NYC; Professor at the Graduate School of Psychology, Touro College. His TEMAS has been the
topic of dissertations, globably. He presented and trained around the world. He had extensive
experience in providing clinical services, and conducting research programs with traumatized groups,
especially Latino children and families, in the United States and abroad. Colleagues, friends and
family will discuss his contributions to the world.

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IS028
INTERPERSONAL FACTORS RELATED TO BURNOUT: NEW
DEVELOPMENTS IN SERVICE PROFESSIONS
D04. Work and Organization - Well-being at work
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Laura Borgogni, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Chiara Consiglio, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Cristian Balducci, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy
Heather K. Spence Laschinger, University of Western Ontario, London - Canada
Michael P. Leiter, Acadia University, Wolfville – Canada
Christina Maslach, University of California, Berkeley - United States

Contemporary workers are exposed to increasing and demanding interactions with other people,
mainly due to the impressive growth of service-related jobs, and to the rising number of team-based
organizations in which people are supposed to work interdependently and collaborate with each other
to achieve common work goals. It is well-known that interpersonal stressors (such as conflicts and
requests by clients and colleagues) contribute to the most relevant chronic stress syndrome, namely
burnout, whereas its interpersonal repercussions are underexplored. The first aim of this symposium is
to present some contributions that focus on interpersonal factors that may have a role as antecedents as
well as consequences of burnout among different professions (health care providers, call centre
operators, civil servants) and countries (Canada and Italy). In doing so, a particular emphasis will be
given to new concepts and current phenomena (i.e., civility/incivility, interpersonal strain at work,
workplace bullying), sophisticated methodologies (i.e. longitudinal and diary studies) taking into
consideration self-reported and organizational data (i.e. customer satisfaction). Finally, the impact of
positive or negative individual characteristics (i.e. self-efficacy and negative affectivity) in the strain
process will be also examined.

PERSON AND DAILY LEVELS OF LINKS OF BURNOUT WITH WORKPLACE CIVILITY
Michael P. Leiter, Emily Peck, Vicki Magley, Jenna Shapiro, Howard Tennet,
A diary study of health care providers tested a model of relationships among exhaustion, cynicism,
and civility on a person level (between subjects) and a daily level (within subjects). A hierarchical
model confirmed that a model with exhaustion predicting cynicism and civility (with an additional
path from cynicism to civility) fits both levels.

THE PROTECTIVE ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL SELF EFFICACY ON NURSES
EXPERIENCES OF WORKPLACE INCIVILITY AND BURNOUT
Heather Laschinger, Roberta Fida
Exposure to workplace incivility results in burnout and in less job satisfaction and health and intention
to leave. Our results showed that nurses who believed they had the ability to cope with occupational
demands perceived lower incivility, experienced less burnout and were more satisfied with their job
and in general felt better.

INTERPERSONAL STRAIN AMONG SERVICE PROFESSIONALS: A NEW BURNOUT
FACET AND ITS ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
Chiara Consiglio, Laura Borgogni, Guido Alessandri
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Interpersonal strain represents the detach and disengaged reaction toward relationships at work
(clients, colleagues and supervisor) that has been recently related to burnout. This study, conducted in
the call centre setting, explored the mediating role of interpersonal strain in the relationship between
self-efficacy and customer satisfaction.

WORKPLACE BULLYING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS: A THREE-YEAR
FOLLOW-UP STUDY AMONG UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES.
Cristian Balducci, Franco Fraccaroli
We examined longitudinally the impact of workplace bullying on psychological distress among
employees of an Italian University undergoing a major organizational restructuring. We also examined
reversed and reciprocal causation between the two variables and controlled for negative affectivity, a
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IS029
EARLY ADVERSITIES, TRAUMA AND DEVELOPMENTAL
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY: RECENT CLINICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND
TREATMENT PERSPECTIVES
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
A04. General issues and basic processes - Psychobiology
A05. General issues and basic processes - Genes-environment interplay and behaviour
Convenor
Discussant
Presenters
Presenters
Presenters

Ernesto Caffo, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia - Italy
Anthony P. Mannarino, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh - United States
Barbara Forresi, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia - Italy
Concetta Pastorelli, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Judith Cohen, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh - United States

Recent studies have revealed the long-term consequences of early adversities and childhood traumatic
events that increase vulnerability to mental health disorders in late adolescence and adulthood.
There is a wealth of evidence demonstrating not only the long term persistence of PTSD and other
psychological disorders following traumatic events, but also how early adversities may produce
structural and functional brain imaging changes, neuroendocrine and immune alterations. In the last
few years, moreover, studies highlighted the role of gene-environment (GxE) interaction in the
etiology of posttraumatic disorders and PTSD.
In this symposium we want to advance our understanding on the developmental course of early
adversities from childhood to adolescence and adulthood, and to examine how it is related to
psychological and biological risk factors. The invited speakers will therefore offer an update on child
trauma, from the standpoint of genetics, neurobiology, psychology, and psychotherapy according to a
developmental psychopathology approach.
A better knowledge of long term consequences of different types of child trauma (from child abuse to
natural disasters), as well as of the neurobiological and psychological basis for individual vulnerability
and resilience, can help improving primary prevention and pave the way towards individually-tailored
therapies.

PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF CHRONIC POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS
DISORDER IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AFTER THE 2012 EARTHQUAKE
AFFECTING THE MODENA PROVINCE: PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF A CROSSSECTIONAL STUDY
Barbara Forresi, Ernesto Caffo, Francesco Soncini, Emanuele Bottosso, Elena Righi, Omar Daolio,
Ilenia Maini, Elena Di Pietro, Gabriella Aggazzotti
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of chronic PTSD in children and adolescents
after the 2012 Emilia Romagna Earthquake, and to identify PTSD potentially related individual and
social risks and protective factors to be addressed in future effective preventive interventions.

GRIN2B PREDICTS ATTENTION PROBLEMS AMONG DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN
Marco Battaglia
The interacting effect of GRIN2B variants with 4 measures of adversities [low socioeconomic status
(SES), preterm delivery, maternal smoking during pregnancy, and absence of breastfeeding] was
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investigated upon blindly assessed cognitive abilities (vocabulary, block design, digit spans of
Wechsler's Intelligence Scale, and Rey complex figure) and parents-rated behavioral problem.

EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENTS HELP TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN: OUTCOMES OF
TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN
Judith Cohen
The Author will present recent studies on the outcomes of the TF-CBT for children and adolescents.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERCEIVED MATERNAL AND PATERNAL HOSTILE,
AGGRESSIVE CONFLICT FROM ADOLESCENCE TO EARLY ADULTHOOD AND
THEIR RELATIONS WITH POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER SYMPTOMS.
Valeria Castellani, Concetta Pastorelli, Eriona Thartori, Ernesto Caffo, Barbara Forresi, Maria
Gerbino
Using multiple waves of data from the Genzano (Rome) Longitudinal project, this study examined the
development of mother and father-adolescent hostile aggressive conflict from late adolescence to
young adulthood. The role of previous child' problems and family characteristics, as well as the
relation of level and change in mother and father-adolescent hostile aggressive conflict to adolescents'
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IS030
THE DEMISE OF GUYS (DOGS): THE PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS—COMING TO THE RESCUE OF YOUNG DOGS
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
F08. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Convenor
Presenters

Bernardo J. Carducci, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany - United States
Bernardo J. Carducci, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany - United States
Philip G. Zimbardo, Palo Alto University, Palo Alto - United States
Ronald E. Riggio, Claremont McKenna College, Claremont - United States
Shari Young Kuchenbecker, R.W. Research, Inc., Los Angeles - United States

The “Demise of Guys”—DoGs (Zimbardo & Duncan, 2012) describes a troubling pattern of
emotional and behavioral expression by young men characterized by diminished educational,
psychosocial, and career development. The first presentation focuses on two main symptoms of this
demise: excessive and socially isolated video game playing and Internet porn use and concludes by
offering practical suggestions for parents, teachers, and guys themselves about how they can balance
their lives and environment in order to thrive. To address the lack of social skills associated with the
DoGs, the second presentation reviews a 30-year program designed to promote basic social
communication skills and concludes with a description of a program and manual created to help
psychologists and trainers improve clients’ basic social skills. The third presentation describes the
implementation of an intervention strategy using “START Everyday Heroes” wristbands to increased
social engagement by young males and concludes with suggestions for incorporating these
inexpensive wristbands into multiple intervention pathways by parents, clinicians, and educators to
address the DoGs. To promote enhanced social connectedness, the fourth presentation describes a
five-step format for helping individuals develop conversational skills based on an understanding of the
basic elements within the structural anatomy of conversation and concludes with suggestions for
creating opportunities to practice conversational skills in a variety of day-to-day situations.

WHERE HAVE ALL THE GUYS GONE?: SAVING THE NEXT GENERATION FROM
ISOLATED EXISTENCES
Philip G. Zimbardo
To help account for the “Demise of Guys,” this presentation will focus on two main symptoms of this
demise: excessive and socially isolated video game playing and Internet porn use. This presentation
will also discuss some of the potential causes, including changing family dynamics, media influences,
environmentally generated physiological changes that decrease testosterone and increase estrogen, the
problematic stagnant economy, and the dramatic rise of gals in all domains.

A PROGRAMMATIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING AND DEVELOPING GUYS’ SOCIAL
SKILLS
Ronald E. Riggio
Drawing on a model for basic social communication skills, this presentation will discuss methods to
assess the possession of basic emotional/nonverbal and social/verbal competencies. Examples of the
training exercises will be given, and they will be applied specifically to developing “guys” social
skills.
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GETTING STARTED: PROMOTING EVERYDAY HEROES TO FOSTER EMPATHY AND
THE RE-RISE OF GUYS
Shari Young Kuchenbecker
This presentation describes the use of “START Everyday Heroes” wristbands in conjunction with
empathy training, mindfulness, and social-cognitive framing as a novel and inexpensive program for
promoting pro-social valuing and skills, specifically helping behavior, in young males.

A
“TALKING-CURE”
APPROACH
TO
PROMOTING
CONVERSATIONAL
INTELLIGENCE AND SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS
Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D.
To address the lack of social skills as a contributing factor to the social isolation of young males, this
presentation will describe a five-step format for helping individuals to develop their conversational
skills and offers suggestions for creating opportunities to practice developing conversational skills in
day-to-day situations for the purpose of promoting social connectedness.

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The work of Dr. Giuseppe Costantino, presented posthumously

IS031
QUALITATIVE PERSPECTIVES TO OFFERING SUPPORT TO
INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING ANXIETY ASSOCIATED WITH PTSD
AND SHYNESS
F08. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Convenor
Presenters

Bernardo J. Carducci, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany - United States
Bernardo J. Carducci, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany - United States
Elsa B. Cardalda, Ponce Medical School and Health Sciences, Ponce - Puerto Rico
Erminia Costantino on behalf of Giuseppe Costantino, American Multicultural

Institute,
New York - United States
Nuria Sabate, Private practitioner, San Juan - Puerto Rico

This symposium will focus on helping individuals respond more effective to two rather different
expressions of anxiety—PTSD and shyness. Although these two expressions of emotion exist on
highly different points along the anxiety spectrum, they are linked together in this symposium by a
qualitative approach to research and practice that focuses on “listening to the stories” told by
individuals about how they experience and attempt to cope with their respective feelings. In this
symposium, the presenters will discuss how they use qualitative research techniques to develop
programs to help individuals deal more effectively with expressions of PTSD and shyness.
The first presentation will discuss the usage of the Tell Me A Story (TEMAS) as a qualitatively based
multicultural test and as an evidence-based Narrative Traumatic Therapy (TEMAS-TNT).It will also
include a discussion of the Narrative Traumatic Therapy as it is presently being used in a large schoolbased trauma projectin Brooklyn, NY involving 325 Latino children, ages 6-10. In response to recent
studies highlighting that Hispanics are at greater risk for PTSD than other groups, the second
presentation will discuss a program of qualitatively based research at the Medical School of Ponce,
Puerto Rico attempting to treat PTSD in Puerto Rican children, ages 6 to 10, utilizing the TEMAS
Narrative Trauma Therapy and will conclude with a discussion of the post-test assessment of this
treatment program. The third presentation will discuss the characteristic features of shyness and the
personal, social, and professional barriers shyness can create, along with a qualitative analysis
summarizingand evaluating the self-selected strategies shy individuals use to deal with their shyness.
The presentation will conclude with discussion offering guidelines for mental health professional to
create shyness workshopsto help both shy teens and adults deal more effectively with their shyness.

TEMAS IN THE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF TRAUMA SYMPTOMS AMONG
LATINO CHILDREN
Ermina Costantino, Giuseppe Costantino, LeibLitman, Richard Waxman, and Air Maman
This presentation will discuss a treatment program utilizing the TEMAS Narrative Traumatic Therapy
to examined traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression among 325 Latino children, ages 6-10, from
three public schools in Brooklyn, NY.

TRAUMA EXPOSURE AND PTSD IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN PUERTO RICO
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Elsa B. Cardalda, Nuria Sabaté, and James Porte
This presentation will describe a program of research assessing neurological and cognitive variables
associated with PTSD and the use of TEMAS Narrative Trauma Therapy with Puerto Rican children
in Puerto Rico to assess treatment effectiveness.

DON’T BE SHY ABOUT HELPING SHY INDIVIDUALS DEAL WITH THEIR SHYNESS:
GUIDELINES FOR CREATING A SHYNESS WORKSHOP
Bernardo J. Carducci
This presentation describes strategies shy individuals use to deal with their shyness and offer
guidelines for professionals to create a shyness workshop to address the cognitive, affective, and
behavioral deficiencies exhibited by shy individuals.

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IS032
PSYCHOLOGICAL DYNAMICS AND TECHNOLOGICAL CAREERS:
SELF-CONCEPT AND SOCIAL-COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN STEM
EDUCATION AND CAREER CHOICE
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Daniel Cervone, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago - United States
Daniel Cervone, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago - United States
Elena Makarova, University of Bern, Bern - Switzerland
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton, University of California, Berkeley - United States
Ursula Kessels, Free University of Berlin, Berlin – Germany
Anne Maass, University of Padova, Padua - Italy

A major challenge for 21st-century psychological science it to identify factors that contribute to
individuals’ decisions to pursue and persist in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical
(STEM) fields. The need for psychological research is particular acute in light of the underrepresentation of women and persons of color in STEM fields in many industrialized nations. The aim
of this symposium is to present a range of European and U.S.-based research programs that share a
focus on the role self-concept (self-image, identity) and subjective beliefs about the relation between
oneself and the social world (interpersonal relationship, the fit between oneself and academic domains,
perceptions of supports in the educational environment) in STEM education and career choice.
Presenters will report empirical findings on gender identity, conceptions of academic domains, and
students’ preference regarding STEM careers; mentoring-based processes and their implications for
students’ personal identity as scientists, particularly among students of minority status; gender-based
conceptions of math and science fields and the implications of these conceptions for youths’ career
choices; and subjective beliefs about supports and barriers in a STEM-education environment and
their implications for self-efficacy beliefs and educational progress. The presentations and discussion
will seek to underscore ways in which basic research on the self, social-cognitive mechanisms, and
interpersonal dynamics can illuminate psychological factors that contribute to students’ desire to
participate in STEM fields and their eventual development of successful and fulfilling careers in
STEM.

SUBJECTIVE BELIEFS ABOUT THE SELF AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION: A
PERSON-CENTERED SOCIAL-COGNITIVE ANALYSIS
Daniel Cervone, Lara Mercurio, and Carmen Lilley (University of Illinois at Chicago)
We present research employing person-centered methods that address both inter-individual differences
and intra-individual variation in social-cognitive processes (self-concept; perceptions of educational
supports and barriers; perceptions of self-efficacy). Findings relate these variables to educational
progress among engineering students.

DOES SCIENCE SUIT ME? HOW ACADEMIC INTERESTS RELATE TO STUDENT’S
IDENTITY
Ursula Kessels
The presentation summarizes findings from both correlational and experimental studies showing the
importance of the perceived fit between an individual’s (gender) identity and (gendered) social
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meanings of academic domains (such as STEM subjects) for students’ liking, choosing, and aspiring a
career in the realm of STEM.

THE GENDER GAP IN STEM FIELDS: THE GENDER IMAGE OF MATH AND SCIENCE
AND YOUTHS’ CAREER ASPIRATIONS
Elena Makarova, Belinda Aeschlimann & Walter Herzog (Univ of Bern)
The study is part of the Swiss National Research Program on “Gender Equality” and is based on a
survey of 3,045 youth. It examines the occupational aspirations of female and male youth, the gender
image of three science subjects among youth, and the impact of the gender image of math and science
on young women’s career choice in STEM fields.

FOSTERING POSITIVE INTEGROUP MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS: IMPLICATIONS
FOR STEM FIELDS
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton
Inclusion of Other in the Self (IOS), a process where people incorporate close others' attributes into
their self-concept, is evident in close relationships. We test whether close mentoring relationships also
trigger IOS processes, potentially leading mentees to adopt a scientific identity, with implications for
minority student retention.

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ECPA (European Association of Community Psychology)

IS033
HAPPINESS AND GLOBALIZATION: “THE STRANGE
BEDFELLOWS “OF OUR COMPLEX WORLD
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Convenor
Presenters

Italy
Discussant

Donata Francescato, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
José Ornelas , ISPA – University Institute, Lisbon - Portugal
Norma De Piccoli, University of Turin, Turin - Italy
Patrizia Meringolo, SIPCO – Italian Society of Community Psychology, Firenze –
Caterina Arcidiacono, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy

Happiness as a theoretical construct is mainly used by economists, while psychologists have tried to
identify the major components of this construct: quality of life (Veenhoover,2012), individual (Keyes
2010)and social wellbeing (Prilleltensky, 2012). Community psychology underlines the positive
aspects of life within an ecological model constituted by individual, relational, organizational,
environmental and cultural dimensions (Prilleltensky, 2011). It differentiates itself from positive
psychology because community psychology focus also on collective experiences (and not only on
individual features or personality variables). Community psychology moreover, is centered principally
on second order changes,( Foster-Fishman, Nowell, &Yang, 2007; Watson, & Foster-Fishman, 2013)
which are relevant in approaching problems and opportunities implied in globalization processes.
Therefore in this symposium we aim to illustrate how the different components of happiness identified
by various branches of psychology have neglected the social and environmental components of
happiness. In a globalized world is increasingly urgent to take into account how social, economic, and
cultural changes impact personal and social happiness. The term globalization has consistently been
utilized to describe the dramatic changes the world is undergoing, as new technology and modern
economics have led to increasingly interconnected economies and cultures. Most psychologists have
stressed the manifold problems globalization processes have created especially in developed countries
such as Europe. Few have explored the opportunities globalization also offer. Since community
psychology underlines that we have to look for “meliors” and not only for “stressors” in our
environment, in this symposium we will focus primarily on the positive aspects of globalization, that
can foster relational wellbeing and happiness.

WHY A COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY APPROACH FOR HAPPINESS AND WELLBEING?
Patrizia Meringolo
Facing issues as happiness and well-being, Community Psychology focuses on collective experiences
(and not on individual features or personality variables). The presentation will illustrates also how
Community Psychology manages and negotiates the conflicts, avoiding “pacifying” arrangements, and
how it is oriented to second order systems changes.

SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASING OUR HAPPINESS AND WELL
BEING IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD
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Donata Francescato
Globalization offers several opportunities in the economic, social, cultural and educational domains
which may help overcome many divides that characterize our conflictual society. By rebuilding trust,
and rekindling interpersonal and social ties the wealth of diversities that now foster conflicts, can
promote relational wellbeing and happiness.

THE SOCIAL RELEVANCE OF RESEARCH IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY: TOOLS
FOR THE PROMOTION FOR CAPABILITIES AND WELL-BEING
José Ornelas
Community Psychology employs evidence-based practices that privilege what enhances individuals,
groups or communities’s capabilities, and well-being, and focuses primarily on social movements and
policies Examples are described: a) capabilities for mental health; c) community leadership; c)
Housing First - innovation to end homelessness.

AN ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Norma De Piccoli
In the modern Western world, health promotion is a central topic. This question is often developed in
terms of healthy lifestyle, focusing on the individual responsibility, safeguarding the status quo. The
presentation will highlight some theoretical and methodological tools consistent with a systemicecological analysis

HOW HAPPY YOU ARE? MEASURING INDIVIDUAL FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS
RELATED TO PLACES AND LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES
Caterina Arcidiacono
The Author presents first results of a research using a prototype app for smarthphone (created with
O.Gigliotta, S. De Martino e O.Miglino) measuring individual happiness in relation to life
circumstances, places, and social contexts. This tool, gives also respondents a feedback concerning
their moods in relation to specific circumstances.

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IS034
IN MEMORY OF PROFESSOR LAURA D’ODORICO - MUSIC AND
LANGUAGE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFANT
COMMUNICATION
B01. Development and education - Language acquisition
Convenor
Presenters

Fabia Franco, Middlesex University, London - United Kingdom
Christine D. Tsang, Huron University College at Western, London - Canada
Fabia Franco, Middlesex University, London - United Kingdom
Manuela Filippa, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena; University of
Paris Ouest-Nanterre Paris (France) - Italy
Martine Van Puyvelde, Royal Military Academy, Brussels - Belgium
Simone Falk, University of Aix-Marseille, Aix-en-Provence (France); LudwigMaximilian University of Munich, Munich – France

Darwin speculated “…the rhythms and cadences of oratory are derived from previously developed
musical power…. Musical sounds afforded one of the bases for the development of language” (1871,
p. 336). Yet, only in the last decade the study of the relationship between language and music has
received considerable attention in science. Language and music are the two main communication
systems in humans – both have everyday usages studied by psychologists and neuroscientists on the
one hand, and musicologists and linguists on the other; both have literacy forms associated with them,
begging educational considerations; both have evolved artistic forms through human history and
across different cultures; and both have brought art to the core of socially organized endeavors to
promote cross-domain benefits (e.g., El Sistema: Majno, 2012). Although research has been fastgrowing, how language and music interact in the ontogenesis of human communication from birth has
remained largely unexplored. This symposium brings together interdisciplinary cutting-edge research
aiming to uncover the missing link, that is, begging the fundamental question of how the relationship
between language and music evolves during the early stages of human development. By exploring
initial answers to such question/s, we aim to both contribute scientific objectives for a future agenda
and impact on educational programmes, health and rehabilitation intervention. The speakers and their
co-authors come from one North-American and five different European countries. They have
developed groundbreaking research lines exploring the boundaries between spoken and musical
interactions with infants, and they will report on their findings and ongoing studies. The discussion
will identify state-of-the-art themes and shared objectives, aiming to create a network able to
consolidate and further develop research on the interaction between language and music in the
European and international context.

INFANT-DIRECTED SPEECH AND SONG: COMPARISONS AND OPEN QUESTIONS
INFANT DIRECTED-SONG AND -SPEECH, COMPARISONS AND QUESTIONS
Simone Falk
Falk gives an overview over the main characteristics of infant-directed (ID- henceforth) speech and
song considering several languages and so identifying common aspects and differences. Infant
differential responses to song and speech are discussed in function of language acquisition as well as
in terms of infant and parental well-being.

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WHEN MUSIC AND SPEECH COLLIDE: INFANTS’ PERCEPTION OF MELODY IN THE
CONTEXT OF LYRICS
Christine D. Tsang and J. Bruce Morton
Tsang examines the impact of simultaneous speech and melody presentation on infants’ recognition of
melody and words. Infants' recognition of words remained unaffected but their perception of melody
deteriorated. The results suggest that 8-month-olds are highly sensitive to linguistic information to the
detriment of other perceptual processing.

INFANT-DIRECTED SINGING, ATTENTION AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN
INFANCY
Fabia Franco, Tatiana Sobolewska and Iryna Kozar
Franco explores the relationship between early exposure to ID-singing and language development in
two infant studies using preferential listening, parental reports and eye-tracking. The case is made for
ID-singing showing strong relationships with various aspects of the early stages of language
development.

EARLY ROOTS OF MUSIC AND LANGUAGE IN MOTHER-INFANT INTERACTION:
THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN TONAL SYNCHRONY, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND
PHYSIOLOGICAL CO-REGULATION
Martine Vvan Puyvelde, Gerrit Loots and Nathalie Pattyn
Vvan Puyvelde shows that mothers and infants adapt their vocalizations to one another so that their
pitches become tonally related. Music that corresponds to the characteristics of tonal synchronized
vocal dialogues evokes physiological mother-infant co-regulation, which is essential for
psychophysiological maturation and thus supports language development.

LIVE MATERNAL SPEECH AND SONG TO PRETERM INFANTS: BENEFICIAL
EFFECTS, MATERNAL VOCAL MODULATION AND EMOTIONAL PROSODY
Manuela Filippa, Maya Gratier, Emmanuel Devouche, Didier Grandjean
Filippa reports an intervention study in which premature infants exposed to maternal vocal
intervention (MVI) showed significant decrease in critical events and increase in oxygen saturation,
both valid indicators of a better quality of life for preterm infants in the NICU. The musical
dimensions of maternal speech predicted outcomes.

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IS035
COMPLIANCE, RESISTANCE AND NEOLIBERAL VIOLENCE IN
THE 21ST CENTURY: INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL VOICES
F09. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - The psychological causes of economical crisis and its related costs for
individuals, families and society
Convenor

Presenters

Discussant

David Fryer, University of South Africa, Pretoria; University of Queensland
(Brisbane) Australia; Australian College of Applied Psychology, Brisbane (Australia)
South Africa
Carl Walker, University of Brighton, Brighton - United Kingdom
Cathy McCormack, Community activist, author and broadcaster, Glasgow - United
Kingdom
Darrin Hodgetts, Massey University, Auckland - New Zealand
David Fryer, University of South Africa, Pretoria; University of Queensland, Brisbane
(Australia); Australian College of Applied Psychology, Brisbane (Australia) - South
Africa
Saths Cooper , International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS); International
Social Science Council (ISSC); National ICSU Board at the National Research
Foundation of South Africa; University of Pretoria, Pretoria; University of
Limpopo, Sovenga - South Africa

This symposium will bring together international critical and community voices to uncover and
critique the violent subjection and re-subjectivation central to neoliberal violence around the world as
recommended by Foucault, who argued that: “the real political task in a society such as ours is to
criticize the workings of institutions that appear to be both neutral and independent, to criticize and
attack them in such a manner that the political violence that has always exercised itself obscurely
through them will be unmasked, so that one can fight against them. David Fryer (Australia) will set the
scene by arguing that ‘unemployment’ and ‘mental ill-health’ are not independent phenomena in a
cause-effect relationship but are, rather, two facets of socially constituted violence which functions to
maximize the working of the neoliberal labour market in the interests of employers and shareholders.
Darrin Hodgetts (New Zealand) will then draw upon his community research engagements with
members of the NZ precariat, including homeless people, to reveal structural violence as a feature of
everyday life. Carl Walker (England) will then draw both upon his work as convener of the European
Community Psychology Association Task Force on the consequences of fiscal austerity and also his
research on debt to describe neoliberal economies of affect and the UK debt collection industry as "a
kind of mental warfare". Cathy McCormack (Scotland), a community activist, will then describe three
decades of effective collaborative activist work with community and critical psychologists to uncover
and resist the neoliberal "war without bullets" being waged against working people and resulting in
misery, morbidity and mortality on a colossal scale. Saths Cooper (South Africa) will then respond as
Discussant to the panel’s presentations, take questions from, and consider statements by, members of
the audience about international neoliberal social violence and facilitate discussion.

DEPRIVATION, RESTRICTION AND CONSTITUTION: THE UNEMPLOYED SUBJECT
FROM A CRITICAL STANDPOINT
David Fryer
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A network of social elements, including discourses of unemployment and mental health,
simultaneously: ‘makes real’ ‘the unemployed’; visits diverse forms of social violence upon them; and
reconstitutes their subjectivity to (re)produce compliant human means of production required within
the contemporary version of the neoliberal labour market.

PSYCHOLOGY AS POLITICAL STRUGGLE: PRECARIAT CLASSES, HUMANITY,
COMPASSION AND HOPE
Darrin Hodgetts
Abstract: By ‘re-educating’ the criminalized poor to be compliant subjects for capital, individualistic
psychologies contribute to the harm many communities experience, due to structural inequalities and
social polarisation. I focus on how members of the precariat can be supported as they resist violent
subjugation by state institutions and elite interests.

A KIND OF MENTAL WARFARE’: NEOLIBERAL ECONOMIES OF AFFECT AND THE
UK DEBT COLLECTION INDUSTRY
Carl Walker
Abstract: Neoliberal social, political and economic transformations have enabled the development of
personal debt industries where degrading and violent affective relations are central to re-forming
neoliberal economic subjects, induce very particular forms of sustainable revolving debtor and
inscribe the desires of a financialised world into their psyches.

THE WAR WITHOUT BULLETS
Cathy McCormack
Abstract: Neoliberalism takes the form of a "war without bullets" waged against poor, precariously
and unemployed people and untold related misery, illness and death. I will describe over thirty years
of collaboration with community psychologists, health scientists, climate activists and others, devoted
to revealing and resisting neoliberal social violence.

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IS036
TOWARDS A BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL-CULTURAL MODEL OF
COMPETITION
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Convenor
Presenters
Presenters
Presenters
Presenters
Presenters
Discussant

Márta Fülöp, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest - Hungary
Alicia Salvador, University of Valencia, Valencia - Spain
Andrew J. Elliot, University of Rochester, New York - United States
Camilo Garcia, Veracruz University, Veracruz - México
Márta Fülöp, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest - Hungary
Mihály Berkics, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest – Hungary
Patricia Hawley, Texas Technical University, Lubbock - United States

It is increasingly difficult to accumulate research findings on competition into a coherent body of
knowledge. Researchers represent different disciplines from the biological sciences to social sciences,
and typically concentrate on the level of explanation that their scientific field represents. Researchers
of neurobiology do not have a systematic collaboration with cultural psychologists or educational
psychologists with personality or social psychologists. Therefore, scientific evidence is mainly
discipline-based and not integrated into a bio-psycho-social-cultural model of interpersonal
competition.
The proposed symposium brings together experts of competition with their research that represents
different aspects of competition from the biological to the cultural, from neurohormonal reactions to
the effects of social change. They study the individual e.g. the individual’s evaluative processes,
achievement goals, competitive attitudes, coping with winning and losing and personality and also
connect these to e.g. biological reactions and e.g. performance. They also investigate how culture may
shape these individual reactions. Some of the talks discuss the relationship of competition to
cooperation as well. The discussion will make an attempt to integrate these different perspectives,
levels and results into an evolving bio-psycho-social-cultural model of competition.

IMPORTANCE OF THE APPRAISAL FOR THE PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO
HUMAN COMPETITION.
Alicia Salvador, Raqual Costa, Miguel Angel Serrano, Vanesa Hidalgo, Esperanza Gonzalez Bono
Psychobiological effects of competition are accepted as an example of the relationship between steroid
hormones and aggressive/dominant behavior in humans. An increasing number of studies point out the
importance of appraisal, evaluative processes and coping processes in understanding competitive
interactions in men and more recently also in women.

COMPETITION, COOPERATION, AND ACHIEVEMENT GOALS
Andrew Elliot
My talk will focus on the link between motivational dispositions toward competition and cooperation
on one hand, and the adoption of achievement goals on the other hand. Systematic links between the
two types of constructs will be overviewed, and their joint involvement in predicting achievementrelevant outcomes will be examined. Avenues for future research will be envisioned.

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PATTERNS OF COPING WITH WINNING AND LOSING
Márta Fülöp
In different studies three main patterns of coping with winning and losing emerge: the balanced, the
narcissistic-aggressive and the avoidant-giving up. However, these patterns also demonstrate cultural
and age differences. It will be discussed what may be considered universal and what culturally shaped
in coping patterns with winning and losing.

FROM COOPERATIVE TO COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOR: NEW TRENDS IN SOCIAL
INTERACTION AMONG MEXICAN CHILDREN AFTER FOUR DECADES.
Camilo García, Natanael Rivera
A series of experimental studies comparing the original 1970’s with current performance of children
of same age, with same tasks and, in same settings, showed a shift from cooperative to competitive
behaviors. The social motives choice cards, marble pull, and the cooperation board, showed higher
competition as predicted by Greenfield’s theory.

COMPETITIVE ATTITUDES AND PERSONALITY TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL AND NONSUCCESSFUL STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC CONTESTS
Mihály Berkics, Márta Fülöp
Students taking part in academic contests and being successful or unsuccessful in them were compared
regarding their attitudes towards competition, winning, and losing, and a variety of personality traits
ranging from resilience to perfectionism. The relationship between personality traits and competitive
attitudes was also analysed.

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IS037
SKILL TRAINING WITH VIRTUAL REALITY AND VIDEO-GAME
PLATFORMS
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Convenor
Presenters
United

Discussant

Daniel Gopher, Technion – Institute of Technology, Haifa - Israel
Arthur Kramer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign States
Danny Dankner, ACE-Applied Cognitve Engineering, Hod Hasharon - Israel
Emauele Ruffaldi, ACE-Applied Cognitve Engineering, Hod Hasharon – Israel
Daniel Gopher, Technion – Institute of Technology, Haifa - Israel

Contemporary computer and sensor technology created new and exciting opportunities for the
development of simulators and skill trainers. In particular the application of videogame technologies
to the training of cognitive skills and multimodal virtual reality platforms for training of perceptual
motor skills. These new prospects raise challenges and dangers to the study of skill acquisition
training and transfer which are briefly summarized below. The three presentations of the symposium
will describe different aspects of the topic. They will be followed by a joint discussion.
Videogame training of cognitive skills: Development of training platforms for cognitive and
executive control skills of daily performed tasks has become a focal interest in contemporary basic
science and applied domains. It is nurtured on the one hand, by the progress in cognitive and brain
sciences and on the other hand, by the increased awareness for the role and importance of cognitive
skills in the performance of daily tasks across the life span. One appealing approach to the
development of cognitive training platforms, is by adopting and developing videogame environments.
Such games enable the development a more complex, dynamic and richer laboratory situations that are
closer to daily tasks and demands, and may thus serve as improved training and transfer environments.
Videogames and videogame like tasks may provide complex and dynamic tasks which impose high
demands and require long duration of training to master. These have not only the potential to better
simulate daily tasks and provide a controlled testing environment, but also constitute an enriched and
improved research paradigm to study and explicate aspects and dimensions of coping with task load,
attention management and executive control capabilities. For example, they are much richer and
diversified in their demands than most present laboratory tasks employed to the study cognitive
decline across the life span, or cognitive skills of different sports (basketball football, ice hockey etc.
Training platforms in multimodal virtual reality: Multimodal, immersive, virtual reality (VR)
techniques open new perspectives for perceptual-motor skill trainers. They also introduce new risks
and dangers. Training simulators for complex tasks are being used in increased frequency since the
end of the Second World War, which also marks the beginning of the technological age revolution.
With the growing complexity of systems and their operation environments, the required duration of
training and the increased costs of errors, on the job practice became difficult or impossible and
alternative training and simulation environments have been developed to enable skill acquisition and
learning. With the advance of computer technology simulators become more and more hybrid. System
dynamics, visual field of view and audition have been increasingly driven and generated by
computers. Contemporary developments in sensors and display capabilities and the exponential
increase in computation speed and storage capacity led the way to the development of multimodal
virtual environments. In these environments, the operator is immersed, experience multimodal
sensations and interacts with virtual objects including other humans (Riva 2006). Vision and audition
have been in the study and design of simulators from their inception. The new and important addition
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is the inclusion of haptics: the ability to feel and exercise force, touch, texture and kinematics. Haptic
technology is developing rapidly and haptic interfaces are now been incorporated in many virtual
worlds. It is hence a quite conservative expectation that the multimodal, virtual reality platforms will
dominate the next generation of training simulators. From the vantage points of training, motor and
cognitive sciences, this development carries with it some exciting prospects and serious challenges.

A TALE OF TWO TRAINING STRATEGIES
Arthur Kramer
Over couple of decades there has been an increasing interest in cognitive training, and in particular
training that engenders transfer effects beyond the trained tasks. Research has taken different forms
including the use of off-the-shelf video games, and commercially designed game versions of tasks. I
will discuss our approach to training, transfer and retention of new skills. It represents an integration
of Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Human Factors, and Psychometrics in both understanding and
predicting learning and transfer of complex cognitive skills.

MULTIMODAL SYSTEMS FOR TRAINING IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS
Emanuele Ruffaldi
The technological advancements in computing and sensing capabilities is empowering researcher in
designing training systems capable of analyzing the performance level of trainee and providing
precisely timed augmented feedback. The feedback is the result of a combination of different
modalities ranging from the audio-visual to haptic feedback, depending on the training strategy. In this
talk we will present the design challenges for training system in virtual environment with an emphasis
on sport training highlighting a case study of a rowing training system.

COGNITIVE TRAINERS FOR SPORT - BASKETBALL AND ICE HOCKEY
Jacob Greenshpan Danny Dankner
The talk will describe the main aspects of developing a desktop cognitive trainers for basketball and
ice hockey. The trainers are a computer game like training platforms which capture the major
cognitive demands of the game and are practiced away from the game fields. The talk will discuss
principles, challenges and actual achievements of the developed applications.

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IS038
EXPLORING
NON-SUICIDAL
SELF-INJURY
(NSSI)
FROM
DIFFERENT
PERSPECTIVES:
INTERPERSONAL,
CLINICAL,
COGNITIVE AND BIOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Convenor
Presenters

Penelope Hasking, Curtin University, Bentley - Australia
Glenn Melvin, Monash University, Clayton - Australia
Imke Baetens, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Lueven - Belgium
Paul Plener, University of Ulm, Ulm - Germany
Penelope Hasking, Curtin University, Bentley – Australia

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), the deliberate destruction or alteration of body tissue without
conscious suicidal intent, is a transdiagnostic behaviour that is used to cope with intense emotions and
psychological distress. Equally common among males and females, NSSI can include cutting, burning
or carving the skin and hitting or banging the self or hard objects. NSSI differs from suicidal
behaviour (including ideation and attempts) in being more prevalent, being engaged in more
frequently, typically involving non-lethal methods, and being driven by emotion regulation rather than
a desire to end life. As such the aetiology of NSSI is markedly distinct from suicidal behaviour,
necessitating a tailored approach to understanding and treating the behaviour.
This symposium will present new research findings from projects which attempt to better understand
the aetiology and treatment of NSSI from both intrapersonal and interpersonal perspectives. Data from
a longitudinal study of parent-adolescent dyads will shed light on how the family is impacted when a
young person self-injures and offer some insights for family therapy. NSSI is largely resistant to
treatment, but common among young people with depression. Predictors of NSSI outcomes among
depressed adolescents treated with either a psychosocial approach or antidepressant medication will be
presented with a view to identifying young people most at risk. Although impulsivity has been
implicated in the decision to self-injure, few have systematically explored the relationship between
different facets of impulsivity and self-injury. We will present a series of studies that explore the role
of impulsivity in NSSI, including how impulsivity might be exacerbated under stress, among young
adults who self-injure. Finally, neurobiological work in the field of NSSI is in its infancy. We will
conclude the symposium by presenting novel findings from fMRI studies in an effort to develop a
neurobiological model of NSSI.

INTERPERSONAL AND INTRAPERSONAL FACTORS SHAPING AND MAINTAINING
NSSI
Imke Baetens
NSSI is related to both child and caregiver factors which shape and maintain self-injury. In this
presentation, data from the first 3 wave longitudinal study (using both adolescent and parent data)
examining several interpersonal risk factors and consequences of NSSI will be presented. Helpful
elements for family therapy will be presented.

PREDICTORS OF NSSI AND SUICIDAL BEHAVIOUR FOLLOWING TREATMENT IN
DEPRESSED ADOLESCENTS
Glenn Melvin
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Suicidal ideation and NSSI are key markers of risk in depressed adolescents. This paper will present
the suicidal and NSSI outcomes of a sample of adolescents who received psychosocial and/or
antidepressant medication treatment for depression. Predictors of outcome will be presented in an
effort to identify those at greatest risk.

WHEN IS NSSI ASSOCIATED WITH IMPULSIVITY?
Penelope Hasking
Self-report measures implicate impulsivity in NSSI, but there is little data on how people who selfinjure cope under acute stressful situations and whether they are more impulsive when stressed. This
paper will present the results of a series of studies testing under which conditions impuslivity might be
related to NSSI.

NSSI AND THE BRAIN: TOWARDS A NEUROBIOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDING OF NSSI
Paul Plener
Although NSSI is prevalent among today’s youth, little is known about the underlying neurobiological
mechanisms. Based on our fMRI studies, we will present results about the interplay between stressors,
brain activation and pain. Different lines of research on NSSI will be combined to come up with a
neurobiological model of NSSI.

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IS039
THE IMPACT OF THE ITC GUIDELINES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
Convenor
Presenters

United

Dragos Iliescu, University of Bucharest, Bucharest - Romania
Aletta Odendaal, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg - South Africa
Fanny Cheung, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Ian Florance, The European Test Publisher Group (ETPG), Henley-on-Thames Kingdom
Jacques Grégoire, University of Louvain, Louvain - Belgium
Kurt Geisinger, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln - United States

This session will focus on the ITC Guidelines and their impact on various areas in the practice of
psychological assessment. The session wil begin with a review of the work of the ITC in developing
guidelines for tests and testing. It will look back at how these were developed in the past and describe
current procedures for development as well as describing those guidelines that are already developed
or currently under development. A number of existing Guidelines will then be discussed in more
detail: the Guidelines on Test Use, the Guidelines on Test Adaptation, and the Guidelines for Quality
Control. Finally, a survey among European test publishers will shed light on how test development
and publishing in Europe has been influenced by the ITC Guidelines.

THE ITC GUIDELINES ON TEST USE
Aletta Odendaal
The International Guidelines for Test Use were developed in the late 1990’s and formally launched in
2000 (Bartram, 2001). The presentation will attend to the reasons for international guidelines on test
use and a general description of the knowledge, skills, abilities and other professional characteristics
required by test users, specified in terms of assessable performance criteria. In addition, applications
of the guidelines will be discussed as general framework for test use standards and related
specifications for test user qualifications or certifications. In this regard, the ITC guidelines on test use
influenced the drafting of a clause on assessment in the Employment Equity Act in South Africa
(1998) and EFPA utilised the guidelines as a systematic framework to develop detailed standards
(Bartram, 2011), which were approved in 2007.

PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE ITC GUIDELINES ON TEST ADAPTATION
Jacques Grégoire
A large number of psychological and educational tests are translated and adapted across languages and
cultures. Unfortunately, the quality of these adaptations is sometimes rather poor, with harmful
consequences for individuals evaluated with these tests. In order to improve the quality of adapted
tests, the International Test Commission developed guidelines on test adaptation. The guidelines fall
into four main categories: those concerned with the cultural context, those concerned with the
technicalities of instrument development and adaptation, those concerned with test administration, and
those concerned with documentation and interpretation. In this presentation, the rational underlying
the guidelines will be explained. Some limitations of the current guidelines and directions for the
development of a new version will be discussed.
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GUIDELINES FOR QUALITY CONTROL IN SCORING, TEST ANALYSIS, AND
REPORTING OF TEST SCORES
Kurt Geisinger
The ITC Quality Control Guidelines were developed to address the efficiency, and accuracy of the
scoring, analysis and reporting of test results. They can be used on their own or in conjunction with
the ITC International Guidelines for Test Use (2000). The nature of these guidelines will be discussed
throughout the presentation.

HOW THE ITC GUIDELINES AFFECT TEST DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLISHING IN
EUROPE
Ian Florance
Research carried out with the 26 key test publishing companies across Europe reports on how the ITC
guidelines have affected test development and delivery over the past few years and what developments
might affect these issues in the future and need to be reflected in guideline revisions.

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IS040
NARRATIVE MEASURES OF RELATIONAL COGNITION:
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF TAT STORIES AND
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL EXPRESSIVE WRITING
E02. Health and clinical intervention - Psychodiagnosis
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Sharon Rae Jenkins, University of North Texas, Denton - United States
Francesca Fantini, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Ivo Čermák, Academy of Sciences, Brno - Czech Republic
Sharon Rae Jenkins, University of North Texas, Denton - United States
Tereza Soukupová, Charles University Prague, Prague - Czech Republic
Tomáš Urbánek, Academy of Sciences, Brno - Czech Republic
Sharon Rae Jenkins, University of North Texas, Denton - United States

Carpendale and Lewis (2010) criticized current understanding of social cognitive development, saying
that too much emphasis is given to what is cognitive at the expense of what is relational. Relational
problems are a common topic of psychotherapy, and relational skills are important for maintaining
supportive social networks. Among clinical assessment instruments, the most efficient for
understanding the complexity of a person’s mental representations of relationships and other people is
the Thematic Apperception Test and similar storytelling techniques. Similarly, autobiographical
narratives such as Pennebaker’s expressive writing and stream of consciousness speech show how
people understand other people, themselves, and their relationships.
However, such stories and narratives give a wealth of data. This wealth requires a systematic approach
to organizing the data to find the most helpful information. The objective of this symposium is to
present three quantitative content analysis scoring systems that offer insight into specific kinds of
relational cognition. Presenters will discuss research data supporting the validity of their systems for
understanding their participants’ relational experience and behavior. Participants include priesthood
candidates, latency-age children, and college students who were instructed to write or talk freely about
a stressful experience: ending a romantic relationship. Methodological issues discussed include the
applicability to adults of a scoring system designed for children; a common scientific criticism of
TATs, that storytellers who wish to appear “good” (healthy) can influence the test’s results; and the
adaptation process for story scoring manuals applied to less coherent personal narratives. The
organizer will begin the session with a paper describing the scientific status and clinical usefulness of
these methods. As discussant, she will reflect on theory, clinical applications, and future research
needed on these systems.

THE SCIENTIFIC STATUS AND CLINICAL USEFULNESS OF THEMATIC
APPERCEPTIVE TECHNIQUES (TATS)
Sharon Rae Jenkins
Our psychometric theories are made for tests of ability and self-rating scales of symptoms, traits, or
behaviors that ask patients to make simple choices. TATs are not like that; instead of a clear, limited
response structure, they sample thoughts that the patient structures for clinicians to understand. How
do we join scientific and clinical views?
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EVALUATION OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS OF PRIESTHOOD CANDIDATES
THROUGH THE TAT
Tereza Soukupová, Petr Goldmann
TAT (Teglasi’s Empathy system) and Rorschach were used to evaluate social and emotional skills of
50 men who applied to study theology in a Roman Catholic seminary. The goal was to evaluate
participants´ emotional resources, measure of autonomy, and capability of empathy. The results are
discussed with regard to the clinical usability of TAT.

EXPLORING CHILDREN’S DEFENSIVENESS TO THE TELL ME A STORY TEST
(TEMAS)
Francesca Fantini, Erica Dell’Acqua, Aglaia Banis, Filippo Aschieri
This study examined defensiveness in 40 Italian children aged 9-10 to the TEMAS. Children were
randomly assigned to fake-good and control conditions. The defensive attitude of the fake-good group
reduced verbalization of negative emotions, but most cognitive indicators and personality function
scores did not differentiate the two groups.

APPLYING INTERPERSONAL DECENTERING TAT SCORING TO EXPRESSIVE
WRITING AND STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS SPEECH
Sharon Rae Jenkins
Content analysis TAT scoring systems used in research on human motivation have been applied to
various other autobiographical materials. Can the same be done with clinical systems? This
presentation discusses the process of adapting the Interpersonal Decentering scoring manual designed
for stories to written expressive writing and stream of consciousness speech.

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THE BIG PICTURE OF TAT STORY ANALYSIS: FOUR
COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC APPROACHES
E02. Health and clinical intervention - Psychodiagnosis
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Sharon Rae Jenkins, University of North Texas, Denton - United States
Alessandro Antonio Scaduto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo - Brazil
Elisa Venturini, University of Paris Descartes Sorbonne, Paris - France
Leila Salomão de La Plata Cury Tardivo, University of São Paulo, São Paulo - Brazil
Sarah Vibert , University of Paris Descartes Sorbonne, Paris - France
Sharon Rae Jenkins, University of North Texas, Denton - United States
Sharon Rae Jenkins, University of North Texas, Denton - United States

Storytelling about pictures has long been an important clinical assessment technique because it yields
much rich information about many aspects of patients’ personalities and problems, especially aspects
that are unique to that patient. Interpreting this rich information to understand a patient well requires
years of training and often relies on complex theories. Systematic approaches to comprehensive
analysis of stories have been developed to make training more efficient and to help clinicians organize
and apply this information effectively. These approaches are based on comprehensive theories that
may apply to many kinds of data, especially Rorschach and TATs.
The objective of this symposium is to present four comprehensive theory-based approaches to
understanding a patient's problems by analyzing TAT stories. Each presenter will describe a different
comprehensive approach to story analysis and show how it applies to a specific population. Patient
populations included women with eating disorders, juvenile offenders, and women with gynecological
cancers; one paper studied randomly selected nonpatient Brazilians. The organizer will begin the
session by describing the challenges faced by those who create and use these methods and the benefits
to be gained by using them well. As discussant, she will reflect on clinical applications and future
research needed with these systems.

THE SEDUCTIVE THEORETICAL RICHNESS AND SCIENTIFIC CHALLENGES OF
THEMATIC APPERCEPTIVE TECHNIQUES (TATS)
Sharon Rae Jenkins
The history of TATs began with immersion in storytellers’ life-worlds, a fertile ground for theory.
Early clinical approaches were exhaustive efforts to classify everything interesting in stories. What
can be lost in this seduction is a sense of purpose, like a therapist who is so drawn into a patient’s
sessions that no therapeutic change occurs.

ASSESSING DEFENSIVE BEHAVIOR DIVERSITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS WITH
EATING DISORDERS: A QUANTITATIVE APPROACH USING TAT
Sarah Vibert, Caroline Hurvey
Shentoub and collaborators propose quantitative and qualitative interpretation of narratives in a
psychoanalytic view and theory of the “TAT process” in subjects’ manifest narratives. The discourse
analysis sheet reveals subjects’ defense mechanisms and psychic behavior in the construction of
narratives by 50 adolescent female inpatients.
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A PSYCHODYNAMIC INVESTIGATION OF THE PERSONALITY OF JUVENILE
OFFENDERS
Leila Salomão de La Plata Cury Tardivo, Maria Cecilia Vilhena, Junior Deconti
Deprivation, negligence and victimization are frequent among Brazilian juvenile offenders. In a
psychodynamic view, this study compared 30 juvenile offenders and a control group on quantitative
scores from Leopold Bellak’s Blank: their view of themselves and the world, self-image, object
relations, defense mechanisms, superego and ego integrity.

THE USING AND THE INTEREST OF TATS IN A FRENCH STUDY ABOUT SEXUALITY
OF PATIENTS AFFECTED BY GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS
Elisa Venturini, Marjorie Roques
The anatomical and physiological changes of treatment for gynecologic cancers may undermine
representations of the woman’s body, and induce her to question her femininity, ideas of motherhood,
and body aesthetic. Qualitative TAT test-retest during and after treatments of 15 women in France
showed the impact of the treatments on their sexuality.

THE THEMATIC APPERCEPTION TEST (TAT) IN ADULTS: BRAZILIAN NORMATIVE
DATA FOR THE MORVALIAN SYSTEM
A. Scaduto, V. Barbieri, M. A. Santos
This project developed norms for the TAT (Morvalian System) in adults from a non-clinical stratified
sample (gender, social-economical level, schooling and age) in the Brazilian state of São Paulo with N
= 96 randomly selected persons and 20 TAT cards. Results suggest indicators related to intrinsic card
properties and social-demographic variables.

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IS042
SELF-CONTROL SUCCESS AND FAILURE. IMPLICATIONS FOR
UNDERSTANDING AND CHANGING SELF-DEFEATING BEHAVIOR
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Convenors
Presenters
Medical

Catalina Kopetz, Wayne State University, Detroit - United States
Reinout Wiers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Netherlands
Alexis Matusiewicz, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and University of Michigan
School, Ann Arbor - United States
Catalina Kopetz, Wayne State University, Detroit - United States
Edward Orehek, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh - United States
Reinout Wiers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Netherlands
Wilhelm Hofmann, University of Cologne, Cologne – Germany

Self-control failure is often invoked to understand self-defeating behaviors such as extreme risk
taking, addiction, self-harm, etc. However, what may appear as a self-control failure may actually
represent peoples’ strategic goal pursuit. The current symposium examines these two sides of selfcontrol and explores the cognitive and motivational factors underlying self-control success and failure
and their implications for self-defeating behavior. Specifically, we will discuss 1) how situational and
social factors may result in self-control conflicts with uneven self-control succes; 2) engagement in
self-defeating behavior (self-harm and risk behavior) as goal-directed behavior rather than self-control
failure; 3) potential strategies and mechanisms of change in self-control.

SELF-CONTROL SUCCESSES AND FAILURES IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Wilhelm Hofmann
An experience sampling study was conducted to investigate self-control succes and failure.
Participants furnished reports of desire episodes and completed personality measures of BIS/BAS, trait
self-control, perfectionism, and psychological entitlement. Results suggest that desires are frequent,
strong, and often marked by conflict wich in turn elicits resistance with uneven success.

RISK TAKING AS MOTIVATED ACTION
Catalina Kopetz
Four studies tested the notion that risk taking represents a means to people’s current goals rather than a
self-regulatory/self-control failure. The results show that 1) risk taking increases when it is perceived
to be instrumental to individuals’ active goals; 2) the presence of cognitive resources augments this
effect; 3) the presence of alternative means relevant to current goal reduces this effect.

DISTRESS AND RISK BEHAVIOR IN BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER: A
SELF-REGULATORY PERSPECTIVE
Alexis Matusiewicz
Two studies investigated risk taking as strategic response to meet emotion regulation goals in
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) participants. Results from both studies revealed that women
with BPD showed increased risk behavior under distress as a function of 1) cognitive resources, 2)
intensity of emotion regulation goals and self-efficacy for emotion regulation.
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WILLINGNESS TO BECOME A MARTYR AS A GOAL DIRECTED BEHAVIOR
Edward Orehek
We explored willingness to become a martyr as a function of self-contrual. The results show that
interdependent self-construals, which reflect connection to others and the ability to extend oneself
through time and space, attenuate death anxiety and induce a greater willingness to become a martyr.
These results support martyrdom as a behavior enacted to fulfill individual’s needs for significance.

OVERCOMING
SELF-CONTROL
FAILURE
THROUGH
COGNITIVE
BIAS
MODIFICATION
Reinout Wiers
Self-control dilemmas and failure can be overcome through cognitive bias modification, which has
shown promising results in a clinical setting (attentional re-training Schoenmakers et al., 2010;
approach-bias re-training, Wiers et al., 2011; Eberl et al., 2013). I will here present new data on
internet-based cognitive bias modification for alcohol use, smoking, and overeating.

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IS043
TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (TFCBT): TREATMENT DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL
DISSEMINATION
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Convenor
States
Presenters

Discussant
States

Anthony P. Mannarino, Drexel University College of Medicine, Pittsburgh - United
Benjamin Saunders, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston - United States
Judith A. Cohen, Drexel University College of Medicine, Pittsburgh - United States
Laura Murray, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore - United States
Lutz Goldbeck, University of Ulm, Ulm – Germany
Anthony P. Mannarino, Drexel University College of Medicine, Pittsburgh - United

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment that has
been evaluated and refined during the past 25 years to help children and adolescents recover after
trauma. TF-CBT is a structured, short-term treatment model that effectively improves a range of
trauma-related outcomes in 8-25 sessions with the child/adolescent and caregiver. Although TF-CBT
is highly effective at improving youth posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and diagnosis.
TF-CBT also effectively addresses many other trauma impacts, including depressive and anxiety
symptoms, cognitive distortions about the trauma, and behavioral problems, as well as improving the
participating caregiver’s personal distress about the child’s traumatic experience, effective parenting
skills, and supportive interactions with the child. While TF-CBT was originally developed to address
the needs of children who experienced sexual abuse, over the past 15 years it has been used and
studied for many other populations of traumatized youth, including those exposed to traumatic loss,
domestic violence, and large scale disasters. Research now documents that TF-CBT is effective for
diverse, multiple and complex trauma experiences, for youth of different developmental levels, and
across different cultures.
The objectives of the symposium are to describe the development of TF-CBT for youth with complex
trauma presentations, international studies of its efficacy, and TF-CBT dissemination projects in the
U.S.A. and around the world.

TF-CBT FOR COMPLEX TRAUMA
Judith A. Cohen
This presentation describes practical strategies for implementing TF-CBT for youth with complex
trauma, including dedicating more time to stabilization skills, implementing the Safety component
early in treatment, titrating gradual exposure more slowly as needed by individual youth, and
incorporating unifying trauma themes throughout treatment.

WEB-BASED TF-CBT RESOURCES
Benjamin Saunders
Online TF-CBT learning resources and evaluation data will be presented. TF-CBTWeb is a 10-hour
course with 200,000 registered users. CTGWeb teaches how to apply TF-CBT to cases of child
traumatic grief. TF-CBTConsult is an online consultation resource. How best to use these resources in
training and implementation projects will be discussed.
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A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL OF TF-CBT IN ZAMBIA
Laura Murray
A randomized controlled trial of TF-CBT was conducted by lay counselors in five community settings
in Lusaka. There was a statistically significant decrease from baseline to post-assessment in trauma
and functional impairment scores in the TF-CBT group compared to the wait-list group. TF-CBT was
an effective treatment for youth in Zambia.

EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (TFCBT) IN GERMAN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS
Lutz Goldbeck
At eight German child mental health clinics, 150 patients with PTSD ages 7-16 years will be enrolled.
Half of them will be randomly assigned to TF-CBT and the other half to a wait-list. Therapists receive
intensive training and supervision. By May 2014,122 patients have been recruited. Preliminary
outcome data of the study will be discussed.

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THE ADAPTATION OF IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH
FROM DIFFERENT ETHNICITIES AND HOST COUNTRIES: WHO
SUCCEEDS AND WHY?
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
Convenor
Presenters

Frosso Motti-Stefanidi, University of Athens, Athens - Greece
Birgit Leyendecker, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum - Germany
Dagmar Strohmeier, University of Applied Sciences, Linz - Austria
Natasha Cabrera, University of Maryland, College Park - Austria
Peter F. Titzmann, University of Zurich, Zurich – Switzerland

Immigrant children and youth comprise a sizable and integral part of contemporary societies. Their
successful adaptation becomes a high-stakes issue for them and for society. However, they are faced
with developmental and acculturative challenges, as well as with contextual stresssors, such as poverty
and discrimination, that place strain on the adaptation process (García-Coll& Marks, 2012).In spite of
the challenges they face, most of them adapt well in their new countries. However, significant
variability has been observed in their adaptation depending on children’s age
andethnicity,developmental domain (Marks et al., 2014), and host country (e.g., Sam et al., 2008).To
help promote their positive adaptation it is crucial to understand who among immigrant children and
youth do well with respect to these challenges, concurrently and over time, and why. This symposium
includes presentations from 5 different countries and two continents (Europe and USA), focusing on 5
different ethnic groups, which address this issue. Their focus is on adaptation with respect to core
developmental and acculturative tasks (e.g. academic achievement, peer relations,self regulation),
and/or psychological well-being(self-esteem) and mental health (psychological symptoms).The main
objectives of the symposium are to examine whether and how, first, intergroup relations and
acculturative processes and, second, family functioning and individual attributes contribute to and/or
explain positive adaptation and psychological well-being among immigrant children and
youth.Together, these presentations suggest that to understand who among them succeeds and why,
one has to integrate the developmental, acculturative and social psychological perspectives to the
issue, taking into account that, like all youth, they are developing organisms, but that, unlike
nonimmigrants, they have to face some unique ecological circumstances, such as their immigrant
status and culture.

ETHNIC FRIENDSHIP HOMOPHILY AND ITS PREDICTORS
Peter F. Titzmann
Ethnic friendship homophily means that immigrants predominantly form intra-ethnic friendships. The
research presented shows that an acculturation, an intergroup, a developmental, and a context
perspective have to be combined to better understand inter-individual variation in this phenomenon
and to break ethnic friendship boundaries.

MULTI-ETHNIC
IDENTITY
AND
ACCULTURATION
ORIENTATIONS
AS
RESILIENCIES AGAINST THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF DISCRIMINATION
EXPERIENCES FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AMONG TURKISH IMMIGRANT
YOUTH
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Dagmar Strohmeier & Aysun Dogan, Ege
The link between discrimination and psychological health among immigrant youth (282 Turkish
immigrants) was examined, in connection with ethnic identity and acculturation orientations.
Discrimination experienced by teachers had the most adverse effects predicting a lowerintegration and
assimilation orientation and a higher separation orientation.

FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TURKISH IMMIGRANT
AND GERMAN CHILDREN’S AND ADOLESCENTS’MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Birgit Leyendecker, Julia Jäkel, Alexandru Agache, & Uwe Wernekink
We examined family and individual factors associated with the socio-emotional well-being, strengths
and difficulties of Turkish immigrant children and adolescents in comparison with their German peers
(n= 480). Findings suggest that factors associated with mental health and well-being are both crossculturally comparable and culturally specific.

LATINO IMMIGRANT MOTHERS’ AND FATHERS’ GOALS AND VALUES:
SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S SELF-REGULATION AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE
Natasha Cabrera
Although Latinos are the largest immigrant ethnic group in the U.S., we know little about how
theysocialize their children. The key question I address is whether and how the quality of mother-child
and father-child relationship mediate the association between parents’ goals and values and children’s
social and regulatory behaviors?

RISKS AND RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANT ADOLESCENTS' ADAPTATION DURING A
PERIOD OF ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
Frosso Motti-Stefanidi & Jens B. Asendorpf
The role of potential risks (social status, classroom context) and resources (parental school
involvement, self-efficacy beliefs) for the adaptation of two cohorts (in middle school before and
during the Greek economic crisis) of immigrant and nonimmigrant youth (N=2000) was examined.
Results confirm the ordinary magic of normative human resources.

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PROSOCIAL APPLIED RESEARCH: TRANSFERABILITY AND
SOCIAL INNOVATION
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behavior
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behavior
D08. Work and organization - Innovation management
D09. Work and organization - Sustainable development and corporate social responsibility
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Convenors
Presenters

Pilar Escotorin Soza, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona - Spain
Robert Roche Olivar, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona - Spain
Andrej Rajsky, University of Trnava, Trnava - Slovakia
Juan José Martí Noguera, University Antonio Nariño, Bogotá - Colombia
Maria Gerbino, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Mauro Cozzolino, University of Salerno, Salerno - Italy
Pilar Escotorin Soza, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain

The term "prosocial behavior" has gained a strong presence in the vocabulary and also in the scientific
field since the 70's. Throughout the time, the studies on prosocial behavior have gained a place not
only in the psychological area, but also in other disciplines. However, as highlighted by a recent study
conducted by the LIPA (i.e., Applied Prosocial Research Laboratory of the Faculty of Psychology,
Autonomous University of Barcelona) we have found a great interest of the scientific community for
deepening the research on prosocial behavior, whereas there is less involvement in applied research,
that is, on programs entirely designed to enhance prosocial behaviors across the life span and in
different contexts and cultures (Escotorin, 2013).
Indeed, as posited by Massey and Barreras (2013): “research has the potential to play a role in social
and political change or is useful as a tool for advocacy or activism”.
Throughout its history, LIPA has been part of eleven European transference programs for promoting
applied prosociality. From our experience in intervention programs related with the promotion of
prosocial behaviors, there are still very few links between the results of the research and public
policies. This Symposium proposes to create a dialogue between the research on prosocial behavior
and its applications in the social context, as well as on according ways to inform public policies and
generate social dialogue through our outreach activities and specific proposals for public action.
“Prosocial Applied Research: Transferability and social innovation” is a symposium which has
the following main objectives:
Show the uniqueness of programs aimed at the promotion of prosociality in very different cultural
and social environments.
Generate a dialogue between experts on the applicability of intervention programs on prosociality
(as well as social responsibility through prosociality) in different social environments.
Discuss findings about the social impact of these programs and their evaluation (i.e., impact
validity).
Discuss the benefits of social transferability in areas not only exclusively related with educational
formal settings but also with other organizational and social contexts.
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EUROPEAN PROJECT SPRING (ALFA): PROSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS TO GENERATE
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATES IN LATIN AMERICA ACCESSING THE
LABOR MARKET
Pilar Escotorin Soza, Conrad Izquierdo, Marc Brundelius
The European project SPRING (Social responsibility through PRosociality based INterventions to
Generate equal opportunities) is being implemented in six universities in Latin America. The purpose
of SPRING is to provide equal access to opportunities on the labor market for poor or otherwise
socially excluded university graduates in Latin America. In SPRING, universities undertake a process
of modifying the syllabus of specific courses by incorporating methodologies which help individuals
to create empathetic, collaborative and inclusive interpersonal relations at university as well as at the
future work place. Second, SPRING promotes an inter- and intra-organizational dialogue, applying the
concept of prosocial responsibility and empowering universities as territorial social agents, generating
relations of trust with their stakeholders.
Prosocial relations between students coming from a socially disadvantaged background, university
lecturers as well as employers can produce positive changes regarding their respective thoughts,
feelings and actions, and regarding the patterns of interaction and organizational culture of universities
and employers.
The SPRING project bases its proposal on a study of the state of the art (Gamboa and Avendaño,
2013) and 18 Focus Group conducted in 6 countries. These results reaffirm why it is necessary to
make curricular innovation from the point of view of prosociality and why it is relevant to generate
programs of prosocial applied research at the workplace.
The intervention model is based on Participatory Action Research. Starting from an inductive-dialogue
oriented approach, the complex concept of prosocial responsibility is being elaborated on. In parallel,
the groups are equipped with instruments to collect information during the different stages of the
change process. The educational and organizational dimensions of the intervention are being analyzed
both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Given its innovative design and the intrinsic interest pursued by the project, the description of the six
generated models of participation is suggested. It is also discussed how each model responds to the
local conditions of its implementation, contributing a cross section view of how the issues dealt with
in SPRING can be tackled from a prosocial responsibility point of view.

PROSOCIAL EDUCATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTED IN THE SLOVAK EDUCATIONAL
SYSTEM
Andrej Rajsky – Ivan Podomanicky– Martin Brestovansky
During the reform of state educational system in Slovakia at the beginning of 90's the mode of
alternation between two compulsory optional subjects – religious education / ethical education – was
decided to be undertaken. The subject Ethical education was introduced to school praxis in 1993, with
content and didactics based on Roche Olivar's prosocial education concept. Five slovak universities
(Trnava, Bratislava, Nitra, Banská Bystrica, Prešov) offer academic programmes for ethical education
teacher trainings and focus on research in prosocial and moral education. During twenty years approx.
four thousand graduates were educated who actively perform Ethical education at 90% of all slovak
elementary and secondary schools. There are various investigations focused on reflection, evaluation,
and actualization of the programme from the date of subject introducing till now. Our paper discuss
some partial findings of the actual research at Trnava University aimed to validate and prove the
Ethical education effects on positive changes in pupil's prosocial reasoning and behavior.

UNIVERSITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Juan José Martí, Manuel Martí, and Gonzalo Almerich
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Social Responsibility at the University has been conceptually developed over the twentieth century
from different perspectives and driven in this current century. The aim of this research was to identify
the psychological variables that influence in prosocial behavior. Human values and empathy were
associated in the self-attribution of socially responsible behaviors. The research design was a
crosscutting survey, based on a non-probabilistic and accidental sampling. The sample consisted of
861 students of Latin American public and private universities in Spain, Chile, Colombia and Peru.
The study is pioneer in the evaluation of the three constructs as in the procedure, which was an online
platform used in order to collect the questionnaires responses. This is the first study conducted with
college students from different Latin American countries where the self-attribution of social
responsibility, empathy and values were evaluated. The results indicate that college students show a
high frequency of socially responsible behaviors but no more prosocial intentionality thereof. Also, the
results show the values and empathic variables that help to promote the development of socially
responsible behaviors in university students. Domains as Tradition, Conformity and Benevolence,
together with the cognitive empathy scale of "Perspective Taking", predict these high frequency social
responsibility behaviors and respect for shared spaces, coexistence and civic and academic
responsibility, among others. This research provides insights into the psychological variables that will
affect being socially responsible, enabling to address from the University the training impact of well
qualified professionals and highly regarded for his duty to society. The aim of this presentation is to
contribute to the discussion about contents and methods leading to the successful transfer of
prosociality into the practice at Universities.

POSITIVE EFFECTS OF A SCHOOL-BASED INTERVENTION FOR PROMOTING
PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN ITALIAN ADOLESCENTS: WHO BENEFITS MOST?
Maria Gerbino, Bernadette Paula Luengo Kanacri, Gian Vittorio Caprara, Concetta Pastorelli,
Antonio Zuffianò
Prosocial behaviors (i.e., voluntary actions intended to benefit others by helping, caring, sharing;
Eisenberg, Spinrad, & Knafo, 2014) are considered integral to intervention goals that seek to promote
successful youth development. In effect, as highlighted by a good amount of empirical research, the
benefits of helping others extend throughout development by bringing long-term positive outcomes
into adulthood (see Carlo, Crockett, Randall, & Roesch, 2007). Within the wider framework of the
Positive Youth Development (Lerner et al., 2005), the specific theoretical rationale underlying our
intervention stems from the integration of various research traditions related to personality and social
development, which address the personal roots of prosocial behaviors. The new school-based
intervention, called Promoting Prosocial and Emotional Skills to Counteract Externalizing Problems in
Adolescence (Italian acronym CEPIDEA), is unique in that it is entirely designed to promote prosocial
behaviors and includes the promotion of four main components as its main determinants: (a) prosocial
values; (b) emotion regulation skills; (c) perspective-taking skills; and (d) interpersonalcommunication skills. Whereas recent findings have attested the positive effects of the CEPIDEA
program in increasing adolescents’ prosocial behavior and academic achievement, and in
counteracting physical aggression among early adolescents (Caprara et al., 2014), the present study
aims to extend the assessment of CEPIDEA intervention, by examining whether adolescents’
personality profiles moderates the long-term (follow-up at 18 months) effects of CEPIDEA on
prosocial and aggressive behaviors.
The intervention took place at two middle schools located in Genzano, near Rome. The intervention
group included 151 students (72 females; Mage= 12.4) and the control group included 140 students (78
females; Mage= 12.6). Cluster analysis identified four adolescents’ personality profiles: resilients,
vulnerables, overcontrollers and undercontrollers. The analysis of covariance revealed a moderating
effect of personality profiles on interventions effects. In particular, students with undercontrolled
profiles benefited more from the intervention in terms of increase in prosocial behaviors and decrease
in aggressive behavior. Thus, the intervention appears to make promising contributions to promoting
prosocial behaviors and in counteracting aggressive behaviors especially in those adolescents who are
more at risk of maladjustment.
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THE CREATIVE BREAK-OUT METHODOLOGY TO PROMOTE PROSOCIAL
BEHAVIORS IN THE SCHOOL CONTEXT: THE MOST PROJECT EXPERIENCE (SCFF)
Mauro Cozzolino, Giovanna Celia, Margherita Baione
The Creative break out is a methodological approach and a practical tool that enhances good
communication and improve relationships within different types of relational contexts, increasing selfawareness and prosocial attitudes. The tool has been developed and implemented within the EUfunded project MOST (Motivation to study) born thanks to the collaboration among different
European organizations with the aim to contrast school-drop out increasing pupils’ motivation to
study. In particular, an innovative training model for teachers has been developed in order to improve
teachers’ competence and skills to strengthen pupils’ motivation to study, within an approach based on
the promotion of prosocial behaviors and attitudes within the school context.
The Creative break out technique is one of the methods that are part of the didactical kit for teachers
developed within MOST project, but it can be applied to different relational contexts with the aim to
help individuals learn how to use communication strategies and relational styles to increase their sense
of belonging to that contest and to promote effective communication, prosocial behaviors and good
relations.
The method, whose theoretical background can be identified in the constructivism and the social
cognitive psychology, is based on the assumptions that everyone perceives the reality through their
personal characteristics and experiences, and that there is a mutual influence between perceptions
(about ourselves, the others and the environment) and our typical relational style. Therefore, the one
and only “reality” does not exist. On the contrary, there are common mechanisms that come from
cognitive needs of our mind, such us functional fixedness, as well as typical relational styles that can
deeply affect interpersonal relationships creating conflicts and relational difficulties.
The intervention is focused on the development of self-awareness about typical characteristics of our
mind when we are in relationship with someone else, providing strategies that can enable to
overcome the typical traps of our mind-functions processes and to enhance social skills and
prosociality. Facilitating the awareness about how we think in regard to others, how we construct
judgments and stereotypes, or how we see emotionally other people, means to promote a change in
typical relational styles that will affect relationships improving prosociality and wellbeing.

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IS046
SCHOOL-BASED TREATMENT WITH CULTURALLY DIVERSE
CHILDREN
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
C18. Culture and Society - School setting
Convenor
Presenters

Caroline "CC" Clauss-Ehlers, Rutgers University, New Brunswick - United States
Alina Camacho-Gingerich, St. John’s University, New York - United States
Caroline "CC" Clauss-Ehlers, Rutgers University, New Brunswick - United States
Elizabeth Jensen, The College of New Jersey, Ewing Township - United States
Rafael Art. Javier, St. John’s University, New York - United States

The purpose of this invited symposium is to present an overview of school-based treatment
approaches with culturally diverse children. While the perspective presented is largely U.S.-based,
international implications are also considered. Based in part on recent contributions to the Handbook
of Culturally Responsive School Mental Health: Advancing Research, Training, Practice, and Policy
(Clauss-Ehlers, Serpell, & Weist, 2013), and contributions to the book Community Planning to Foster
Resilience in Children (Clauss-Ehlers & Weist, 2004), symposium presentations reflect key themes in
the advancement of culturally responsive school mental health. Presentations aim to contribute to
current knowledge about school-based intervention programs that promote positive outcomes among
diverse youth. In addition, our focus on diverse youth challenges the assumption that child
development is a similar process for all children. Rather, panel presentations demonstrate the
wonderful variability in child development and underscore the impact of culture, race, gender,
ethnicity, ability, religion, language, customs, and other variables on resilience and developmental
trajectories. Participant learning is encouraged through the following objectives: 1) to better
understand aspects of ethnic and racial identity development among adolescents; 2) to better
understand the role of school personnel in the promotion of positive youth outcomes; 3) to better
understand resilience within a cross-cultural context; and 4) to better understand implications of
research, policy, and practice for the advancement of the field. Each objective includes practice
considerations.

THE RACIAL/ETHNIC IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT OF DIVERSE ADOLESCENTS:
IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL-BASED INTERVENTIONS
Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers
This presentation starts off the panel by providing an overview of key terms. Based on the chapter The
Racial/Ethnic Identity Development of Tomorrow’s Adolescents included in the Handbook of School
Mental Health, the salience of race and ethnicity for diverse adolescents is presented. Implications for
working with diverse youth in school settings are discussed.

TRANSFORMATIVE ROLES FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL
Elizabeth Jensen
This presentation focuses on the evolving role of school personnel and efforts to promote positive
youth outcomes. Based on the chapter From Guidance to School Counseling: New Models in School
Mental Health included in the Handbook of School Mental Health, the many ways that school
personnel can effectively engage youth and their families is presented.
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ASSESSING RESILIENCE IN A MULTICULTURAL CONTEXT: A LOOK AT THE
IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE
Alina Camacho-Gingerich
This presentation will address the relevant issues related to the definition and assessment of resilience
and risk factors within the immigration experience of Latino immigrants. In this context we will
address the problem of defining the Latino individual, issues of resilience in general and specifically
with Latinos, protective factors in the Latino context, and general recommendations. The presentation
will include a discussion of how cultural influences interact with normal developmental pathways
within the context of the immigration experience to give rise to new self definition as an immigrant
Latino.

STATUS OF RESEARCH, PRACTICE, AND POLICY: NEXT STEPS AND FUTURE PLANS
Rafael Art. Javier
This concluding presentation builds on previous discussion. It focuses on exploring the status of
research and practice for school-based intervention and treatment with culturally diverse youth. The
presentation provides an overview of the state of the field from both a US domestic and international
perspective. Implications for research and practice moving forward are presented.
References
Clauss-Ehlers, C.S., Serpell, Z., & Weist, M.D. (2013). Handbook of culturally responsive school
mental health: Advancing research, training, practice, and policy. New York, NY: Springer.
Clauss-Ehlers, C.S., & Weist, M.D. (Eds., 2004). Community planning to foster resilience in children.
New York, NY: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

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IS047
CHILDREN’S PROSOCIAL
ALTRUISTIC PUNISHMENT

BEHAVIOR

AND

THE

ROLE

B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Convenor
Presenters

Liqi Zhu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Jing Li, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Márta Fülöp, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest - Hungary
Michaela Gummerum, University of Plymouth, Plymouth - United Kingdom
Pamela Maras, University of Greenwich, London - United Kingdom

Prosocial behavior, voluntary behavior intended to benefit another, is of obvious importance to the
quality of interactions between individuals and among groups. Cross-cultural research has indicated
that prosocial behaviors in early childhood predicts positive developmental outcomes for children..
Cooperation produces mutually beneficial outcomes yet is costly for an individual. Why would an
individual be willing to perform costly cooperative behavior that benefits another individual? One
alternative explanation for cooperation in human large groups is systems of rewards or punishments
(Oliver, 1980; Sigmund, Hauert, & Nowak, 2001).
Some of the most fundamental questions concerning prosocial behavior and altruistic punishment are
still needed to be investigated. This symposium is composed of four studies conducted in Hungary, the
UK and China, respectively. The common focus of these studies is on children’s prosocial behaviors
and the role of altruistic punishment. This symposium focuses on children’s prosocial behavior and
altruistic punishment to discuss the following issues: 1) Primary school children’s understanding of
cooperation; 2) the relationship in prosocial behavior, social identity and academic competence in
three countries; 3)the factors affecting children’s, adolescents’, and adults’ altruistic punishment; 4)
the effect of punishment on cooperation in children with high-functioning autism.

PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN’S UNDERSTANDING OF COOPERATION
Márta Fülöp, Nóra Sebestyén, Mónika Sándor
The present study aimed at studying 8-9 years old primary school children’s (n=58) comprehension of
cooperation with two different methods (free associations and drawings). The results show that
children mainly interpret cooperation as working together in a team, helping each other, being friends
and they attach positive emotions as joy and love to it.

SOCIAL IDENTITY, ADOLESCENTS ACADEMIC COMPETENCE AND PROSOCIAL
BEHAVIOUR IN CHINA, FRANCE AND THE UNITED KINGDOM
Pamela Maras, Amy Moon, Nicole Gridley, Taveeshi Gupta
Across the three countries students’ self-reported pro-social behaviour was shown to positively relate
to self-reported identity with school, peers and family, in addition to greater academic competence,
academic effort and academic importance. In comparison antisocial behaviour was shown to have a
negative relationship with these outcomes.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTRUISTIC PUNISHMENT
Michaela Gummerum, Belen Lopez-Perez, Lotte van Dillen, Erik van Dijk
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People’s interpersonal behavior is regulated by social and moral norms, and violations of these norms
are often met with punishment. This project investigated the factors affecting children’s, adolescents’,
and adults’ punishment of violators who violated prosocial and fairness norms by combining research
in developmental psychology and experimental economics.

DOES PUNISHMENT PROMOTE COOPERATION IN CHILDREN WITH HIGHFUNCTIONING AUTISM
Jing Li, Liqi Zhu
This study examined whether punishment could promote cooperation in children with highfunctioning autism (HFA) and matched typically developing (TD) children. It was found that
punishment promoted cooperation in prisoner’s dilemma game in TD children but not HFA children,
and punishment was costly for both HFA and TD children.

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IS048
SELF-ENHANCEMENT/SELF-ESTEEM AND MODESTY ACROSS
CULTURES
C18. Culture and society - Other
Convenor
Presenters

Susumu Yamaguchi, University of Tokyo, Tokyo - Japan
Ai Fukuzawa, University of Tokyo, Tokyo - Japan
Chihiro Kobayashi, Kobe College, Hyogo-ken - Japan
Huajian Cai, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Jenny Kurman, University of Haifa, Haifa - Israel
Susumu Yamaguchi, University of Tokyo, Tokyo – Japan

There have been controversies over East Asians’ self-enhancement motivation. Because norm of
modesty is prevalent in East Asian cultures, self-enhancement motivation among people in East Asia
may well be hidden in their modest appearances. To reveal real intention among East Asians (as
compared to Westerners), which is often hidden beneath their modest behaviors, the present
symposium presents neurological evidence as well as that obtained by traditional methods. Taken
together, as will be presented, the evidence points to the generality of self-enhancement motivation
among East Asians.

A NEURO-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE ON SELF-ENHANCEMENT
Jenny Kurman, Rotem Perlmuter, and Simone Shamay-Tsoory
The overarching goal of the presented studies is to understand the mechanisms by which culture
influences self-enhancement, using both behavioral methods and techniques from neuroscience. Study
1 (N=120; Korea, Japan, Israel) compares self-enhancement level using self-evaluation in narrow and
broad traits among three cultural groups and shows an interaction between culture and type of trait.
Study 2 (N = 30) uses a fMRI paradigm and demonstrate greater activation of the DLPFC (a region
whose activation is associated with norm compliance) and the dACC (a region associated with
inhibition) during the trait rating task for South Koreans compared to Israelis, supporting the notion
that cultural restrictions and inhibition are more active among Koreas than Israelis during a selfevaluation process.

PAN-CULTURAL SELF-POSITIVITY: AN ERP STUDY OF SELF-REFERENCE
JUDGMENTS
Huajian Cai, Lili Wu, Yuanyuan Shi, and Ruolei Gu
Whether persons across cultures are motivated to pursue a positive self has been hotly debated. All
studies, however, have only investigated behavioral indexes. In this study, we had participants from
China and Western nations to judge whether a series of positive or negative traits described
themselves or not and recorded the electroencephalogram (EEG) at the meantime. Behavioral data
showed that regardless of from China or from Western nations, participants responded faster to
positive traits describing self than those not describing self but slower to negative traits describing self
than those not describing self, and endorsed more positive traits describing self than those not
describing self but deny more negative traits describing self than those not describing self, suggesting
pan-cultural self-positivity. The neural data showed that this self-positivity manifested on both LPP
and P300 for Chinese but merely on LPP for Westerners, providing neural evidence for both
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similarities and dissimilarities of the manifestation of self-positivity. Together, both behavioral and
neural evidence suggest not only a pan-cultural self-positivity but also the subtlety and dynamics of
self-regulation in Chinese self-enhancement.

RELATIONSHIP OF SELF-ENHANCEMENT OF ACADEMIC AND INTERPERSONALRELATIONSHIP DOMAIN AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN JAPANESE HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Chihiro Kobayashi
In the present research, we asked several measures of psychological well-being (DV) and (a)
evaluation of past results and (b) expectation of future results, in both academic and interpersonal
domain (IV), to 392 high-school students in Japan. Measures of psychological well-being included;
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Satisfaction to Life Scale (Kadono,1994), and Psychological WellBeing Scale (Ryff, 1989). Evaluation of past results asked Ps, how satisfied they were about their past
results (in academic and interpersonal relationships, respectively), and expectation of future results
(e.g., “I imagine myself getting good results”) in academic and interpersonal relationships, were taken
from Norem (2001). Results revealed that (1) Ps showed strong modesty in self-evaluating their past
results in academic area, whereas they showed self-enhancement in evaluating their past results in
interpersonal area. Also, (2) the positivity of interpersonal self-evaluation had stronger influence
towards psychological well-being than that of academic self-evaluation. Implication of these results
will be discussed.

RELATIONS AMONG TWO TYPES OF PESSIMISM AND ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION
-A
CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY AMONG JAPANESE AND AMERICANS
Ai Fukuzawa
This study examined relations between pessimism and achievement motivation among Japanese and
American students. Specifically, the aim of this study was to find a way to maintain achievement
motivation without sacrificing psychological well-being among Japanese students (relative to
Americans). Results indicated that, among Japanese, external pessimism (i.e., pessimism about
external factors), not internal pessimism, was positively related to achievement motivation. In
addition, among Japanese, external pessimism did not damage their psychological well-being even
after negative academic events in daily life. These results suggest that pessimistic views for external
factors are useful for maintaining achievement motivation while keeping positive psychological wellbeing.

MOTIVATIONS UNDERLYING MODESTY AMONG JAPANESE
Susumu Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Morio, and Fumio Murakami
We hypothesized that Japanese are motivated to maintain positive evaluation by others even when
they show modesty, especially when it comes to important traits. To examine this hypothesis, Japanese
undergratudate students were asked to imagine that they were praised by their family
member/classmate and answer if and how they would show modesty as well as how they would feel
when they show modesty. The results revealed that the Japanese participant does not want their
counterpart to lower their evaluation about his/her competence. In all, the results point to the existence
of self-enhancement motivation even when Japanese show modesty.

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IS049
TRANS WELL-BEING: IDENTITY, HEALTH, SEXUALITY AND
RELATIONSHIP
C04. Culture and Society - LGBTQI studies
Convenor
Paolo Valerio, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy
Presenters
Angelo Brandelli Costa, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre Brazil
Antonio Prunas, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Denise Medico, University of Geneva, Foundation Agnodice, Foundation Profa,
Lausanne - Switzerland
Paolo Valerio, University of Naples Federico II, Naples – Italy
Discussant
Vittorio Lingiardi, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

The publication of the DSM-5 represented an important moment of redefinition of transgender issues.
The old psychiatric diagnosis Gender Identity Disorder (GID) has been subjected to many nosographic
changes, being recalled Gender Dysphoria. Despite these changes and political movements aimed at
depsychiatrizing such identities, psychiatric community decided to not remove the diagnosis from
DSM, carrying on its medicalization. In the field of scientific research focused on gender variances,
two different tendencies exist: the first one focused on clinical issues related to transgender identities,
the second one focused on the complex dimensions related to social and internalized stigma and its
effects on mental health. These tendencies are not opposed to each other. On the contrary, they are
intersected in specific core points which the current symposium aims at highlighting.

GENDER VARIANT PEOPLE BETWEEN PATHOLOGIZATION, SOCIAL STIGMA AND
RESILIENCE
Paolo Valerio, Cristiano Scandurra
This contribution will provide a general overview of the actual socio-political condition lived by
gender variant people, in particular embracing the psychological effects of gender prejudice and antitransgender violence on mental health and wellbeing and the resilience strategies they may use to cope
with.

TRANSGENDER SUBJECTIVITY, BECOMING AND METISSAGE AS METAPHORS
Denise Medico
In this presentation, basing on qualitative research and clinical experience, the author will share her
understanding of transgender subjectivity which contrast with dominant clinical models. Mixing
grounded theory and reflexivity, some reflections coming from 15 in-depth interviews addressed to
MtF transgender people will be presented.
AN APPLICATION OF THE IMPLICIT ASSOCIATION TEST (IAT) TO THE
ASSESSMENT OF GENDER IDENTITY IN TRANSSEXUALS
Antonio Prunas
This research project aims at testing the clinical utility of the Implicit Association Test-Gender
Identity (IAT-GI; Greenwald et al, 1998) in the assessment of gender identity, focusing primarily on
its convergence with explicit measure of gender identity, gender dysphoria and sex roles and its
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capacity to discriminate among different groups according to gender identification and regardless of
biological sex and sexual orientation

BEING TRANS IN BRAZIL: DISCRIMINATION AND HEALTHCARE
Angelo Brandelli Costa, Henrique Caetano Nardi, Silvia Koller
This presentation aims to discuss a survey that investigated the health vulnerability of Brazilian
transgender persons. Specifically, will be presented data regarding HIV infection in trans women
comparing samples of two states that have distinct epidemic profiles: São Paulo and Rio Grande do
Sul. Data on health vulnerability in trans men and gender non-conforming persons will also be
presented.

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IS050
PROACTIVE PSYCHOLOGY RELIES ON ITSELF. ENPAP PROJECT
FOR INVESTING IN THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY
D16. Work and organization - Other
Convenor
Presenters

Felice Damiano Torricelli , ENPAP, Rome - Italy
Giovanna Melandri, Human Foundation, Rome - Italy
Lisa Barclay, Social Finance, London - United Kingdom
Lucia Martina , Fondazione Lang Italia, Milan - Italy
Massimo Santinello, University of Padova, Padua – Italy

For years, public policies, in Italy and in Europe, have been cutting funds to social prevention and
consequently a lot of professional services performed by Psychologists have been reduced or deleted.
These policies, while allowing a saving immediately, then oblige public administrations to spend a lot
more to intervene in situations that become, over time, emergencies and needs, sometimes dramatic.
Aware of the overall condition of the economy in the Italian and European context, ENPAP - the body
in charge of the social welfare and pensions of the Italian Psychologists - wants to give its contribution
to address this situation and to support both the income and the working continuity for Psychologists.
The idea is to invest a part of the collected savings in social prevention projects involving
Psychologists that entail social and economic benefits (for example, in terms of cost savings) for the
welfare state, ensuring, at the same time, the future of Psychologists pensions. Supporting the national
welfare system through projects involving Psychologists on the territory can reactivate the virtuous
cycle of prevention, put at the heart of prevention activities the professional competence of
Psychologists, improve the life quality of citizens and support the development of the country. We
have identified in the Social Impact Bond (SIB) developed in the UK, a highly interesting tool to
pursue this goal. We are therefore working to develop, also in Italy, a similar financial mechanism
able to draw social and economic impact investments thanks to the direct involvement of professional
Psychologists. During the Symposium we will focus on the evolution of the project, the evaluation
models of social and budgetary impacts that support it, the reflections and the experiences in progress
in Europe activated through the same principles.

ENPAP PROJECT FOR INVESTING IN PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Felice Damiano Torricelli
The Professional Psychology cannot exist out of the market that requests its services and for too long
the market of social prevention public services has been suffering a setback. The project we propose
aims to boost welfare actions in Italy through the private funding of projects of prevention applied
Psychology that lead to a consistent saving in public funds.

SOCIAL IMPACT BONDS: A MODEL FOR FUNDING PREVENTION
Lisa Barclay
In the UK, we set up a Social Impact Bond to fund Multi-Systemic Therapy for adolescents at risk of
being taken into State care due to behavioural problems. Social investors have committed £3m to fund
the service delivery over a five year period. The local government will repay investors according to
the level of success achieved in preventing care entry.

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A ROADMAP TO SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTING
Lucia Martina
Effectiveness in achieving results and impact measurement are the key words at the base of Social
Impact Bonds. The intervention will highlight the developments taking place in philanthropy and
social investing to envision the available options to go beyond grants in order to create relevant
outcomes for the community in a more sustainable way.

EFFECTIVENESS AND CHALLENGES OF WORKING AS A PSYCHOLOGIST IN
PREVENTION PROGRAMS: CLOSING THE GAP BETWEEN RESEARCH AND
PRACTICE
Massimo Santinello
There is increasing evidence about the effectiveness of preventive programs and strategies in relation
to mental health problems (e.g., for depression, smoking, alcohol abuse, etc.). Moreover, empirical
data show the economic impact (e.g., in terms of cost-effectiveness analysis) of using a preventive
approach for some specific problems. Implications about the lack of these strategies in Italy are
discussed.

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IS051
THE ART OF RESPONSIBLE CHANGE
CREATING AND USING A COMMUNITY PATTERN LANGUAGE
FOR SOCIETAL CHANGE
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Wolfgang Stark, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen - Germany
Caterina Arcidiacono, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy
Jacqui Akhurst, Rhodes University, Grahamstown - South Africa
Serdar M. Değirmencioğlu, Dogus University, Istanbul - Turkey
Wolfgang Stark, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen – Germany
Bruna Zani, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy

Psychological, social and naturalscience all have brought many insights about current problems in
society (like climate change, social (in)justice, unfair distribution of resources and lack of community
building). But our knowledge does not seem to guide our action. We are used to follow strategic plans
to cope with market dynamic and to guide our action on a rational and scientific secure basis. At the
same time, we know about the pitfalls of rational and economy-based planning: based on our recent
experience of technological or financial crises, we realize that we have to adapt to a faster growing
complexity which exceeds our human capabilities. This is why here is an urgent need to cope with
uncertainties and ambiguities beyond control and helplessness – to move toward the ability to create
responsible change.
This symposium therefore will stress the challenge how our insights can be inspired not only by our
rational brain, but to use the knowledge which is based on experience and tacit knowing (Polanyi,
Gigerenzer) of the many and on mindfulness, community building, creativity and art: How can we
create awareness on systemic interdependencies we are living in based on thes ubconcious patterns of
every daywisdom? How can we use the wisdom of artistic processes in order to design societal change
based on cooperation and creativity instead of competition and greed.
The symposium will bring together researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplines in order to
create a transdisciplinary approach to societal challenges.

TACIT KNOWING AND THE COMMUNITY - A KEY FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE?
TOWARDS A PATTERN LANGUAGE FOR MODELS OF CHANGE IN COMMUNITY
PSYCHOLOGY
Kora Kristof , Wolfgang Stark
Psychology most often restricts itself to research interventions on the individual or meso‐ level. One
of the keys for change is to link individual, meso- and macro-levels in order to identify patterns and
models for change on all levels. Therefore, psychology needs to take into account political,
sociological and psychological sources, but also art-based sources of transformation dynamics in
communities and social systems and realize that in complex systems a multidisciplinary approach
always is needed.
Patterns of tacit knowing are frequently used to make things work in communities and organizations.
Experienced-based "implicit wisdom" (Dewey, Polanyi) or "deep smarts" (Leonard), although being
crucial for successful change, most often are not recognized in practice or are accepted for theory and
research.
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Based on the work of Christopher Alexander and own research we developed a system of "pattern
mining and generating" to identify implicit wisdom in communities and organizations. In order to
systematically develop a "pattern language and models for change" which can be used to introduce
succesful change processes, we use both qualitative and art-based research tools to identify strengths
and to evaluate change in communities and organizations. We will show how patterns of implicit
knowing can be discovered and identified in community psychology using art-based approaches; and
how they can be systematized within „pattern languages“ and „models of change“.

“I NOW SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY…”
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM PARTICIPATORY ARTS PROJECTS
Jacqui Akhurst (York St John University, UK), Carolyn Kagan (Manchester Metropolitan University,
UK)
The use of arts activities as a tool for engagement, community development and community
psychology praxis has been growing. We will reflect critically on some projects in which we have
been involved, and draw on participants’ experiences to show that involvement in arts activities
contributes to the development of new constructs around the self and the ‘other’; enhancement of selfconfidence; and motivation for action. We will draw on project case studies to illustrate some of the
different ways in which new meanings about life have been found, linked to the creative activities.
The mechanisms, through which personal and thereafter societal transformations take place, include
collaboration, cooperation, egalitarian relationships, the development of shared values and goals, and
fun. However, participants also importantly gain insight into themselves and their positions in the
world, and report the value of creating of communities of practice, involving those with different
perspectives. The implications of what we have learnt from these different projects for a community
pattern language will be highlighted.

PSYCHOLOGY AT THE BORDER BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONAL AND SOCIAL
FACTORS
Caterina Arcidiacono (University Federico II, Napoli, Italy), Fortuna Procentese (University
Federico II, Napoli, Italy)
Individual and social well being is influenced by social and relational circumstances as well as
individual aspects.A simplified interpretation of social issues will focus only on the effects of social
facts on wellbeing (i.e employment, inequality, environment, democracy); but a psychological
perspective will be able to understand the role played by representation, attribution, and cognitive as
well as unconscious and symbolic meanings. Therefore community psychology, as discipline strongly
rooted in an ecological background, has tool to discover and explain how all these different
dimensions interact. In this respect, psychology is the discipline that takes into consideration social
variables related to individual and social historical backgrounds, as well as social organization
considering power issues and social organization in the form they are perceived and assumed by
individuals and groups. This discipline, considers then all relational determinants affecting individual
live allowing to understand how people feel and represent what is happening in their life an in their
environment. So far as we use a psychological approach we can understand social interactions in all
their explicit and tacit dimensions. Psychologists are then professional able to drive and follow process
of social change. On these ground the psychological approach to social issues is able to understand
them in all their aspects and therefore psychologists are needed in social planning, urban development,
and social regeneration.

RESPONSIBLE CHANGE UNDER IRRESPONSIBLE REGIMES: FOCUS ON YOUNG
PEOPLE
Serdar M. Değirmencioğlu (Dogus University, Istanbul, Turkey)
It is hard to imagine how responsible change can be realized as fiscal austerity is imposed on millions
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as “a natural state of affairs”. It is certainly a huge challenge to achieve responsible change when
governments are becoming increasingly irresponsible. To put it bluntly, how can positive societal
change be achieved under neoliberal capitalism? It is important to begin with the notion of “public
interest” so as to emphasize the fact that so long as “private” dominates “public”, no responsible
change is possible. Secondly, it is necessary to identify power differentials and who is hit the hardest
by neoliberal policies. This exercise quickly reveals those who are excluded or pushed to the margins.
Thirdly, it is necessary to pinpoint the linkages between “public interest” and the necessity of
community building in daily life. Next, it is essential to revive the often implicit notion of community
power – how various individuals can contribute to community change. This is particularly important
when the public services are pushed to conform “market rules” and those who are excluded or
marginalized are blamed as “social parasites.” Finally, it is important to apply this model particularly
to young people, who are marginalized through schooling, adultism and conventional democracy. Two
cases are presented to illustrate how this approach can foster cooperation and creativity in daily life.

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IS052
IN MEMORY OF PROFESSOR GIUSEPPE COSTANTINO - TEMAS
TEST ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS IN
MULTICULTURAL SOCIETIES
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Convenor
Presenters

Gian Marco Sardi, S.I.P.Si.Vi, Cuneo - Italy
Carolina Meucci, John Cabot University, Rome - Italy
Daniel Dupertuis, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Buenos Aires - Argentina
Elsa Cardalda, Ponce Medical School and Health Sciences, Ponce - Puerto Rico
Erminia Costantino on behalf of Giuseppe Costantino, American Multicultural
Institute, New York - United States
Gian Marco Sardi, S.I.P.Si.Vi, Cuneo - Italy
Leib Litman, Touro College & University System, New York - United States
Vito Tummino, President of FISSP (Italian Federation of Societies of Psychology)

Reporting of the standardizations of the minority and nonminority versions of the TEMAS (tell-Me-AStory) Multicultural test in the U.S.A, the Jewish TEMAS, the Latin-American versions in Puerto
Rico and Argentina, and the Romanian TEMAS version. The TEMAS presents several different
variables, the use of chromatic pictures, bipolarities of the cards, contemporary settings and familiar
themes, the use of a problem-solving scoring system, and normative standardizations for several
international groups. The TEMAS was first published in the USA as the sole multicultural narrative
test, normed with Black, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic, and White groups to address the emic and etic
validity in assessing minority and nonminority children/adolescents.Research indicates that the
TEMAS is a valid instrument for the assessment of culturally diverse children in the USA and other
countries.Objectives are to report on the development of the TEMAS for assessment of multicultural
children, international validation of its clinical utility, and TEMAS dissemination in the USA and in
other countries.

STANDARDIZATION OF TEMAS (TELL-ME-A-STORY) TEST IN THE U.S.A AND
OTHER COUNTRIES
Giuseppe Costantino,.Erminia Costantino, Carolina Meucci, Elsa Cardalda, Gian Marco Sardi
The development of TEMAS in the USA was to address the emic and etic validity in constructing a
psychometrically sound multicultural narrative test for children/ adolescents. The TEMAS was
standardized on 650 youngsters aged 5 to 13 and normed on: Black, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic, and
White. There are two parallel versions: minority and nonminority and two forms, the short with 9
cards and: the long with 23 cards. The test assesses cognitive, personality and affective functions and
is scored objectively. Numerous studies have shown that the TEMAS test presents concurrent and
predictive validity in the assessment of culturally diverse children /adolescents.

COMPARISON OF THE TAT, CAT AND TEMAS TESTS IN ASSESSING HISPANIC
CHILDREN
Elsa Cardalda
This study assessed the differential validity of the Thematic Apperception Test, Child Apperception
Test and the TEMAS (Tell-Me-A-Story) Test in assessing personality of 122 school-age Puerto Rican
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children in Puerto Rico. The three tests individually administered. The study used qualitative analyses
in assessing the thematic content and quantitative analyses in assessing fluency of the stories. Findings
indicated that the TEMAS protocols were more complete and extensive, than those of the TAT and
CAT; thus supporting the clinical utility of TEMAS in assessing culturally diverse
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VALIDATION OF THE JEWISH TEMAS TEST
Giuseppe Costantino LeibLitman, Richard Waxman, CheskieRosenzweig. YairMaman Dan Sharir, and
Elizabete Santos
In 2011 there were 6.588 million Jews in the USA, with 1.6 million living in New York City
increasing 9% in the last 10 years;with also a 20% poverty level growth. This poverty rate places
Jewish children at risk of mental health problems like other minority children. The Jewish TEMAS
was developed as a culturally oriented test and validated in two preliminary studies. The results of the
first study, using 60 undergraduate College Jewish students, showed that J-TEMAS cards were more
relevant to Jewish culture than the American cards. The results of the second study, using 110 Jewish
children showed that the card's relevance was associated with clinically meaningful stories where
English language transitioned to Hebrew. The results indicated that the theoretical framework and the
new pictures were valid for the Jewish population.

VALIDATION OF THE TEMAS TEST IN ARGENTINA
Daniel Dupertuis, Ernesto Pais, Guadalupe Forti
Argentina has 42 million people, of which 95% are White and 25% are under the age of14.
Additionally, it has a high utilization of psychological services and a high number of psychologists.
The TEMAS is standardized in order to provide a more valid assessment than the TAT and CAT tests.
A total of 320 boys and girls, ages 6 to 13 are used. Preliminary results indicated that several pictures
needed to be redesigned in order to be more culturally relevant. In addition, comparison of the tested
Argentenian children were more similar to the White normative children of the American version in
cognitive, affective and personality functions than the normative Hispanic children.

UTILITY OF TEMAS TEST IN ASSESSING ABUSED CHILDREN IN ROMANIA
Gabriela Marc
Romania has one of the highest numbers of children living in placement centers and foster care of all
nations in Eastern Europe. The literature indicates that these children suffer child abuse and child
neglect. This study used the TEMAS test to assess 80 children in placement centers and 40 children
living in intact homes. Results indicated that placement children showed poorer interpersonal
relations, higher anxiety/depression and aggression, and lower self-esteem and sexual identity than
children living in intact home, thus indicating a valid clinical utility of the TEMAS test

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IS053
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF HUMAN ACHIEVEMENTS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Convenor
Presenters

Eris

Discussant

Andrzej Sękowski, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin - Poland
Andrzej Sękowski, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin - Poland
Anna Hawrot, Educational Research Institute, Warsaw - Poland
Ewa Czerniawska, University of Warsaw, Warsaw - Poland
Maria Ledzińska, University of Warsaw, Warsaw - Poland
Roberta Renati, Phronesis Centre for Potential Development & Resilience Nurturing Foundation, Milan - Italy
Sławomir Postek, University of Warsaw, Warsaw - Poland
Steven Pfeiffer, Florida State University, Tallahassee - United States
Ewa Czerniawska , University of Warsaw, Warsaw - Poland

The symposium deals with the problems of human achievement. Achievements constitute one of the
most important motifs of human activity. They are connected with the intellectual as well as the
motivational-and-emotional spheres of human personality and are thus related, among others, to
human giftedness, motivation, the value system, and self-esteem. The area in which an individual
achieves and the level of achievement are conditioned both by personality traits as well as the
environment in which one grows up. During the symposium, results of research will be presented
concerning both gifted students as well as adults who have been successful in various areas of activity,
including managerial positions. A person's achievements are associated with the period of life he or
she is in. At school, achievement is often related to learning activity. Achievements of adults are often
associated with professional activity. Symposium speakers pay special attention to individuals with
outstanding achievements at school and work. The papers discuss research on personality-related
determinants of outstanding achievements. An analysis of outstanding achievements shows the
particular importance of achievement motivation, analytical, creative and practical intelligence, as
well as metacognitive abilities. The key issues of the symposium are connected with the psychology of
giftedness and the psychology of individual differences. An analysis of the determinants of
achievements of gifted persons shows a great variety of the ways in which they can become
successful. Factors which reduce the level of achievements of gifted persons will also be discussed.
The importance of the area of achievement will be highlighted. Academic and professional
achievements have different determinants. The symposium has an international character and it will
feature studies of gifted persons conducted in Europe and the USA.

HUMAN ACHIEVEMENT AS A SUBJECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Andrzej Sekowski
The article presents results of research on psychological determinants of human achievement. A
conception of psychological determinants of outstanding human achievement, taking into account both
the intellectual and motivational spheres including life goals and the environment, is discussed against
the background of the presented research.

PATTERNS OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUPPORT IN LEARNING SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Anna Hawrot, Ewa Czerniawska
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The goal of the paper is to examine patterns of out-of-school support in learning school subjects and to
verify the relationship between these patterns and school achievement. Analyses included data for
over 5000 lower secondary school students from 291 classes and 150 schools collected over three
years of schooling.

TRAJECTORIES OF WELL-BEING IN GIFTED CHILDREN. A RISK AND PROTECTIVE
FACTORS PERSPECTIVE.
Roberta Renati, Steven Pfeiffer
Gifted children have unique traits and needs. If these essentials are not supported, children may
display social-emotional and behavioural problems that could affect their trajectories to positive wellbeing and achievement. The crucial role of emotional intelligence will be examined. Implications for
intervention will be addressed.

PSYCHOLOGICAL MECHANISM OF INFORMATION OVERLOAD IN HIGH RANKING
MANAGERS – THEORETICAL MUSINGS AND VERY PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS.
Sławomir Postek, Maria Ledzińska
The talk covers the subject of psychological profiles of high achieving managers in relation to their
main professional focus: processing information. A sample of 124 Polish high ranking managers was
tested – the resulting holistic model of mediators and moderators of information stress will be
presented and its practical implications discussed.

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IS054
DECISION MAKING IN A LIFE-SPAN PERSPECTIVE
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Antonella Marchetti, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Alan Sanfey, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen - Netherlands
Barbara Colombo, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Cristina Bicchieri, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - United States
Ilaria Castelli, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Simona Sacchi, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

The ability to adapt oneself in an efficient and productive way to our daily social environment is an
important challenge for humans, and this challenge is successfully met due to several fundamental
processes that have developed throughout the evolution of our species. In this Symposium, we are
particularly interested in decision making, i.e. the ability to process multiple alternatives and choose
an optimal course of action to achieve the individuals’ goals in a given situation.
The theoretical perspective we adopt in this Symposium is a life-span one, in order to investigate the
changes of decision making across ages and its possible relationships with other abilities or aspects of
development.
The important psycho-social ability here considered in relation to decision making is Theory of Mind,
i.e. the capacity to interpret behaviors in terms of mental states, analyzed in children and in the elderly
(Presentations n. 1, 3, 4). The evidences obtained from behavioral experiments are discusses along
with the evidences regarding the neural basis of decision making implied in complex strategic
situations (Presentation n. 2).

“EASIER SAID THAN DONE”: THE SENSITIVITY TO A SOCIAL NORM OF FAIRNESS
IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
Cristina Bicchieri
The sensitivity to fairness undergoes relevant changes in decision-making development. Bargaining
games with Primary school-aged children allow to discover if they are sensible to a social norm of
fairness and if they behave accordingly. Theory of Mind is also investigated, as it is involved in social
interactions.

DECISION NEUROSCIENCE - NEW PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL CHOICE
Alan Sanfey
Decision Neuroscience utilizes novel approaches to the study of both individual and interactive
decision-making by combining the methods of behavioral experiments, functional neuroimaging, and
formal economic models. Examining sophisticated high-level behavior at a neural level can provide
important clues to the mechanisms of decision-making.

DECISION MAKING AND THEORY OF MIND IN THE ELDERLY
Ilaria Castelli
The increase in life prospects and the on-going socio-economic level of our society changed our view
of the aging process. It is important to understand the changes not only of physical and cognitive
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skills, but also of the socio-cognitive skills which contribute to the ability to interact with others, such
as Theory of Mind and decision making.

DECISION-MAKING AND LIES
Barbara Colombo
In economic domain people are often required to make decisions by taking into account the perceived
intentions of the partners. The aim of this study was to test how the perception that the responder is
lying affects proposers’ offers in the Ultimatum Game. Results suggest that lie detection is crucial in
economic decisions involving the interaction with other people and that visual behaviors, as well as
other stylistic variables, play a mediating role.

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IS055
THE STRIVING TO HAVE AN INNER COMPASS AS A
FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF EMERGING ADULTS' NEED FOR
AUTONOMY: PARENTAL ANTECEDENTS AND EFFECTS ON
RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENTS AND VALUE INTERNALIZATION
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
B10. Development and education - Parenting
Convenor
Presenters

Discussants

Avi Assor, Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva - Israel
Avi Assor, Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva - Israel
Beiwen Chen , Ghent University, Ghent - Belgium
Maria Brambilla, University of Bergamo, Bergamo - Italy
Ohad Ezra, Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva - Israel
Yu Shi, Purdue University, West Lafayette - United States
Avi Assor , Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva - Israel
Guy Roth, Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva - Israel

According to Assor (2012), people's need for autonomy has two important components: (a) the
striving to feel that one is free from control and pressure, and (b) the striving to feel that one has
authentic, direction-giving, goals, values and interests. This latter component was termed by Assor
(2012) Inner Compass (and see also Ryan, Deci & Vansteenkiste, 2015 on this concept). Research
based on self determination theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000) has focused mainly on the first component ,
and only indirectly examined the internal compass component.
The present symposium includes three presentations exploring antecedents and consequences of
adolescents' and young adults' experience of inner compass. The first presentation examines Chinese
students' experience of their mother as: (1) validating their inner compass, and (2) providing optional
choice and being non-controlling, as two unique predictors of positive relationships with mother.
Results support the proposed two-component view of the need for autonomy. The second presentation
replicates the findings obtained with Chinese students with Jewish Israeli students, thus suggesting
that the proposed two-component view of the need for autonomy may be valid across very different
cultures. This presentation also explores the role identification with mother's values as a predictor of
the experience of having an inner compass. The last presentation focuses on the socializing practice of
Inherent Value Demonstration (IVD): demonstrating the socializing agent's values in behaviour and
showing that the agent feels content while engaged in the behaviour. It was found that IVD contributes
to adolescents' identification with parents' values; and thereby possibly contributing to the formation
of a firm inner compass and a concomitant sense of autonomy.
Discussion will examine the proposed two-component view of the need for autonomy and a number of
related issues. For example: Are there under-explored aspects of parenting behaviour that may support
the formation of an inner compass in adolescents and young adults? We will focus on three such
aspects: Inner value demonstration, Fostering Inner Valuing, Supporting value exploration, and
parent's intrinsic values.

MATERNAL VALIDATION OF CHINESE COLLEGE STUDENTS' INNER COMPASS AS A
PREDICTOR OF CHILDREN’S VITALITY: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF AUTONOMOUS
MOTIVATION TO SPEND TIME WITH MOM
Yu Shi, Beiwen Chen and Avi Assor
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According to Assor (2012), in order for people to feel that their need for autonomy is satisfied they
need to feel that: (a) they have an internal compass - authentic, direction-giving. values, goals and
interests, and (b) they have optional choice and are not pressured or controlled. When close others are
perceived to support both aspects of the need for autonomy one is likely to feel autonomously
motivated to spend time with them, which in turn is likely to enhance feelings of vitality when being
around these people. While the contribution of the optional choice aspect of need for autonomy was
demonstrated in many studies guided by self determination theory (Ryan and Deci, 2000), no research
to-date has examined the effects of the experience of having an inner compass. Regression analysis of
data collected among 72 Chinese college-age students supported this view. Thus, students’ perception
of maternal ICV predicted their vitality when being with mother, and this relationship was fully
mediated by e autonomous motivation to spend time with mom. Path analysis also showed both ICV
and the experience of mother as providing choice and not controlling uniquely predicted motivation to
be with mother. Moreover, ICV predicted motivation to be with mother even after controlling for the
choice-vs-control aspect of need autonomy satisfaction; thus supporting our conceptualization of IC as
a distinctive, independent component of the need for autonomy.

REPLICATIONS AND FURTHER EXPLORATIONS OF THE EXPERIENCE OF HAVING
AN INNER COMPASS: CONSEQUENCES AND ANTECEDENTS.
Ohad Ezra and Avi Assor
Two studies were conducted to replicate and extend findings concerning the experience of having an
inner compass. Study 1 attempted to replicate the results obtained by Yu Shi (first presentation) in a
rather different, less hierarchical and less collective cultural group: Jewish college students in Israel.
Results of regression analysis and path analysis conducted on a sample of 140 college students were
very similar to those obtained by Yu Shi with Chinese students although as can be expected, Israeli
students perceived their mothers as higher on both inner compass validation and provision of optional
choice and low control. Thus, despite expected mean differences, it appears that there is cross-cultural
support for the two component of need for autonomy.
Study 2 examined the contribution of students' adoption of maternal values to the formation of a sense
of having an inner compass; that is to the experience of having authentic, direction-giving, values and
goals. As expected students' who reported having values similar to those of their mother also reported
a strong sense of inner compass to the extent that they felt autonomously motivated to adopt their
mother's values. In addition, holding intrinsic rather than extrinsic aspirations (Ryan, Sheldon, Kasser
& Deci, 1996) also contributed to having a firm sense of inner compass.
Taken together these studies further contribute to our understanding of the experience of having an
inner compass, its antecedents and consequences.

YOUTHS’ RELIGIOUS INTERNALIZATION AS A RESULT OF ADULTS’ BEHAVIORS:
THE ROLE OF BASIC AUTONOMY SUPPORT AND INTRINSIC VALUE
DEMONSTRATION
Maria Brambilla
It is possible to distinguish between at least two types of internalization of religion, called
identification and introjection (Ryan, Rigby & King, 1993), which differ in the degree of sense of
autonomy associated with the endorsement of religious values and practices: introjection is associated
with pressures to conform or with sense of unease, conflict and pressure, whereas identification is
experienced as more autonomous. We hypothesized that youths’ religious internalization can be
predicted by different adults’ behaviours, in particular Basic Autonomy Support (BAS, e.g. allowing
children to choose between different options and taking the chil's perspective) and Intrinsic Value
Demonstration (IVD, e.g. adults' behavior demonstrating the value they endorse, that is accompanied
by a sense of satisfaction and growth, thus demonstrating the inherent value of the behaviour). A study
with Italian Catholic youths investigated the role of BAS and IVD in affecting youths’ religious
internalization, considering both the context of family and group relations. Results show that BAS and
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IVD provided by parents, religious leaders and peers both positively predict religious identification
and not introjection. The role of IVD and identification with adults' values in promoting adolescents''
sense of inner compass will be discussed.

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IS056
THE STUDY OF INTRA-INDIVIDUAL VARIABILITY: IMPORTANCE
AND RELEVANCE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Convenor
Presenters

Anik de Ribaupierre, University of Geneva, Geneva - Switzerland
Andreas Ihle, University of Geneva, Geneva - Switzerland
Anik de Ribaupierre, University of Geneva, Geneva - Switzerland
Anna Maria Re, University of Padova, Padua - Italy
Cesare Cornoldi, University of Padova, Padua - Italy
Christian Chicherio, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva - Switzerland
Delphine Fagot, University of Geneva, Geneva - Switzerland
Douglas D. Garrett, Lifespan Neural Dynamics Group - Max Planck UCL Centre for
Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research; Max Planck Institute
for Human
Development, Berlin - Germany
Erika Borella, University of Padova, Padua - Italy
Florian Schmiedek, German Institute for International Educational Resarch (DIPF),
Frankfurt-am-Main; Max-Planck Institute for Human Development,
Berlin - Germany
Martin Lövdén, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm - Sweden
Matthias Kliegel, University of Geneva, Geneva - Switzerland
Nathalie Mella, University of Geneva, Geneva - Switzerland
Paolo Ghisletta, University of Geneva, Geneva - Switzerland
Robert S. Stawski , Oregon State University, Cervallis - United States
Roger Ratcliff, Ohio State University, Columbus - United States
Stuart W.S. MacDonald, University of Victoria, Victoria - United States
Ulman Lindenberger , Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin –
Germany

Most studies in developmental and in cognitive psychology have used the mean performance as an
indicator of the individuals’ functioning. This almost exclusive emphasis on the mean, despite
numerous warnings over the years that individual variability has to be considered a fundamental
phenomenon, has led to the belief that fluctuations in behavior and heterogeneity across tasks are a
marker of dysfunctioning. A number of studies, in particular in the field of healthy and of pathological
cognitive aging, have now demonstrated that intra-individual variability (defined as short-term withintask fluctuations, or across time or tasks) provides a complementary information to that provided by
the mean. It might even constitute a reliable indicator of later cognitive dysfunctioning. Yet, studies
are still scarce, and a number of questions remain open, among which: while developmental
differences in variability have been rather convincingly demonstrated as concerns response times in
experimental tasks, it seems more difficult to observe them in terms of precision or accuracy scores;
also, there is no agreement reached yet on the best way to measure and model variability; or how does
behavioral variability relate to brain or other types of physiological (e.g., cardiac) variability.
The present symposium will address some of those issues. MacDonald and coll. review the various
types of variability that have been operationalized so far and discuss their relevance in the context of
aging. Schmiedek and coll. illustrate the use of diffusion modeling to disentangle various processes
underlying the increase in response times and in their variability in older adulthood. Garrett focuses on
the intriguing finding that brain variability follows an inverse developmental curve relative to that of
behavior variability. Mella and coll. illustrate the very large interindividual differences in
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intraindividual change on the basis of findings from a longitudinal study. Kliegel and coll. present first
empirical evidence about variability in prospective memory, which might raise some particular
methodological difficulties while obviously relevant for everyday memory. Finally, Borella and coll.
address the relevance of the study of variability for our understanding of developmental disorders in
children such as ADHD or dyslexia. If time allows, a discussion will take place among the
contributors to this symposium.

‘VARIABILITY’
IN
DEFINITIONS
OF
INTRAINDIVIDUAL
VARIABILITY:
COMPARISONS AND IMPLICATIONS
Stuart W.S. MacDonald, & Robert S. Stawski
Numerous definitions of response time variability are employed, with few studies comparing
competing operationalizations. We employ data from measurement burst studies to compare common
variability definitions. Discussion will focus on the implications of competing variability
operationalizations for improving our understanding of cognitive aging.

DIFFUSION MODEL ANALYSES OF INDIVIDUAL AND AGE-RELATED DIFFERENCES
AND PRACTICE-RELATED CHANGES IN CHOICE REACTION TASKS
F. Schmiedek, Roger Ratcliff, Martin Lövdén, & U. Lindenberger
With data from 101 younger and 103 older adults who practiced three choice-reaction tasks in 100
sessions, the use of diffusion modeling to understand individual and age-related differences as well as
practice-related changes in different aspects of performance, like means and intraindividual standard
deviations of reaction time, is demonstrated.

WHEN “NOISE” BECOMES “SIGNAL” IN THE STUDY OF HUMAN AGING AND
COGNITION
Douglas D. Garrett
Healthy brains are highly dynamic across moments, and these dynamics often reduce with aging. Our
work suggests that, contrary to traditional theoretical expectations of adult-developmental increases in
"neural noise," brain aging could instead be re-conceived of as a generalized process of increasing
system rigidity and loss of dynamic range.

CHANGES IN INTRAINDIVIDUAL VARIABILITY WITH AGING
Nathalie Mella, Delphine Fagot, & Anik de Ribaupierre
Within-individual changes in older adults in both mean level of performance and intraindividual
variability were analyzed, using bootstrap analyses, in a longitudinal study over a period of 4-5 years.
Results showed little systematic change and large inter-individual differences in intraindividual
change and in intraindividual variability.

EXPLORING VARIABILITY IN EVERYDAY-RELEVANT MEMORY FUNCTIONS
ACROSS ADULTHOOD
Matthias Kliegel, Andreas Ihle, & Paolo Ghisletta
One of the most frequent everyday memory tasks is to remember to execute delayed intentions (e.g.,
taking medication in time). The processes underlying this goal-directed behavior have been termed
prospective memory. The present talk will present first systematic studies exploring variability in this
everyday-relevant memory function in young and older adults.

INTRAINDIVIDUAL VARIABILITY IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
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Erika Borella, Christian Chicherio, Anna Maria Re , & Cesare Cornoldi
The aim of this presentation is to illustrate and discuss the contribution of intraindividual variability
(IIV) in understanding developmental disabilities, with a special focus on Attention-Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder and dyslexia. IIV in cognitive measures and skills directly related with school
learning in such disabilities will be considered.

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IS057
AGGRESSION AND VIOLENCE ACROSS CONTEXTS AND
COUNTRIES
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behavior
Convenor
Presenters

John Tisak, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green - United States
Ersilia Menesini, University of Florence, Florence - Italy
Georges Steffgen, University of Luxembourg, Walferdange - Luxembourg
Guido Alessandri, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Marie S. Tisak, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green - United States

Aggression and violence has been a very important study in the lives of children and young adults
across different countries or cultures. There are numerous journals and international conferences
devoted to this theme. In this symposium, we chose to include top and respected researchers from
different countries who have contributed to the understanding of aggression and violence. Therefore,
the main presenters are from Italy, Luxembourg, and the United States. However, the research they
present extends beyond these countries. Furthermore, each focus on a different context with
aggression and violence. In the first presentation, Tisak et al., will focus on elements, which may
influence aggressive behaviors among youth offenders, including prior exposure as a victim, prior own
aggressive behavior (via personal reports and official arrest records) and parental factors. The second
presentation, by Alessandriet al., integrates aggression and prosocial behavior by examining short term
influences between bullies and those who are altruistic. In their longitudinal study they were able to
use the ATL statistical model to separate effects that are state like (variable) to those that are stable
(trait-like). The third presentation by Steffgen compares who students in two different countries,
Luxemburg and Germany cope with cyberbullying in different bystander roles, such as assistants,
reinforcers, defenders, and outsiders. Menesiniet al., in the 4th presentation will discuss findings of
comparing adolescents’ perceptions of the seriousness as well as their definitions of bullying (face-toface) and cyberbullying (online). The study consisted of a cross-cultural study across 5 countries
(Italy, Germany, Estonia, Turchia, and Spain). An integrated discussion will follow.

PREDICTORS OF MODERATE AND SEVERE AGGRESSION AMONG ADOLESCENT
OFFENDERS: THE INFLUENCE OF PRIOR EXPOSURE, PRIOR BEHAVIOR, AND
PARENTAL FACTORS
Marie S. Tisak, John Tisak, Erin R. Baker, & Allison Kiefner-Burmeister
Two hundred and fifty-four adolescent offenders responded to how often they were a victim and/or
instigator regarding aggression and violence. Views of how caring and how controlling their parent(s)
were to them were also assessed. Based on their official arrest records, we examined whether
childhood familial problems, facilitated a juvenile committing more crimes than juveniles with no past
court interventions.

BULLIES AND ALTRUISTS UNDER THE LENS: UNDERSTANDING THE SHORT TERM
RELATIONS BETWEEN AGGRESSION AND PROSOCIALITY
Guido Alessandri, CorradoFagnani, & Michele Vecchione
A sample of 180 secondary school children (55% females), were assessed five times during two years,
for disentangling the short term influences between aggression and prosociality. The ALT model
allowed us to decompose the effects due to the state components of the variables, and those
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attributable to their stable (i.e., like-trait") components, while considering their developmental
trajectories.

COPING WITH CYBERBULLYING: A COMPARISON BETWEEN STUDENTS FROM
LUXEMBURG AND GERMANY
Georges Steffgen
This study explored how participants in cyberbullying incidents in Luxembourg (N = 150) and
Germany (N =212) differ in coping behavior. Students completed a questionnaire on participant role
and coping. Coping behavior was classified into six strategies: productive other-focused strategies,
productive self-focused strategies, nonproductive avoidance, relationships improvement,
aggressive/assertive response, and technical response.

BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING DEFINITION AND PERCEPTION OF
SERIOUSNESS: DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES ACROSS COUNTRIES
ErsiliaMenesini, Annalaura Nocentini, Benedetta Emanuela Palladino, PiretLuik, Karin Naruskov,
Rosario Ortego, Juan Calmaestra, Herbert Scheithauer, Markus Hess, Anja Schultze-Krumbholz,
Zehra Ucanok, & Aysun Dogan
The aim of this study is to compare different perception of seriousness and definition of bullying and
cyberbullying in face to face and online contexts. To this purpose a set of 32 scenarios were developed
and used in a cross-cultural study across 5 countries (Italy, Germany, Estonia, Turchia and Spain) with
adolescents between 12 and 15 years of age.

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POSITIVE ORIENTATION: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE AND
THEORETICAL IMPLICATIONS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Convenors

Presenters

Promotion,

Guido Alessandri, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Piotr K. Oleś, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin - Poland
Tomasz Jankowski, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin - Poland
Beata Bajcar, Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław - Poland
Carol Ryff, University of Wisconsin, Madison - United States
Corrado Fagnani, National Centre for Epidemiology, Surveillance and Health
Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome - Italy
Guido Alessandri, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Kinga Lachowicz-Tabaczek, University of Wrocław, Wrocław - Poland
Michele Vecchione, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Piotr K. Oleś, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin - Poland
Tomasz Jankowski, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin - Poland

The main issue we would like to discuss during the symposium is - as the title suggests - positive
orientation, which is understood as a stable disposition to evaluate oneself, one`s life and future in a
positive way. Recent studies published by Caprara and his coworkers have revealed that some
variables used widely in research on well-being – that is self-esteem, satisfaction with life and
optimism – can be explained in a large degree by the higher-order factor, called positive orientation.
Research show that the positive orientation, although in a large extent inherited, is a different construct
than on the one hand personality traits, like for example the Big Five, and on the other hand consists
on three mentioned above variables and significantly correlates with the others like generalized selfefficacy or positive affect. Thus we plan to organize symposium around the "positivity" factor to
present some ideas and results on it. We would like to refer to a broader scope of variables describing
positive or optimal functioning of the person. We are interested in research challenges as well as
possible limitation of the model of positive orientation. Possible area of interest refer to a wide range
of problems related to eudemonic and hedonic well-being, growth, happiness and others.

POSITIVE ORIENTATION: FROM EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE TO AN OUTLINE OF THE
THEORY
Piotr Oleś
The paper aims at introducing three problems: (1) the structure of positive orientation, as constituted
of meaning of life and self-esteem, optimism and life satisfaction; (2) correspondence between
positive orientation and other variables describing well-being like generalized self efficacy or love for
life; (3) possible interpretations of positive orientation: its, origins, adaptive functions, and specificity.

DYNAMIC RELATIONS AMONG PSYCHOLOGICAL EXHAUSTION, POSITIVE AFFECT
AND POSITIVITY
Guido Alessandri & Corrado Fagnani
The present prospective study examined the prediction of psychological exhaustion (ESA) from
Positivity (POS) and Positive affect (PA) using weekly diaries kept by 228 undergraduate Italian
psychology students. Results supported a model in which a psychological resource, Positivity,
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positively predicted a psycho-physiological state (i.e., psychological exhaustion) indirectly through
mediation by a component of mood (i.e., positive affect).

POSITIVE ORIENTATION AND ADAPTIVE SELF
Tomasz Jankowski
Presented study conducted with 200 participants verified hypotheses about significant relationship
between Positive Orientation and an adaptive ‘core self’ (high self-concept clarity, low self-esteem
contingency, low self-rumination). Results showed that PO is a strong predictor of the adaptive
features of the self-concept, and that the self-concept clarity and rumination (but not self-esteem
contingency) are significant mediators between positive orientation and hedonic balance.

POSITIVE ORIENTATION MAY BE A STATE: THE ROLE OF THINKING ABOUT
DISTANT FUTURE
Kinga Lachowicz-Tabaczek, Beata Bajcar
Positive orientation is defined as a set of stable dispositions related to self-esteem, optimism and life
satisfaction. In this paper we propose to broaden the concept of positive orientation by considering it
not only as a dispositional construct but also as a state. We will present the results of studies which
show that thinking about more distant future in comparison to thinking about closer future lead to an
increase of self-esteem as a state, an improvement of positive mood and a growth of optimism
concerning future self-appraisals. Additionally, these effects turn out to be significantly stronger
among individuals with dispositional low self-esteem than in high self-esteem individuals. These
results may suggest the existence of state positive orientation which could be developed even among
people whose dispositional positive orientation is low.

POSITIVITY AS A DEVELOPMENTAL PREDICTOR OF HAPPINESS
Michele Vecchione & Guido Alessandri
The present study examined whether positivity, conceptualized as a pervasive mode of appraising,
viewing, and perceiving life from a positive stance, predicts chronic positive affectivity across time or
vice versa. Participants (263 participants [47% females]), were followed for eight years (from 15.5
years to 23.5 years). Longitudinal findings corroborated the posited paths of relations, with positivity
significantly predicting positive affectivity across time rather than vice versa.

THE CRITICAL ROLE OF THE NEGATIVE IN UNDERSTANDING OPTIMAL HUMAN
FUNCTIONING
Carol Ryff
This presentation will argue that optimal human functioning requires an integration of positive and
negative psychological experience. The perspective will be illustrated with a model of psychological
well-being that explicates how qualities such as purpose in life, personal growth, and self-acceptance
frequently involve encounters with life challenges and adversity. Empirical examples from the
literature on human resilience will be offered as an alternative to an exclusively positive orientation.

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COUNSELING IN CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
E22. Health and clinical Intervention - Other
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Mario Fulcheri, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti - Italy
Carlo Cristini, University of Brescia, Brescia - Italy
Guido Serchielli, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna
- Italy
Irene Sborlini, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara - Italy
Maria Francesca Freda, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy
Maria Grazia Strepparava , University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Nicolae Mitrofan, University of Bucharest, Bucharest - Romania

In this current era of evidence-based practice, the mental health disciplines of psychology, both on the
side of psychotherapy both on the perspective of professional counseling, have embraced the
competency movement and its culture of competency. Competence and competency are closely related
terms: whereas some authors use the words interchangeably, others differentiate them wherein
competence refers to the potential or capacity to perform and competency means the actual
performance or demonstration of that capacity. Competence involves a broad spectrum of personal
and professional capacities relative to a given external standard or requirement. Competence is also
described as the habitual and judicious use of communication, knowledge, technical skills, clinical
reasoning, emotions, values and reflection in daily practice for the benefit of the individual and the
community. On the other hand, competency is the capacity to integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes
reflected in the quality of clinical practice. An ongoing initiative of the American Psychological
Association (APA) has been to shift professional training in psychology from a core curriculum model
to a core competency model of learning. More specifically the National Council of Schools and
Programs of Professional Psychology has developed a set of seven competencies for the professional
practice of psychology: relationship, assessment, intervention, research and evaluation, consultation
and education, management and supervision, and diversity. The principal objective of the present
symposium is aimed both to delineate the structural professional characterization of counseling at
formative level, both to describe, in the context of Clinical and Health Psychology, the fundamental
role of this intervention on psychological well-being and quality of life (with focus on Learning
Disabilities, Active Ageing, Narrative Methodology, University and Occupational Counseling).

AMBIGUITY, COURAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT IN THE ACTIVE
AGEING: THE ROLE OF COUNSELING
Cristini C., Peirone L., Carrozzino D., Cesa-Bianchi M.
The complex characterization of ageing process, due to the constitutive structural ambiguity of the
phenomenon, is related to paradigm of Enviromental Enrichment. The focus of counseling in the
ageing is sustained by encouraging process, as a specific tool for a discovery both of a right to the
anger, both of a new creative sense of life.

THE ROLE OF DIFFERENT NARRATIVE MODES AND MEDIA IN COUNSELING
GROUP INTERVENTION
Freda M. F., Esposito G., Martino M. L., Valerio P., Gonzales-Monteagudo J., Stanescu D. F.
The contribution discusses an intervention group counseling carried out within the INSTALL
European Project aimed to promote mentalization competence with underachieving students in late
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with studies. The intervention used a narrative methodology, the Narrative Mediation Path (NMP), as
a mediation tool for the promotion of mentalization functions.

LEARNING DISABILITIES & EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY WORLD: WORK IN
PROGRESS?
Sborlini I., Paoloni G., Sorgi K., Conti C., Orsucci F.
In the university field the psychological counseling to Specific Learning Difficulties is part of the
range of services offered in order to strengthen skills and abilities of student development, through the
activities of reception, guidance, mentoring and teaching mediation, promoting full inclusion and
protection of equal opportunities for study.

THE ROLE OF THE CLINICAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING ON THE HEALTH OF
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Rezzonico G., Bani M., Strepparava M.G.
University counseling service can be seen as a front-line service to detect and manage at an early stage
mental health issues in young adults helping them in crucial turning points in lifespan development
and to detect early psychopathological. This paper presents the effectiveness data of a university
counseling service.

THE COUNSELING FUNCTION IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Sarchielli G., Di Fabio A., Sirigatti S.
The aim of the presentation is to examine counseling as a special professional function in the field of
Clinical, Health and Occupational Psychology. This function involves different multidimensional
competencies and professional activities and might become an important intervention area for scientist
and practitioners also in Italy.

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IS060
SUPPORTING TRANSITIONS TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
EUROPE: THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

F11. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics – Environment and sustainability
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Ricardo García Mira, University of A Coruña, A Coruña - Spain
Adina Dumitru, University of A Coruña, A Coruña - Spain
Ellen Matthies, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg - Germany
Giuseppe Carrus, University of Roma Tre, Rome - Italy
Irina Macsinga, West University of Timisoara, Timisoara - Romania
Tony Craig, The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen - United Kingdom
Marino Bonaiuto, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

Despite cross-cutting multidisciplinary research and policy efforts in most European states it has not
been possible to achieve significant changes in consumption and production which would reverse or
slow down the devastating projections outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climatic Change
(IPCC) for the ecosystems. The role of Environmental Psychology in giving responses to some key
societal challenges is becoming more widely recognized within the broader field of Environmental
Sciences, providing both conceptual frameworks for the understanding of key aspects of global
problems and methodologies for exploring the human-environment interactions. Considerable research
funds have been dedicated to investigate the barriers to and drivers of transitions to sustainable
societies and to define the processes and tools that would promote multi-level changes towards
sustainability. It has long been recognized that for transitions to sustainable societies to be effective, it
is necessary to tackle both consumption and production, and to conceptualize lifestyles as situated
patterns of activities, in contexts such as workplaces, homes and communities.
The present symposium will explore the multiple research dimensions and determinants of
sustainability transitions, as well as the main obstacles to achieving considerable greenhouse gas
emissions reductions in areas such as energy consumption, waste generation and management or
mobility. It will explore the psychological and social factors influencing (un)sustainable behaviors,
and the utility of different tools for the definition and testing of pathways for the transformation of
workplaces and communities, such as participatory scenario development tools, modeling and
simulations. Within a multi-disciplinary framework, it will show how social science theory, modeling
tools and multi-method empirical research can describe the conditions under which sustainable
lifestyles can become the norm, rather than the exception.

A TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES
Adina Dumitru
Although embedded practices and lock-in systems account for part of the difficulty in tackling climate
change, individual behavior still plays a key role in sustainable transitions. We will discuss an
approach to lifestyles that considers the temporal and spatial dimensions of environmentally-relevant
behavior and show how it can inform both research and policy.

SOCIAL DOMINANCE ORIENTATION, MINDFULNESS AND PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL
BEHAVIOUR
Giuseppe Carrus, Fridanna Maricchiolo, Angelo Panno & Lucia Mannetti
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Previous studies showed that Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) on the one hand, and Mindfulness,
on the other hand, are related to environmentally relevant behaviors (ERB). In a correlational survey
we test a mediation path from SDO to ERB, through mindfulness. Findings show that lower SDO is
related to greater mindfulness, which in turn, is related to more ERB.

INTENT PLUS IMPACT IS NEEDED! IMPLICATIONS OF A TWOFOLD PERSPECTIVE
ON SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION
PROGRAMS
Ellen Matthies
Within the discourse of education for sustainable development a twofold definition of individual
sustainable consumptionis common, comprising intent and impact aspects of individual sustainable
behaviours. We take up this definition and show that it is in accordance with the psychological
knowledge about possible longterm and side effects of interventions in the domain of environmentally
significant behavior.

BUILDING MODELS OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: FROM STATISTICAL MODELLING
TO SOCIAL SIMULATION OF ACTIVITY PATTERNS
Tony Craig
Basic and advanced statistical methods have, for a long time played akey role within the
psychologist’s toolbox. We report here on some successful collaborations between environmental
psychologists and computer scientists, and introduce some ideas from agent based modelling that can
help in developing understanding of sustainability transitions.

THE ROLE OF IMPLICIT ATTITUDES IN SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE'S
DEVELOPMENT
Irina Macsinga
People decision to develop a sustainable lifestyle is related to their goals, with beneficial effects for
society. However, sometimes, there is an inconsistency between goals and behavior which creates an
ambivalent attitude. Using indirect measures, the study aims to identify people implicit attitudes
towards environmental issues, and based on the results, particular interventions are discussed.

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IS061
EMOTIONAL EATING
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot topics – Eating disorders
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Tatjana van Strien, Free University Amsterdam and Radboud University Nijmegen,
Nijmegen - Netherlands
Aranka Dol, Hanzehogeschool Groningen, Groningen - Netherlands
Carmen Keller, ETH Zurich, Zurich - Switzerland
Hanna Konttinen, University of Helsinki, Helsinki - Finland
Laura Winkens, VU University, Amsterdam - Netherlands
Tatjana van Strien, Free University Amsterdam and Radboud University Nijmegen,
Nijmegen – Netherlands
Tatjana van Strien, Free University Amsterdam and Radboud University Nijmegen,
Nijmegen - Netherlands

Emotional eating is an evolutionary atypical stress response. Distress is normally associated with a
hyperactive hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis (HPA-axis) with physiological reactions designed to
prepare the individual for a fight or flight response, thereby suppressing feelings of hunger. The
unnatural response of emotional is thought to be acquired as outcome of adverse rearing experiences
early in life. These may have lasting effects on the HPA-axis resulting in a hypoactive instead of
hyperactive HPA axis: increased food intake instead of the typical reduced food intake. There also
may be problems with attachment, autonomy-connectedness and emotion regulation skills, in
particular when perturped mother-infant relationships are involved. Emotional eating is characterized
by overeating in response to negative emotions with as outcome ‘Kummerspeck’: excess weight
gained from emotional overeating.
In this symposium we present new results from experiments and (longitudinal) questionnaire studies.
Carmen Keller (Zurich, Switzerland) presents new results of a large longitudinal Swiss study. Earlier
she showed that emotional eating was a strong predictor of increased BMI one year later and that
physical activity attenuated but not annulled this association. Hanna Konttinen (Helsinki, Finland)
presents longitudinal results on emotional eating and depressive feelings. Earlier she showed that
emotional eating was related to higher consumption of sweet foods and to lower physical activity selfefficacy. Laura Winkens (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) will present results on the question: Mindful
eating, emotional eating and depressive symptoms: how are they linked? Tatjana van Strien
(Nijmegen/Amsterdam, the Netherlands), explores eating in response to positive emotions in relation
to overweight. Aranka Doll (Groningen, The Netherlands) will demonstrate an app for eHaelth
emotional eating treatment.

DETERMINANTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF EMOTIONAL EATING: RESULTS OF A
FIVE-WAVE LONGITUDINAL STUDY
Carmen Keller, Christina Hartmann
We examine the influence of emotional eating on food choices and weight change in dependence of
personality traits (e. g. neuroticism), body image and life events. A population-based study in
Switzerland started in 2010 with yearly follow-up periods for five years (last wave in 2014, N=2880).
Results will be presented in the symposium.

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EMOTIONAL EATING AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AS PREDICTORS OF 7-YEAR
DIETARY AND BODY WEIGHT CHANGES
Hanna Konttinen, Satu Männistö & Ari Haukkala
The study aims to examine the interplay between emotional eating and depressive symptoms in
influencing long-term dietary and body weight changes in a Finnish population-based sample (the
DILGOM Study). Baseline took place in 2007 (N=5024) and follow-up is conducted in spring 2014.
The outcomes of the research will be presented in the symposium.

MINDFUL EATING, EMOTIONAL EATING AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS
Laura Winkens, Tatjana van Strien, Liisa Lähteenmäki, Madeleine Broman Toft, Ingeborg Brouwer,
Brenda Penninx, & Marjolein Visser
Mindful eating, emotional eating and depressive symptoms: how are they linked? In this presentation I
will present first results from the European MooDFOOD project, namely those of a cross-sectional
study in a Danish and Spanish sample.

POSITIVE VS NEGATIVE EMOTIONS/EMOTIONAL EATING AND OVERWEIGHT. IS
‘KUMMERSPECK’ A MISNOMER?
Tatjana van Strien (with Machteld A.Ouwens & Marianne Donker).
Positive emotions are a ‘neglected trigger for food intake’. Is eating in response to positive emotions
also related to overweight? In other words, is ‘Kummerspeck’ a misnomer and must we also speak of
‘Jollyfat’? I address this question in two questionnaire studies and one experiment with actual food
intake.

A GUIDED SELF HELP INTERNET INTERVENTION ON EMOTION REGULATION FOR
OBESE EMOTIONAL EATERS
Aranka Dol
I will demonstrate a smartphone app developed to practise emotion regulation skills. This application
is part of a 6-weeks Internet-based guided self-help intervention for obese high emotional eaters in a
group setting. Development of the intervention is in co-creation with the targetgroup and based on an
agile methodology.

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IS062
THE FUNCTIONAL-COGNITIVE FRAMEWORK IN PSYCHOLOGY
A18. General issues and basic processes - Theoretical approaches
Convenor

Marco Perugini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Baptist Liefooghe, Ghent University, Ghent - Belgium
Jan De Houwer, Ghent University, Ghent - Belgium
Klaus Fiedler, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg - Germany
Marco Perugini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Sean Hughes, Ghent University, Ghent – Belgium

The aim of this symposium is to identify elements that functional psychology can offer to cognitive
psychology, both as a general framework and with regard to a variety of topics such as cognitive
control, evaluative learning, personality, and social psychology. The basic idea is that both approaches
are not in competition because they operate at different levels of explanation. In fact, they might be
mutually supportive, provided that there is a commonlanguage to communicate with each other. The
symposium will include general talks on the details and merits of a Functional-Cognitive framework
in Psychology as well as more specific talks that exemplify its practical application to relevant issues
and domains.

INTRODUCING THE FUNCTIONAL-COGNITIVE FRAMEWORK
Jan De Houwer
Whereas functional psychologists explain behavior in terms of elements in the environment, cognitive
psychologists explain the impact of environment on behavior in terms of mediating mental processes.
In this presentation, I first argue that the functional and cognitive approach in psychology are mutually
supportive. That is, functional psychologists can help cognitive psychologists to uncover mediating
mental processes whereas cognitive psychologists can help functional researchers to identify new
environment-behavior relations. In the second part of the presentation, I review a number of potential
arguments for why functional and cognitive psychologist should not interact. I argue that these
arguments are based on misunderstandings or can be circumvented.

A FUNCTIONAL TAXONOMY FOR RESEARCH ON COGNITIVE CONTROL
Baptist Liefooghe, Jan De Houwer
Cognitive control is an important mental ability that has led to the construction of a multitude of
cognitive control tasks (CCTs) that measure effects, which are considered as proxies of mental
processes. Although the use of CCTs is vital for increasing our understanding of cognitive control,
there are still important gaps in our conceptualization of the communalities and differences between
performances on many different CCTs. In the present talk, we aim to shed some light on the universe
of effects that are observed in CCTs by introducing a functional taxonomy of CCTs and the effects
they reveal. We argue that much can be gained by describing CCT effects functionally as instances of
stimulus control. We then highlight the basis of our taxonomy by illustrating how different CCT
effects involve different aspects of stimulus control.

EVALUATIVE LEARNING: PUTTING THE FUNCTIONAL-COGNITIVE FRAMEWORK
TO THE TEST
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Sean Hughes, Jan De Houwer, Marco Perugini
Although humans may be biologically prepared to prefer certain stimuli over others, many of our likes
and dislikes are learned through on-going interactions in and with the environment. Over the last thirty
years, researchers have identified a number of important pathways through which novel preferences
may be formed and existing ones altered. Most of these pathways involve changes in liking due to
regularities in the presence of a single stimulus (e.g., mere exposure), two or more stimuli (e.g.,
evaluative conditioning) or between behavior and its consequences (e.g., approach/avoidance
learning). In this talk we offer intersecting regularities as a fourth and previously undiscovered
pathway for establishing likes and dislikes. We consider several important properties of preferences
that emerge in this way, discuss their implications for functional and mental theories of evaluation and
highlight a number of open questions and future directions for researchers in this area. In short, the
empirical and conceptual work outlined here represents an example of the functional-cognitive
framework ‘in action’.

A FUNCTIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON PERSONALITY STRUCTURE
Marco Perugini, Giulio Costantini, Jan De Houwer, Sean Hughes
Most personality psychology theories aim to describe systematic patterns of stable individual
differences in behaviors, sometimes including thoughts, emotions, and motivations and usually
referred to as traits. This conceptualization can easily lead to theoretical circularities in which
explanans and explanandum are mixed together (e.g., John is extraverted because goes to party and
John goes to parties because is extraverted). The possibility of applying a functional approach to
personality structure will be explored based on two core ideas. First, personality can be conceived as
relatively stable individual differences in the way in which regularities in the environment impact on
behavior. Second, different dimensions of personality (e.g., traits) refer to moderating impact of the
individual on (a) different types of environment-behavior relations (b) the impact that other
moderators (e.g., type of environmental regularity) have on environment-behavior relations, or (c) the
selection of environments that is expected to facilitate certain classes of behaviors.

ON THE (UNEQUAL) RELATION BETWEEN FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
AND COGNITIVE PROCESS RESEARCH
Klaus Fiedler
My first and foremost argument is that the relationship between functional and cognitive research is
asymmetric; the latter is existentially contingent on the former, but not vice versa. I will not refrain
from providing telling examples to explain why the bridges metaphor ought to be replaced a pyramid
that clearly conveys the fact that whatever cognitive-process research can accomplish in a few stellar
moments must be built on a firm fundament of functional research. I will also dare to express – taking
a long-ignored Skinnerian perspective – how modest the theoretical and empirical insights gained
from over 50 years of research on cognitive mechanisms have been. To outline my critical appraisal, I
will discuss the role of model fitting in general and mediation analysis as an instrument of process
diagnosis in particular, and the necessity to validate cognitive models in functional research. For
illustration, I will refer to recent developments in priming, to what I call a cognitive-environmental
approach to decision making, and to recent evidence on an attention-shift mechanism supposed to
underlie illusory correlations.

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For International Test Commission Track

IS063
COMBINED EMIC-ETIC APPROACH TO CULTURE-SENSITIVE
PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
A14. General issues and basic processes - Personality
Convenor
Fanny Cheung, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Presenters
Fons J. R. van de Vijver, Tilburg University, Tilburg; North-West University,
Potchefstroom
(South Africa); University of Queensland, Brisbane (Australia) - Netherlands
Jianxin Zhang, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing China
Qian Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Velichko H. Valchev, University of Pretoria, Pretoria - South Africa
Weiqiao Fan, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai - China

There is a growing need for psychological assessment across the world. Most psychological tests have
been developed in western countries, and are translated for local applications. There have been
criticisms on the shortcomings of this imposed etic approach, but the indigenization movement to
develop local measures also encountered major limitations. The universal (etic) versus the indigenous
(emic) debate is revisited in the internationalization stage of cross-cultural psychology. The combined
emic-etic approach to assessment is able to provide a culturally-sensitive perspective to meet local
needs while maintaining an international perspective for cross-cultural comparison. This approach
involves deriving culturally relevant constructs with bottom-up methods, followed by empirical
studies to develop and validate scales, and conducting cross-cultural studies to compare universality.
Two successful examples of the combined emic-etic approach to personality assessment are presented
in the symposium. Three papers will describe the incremental validity of indigenously derived emic
personality scales of the Chinese (Cross-cultural) Personality Inventory in predicting behavioral
outcomes beyond etic personality scales. Two papers will introduce the development of the South
African Personality Inventory for 11 ethnic and language groups in South Africa and the preliminary
findings on its etic and emic personality dimensions. These papers illustrate the principles and
methodology in developing and validating indigenously derived personality measures using the
combined emic-etic approach, and the promise of this approach in building culturally relevant
personality assessment measures.

RELATION OF WORK PERFORMANCE WITH IR FACTOR AND IR FACETS
Jianxin Zhang, Mingjie Zhou, Fen Ren
The Interpersonal Relatedness (IR) factor of personality traits has been consistently found in the
analyses of CPAI scales and items, and the factor is composed of such scales as Face (FAC), Renqing
(REN), and Harmony (HAR) which reflect the adherence to normative social relationships in
collectivistic cultures. It is believed that IR is much rooted in Chinese culture so that it can be used
more effectively and specifically to predict Chinese behaviors. Results of the recent studies in China
found that the IR trait of Chinese enterprise leaders is related to team performance in a reversed U
manner. Team performance scores lower if their leaders possess either higher or lower IR
characteristics. It coincides with the relationship between team performance and FAC facet scores of
team members. That is, members of a team would perform poorly if they either attach too much or too
little importance to face behaviors among themselves. In contrast, the HAR facet can predict team
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performance in a U manner: members of a team perform better if they either attach either more or less
importance to harmony among themselves. The implications of these results are discussed.

INCREMENTAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE EMIC PERSONALITY FACTOR BEYOND
ETIC
FACTORS
TO
UNDERSTAND
CHINESE
ADOLESCENTS'
CAREER
DEVELOPMENT
Weiqiao Fan
The study examined the contributions of Interpersonal Relatedness (IR) factor, as the emic factor in
the CPAI-A, beyond etic personality factors to career development among adolescents from different
China regions. 2193 Senior One students, aged 15-19 years (M=16.39, SD=.58), from Hong Kong
(613 students), urban Shanghai (804 students), and rural Zhejiang (776 students), were assessed for
their personality traits, vocational situation (i.e., vocational identity, information, and barriers), and
vocational exploration and commitment. The results indicated that, after controlling for etic
personality factors, the IR factor provided incremental contributions to adolescents’ career
development variables in general. However, some local cultural differences were found among the
samples. Specifically, IR showed significant contributions to vocational exploration and commitment
across the three Chinese samples. For vocational situation, the contributions of IR to vocational
identity and occupational information were significant only in the Shanghai and Zhejiang samples, but
non-signficant results were found in career barriers across three samples. The implications to career
guidance for high school students on different Chinese local cultural contexts were discussed.

FAMILY ORIENTATION AS AN EMIC PERSONALITY FACTOR: ITS ROLE IN THE
SOCIALIZATION PROCESS OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT AMONG CHINESE
ADOLESCENTS
Qian Wang, Fanny M. Cheung, Peter Chit Hei Mok, Weiqiao Fan
The current research examined how family orientation (an emic personality factor identified in
previous work on CPAI-A) may moderate the link from career-related parental support to Chinese
adolescents’ career decision making self-efficacy. Tenth graders (M age = 16.39 years, SD = .58) in
three regions in China (N = 583 in Hong Kong, N = 724 in urban Shanghai, and N = 700 in rural
Zhejiang) participated. In predicting career decision making self-efficacy, a significant interaction
between career-related parental support and family orientation was found, such that the greater
adolescents’ family orientation, the stronger the positive link from career-related parental support to
adolescents’ career decision making self-efficacy. This moderating role of family obligation was
evident in the three regions and among both males and females. A significant interaction between
career-related parental support, region and sex was also found, such that while the positive link from
career-related parental support to career decision making self-efficacy was of similar strength among
males and females in Hong Kong and urban Shanghai, this link was stronger among males (vs.
females) in rural Zhejiang. These findings illustrate how personality factors identified by the
combined emic-etic approach may be applied to understand the socialization process of career
development among Chinese adolescents, and also highlight the importance to pay attention to
similarities as well as differences across different regions within China and between the two sexes.

PERSONALITY STRUCTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA: AN EMIC—ETIC APPROACH
Fons J. R. van de Vijver, Deon Meiring, Velichko H. Valchev
The South African Personality Inventory (SAPI) project aims to develop a personality measure,
derived from the implicit personality conceptions in the different cultural groups in South Africa and
applicable to all 11 official languages of the country, combining emic and etic aspects of personality.
In the qualitative stage, a common personality model was developed from interviews with native
speakers of all languages. The model included 9 clusters: Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability,
Extraversion, Facilitating, Integrity, Intellect, Openness, Relationship Harmony, and Soft-Heartedness.
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In the quantitative stage, starting from the original personality descriptions, nearly 2,500 items were
devised and piloted separately per cluster (ns between 439 and 1,023). Hierarchical factor analysis was
performed to examine the underlying structure; psychometric and substantive criteria were employed
to select items. In consecutive steps, the item pool was reduced to 250 items. The questionnaire was
administered to 1,155 participants of all ethnic groups. The resulting structure had six factors, was
simpler than the qualitative model, with broader factors and strongly represented social-relational
aspects.

TRAITS AND DAILY BEHAVIOR IN DIFFERENT CULTURAL GROUPS IN SOUTH
AFRICA
Velichko H. Valchev, Deon Meiring, Fons J. R. van de Vijver,
There are systematic cross-cultural differences in the way people describe personality: People in
individualistic cultures use more abstract trait descriptions and perceive greater cross-situational
stability and predictability of behaviors (in short, perceive personality as more traited), whereas people
in collectivistic cultures—notably East Asia, but also Blacks in South Africa—use fewer traits and
perceive less stability and predictability. The extent to which these differences in perceptions are
associated with differences in actual consistency and predictability of behavior has been little
researched. The present study examined behavior prediction from trait ratings in Black and White
students in South Africa. Participants filled in locally developed personality inventories and measures
of hypothesized mediator variables (self-monitoring, lay beliefs, and communication norms), and kept
diaries listing personality-relevant behaviors for 21 days. The results are discussed with reference to
the integration of trait and cultural-psychology perspectives on personality and of indigenous and
cross-cultural psychology.

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IS064
INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC METHODS FOR APPROACHING
COMPLEXITY IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research design and experimental methods
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Santo Di Nuovo, University of Catania, Catania - Italy
Andrea Gaggioli, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Barbara Colombo, Catholic University of Milan-Brescia, Brescia - Italy
Daniela Maria Pajardi, University of Urbino, Urbino - Italy
Letizia Caso, University of Bergamo, Bergamo - Italy
Alessandro Antonietti, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

Complexity challenges the methods of scientific research, and the experimental approaches have
possible shortcomings, regarding uses and misuses of measurement instruments, variables, statistics.
Is it possible to approach complexity in psychological applied research?
To approach complexity we need appropriate methods, suitable to integrate the classical experimental
one, e.g. by monitoring directly the whole action object of study, allowing the ‘sense’ of the studied
event to emerge.
The symposium aims to show how innovative methods and instruments can be used for psychological
applications useful to fulfill social needs with full scientific validity.
After an introduction (by the proponent) regarding the methodological issues aimed at challenging
complexity, the contributions to the symposium will deal with different fields of psychological applied
research:
- Neurostimulation applied to rehabilitation and cognitive empowerment;
- Positive Technology applied to mental health and wellbeing interventions;
- Evaluation of deception in forensic evaluations
- Evaluation of suggestibility in Juvenile Courts.
The methodological advances and shortcomings in these different applied fields of psychology will be
compared and discussed.
References:
Botella, C. et al. (2012). The present and future of Positive Technology. Cyberpsychology, Behavior,
and Social Networking, 15 (2), 78-84.
Jacobson, L., et al. (2012). tDCS polarity effects in motor and cognitive domains: A meta-analytical
review. Experimental Brain Research, 216, 1–10.
Peterchev, A. V., et al. (2012). Fundamentals of transcranial electric and magnetic stimulation dose:
Definition, selection, and reporting practices. Brain Stimulation, 5, 435–453.
Ridley, A.M., et al. (2012). Suggestibility in legal contexts: Psychological research and forensic
implications. London: Blackwell-Wiley.
Rogers, R. (Ed.) (2008). Clinical assessment of malingering and deception (3rd ed.). New York:
Guilford Press.

NEUROSTIMULATION: A NEW APPROACH TO REHABILITATION AND COGNITIVE
EMPOWERMENT
Barbara Colombo
The applications of neurostimulation to enhance motor rehabilitation and to promote cognitive
empowerment in adults and aging people will be critically discussed. The use of brain stimulation in
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basic research and in clinical applications reflects its capabilities to modulate cerebral function in
ways not feasible with other techniques.

POSITIVE TECHNOLOGY: USING MOBILE PHONES, BIOSENSORS AND VIRTUAL
REALITY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING INTERVENTIONS
Andrea Gaggioli
Studies regarding the possibility of using technologies (e.g. smartphones, wearable sensors and
virtual/augmented reality) to enhance mental and physical wellbeing. A new field called ‘Positive
Technology’ has been developed, combining the objectives of Positive Psychology with advances in
interaction design.

THE IMPACT OF DUAL TASK ON THE EVALUATION OF DECEPTION
Letizia Caso, Francesca Morganti and Patrizia Patrizi
Detecting liars in juridical contexts is very complex and difficult to manage with traditional
techniques. Since deceiving is cognitively demanding (involving executive brain center such as the
prefrontal cortex), a dual task can be tested asking to resolve a spatial test when telling the lie,
analyzing both verbal and not-verbal behaviors.

STUDIES ON EVALUATION OF SUGGESTIBILITY IN JUVENILE COURTS WITH
GUDJONSSON SCALE
Daniela Pajardi & Gisli Gudjonsson, M. Vagni, T. Maiorano
The evaluation of suggestibility is a very intriguing problem in forensic assessment. The Gudjonsson’s
GSS2 scale aims to evaluate both yield e shift suggestibility in cases of suspect child abuse. Recent
studies have addressed the relations with cognitive and emotional-social aspects relevant for the
juridical decision.

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IS065
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY IN CHINESE CULTURE – MEDICINE,
RELIGION, AND PSYCHOLOGY
C13. Culture and society - Religion
C18. Culture and society - Other
Convenor
Presenters

Buxin Han, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Buxin Han, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Guoqiang Wang, Wuxi Center of Mental Health, Wuxi - China
Huan Zhu, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medical Science, Beijing - China
Jianyou Guo, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Kai Zhang, Wuxi Center of Mental Health, Wuxi - China
Qiuli Yang, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing – China

This symposium will focus on the applied psychology in China, in relation to traditional Chinese
culture. Four speakers will present their studies on Five-pattern Personality Inventory (Qiuli YANG &
Huan ZHU ), effect of Chinese herb medicine on anxiety (Jianyou GUO), Taoist Cognitive therapy
(Guoqiang WANG & Kai ZHANG), and psychology of religion in China (Buxin HAN).
The Chinese Taoist Cognitive Psychotherapy (CTCP) combines the Chinese Taoist's way of keeping
healthy with modern cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It enlightens people to look at the suffering
from a positive perspective, teaches a person to live harmoniously with nature, subject to nature in
order to practice non-being, and guides people to maintain psychological balance when we faced
several setbacks in our life. Guoqiang WANG & Kai ZHANG will present the detail.
Qiuli YANG and her colleagues developed Five-pattern Personality Inventory. It is the effective
application of the theory in the Inner Cannon of Huangdi , to fill the gaps in Chinese personality test,
promote the development of psychological test and the traditional Chinese medicine. The inventory
for the research and development of TCM psychology and personality psychology plays an important
role, and has a certain economic benefits, is worth promoting.
Jianyou GUO tested compound MaTiXiang（CMTX）capsule, composed of four Traditional Chinese
medicine（Valeriana Jatamansi Jones, Albizzia Julibrissin, Semen Ziziphi Spinosae and Medulla
Junci，is a safe and effective anti-anxiety Chinese Herbs Compound. The effect related to several
pathways such as neurotransmitter and inflammatory factors.
Given the thousands years of religious life for most Chinese and over a hundred years of adoption of
modern psychology in China, PR as a discipline is just start to develop from perspectives of scientific
communication, capacity building, translation of classics, training seminars, project of empirical
studies in the 21st Century. Buxin HAN report.

PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION IN CHINA
Buxin Han
Seven Sino-America Bilateral Conferences of PR were held annually with around 100 attendees in
each one. Classic text books were translating and publishing. Network of PR, consist with scholars
and graduate sutdents from over 20 institutions around China.
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THE INTRODUCTION OF THE CHINESE TAOIST COGNITIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
(CTCP)
Guoqiang Wang & Kai Zhang
CTCP restrict selfish desires; learn to be content and let go; be in harmony with others and humble;
use softness to defeat hardness; live together with people harmoniously; overcome hardness with
softness; maintain tranquility and act less; follow the laws of nature.
Keywords: Cognitive psychotherapy, Taoist philosophy, maintaining tranquility

PHARMACODYNAMIC STUDY OF THE ANXIOLYTIC EFFECT OF COMPOUND
MATIXIANG CAPSULE
Jianyou Guo
Preliminary evaluation of pharmacodynamics about compound MaTiXiang（CMTX）and other tests
in rats, showed that in related to several pathways such as neurotransmitter and inflammatory factors,
CMTX is safe and effective for treating anxiety.
Keywords：compound MaTiXiang; anxiolytic; elevated plus-maze; light/dark box; open field

THE APPLICATION RESEARCH OF FIVE-PATTERN PERSONALITY INVENTORY
Qiuli Yang & Huan Zhu
Five-pattern Personality Inventory (set in 1987, revised in 2008) is a standardization of indiginous
personality test, results Included in "The Comprehensive Dictionary of Psychology, General
Psychology, The psychology of TCM" and so on.
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IS066
TRAUMA AND MENTAL HEALTH
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Convenor
Presenters
Alkmaar
Coruña -

Mark van der Gaag, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Netherlands
Anabel Gonzalez, Universitary Hospital of University A Coruña, A Coruña - Spain
Berber van der Vleugel, Community Mental Health Service Noord-Holland Noord,
- Netherlands
Dolores Mosquera, Institute for the Study of Trauma and Personality Disorders, A
Spain
Mark van der Gaag, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam – Netherlands

Many clinicians and scientists consider the treatment of trauma to be dangerous for the patients. They
anticipate symptom exacerbation and suicide attempts. In a survey 70% of Dutch practicing
psychotherapist stated that they would never use EMDR or Prolonged Exposure in patients with
comorbid psychotic disorder and 50% would not in dissociative disorder. Psychotic disorder has
almost always been an exclusion criterion in scientific research. There is only little evidence and only
pioneers have been treating trauma in these severe mental illness (SMI) patients. This symposium will
show that treatment is possible, efficacious and safe and that not-treating these patients, is actually the
more deleterious option.
Dolores Mosquera is involved in the treatment of personality disorders with severe traumatization. She
will give case examples and short video fragments of the ways on how EMDR can be used in the
treatment of trauma. Anabel Gonzalez will continue with case examples and demonstrations in
patients with schizophernia and bipolar disorder and clarify the progressive approach that Gonzalez
and Mosquera have developed. In the prestigious guidelines by the British National Institute of
Clinical Excellence, it is stated that all people suffering from PTSD should be offered EMDR or PE!
Yet only minimal evidence was available for patients with a psychotic disorder. This resulted in a
large randomised controlled trial in the Netherlands with positive results presented by Mark van der
Gaag. In an add-on study, including all subjects with daily auditory verbal hallucinations, a
PSYMATE was used for experience sampling. Experience sampling measurements are ecological
measurements and can be done by a PSYMATE. During six days it beeped at random times ten times
each day. Berber van de Vleugel will present pre and post data of everyday life events, thoughts,
emotions and behaviour and the changes that occur as a result of trauma treatment in psychotic
patients.

EMDR IN TRAUMATIZED PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Dolores Mosquera
The treatment of severe mental disorders can help us to evaluate the relative contribution of trauma on
severe mental illness. Several cases of refractory bipolar disorder or schizophrenia will be presented to
illustrate the relationship between traumatic antecedents and refractory symptoms.

REFRACTORY SEVERE MENTAL DISORDERS: THE TRAUMA PERSPECTIVE
Anabel Gonzalez
The treatment of severe mental disorders can help us to evaluate the relative contribution of trauma on
severe mental illness. Several cases of refractory bipolar disorder or schizophrenia will be presented to
illustrate the relationship between traumatic antecedents and refractory symptoms.
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THE RESULTS OF EMDR AND PE IN PSYCHOTIC PATIENTS WITH PTSD: A
RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Mark van der Gaag
155 patients with psychotic disorder and PTSD were randomised to EMDR, PE or Waiting List.
Therapy consisted of eight sessions of 90 minutes. Therapy was efficacious and safe. Results were
retained at 6- and 12-mont follow-up.

TREATING TRAUMA IN PSYCHOTIC PATIENTS: AN EXPERIENCE SAMPLING STUDY
Berber van der Vleugel
How is daily life affected by 8 sessions, targeting the worst memories? Reports of experiences
(moods, thoughts, feelings and behaviours) were collected at the moment of their occurrence, using
the Experience Sampling Method for 6 consecutive days before and after treatment.

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IS067
IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON MEDICAL ILLNESSES
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Luca Ostacoli, University of Turin, Turin - Italy
Chiara Piroddi, Niguarda Ca’ Granda Hospital, Milan - Italy
Gabriella Bertino, University of Turin, Turin - Italy
Liuva Capezzani, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome - Italy
Luca Ostacoli, University of Turin, Turin - Italy
Michael Haase, EMDR Institute Germany, Bad Bevensen - Germany
Luca Ostacoli, University of Turin, Turin - Italy

There is an evident relationship between diseases and pathogenic memories, both disease-related and
belonging to patient’s personal history. Life events may precipitate the onset of the disease and its
evolution; major adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse or domestic violence, increases the risk
to develop heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and liver disease. The research findings suggest that
the impact of negative childhood experiences on adult health is strong and cumulative. Stressful and
traumatic memories linked to the disease involve the diagnosis communication, relapses with
reduction of physical functionality, side effects of therapies, diagnostic procedures, fear for the future,
and future controls. Attachment unresolved issues affect therapeutic alliance with medical teams and
doctor – patient communication, and reduce compliance to both diagnostic exams and therapies. As
Nietzsche said, still today many Medically Ills suffer more for the fantasies about the disease than for
the disease itself, and when we explore fantasies we find that most of them are based on pathogenic
unresolved memories, leading to past or future-oriented worries. Someway, by facing a severe disease
we meet the inner self, developed through the elaboration we made all along our history.
Psychotherapy through EMDR in Medical Illnesses is aimed at restoring emotional and relational
stability in a suffering person, by promoting human and surroundings resources and by helping to face
stressful events. Coping skills and processing of distressing memories go along together, as shown in
pilot EMDR studies in Oncology, Multiple Sclerosis, life- threatening Cardiac Events, Fybromialgia.
The aim of the symposium is to present the possibilities offered by EMDR interventions in different
settings of Medical Illnesses with high emotional charge.

OVERVIEW ON THE IMPACT OF TRAUMATIC STRESS ON MENTAL AND PHYSICAL
HEALTH
Michael Haase
Traumatic stress can be dealt with or be the cause of debilitating and chronic diseases. The WHO
acknowledges the importance of stress for mental health by introducing a new chapter in the ICD 11
titled 'Conditions that are specifically related to stress'. But also the body keeps the score. This lecture
will give an overview on the impact of traumatic stress on mental and physical health as well as on
evidence based therapy.

CANCER RELATED TRAUMA AND EMDR TREATMENT: STATE OF THE ART
Liuva Capezzani
The relationship between trauma and resilience to cancer disease can be explained by the Adaptive
Information Model wich can be considered a new version of the biopsychosocial model in psychooncology. Data from monocentric and multicentric researches on EMDR treatment for cancer patients
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illustrate this new reading and show EMDR more effective than CBT and supportive therapy for
patients with cancer and PTSD diagnosys, both during active medical treatment phase and follow-up
medical phase.

EMDR APPROACH IN SPINAL CORD INJURY
Chiara Piroddi
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic condition which results in motor, sensory, and autonomic
impairments, causing difficulties with functional independence, social integration and employment,
besides increased risk of addiction and depression. EMDR treatment is described as a usefull tool both
to process traumatic memories and to prevent the following adjustment difficulties.

SHORT-TERM EMDR TREATMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
AND PTSD
Luca Ostacoli – Gabriella Bertino
The presentation focus on the application of a short term EMDR treatment of 12 sessions for patients
with Multiple Sclerosis and PTSD. 50 patients were recruited and randomized to EMDR versus
relaxation therapy. Both therapies were effective on Anxiety and Depression, but as regards PTSD
EMDR proved to be more effective with 100% resolution.

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IS068
EATING DISORDERS AND EMDR
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating Disorders
Convenor
Presenters

Simona Anselmetti, San Paolo Universitary Hospital, Milan - Italy
Maria Zaccagnino, University of Lugano, Lugano - Switzerland
Natalia Seijo, Centro de Psicoterapia y Trauma, A Coruña - Spain
Patrizia Todisco, Casa di Cura "Villa Margherita”, Arcugnano - Italy
Simona Anselmetti, San Paolo Universitary Hospital, Milan - Italy

During the last decades research on eating disorders has been increasing, particularly regarding the
role of emotion regulation and the link between these disorders and a history of traumatic life events
(Putnam, 2001). Trauma theory suggests that the association between traumatic events occurred
during infancy and Eating Disorders is better understood as emerging through a series of complicated
emotional reactions and coping strategies (Schwartz & Gay, 1996). In this perspective the
development of such disordered eating behaviors could be seen as an attempt to manage
overwhelming emotions, memories, and stressors experienced in the trauma. Cole and Putnam (1992),
in fact, stressed how these traumatic events could lead to deficits in the management of overwhelming
emotions and other internal experiences in these individuals.
Regarding the therapy of eating disorders there is a consensus among therapists, regarding the
possibility to integrate different strategies of intervention such as the cognitive-behavioral therapy, the
family therapy, the dialectic therapy and the psycho-educational support. Several clinicians has
suggested an integration with a method focused on the traumatic memories: the Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). The eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is an
eight-phase psychotherapy designed to address past negative experiences, current triggers of the
symptoms developed from those experiences, and any future blocks to effective functioning (AIP;
Shapiro, 2001). The efficacy of EMDR for the treatment of trauma has been well demonstrated in
several meta-analyses (Seidler & Wagner, 2006) and numerous researches in the last decades
emphasized the efficacy of the EMDR technique in the treatment of Eating Disorders. In the light of
the consideration stressed in literature, the main goal of the present symposium is to evaluate the
efficacy of the EMDR method on the core symptoms of Eating Disorders compared to the standard
therapies. Our hypothesis is that the integration of the EMDR treatment in standard therapeutic
settings (out-patients, in-patients, community) could lead to better results than the standard therapy
alone.

THE PRESENCE OF TRAUMATIC EVENTS IN ATTACHMENT HISTORY OF EATING
DISORDER PATIENTS AND THE INTEGRATION OF EMDR IN STANDARD THERAPY
Simona Anselmetti
This presentation is focused to explore the presence of traumatic events in the history of eating
disorders patients with a study assessing the Adult Attachment Interview. Moreover we are presenting
a therapy protocol integrating a specific approach to the treatment of “adverse events” (EMDR) in a
sample of eating disorder patients.

TREATING EATING DISORDERS WITH EMDR APPROACH: PRELIMINARY DATA
FROM A RESEARCH PROJECT
Maria Zaccagnino
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Numerous studies, in recent years, has focused on the link between Eating Disorders and a history of
traumatic life events. The aim of the presentation is to outline first results from a research project for
the evaluation of efficacy of the EMDR approach in the treatment of Eating Disorders, in terms of
work on traumatic memories connected to them.

INTEGRATION OF EMDR INTERVENTION IN A PSYCHO-NUTRITIONAL
REHABILITATIVE MULTIDISCIPLINARY INPATIENT PROGRAM FOR EATING
DISORDERS (ED): PRELIMINARY DATA IN ED TRAUMATIZED PATIENTS.
Patrizia Todisco
We describe the experience of a Unit specialized in the psycho-nutritional rehabilitation of ED with a
multidisciplinary integrated cognitive-behavioural approach adapted to the patients’ traumatic
experiences. In the inpatient treatment traumas and the related symptoms are tackled specifically
through EMDR.

THE REJECTED SELF: EMDR AND IMAGE DISTORTION TREATMENT IN EATING
DISORDERS
Natalia Seijo
Everything we have heard we are, and the way we were told to be, is tied to our image. In people with
Eating Disorders it acquires a value that ends up becoming the centre of their lives. The goal of this
presentation is to explain how we can treat the body image distortion from the EMDR perspective in
order to work on the awareness of the real body and reach acceptance.

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IS069
POSITIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
F11. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Victor Corral-Verdugo, University of Sonora, Sonora - Mexico
Giuseppe Carrus, University of Roma Tre, Rome - Italy
P. Wesley Schultz, California State University, San Marcos - United States
Susan Clayton, The College of Wooster, Wooster - United States
Victor Corral-Verdugo, University of Sonora, Sonora – Mexico
Marino Bonaiuto, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

A growing number of social and behavioral researchers exhibit an interest in defining and exploring
intersections between positive psychology and environmental psychology. Since both approaches
share the goals of promoting conditions conducive to human wellbeing and environmental quality,
such intersection is promising and deserves consideration. Recent findings show that it is not only
possible to gain psychological positivity from exposure to positive environmental conditions, but also
that the conservation of the environment is promoted by psychological positivity. Thus, the
interdependence between environmental and psychological positivity seems to be a worthwhile subject
of study. This symposium is devoted to discuss and explore ways in which environmental psychology
and positive psychology may interact in studying human and environmental positivity. One aim of the
symposium is to address psychological positivity from the perspective of environmental psychology; a
series of studies demonstrating the benefits that people obtain from interacting with the natural
environment illustrate this point. One more aim of the symposium is to address the positive
psychological instigators of sustainable behaviors, and the psychological benefits that people
experience from engaging in environmentally-protective behaviors. Presenters in this symposium
introduce a definition of “positive environment,” which is conceived as a context that promotes
individual and collective benefits, also influencing human predispositions to conserve the sociophysical structures on which life depends. With these goals and topics in mind, the presentations take
into consideration the positive environmental, cognitive, behavioral and affective dimensions
interacting with each other in the emergence and maintenance of, both, quality of life for people and
environmental quality.

POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS: THE SEARCH FOR HUMAN WELLBEING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Victor Corral-Verdugo & Martha Frias-Armenta
This paper discusses the role that environments play in the emergence and maintenance of
psychological positivity. The traditional view of environmental positivity is contrasted against an
ecological vision of positive environments in which the conservation of environmental quality is as
important as the satisfaction of human needs. A study is reported.

NATURE AND HUMAN WELLBEING: ENVIRONMENTS AS SOCIAL CUES
Susan Clayton
A growing body of research attests to the potential positive impacts of natural environments on
individual responses such as mood, creativity, and stress reduction. This paper discusses more
socially-relevant impacts on self-concept and attitudes, also presenting new research as well as
reviewing previous studies.
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THE BENEFITS OF CONNECTING WITH NATURE
P. Wesley Schultz & Coral Bruni
Symmetrical relationships between attitudes, self-concept, and self-esteem were studied. Participants
completed both implicit and explicit measures of connectedness, attitudes, and self-esteem at two time
points: upon entering, and exiting a natural park. In short, connecting with nature promoted more
positive environmental attitudes and improves self-esteem.

THE POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES OF INTERACTING WITH NATURE IN
EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS
Giuseppe Carrus, Sabine Pirchio, Massimilano Scopelliti, Ylenia Passiatore & Francesca Federico
This paper presents findings of field studies assessing contact with nature among pre-school and
school children. Those findings show that the experience of contact with nature in educational settings
produces positive psychological outcomes, such as improved cognitive performance and positive
social interaction. Implications of results are discussed.

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IS070
CULTURE AND THE BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES: THE
MECHANISMS OF SHAPING DIFFERENCES IN HUMAN NATURE
C17. Culture and society - Psychological processes
Convenor
Presenters

Paweł Boski, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw - Poland
Deborah M. Roberson, University of Essex, Colchester - United Kingdom
Michael Boiger, University of Leuven, Leuven - Belgium
Paweł Boski, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw - Poland
Piotr Sorokowski, University of Wrocław, Wrocław - Poland
Valery Chirkov, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon - Canada

Cultural and cross-cultural psychology have been occupied with three major questions: 1. What are the
cultural differences (dimensions) characterizing and differentiating individuals as well as populations
across the globe? - Work on values is the most prominent example of this field; 2. To what extent is
the claim for psychology being a universal science legitimate, considering its data base largely
restricted to WEIRD people, and the challenges coming from traditional cultures?; and 3. Which
mechanisms are responsible for cultural determination of psychological processes?
This symposium will focus mainly on examining the second and third questions. We will be looking
primarily on how research findings demonstrating population variation in basic cognition (colour
perception), human body preferences, and emotions, can be explained by cultural factors. Language,
ecology, and values/norms will be considered as the key transmission belts in contributions presented
by Roberson, Sorokowski, and Boiger. The issue of personal autonomy is essential when we consider
individual psyche vis-à-vis culture. A person is not a mere reflection of culture, otherwise her/his
psychological make-up would be reduced to a status of an isomorphic epiphenomenon. Chirkov will
present relative degrees of personal autonomy allowed by various cultural systems, and their
consequences for human growth and well-being.
As a consequence of living in the global world, more and more humans become bi- or multilingual/cultural. Because of this trend, a model of psyche shaped by a single culture becomes not
adequate. Acculturation studies address the problems of culture acquisition/retention, but less often
answers are sought on how a bi-/multicultural mind functions in terms of basic psychological
processes. Boski will review the existing literature on alternating and hybrid forms of their
organization and, in the role of discussant, he will the opinions of the remaining panelists.

CAN ‘CATEGORICAL PERCEPTION’ REVEAL THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
CULTURE, LANGUAGE AND COGNITION?
Deborah M. Roberson
In a number of domains, tests of ‘Categorical Perception’ (CP) are said to reveal either interdependence of cognition, language and culture or their complete independence. I will discuss recent
findings in the domains of color and facial expressions and consider whether they can tell us anything
meaningful about day-to-day cognition in the real world.

ARE THERE UNIVERSAL PHENOMENA AND LAWS IN HUMAN PHYSICAL
ATTRACTIVENESS? - EVIDENCE FROM SMALL SCALE SOCIETIES
Piotr Sorokowski
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Evolutionary psychology is responsible for the revival of research on physical attractiveness. WHR,
LBR, SDS, and other measures have been introduced in the literature, but the data come
predominantly from technologically advanced societies. This paper will focus on the findings
collected in small-scale societies, questioning the claim for universality of such preferences.

THE WAY WE MAKE ME FEEL: HOW CULTURAL PROCESSES SHAPE EMOTIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Michael Boiger
Emotional experiences vary across cultures in systematic ways. I will review two mechanisms at the
heart of cultural variation in emotion: The culturally shared systems of meaning and meaning making
(e.g., language and appraisals) as well as the affordances and dynamics of the social environment (e.g.,
social practices and interactions).

CULTURE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL AUTONOMY: A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF
THEIR DIALECTICAL RELATIONS
Valery Chirkov
Dialectical relations between culture and human psychological autonomy will be discussed. Culture is
crucial for forming mental representations, sense of self and self-regulation that lay at the basis of
psychological autonomy; it supports or hinders the development of autonomous functioning.
Empowered by autonomy, people support, reject, or change their cultures.

PSYCHOLOGY OF BI-/MULTI-LINGUAL AND CULTURAL INDIVIDUALS
Pawel Boski
This contribution will address a question implicit in previous presentations: What happens to
psychological processes of individuals who participate in two or more languages/cultures? Literature
on alternating (frame switching) and hybrid (mixed) forms of biculturalism will be reviewed, and their
implications for psychology of the growing sector of humanity discussed.

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IS071
DOPING BEHAVIOR IN SPORTS
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Convenor
Presenters

Ralf Brand, University of Potsdam, Potsdam - Germany
Anne-Marie Elbe, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen - Denmark
Arnaldo Zelli, Foro Italico University of Rome, Rome - Rome
Ralf Brand, University of Potsdam, Potsdam - Germany
Vassilis Barkoukis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki – Greece

Doping in sport, defined as the presence of a prohibited substance or its metabolites or markers in an
athlete’s sample, or evidence of the attempted use or use of a prohibited method, appears to be
widespread. Empirical evidence on the psychosocial predictors of doping has significantly increased
over the last decade. Most important findings are summarized in a recent meta-analysis (Ntoumanis,
Ng, Barkoukis & Backhouse, 2014). For example, perceived social norms and positive attitudes
emerged as the strongest positive predictors of doping and doping intentions. Morality and selfefficacy to refrain from doping showed up to be most negatively associated with both. But then, there
is a paucity of studies that help to develop an integrative view of doping behavior and its psychosocial
predictors. In addition, there is limited evidence that findings from the diverse empirical studies
conducted so far hold cross-national validity. This symposium illustrates most recent developments
and study results from a European network of doping researchers that aim to address these two
research gaps. The participating groups from Greece (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Italy
(Universities “Foro Italico” and “Sapienza” Rome), Denmark (University of Copenhagen) and
Germany (University of Potsdam) have been selected for funding by the World Anti-Doping Agency
(WADA, Canada) in separately conducted as well as joint research projects and have qualified for
being listed in WADA’s social science researcher directory. Their presentations converge in the
approach to expand existing views on individual psychosocial predictors of adolescent athletes’
doping behavior by focusing team sport settings. For example, in line with evidence that adolescents’
intentions to use doping substances partly depends on self-efficacy beliefs to resist social pressure for
using doping substances, it is plausible to hypothesize that young team athletes may be less
susceptible to consider the use of doping substances in presence of strong beliefs that their teammates
have the capacity to refuse or to resist external pressures soliciting doping use as well. In other words,
it is plausible to hypothesize a mechanism of effects due to self-regulatory “collective” rather than to
“personal” efficacy beliefs. The audience of this symposium will learn (1) that young team sports
athletes’ intentions to use and actual use of performance-enhancing substances critically depends on
interrelated sets of social-cognitive determinants and appraisal processes, (2) that these determinants
and appraisal processes explain inter-individual differences occurring within as well as between
different sport teams, (3) and that several but not all of these psychosocial characteristics can be
generalized across different national contexts.

DOPING INTENTIONS IN ADOLESCENT TEAM ATHLETES: THE ROLE OF
ANTICIPATED REGRET
Vassilis Barkoukis & Lambros Lazuras
The presentation will focus on the role of affective beliefs in decision-making processes in relation to
doping use. The effect of anticipated regret in predicting young athletes’ doping intentions will be
discussed. In addition, the incremental predictive ability of anticipated regret in doping intentions over
and above the effect of planned behaviour theory’s variables will be presented.
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SOCIAL COGNITION AND SITUATIONAL APPRAISALS IN DOPING OF SPORT
TEAMS: A EUROPEAN CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS
Arnaldo Zelli, Fabio Lucidi, Luca Mallia, Ralf Brand & Vassilis Barkoukis
The presentation will discuss the results of a cross-national study (i.e. Italy, Germany and Greece)
focusing on belief systems (e.g., moral disengagement, regulative self efficacy) and on appraisals of
hypothetical interpersonal situations possibly regulating the phenomenon of doping among juvenile
sport team athletes.

PSYCHO-SOCIAL FACTORS AND DOPING ATTITUDES IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS: A
CROSS-CULTURAL INVESTIGATION
Anne-Marie Elbe, Maria Kavussanu & Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis
We will present the results of a study conducted with competitive football players in Denmark, Greece
and the UK investigating motivational climate and moral variables (e.g. moral disengagement,
anticipated guilt) in connection with the players’ doping attitudes. Cross-cultural differences and
implications for doping prevention will be discussed.

USING THE PROTOTYPE-WILLINGNESS MODEL TO UNDERSTAND DOPING
BEHAVIOR
Ralf Brand & Franz Baumgarten
The Prototype-Willingness Models (PWM) suggests that doping behavior can be explained by
interacting processes between one reasoned pathway determined by intentions and one social reactive
pathway determined by behavioral willingness. We present the fit of data gathered from an
international sample of adolescent athletes to the PWM’s central assumptions.

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IS072
BIDIRECTIONAL PATHWAYS BETWEEN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS,
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Dominik Schoebi, University of Fribourg, Fribourg - Switzerland
Ashley K. Randall, Arizona State University, Tempe - United States
Richard B. Slatcher, Wayne State University, Detroit - United States
Simone Munsch, University of Fribourg, Fribourg - Switzerland
Thomas Ledermann, University of Basel, Basel – Switzerland
Dominik Schoebi, University of Fribourg, Fribourg - Switzerland

The symposium brings together research on hotspots of the complex pathways linking experiences in
family- and similar intimate relationships with physical and mental health. Each of the presentations
spotlights the topic from a different angle, relying on different methodological approaches and data,
and focusing on various relationship contexts and health facets. Although the linkage between
different aspects of close and particularly intimate relationships and physical and mental health is well
established, the mechanisms behind these associations are not well understood. Moreover, both
theorizing and the available evidence points to the possibility that pathways are bidirectional, which
compromises the potential insight on mechanisms that can be gained from cross-sectional or even
long-term longitudinal studies. Studies relying on more intensive longitudinal designs are in a better
position to provide access to those mechanisms, and the current symposium highlights several variants
of such studies in real life contexts, including daily diaries, ecological momentary assessment, weekly
reports and ambulatory sampling of auditory recordings. Moreover, an additional challenge in the
study of such mechanisms lies the assessment of pathways in data from more than two individuals in
relationships, such as a family of two parents and one child. One contribution thus focuses on
methodological and modelling challenges of complex relationships with multiple members and
proposes solutions.
Taken together, the symposium offers insight into cutting edge research on the links between familyand other intimate relationships and health. This research moves its focus more and more into the
reality of complex experiences, tracing individuals from hour to hour, day to day and week to week, as
they navigate their daily lives together with their families, partners and friends.

INTERPERSONAL EMOTION DYNAMICS OF SAME-SEX COUPLES IN THE U.S.
EXPERIENCING STRESS
Ashley K. Randall & Casey J. Totenhagen
The study examines concurrent or lagged variations in daily negative emotional experiences of
partners in same sex couples, and how the experience of different types of stressors (e.g., minority
stress) moderates partners’ emotional connectedness. This contribution presents novel findings on
interpersonal emotional dynamics in same-sex couples.

NEUROENDOCRINE AND HEALTH EFFECTS OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AMONG
YOUTH WITH ASTHMA
Richard B. Slatcher
This research examines daily family experiences and their stress responses in 50 youth with asthma.
The study used the Electronically Activated Recorder (EAR) to examine momentary auditory data on
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conflict and positive parental behaviors in families, and their impact on salivary cortisol as a health
relevant biological stress marker.

ASSESSING ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN MEMBERS AND SPECIFIC PATTERNS IN
SMALL GROUPS
Thomas Ledermann
This paper reviews statistical approaches to model interpersonal influence in groups of two and more
individuals, and presents modeling solutions to examine data from two or more individuals belonging
to different groups or roles. Examples are provided based on existing health relevant data from
individuals belonging to families.

PERCEIVED REJECTION, EMOTION DYSREGULATION AND BINGE EATING IN
DAILY LIFE
Simone Munsch & Dominik Schoebi
This paper presents multiple studies based on momentary assessments of perceived rejection and
acceptance from close others, and their link with psychological distress, as reflected by emotional
dysregulation, chronic pain and binge eating. This research presents novel findings on short term
dynamics between rejection experiences and maladaptive emotion regulation patterns.

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IS073
PARENTING AND CHILDREN WELLBEING
B10. Development and education - Parenting
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Anna Silvia Bombi , Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Angela Mazzone, University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti - Italy
Anna Di Norcia, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Luca Milani, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Sara Pezzica, University of Florence, Florence – Italy
Dario Bacchini, Second University of Naples, Naples - Italy

Parenting is a multifaceted construct, including a variety of preventive and remedial practices, as well
as a general climate involving the child and the adults. A large body of research has demonstrated the
detrimental of negative parenting, with special emphasis on harsh discipline and/or neglect. This
symposium focuses instead on the positive parental actions / overall family climate, which provide
insights on the role of parents in preventing the child’s difficulties or in effectively managing existing
problems. Different ages will be considered, since preschoolers to adolescents, as well as different
problems: physical integrity in the daily activities (Di Norcia, Bombi and Cannoni), cognitive and
emotional regulation in children with ADHD (Pezzica, Bigozzi and Pinto), monitoring of videogames
use (Di Blasio) and behavior with peers (Camodeca and Mazzone). The contribution of each paper
will be discussed in terms of possible interventions to promote children’s wellbeing, both outlining
effective ways of doing, and discovering critical issues.

RISK TAKING IN PRESCHOOLERS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN MOTHER’S AND
CHILDREN’S PERCEPTIONS
Anna Silvia Bombi, Anna Di Norcia, Eleonora Cannoni
In a structured interview, 131 preschoolers were asked to imagine themselves in potentially risky play
situations and to report the risk level (a) they preferred and (b) their mothers allowed. Mothers
reported their ideas about children’s choices in (a) and their own perspectives on (b). Answers about
(a) were similar, but children’s perception of (b) were too optimistic. Only children’s choices in (a)
predicted their injury behavior.

COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DYSREGULATION IN CHILDREN
WITH ADHD: THE PROTECTIVE ROLE OF PARENTING SKILLS
Sara Pezzica, Lucia Bigozzi, Giuliana Pinto
The paper presents the effects of two types of Parent Training treatment for parents of children with
ADHD. Treatments focused on the development of specific parenting skills in order to create a
familiar environment able to cope with the dysregulation of the child and to build positive
relationships, thus preventing the worsening of the situation.

PARENTAL MONITORING AND USE OF VIOLENT VIDEOGAMES IN ADOLESCENCE
Luca Milani, Giacomo Davide Fumagalli, Paola Di Blasio
We used a cross sectional methodology to assess associations between use of violent videogames,
parental monitoring and level of aggression. 348 adolescents 13-17 years old, were administered: adhoc questionnaire of videogame use; Youth Self Report; Monitoring Scale. Almost half of the
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participants use videogames that are inappropriate for their age. Parental monitoring is negatively
associated with the amount of videogame use. The amount of violence in the videogame predicts
antisocial behavior.

THE RELATION BETWEEN FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND BULLYING, DEFENDING AND
PASSIVE BYSTANDING BEHAVIOURS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PROSOCIALITY
Marina Camodeca, Angela Mazzone
The relationship between family functioning and roles in bullying, and the mediating role of
prosociality were examined in 213 preadolescents (mean age = 12.3). Familial cohesion, flexibility,
and satisfaction positively affected defending behaviour through prosociality, whereas negative
associations were found for bullying and passive bystanding.

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IS074
READINESS FOR AGGRESSION IN EMERGING ADOLESCENTS SOCIOCULTURAL AND FAMILY SOCIALISATION FACTORS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Convenor

Adam Fraczek, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw Poland
Presenters
Adam Fraczek, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw Poland
Hanna Liberska, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw Poland
Karolina Konopka, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education,
Warsaw - Poland
Magdalena Rowicka, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education,
Warsaw - Poland
Marta Rutkowska, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw
–
Poland
Discussant
Adam Fraczek, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw Poland

The objective of the symposium is to present insights and developments in the area of the
measurement of interpersonal readiness for aggression, its sociocultural, socialisation and
temperamental predictors, as well as ideological correlates among adolescents.
Readiness for aggression is defined as a set of psychological processes and structures that regulate
aggressive manifestations. In the theoretical model three classes of mechanisms underlying aggressive
behaviours were identified: Emotional-Impulsive Readiness (E-IR), Behavioural-Cognitive Readiness
(B-CR) and Personality-Imminent Readiness (P-IR) (Fraczek, 2008). The constructed instrument, the
Readiness for Interpersonal Aggression Inventory (RIAI; Fraczek, Konopka & Smulczyk, 2008) has
been empirically tested and confirmed the tridimentional model in Poland and Spain (emotionalimpulsive, habitual-cognitive, personality-immanent).
Cross-national empirical studies have shown a relationship between patterns of readiness for
aggression, intra-family socialisation (parenting style), cultural experiences in childhood, gender and
gender identity (feminine/masculine). Masculine compared to feminine individuals are predominantly
characterized by habitual-cognitive readiness for aggression, whereas emotional-impulsive readiness
is higher among females than males and habitual-cognitive readiness is higher among males than
females.
Analysis performed on data obtained from well-adjusted and maladjusted (prisoners) young adults
show that the adjustment moderates the level of readiness of aggression but parenting practices and
styles experienced in childhood may contribute to the intensity of interpersonal readiness for
aggression.
Further social (family emotional climate, social support) and temperamental characteristics are
expected to predict interpersonal readiness for aggression as well functioning in the role of a victim or
an aggressor.
Research show that personal patterns of readiness for aggression influence the approval for violence in
social life as well as the differences in attitudes towards particular ethnic group which can be expected
to be function of left-right belief, economic and political identification, which, in turn, can be related
to political party support.

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CONSTRUCT VALIDITY AND FACTORIAL INVARIANCE OF THE READINESS FOR
INTERPERSONAL AGGRESSION INVENTORY, TESTING METRIC EQUIVALENCE IN
SPANISH AND POLISH POPULATIONS.
Adam Frączek
The Readiness for Interpersonal Aggression Inventory (RIAI) is designed for assessing a set of
psychological processes and structures that underlay aggressive manifestations. RIAI was thought to
identify three main mechanisms: Emotional-Impulsive, Behavioural-Cognitive and PersonalityImminent Readiness; the tridimensional structure has been confirmed empirically in Poland and Spain.

TEMPERAMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE TENDENCY FOR
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR AND FUNCTIONING IN THE ROLE OF A VICTIM OR AN
AGGRESSOR IN EMERGING ADOLESCENTS: THE DEVELOPMENTAL PERSPECTIVE.
Hanna Liberska
The study aimed to define the temperamental and social conditions that may contribute to readiness
for aggression, acting like an aggressor or a victim. Family emotional climate, social support, sex and
temperament were taken into account to predict and compare the contribution of each of them to three
aggression-related aspects considered in this study.

GENDER IDENTITY AND READINESS FOR AGGRESSION AMONG MALES AND
FEMALES
Karolina Konopka
The study examined the role of gender and gender identity (masculinity and femininity) of young
adults in three forms of readiness for aggression (emotional-impulsive, habitual-cognitive, personalityimmanent); showing gender and gender identity differences, and providing unique models for each
type of readiness for aggression with respect to the examined characteristics.

INTRAFAMILY SOCIALIZATION FACTORS AS A PREDICTORS OF READINESS FOR
AGGRESSION AMONG PRISONERS.
Marta Rutkowska
This study was to identify socialization factors that contribute to readiness for aggression in prisoners
and well-adjusted young adults. Focusing on parenting practices and styles experienced in childhood,
the unique models of family predictors were established for prisoners and non-prisoners, as well as,
for each type of readiness for aggression.

READINESS FOR AGGRESSION AND LEFT-RIGHT WING ORIENTATION AMONG
YOUNG ADULTS.
Magdalena Rowicka
This study investigated the relationship between patterns of three types of readiness for interpersonal
aggression, autoidentification on the left-right wing scale related to the content of acceptable beliefs
related to their identification as well as economic domain, political autoidentification and declared
support for main political parties.

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IS075
INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE (IPV), WORKING THROUGH EMDR
WITH VICTIMS AND PERPETRATORS
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
B10. Development and education - Parenting
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Convenor
Presenters
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Teresa Bruno, Centro Artemisia, Florence - Italy
Carla Maria Xella, CIPM (Centro Italiano per la Promozione della Mediazione), Rome
Italy
Paolo De Pascalis, ASL Modena, Modena – Italy

Interpersonal violence, specially chronic victimization of woman and children, is a under estimate
health risk factor for population. Traumatic events, like violence, violate the autonomy of the person at
the level of basic bodily integrity. The body is invaded, injured, defiled. Traumatic events have
primary effects not only on the psychological structures of the self but also on the system of
attachment and meaning that link individual and the family. Through the practice of dissociation,
voluntary thought suppression, minimization, they learn to alter an unbearable reality. They develop a
doublethink: the ability to hold contradictory beliefs simultaneously (Herman 1992).
The purposes of this symposium is to give useful information about approaches of intervention for
both victims and perpetrators of domestic and sexual violence, and give some guidelines to prevent
emotional impact on clinicians when working with trauma and vicarious traumatization. During the
symposium presenters will describe the effects of ongoing trauma on personality organisation and the
effects of childhood trauma, abuse and neglect. They point out the traumatic impact of prolonged
victimization on development characteristic personality traits, including alterations in empathy and
identity. Some specific approaches to victims of domestic and sexual violence are explored included
the risk assessment for domestic violence. Authors will illustrate some specific intervention with sex
offenders and domestic violence perpetrators. In particular the use of EMDR on both victims and
perpetrators during the treatment phases. Specificity of approach and intervention with victims and
perpetrator will be described, with a focus on court-prescribed treatment and risk assessment. An
outline of treatment for sex offenders (classical relapse prevention model, Good Lives Model, CIPM
model) will be provided.
Some issues about vicarious trauma will be discussed in order to understand traumatic
countertransference and the importance of therapist’s support system.

TREATING TRAUMATIC IMPACT OF VICTIMIZATION IN SURVIVORS.
S. Teresa Bruno
The victimization process changes the victim internal world. It’s at the origin of pathogenic statements
and can operate like malignant hypnotic suggestions. Understand this process is crucial for recovery
treatment of complex psychobiological dysregulation in IPV survivors. The recovery stages process is
described with particular attention at EMDR use in the different stages
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TREATING SEXUAL OFFENDERS. A CLINICAL-CRIMINOLOGICAL APPROACH
Carla Maria Xella
Specificity of approach and intervention with perpetrators of sexual violence against both women and
children will be described, A model of intervention based on relapse prevention and Good Lives plans,
including the use of EMDR, will be provided

PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR MEN PERPETRATORS OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR
Paolo De Pascalis
Clinical Psychology Asl Modena provides individual and group psychotherapy for men perpetrators of
domestic violence. This is the first center in Italy working in this field of public service. The goal is to
make them responsible for their behaviors and to stop it, encouraging a more appropriate relationship
based on gender equality and respect for women and children’s autonomy.

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IS076
E-HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND MEDICINE: THE FUTURE OF A
CLOSE COOPERATION
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Convenor
Presenters

Telmo Mourinho Baptista, University of Lisbon, Lisbon - Portugal
Artur Rocha, INESC TEC - INESC Technology & Science Campus da FEUP, Porto Portugal
Francisco Miranda Rodrigues, University of Lisbon, Lisbon - Portugal
Maged N. Kamel Boulos, University of the Highlands and Islands, Elgin - United

Kingdom
Discussant

Telmo Mourinho Baptista, University of Lisbon, Lisbon – Portugal
Telmo Mourinho Baptista, University of Lisbon, Lisbon - Portugal

E-Health is already a reality today and not some future dream. E-Health can infuse a new life into
the‘health for all’ goal. But how can we link e-Health to psychology and how can we use e-health in
developing psychology evaluation and intervention programmes? Psychological health problems are a
major public health concern. Behavioral health problems and unhealthy lifestyles are responsible for
lost-years-of-life and premature mortality, as well as for years of productive life that are lost due to
disabilities (DALY’s).Psychologists and their psychological knowledge and research evidence must be
called in to this key health area, to help in designing and developing the best e-health solutions and
applications for reinforcing positive behaviour and lifestyle modifications. Newer concepts such as
gamification can be used more effectively with evidence-based contributions from the field of
psychology. How can gamification – the utilization of game elements – be best used innon game
situations as an effective way for the promotion of health behavior change? Why has it failed so many
times in several applied areas, although it has been presented as a powerful tool? Health problems with
behavioral causes are a priority of the World Health Organization. Mobile communication
technologies and the Internet have been offering a privileged field for the discovery of answers to
some of these problems. Because of its perceived closeness to games, gamification is also a privileged
way to health behaviors promotion. These are the questions and problems we are trying to provide
some answers and solutions for: to make technology a true and effective way in promoting health and
wellbeing, positive health behavior changes and good habits.

NEW CHALLENGES DEMAND NEW STRATEGIES
Telmo Mourinho Baptista
The importance and urgency to develop strategies for the prevention and promotion of health is
closely related to the challenges facing health needs. New areas of confluence of different types of
knowledge (such as medicine, psychology, health informatics) need to be integrated to create new
instruments to help people in their health objectives.

GAMIFICATION AND E-HEALTH
Maged N. Kamel Boulos
We present the main ingredients for a successful implementation of game mechanics (gamification) in
e-health interventions intended for health-related behaviour and lifestyle modifications (e.g., in obesity
[diet and exercise] or for smoking cessation), drawing on the best current research evidence in this
domain, including mobile game apps.
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SELF-REGULATION AND GAMIFICATION
Francisco Miranda Rodrigues
Motivation and self-regulation skills are fundamental to health habits formation and change. Selfregulation depends on self-monitoring of health behaviours and social and cognitive conditions for
these behaviours to happen. Combined with new health informatics technologies, Gamification allows
a new implementation of self-regulation strategies.

ICT4D - PLATFORM FOR INTERNET-BASED DEPRESSION TREATMENT
Artur Rocha
ICT4D is an innovative platform for the treatment for depressionthatcombinesboth internet and mobile
technologies, and face-to-face interventions. First usedduring the ICT4Depression project,
thisplatoformwillnow be used to support Comparative EffectivenessResearch (TAU vs blended) in
5countriesperforming RCT in the scope of E-COMPARED.

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IS077
BIOLOGICALLY-BASED AND CULTURALLY-BASED VARIETIES OF
HUMAN PROSOCIALITY AND MORALITY: SOCIALIZATION AND
PERSONALITY MECHANISMS
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Convenor
Presenters

Gustavo Carlo, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States
Darcia Narvaez, University of Notre Dame, South Bend - United States
Deborah Laible, Lehigh University, Bethlehem - United States
Laura Padilla-Walker, Brigham Young University, Provo - United States
Maria Mestre, University of Valencia, Valencia - Spain
María Rosario T. de Guzmán, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln - United

States

Whereas traditional models emphasized social cognitive influences (e.g., Kohlberg, 1969), more
comprehensive models have emerged that account for biological- and cultural-based aspects of moral
development. Drawing from evolutionary, temperament, personality, social cognitive, cultural, and
socialization models of development, scholars are currently examining the wide range of influences on
moral development. Furthermore, these new research efforts adopt paradigms that acknowledge the
interactive and dynamic mechanisms of development. The present symposium is designed to present
examples of these new research paradigms, and to summarize recent findings that advance our
understanding of moral development.
The symposium gathers researchers from a wide range of theoretical perspectives that use diverse
methods and study diverse samples. Biological perspectives are exemplified in the research on
temperament (Laible and colleagues) and attachment and the evolved developmental niche (Narvaez
and colleagues). Cultural and socialization processes are focus of the studies on community building
and shared cultural practices in Poland (de Guzman and colleagues), parental socialization practices
(Laible and coleagues) and parenting styles (Walker & Carlo). Finally, the work on sympathy,
empathy, and perspective taking (Walker & Carlo; Carlo and colleagues) represents social cognitive
perspectives. These influences are studied using multiple methods (e.g., multiple reporters,
observations, interviews) and in diverse populations (e.g., Poland, U.S., Turkey, Spain). The works
represent a wide range of moral outcomes and analytical approaches (e.g., latent growth curve
modeling, qualitative, structural equation modeling). Thus, the findings will significantly contribute to
richer conceptualizations of moral development and greater understanding of the complex, interplay
mechanisms that account for such development.

BAYANIHAN: COMMUNITY BUILDING AMONG FILIPINOS IN POLAND
Maria Rosario T. de Guzman, Carolyn P. Edwards, & Jill Brown
This phenomenological study examines the process of community building within a growing Filipino
population in Poland. Qualitative data from interviews and focus group discussions evoked themes
reflecting the roles of religion, helping, cooperation, shared cultural practices, and individual agency
in coping with challenges related to migration.

THE EVOLVED DEVELOPMENTAL NICHE AND ITS EFFECTS ON MORALITY IN
ADULTS
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Darcia Narvaez, Lijuan Wang, Ashley Lawrence, & Ying Cheng
Like other animals, humans evolved intense parenting to optimize offspring development. Studies
show evolved practices are related to moral development in young children. Here mediation models
based on adult retrospective reports of childhood experience show significant paths from attachment,
mental health, moral capacities to moral orientation

LATENT GROWTH CURVE ANALYSIS OF SYMPATHY AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR
DURING ADOLESCENCE
Laura Padilla-Walker & Gustavo Carlo
Prosocial development is influenced by a variety of dispositional and relational variables. However,
we know little about longitudinal change in prosocial behavior during adolescence. This paper will use
latent growth curve modeling to determine whether longitudinal change in sympathy and parental
warmth are associated with change in prosocial behavior.

THE LONGITUDINAL ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN TEMPERAMENT, PARENTING, AND
YOUNG CHILDREN’S COMFORTING, COOPERATION, HELPING, AND SHARING
Deborah Laible, Gustavo Carlo, Asiye Kumru, & Cara Streit
Mothers of 293 Turkish children completed measures of parenting, temperament and prosocial
behavior. Analyses showed induction (age 4) was related to approach (age 6), which predicted
prosocial behavior (age 7). Maternal warmth (at 4) was linked with less reactivity (at 6), which
predicted more helping, and had direct links with cooperation (at 7).

A CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY OF PARENTAL USE OF REWARDS, EMPATHYRELATED TRAITS AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIORS
Gustavo Carlo, Maria Mestre, Ana Tur-Pocar, Paula Samper, & Natalie Johnson
Examined the relative effects of parents’ use of social versus material rewards on adolescents’
empathic tendencies and prosocial behaviors in adolescents from Spain and the USA. Discussion will
focus on the different roles of social and material rewards in predicting prosocial tendencies.

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IS078
EMDR: THEORY, PRACTICE AND RESEARCH APPLICATION IN A
MASS DISASTER
F07. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychological consequences of natural disasters for individuals,
families and communities
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Elisa Bergonzini, ASL Modena Carpi, Modena - Italy
Elisa Bergonzini, ASL Modena Carpi, Modena - Italy
Isabel Fernandez, Center of Psychotraumatology, Milan - Italy
Lucia Formenti, Center of Psychotraumatology, Milan – Italy
Elisa Bergonzini, ASL Modena Carpi, Modena - Italy

EMDR has demonstrated effectiveness in treating chronic PTSD and old trauma memories, yet early
EMDR intervention, specially in mass disasters could be of great interest for prevention and
intervention in the field of mental health. EMDR can be part of a comprehensive treatment and can
become an elective treatment for people who can be very exposed when a disaster hits a community.
The presentations will highlight clinical aspects of using EMDR following recent trauma of great
magnitude such as earthquakes or murders of children.
Objectives of the Symposium are numerous. First of all, the authors will show the outcomes of EMDR
interventions in different areas, focusing on both natural disasters and social tragical events. These
interventions were delivered to the affected population in the aftermath of such catastrophes in order
to study the structure and the effectiveness of treatments in the acute phase of trauma.
The authors will describe throughly the development of individual and group treatments and their
connections with the reductions of PTSD symptoms. They will present epidemiological data and
measured change in post-traumatic stress before and after EMDR. Moreover, the authors will highlight
the effectiveness of these interventions in different periods of life, specifically childhood and old age.
Findings of these studies suggest that EMDR treatment is a valid early trauma-focused intervention in
case of community disasters: it is not only effective in the process of recovery from trauma but it also
facilitates the traumatic episode narrative and the normal process of mourning, thus preventing the
development of future emotional deseases. As part of a comprehensive approach, intervening with
EMDR has proven to give a significant contribution.
At the end of the Symposium practical guidelines for implementation of EMDR in the acute and
chronic phase of trauma after a mass disaster will be provided.

OUTCOMES OF ACUTE PHASE TREATMENTS FOLLOWING THE EARTHQUAKE
THAT HIT EMILIA IN 2012
Elisa Bergonzini
On the 20th and 29th of May 2012, Emilia was hit by two major earthquakes of a magnitude 5.9 on
the Richter scale. This study shows the outcome of EMDR interventions provided within three months
after the events. At the end, considerable attention will be devoted to the results of these interventions
on older people (>65).

EMDR WITH CHILDREN INVOLVED IN MASS DISASTER
Isabel Fernandez
EMDR can be an early trauma-focused treatment with children involved in mass disasters. Individual
and group sessions can be used for school children seriously exposed to trauma and grief including:
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threat to life, loss of friends and siblings, etc. During the presentation the structure of an intervention
in the acute phase will be described.

EMDR: OUTCOMES OF GROUP TREATMENTS FOLLOWING COMMUNITY
DISASTERS
Lucia Formenti, Maslovaric G., Gilardi T., Mastronardi C., Perilli S., Sacchezin S., Fonticoli E., Luzzi
M., Paturzo C.
This study describes the application of EMDR in group as an early trauma-focused intervention with
children involved in three different community disasters. Results indicated that after EMDR group
treatment children had a lower percentage of post-traumatic symptoms and subjective psychological
distress.

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IS079
SOCIAL ASPECTS OF LEARNING AND REMEMBERING
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Convenor
Presenters

Peter Graf, University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Canada
Maria A. Brandimonte , Suor Orsola Benincasa University, Naples - Italy
Peter Graf, University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Canada
Wendy Jolliffe, University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull - United Kingdom
William Hirst , New School for Social Research, New York - United States

Learning and remembering often appear to have a social aspect which is underscored, for example,
when students must collaborate in figuring out how to build a web-site or when a married couple
attempts to recollect details from their long-ago wedding day.But social learning/remembering is not
universally recognized as a valid and distinct phenomenon, or as valuable pedagogic approach;
especially in higher education (e.g., college and university), the emphasis is still on solo learning
andsocial aspects are frequently regarded as interchangeable with other aids that could be provided to
facilitate learning and remembering (e.g., video aids, study guides, different viewpoints).In support of
the hypothesis that social, collaborative learning and remembering are more than augmented solo
learning/remembering, one contribution to this symposium reports new research on the costs and
benefits which can occur in collaborative retrospective remembering. Another contribution focuses on
social prospective remembering -- remembering to do something for others -- and shows that this form
of memory is affected by both the amount and type of reward associated with successful performance.
A third contribution concerns the mindset people engage for interpreting memory failures, and shows
that such failures are perceived as particularly serious if they are about the future (i.e., prospective
memory failures) andif they impact other people. The final contribution to this symposium focuses on
the conditions which are necessary for true collaborative learning, and it uses research to highlight
elements which are critical for designing effective teacher education programs and for implementing
cooperative learning more generally in higher education.

LONG-TERM SELECTIVE FORGETTING AFTER LISTENING TO SELECTIVE
REMEMBERING: A CONSEQUENCE OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
William Hirst, Martin Fagin & Robert Meksin
Listening to another’s recollection of events produces selective memory improvements and selective
forgetting. The most definitive study suggests that long-term retention is more likely when
interweaved selective remembering and re-exposure trials are distributed than massed. Our research
investigated this hypothesis with retention intervals up to a month, and our results highlight both the
costs and benefits of collaborative remembering.

EFFECTS OF MATERIAL AND NON-MATERIAL REWARDS ON REMEMBERINGTO DO
THINGS FOR OTHERS
Maria A. Brandimonte&Donatella Ferrante
Previous research shows that pro-social prospective memory -- remembering to do something for
others -- is impaired by small material rewards. We have recently found that the amount and type of
reward have different effects on pro-social prospective memory, on concurrently ongoing activities,
and on participants’ predictions about future pro-social actions. We hypothesize that reward effects are
modulated by conscious or unconscious motivational mechanisms.
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MEMORY FAILURES ARE MORE SERIOUS IF THEY ARE ABOUT OTHERS AND
ABOUT THE FUTURE
Peter Graf & Michelle Crease Lark
Memory failures are assumed to be interpreted differently if they concern the past (retrospective)
rather than the future (prospective). Our research shows differences between retro- and pro-spective
memory (e.g., the latter are regarded as being more serious), but only when interpreting failures that
occurred in a social context. We use the findings to speculate about the different schemas engaged for
interpreting retro- and pro-spective memory failures.

DEVELOPING COOPERATIVE LEARNING PEDAGOGY IN INITIAL TEACHER
EDUCATION
Wendy Jolliffe
Cooperative learning - a strategy in which students work in teams to improve their understanding of a
subject - presents a variety of challenges. Research shows that training teachers in cooperative
learning impacts their understanding, attitudes and classroom practice. I use research findings to
identify critical elements in designing effective teacher education programs and for implementing
cooperative learning more generally in higher education.

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PS080
THE PROFESSIONAL CAREER OF PSYCHOLOGISTS IN THE
CYBERSPACE
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Convenor
Naples Presenters
Naples -

Discussant

Stefano Manzo, Ordine Psicologi Regione Campania; Anima Research Institute,
Italy
Stefano Manzo, Ordine Psicologi Regione Campania; Anima Research Institute,
Italy
Anna Cannata, Anima Research Institute, Naples - Italy
Christiane Eichenberg, Sigmund Freud University, Vienna - Austria
Alessandro Calderoni, Psymind; Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Milan - Italy
Antonella Bozzaotra, Campania Region Psychologists Association, Naples - Italy

The wide diffusion of new communication technologies, empowered by the use of the web, is
changing the traditional modalities of working, of dealing with commercial exchanges, of offering
services, of socializing. Structures, institutions, services and performances are undergoing the
inescapable processes of deconstruction and digitizing, and are urged to the use of the cyberspace;
people search for information concerning psychological care, health and wellbeing; services and
professional performances are offered directly online. As a consequence, the professionals of the
psychological sectors are urged to adapt and supply their psychological interventions according to this
new dimension.
But, notwithstanding the advantages, those technologies entail some levels of criticality. Both clients
and professionals feel that, added to the fear for a subversion of our traditional relationships, it is the
confusion and uncertainty given by a chaotic and unregulated offer for both services and
performances, and involving the efficiency and dependability of the psychological interventions.
All this aspects have produced two opposite effects: either an uncritical acceptance of logics,
procedures, and instruments which do not belong to the psychological profession, or the total refuse of
the new technologies. In the meantime, there has not been occasion to reflect and analyse the
relationship among the conveniences offered by the new communication technologies and the
psychological processes they involve. On the contrary, we consider it is necessary to regain the
specificity of our profession, by reflecting on shape and content it could assume inside this new
context.
The present symposium is aimed at reinforcing and integrating those researches aimed at exploring the
state-of-the-art of the online psychological interventions. More in details, we will present the results of
our researches in: drawing an updated map of the online psychological services offered in Italy;
analysing the representations that psychologists have of the online psychological interventions;
conducting an inquiry on the expectations of the “clients” on the psychological services; studying the
effects of a psychological service offered to “native digit” generations.
Our researches start by drawing a conceptual map of the reality of the psychological interventions in
the cyberspace, reporting limits and potentialities of these new forms of intervention. It would then
focus on identifying general principles able to guarantee the high quality and competency of the
professionals of the psychological sector; drawing guidelines, clear and coherent with the ethics of the
profession, addressed to both the government decision-makers and our committee; identifying possible
perspectives for the future of our profession.

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THE PROFILE OF A PROFESSIONAL IN THE CYBERSPACE; A PRELIMINARY
INQUIRY AMONG PSYCHOLOGISTS OF THE CAMPANIA REGION
Stefano Manzo
He will present an inquiry conduced among psychologists of the Campania Region, collecting the
different opinions and expectations on the online psychological intervention: who is already working
online, who would like to, who would never do it.

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES INTO THE CYBERSPACE; A FIRST CENSUS ON
THE SERVICES OFFERED IN ITALY
Anna Cannata
She will present the results of a survey censing the psychological services offered in the cyberspace
inside the Italian territory, aimed at identify their typologies, characteristics and peculiarities, main
strength and weak points.

THE INTERNET AS A MENTAL HEALTH ADVISOR IN GERMANY – RESULTS OF A
NATIONAL SURVEY
Christiane Eichenberg
The internet constitutes a popular source of health information. However, the use of the internet and
other modern media in the domain of mental health remains widely unclear. This study aimed at
exploring the readiness for seeking information online and making use of online counseling and
media-assisted psychotherapy.

ZHENG, THE FIRST ITALIAN FACEBOOK-BASED ON LINE HELP FOR TEENS:
PROJECT, MODEL, OUTCOME
Alessandro Calderoni
Zheng was born in 2010 as the first public and free Italian service for psychological help aimed at
teenagers on Facebook. In the first year of its history, Zheng scored almost 900 teen users, more than
500 chat, and 300 email. In 2014 it still works and it’s a model for other services.

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PS081
THE PSYCHOBIOLOGY OF STRESS
A04. General issues and basic processes - Psychobiology
Convenor
Presenters

Kingdom
Discussant

Michael Smith, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne - United Kingdom
Mark Wetherell, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne - United Kingdom
Angela Clow, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom
Michael Smith, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne - United Kingdom
Sarita Robinson, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire - United
Angela Clow, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom

This symposium will be presented by members of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Psychobiology Section with expertise in the psychobiology of stress. Each speaker leads a research
programme, collectively investigating i) the basal functioning and reactivity of endocrine and
cardiovascular parameters relating to stress, ii) psychosocial factors which may impact upon
functioning of these endocrine and cardiovascular systems and iii) the role of these systems in
mediating such outcomes as health and cognitive performance. The first talk will consider the effect of
anticipation on the release of the stress hormone cortisol, and will suggest that this may be a
mechanism by which the individual prepares biologically for forthcoming demand. The following
talks will consider the role of individual differences in modifying the psychobiological response to
stress. The second talk will suggest that insecure anxious attachment style is associated with an
increased cortisol response to psychosocial stress. The third talk will demonstrate that Type D
(distressed) personality is associated with a blunted cardiovascular response to stress, and will
consider whether dysregulation of the HPA axis in this group of individuals may explain the increased
physical health symptoms associated with Type D personality. The final talk will discuss the impact of
facing life-threatening, stressful situations on cognitive performance. Taken together, the symposium
aims to consider the role of psychobiological stress reactivity, and basal functioning of
psychobiological stress systems on health, wellbeing and cognition, as well as inter-individual
differences which may be involved in dysregulating psychobiological stress pathways and stress
reactivity. From an applied perspective, it is important to identify the health and cognitive implications
of a dysregulated stress response so that targeted interventions can be developed. The symposium is
supported by the BPS Psychobiology Section.

ASSESSING THE PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS INVOLVED IN THE
ANTICIPATION OF STRESS
Mark Wetherell
Cortisol is increased during stress. The anticipation of stress also leads to increased secretion and may
prepare the individual for forthcoming demand. We have assessed the impact of a range of
manipulated stressors on diurnal cortisol rhythm.

INSECURE ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT STYLE PREDICTS AN ENHANCED CORTISOL
RESPONSE TO GROUP STRESS
Angela Clow

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Anxious attachment style is associated with poor health but links with stress reactivity are not clear.
Using the TSST for groups we show increased HPA axis activation and sustained perceived stress
compared to secure and avoidant attachment style.

TYPE D (DISTRESSED) PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL STRESS
REACTIVITY
Michael Smith
This talk will present a series of studies in which we have been investigating the relationship between
Type D (distressed) personality and i) cardiovascular responses to stress, and ii) basal secretion of the
stress hormone cortisol.
THE PSYCHOBIOLOGY OF FACING LIFE THREATING SITUATIONS – THE IMPACT
ON COGNITION
Sarita Robinson
This paper will outline a series of studies undertaken to examine the impact of acute stress on
cognition. The paper will also consider the effects of individual differences and nutritional
interventions on trauma resilience.

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PS082
UNDERLYING MECHANISMS OF EXTERNALIZING AND SOCIAL
BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS IN ADOLESCENCE
B14. Development and education - Developmental disorders in health
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Kirsten Smeets, Karakter Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Nijmegen - Netherlands
Kirsten Smeets, Karakter Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Nijmegen - Netherlands
Mireille Bakker, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen Jennifer Richards, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen Anoek Oerlemans, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen Floor Scheepers, Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neuroscience, Utrecht - Netherlands

Developmental disorders are often characterized by externalizing and social behaviour problems.
Maladaptive aggression and antisocial behaviours are reported in attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorders (ODD), and conduct disorders (CD). Lack of
empathy, poorer emotion recognition, and impaired prosocial behaviour is often reported in autism
spectrum disorders (ASD) and CD. There is a need for information on multiple aspects of the origins
in these affected behaviours. Examining causal mechanisms for externalizing and social behaviour
problems has been difficult, partly because of the large within-disorder and between-disorder
heterogeneity of these behaviours (e.g. one person with emotion recognition problems might develop
conduct problems, whereas the other person develops autistic problems or no problematic behaviour).
This symposium integrates novel insights into the underpinnings of social behaviour problems and
related traits (e.g. autistic spectrum traits, attention deficits and hyperactivity problems, oppositional
behaviour problems and delinquent or conduct problems) using a complementary array of research
designs and methodological approaches (gene-environment interactions and parenting effects,
psychobiological markers, and person-cantered research).

CAN PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE AGGRESSION BE DISTINGUISHED AS DIFFERENT
SUBTYPES OF AGGRESSION IN ADOLESCENTS? A VARIABLE- AND PERSON-BASED
APPROACH
Kirsten Smeets
Literature is inconsistent as to whether proactive and reactive aggression can be separated or not. The
aim of this study was to examine the possible distinction of proactive and reactive aggression and
determine the underlying behavioural profiles. Results show that proactive and reactive aggression can
be distinguished, however proactive aggression does not seem to occur in the absence of reactive
aggression. Furthermore, reactive aggression seems to encompass a form of internal frustration and
external provocation. Contrary to previous studies, aggression factors and classes were not
differentially associated with other mental health problems and mainly driven by overall severity
rather than subtype of aggression.

THE ROLE OF TESTOSTERONE, CORTISOL AND OXYTOCINE IN CHILDREN AND
ADOLESCENTS WITH DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR DISORDERS
Mireille Bakker
This research is focused on hormonal values within a sample of children and adolescents with
disruptive behaviour disorders (DBD). High values of testosterone are connected to a decrease in
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empathic skills, which in turn is connected to aggression or antisocial behaviour. In contrast, it is
proposed that cortisol has a modulating effect on this. In addition, since both empathy and oxytocine
are connected to social functioning there may be a role for oxytocine on empathic processes.
Outcomes are explored within different subtypes of aggression and level of callous unemotional traits.
ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOURAL AND NEURAL REWARD PROCESSING: A TEST OF
THE DIFFERENTIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY THEORY
Jennifer Richards
While extremes in reward sensitivity can lead to maladaptive behaviour, little is known about its
genetic and environmental background. To improve our understanding of individual differences in
reward sensitivity, we tested the differential susceptibility theory, which states that individuals
carrying plasticity gene variants will be more disadvantaged in negative, but more advantaged in
positive environments. Behavioural and neural responses to rewards were assessed during a monetary
incentive delay (MID) task in adolescents with and without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD). We found evidence for differential genetic susceptibility toward positive social
environments for both behavioural and striatal reward sensitivity. Evidence was also found in favor of
cumulative genetic plasticity toward negative environmental effects for general task performance.

LONGITUDINAL, RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDER TRAITS AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN ADOLESCENCE. THE TRAILS
STUDY
Anoek Oerlemans
Disorders on the autism spectrum (ASDs), or autistic traits, have been associated with deficits in
prosocial behaviour. The current study investigates the longitudinal relationships between autistic
traits and prosocial behaviour in early to late adolescence. Results show that ASD and prosocial traits
were fairly stable over time. In addition, small cross-lagged effects indicate that worse prosocial
behaviour predicts poorer ASD outcomes (i.e. more traits) at a subsequent time-point, and vice versa.

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PS083
ATTITUDES TOWARD SAME-SEX MARRIAGE AND GAY/LESBIAN
PARENTING ACROSS EUROPE
C04. Culture and society - LGBTQI studies
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Salvatore D'Amore, University of Liège, Liège - Belgium
Salvatore D'Amore, University of Liège, Liège - Belgium
Marta Evelia Aparicio-García, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Marta Dora, Jagiellonian University, Krakow - Poland
Klio Geroulanou, New York College, Athens - Greece
Roberto Baiocco, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

The legality of same-sex marriage (SSM) and gay or lesbian parenting (GLP) has been an object of
controversy in many European countries. Besides these important civil and legal recognitions, how
attitudes toward SSM and GLP are changing is an important question not only for psychologists but
for the formation of public policy and for political decisions as well. Previous research has only shown
the correlated variables of positive and negative attitudes toward SSM. No European research has
studied correlates of positive and negative attitudes towards SSM and GLP. In the framework of this
symposium we will present results coming from a huge cross-national research comparing
heterosexual’s attitudes of 18000 students across 7 European countries (Belgium, France, Greece,
Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain).
The sample involved between 300 and 1000 participants for each participant country. Half of the
sample involved heterosexual females and the other half heterosexual males. All participants were
from 18 to 25 years old. Up to one-third of the students from each country were to be from the Social
Sciences, but at least two-thirds of all participants must come from others faculties. The survey
questions were administered anonymously online through the internet. and with encryption to ensure
complete security of the data gathered. This research is important in order to gauge what attitudes are
prevalent in the selected countries and also to understand the sources of resistance to the quest for
same-sex marriage and lesbian/gay parenting rights. After this first presentation, results from three
contrasted countries (Greece, Poland and Spain) in term of civil rights and socio-political situation
will be presented. The findings of these cross-national and national studies may be important not only
for scholars but also for the formation of public policy to enhance the well-being of lesbian and gay
populations across Europe.

ATTITUDES TOWARD GAY AND LESBIAN COUPLES AND PARENTS IN SPAIN
Marta Evelia Aparicio-García, Béatriz Fernández-Castilla
The results show that two variables are really important when predicting a greater support toward
homosexuals: political ideology and importance of religion. Having contact with homosexuals and
specially being satisfied with emerge as key factors in predicting support from same-sex marriage,
homosexual parenting and positive attitudes toward them

ATTITUDES TOWARDS SAME SEX MARRIAGE AND GAY AND LESBIAN PARENTING
AMONG GREEK STUDENTS
Klio Geroulanou
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This presentation will focus on the Greek sample’s results, particularities, and implications. Main
findings indicate that male gender, religiosity and political conservatism are most related to negative
attitudes towards homosexuality, same sex marriage and parenting. Other correlates to these variables
will also be discussed in detail

ATTITUDES TOWARDS SAME-SEX MARRIAGE AND PARENTING IN POLAND
Marta Dora, Magda Mijas
Despite ongoing social changes resulting in broadening the definition of family, same-sex marriage
and lesbian or gay parenting are objects of controversy in many European countries, with Poland
taking lead. The analysis of over 660 surveys has shown a great homogeneity of the sample with
gender and religiosity as main predictors of the attitudes.

ATTITUDES TOWARD GAY AND LESBIAN MARRIAGE AND PARENTING ACROSS
SEVEN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Salvatore D’Amore, Robert-Jay Green, Katie Katuzny, Thèrese Scali, Roberto Baiocco, Olivier Vecho,
Pedro Alexandre Nuno da Costa, Magdalena Mijas, Marta Evelia Aparicio, Klio Geroulanou
This study (N=13,373) shows that attitudes toward same-sex marriage and gay and lesbian parenting
across seven European countries are associated with participant’s country of residence, sex, number of
LGBT people in social network, religiosity, belief in traditional gender roles, and satisfaction in social
relationships with LGBT people.

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PS084
A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO ORGANIZATIONS: IMPACT OF
POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR ON WELL-BEING AT
WORK
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Convenors
Presenters

Ranjeet Nambudiri, Indian Institute of Management Indore, Prabandh Shikhar - India
Papri Nath, Indian Institute of Management Trichy, Tiruchirappalli - India
Ranjeet Nambudiri, Indian Institute of Management Indore, Prabandh Shikhar - India
Papri Nath, Indian Institute of Management Trichy, Tiruchirappalli - India
Marshall Valencia, University of Nottingham, Selangor Darul Ehsan - Malaysia
Belén Mesurado, National Scientific and Technical Research Council, Buenos Aires Argentina
Abhishek Totawar, Indian Institute of Management Trichy, Tiruchirappalli - India

Since decades, OB scholars have focused on exploring negative behaviour at workplace, such as
burnout, depersonalization, and absenteeism. Recent evidences, however, lay emphasis on the effects
of positive (proactive) organizational behaviour like positive emotions, flow, hope, and optimism.
This new perspective of ‘positive organizational behaviour’ (Luthans, 2002) argues that it is very
unlikely that presence of same factor will lead to satisfaction and absence to dissatisfaction.
Therefore, it is essential to explore positive (proactive) organizational behaviour distinctly, instead of
considering it opposite to negative organizational behaviour. This may contribute as an alternative to
the traditional reactive approach of studying behaviour in an organizational context. Several POB
studies show that studying positive organizational behaviour gives a comprehensive understanding of
the variance in organizational outcomes (Bakker & Schaufeli, 2008).
The primary objective of this symposium is to integrate some recent work on positive organizational
behaviour from different contexts. The four studies presented in this symposium, carried out in three
different geographical locations, tested through experimental and survey designs, highlight the
significance of positive organizational behaviour. Holistically, they explain how employees can
become more proactive, energetic, dedicated, and absorbed by their work. The discussion triggered by
this symposium will aim at developing a holistic understanding of the place where we work and live
by focusing both on reactive and positive aspects of it.
The proposed symposium serves to achieve two objectives. First, we highlight the impact of positive
organizational behaviour at employee and organizational level. Second, we integrate the findings and
propose a framework for future research.

JOB CRAFTING PREDICTS WORK ENGAGEMENT: THE MODERATING ROLE OF
WELL-BEING AND EXTRAVERSION
Marshall Valencia
Findings from a Malaysian sample indicates that positive job crafting-engagement link is more
enhanced when negative affect is high; and when low flourishing combines with high extraversion.
Implications on how low well-being can be harnessed to stimulate employee engagement are
discussed.

DOES FEELING POSITIVE CONTRIBUTES TO WELL BEING AT WORK?
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Papri Nath
A study on 511 Indian school teachers shows that positive experiences at work predict greater well
being through building psychological resilience. Moreover, structural equations reveal that emotional
intelligence moderates the impact of positive emotions on psychological resilience. The study has
implications in designing human resource development programs.

THE RELATION BETWEEN PERSONALITY TRAITS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL
WITH FLOW AND ENGAGEMENT IN ARGENTINEAN EMPLOYEES
Belén Mesurado
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the Big Five factors of personality
and Psychological Capital with flow and engagement in Argentinean employees.
The results of SEM showed that the theoretical model fit the data very well. The role of personality
and capital psychology in the prediction of flow and engagement in work setting is discussed.

MOOD AND SELF-EFFICACY: HEDONIC AND UTILITARIAN MOTIVATION AS
MODERATORS
Abhishek Totawar, Ranjeet Nambudiri
A four-quadrant framework is developed and tested to examine the causal influence of mood on selfefficacy with hedonic and utilitarian motivation moderating this relationship. A quasiexperimental
design is followed with three mood states experimentally induced across six groups. Results and
implications are discussed in the organizational context.

FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE RESEARCH
Ranjeet Nambudiri
We conclude this symposium by synthesizing findings from the four studies. It is expected that such
synthesis and integration will provide useful guidelines for future research in the arena of POB.

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PS085
IMPROVING SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT: THE UNITED NATION AGENDA BEYOND 2015
D09. Work and organization - Sustainable development and corporate social responsibility
Convenor
Presenters

Pamela Bernabei, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations,
Rome - Italy
Pamela Bernabei, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations,
Rome - Italy
Veronica Odintsova, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian

Federation

Discussant

Gabriella Palumbo, Italian National Health Institute, Rome - Italy
Margherita Carotenuto, AEO, Unit of sustainable development and training, Milan Italy
Marina Capasso, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

Looking beyond the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the United Nation (UN) sustainable
development agenda for the period after 2015 is addressing new challenges facing people and planet:
improving economic and social well-being while protecting the environment, and address issues
including growth, equality, peace and security, governance and human rights. It must constitute global
transformational change for people and planet, with common, shared responsibilities for all countries,
recognizing that countries have different capabilities. The goal is “simple but daunting - prosperity and
dignity for all in a world where humankind lives in harmony with nature”.
So, if responsibility and reciprocity are in synergy, can people and the planet live together happily?
And, when arguing about ‘sustainable human relations’, ‘social responsibility’, organizations and
sustainability are we discussing about theory or practice? The aim of the Symposium is to try to give
answers to this challenge. The speakers, all involved in various committees and working groups that
address global problems, will describe the activities and the realization for the implementation of the
MDGs in regional areas of Europe and Russian Federation: from poor and abandoned places to
sustainable ecobiological projects and centres of humanistic art and culture. In particular, the
responsibility of young university students, involved in the projects, to achieve goals 2 (i.e. achieving
universal primary education), 7 (i.e. ensuring environmental sustainability), 8 (i.e. global partnership
for development) will be highlighted. Thus, projects that place human being at the centre of
sustainable development: education, civilization, which then bear the result of economic prosperity
and psychological well-being. Finally the results concerning “Civilization in progress, through cultural
diversity and MDGs achievement” (under the high level segment of the Economic and Social Council
of UN) will be discussed.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY AS A DRIVING FORCE FOR ALL MANKIND
Pamela Bernabei
Cultural barrier has been the most difficult to manage. This is why the focus of the paper is on the
state of art on tools for training young people and entrepreneurship with its additional components of
corporate social responsibility (CSR).

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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Veronika Odintsova
To promote environmental education and social responsibility, the faculty of psychology of St.
Petersburg University is running training courses on interaction between physical space and personfriendly environment. Results are discussed.

CIVILIZATIONS IN PROGRESS AND LOCAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Gabriella Palumbo
Results of programme “Civilization in progress, through cultural diversity and MDGs achievement”
(at Lizori, under the high level segment of ECOSOC of UN) and its restoration as an ecobiological
sustainable development pilot example is discussed.

THE REAL HUMAN CULTURE AS GUARANTEE OF CULTURAL DIVERSITIES AND
SUSTAINABILITY
Margherita Carotenuto
Beyond many differences between cultures, civilizations, forms of society, there is a common
foundation.
This “common denominator” can be identified and described to evolve healthy individuals and
sustainable coexistence forms.

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PS086
LESBIAN AND GAY PARENTS IN THE SOCIAL CONTEXT: “WHAT
THEY THINK WE ARE. WHAT WE ACTUALLY ARE”
C04. Culture and society - LGBTQI studies
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Nicola Nardelli, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Roberto Baiocco, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Paolo Roberto Pagone, University of Padova, Padua - Italy
Marina Miscioscia, University of Liège, Liège - Belgium
Victor Figueroa, University of London, London - United Kingdom
Vittorio Lingiardi, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

Studies regarding parenting by lesbians and gay men belong to a branch of research started about 40
years ago. Several studies have investigated the parental capability of lesbians and gay men and the
consequent development of their children. Research has mostly focused on lesbian mothers that have
conceived during previous opposite-sex relationships. In addition, there are studies about biological
gay fathers, gay and lesbian couples with adoptive children, and children born via medically assisted
procreation (MAP; i.e., surrogacy or insemination by donor). There have been various foci of research,
but two macro-categories can be noticed: on the one hand, there are studies about differences and
similarities between the parental skills of opposite-sex parents and same-sex parents; on the other
hand, there are studies about the outcome of children raised by lesbian and gay parents referring to the
sexual, social, psychological, and cognitive development compared with peers from heterosexual
parents. Overall, results demonstrated how lesbians and gay men could be good parents in child
rearing, caregiving ability, division of labour, and parental skills. Simultaneously, researchers studied
the other side of the coin: the discriminatory social context in which lesbian and gay parents and their
children live (or even the desire of lesbians and gay men to become parents). The legal standards
concerning same-sex marriage and the opportunity for gay men and lesbians to raise children differ
within the European legal scenario. Nevertheless, lesbians and gay men have to face prejudices
perpetuated against them, not only as citizens but also as parents, regardless of the State they live in.
What are the attitudes towards lesbian and gay parents, and the wellbeing of their children? How can
we prevent the prejudices against them? What are the challenges addressed by them? The aim of this
symposium is to contribute to answering these important questions, presenting four studies that have
used qualitative and quantitative methods. Hereupon, we want to merge these two distinct themes to
provide a rounded overview of a concern that restricts specific people’s civil rights because of their
sexual orientation.

ATTITUDES TOWARD GAY AND LESBIAN COUPLES AND PARENTS IN ITALY
Roberto Baiocco, Salvatore D’Amore, Robert-Jay Green, S. Ioverno, S. Mazzoni, Vittorio Lingiardi
This study aims at examining the correlated variables of positive and negative attitudes toward samesex marriage and parenting in Italy where LGBT having different recognition levels about their civil
and parental rights.

REDUCING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS LESBIANS AND GAY
MEN AS PARENTS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN IMPLICIT AND EXPLICIT PREJUDICE
Paolo Roberto Pagone, Nicola Nardelli, Roberto Baiocco, S. Ioverno, A. Simonelli, Vittorio Lingiardi
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Aim of this study is to evaluate reduction of negative attitudes towards lesbian and gay parents among
university students through teaching. Both implicit and explicit prejudice are assessed.

COPARENTING ACROSS TRANSITION TO PARENTHOOD IN LESBIAN-HEADED
FAMILIES: TWO CASE STUDIES
Marina Miscioscia, A. Simonelli, J.M. Gauthier
In this presentation we observe coparenting across the transition to parenthood in two lesbian-headed
families. Coparenting will be assessed by using the Lausanne Trilogue Play approach at time 1 (during
pregnancy) and time 2 (3 months after birth).

THE IDENTITY LIFE COURSE OF CHILEAN LESBIAN WOMEN BECOMING MOTHERS
FROM HETEROSEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS
Victor Figueroa, F. Tasker
Lesbian mothers living in Latino countries encounter different challenges due to the traditional
expectations for parenting and family formation of their societies. This study explored the coming out
process of 13 lesbian mothers living in Chile.

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PS087
RESILIENCE ACROSS CULTURES: USE OF THE DEVEREUX EARLY
CHILDHOOD ASSESSMENT FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND DEVEREUX
STUDENT STRENGTHS ASSESSMENT IN PROMOTING RESILIENCE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Convenor
Resilient
Presenters

Jack A. Naglieri, University of Virginia, Charlottesville; Devereux Center for
Children, Villanova - United States
Ignazio Ardizzone, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Francesca Santoro, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Sara Panunzi, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Serena Galosi, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
David-Jan Punt, Hogrefe Uitgevers, Amsterdam - Netherlands
Matteo Ciancaleoni, Hogrefe Editore, Florence - Italy

The evaluation of factors related to resilience has become a key component to the positive psychology
movement, sometimes referred to as Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the United States. SEL skills
are substantially developed through social learning contexts and theoretically linked to the frontal
lobes. Measurement of SEL skills is essential if psychologists and educators are to ensure the
development of healthy social-emotional skills. This session will begin with a description of the
Devereux Early Childhood Assessment for Preschoolers (DECAP2) and the Devereux Student
strengths Assessment (DESSA) published in the U.S. This will include the theoretical rationale for the
scales, their psychometric qualities, and application of these rating scales for promoting resilience.
Next, the research on the two versions that have been developed in the Netherlands and Italy will be
described. Finally, application of these tools for the promotion of resilience in clinical practice will be
provided.

ADAPTATION OF DESSA QUESTIONNAIRE: A CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY
David-Jan Punt, Matteo Ciancaleoni
The DESSA is an USA questionnaire adapted in the Netherlands and Italy. The aim of the study was
to assess the cross-cultural differences of the test across these countries. It was administered to parents
and teachers to evaluate both versions.

PROMOTING RESILIENCE: DESSA AND DECA -P2 IN ACTION
Ignazio Ardizzone, Francesca Santoro, Sara Panunzi, Serena Galosi
The authors through clinical examples show the effectiveness of Devereux Early Childhood
Assessment for Preschoolers second Edition and the Devereux Student strengths Assessment-K-8th
Grade in Promoting resilience and preventing child and adolescent psychopathology. The authors also
stress the potential of the two tests in giving information on the normal and pathological development
of personality highlighting an additional and useful of DESSA and DECA in the study of precursors of
personality disorders.

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PS088
ENHANCING SPATIAL ABILITIES THROUGH MOTOR PRACTICE
A12. General Issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Angelica Moè, University of Padova, Padua - Italy
Wenke Möhring, University of Fribourg, Fribourg - Switzerland
Petra Jansen, University of Regensburg, Regensburg - Germany
Francesca Pazzaglia, University of Padova, Padua - Italy
Jérôme Clerc, University of Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq - France
Attilio Carraro, University of Padova, Padua - Italy

The ability to rotate 3-D objects in the space is fundamental when performing many everyday tasks
such as finding one’s way in a new environment, finding the shortest way to reach a place, as well as
succeeding in learning many academic subjects ranging from geometry to physics or chemistry to the
extent that it predicts the choice of STEM careers and professions (Wai, Lubinski, & Benbow, 2009).
Until now research has outlined that a) many biological, cultural, motivational, and experiential
factors influence the ability to rotate correctly and fast, b) men outperform women in mental rotation
(e.g., Halpern et al., 2007). There is also evidence that the ability to mentally rotate objects can be
improved in many ways ranging from playing action video-games, solving mental rotation items or
sketching 3-D objects, engaging in spatial tasks, being included in an academic program which
involves spatial manipulations or representation, reducing stereotype threats, attributing performance
to effort (e.g., Uttal et al., 2013).
This symposium will focus on a way of improving mental rotation abilities: motor practice.
The beneficial effects of motor experiences, manipulation of objects, sports practice, dance, and
physical activities on mental rotation ability will be presented through studies conducted in four
different European countries focusing on populations ranging from 6 months to adulthood.
These activities involving motor practice performed over the years would result in a sort of longlasting and continuous training of overall spatial abilities and mental rotation, in particular, which
could have beneficial effects on both cognitive performance (mainly the ability to represent and
manipulate objects) and health (overall beneficial effects of physical activity). Factors such as
expertise, involvement, characteristics of the motor experience provided will be considered.
The discussion will focus on the role of the mental representation of movement in the development of
mental rotation abilities in both genders, and on the motivational aspects which could favour the
engagement in activities which boost mental rotation and spatial thinking.

EARLY EFFECTS OF MOTOR EXPERIENCE ON INFANT’S MENTAL ROTATION
Wenke Möhring, Andrea Frick
The role of motor experience for infants’ mental rotation ability was investigated using the violationof-expectation paradigm. At 6 months of age, infant’s mental rotation performance was improved by
prior manual experience, at 8-10 months performance was correlated to motor experience.

THE IMPROVEMENT OF MENTAL ROTATION PERFORMANCE IN SECOND
GRADERS AFTER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM CREATIVE DANCE TRAINING
Petra Jansen

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Two studies examined the beneficial effects of dance training. An increase in performance in mental
rotation was observed after five weeks of dance lessons and even after one lesson, but not after normal
physical education lessons.

EFFECTS OF EXPERTISE IN MENTAL ROTATION PERFORMANCE
Francesca Pazzaglia, Angelica Moè, Beatrice Benelli
Studies outlining the effects of expertise in adults practicing sports or physical activities at a regular
basis will be presented. Research showing that professionals perform better in mental rotation than
beginners, and that gender differences maintain but reduce with increasing practice will be discussed.

STRATEGIES WHICH ENABLES TRANSFER OF MOTOR PRACTICE INTO COGNITIVE
ABILITIES
Jérôme Clerc
I will resume my past research showing positive effects of motor practice on cognitive abilities,
including mental rotation and memory for order. I will stress the need of considering individual
strategies people make use of when transferring motor practice to non-motor cognitive tasks.

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PS089
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRIAGE IN MASS EMERGENCIES: GOALS,
CRITERIA, ENACTMENT METHODS
F07. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychological consequences of natural disasters for individuals,
families and communities
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Michele Cusano, SIPEM Società Scientifica (Italian Emergency Psychological
Society), Rome - Italy
Angelo Napoli, LUMSA University Rome; SIPEM Società Scientifica (Italian
Emergency Psychological Society), Rome - Italy
Isabella Cinquegrana, SIPEM Società Scientifica (Italian Emergency Psychological
Society), Rome - Italy
Anna Palumbo, SIPEM Società Scientifica (Italian Emergency Psychological
Society), Rome - Italy
Michele Cusano, SIPEM Società Scientifica (Italian Emergency Psychological
Society), Rome - Italy
Michele Cusano, SIPEM Società Scientifica (Italian Emergency Psychological
Society), Rome - Italy

In order to introduce the concept of psychological triage, it’s important to consider that it represents
the first instance of welcoming and evaluation of the patients on the basis of precise criteria that make
it possible to establish a priority of intervention. We can basically say that psychological triage is a
first-welcoming and first-evaluation intervention for the victims of the event, in which, through a
receptive-evaluative-decisional process based on pre-defined criteria, we welcome the person,
evaluate their need for psychological help, identify how postponable the treatment is and determine
the person’s access to psychological care assigning them to a specific priority class. The higher the
class, the more timely the treatment is going to be. Psychological triage - therefore - is an act, or more
specifically a receptive-evaluative-decisional process, enacted through pre-established criteria and
methods, articulated in sequential well defined phases:
a) reception
b) recognition of signs and symptoms
c) attribution of a priority code
On a practical and concrete level, we can say that psychological triage is the process through which
we can assess the urgency for a specific subject to receive and perceive psychological sustainment in
that precise moment.
It should be noted that the psychological triage should not be considered an act or a psychodiagnostic
process. The psychological triage tends to evaluate whether there is need for psychological support
and how urgent. The psychodiagnostic, instead, tends to describe traits and mechanism of psychic
functioning. The psychodiagnostic aims to establish a framework psychic, the psychological triage is
intended to protect the psychological status of person.

GOALS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TRIAGE
Angelo Napoli
Psychological triage tends to evaluate the need for psychological care and the urgency of it, using
standardized criteria and procedures that are shared and uniform.
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Starting with psychological reactions to critical events and addressing issues related to the assessment
of psychological impact, the presentation will focus on goals, procedures and tools of psychological
triage.

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL TRIAGE INTERVENTION
Anna Palumbo
Studying, experimenting and enacting the process of psychological triage is the only way to
distinguish, in situations of mass emergency, between the victims who need immediate psychological
care and those for which treatment can be postponed.

CRITERIA FOR THE THE ENACTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TRIAGE
Isabella Cinquegrana
Psychological triage is enacted through the use of criteria on the basis of which operators assigns
subjects to treatment classes. Such priority classes are: low priority (PSI 1), medium priority (PSI 2),
high priority (PSI 3).

ADMINISTERING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TRIAGE FORM
Michele Cusano
The psychological triage form is to be considered a rapid and effective instrument for the retrieval of
all necessary information, the assessment of the subject’s need for psychological care and the
preservation and study of all collected information. Therefore, particular importance is due to the
properly filling the form and interpreting the elements that constitute it.

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PS090
ISSUES AND POSSIBILITIES OF MORAL ACTING RESEARCH
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Convenor
Presenters

Prague -

Marek Preiss, University of New York, Prague - Czech Republic
Iva Stuchlíková, University of South Bohemia, České Budějovice - Czech Republic
Marek Preiss, University of New York, Prague - Czech Republic
Tereza Příhodová, Prague Psychiatric Center; National Institute of Mental Health,
María Luisa Vecina, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Alena Nohavová, University of South Bohemia, České Budějovice - Czech Republic

The moral acting is a various concept, which may be studied through many approaches. Authors of
the symposium try to point out, define and account for some of these approaches. The main objective
of the symposium is a broader interdisciplinary reflection on moral acting, focusing on psychological,
clinical and philosophical perspective. We present findings from the ethical perspectives using
different populations and settings, university students and healthy subjects. Our focus carries from
philosophy over to measuring honesty and cheating; moral emotions, moral reasoning and ethics of
university students; coping strategies for academic dishonesty; and measuring honesty.
Nonetheless, the assumption of a shared meaning of academic cheating is not usually verified and it
may introduce an extra measurement error, especially when items are decontextualized. The anchoring
vignettes methods may help to solve the problem by letting respondents evaluate both their situations,
as well as hypothetical situations happening to other people (anchoring vignette).
Like a moral vignette or dilemmas we could use for the research of morality an event that actually
happened. Consequently, we considered measuring morality through the responsibility for the plane
crash of Malaysian Boeing 777 on July 17th,2014. Using this approach we usually assess someone’s
morality by knowing just his behavior. Majority of psychological research about morality/ethical
dilemmas, uses information about behavior as the most common type of assessment. However, the
latest research also underlined the role of emotions in morality, apart from the cognitive area. In
conclusion, with this study we would like to start the reflection concerning the impact of different
types of information about others on our subjective image of their morality. Aside from events we may
show an interest in prevalent social problem. We may emphasize a family violence, the problem that
has been traditionally treated as a gender-related issue.
Many of these moral terms seem to be linked under the umbrella of the moral integrity notion. The
development and use of integrity testing has substantially risen in the recent years. This phenomenon
occurred thanks to the increased numbers of dishonest behaviors across academia, as well as across
variety of working environments, where employers more often reach out to these instruments to screen
their potential future employees.
Because the subject of research is morality, we often face the issue that is usually called the validity
problem. We found that involved subjects have a tendency to follow and interpret moral stories too
much unlikely. These differences then affect and set up subject to answer questionnaires in a random
and confused manner. In order to find out why this occurs, we need to examine morality in a more
fundamental way.

STUDENTS’ MORAL EMOTIONS AND THE EVALUATION OF ACADEMIC
CHEATING/DECEPTION SITUATIONS – THE ADVANTAGE OF ANCHORING
VIGNETTES
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Iva Stuchlíková, Jana Vrbová
The paper deals with the process of developing vignettes that help to place moral emotions into
appropriate context with in the academic environment. We started with a survey assessing particular
situations in which the students felt moral emotions.

PLANE CRASH OF MALAYSIAN BOEING 777 – ASSESSMENT OF OFFENDER’S
MORALITY
Marek Preiss, Mariola Paruzel-Czachura, MichałBrol, Tereza Příhodová, David Krámský, María
Luisa Vecina, Fei Cheng
The aim of our presentation is to introduce our research connected with the assessment of morality of
a person (group) responsible for the plane crash of Malaysian Boeing 777 on July 17th, 2014. In our
research we used the three aspects model in the sphere of morality: behavior, emotions and views.

INTRODUCTION OF AN ORIGINAL AND NEWLY DEVELOPED INTEGRITY MEASURE
Tereza Příhodová, Marek Preiss, David Krámský, Lenka Krámská
The presented pilot study and standardization study introduces an original measure of integrity. In this
work, there are two poles standing against each other, one being integrity, as a complex construct
encountering more than a traditional concept of honesty and on the other side counter productive work
behavior, as a behavior harming the employer.

SACREDNESS OF THE FIVE MORAL FOUNDATIONS IN MEN IN COURT-MANDATED
PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT FOR ABUSING THEIR PARTNERS
María Luisa Vecina, Daniela Marzana, Mariola Paruzel-Czachura
Intimate partner violence constitutes a serious social problem that has traditionally been treated as a
gender-related issue or as one aspect of the larger issue of family violence. This characterization is
compatible with the assumption that a sacred moral world is threatened by reality, which may be
associated with violent defensive reactions.

VALIDITY PROBLEM OF MORAL REASONING TEST IN REGARDS TO THE THEORY
OF ONE/THIRD PERSPECTIVE
Alena Nohavová, David Krámský
As a major aspect of moral reasoning the paper finds the engagement and the involvement to interpret
the moral issues either from the one person perspective or the third person perspective, as well as the
theory of psychical distance. Consequently, the paper tries to account for these perspective issues in
line with the Kohlberg’s theory.

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PS091
NEW DIRECTION OF SELF-CONTROL (AS A JIKO-CONTROL) OF
DOHSA-HOU (JAPANESE ORIGINAL PSYCHOTHERAPY USING
BODY-MOVEMENT TECHNIQUE)
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Yutaka Haramaki, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima - Japan
Osamu Imura, Osaka University, Osaka - Japan
Eiji Ozawa, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima - Japan
Airi Zamami, Nagasaki Junior College, Nagasaki - Japan
Yutaka Haramaki, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima - Japan
Susumu Harizuka, Nakamura Gakuen University, Fukuoka - Japan

A Japanese psycho-therapeutic method “Dohsa-Hou” has been developed for more than 45years in
Japan. Initially, the method has been developed for the people with cerebral palsy to improve their
bodily movements by Professor Gosaku Naruse and his colleagues. And then the method has been
applied to the people with developmental disorders. Now a day in Japan, the clinical psychologists use
Dohsa-Hou as a psychotherapeutic method for the various kind patients at the medical center, mental
hospital, the mental clinic and the institution for disabled people ( ex. psycho-somatic patients,
paediatric patients, schizophrenia, depressive disorder, autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD and LD
children).
“Dohsa” is a Japanese special word and it means a holistic process of motor action which consists of
the psychological process and bodily movement process. The psychologaical process of Dohsa
consists of «intention» and «striving». So, the aims of Dohsa-Hou as a psychotherapy is to support the
patients to control their mind and body (movement). In other words, Dohsa-Hou might help the
patients to integrate their mind and body by themselves. In this symposium, we would like to
introduce to Dohsa-Hou (Japanese psychotherapy) and to report the latest studies of Dohsa-Hou, and
to discuss the new viewpoints of psychotherapy which integrates mind and body with participants of
this symposium.

INTRODUCTION TO DOHSA-HOU
Osamu Imura
Dohsa-Hou is a unique body-oriented approach which has developed in Japan for children with
disabilities and patients with mental disorders. The history, theory and techniques will be introduced.

JIKO-CONTROL FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
Eiji Ozawa
People with developmental disorders often have self-control problems such as impulsivity or repetitive
behavior. Many studies indicate Dohsa-Hou improves self-awareness and social interaction. This
presentation introduces therapeutic techniques.

JIKO-CONTROL EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENT WITH OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE
Airi Zamami
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JIKO-control experience for Obsessive–compulsive is effective in regulation of anxiety and anger. To
compare with Yoga, Dohsa-Hou has therapist-confronting experience and therapeutic personal
relationship for client.

JIKO-CONTROL FOR CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS
Yutaka Haramaki
Chronic pain patients keep suppressing and inhibition of their emotion and behavior because of their
pain. Dohsa-Hou makes the patients activate self-care to manage their conditions by intentional
exercise.

PS092
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY BETWEEN NEW CHALLENGES,
GOOD PRACTICES AND INNOVATIVE ANALYSIS SYSTEMS
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Ageing and dementia
A04. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
A15. General issues and basic processes - Artificial intelligence and expert systems
F15. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Data mining
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Giampietro Nardo, ASL San Donà di Piave, San Donà di Piave - Italy
Luc Pieter De Vreese, ASL Modena, Modena - Italy
Giampietro Nardo, ASL San Donà di Piave, San Donà di Piave - Italy
Tiziano Gomiero, DAD ANFFAS TRENTINO Onlus, Trento; Catholic University of
Milan, Brescia; University of Padova, Padua - Italy
Serafino Corti, Fondazione Sospiro ONLUS, Cremona; Catholic University of Milan,
Brescia - Italy
Enzo Grossi, Bracco Foundation, Milan; Villa Santa Maria, Tavernerio - Italy
Luigi Croce, Consorzio SIR Milano, Milan; Centro Studi Psico-Medico-Pedagogici e
della Mediazione CSPDM, Eboli; Catholic University of Milan, Brescia - Italy

Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) are now living longer with the majority of individuals
reaching middle and even “old age.” As a consequence of this extended longevity they are vulnerable
to the same age associated health problems as elderly adults in the general population without ID. This
includes dementia, a general term referring to a variety of diseases and conditions causing a
substantial loss of cognitive ability and functional declines; adults with Down syndrome are at
especially high risk.
A great deal of recent effort has focused on the very earliest detectable indicators of decline (and even
prodromal stages of dementia causing diseases). Therefore, it would be very useful to assess a possible
decrease in the level of personal efficiency in the course of time, through the determination of a
baseline that delineates the highest level of lifespan functioning reached by the person with ID.
In this way it could be easier to capture which cognitive deficits are to be considered a primary
outcome of aging dependent ID and which, instead, are signs of a further impairment secondary to an
(incipient) neurodegenerative dementia that is associated by definition with a slowly progressive loss
of previously possessed skills.
Pertinent to this context there is another complex and emerging challenge posed by issues related to
autism.
Both of these challenges demand new tools, new analysis capabilities and best practices that should be
implemented in the general health services.
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In this symposium we would like to propose two research that led to the psychometric validation of
new tools for the Italian context (DSQIID and AFAST), the development of rational good practice in
the management and assessment of aging in intellectual disability (Sospiro and ULSS 10) and an
exemplification of the use of some Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and new processo of data
mining to analyze data and introducing the potential of these innovative tools applied to a complex
field of inquiry like Autism and the functional assessment in people with ID and dementia.

DSQIID
Luigi Croce
A multicentre validation study in aging adults with Down syndrome (DS) and other forms of
Intellectual Disabilities of the Dementia Screening Questionnaire for Individuals with Intellectual
Disabilities This study confirms the cross-cultural value of DSQIID which is a valid and user-friendly
observer-rated scale for cognitive screening in persons with DS aged 40 years and over and in
individuals with ID non-DS with age of 50 years and older.

DEMENTIA SCREENING IN PEOPLE WITH ID
Giampiero Nardo
Case study: data concerning the one year follow-up of a baseline screening for dementia applied to a
population of more than 200 persons with the Dementia Questionnaire for Persons with ID (DMR) in
a population of eastern Veneto and proposed procedures for access and service activation in a national
Health Service (Local Health Unit 10).

THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS IN AUTISM RESEARCH
Enzo Grossi
The presentation will focus some potential applications of artificial neural networks in research
activities on autism ranging from the development of predictive models starting from pregnancy risk
factor to the disentangling of EEG chaotic signals to intelligent neuro-imaging

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PS093
IMPLICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY OF
PSYCHOLOGISTS AT THE UNITED NATIONS TO INFLUENCE THE
NEW SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
F01. Expo 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Janel Gauthier, Laval University, Quebec City - Canada
Judy Kuriansky, Columbia University Teachers College, New York - United States
Telmo Mourinho Baptista, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon; Iberoamerican
Federation of Psychological Associations (FIAP); Portuguese Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies - Portugal
Wolfgang P. Beiglböeck, Beiglböck & Feselmayer Consultants, Vienna - Austria
Florence Denmark, Pace University, New York - United States
José M. Peiró, University of Valencia, Valencia - Spain

In a monumental paradigm shift at the United Nations, mental health and wellbeing is being included
in the global agenda. These Sustainable Development Goals list the 17 goals and 169 targets
governments will strive to achieve in the years 2015-2030. This is due to the dedicated advocacy of
psychologists with member states of the United Nations, and other stakeholders, during meetings of
governments determining the framework. Panelists involved n this process will present major impact
of this success on the practice and science of psychologists worldwide, and the steps psychologists
can- and need - to do to insure maximal positive impacts on their own work and on the betterment of
the planet and people. This advocacy has also impacted the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk
Reduction recently determined in Japan this March. With so many disasters worldwide, including
most recently in Vanuatu and in Nepal, the implications to psychologists of this inclusion of mental
health in the framework will be discussed.

HOW PSYCHOLOGISTS CAN DO SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY FOR THEIR WORK
Judy Kuriansky
The steps of the advocacy campaign for inclusion of mental health and wellbeing in the new
Sustainable Development Goals will be outlined, including drafting statements and meeting with
governments and important stakeholders, to serve as a model for psychologists to advocate in their
country, to advance their programmes and research.

MAKING YOUR VOICE KNOWN FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
Telmo Baptista
This presentation describes how psychologists from all countries can influence the global agenda even
when not living in one of the major cities where the United Nations is located, given the presenter’s
personal experience of participating in advocacy efforts. How the global agenda impacts all
psychologists work worldwide is also presented.

WHAT PSYCHOLOGISTS CAN CONTRIBUTE AT THE UN, THE CASE IN VIENNA
Wolfgang P. Beiglböeck
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This presentation focuses on the practical work that an IAAP representative is able to do at a UN
office in Europe and how UN committees can be influenced effectively, using examples like global
drug abuse prevention. Lessons learned are presented, including networking and using existing NGO
structures at the UN.

HOW PSYCHOLOGISTS CAN IMPACT ISSUES ON THE GLOBAL LEVEL AT THE UN
Florence Denmark
The presentation describes how psychologists can have a major impact on many issues on the global
level, specifically with regard to issues like aging, the family and violence against women, given the
presenter’s major roles in committees and conferences about these issues at the United Nations.

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PS094
PSYCHOLOGY OF AGGRESSIVE AND HOSTILE BEHAVIOR
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Pavel Ermakov, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation
Pavel Ermakov, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation
Olga Fedotova, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation
Vladimir Kosonogov, University of Murcia, Murcia - Russian Federation
Yuliya Mendzerickaya, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main - Germany
Irina Abakumova, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation
Elena Vorobyeva, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation

At the symposium will be discussed the problem of hostility as forms of emotionally-charged
behavior. The problem of a ratio of the studied subjective reality and its objectively observed analogs
is the most important in psychology. The term hostility is used along with concepts aggression and
anger. Studying of psychological mechanisms of hostility can open new opportunities for prevention
of social aggression and prevention of serious somatic and mental diseases.
Next will be analyzed the features of reflection of aggression in educational books on psychology like
"graphic guide". Aggression as tool behavioral reaction of destructive character has the numerous
manifestations and theoretical treatments.
At the symposium will be analyzed the recognition of anger depending on temperamental traits. The
current study explored the link between temperamental traits and the recognition of anger. Participants
watched morph faces which consisted of 100 frames depicting a gradual transition from anger to
neutral face and vice versa. Structure of Temperament Questionnaire was used to measure
temperamental traits of participants.
The following will be considered display of Anger in Lecturer-Student Interactions at Russian and
German Universities. This study aimed to find out the association between cultural dimensions,
display rules and such aspects of interpersonal interaction as partner’s gender and degree of situation
publicity in the lecturer-student communication.
At the end will be considered the influence of antiterrorist websites on value attitudes of different
population groups. The analysis of the basic components of Internet-contents influencing sense-value
features of consumers has shown that the processual component defines the dynamics of influence of
the most sense-saturated components of the perceiving Internet-content and brings their sense-creating
potential up to the level of devitrifying senses of the very user.

HOSTILITY AS FORMS OF EMOTIONALLY-CHARGED BEHAVIOR: FEATURES OF
CONCEPT’S TREATMENT
Pavel Ermakov, Olga Fedotova
The problem of a ratio of the studied subjective reality and its objectively observed analogs is the most
important in psychology. The term hostility is used along with concepts aggression and anger.
Studying of psychological mechanisms of hostility can open new opportunities for prevention of social
aggression and prevention of serious somatic and mental diseases.

FEATURES OF REFLECTION OF AGGRESSION IN EDUCATIONAL BOOKS ON
PSYCHOLOGY LIKE “GRAPHIC GUIDE”
Olga Fedotova, Pavel Ermakov
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RECOGNITION OF ANGER DEPENDING ON TEMPERAMENTAL TRAITS
Vladimir Kosonogov, Elena Vorobyeva, Alisa Titova
The current study explored the link between temperamental traits and the recognition of anger.
Participants (N = 69) watched morph faces which consisted of 100 frames (pictures) depicting a
gradual transition from anger to neutral face and vice versa. Structure of Temperament Questionnaire
was used to measure temperamental traits of participants.

DISPLAY OF ANGER IN LECTURER-STUDENT INTERACTIONS AT RUSSIAN AND
GERMAN UNIVERSITIES
Julia Mendzheritskaya, Miriam Hansen, Vera Labunskaya
This study aimed to find out the association between cultural dimensions, display rules and such
aspects of interpersonal interaction as partner’s gender and degree of situation publicity in the lecturerstudent communication. We conducted an online-study with lecturers at universities in Russia and
Germany.

THE INFLUENCE OF ANTITERRORIST WEBSITES ON VALUE ATTITUDES OF
DIFFERENT POPULATION GROUPS
Irina Abakumova, Pavel Ermakov
The analysis of the basic components of Internet-contents influencing sense-value features of
consumers has shown that the processual component defines the dynamics of influence of the most
sense-saturated components of the perceiving Internet-content and brings their sense-creating potential
up to the level of devitrifying senses of the very user.

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PS095
CYBERBULLYING AND YOUTH: FROM THEORY TO
INTERVENTIONS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Convenor
Presenters

Francine Dehue, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands
Trijntje Völlink, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands
Nicole Gunther, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands
Niels Jacobs, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands
Katrien Van Cleemput, University of Antwerp, Antwerp - Belgium
Heidi Vandebosch, University of Antwerp, Antwerp - Belgium
Conor Mc Guckin, College Green, Dublin - Ireland

This symposium will provide a complete overview on the latest knowledge regarding cyberbullying,
and evidence based interventions to prevent and combat (cyberbullying). The presentations of the
symposium will be structured on the basis of Intervention Mapping (IM). IM is a protocol consisting
of six steps that can be used as an iterative process for theory and evidence-based development of
health promotion interventions. The symposium presentations will follow the first 5 steps:
Step 1 Needs assessment: What is the most adequate way to define cyberbullying? What do we know
about the prevalence of cyberbullying? What are the (mental-) health consequences of (cyber-)
bullying?
Step 2 Defining change objectives: What are the most important behaviors and determinants related to
(cyber-)bullying? To what extent are cyberbullying and bullying distinct or related? And which coping
strategies are effective in preventing and combatting (cyber-) bullying? What are the most important
change objectives to prevent and combat cyberbullying?
Step 3 Theory-based intervention methods and practical applications: Which theories and methods can
be used to prevent and combat cyberbullying? What practical strategies can be used in interventions
and which change objectives do they try to influence?
Step 4 Intervention programs: Which interventions are developed using Intervention Mapping? What
is known about their effects? What is needed for further improvement of these interventions?
Step 5 Developing the program while making sure that it matches the previous steps and preferences
of the target group.
Step 6 Evaluation: How adequate is the definition of cyberbullying?, do the interventions indeed
contribute to decrease (cyber-)bullying, recommendations for improvement of the interventions.
One of the unique advantages of this symposium is that it is based on the book ‘Cyberbullying and
Youth: from theory to interventions’ that will be published by Psychology Press in July 2015 as part of
the Current Issues in Social Psychology series.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Nicole Gunther
Early studies on cyberbullying developed a definition in a top-down approach starting from the
definition of traditional bullying. The adequacy of these definitions will be discussed. Moreover, a
systematic narrative review of the quantitative research to date on the negative outcomes of
cyberbullying compared to traditional bullying is provided.
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DEFINING CHANGE OBJECTIVES; BEHAVIORAL AND (INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIAL)
DETERMINANTS OF BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING
Trijntje Völlink
This presentation will explore current findings to determine key similarities and differences between
behavior and determinants of traditional and cyber bullying. Practical implications will be discussed in
regard to the question whether interventions should specifically tackle cyberbullying, or address this
as just one component of traditional bullying behavior among peers.

THEORY-BASED INTERVENTION METHODS AND PRACTICAL
Niels Jacobs
The theoretical reasons as to why online interventions are considered useful tools to combat
cyberbullying, several theory-based methods and strategies that can be used, different elements that
should be taken into account for a successful intervention and the importance of including program
participants into the development will be discussed.

INTERVENTION PROGRAMS: CURRENT STATE OF THE ART
Katrien van Cleemput, Heidi VandeBosch
In this presentation four interventions will be introduced. Two newly developed ICT-based
interventions have a main focus on combatting cyberbullying (i.e. Friendly Attac and Online
Pestkoppenstoppen.nl) whereas two other existing ICT based interventions have a main focus on
traditional bullying (i.e. FearNot and Let’s not fall into the trap). The pros and cons of both
approaches will be discussed.

EVALUATION: COMPARING INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AND CONCLUSIONS
Conor Mc Guckin
This presentation integrates ‘know how’ of Part I and the practical applications of Part II. The main
questions that will be discussed are: Is the definition of cyberbullying adequate in selecting the
children who actually need help? To what extent do the ICT interventions of presentation 4 indeed
differ in the use of methods, practical applications and content? How effective are these interventions
to combat (cyber-) bullying? Recommendations to improve future intervention.

References
Bartholomew, L. K., Parcel, G. S., Kok, G., Gottlieb, N. H., & Fernández, M.E., (2011).
Planning health promotion programs; an Intervention Mapping approach, 3rd Ed. San Francisco, CA:
Jossey-Bass.
Flay B.R., Biglan A., Boruch, R.F., Castro, F.G., Gottfredson, D., Kellam, S., Moscicky,
E.K., Schinke, S., Valentine, J.C., Ji, P. (2005). Standards of evidence: Criteria for efficacy,
effectiveness and dissemination. Prevention Science, 6(3), 151-175.
Menesini, E., & Nocentini, A. (2009). Cyberbullying definition and measurement:
Some critical considerations. Journal of Psychology, 217, 230-232.
Menesini, E., Nocentini, A., Palladino, B.E., Friesen, A., Friesen, S., Ortega, R., Calmaestra, J., et al.
(2012). Cyberbullying definition among adolescents: A comparison across six European countries.
Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, 15 (9), 455-463. doi:10.1089/cyber.2012.0040.
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Olweus, D. (1993). Bullying at schools: what we know wand what we can do. Cambridge, MA:
Blackwell.

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PS096
INTERNET, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL CHANGE: A SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
C09. Culture and society - Media and communication
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Sharon Coen, University of Salford, Manchester - United Kingdom
Olawale Oni, University of Salford, Manchester - United Kingdom
Caroline Jones, University of Salford, Manchester - United Kingdom
Augusta Isabella Alberici, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Patrizia Milesi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Anna Kende, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest - Hungary
Abigail Locke, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield - United Kingdom

Echoing the long standing debate in political communication which sees (news) media as a force for
democratisation (the “virtuous cycl” perspective, championed by Pippa Norris, e.g. Norris, 2000), or
as the cause of disengagement and apathy (the ‘spiral of cynicism’ perspective, e.g. Capella and
Jamieson 1997), the diffusion of the internet and the progressive affirmation of social media (SM) as a
platform of communication have opened a debate concerning the potential of these new forms of
communication to foster civic – and political – engagement. On the one hand, internet skeptics (e.g.
Morozov, 2011) see the internet as the main avenue for “slaktivism” (i.e. low-effort actions which
substitute a more substantial engagement), on the other, enthusiasts (e.g. Shirky, 2008)view the online
world as a unique platform not only for deliberation, but also for organisation and coordination of
collective action. The proposed symposium,bringing together research conducted in four Nations
(Nigeria, UK, Italy and Hungary), will present a social psychological perspective on the role played by
online platforms in fostering deliberations concerning political and social issues in the community by
identifying the underlying processes involved in adoption, use and participation in online debates as
well as the link between online participation and offline activism.
It is hoped that this debate will provide insight on the important contribution that social psychological
research and evidence can give to understanding the role played by new technologies in public
deliberation, the development of an informed citizenry and civic engagement.

WHAT ROLE DO WE SEE YOU PLAY FROM HERE? OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
ADOPTION FOR PARTICIPATORY PROGRAMMING IN RADIO BROADCASTING
Wale Oni
This paper explores the impact of technology adoption in journalism by reporting the results of a
series of studies looking at journalist’s own – and audience’s beliefs about - role conceptions in the
context of participatory radio programming in Nigeria.

ECHO CHAMBER? AN ANALYSIS OF THE PUBLIC’S REACTION TO LOCAL NEWS
REPORTS OF THE SALFORD RIOTS IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Sharon Coen, Caroline Jones
We report a media framing analysis exploring the relationship between the coverage of the Salford
riots in local newspapers and the public reaction (in terms of comments posted online) to such reports.

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COLLECTIVE ACTION AND THE SOCIAL AFFIRMATION FUNCTION OF SOCIAL
MEDIA
Anna Kende, Adrienn Ujhelyi, Nóra Lantos, Martijn van Zomeren, Eötvös Loránd
Starting from the SIMCA model of collective action, we report three studies exploring whether social
(i.e. social affirmation, network building, interactive, and creative) uses of social media motivate
collective action intentions and activist endurance.
“THE RIGHT THING TO DO”: DISCUSSING ONLINE AND THE MORAL PATHWAY TO
COLLECTIVE MOBILIZATION
Augusta Isabella Alberici, Patrizia Milesi
Activists of two web-based political groups participated in two studies. We investigated whether
activists’ perceptions of some features of online deliberation moderated the link between moral
obligation beliefs and politicized identity.

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PS097
EMERGING ADULTHOOD TODAY
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Lucia Leonilde Carli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Elena Anzelmo, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Franca Tani, University of Florence, Florence - Italy
Marzana Daniela, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Margherita Lanz, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Emanuela Rabaglietti, Univesity of Turin, Turin - Italy
Heike Maria Buhl, University of Paderborn, Padeborn - Germany

Social changes during the last decades have contributed to prolong the path toward adulthood. The
juvenile phase is now extended in time and is undefined from a social, professional and affective
point of view, rather than constituting a temporary condition. Within psychological and psycho-social
literature this situation is indicated by the introduction of the distinction between emerging adulthood
and young adulthood.
The Symposium proposes an analysis and a discussion of the factors that may play a role in the path
toward adulthood and that can influence emerging adults’ wellness, as well as their future as potential
adults and parents-to be.
In particular, it will be discussed the role of attachment to peers (partners and friends) in connection to
Italian emerging adults’ current attachment to parents and life satisfaction; the emergence of new
attachment networks among Italian students and working emerging adults in connection to romantic
attachment and recalled parental bonding; the links between the juvenile Neet condition (Not in
Employment, Education or Training) in Italy and family factors of a relational and sociodemographical nature; the individual and family predictors of Italian emerging adults’ financial and
subjective well-being; the relationship between emotion-related textual content posted by Italian
young adults on their Facebook profiles and their emotional well-being.

PARENT AND PEER ATTACHMENT: WHICH INFLUENCE ON EMERGING ADULTS’
LIFE SATISFACTION?
Tani Franca, Guarnieri Silvia, Smorti Martina
Attachment relationships with parent and peer are a major indicator of life satisfaction and individual
well-being. Despite this, there has been insufficient empirical work focused on understanding the
interrelationships and links between attachment to specific social partners (mothers, fathers, friends
and romantic partners) and life satisfaction during emerging adulthood. The main focus of the present
study was to examine the influence of parental attachment on emerging adults’ life satisfaction. In
addition to considering direct associations between these variables, we investigated indirect pathways
through peer attachment in emerging adulthood. The sample comprised 385 emerging-adult
adolescents (36.1% females), aged from 18 to 25 years. The Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment
was administered to assess parent and peer attachment. The Experiences in Close Relationships was
employed to assess romantic attachment. Finally, the Satisfaction with Life Scale was employed to
assess life satisfaction. Structural equation modeling techniques were used to identify the direct and
indirect effects of parental attachment on life satisfaction. Results indicated that both parental
attachment and peer attachment were positively related to life satisfaction, with romantic attachment
being the stronger unique predictor. Further, the findings suggest that only romantic attachment
mediates the association between attachment to mother and life satisfaction. Romantic partners
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achieve a privileged position in an emerging adults’ affective world. Nevertheless, parents continue to
have a crucial influence on their children’s lives. Results appear to be consistent with the prototype
hypothesis, which claimed that early attachment experiences lay a foundation for future intimate
relationships.

ATTACHMENT NETWORK DURING EMERGING ADULTHOOD
Elena Anzelmo, Judith Feeney, Lucia Leonilde Carli
Several studies have shown the growing importance of partners and friends as targets of attachment
functions within adolescents’ and young adults’ attachment networks (Hazan, Zeifman 1994; Fraley,
Davis 1997; Trinke, Bartholomew 1997; Feeney 2004). These studies linked a transfer of
ʻ attachment functions’ from parents to partners, with relationship length and romantic attachment
security. However, studies connecting the transfer of attachment functions and recalled parental
bonding are lacking (Friedlmeier, Granqvist 2006).
The aim of the present study is to investigate emerging adults’ attachment networks and their links
with both socio-demographical variables, such as gender and worker/student status, and relational
variables, such as romantic relationship length, romantic attachment and recalled parental bonding.
The study is part of a broad project called ʻ Parenthood todayʼ financed by IReR (Regional Research
Institute of Lombardy). The aim of the project is to investigate, during different phases and conditions
of the life-cycle, critical factors for parenting choice and parental investment.
Participants were 257 Italian emerging adults (63.8% female) aged between 19 and 24 who were
student or workers. All participants were currently in romantic relationships.
Self-reports were used: 1) a self-report adaptation of WHO-TO interview (Hazan, Zeifam 1994) for
attachment netwoks; 2) the Parental Bonding Instrument (Parker et al. 1979) for recalled parental
bonding (Care and Overprotection); 3) the Experience in Close Relationship Revised (Fraley et al.
2000) for romantic attachment (Anxiety and Avoidance).
Results showed 5 attachment network configurations that varied significantly according to gender,
student/worker status and romantic relationship length. Some of these configurations were also
connected to Avoidance and to Maternal Care.

WHO ARE ITALIAN “NEETS”? YOUNG ITALIAN NEETS AND THEIR FAMILY
BACKGROUND
Daniela Marzana, Sara Alfieri, Elena Marta, Emiliano Sironi, Alessandro Rosina
The present work aims to investigate the relationship between several family variables (parents’
educational level, intrusiveness, support, and autonomy) and young Italians’ status as NEETs (Not in
Employment, Education, or Training). A representative sample of 9.087 young Italians filled out an
online questionnaire The results reveal that perceived degree of autonomy has a specific negative
impact for males Neets while intrusiveness presents a positive impact mainly for females Neets.

ITALIAN EMERGING ADULTS’ FINANCIAL AND SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING:
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY PREDICTORS
Margherita Lanz, Semira Tagliabue, A. Sorgente
The prolonged transition to adulthood, characterizing the Mediterranean area and in particular Italy
(Tagliabue, Beyers, Lanz, 2014), challenges research in investigating the factors enhancing emerging
adults’ well-being . In particular the financial crisis of 2008 determined a difficult financial situation,
especially for emerging adults. Thus, research on emerging adults’ well-being should also consider
the financial dimension (Shim et al., 2009). The study aims to illustrate the different factors
explaining financial and subjective well-being in emerging adulthood. Individual factors (work
condition, living arrangement, financial independence, age, personal needs and expenses), family
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factors (family structure, parental [emotional] and financial support, perceived financial status) and
individual and financial well-being were collected from 285 Italian emerging adults (20-30 years old).
Preliminary findings underline that different predictors affect subjective well-being according to
emerging adults ‘ work condition. Moreover, family variables (emotional support and perceived
financial status) explain different percentages of financial well-being’s variance: students (54%),
student-workers (27,3%) and workers (16,7%). Multigroup analyses related to emerging adults
working condition will be performed. Findings will be discussed taking into account the European
context.

TEXTUAL INDICATORS OF EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING: A STUDY ON FACEBOOK
AMONG YOUNG-ADULTS
Davide Marengo, Michele Settanni, Emanuela Rabaglietti
The relationship between online behaviors on social network sites (SNS) and offline behaviors,
attitudes and personality is well documented. Concerning internalizing symptoms, findings suggest
that the analysis of user-generated content on Facebook profiles can provide relevant information for
the identification of users at risk for depression and anxiety. In most studies, rating of user content is
generally performed by manually browsing SNS user profiles. Automated text analysis could represent
a more cost-effective, time-efficient analytic approach. In a sample of 199 young-adults (Mean age:
28.4 years; 66% females), the main aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship
between emotion-related textual content posted by participants on their Facebook profiles and selfreport symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. As a secondary aim, age differences were
investigated. Automated text analysis was performed with the LIWC software. The DASS-21 scale
was used to collect information about internalizing symptoms. Correlation analyses revealed the
Negative emotions and Sadness LIWC categories to be positively correlated with self-report
depression, anxiety and stress, while Anger correlated only with anxiety. Overall, the frequency of
emotion-related words was found to be higher for participants aged ≤ 25 years than for older
participants; correlations between the LIWC emotional categories and the DASS-21 scales were also
generally stronger for younger participants. Finally, results are compatible with findings on more
traditional text sources and support the use of automated text analysis for the extraction of meaningful
indicators of psychological distress from textual content posted on SNS, in particular for young users.
The study of Tani, Guarnieri and Smorti analyses the mediation role of attachment to peers (partners
and friends) in connection to emerging adults’ current attachment to parents and life satisfaction. This
study suggests the importance of partners in addition to parents for emerging adults’ well-being.
The study of Anzelmo, Feeney e Carli explores the emergence of new attachment networks within
distinct groups of students and emerging working adults by investigating their preferred target figures
for attachment functions. This study also connects emerging adults’ attachment networks to romantic
attachment and recalled parental bonding.
The contribution of Marzana and colleagues examines the Neet condition (Not in Employment,
Education or Training), namely a juvenile condition of individuals not committed to learning or
working activities during the last 6 months. This study links this status to family factors of a relational
and socio-demographical nature.
The study of Lanz, Tagliabue and Sorgente examines the individual factors (work condition, living
arrangement, financial independence, age, personal needs and expenses) and the family factors (family
structure, parental emotional and financial support, perceived financial status) explaining financial
and subjective well-being in Italian emerging adulthood.

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Lastly, the study of Settanni, Marengo e Rabaglietti examines the relationship between emotionrelated textual content posted by Italian young adults on their Facebook profiles and their and selfreport symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress.

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PS098
NEW DIRECTIONS IN RESEARCH ON THE EMOTION
REGULATORY FUNCTIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTANCE
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Convenor
Presenters

Ozlem Ayduk, University of California, Berkeley - United States
Ozlem Ayduk, University of California, Berkeley - United States
Ethan Kross, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - United States
Louis A. Penner, Wayne State University, Detroit - United States
Rachel E. White, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - United States

The concept of psychological distance -- the removal of events from direct experience of “me” in the
“here-and-now” has been central to social psychological theories of self-regulation for the last 50
years. Growing out of this work, recent research has focused how psychological distance from the self
specifically, impacts emotion regulation and well-being. Findings have shown that focusing on
negative emotions from a third person, self-distanced as opposed to a first person, self-immersed
perspective reduces emotional reactivity and enhances well-being by facilitating big picture appraisals
on distressing events. In this symposium, we will present novel extensions of this work, which begin
to shed light on the regulatory functions of different psychological distancing strategies using multiple
designs (experimental, individual differences, longitudinal), populations (college students, community
participants, adolescents) and levels of analyses (behavioral, developmental, neural).
Kross & Ayduk will review findings demonstrating that using non first person pronouns and one’s
own name (rather than “I”) during introspection enhances psychological distancing from the self. In
turn, these different types of “self-talk” consequentially impact self-regulation across multiple
contexts (i.e., making good first impressions and public speaking) leading people to experience less
distress, ruminate less, and perform better. He will also present neural data underscoring the utility of
this strategy for automatic and effortless down-regulation of negative affect.
White & Duckworth will address the question of whether adolescents spontaneously engage in selfdistancing (i.e., taking an observer perspective during visualization) and whether doing so is linked to
adaptive outcomes. Their findings show that spontaneous self-distancing while reflecting on angerrelated experiences predict better emotion regulation, and that this relationship strengthens with age.
These findings highlight the role that self-distancing plays in fostering adaptive self-reflection in
adolescence, and begin to elucidate the role that development plays in enhancing the benefits of
engaging in this process.
Penner, Gueverra & Albrecht will present data on parents of pediatric cancer patients -- a group
known to be vulnerable to psychosocial problem associated with their child’s disease. Findings show
that parents who were both high in trait anxiety and spontaneously self-distanced as they analyzed
their feelings surrounding a past medical procedure their child went through reported less distress in
response to subsequent medical procedures and greater well-being longitudinally. These findings
underscore the utility of harnessing self-distancing as a regulatory mechanism in at-risk populations.
Ayduk & Bruehlman-Senecal will present data on temporal distancing demonstrating that adopting a
distant-future perspective (e.g., how will I feel about this 10 years down the line) on stressors relative
to a near-future (e.g., how will I feel about this 1 week from now) perspective reduces emotional
distress regardless of event severity. Moreover, this effect is mediated by impermanence focus—that
is, the extent to which participants focused on the transitory aspects of their stressors. Temporal
distancing thus, seems to be a relatively easy to implement distancing strategy that buffers against
both minor and major stressors.
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SELF-TALK AS A REGULATORY MECHANISM: HOW YOU DO IT MATTERS
Ethan Kross, Ozlem Ayduk
We will review findings from a program of research demonstrating how third-person (vs. first person)
self-talk fosters effective self-regulation at the experiential, behavioral, and neural levels by fostering
challenge (vs. threat) appraisals.
SPONTANEOUS SELF-DISTANCING PREDICTS ADAPTIVE SELF-REFLECTION
ACROSS ADOLESCENCE
Rachel E. White, Angela L. Duckworth
In two studies, adolescents reflected upon anger-inducing or worrying personal experiences.
Spontaneously self-distanced (v. self-immersed) reflection on these events predicted more adaptive
insight and, in turn, less emotional reactivity.

SPONTANEOUS DISTANCING AMONG PARENTS OF PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS
Louis A. Penner, Darwin Gueverra, Terrance Albrecht
Among parents of pediatric cancer patients, high trait anxious parents’ spontaneous use of selfdistancing (i.e., third-person perspective) while thinking about a past medical procedure for their child
prospectively predicted better parental functioning.

THIS TOO SHALL PASS: TEMPORAL DISTANCE AND THE REGULATION OF
EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
Ozlem Ayduk, Emma Bruehlman-Senecal
Findings indicate that focusing on how one would feel about a stressor in the distant future (i.e.,
temporally distanced perspective) fosters distress regulation and well-being by leading people to focus
on the impermanent aspects of their emotions.

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PS099
PSYCHOTHERAPY AND TECHNOLOGY: FROM THE “EMBODIED
MIND” TO “DOCTOR NOTES”. A NEW SUPPORT TO
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT
F10. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychotechnologies and life-long learning
Convenor
Presenters

Antonio Acerra, Scuola Romana Psicoterapia Familiare, Avellino - Italy
Franco Baldoni, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy
Mattia Minghetti, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy
Giulia Landi, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy
Vincenzo D’Innella Capano, Inventor and lead developer of Telpress Doctor Notes –

Italy

Research in psychotherapy imposes, among other things, a challenge with objectivity. In addition to
that, the research data are limited partially due to the scarcity of standardized and reliable tools. In
particular, until now, researchers have been lacking of an effective and shared monitoring tool able to
assess psychopathological disorders and their development in a given time-frame, for a given case and
considering the relational and non-verbal aspects of the therapeutic process.
Telpress Doctor Notes is a method that combines clinical interpretative models with the monitoring of
the interactions and transactions via a technology originally intended for audiovisual classification and
analysis. Introduced by Telpress International BV this technology, which is based on a software
architecture, has been newly applied in psychological assessment and in individual, couple and family
therapy.
With implications also for training, this technology helps clinicians in their supervision activities as
well as in clinical analysis. It provides support in analyzing, annotating, labeling and indexing local or
remote audiovisuals - also in real-time - and integrates a sharing mechanism, making results available
to the scientific community, revealing as a simple, user friendly and standardized tool. The system
also allows to extract annotated non verbal content as well as to produce textual documents with
embedded videoclips or snapshots where necessary.
The annotation consists in the integral or partial transcription of the verbal and non-verbal
communication and it provides an effective method to store and index large amounts of structured or
unstructured clinical data along with the audiovisual information and its metadata. With its integrated
searching tools, thousands of hours of audiovisual documents become available in an indexed form, so
that local and remote operators can extract only relevant sections according to their submitted search
criteria.
This methodology is useful in clinical assessment, for example in the analysis of Adult Attachment
Interview (AAI) and in the study of implicit mentalization, based on non-verbal and procedural
elements. Psychotherapists can compare data useful for research and clinical ends and, when
permitted, extract visual clues of data provided by other clinicians; keeping track of the evolution of
their own research and treatment becomes a possible and simple task. Educators can track and
supervise trainees and trainees can analyze sessions with precision and without the need to learn
sophisticated software tools nor the necessity to buy dedicated hardware appliances.
The user interface in itself represents an innovation and permits to run in all available web browsers
making its use potentially ubiquitous, its learning process very fast and cost effective. This contributes
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to make of Telpress Doctor Notes a strong allied for the research community in clinical assessment
and in psychotherapy, allowing operators to set common goals with mutually verifiable progresses.
In brief, Telpress Doctor Notes can help to reach these fundamental goals:
- live tagging of real-time sessions and events
- annotate on the basis of verbal and non-verbal communication
- indexing and quick data retrieval of audio visual elements
- remote and real-time supervision of psychotherapeutic sessions
- (selective) sharing of the information with the scientific community
for research, training and therapeutic ends.

FAMILY PSYCHOTHERAPY AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Antonio Acerra
Clinical research in family psychotherapy imposes, as a necessary assumption, to abandon the
necessity of objectivity, the inclusion of the observant and the observed and the rigidity of the method
used. We are proposing a method that combines the systemic-relational paradigm with the monitoring
of the interactions and transactions through a new technology.

IMPLICIT MENTALIZATION ASSESSED BY MENTALIZATION ASSESSMENT IN
PSYCHOTHERAPY (MAP)
Franco Baldoni
Examples of implicit mentalization in a psychotherapeutic session will be displayed following
Mentalization Assessment in Psychotherapy (MAP) criteria (Baldoni 2014) and using Telpress Doctor
Notes method for the analysis of non-verbal behavior.

NON-VERBAL BEHAVIOR IN ADULT ATTACHMENT INTERVIEW (AAI). AN
ANALYSIS USING TELPRESS DOCTOR NOTES METHODOLOGY
Mattia Minghetti, Giulia Landi
An example of a videotaped Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) will be displayed codified following
Dynamic-Maturational Model of attachment and adaptation criteria end using Telpress Doctor Notes
methodology to study non-verbal behaviour.

TELPRESS DOCTOR NOTES: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TECHNOLOGY
Vincenzo D’Innella Capano
Telpress Doctor Notes is a new technology implementing a method that combines clinical
interpretative models with monitoring of the interactions and transactions via a web platform
originally intended for audiovisual classification and analysis.

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PS100
LONGITUDINAL INVESTIGATIONS INTO COGNITIVE AND
NON-COGNITIVE EDUCATIONALLY RELEVANT TRAITS AND
THEIR AETIOLOGY
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Convenor
Presenters

Sergey Malykh, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation
Maja Rodic, Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation
Margherita Malanchini , Goldsmiths University of London, London - United

Kingdom

Discussant

Elaine White, Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation
Maria Grazia Tosto, Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation
Yulia Kovas, Goldsmiths University of London, London - United Kingdom

Longitudinal investigations into educationally relevant traits have provided insights into their
development and the nature of their interrelationships. The proposed symposium presents a collection
of investigations into individual differences in educationally relevant traits and their aetiologies using
longitudinal methodologies.
The first talk (Rodic) is a large-scale cross-cultural study of cognitive development. The talk explores
the longitudinal relationship between mathematics anxiety, mathematics achievement and
mathematically related cognitive traits in 6-9-year-old children from the United Kingdom and Russia.
The second talk (Malanchini) combines longitudinal and genetically sensitive methodologies to
investigate individual differences in mathematics motivation and its association with school
achievement in a large sample of twins. The talk discusses the stability of the aetiology of
mathematics motivation and achievement as well as the origins of their longitudinal (age 9 – 16)
relationships. The third talk (White) presents findings from a longitudinal, cross-cultural investigation
of 11-12 year-old children in Russia and the United Kingdom. The study explores the developmental
trajectories of school achievement, cognitive abilities, anxiety, self-efficacy and enjoyment in the
context of mathematics and geography classrooms. The fourth study (Tosto) applies multivariate
genetic analyses to investigate the aetiology and development of oral language and components of
reading fluency and reading comprehension between childhood and adolescence (ages 7 – 16).

MATHS ANXIETY, EARLY ARITHMETIC AND MATHS RELATED COGNITIVE SKILLS:
A LONGITUDINAL & CROSS-CULTURAL INVESTIGATION
Maja Rodic, Tatiana Tikhomireva, Sergey Malykh, Olga Bogdanova, Xinlin Zhou, Yulia Kovas
The longitudinal relationship between maths anxiety, maths achievement and mathematically related
cognitive traits was investigated in Russian and UK early primary school children. The emerged crosscultural similarities and differences are discussed.

MATHEMATICS MOTIVATION: STABILITY AND CHANGE IN ITS AETIOLOGY AND
ITS LONGITUDINAL ASSOCIATION WITH MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT
Margherita Malanchini, Zhe Wang, Robert Plomin, Yulia Kovas

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We explored the origins of mathematics motivation and its development over time (age 9 to 16) in a
large sample of twins. The longitudinal relationship between mathematics motivation and
mathematical ability and achievement was also investigated.

A LONGITUDINAL CROSS-CULTURAL INVESTIGATION INTO POTENTIAL
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COGNITIVE AND NON-COGNITIVE FACTORS WITHIN
THE MATHS AND GEOGRAPHY CLASSROOM
Elaine White, Efrosini Setakis, Tatiana Kolienko, Yulia Kovas
This longitudinal study followed UK and Russian students aged 11-12 years on multiple occasions
across one academic year focusing on their maths and geography classrooms. Developmental
trajectories were explored in relation to non-cognitive factors and cognitive abilities.

ORAL LANGUAGE, READING FLUENCY, READING COMPREHENSION: THE
AETIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN 7, 12 & 16 YEARS. A UK TWIN-STUDY
Maria Grazia Tosto, Philip Dale, Robert Plomin, Emma Hayiou-Thomas
Genetic analyses on reading fluency, comprehension & language measured at 7, 12 & 16 in UK twins
revealed genetic factors as responsible for stability & covariation within & across domains. Fluency &
comprehension showed a partial different aetiology.

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PS101
BEING TOGETHER APART: USING TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT
PEOPLE LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Karen Rodham, Staffordshire University, Staffordshire - United Kingdom
Jeff Gavin, University of Bath, Bath - United Kingdom
Neil Coulson, University of Nottingham, Nottingham - United Kingdom
Karen Rodham, Staffordshire University, Staffordshire - United Kingdom
Daryl O’Connor, University of Leeds, Leeds - United Kingdom

Health systems are struggling ‘‘to cope with the demands of acute care, let alone the needs of those
with long term health conditions,’’ (Barlow, Wright, Sheasby, et al., 2002), it is therefore essential that
those living with chronic conditions are able to self-manage. Successful self-management necessitates
the development of a range of skills including knowledge of the condition and its treatment,
maintenance of adequate psychological functioning and the ability to implement lifestyle changes
required when living with a chronic condition (e.g. Clark, Becker, Janz et al., 1991; Redman, 2011).
Technology has the potential to play an important role in facilitating the ability of people with chronic
conditions to self-manage. For example, a number of researchers have documented the utility of online
support groups. However, the provision and moderation of such sites can be an onerous task and can
bring with it the fear of litigation. There are a number of ways online support can be offered – via
support groups, mobile phone apps, wiki technology, Facebook and other social media platforms.
However, with increasingly sophisticated technology available to us, are we at risk of acting like the
Emperor and his new clothes? Are our heads turned by the sci-fi technology that is increasingly
moving from the realm of the imagined to that of reality? In order to explore these issues, this
symposium addresses 3 key issues related to providing remote support for people living with chronic
conditions:
· Building and nurturing a supportive online environment
· The role of moderators
· The experiences of forum members

BUILDING AND NURTURING A SUPPORTIVE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT
Jeff Gavin, Karen Rodham, Neil Coulson, Leon Watts
This talk will present the findings from an NIHR funded research study which set up an online forum
and observed how support grew and developed. Implications for the provision of online support are
explored.

THE ROLE OF GROUP MODERATORS WITHIN HEALTH-RELATED ONLINE
SUPPORT COMMUNITIES
Neil Coulson, Rachel Shaw, Richard Smedley
Two studies will be presented exploring a) views of 33 moderators and b) a thematic analysis of 790
moderator messages with regards the processes, challenges and benefits of their role. Implications for
successful community development are explored.

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MEMBERS’ EXPERIENCES OF HEALTH-RELATED ONLINE SUPPORT COMMUNITIES
Karen Rodham, Jeff Gavin, Neil Coulson, Leon Watts, Toni Karic, Hannah Heath
This talk will present the findings from a programme of studies exploring members’ experiences of
health-related online support communities. Lessons for health professionals, forum developers and
patients are explored.

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PS102
ART THERAPY
TRAINING

FOR

PSYCHOLOGICAL

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COMPLEXITY

E22. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Tania Simona Re, Careggi Hospital, Florence; University of Florence, Florence;
University of Genoa, Genoa - Italy
Paolo Barcucci, Dean of the Health Section – Addiction Sector, Torino - Italy
Tania Simona Re, Careggi Hospital, Florence; University of Florence, Florence;
University of Genoa, Genoa - Italy
Katja Lemberg, Director of KASVAVA Project - Finland
Eija Tarkiainen, Responsible of Minuksi Project - Finland
Silvana Cagiada, Cultural and Research Association “Care of Human Beings”, Crema
- Italy
Luisa Merati, Euromediterranean Network for Humanities in Medicine - Italy
Flavia Barbagelata, Member of the Italian Association of Psychosomatic Medicine Italy
Bruna Dighera, Il Gabbiano Association - Italy
Tania Simona Re, Careggi Hospital, Florence; University of Florence, Florence;
University of Genoa, Genoa - Italy

The training of psychologists poses increasingly complex challenges, in parallel to the increasing
articulation of our societies and wider opportunities for intervention that will make it possible and
necessary for this professional.
For several years we have carried out experiments and projects, training area, then not only
fundamentally therapeutic or preventive, in which the use of expressive and performative methods
such as art therapy, are used to prepare professionals from various areas, including which
psychologists, the complexity of their role.
We could say that there is a possibility to include in the curricula a subject that could almost be
described as "the complexity in and of itself," and that training in this specific field are particularly
useful form of expression just as the fine arts, while representing a distinct area-technical language,
convey the right to citizenship in that capacity for suspension of disbelief that in an era increasingly
exclusive measurability "objective", and in which the recovery of the areas rather uncertain and
unspeakable, without of course for this to abdicate irrational, it is absolutely necessary.
The symposium will also describe some experiences run triple in the formation of groups in which a
psychologist expert in cultural anthropology, one expert on addictions therapist and a psychiatrist art
have addressed the issue of altered states of consciousness through shamanic techniques and exorcism
without nothing to give up the rationality and even the evocative power of these rituals.

THE UNESCO CHAIR IN GENOA: A POSSIBILITY FOR AN INTERDISCIPLINARY
APPROACH
Tania Simona Re, Paolo Barcucci
The UNESCO chair project stems from a cultural necessity to fill and a wealth of knowledge to
preserve. Health, environment and treatment strategies are considered to be strictly connected in
contemporary medicine. This new, integrated approach contradicts and overcomes the traditional
separation between humanities, scientific medicine and treatment. Health and approach to treatment
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strategies are not uniform around the worlds; the universal baseline is quality assurance of
investigation in science.

AUTOHYPNOSIS
Silvana Cagiada
Practice of self-hypnosis, so unscientific, are still used by primitive peoples or by some Eastern
religious with the same procedures used by the ancient seers Egyptians, Aztecs, Greeks and Romans,
to facilitate the self-induction of trance, they used techniques are not so different those who today have
a clinical use in auto and hetero induced hypnosis.
The best use of the principles of functioning of our brain, even in the light of new scientific knowledge
of psychobiology, we can have a vision of a broad spectrum of ways of which the mind uses to
communicate with the body in somatic, visceral, humoral also through 'integration between science
and practice "natural", since all that is archaic and primitive is always within us.

THE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AS A MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION MULTIMODAL
Luisa Merati, Flavia Barbagelata
We propose a project of holistic therapy for inner growth, structured as a formal organization that uses
musical modes of communication trans modal technique in which visual images and sound integrated,
but also olfactory and gestural come together to offer a similar experience the artistic expression of
self and hetero direct, according to the archaic language of the dream, to establish a direct bridge of
communication with the deep unconscious and enable scenarios such as to growth and deep natural
harmonic.

KASVAVA (GROWING)
Katja Lemberg, Eija Tarkiainen
Kasvava (growing) is a Finnish national project that lasts for almost ten years, sponsored by the
Association of Psychiatrists of South East Finland and funded by the Finnish Agency of the
monopolies. The project was built to meet the demand of the people to be able to find reports and tools
to stay in a single place with all their inner dimensions and every aspect of daily life. The working
tools were built on experiential knowledge and all operators have initially made their way inside the
structure.

THE PATH OF THE “THREE HELLS” AS A PROCESS OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
Bruna Dighera
In the framework of the activities carried out by thirty years in the community of “Il Gabbiano”, the
meeting with the association CRAMS (Research Centre Art Music Entertainment) has produced a
fertile contamination that has allowed us to realize a large share in Lecco area of social transformation,
taking advantage of an ongoing collaboration with the students of vocational schools and art, involves
migrants, individuals at risk, groups affected by poverty and marginalization.
The social action conduct ended with an art installation, coprogettata by students and by the
population is under construction, emblematic title "The three Hells".

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PS103
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, MINDFULNESS, HYPNOSIS AND EMDR:
NEW FRONTIERS FOR TREATMENTS
F12. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Mindfulness
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Tania Simona Re, Careggi Hospital, Florence; University of Florence, Florence;
University of Genoa, Genoa - Italy
Davide Lazzari, SIPNEI President (Italian Society of
Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology) - Italy
Laura Gianotti, Hospital Santa Croce, Cuneo - Italy
Piero Stanley Pirro, Hospital Santa Croce, Cuneo - Italy
Isabella Bonapace, Psy Mindfulness Trainer - Italy
Tania Simona Re, Careggi Hospital, Florence; University of Florence, Florence;
University of Genoa, Genoa - Italy
Luisa Merati, Italian Society of Psychosomatic Medicine SIMP, Euromediterranean
Network for Humanities in Medicine - Italy
Jorge Emanuel Martins, University of Lisbon, Lisbon - Portugal
Maura Franca Garombo, S.I.S.P.Se o.n.l.u.s Italian Society of Sexual
Psychopathology - Italy
A. Contarino, S.I.S.P.Se o.n.l.u.s Italian Society of Sexual Psychopathology - Italy
C. Rosso, S.I.S.P.Se o.n.l.u.s Italian Society of Sexual Psychopathology - Italy
Mario Simones, University of Lisbon, Lisbon - Portugal

Integrative Medicine is gaining attention worldwide both in terms of a complementary and an
alternative approach to the conventional therapies. Integrative Medicine has expanded in different
categories: alternative medical systems (e.g.,homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine); biologically
based practices (e.g., herbs, vitamins, food); mind body medicine (e.g., meditation, autogenic therapy,
progressive muscle relaxation) and Mindfulness.
Indeed the last 5-10 years have witnessed huge steps and the vast mobilisation of multidisciplinary
competences “toward a Science of Consciousness”, as clearly illustrated in the recent international
conference on that topic held in Stockholm under the patronage of the Center for Consciousness
Studies of the University of Arizona and of the Perfjell Foundation. At the same time that Science, and
especially the Neuroscience and the Physics of consciousness progresses, tools and new understanding
have been developed that will allow for the transfer of much of that basic Science into clinical
practice. This transfer doesn’t only concern the clinical practice exclusively with mental disease but
also the regular clinical practice where a patient, using his, or her mind, can influence the progression
of disease, becoming what one could rightly call a therapeutic partner.
The need to establish connections between Medicine, especially in the therapeutic aspect (healing),
and all the information already obtained from the mind-matter phenomenology has led to much
experimentation and the orising in this border area.
The Mind Body medicine uses the power of thoughts and emotions to a positive impact on
maintaining health and in the healing process. The mind-body approaches, particularly those that use
the relaxation response and beliefs of the patient, have been found effective in different mental and
phisical disorders. This is an area where new developments are happening everyday and where there is
growing evidence that new techniques like mindfulness, EMDR, hypnosis can influence and alter
many physiological processes including the immune system. It stands to reason that further
experimentation in this area is therefore necessary

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“MOLECULES OF EMOTION”: THE EPISTEMOLOGICAL MODEL OF PNEI
Mirko Labella
We are complex beings. The Psiconeuroendocrinoimmunology is the science that studies and
integrated connects various disciplines from medicine to psychology, anthropology, economics,
biology to physics. The SIPNEI is the first multidisciplinary company that studies with scientific
method approaches of integrated medicine for a health care professional who is familiar with the
complexity of the human network.
INSIDE-OUT CONNECTEDNESS: HAPPINESS TRANCE COHERENCE IN A
MULTIMODAL NEUROFEEDBACK ENVIRONMENT
Jorge Emanuel Martins
Developed as a neurofeedback BMI to help creating a fully immersion experience of the subject, in
order to induce a Subjective Happiness State and Long-Term Well-Being, with Clinical Hypnosis, as a
self-taught Altered State of Consciousness. The main outcome of this project is to adapt the healthcare
environment to a more mindfulness meditative experience. The multimodal neurofeedback
environment is the informational experiential matrix where the subject will create the heart-brain-body
neuroplastical coherence to achieve the Inside-Out Connectedness.

MINDFULNESS AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Isabella Bonapace, Maria Grazia Gaia
The objective of this study is to determine: 1) whether Mindfulness Meditation ameliorates the quality
of life in patients affected by Multiple Sclerosis; 2) what evaluation participants have of the
Mindfulness program and these will be investigated through semi-structured interviews; and 3) the
analysis of what occurred during the program's sessions.

MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM ON CHRONIC LOW BACK
PAIN: A PILOT STUDY
Laura Gianotti, Piero Stanley Pirro
The objective of this pilot study is to determine the impact of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
(MBSR) program on chronic low-back pain (CLBP) as well as on physical, endocrine (cortisol
hormone) and psychological functioning. Participants in this observational study were 28 adults,
average age = 47.77, sd = 12.36, median = 47.

EMDR TREATMENT IN SEXUAL OFFENDING
Maura Franca Garombo, A. Contarino, C. Rosso
An Instrumental Case Study This case describes the use of eye movement desensitization and
reprocessing (EMDR) to reduce reactivity in a sex offender. Contemporary sex offender treatment
theory considers the role of unresolved trauma in the etiology of sexual offending and relapse risk.

A COMPARISON OF EFFECTS OF MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION
BETWEEN PATIENTS WITH ORGANIC DISEASE AND HEALTHY PEOPLE: AN
OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Luisa Merati, Alice Azzoni
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a stress-reduction program based on meditative
practices, it is composed of 8 sessions of two hours and a full-day session. This program has shown
consistent efficacy in a variety of populations. The aim of this study is to observe the difference in the
outcomes of MBSR in patients with organic disease and healthy people, focusing on psychological
and physical well-being, perceived stress and awareness.
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Participants (N=13, M(SD) Age= 46,62 (14,28), 70% Women) are divided in two groups: the first
group (N=3, M(SD) Age = 49,67 (9,07) , 66% Women ) formed by fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis
and polytrauma patients; the second group (N=10, M(SD) Age = 45,7 (15,8) , 70% Women) formed
by healthy people. The groups run the program separately.
Data are collected at the start of first, sixth session, at the end of the last session of the treatment and
after one month by the end of it; using the Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), the Psychological
General Well-Being Index (PGWBI), the Mesure du Stress Psychologique (MSP) and the Mindfulness
Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS).
Data are analysed with statistical procedures for compare MBSR’s outcomes between the two group
of participants and eventually find significant differences.

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PS104
RESTORATIVE APPROACH COMMUNITY: PROMOTE WELLBEING, PREVENT DISRUPTION AND DEVIANCE
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Patrizia Patrizi, University of Sassari, Sassari - Italy
Pia Christensen, University of Leeds, Leeds - United Kingdom
Martha Frías-Armenta, University of Sonora, Sonora - Mexico
Patrizia Patrizi, University of Sassari, Sassari - Italy
Giancarlo Tamanza, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Elena Marta, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

The symposium aims to stimulate a debate on developments of communities marked on a conflict
management based on relational, peaceful, responsible and solidarity approach.
In particular, we will set up a comparison between different situations where the relationship is the
main resource to build social ties, interactions and opportunities for prevention of distress and
deviance, generative connections of well-being: between people, between systems, between people
and systems.
The conflict/crime management promoted by the restorative model represents a cultural shift:
community who call themselves Restorative City, schools that adopt restorative approaches, urban
areas that use the community for the effective management and resolution of conflicts (Wright, 2010;
Patrizi, 2014). At the citizen is recognized an active role in conflict management and more generally
in the government of the community in which he/she lives, making him/her feel part of the system
(Wright, 2010). The community can/must therefore be promoting lifestyles and relationships oriented
to peace, well-being of the person and the community (Lent & Brown, 2008). The symposium will
focus on the presentation of a model of Restorative Justice (Restoratives practices), for the protection
and promotion of individuals and communities.
Our model of Restorative Community is immersed therefore in a complex international debate on
normative changes, the implementing measures and operational protocols to be adopted in judicial and
extrajudicial fields, with the main aim to promote individual and collective welfare, fight recidivism,
participate in the dissemination of a sense of social security. Its objectives traced back to the need to
revise the penal systems in the light of the scientific evidence and operational considerations and, at
the same time, the development of new forms of treatment to reduce the conflict within the social
dynamics.
In this regard the symposium will focus on the presentation and comparison of international
restorative practices experiences in judicial and extrajudicial fields.

A RESTORATIVE COMMUNITY MODEL APPROACH: PROCESSING THE PROCESS
Patrizia Patrizi, Gian Luigi Lepri, Anna Bussu, Ernesto Lodi
The paper will present the development of a theoretical research on governance, on indicators and
restorative justice that substantiate the proposed model of Restorative Community, the ReCo model.
Will be presented the structure of the action-research project that provides focus groups in order to
involve the representatives of institutional agencies.

VITAL CITY, VITAL CHILDHOOD:
RESTORATIVE PRACTICES

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Pia Christensen
This paper presents on-going UK research into urban gardening as a restorative practice. This paper
examines some commonly recognised inter- and intra-generational community tensions and conflicts
and discusses the potential for the engagement of children and young people in urban gardening
movement activities as a way to transform (or exacerbate) such relationships.

ATTITUDES OF JUDGES ABOUT ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Martha Frías Armenta
The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes of judges or lawyers of the courts in relation to
the acceptance of alternative measures in juvenile justice systems. The results show that attitudes had
a direct effect on the acceptance of the alternative measures, whereas the social norm affected
attitudes. The results show the importance of the psychological variables in the prediction of decisions
making of the judges and other law professionals of the courts.

VICTIM-OFFENDER MEDIATION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE. PROCESS AND OUTCOME
ANALYSIS
Giancarlo Tamanza, Marialuisa Gennari
In this paper we present and discuss a training program aimed to support the improvement of a
Juvenile Mediation Service. It runs over three years, and it was divided into three distinct steps: a
phase of evaluation research on the process and outcomes of undertaken activity; a supervising of the
meditative practice; a phase of training about the operation mode of the working group.

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PS105
CULTURAL-HISTORICAL APPROACH IN CONTEMPORARY
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCHES
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Olena Vlasova, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv - Ukraine
Oleg Panchenko, P. L. Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education,
Kiev - Ukraine
Oksana Yaremchuk, I. I. Mechnikov National University of Odessa, Odessa - Ukraine
Regina Erchova, Moscow State Regional Institute of Social and Humanity Studies,
Kolomna - Russian Federation
Andrii Trofimov, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv - Ukraine
Svitlana Paschenko, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv - Ukraine
Svitlana Paschenko, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv - Ukraine

Ahead of time, L. Vygotsky proposed to study the mechanisms of mental development of human by
experimental genetic method the main task of which was the experimental reproduction of any higher
form of behavior as a process. Such process was taken in motion and going from the process to its
individual moments, that just fits into Post-non-classical paradigm of modern scientific rationality.
Continuity of the research subject is viewed in Vygotsky’s reasonable ideas about the social situation
of mental development, its actual and proximal zone of development, general laws of normal and
abnormal development: periodicity, new formations (metamorphosis) development, unevenness of
each period, the main lines of development and unity in the process of evolution and involution in the
development of psyche that are common for the different levels of psyche (human and animal). The
law of construction of higher mental functions, their indirection by cultural mediations, interpersonal
character of the human psyche development and the role of mediator in this process, and also the idea
of a child’s active interiorization of a cultural content as a mechanism of his/her social development
made available not only the study of higher mental functions of human consciousness, which is
subjective in its nature, but also study of psychological content of the human self-consciousness (its
meanings, values and narratives), the formation and development of which forms a modern
perspective ‘apical psychology’ of personality, which Vygotsky was dreaming about, and the object of
which is defined as the development of humanistic in person in the process of socialization. The
essence of socialization is the development of a man through the mediation of other people's cultural
content that becomes internally psychological content of the individual psyche. Social content
provides mediation of human mental activity by specific cultural tools (signs and meanings, symbols
and myths). As a result, there are opportunities for the personal self-organization and coherent
organization and coordination of the joint actions of people.

DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRAL PERSONALITY IN THE DYNAMICS OF SOCIAL
CHANGES
Olena Vlasova
On the basis of cultural-historical approach it was designed an innovative concept of the processes of
personality socialization in conditions of social changes. The model opens a possibility of creation
effective complex scientific-research projects (psychological, educational and cultural) and
scientifically reasonable practices in the present-day challenging situation in the global society.
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CULTURAL-HISTORICAL APPROACH IN RESEARCH OF HUMAN READINESS TO
ACTIVITY
Oleg Panchenko, Lyudmyla Panchenko, Mariya Garazha
It is well-grounded that one of the important directions of the contemporary researches within the
cultural-historical approach is the evaluation of a human readiness to activity, definition of its psychophysiological criteria, and the time necessary for the attitude change. Introduction of the research
results should occur in attaching obligatory dynamic control of the state of a human readiness to the
work in dangerous, extreme and stressful conditions.

PERSONALITY SELF-REALIZATION IN THE CONTEXT OF HISTORICAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Oksana Yaremchuk
Personal self-development is investigated as a creative process of self-realization in cooperation with
other people. It occurs through interiorization of the sign systems for interpretation of various cultural
texts and synthesizing personal meanings. Research method: psycho-historical reconstruction. The
social and psychological concept of ethno-cultural myth-creativity of personality and community not
only justifies the sign symbolic determination of consciousness but also makes it possible to interpret
the sign as a tool for self-expansion of consciousness in the cultural and historical perspective.
Overall, a person creates his/her own texts using the imposition of cultural matrices on the chain of
life situations. It creates a “canon” of favorite and experienced as real concepts, texts, stories,
characters, coping strategies, etc. On the basis of this canon we designed the self-construction of a
person for implementation of the new life projects.

DIGITAL SOCIETY AS A CULTURAL CONTEXT OF PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT OF
STUDENTS
Regina Erchova
One of the negative consequences of child development in a digital society is a digital dementia
meaning a deterioration in cognitive (attention, memory) and emotional abilities. The main task of the
research focuses on investigation of the cultural context (digital society) and its influence to psychic
development of person. Data were collected with binocular synchronous pupillometry method, and the
sample consisted of 466 students.

SOCIALIZATION OF ORGANIZATION PERSONNEL IN THE PRESENT SOCIALCULTURAL SITUATION
Andrii Trofimov
Peer-to-peer strategy promotes personnel participation and interaction and stimulates creative ways of
thinking, team working and interpersonal communication and forms an environment for the joint study
and cooperation in organization. Research methodology includes Organizational Commitment
Questionnaire (Porter, 1979), Management Style in Organization (Zakharov, 1999), Interpersonal
Relations Test (Leary, 1954), Level of Organizational Culture (Ladanov, 1997), Emotional
Intelligence Test (Hall, 2002). The sample is 45 organization employees. The forming experiment has
been based on the technique ‘Peer Learning Circles’ which is a peer-mentoring scheme. It develops
personal objectives and motivation, time-management skills and personal activity strategies, critical
thinking, team building, leadership and effective communication, reflective psychological readiness to
share an experience with the beginners, keen motivation for personal development and life-long
learning demanded by the present social-cultural situation.

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COPING WITH PROFESSIONAL STRESS IN THE OPEN CULTURAL-EDUCATIONAL
ENVIRONMENT
Svitlana Paschenko
The objective of the research is defining the role of professional Self-concept in developing strategies
of coping with professional crises in university lecturers. Coping strategies could moderate
relationship between excessive professional demands and positive and negative effects of professional
activity including job satisfaction, somatic and affective symptoms, psychological distress and
burnout. The method is a standardized inventory for exposure of professional crisis and coping factors
in lecturers (Gerasimova&Chorosova, 2006). N=302. Lecturers with such coping strategies as
targeting new intentions for development, finding self-control and purposes can resist the negative
impact of crisis on the affective component of professional self-awareness. Those professors who have
a low level of ego-centered self-actualization, self-evaluation of leadership characteristics, orientation
to avoidance and ownership and high level of development of various aspects of value component of
professional self-awareness, socio-oriented self-actualization, pedagogical and psychological
knowledge, professional and globalization identity are the most successful in resisting to the negative
impact of professional crises and turn it into coping strategies.

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PS107
EXAMINING LEARNING AND TRANSFER IN CHILDREN BY USING
PROBLEM-SOLVING TASKS
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research design and experimental methods
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Marijn van Dijk, University of Groningen, Groningen - Netherlands
Tatiana Rojas-Ospina, Pontifical Xavierian University, Bogotà - Colombia
Marlenny Guevara-Guerrero , University of Groningen, Groningen - Netherlands
Oscar Ordoñez, University of Valle, Cali - Colombia
Marijn van Dijk, University of Groningen, Groningen - Netherlands

The study of transfer and scientific reasoning skills is a central matter of research for cognitive and
educational psychologists. There is a good agreement that children are able to reasoning scientifically
from youngest infancy onwards (Gopnik, 2012). However, learning is not only about acquisition of
information, but also about adapting what has been learned to novel situations (Bransford & Schwartz,
1999). This phenomenon is called transfer. A common aspect in the studies on transfer is the interest
in how learning can be generalized to other contexts.
The main aim of the present symposium is to provide analyses of transfer in children (between the
ages of 4 and 10- years) in problem solving situations with repeated measurement designs. In contrast
to the traditional single-measurement designs, this approach shows the variability as an important
aspect of learning.
The studies presented in this symposium examine whether transfer is displayed in children's behavior
during the solution of new problem-solving by using diverse viewpoints such as: near/far transfer,
individual/dyadic, group/case studies, instructional/non-instructional, multimedia/hands-on tasks. In
addition, the studies address different contents of transfer: naïve understanding about Arquimedes’s
principle (AQP), air pressure (AP) and the use of control variable strategies (CVS). The results of
these studies all demonstrate the advantages of using a microgenetic method to show the complex
relationship of learning and transfer.
Transfer is explored in the three presentations as follows: First, the study of Rojas (University of
Connecticut and Universidad Javeriana-Cali) examines far transfer in a group of 4-year olds by using a
multimedia task on AQP. Secondly, the presentation of Guevara-Guerrero (University of Groningen)
explores near transfer in four dyads of 5-year olds, using hands-on tasks about AP. Finally, the study
of Ordoñez (Universidad del Valle) looks at near transfer of CVS in a group of 10-year olds building
cars. Together these presentations offer new insights in transfer and provide suggestions about using
real-time analysis in future studies.

QUESTIONING TRANSFER AND EMPOWERING TRANSFORMATION OF LEARNING
Tatiana Rojas, Scott Brown
We examine four year-olds’ transfer performance when functional context and modality were different
in a Problem-Solving condition. We found better performance in the PS condition and evidence of the
transformative character of learning and transfer.

THERE IS SPONTANEOUS TRANSFER? CHILDREN SOLVING HANDS-ON TASKS
Marlenny Guevara-Guerrero, Marijn van Dijk, Paul van Geert
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By using a multiple case study, we examine the spontaneous transfer in dyads (M=5. 15 years) solving
three problem-solving tasks. We found that transfer emerged after adjusting solutions and did not
increase between tasks, but showed variable paths.

DISCOVERING AND TRANSFERRING STRATEGIES IN THE CONTEXT OF
EXPERIMENTATION
Oscar Ordoñez, Álvaro Iván Valencia
We examine the transfer of CVS in twenty-six children (M= 10.7 years) solving two analogous tasks.
Results showed that CVS used at the beginning of each task were highly variable, indicating that
children used various approaches to solve the problem.

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PS108
CROSS-CULTURAL INVESTIGATIONS OF COGNITIVE AND
SOCIO-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
B10. Development and education - Parenting
B11. Development and education - Temperament and individual differences
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Sergey Malykh, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation
Victoria Ismatullina, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation
Ivan Voronin, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation
Tatiana Tikhomirova, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation
Darya Gaysina, University of Sussex, Brighton - United Kingdom
Georgy Vasin, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation
Darya Gaysina, University of Sussex, Brighton - United Kingdom

The aim of this symposium is to present results of and reflect on cross-cultural investigations of
cognitive and socio-emotional development from childhood through the transition to adulthood. The
symposium consists of five presentations that focus on different psychological traits that are central in
the second decade of life: general cognitive ability, school achievement, personality, and mental
health. The proposed papers use samples drawn from various countries that have been found to differ
in terms of their socio-economic status, as well as cultural values, social norms, beliefs, and traditions.
All five papers include samples from the Russian Federation and Kyrgyz Republic. In the first paper,
the authors present the results of cross-cultural examination of working memory in two samples of
Russian and Kyrgyz adolescents. In the second paper, the authors analyse the links between five
personality traits and general cognitive ability highlighting the effect of culture, in two samples of
Russian and Kyrgyz adolescents. In the third paper, mother-child interactions are examined as
predictors of children’s school achievement, paying attention to cultural similarities and differences of
these relationships in three countries: the UK, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan. In the fourth paper, the
associations between parenting practices and offspring emotional and behavioural problems are
investigated in samples of young adults from the UK, Greece, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Brunei.Finally,
in the fifth paper, a genetically-informative cross-cultural approach is undertaken to get insight into
aetiology of the relationship between temperament and behavioural problems in adolescents from two
countries – Russia and Kyrgyzstan. These five presentations will provide a basis for a general
discussion on the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to studying individual differences in
cognitive and socio-emotional development in different countries.

CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY OF WORKING MEMORY IN ADOLESCENTS
Victoria Ismatullina
Working memory (CANTAB) was assessed in a sample of 289 adolescents from Russia and
Kyrgyzstan. Findings of this research will be discussed focusing on cultural similarities and
differences in cognitive development.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN “BIG FIVE” PERSONALITY TRAITS AND GENERAL
COGNITIVE ABILITY IN RUSSIAN AND KYRGYZ ADOLESCENTS
Ivan Voronin
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Associations between “Big Five” personality traits and Raven’s Progressive Matrices gscore were
tested in Russian and Kyrgyz adolescents (N=206) and appeared to be weak or moderate. Association
between g and Conscientiousness differs in two countries.

MOTHER-CHILD INTERACTIONS AND CHILDREN’S SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT: UKRUSSIA-KYRGYZSTAN CROSS-CULTURAL INVESTIGATION
Tatiana Tikhomirova
The results of a cross-cultural study of interrelationship between mother-child interactions and child’s
school achievements in the three samples (N=1375) of 11-14 year-old schoolchildren in the UK,
Russia and Kyrgyzstan will be presented.

PARENTING PRACTICES AND INTERNALISING AND EXTERNALISING SYMPTOMS
IN YOUNG ADULTS FROM FIVE COUNTRIES
Darya Gaysina
Associations between parenting practices and offspring internalising and externalising symptoms were
tested in British, Greek, Russian, Kyrgyz, and Brunei young adults. There is evidence for both
country-specific and country-common effects of parenting.

IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS
INFLUENCED BY GENES OR ENVIRONMENT? EVIDENCE FROM A RUSSIANKYRGYZ TWIN STUDY
GeorgyVasin
Temperament traits and behavior problems are interrelated. What are the mechanisms underlying this
relationship? In our study we analyze the extent to which genetic and environmental factors influence
this relationship in two different cultures.

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PS109
MENTALIZATION AND PARENTING: SOME CONSIDERATIONS
ABOUT REFLECTIVE FUNCTION AND SUGGESTIONS FOR
FUTURE RESEARCHES
B10. Development and education - Parenting
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Lucia Leonilde Carli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Anja Keitel-Korndörfer, University of Leipzig, Leipzig - Germany
Chiara Giovanelli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Alex Desatnik, University College London, London - United Kingdom
Antonella Marchetti, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

In the last 30 years many researchers have underlined the relevance of mentalization, especially in
mother-child relationship as it can be considered the capacity to treat the child as a psychological
agent and it fosters child development (Meins et al., 2002; Sharp & Fonagy, 2008).
Child development either relational or cognitive or emotional has been linked to this parental ability.
More specifically, mentalization has been suggested to have a specific role in intergenerational
attachment transmission as infantile experiences with caregiver can be considered a base for the child's
attachment security, physical and socio-cognitive development (Sharp & Fonagy, 2008; Rothschild et
al., 2010).
Several constructs aiming to explore parental mentalization have been proposed in diverse
backgrounds.
In particular in a psychoanalytic framework Fonagy and collaborators (Fonagy, Gergely, & Target,
2007; Fonagy, Steele, Steele, Moran, & Higgitt, 1991; Fonagy & Target, 1997) have proposed the
concept of reflective function (RF) which can be defined in mother-infant relationship as: the parent's
capacity to reflect upon her own and her child's internal mental experiences (Slade, 2005). More
generally RF has achieved a major role in several studies about personality formation and disorders,
adolescence and treatment (Bateman & Fonagy, 2004; Benbassat & Priel, 2012; Fonagy, Gergely,
Jurist, & Target, 2003; Fonagy & Target, 1998).
In the context of mother-child relationship, another operationalization which has been suggested to be
relevant is called maternal Mind-Mindedness (Meins, Fernyhough, Fradley, & Tuckey, 2001).
The symposium can be considered an occasion to deepen some infantile evolutive aspects related to
RF and to share critical knowledge and thoughts based on recent studies about mentalization, and
more specifically RF and its relationship with MM. Furthermore it aims to suggest reflections and
ideas for further studies either theoretical or empirical.

MENTALIZATION AND OVERWEIGHT - HOW FAR GOES THE INFLUENCE OF
MATERNAL REFLECTIVE FUNCTIONING?
Anja Keitel-Korndörfer, Verena Wendt, Annette M. Klein, Kai von Klitzing
In the first contribute, Keitel-Korndörfer will discuss the role of maternal Reflective Function
comparing a sample of overweight mothers with normal-weight ones and she will reflect on the
relationship between RF and child's weight.
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MATERNAL
MENTALIZATION:
ARE
REFLECTIVE
FUNCTION
AND
MINDMINDEDNESS RELEVANT CONSTRUCTS IN INVESTIGATING MOTHER-INFANT
RELATIONSHIP AND CHILD ATTACHMENT?
Chiara Giovanelli, Lucia Carli
In the second contribute, Giovanelli will present a study conducted to compare RF and MindMindedness in a normative sample and she will analyze its results. Moreover she will share some
thoughts about the concept of mentalization and the constructs of RF and MM.

PARENTING, MENTALIZATION AND EPISTEMIC TRUST - TOWARDS THE NEXT
LEAP IN EMPIRICAL RESEARCH
Alex Desatnik
In the third contribute, Desatnik will discuss the concept of mentalization and RF and he will
introduce the idea of epistemic trust as a part of a triadic model with RF and attachment.

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PS110
POLITICAL BEHAVIOUR AND CITIZENSHIP – ASIAN AND
EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behaviour
Convenor
Presenters

Kerry Kennedy, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Beata Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn - Poland
Anna Maria Zalewska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznan -

Poland

Discussant

Olga Mitina, Belgorod State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Nina Nizowskih, Vyatka State Humanitarian University, Kirov - Russian Federation
Joanna Li Lijua, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Kerry Kennedy, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Despina Karakatsani, University of the Peloponnese, Corinth - Greece

Citizenship is a common characteristic of modern states extending rights to members and guaranteeing
certain protection. In return citizens have obligations to the statefor these benefits. Yet the political
behaviour of citizens does not always reflect this ‘citizenship contract’. Individuals often feel the need
to protest in different ways to assert rights they believe are not being addressed. The reasons for doing
so are not always clear. Sometimes there are individual causes related to personality and a sense of
alienation while at other times there are social causes related to perceived injustice and
entitlements.This symposium will explore how the citizenship attitudes of young citizens in selected
Asian and European countries are shaped, how young people view their future political participation
and values and whether the traditional ‘citizenship contract’ is under threat.
Survey data was identified focussing on young people’s attitudes to citizenship including the
International Civics and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS), the World Values Survey and two
European Citizenship Research Projects. The focus was on identifying those variables within different
country contexts e.g. personality, attitudes to the nation, political trust, attitudes to equality, political
efficacy etc. that accounted for the way young people see their future political participation.
The results indicated that young people from European countries tended to endorse future political
behaviour that was more politically oriented that those from Asian countries, they were less influenced
by patriotism but were similarly committed to equality as their Asian peers. The comparisons across
cultures and political systems showed the importance of contexts that influence citizenship values and
the difficulty of generalizing across cultures.

HONG KONG STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TO PROTEST
Kerry Kennedy
Successive international research shows that young Hong Kong students show little interest in political
engagement, more interest in social engagement and a rejection of illegal protest. Yet ten year later the
same students engage in illegal activities in order to advance the cause of democracy. This paper will
draw on quantitative and qualitative data to try and explain these changing political behaviors.

YOUNG EUROPEANS’ CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIORS ACCORDING TO THEIR AGE
Beata Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz
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Citizenship attitudes develop from early adolescence. Based on research with 3794 students aged 1114-18 from 11 European countries we found developmental regularities of citizenship activity: passive
and personal citizenship tends to increase with age; there is also general decline in participatory
behavior, although a willingness to protest.

PERSONALITY CONSTRUCTS AND CITIZENSHIP DIMENSIONS OF YOUNG POLES
Anna Maria Zalewska
In a study (Grant ESF/84/2006) we found that general citizenship behaviour and its five dimensions –
passive, semi-active, social, personal and change-oriented (excluding political activity) – was
predicted by various personality constructs from among Big Five traits and social-cognitive beliefs –
optimism, values, mental toughness, responsibility.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OF YOUTH IN RUSSIA
Olga Mitina, Nina Nizowskih
Russian Enlightenment thought accumulated ideas about the formation of citizenship and civic
activity, then in specific way they were adopted in SU. Today society doesn’t pays attention to this
part of education and socialization. The study identified the representations of Russian contemporary
youth on these issues

ASIAN STUDENTS’ CIVIC BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES AND THEIR AFFECT ON
CIVIC KNOWLEDGE
Joanna Li Lijua
Civic action occurs as a result of the interaction of students’ citizenship attitudes and behaviours. This
paper identifies attitudinal and behavioural factors affecting Asian students’ civic knowledge at both
individual and school levels. Both direct and indirect effects are examined. Data is drawn from the
ICCS involving five Asian societies.

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PS111
CLINICAL SUPERVISION AROUND THE GLOBE: PRACTICES,
EFFICACY, AND REGULATION
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training
and practice
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Nadine Kaslow, Emory University, Atlanta - United States
Carol Falender, UCLA University of California, Los Angeles - United States
Anthony Pillay, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban - South Africa
Analise O’Donovan, Griffith University, Brisbane - Australia
Nadine Kaslow, Emory University, Atlanta - United States
Carol Falender, UCLA University of California, Los Angeles - United States

Clinical supervision has only recently been acknowledged as a distinct professional competency. This
symposium will address the various global challenges and advances in training, guidelines, and
practices of effective supervision. Although clinical supervision is the cornerstone of clinical training
and transmission of the profession and its practices to future generations, internationally, psychology
has relied upon the process of osmosis for supervision and has addressed neither the quality nor
criteria for successful supervision. Within the past decade multiple countries have begun to remedy
this situation by developing guidelines for clinical supervision and by developing regulatory and
training criteria. Presenters in this symposium will address state of the art of clinical supervision
through the lens of multiple countries, cultures and viewpoints: Australia, South Africa, and the
United States. Subjects will include the state of the art of supervision guidelines and standards,
regulatory perspectives, effective supervision practices, and the trajectory of supervision training.
Critical questions include a) assessment of competence of the supervisor; b) training procedures and
requirements to conduct clinical supervision; c) existence of guidelines, ethical standards, or
regulations that directly address clinical supervision; d) research on supervision in the various contexts
and how they address and inform the areas of practice; e) consideration of outcomes of supervisee
development and competence and client outcome.
Objectives:
1)Identify common factors across global settings in the practice and regulation of clinical supervision
2)Identify strengths, commonalities, and variants in guidelines, regulations, and training across global
settings
3)Describe consensual themes on effective clinical supervision

SUPERVISION GUIDELINES IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Carol Falender
Supervision Guidelines were adopted in 2014 in the United States. Commonalities and cultural
variants, legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations will be discussed as well as the Western
influence on global supervision.

CHALLENGES AND PROCESS: SUPERVISION IN SOUTH AFRICA
Anthony Pillay
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Supervision issues and challenges in professional psychology training in South Africa. While
supervision in professional psychology training has many universal challenges, countries like South
Africa, in social and political transition, have some unique issues influencing the supervision process,
content and dynamics.

CLINICAL SUPERVISION AND MANDATORY TRAINING: A VIEW FROM AUSTRALIA
Analise O’Donovan
In 2010, the Australian Psychology Registration Board introduced mandatory supervisor training.
Workshop content, effective and ineffective supervisors, and supervisee feedback about supervision in
the Australian context will be described.

EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION, CULTURE, AND COMPETENCE
Nadine Kaslow
One of the most challenging aspects of effective supervision relates to supervising trainees with
problems of professional competence. The interface between competence problems and multicultural
factors will be explored.

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PS112
AGEING AND MIGRATION IN EUROPE
C18. Culture and society - Other
Convenors
Presenters

Discussant

Isabelle Albert, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Luxembourg
Dieter Ferring, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Luxembourg
Vanessa Burholt, Swansea University, Wales - United Kingdom
Stephanie Barros Coimbra, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Luxembourg
Tineke Fokkema, University of Groningen, Groningen - Netherlands
Anne Carolina Ramos, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Luxembourg
Dieter Ferring, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Luxembourg
Beate Schwarz, University of Zurich, Zurich - Switzerland

Ageing and migration have become key topics in Europe today, as a large number of first generation
immigrants of the 1970s are currently approaching retirement age in many European countries.
Although the idea of return migration might often be well present in the lives of ageing migrants, an
actual permanent return to the country of origin seems to be enacted more seldom by today’s
immigrants after retirement. This might be due to several reasons such as social aspects (e.g., family
and friends), economic issues or health. It is therefore of prime importance to learn more about the
particular needs and resources of older migrants and their families. Ageing migrants face undoubtedly
a special situation: The acculturation situation may result in an increased need for social support due
to fewer sociocultural resources in the host country; however, they may also have a smaller social
network due to difficulties in adapting to the host country. Within migrant families, an acculturation
gap between first and second generation might further lead to different expectations regarding
intergenerational solidarity and support, and this can have negative effects on well-being of the
different family members. Issues of assistance and care for aged migrants will thus be crucial both for
the receiving society which has to address issues of diversity, integration and social cohesion, as well
as for families which provide still the lion’s share of support for the aged. Policy makers and
practitioners are conscious of the increasing importance of these issues, but more research is needed in
order to improve the provisions of age-specific services and assistance for ageing migrants and their
families. The present symposium aims to put issues of migration and ageing on the agenda and to raise
the awareness of these hot topics in today’s society. It brings together leading researchers in the field
of ageing and migration from four different European countries which are characterized by a large
share of immigrants in their population, namely UK, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Contributions will focus on different, country specific immigrant (and national) groups, examining
aspects of ethnic identity and multiculturalism, intergenerational relations, social networks, support
and care as well as different aspects of well-being in the context of acculturation. Both quantitative
and qualitative methodologies will be applied. The presented studies will be discussed with respect to
similarities and differences between immigrant groups and different acculturation contexts, and
implications for policies regarding ageing and migration in Europe will be considered. Further, lacks
in current knowledge will be addressed and suggestions for future research activities will be presented.

TRANSNATIONAL FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND CULTURAL IDENTITY: OLDER
MIGRANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES
Vanessa Burholt, Christine Dobbs, Christina Victor

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Social identity theory illustrates older UK migrants’ belonging to an ethnic group, country of origin of
family, and the UK. We explore the influence of cultural heritage, social class, support network and
global citizenship on cultural identity.

MULTICULTURALISM OF PORTUGUESE OLDER MIGRANTS AND THEIR ADULT
CHILDREN IN LUXEMBOURG
Stephanie Barros Coimbra, Isabelle Albert, Elke Murdock, Dieter Ferring
Addressing the issue of an acculturation gap between generations of migrants, we focus on ethnic
identity, multicultural ideologies, acculturative stress and well-being of Portuguese older parents
compared to their adult children in Luxembourg.

LONELINESS AMONG MOROCCAN AND TURKISH OLDER MIGRANTS IN THE
NETHERLANDS
Tineke Fokkema, Theo van Tilburg
Migrants might have difficulties to adapt to their new society and integrate socially. The current study
explores feelings of loneliness in 475 people born in Turkey or Morocco, aged 55-64, who migrated
more than thirty years ago to the Netherlands.

LONG-TERM CARE PERSPECTIVES AMONG ELDERLY MIGRANTS: THE CASE OF
LUXEMBOURG
Ute Karl, Boris Kühn, Anne Carolina Ramos
Based on biographic and network interviews, this paper analyses the long-term care perspectives
among elderly migrants in Luxembourg. It shows their preference for paid care work and challenges
related to language, culture and social isolation.

“THIS IS NOT MY TOWN”: FEELINGS OF CLOSENESS AND SECURITY OF OLDER
MIGRANTS AND NATIONAL RESIDENTS
Dieter Ferring, Thomas Boll
The study demonstrates differences in ratings of closeness to one’s living area and of feeling secure
out of the perspective of older Portuguese migrants and national residents. Results are discussed
regarding processes underlying acculturation.

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PS113
SOCIAL ROBOTS AS OUTGROUP: SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE
PROCESSES IN RELATIONS TO SOCIAL ROBOTS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Convenor
Kingdom
Presenters

Discussant
Kingdom

Roger Giner-Sorolla, University of Kent, Keynes College, Canterbury - United
Friederike Eyssel, New York University, Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Francesco Ferrari, University of Trento, Trento - Italy
Maria Paola Paladino, University of Trento, Trento - Italy
Ceylan Ӧzdam, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels - Belgium
Roger Giner-Sorolla, University of Kent, Keynes College, Canterbury - United

Worldwide, in the past decade, there has been a sharp increase in investment into the development of
sophisticated social robots. But this is not matched by and equivalent level of progress in the studies
that investigate the reactions of humans toward this novel social group of our own creation: the robots.
Our symposium will redress this neglect by showcasing recent advances in psychological research on
robots as “outgroup”. Focusing on robots that resemble human beings (humanoids and androids), we
will present research into the psychological processes relevant to their acceptance in social interaction.
Friederike Eyssel will present studies showing how and when the processes of dehumanization and
anthropomorphism occur in the context of human-robot interaction.
Francesco Ferrari will present a set of studies based in intergroup theory, demonstrating that people
fear highly human-like appearance in robots because they are perceived to pose a threat to human
beings’ distinctiveness.
Maria Paola Paladino will address the same issue but from a different angle. Using a well-developed
social cognitive theory, processes she will present studies investigating the role of Category Conflict
in negative emotional reaction toward highly anthropomorphic robots.
Ceylan Ӧzdem will discuss her research showing the interaction between two processes involved in
human-social robot interaction, namely attentional reorientation (cognitive) and attribution of agency
(social). In addition to behavioral responses this study also investigated neural correlates of interaction
with social robots.
The discussant, Roger Giner-Sorolla, an expert in social emotions and dehumanization, will underline
how, across different lines of research, psychological theories and research are fundamental to
developing more “human friendly” social robotics. At the same time he will also explain how this
research represents a challenging laboratory for basic social psychological theories.

FACTORS = HUMANITY?
Friederike Eyssel
We will present experimental evidence on two prominent social psychological phenomena:
anthropomorphism and dehumanization. The underlying mechanisms will be discussed using the 3Factor Model of Anthropomorphism (Epley et al., 2007).

FEAR OF SOCIAL ROBOTS: PHYSICAL ANTHROPOMORPHISM AS A THREAT TO
HUMAN DISTINCTIVENESS AND IDENTITY
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Francesco Ferrari
Social robots generally are feared for economic reasons as they replace workers. Referring to research
on group distinctiveness, we demonstrated that fear toward robots is more generally linked to the
threat to human specificity and identity.

IS IT A ROBOT OR IS NOT? THE ROLE OF CATEGORY CONFLICT IN THE UNCANNY
VALLEY
Maria Paola Paladino
According to the uncanny valley theory, very human-like robots can be threatening and cause fear in
interactions. The three studies presented here investigate the role of category conflict as a cognitive
process responsible for this phenomenon.

BELIEVING
ANDROIDS?
ATTENTIONAL
REORIENTATION
AND
BELIEF
MANIPULATION WITH AN ANTHROPOMORPHIC ROBOT
Ceylan Ӧzdam
The present study investigated the potential interaction between the processes of attentional
reorientation (cognitive) and attribution to agency (social) and explored its neural substrate by using a
picture of an anthropomorphic robot.

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IDENTIFICATION WITH GROUPS FROM FRONT TO COVER: ITS
STRUCTURE, MOTIVATIONAL BASIS AND DIFFERENTIAL
EFFECTS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Convenor
Presenters

Andrey Elster, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel
Avihay Berlin , The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel
Andrey Elster, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel
Eyal Rechter, Columbia University, New York - United States
Sonia Roccas, The Open University of Israel, Raanana - Israel
Noga Sverdlik, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva - Israel

Social groups consider members' identification as an immeasurable asset and invest considerable
efforts in promoting members' affiliation and commitment. Identification provides various benefits,
both to the group (e.g., contribution, loyalty) and to its members (e.g., sense of belonging, selfesteem). The proposed symposium aims to deepen our understanding of the concept of identification,
by examining its structure, motivational basis, and contextual factors that mitigate its effect.
The first two presentations focus on motivational bases underlying identification. The first examines
individual differences in values as predictors of identification over time: Members' values and the
values they perceived as expected had a unique contribution. The second presentation studies the
opposing effects of locomotion vs. assessment orientations, beyond satisfaction with the leader.
Identification, however, is not a uniform construct. The third presentation differentiates between two
forms of identification and aims to uncover their motivational and perceptual underpinnings. The
fourth presentation shows that attachment and glorification forms of identification differ in their
impact on psychological discomfort following violations of personal beliefs by ingroup actions.
Finally, the last presentation points to contextual factors affecting outcomes of identification, and
shows the moderating role of one's close environment in the relation between identification and
membership satisfaction.
The presentations differ in the nature of studies (field and lab), methodology (correlational,
longitudinal, multilevel designs) and context (nation, organization, sports teams). Taken together, the
research included in this symposium furthers the comprehension of a fundamental concept in social
reality - identification with groups. Our joint contributions can be utilized by theoreticians and
practitioners to manage and maintain positive relations between individuals and social collectives.

PERSONAL
VALUES
AND
PERCEIVED
EXPECTED
VALUES PREDICT ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG VOLUNTEERS
Noga Sverdlik, Tali Rabin
In a longitudinal study among volunteers in a prosocial organization, we found that both personal
values and values perceived as expected by the coordinator and the protégé in time 1 predicted
organizational affective commitment in time 2.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REGULATORY MODE AND AFFECTIVE
COMMITMENT
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Eyal Rechter
Participants were 205 female players of a community sport league. Locomotion (positively) and
assessment (negatively) predicted affective commitment to the team, over and above satisfaction with
the coach.

LOVE VERSUS LOVING CRITICISM: DISENTANGLING CONVENTIONAL AND
CONSTRUCTIVE PATRIOTISM
Sonia Roccas, Maciej Sekerdej
Three studies of Polish and Israeli students seek to disentangle conventional and constructive
patriotism by examining perceptional and motivational mechanisms that differentiate between them.

INGROUP IDENTIFICATION AND NEED FOR COGNITIVE CLOSURE INTENSIFY
INTRAGROUP DISSONANCE
Avihay Berlin
Identification in the form of attachment (but not glorification) and Need for Cognitive Closure both
had a unique contribution in predicting psychological discomfort following a violation of personal
beliefs by ingroup actions.

THE MODERATING EFFECT OF UNIT SUPPORT CLIMATE ON THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN IDENTIFICATION AND JOB SATISFACTION
Andrey Elster. Lilach Sagiv
Two studies show that the relationship between identification and job satisfaction depends on the unitlevel climate: This relationship is significantly stronger in units with a weak support climate as
compared to units with a strong support climate.

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EXTENSION ACTIONS: EXTRAMURAL UNIVERSITY AND ITS
INTERVENTIONS
B16. Development and education - Other
Convenor
Presenters

Janeiro de
Discussant
de

Lucia Maria de Freitas Perez, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de
Janeiro - Brazil
Lucia Maria de Freitas Perez, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de
Janeiro - Brazil
Vera Regina Loureiro, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de
Brazil
Sandra Albernaz de Medeiros, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio
Janeiro - Brazil
Sandra Albernaz de Medeiros, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio
Janeiro - Brazil

The university extension has a key role in enabling students training to bring together the community
and academia. It opens up perspectives for the everyday reality and offers a field in which the
relationship between students and community become valued, allowing the development of a more
dynamic academic curriculum, more tuned with the social demands. It is observed that the passage
through this experience produces a transformative effect of both the existential and intellectual points
of view. In addition, it is clear that such actions contribute to reduce the imaginary inequalities and the
gap between the privileged academic world and reality. Being cooperative processes, such activities
provide a fruitful field for coordinating professors and scholarship students to develop new research
with issues of strong socio-political nature, that can be a source of resources and tools creation for
effective transformation of the groups involved. We intend to present actions of different extension
projects at the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Unirio-Brazil. In this symposium we
held a cutout, prioritizing actions concerning people with special needs, college students and young
graduates of our university. The methodologies applied are articulated through Research-Action,
valuing the involved subjects, whether they are the fellows who work with us or those served by the
various projects. At the work "Mazes and skills: the choices of Pedagogy students" our approach goes
through the career choices narratives. In "Interlacing knowledge: some practice impasses" we focus on
the crises faced by the students when confronted with the professional field. In "Social inclusion of
young people and adults with disabilities: changing attitudes" we discuss the work in an institution
that attends youth and adults with intellectual and multiple disabilities.

MAZES AND SKILLS: THE CHOICES OF PEDAGOGY STUDENTS
Lucia Maria de Freitas Perez
The "Mazes and Skills" project makes video records of student testimonials about their career choices.
They are presented to others, leading to processes of reflection and discussion on the reasons that lead
to such choices.

SOCIAL INCLUSION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES:
CHANGING ATTITUDES
Sandra Albernaz de Medeiros
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The title-paper discusses an extension project developed by the Institute of Clinical, Educational and
Professional Psychology and meets youth and adults with disabilities.

INTERLACING KNOWLEDGE: SOME PRACTICE IMPASSES
Vera Regina Loureiro
The project aims to build a network of sensitive listening and to weave ties with educators in order to
create multiple spaces of intersection and discussion, both in classroom and virtual, to address the
inherent difficulties of the educational act.

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PS117
LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RELATED OUTCOMES
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Shailendra Singh, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Lucknow - India
Bhumika , Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur - India
Shailendra Singh, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Lucknow - India
Arvind K. Sinha, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur - India
Kailash B. L. Srivastava, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur - India
Manjari Srivastava, NMIMS Deemed to be University, Mumbai, Maharashtra - India
Arvind K. Sinha, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur - India

Leadership and motivation are the two central topics of organizational behavior which attract both
academicians and practitioners alike. Motivation is essential for keeping the employees engaged and
leadership is essential to show the direction and taking the responsibility motivating self and others.
Leadership has been dealt by researchers in multiple ways due to their diverse backgrounds. The
symposium addresses the primary question: to what extent do the leadership styles matter in
determining employee related outcomes. The study of leadership becomes more important from
Indian perspective as India offers unique cultural context due to its collectivist nature and high power
distance. While examining the role of leadership in shaping various employee related outcomes, we
have used multiple perspectives on leadership including autocratic vs participative leadership,
transactional vs transformational leadership, equity perspective on leadership and empowering
leadership. Employee related outcomes may consists of job satisfaction, organizational commitment,
employee engagement, job involvement, task performance and contextual performance and job related
strain and intention to quit . The major hypotheses tested in the studies are: a. social inequity may be
perceived not only in terms of financial rewards, but anything that the person subjectively considers as
rewarding, the nature of which may be related to personal values. b. transformational leadership
would be positively related to work engagement and psychological wellbeing among managers. C.
leadership style would have greater influence on employee attrition than organizational performance.
The researchers have followed both experimental and survey method to examine their hypotheses
using appropriate samples and measurement tools. The studies included in symposium have followed
social exchange theory in general and equity theory in particular to integrate their findings. The
studies have concluded that the leaders play a strong role in shaping employee related outcomes.
Theoretical and practical implications of the studies have been discussed. Limitations and future
directions have also been suggested.

LEADERSHIP WITH PASSION: EQUITY MOTIVATIONAL FOUNDATION OF
LEADERSHIP
Arvind K. Sinha
Author and associates discovered that social inequity may be perceived not only in terms of financial
rewards, but anything that the person subjectively considers as rewarding, the nature of which may be
related to personal values. An intense or frequent reinforcement of over-reward occurrences may lead
to a strong inclination toward a self defining activity that one likes or loves, is part of professional
position such as leadership roles. Such an inclination has been termed in the literature as “passion”.
Using the variables of social inequity and competence, the contribution of “over-rewarding” inequity”
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on effective organizationally relevant behaviour (with passion nurturing outcomes as the reward) was
investigated. Sample consisted of 100 senior undergraduates and 100 pass outs alumni of a
technological university, and 80 professionals working in banks. Data analysis comprised of interview
data, exploratory factor analysis and regression analysis. Results suggested that an “advantageous
inequity” arising out of a basic psychological need of relatedness to some (or a larger) cause, and
feeling of competence to make significant contributions to the profession and the humankind at large,
may be related to passion, which might make a difference to the form and quality of leadership role
enactment. People getting a chance to nurture their passion with such perceived advantage are also
likely to be better contributors to the organizationally and possibly socially relevant outcomes.
THE IMPACT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL
CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING
Kailash B. L. Srivastava
The major objective of this study was to examine the effect of transformational leadership on work
engagement and psychological well being among managers. The data were collected from 325
managers through structured interview schedule using the self report method on employee engagement
and psychological well being, psychological climate and perceived organizational support. The data
on transformational leadership was filled up by the supervisors of the respective managers. The
transformational leadership and organizational culture were treated as independent variable and
psychological climate and perceived climate was treated as mediator and mediator variable, and work
engagement and psychological well-being were considered as dependent measures. The results
showed the direct effect of transformational leadership on employee engagement engagement and
psychological wellbeing and also the indirect effect of psychological climate, showing its mediation
effect. . In addition, the research also indicates that transformational leaders are more effective if there
is support form the organization resulting in better engagement and enhanced psychological well
being. The findings have implications for managers that if leaders adopt the transformational style,
they can easily develop a sense of trust and meaningfulness, which helps employees to better engage
themselves, face challenges and develop themselves to create wellbeing. The theoretical and practical
implications of the study are also discussed.
Key words: Transformational leadership, employee engagement, psychological climate, perceived
organizational support, psychological well being.

FACTORS INFLUENCING EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR: A STUDY OF
TEAM
LEADERS’
LOCUS
OF
CONTROL,
TEAM
MEMBERS’
TASK
CHARACTERISTICS, TENURE UNDER LEADERSHIP AND POWER DISTANCE
Manjari Srivastava1, Ruta Vyas
The focus of the present research is to understand the factors influencing empowering leadership
behavior, a perspective both from leaders and their team members. With the objective that
organizations can focus on the right elements and invest in the appropriate areas during their
leadership development activities.
The research is exploratory field study. Sampling is purposive, employing triadic design i.e. a manager
and two of his/her subordinates are selected for data collection. The total no. of respondents is 240,
with 80 managers and 160 of their direct reports.
The sample is drawn from seven professionally run organization including those of Indian origin as
well as multi-national companies. This study proposes to explore the relationship between leaders’
locus of control and his or her empowering behavior towards the immediate team and further explore
the moderating impact of power distance on empowering behavior. Similarly the study also aims to
explore if nature of task team members’ perform has any association with the empowering behavior of
their leader and whether this relationship is moderated by power distance between them. Thirdly,
whether tenure under a leadership influences the nature of task subordinates perform?
Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis is done to establish the validity of the questionnaires.
Further analysis would employ other multivariate techniques of quantitative data analysis.
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The finding from this research may be utilized by professionals to guide organizations desiring rapid
and sustainable growth, to develop leaders who empower their teams such that they act as leaders
themselves and become stimulants for the growth of the organization.
Key words: empowering behavior, team leaders, team members, locus of control, task characteristics,
power distance, and team members’ tenure.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP FOR SOCIETAL WELFARE: ORGANIZATIONAL
ENTRY, SOCIALIZATION AND SENSE MAKING
Bhumika, Arvind K. Sinha
The present work attempts to understand the role of organizational leadership in implementation of
social welfare through a perspective known as sense-making, which may be thought of as a process by
which individual develops the cognitive map of their environment. It is also a process that helps the
organizational role incumbents in making decision about their own career graph including their intent
to either remain with or quit the organization especially during the early socialization phase, typically
during the first eighteen months on the job. Based on qualitative enquiry from the new role
incumbents, who did not yet complete two years of continuous experience on the main job for which
they had been selected in their respective cadres. Data collected from primary respondents using semistructured interviews were analyzed through the grounded theory approach. Based on the insights
gathered from the interviews, an attempt is made to advance a framework for understanding the
process of sense making of the role of organizational leadership in societal welfare of the internal
customers and bringing about the roles of (a) their unrealistic expectations and unmet expectations in
prompting them for making a choice between intent to quit or to remain with the organization, and (b)
the organizational socialization practices. The results are discussed toward a desirable emphasis on
actual implementation rather than just identification and creation of policies, and for implications on
part of the organization in the direction of enhanced rate of retention of the recruited role incumbents
and their social-emotional welfare.

EFFECT OF LEADER BEHAVIOUR AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE ON
EMPLOYEE ATTRITION
Shailendra Singh
Employee attrition has invited a great deal of attention from both academicians as well as from
practitioners. A popular question often raised by managers- what causes employee attrition- the
company or the leader? To respond to this debate, the study examines the impact of leader behaviour
and organizational performance on employee stress and likely attrition. It was hypothesized that both
leadership and organizational performance will have a significant impact on employee outcomes.
However, leadership would likely have a greater impact on employee outcomes as it is the immediate
supervisor who influences the work life of employee on day- to -day basis. For junior level employees,
leader is the person who represents the organization. Eighty young managers responded to questions
regarding their motivation, creativity, stress level and likelihood of attrition under a simulated
environment in a 2X2X2 experimental design framework having two kinds of leadership, namely
autocratic and participative and two types of organizational performance, namely, loss making and
profit making, and two kinds of stimulus order : nature of leadership followed by organizational
performance and nature of organizational performance followed by nature of leadership . Results
strongly supported the hypothesis that leadership has a greater impact on employee related outcomes
including likely attrition than organizational performance. Organizational performance also had a
signifiant influence of likelihood of attrition but the magnitude of the influence was relatively smaller.
The results give credence to the maxim that employees more likely to leave the organization because
of their supervisors than because of their organization's performance or image. The implications for
the theory and practice have been discussed.
Key Words: Stress, Attrition, Employee Outcome, Leadership Style, Organizational Performance
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THE INTEGRATION OF NEUROSCIENTIFIC APPROACHES IN THE
STUDY OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: THE CONTRIBUTE OF
NEUROMARKETING
F13. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Neuroeconomics and neuropolitics
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Vincenzo Russo, IULM University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Carlos Flavian , University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza - Spain
Dominika Maison, University of Warsaw, Warsaw - Poland
Maurizio Mauri, IULM University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Daniela Zambarbieri, University of Pavia, Pavia - Italy
Egle Vaiciukynaite, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas - Lithuania
Carlos Flavian , University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza - Spain

The aim of the symposium is to explore and discuss the application of neuroscientific approaches as
innovative contribution to study consumer reactions. In the last decades the possibilities to take
advantage of brain image techniques and the implementation of scientific knowledge about the brain
allowed to understand and explain different cognitive and emotional processes involved in consumer
phenomena (Plassmann et al., 2012) to such an extent that neuroscientists are able to directly study the
brain processes to an unprecedented degree. However the fields of marketing, communication and
consumer behavior studies, are still not aware about the neuroscientific advances and about their huge
potential. The application of neuroscientific methods, such as the electroencephalography recordings,
to market research, has caused controversial debate in the scientific community (Lee et al., 2007). The
development of technologies that enable to measure many behaviors of consumers, such as the
pointing of the gaze (eye-tracking), or the quantitative facial emotional expressions analyses, or the
application of psychophysiological techniques based on the monitoring of the activity of autonomous
nervous system (heart rate, respiration, electromyography, skin conductance) can provide important
information that can be integrated with traditional methods of market research. However, despite the
development of scientific disciplines such as Neuroeconomics (Rustichini, 2006), the rise of protocols
or specific techniques enabling market researchers and professionals to take advantage of modern
neuroscientific methods is still an open issue. The contributes presented during the symposium will
discuss some case studies and some scientific considerations to widen the scopes of neuromarketing,
beyond commercial brand and consumer behavior application, in order to share a broader vision on
this topic and with the aim to implement marketing as a science.

HOW TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ADVERTISING COMMUNICATION BY USING
BIOMETRIC MEASURES
Dominika Maison
Three experimental studies will be presented using implicit measures based on facial emotional
reactions. Results showed that using neuroscientific measures provide better understanding of reaction
toward advertising than only data based on declaration.

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IN VIDEO ADS: AROUSAL AS A RECALL TRIGGER
Carlos Flavian
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The consumers’ interest on advertising is reducing because they are overexposed to ads. This research
aims to understand the mechanism by which the introduction of arousing sequences in video
advertising affects brand recall (Br) and ad recall (Ar).

INTEGRATION OF TRADITIONAL AND INNOVATIVE METHODS IN STUDYING
ADVERTISEMENTS VIA PAPER, TABLET AND WEBSITE: A NEUROMARKETING
EXPERIMENT
Daniela Zambarbieri
Advertising flyers appearing on a single date on a national Italian newspaper are exposed to: 24
subjects via paper, 24 via tablet and 24 via website. The effects in terms of memorization, total eyefixation time and brain waves activity are presented.

EVALUATING 3 SOCIAL CAMPAIGNS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY WITH
NEUROSCIENTIFIC APPROACH
Maurizio Mauri
We evaluated the effects of 3 social campaign. The 3 ads were exposed to 16 foreigners. During the
exposure, for each subjects neuro-psycho-physiological measures were recorded. Results show how
they can “detect” the optimal social campaign.

NEW DIRECTIONS FOR CONSUMERS’ SOCIABILITY RESEARCH IN THE VIRTUAL
ENVIRONMENT FROM THE NEUROMARKETING PERSPECTIVE. DOES THAT MEAN
"BUTTERFLY EFFECT"?
Egle Vaiciukynaite, Rimantas Gatautis
"A hot medium is one that extends one single sense in "high definition""
(McLuhan, Lapham, 1994, p. 22)
Consumers’ sociability refers to social interaction between consumers and includes the social presence
to which consumers feel connected to others. The proliferation of social technologies has offered new
opportunities for consumers to interact with others in the virtual environment. Recently, consumers
have been more empowered and active. However, many companies have faced the challenge to
manage consumers’ sociability effectively and to measure the performance of it in the virtual
environment. Neuromarketing provides better understanding of consumers’ sociability through
measuring consumers’ unconscious processes. The study aims to identify new directions for research
into consumers’ sociability. Furthermore, the emergence of wearable technology has offered new tools
which can be used for consumers’ sociability research. Consumer can wear the technology that
includes tracking information related to physiological data. Wearable technology allows researchers to
investigate the relationship between consumers’ sociability and environment and captures consumers’
sociability in real time. Thus, this technology will transform research in this area. Several insights for
future investigation are identified. Keywords: customers’ sociability, neuromarketing, social
technologies, wearable technology

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PS119
THE HYBRID APPROACH AND THE SMART ENVIRONMENTS IN
SCHOOL: EMPOWERING THE TRADITIONAL PSYCHOPEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES WITH ECOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Orazio Miglino, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy
Dario Bacchini, Second University of Naples, Caserta - Italy
Raffaele Di Fuccio, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy
Maria Concetta Miranda, Second University of Naples, Naples - Italy
Henrick Lund, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby - Denmark

Global investment in Information Communication and Technologies (ICT) to improve teaching and
learning in schools have been initiated by many governments; nevertheless the ICT adoption and
integration in teaching and learning have been limited (Buabeng-Andoh C., 2012).
At the same time, in the schools are widely widespread well-established psycho-pedagogical
approaches (such as the Montessori and Munari experiences, the use of structured materials, etc.) that
focus on the active involvement of children and support particular learning materials (educational
toys). The ICT devices could easily reinforce these practices, and the materials are able to foster both
learning and teaching processes by stimulating the manipulation of concrete objects and peer group
cooperation. In addition, they could integrate the new potentialities of the technologies such as the
immediate feedbacks, the tracked sessions, and the use of technological daily-life devices in school
contexts.
Some technologies, e.g. RFID/NFC sensors, the leap motion and the handwriting recognition are
natural candidates to empower the traditional psyco-pedagogical practices. This hybrid approach
allows the children and teachers to conduct the activities as in the past, taking advantages of digital
technologies. An important aspect is the use of ecological technologies, i.e. not invasive, yet able to
extract information by simply observing and not conditioning the children's activity.
It will be detailed the experience in this field faced by a project named INF@NZIA DIGI.tales 3.6
funded by the Italian Ministry of Education. The project will be shown in a double analysis: from a
side will be described the project aims and the results achieved; from another side will be detailed the
results of a needs analysis, carrying out a series of focus group and questionnaires in order to
understand the belief, perceptions and attitudes of teachers and parents about ICT devices in school for
children between 3- to 6-year old.

INF@NZIA DIGI.TALES 3.6: AN EXPERIENCE OF THE HYBRID APPROACH IN THE
ITALIAN SCHOOL CONTEXT
Raffaele Di Fuccio
It will be described the INF@NZIA DIGI.tales 3.6 project. The aim is to promote the use of ICT
technologies (cloud, social media, open data, etc.) and the latest paradigms of human-computer
interaction (RFID/NFC sensors and handwriting) in order to define psycho-educational practices
which are able to enhance curricular activities.

TEACHERS’ AND PARENTS’ ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS ABOUT THE USE OF
LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN PRESCHOOLERS
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Dario Bacchini
The literature identified several factors that influence the decision to adopt ICT into teaching (Chen,
2008, Clausen, 2007). but considering just the teacher’s perception. The presentation will focus on a
study propose to fill this gap exploring, in a Italian sample, perceptions, attitudes and beliefs about
ICT in order to understand whether parents and teachers are willing to integrate ew technologies into
their practices of teaching.

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PS120
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES AND
PSI CHI, THE INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN
PSYCHOLOGY
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Convenor
Presenters

Mercedes A. McCormick, Pace University, New York City - United States
Bernardo J. Carducci , Indiana University Southeast, New Albany - United States
John M. Davis, Texas State University, San Marcos - United States
Mercedes A. McCormick, Pace University, New York City - United States
Randall Osborne, Texas State University, San Marcos - United States
Martha S. Zlokovich, Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology,
Chattanooga United States
Discussant
Florence Denmark, Pace University, New York City - United States

This symposium’s main objective is to build bridges, or partnerships, between European Universities
(faculty and students) and the USA-based chapters of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in
Psychology. Such bridges will be used to promote capacity building and professional
growth/development in the field of psychology. Each speaker’s presentation is focused on providing
information and professional experience about promoting Psi Chi’s mission internationally. Psi Chi’s
mission is to produce a well-educated, ethical, and socially responsible member committed to
contributing to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general, including to
recognize and foster the contributions that diversity makes to the science and practice of psychology.
The value of international collaboration, student professional development, engagement, and internetbased technologies are significant threads woven through each presentation.
An important outcome of the Building Bridges Symposium is for faculty and students from European
universities to understand clearly the historical background of the organization and the important
benefits of bringing a chapter of Psi Chi to their campus. The speakers will describe the process for
doing so and how it the process has adapted with more international bridges built.A Psi Chi chapter
offers professional benefits to the university, psychology department, faculty, and students.
Professional benefits of opening a Psi Chi chapter include opportunities to submit for publication in
the Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research, networking, international mentoring, competing for
research grants and/or travel grants to attend conferences and other professional meetings, and more.
Psi Chi also provides information about graduate school and professional opportunities through
technological resources.
Outcomes of the symposium are: 1) to demonstrate a cultural sensitivity model of cooperation
between European and US higher education institutions supporting the growth of academic
partnerships for faculty and students; 2) describe Psi Chi’s effectiveness at supporting faculty and
students’ professional growth; and 3) demonstrate how Psi Chi’s implementation of social media and
other technological tools can enhance international collaborations among students in particular.

PSI CHI BUILDING INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES: FROM EUROPE TO AMERICA TO
EUROPE
John Davis
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This presentation will briefly describe the origin of Psi Chi during the 9th International Congress of
Psychology held at Yale University in 1929, ongoing international connections, and recent
international initiatives.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF INTERNATIONALIZING PSI CHI?
Martha S. Zlokovich
After 80 years as a national honor society, Psi Chi became international in 2009. Presentation
considers what does internationalizing the society mean, why is it important to members, and what
benefits can it accrue to both US and non US members?
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN PSI CHI AND EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES
Mercedes A. McCormick
This presentation will describe the importance of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in
Psychology connecting with universities represented at ECP to build student engagement, academic
success, and leadership skills.

BUILDING BRIDGES AS DEVELOPMENT: INTERCULTURAL SENSITIVITY
Randall Osborne
This presentation will focus on how Psi Chi’s efforts to build bridges between European universities
and our Honor Society represent growth on the 6 stages of Bennett’s developmental model of
Intercultural Sensitivity.

CROSS-CULTURAL CHANCES AND CHALLENGES TO PROMOTING PSI CHI IN
ITALY: AN ITALIAN-AMERICAN’S PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE
Bernie Carducci
The nuts and bolts to establish an initial Psi Chi Chapter in Italy will be discussed. Networking
outcomes and the cross-cultural values associated with selectivity of college/university honor societies
will be emphasized.

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PS121
THE EDUCATIVE FUNCTION BETWEEN FAMILY AND SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Convenor
status
Presenters
status

Discussant

Marisa Persiani, Juvenile Court of Rome, Rome; AIO - NGO in special consultative
with ECOSOC, Rome; AEO, Milan - Italy
Marisa Persiani, Juvenile Court of Rome, Rome; AIO - NGO in special consultative
with ECOSOC, Rome; AEO, Milan - Italy
Rossella Celmi, International Organization for Migration, Rome - Italy
Tatiana Vereitinova, SAO, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Daniela Di Pietro, AIO, FOIL, Unit of Psychology and Society, Milan - Italy
Floriana De Angelis, University College London, London - United Kingdom

To this day, civilized societies have chosen to institutionalize the family as the “standard” ecocontainer. Today, however the family as an institution is suffering from increasing pressure: external
information easily overthrows the values taught at home, and this applies to all domains; from
sexuality to religion, from ownership to anarchy, from love to selfish indifference, etc. Furthermore,
there is a growing concern in the world as increasing numbers of children and adolescents are having
difficulty managing the challenges of development. According to recent sociological research, an
increasing number of youth suffer from apathy, sadness, low self-esteem, and seem to be lacking the
capacity to define long-term goals and life choices. At the same time, many adolescents struggle with
internalizing problems such as anxiety and depression. Interventions that promote positive
psychological well-being may equip young people with the necessary life skills, supports and
resources to fulfil their potential and overcome adversity. The aim of the symposium is to present a
reflection on the educative function with a focus on the state of the art at international level and the
question to which the presenters will try to give an answer is “Is it possible to create a professional
style for a new social responsibility between traditional culture and globalisation?” Finally, programs
aiming at promoting generic psychosocial competence instead of focusing on specific behavioural
problems will be highlighted. In particular, programs aimed to facilitate the process by which the
individual gains greater awareness, both to her/his advantage, and to that of the ecosystem in question
(system and society).

THE EDUCATIVE FUNCTION BETWEEN FAMILY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Marisa Persiani
The paper aims to present a reflection on the educative function, passing through the main
psychological currents of thought up to recent well-being psychology, underlining the need for an
inter-disciplinary approach.

CRISIS OF IDENTITY, EXISTENTIAL PROBLEM AND SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS
Tatiana Vereitinova
Following research by University of Saint Petersburg the principles for a logistic of progress is
discussed: 1)increase life quality; 2) emphasis on environment historic values; 3) professional
qualifications converge with local environment; 4) international connection point.
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AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR THE SOCIETY OF THE FUTURE
Rossella Celmi
Educational programmes of the third millennium, based on empowering young people in solving the
difficult balance between individual and society from one side, and evolving their inner positive social
vocation on the other, are discussed.

AUTHENTIC INDIVIDUAL AND FUNCTIONAL SOCIETY
Daniela Di Pietro
Society is not abstraction, but a system characterised by individuals. Therefore, to succeed in
establishing a "healthy" and functional society, it is suggested to improve physical, mental and
psychological wellbeing of individual.

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PS122
OBJECTIFYING MEDIA: TURNING PEOPLE INTO OBJECTS
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Anne Maass, University of Padova, Padua - Italy
Carlotta Cogoni, Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati, Trieste - Italy
Silvia Galdi, University of Padova, Padua - Italy
Maria Giuseppina Pacilli, University of Perugia, Perugia - Italy
Jeroen Vaes, University of Trento, Rovereto - Italy
Cristina Zogmaister, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Mara Cadinu, University of Padova, Padua - Italy

Media (including TV, advertisement, video games) continue to exert a powerful influence on society,
shaping social norms and proposing gender-specific role models. In many countries women tend to be
objectified, that is portrayed as bodies rather than individuals. Such objectifying portrayals are
particularly prevalent in Italian media, where sexualized images are even extended to children. This
symposium addresses the influence of such objectifying portrayals of women and girls on both male
and female media consumers. It brings together researchers from 5 Italian universities who investigate
the effects of objectifying media mainly with experimental methods, combined with reliable and valid
measures (see contribution by Zogmaister et al.).
The symposium provides impressive evidence for the robust and pervasive influence of objectification
even after relatively short media exposure. Spectators exposed to such media content tend to perceive
women (including individual, non-objectified women encountered after the media exposure) as more
object-like. Under normal conditions, human beings and objects are processed in distinct brain
regions, yet, when objectified, women are processed much like objects (see contribution by Cogoni et
al.) and, as a consequence, are perceived as less human (see contribution by Vaes). This object-like
perception of women is likely to disrupt normal empathic responses, thereby discouraging bystanders
from intervening in help of the victim (see contribution by Galdi). Interestingly, exposure to
objectifying media also interferes with cognitive abilities, such as women’s capacity to resolve math
problems. Such cognitive impediment is found even in pre-adolescent children (see contribution by
Pacilli et al.). Together, this symposium testifies to the multiple effects of media objectification and
provides the empirical basis for a broader discussion on how objectifying media shapes society and on
how such effects may be prevented.

WHEN WOMEN BECOME OBJECTS
Carlotta Cogoni, Andrea Carnaghi, Giorgia Silani
We investigate the mechanisms of women objectification by using a task where participants had to
recognise images of objects and targets (objectified or personalized women, mannequins). Results
indicate that objectified women are processed more analytically than the personalized ones or
mannequins, comparable to the processing of objects.

TOWARD A RELIABLE AND VALID MEASURE OF AUTOMATIC OBJECTIFICATION
Cristina Zogmaister, Federica Durante, Silvia Mari, Chiara Volpato
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The ascription of less-than-human nature to objectified individuals is an important phenomenon and
research is needed that links it to its antecedents and consequences. To conduct such research it is
mandatory to possess psychometrically sound measures of objectification. Here we review a range of
such measures in terms of reliability and validity.

FROM
OGLING
TO
DEHUMANIZATION:
UNDERSTANDING
SEXUAL
OBJECTIFICATION
Jeroen Vaes
Objectification literally refers to perceiving someone as something. When sexually objectified, a
woman is treated as a body that is capable of representing her. I will explain the interplay between
body-focus and dehumanization, measuring both people’s eye-movements and their tendency to
dehumanize male and female targets independently.

EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO OBJECTIFYING TV ON OBSERVER’S INTERVENTION IN
A SEXUAL HARASSMENT SITUATION
Silvia Galdi
Previous studies have revealed unequivocal evidence of a link between objectifying media and sexual
harassment. The present investigation provides an important extension of previous research by
demonstrating that exposure to objectifying TV also influences observer’s actual intervention to
prevent the harassment incident from progressing.

THE IMPACT OF SEXUALIZED IMAGES ON CHILDREN’S COGNITIVE
PERFORMANCE
Maria Giuseppina Pacilli, Carlo Tomasetto, Elisa Fachechi, Chiara Morbidini
We asked primary school children to complete a math performance test after the exposure to
sexualized vs. non-sexualized media images of children of similar age. Findings showed that
sexualized images hampered participants’ performance. Moreover, a reduction in working memory
capacity mediated the effect of sexualized images on children’s math performance.

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PS123
SPORT CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: A WELFARE INSTRUMENT TO
PREVENT DISCOMFORT AND TO CREATE A NEW ENVIRONMENT
CULTURE
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Convenor

Presenters

Giovanni Lodetti, AIPPS’s (Association International Psychologie et Psychoanalize
du Sport) President, SIPCS’s (Società Internazionale Psicologi Clinici dello Sport)
President, Milan - Italy
Alessandra Cova, AIPPS (Association International Psychologie et Psychoanalize du
Sport), Milan - Italy
Giovanni Lodetti, AIPPS’s (Association International Psychologie et Psychoanalize
du Sport) President, SIPCS’s (Società Internazionale Psicologi Clinici dello Sport)
President, Milan - Italy
Gaia Oldani, Social Clinic psychologist, SIPCS (Società Internazionale Psicologi
Clinici dello Sport) member, Milan - Italy
Elena Pomesano, Clinical psychologist, SIPCS (Società Internazionale Psicologi
Clinici dello Sport) member, Milan - Italy

Over the past twentyfive years in Psychology department led by Marcello Cesa Bianchi have been
developed some clinical sport psychology studies thanks to the works of C. Ravasini - G. Lodetti .
These works have created a new area of interest for the applied clinical psychology, which is the
clinical Sport Psychology ©, focused on the athletes personality growth and on the prevention and
treatment of young age discomfort through sport practice.
The aim of this clinical research is to define and share an universal message of the sport value.
The methodology is clinical observation of defense mechanism and relational and communication
ways, read through Transactional Analysis observing defense mechanism used from person into the
sport activity, their play activity, their relationship to individuate problems and suggest them the right
remedial action. We came to a new sport formula, aimed to the prevention and care disconfort and also
to the well being development.These studies have been approved by EFPA European Federation of
Psychologist Association.Some workshops have taken place in Milan through the Scuola Regionale
dello Sport (CONI) and Ordine degli psicologi della Lombardia; a Master of Science has been
activated through the Ospedale Sant’ Anna in Como under the Patronage of Ordine Regionale degli
Psicologi e della Provincia di Milano Projects proposed by AIPPS (registered in Ministero delle
politiche giovanili e attività sportive) help children and people to develop correct management of
aggressiveness, ADHD, hypomotility, good relationships with peers, immigrants integration, disabled
integration.
Principal objective is the prevention of disadvantage using sport not in agonistic sense, but like an
approach oriented towards the harmonious growth and a god development of the personality. There is
also other specific objectives: develop research and build a new generation of educator, sport
instructor, parents, athletes, sport manager, volunteers to share a new approach towards welfare,
wellbeing, integration. This particular “way of work” permits to reduce welfare costs and is
recommended for young country with young people to teach wellbeing.

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YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW: THE TWENTY-YEARS PATH OF CLINICAL
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY AND ITS MANIFESTO
Giovanni Lodetti
Over the past twentyfive years (since 1989) in Psychology department have been developed some
clinical sport psychology studies thanks to the works of C. Ravasini - G. Lodetti, Università degli
Studi di Milano. These works have created a new area of interest for the applied clinical psychology,
which is the clinical Sport Psychology ©, focused on the athletes personality growth and on the
prevention and treatment of young age discomfort through sport practice.
Principal objective is the prevention of juvenile disadvantage using sport not in agonistic sense, but
like an approach oriented towards the harmonious growth and a god development of the personality.
The methodology is clinical observation of defense mechanism and relational and communication
ways, read through Transactional Analysis. Our studies observe defense mechanism used from person
into the sport activity, their play activity, their relationship to individuate problems and suggest them
the right remedial action .These studies have been approved by EFPA that confirmed their complete
scientific autonomy in Xth European Congress in 2007, where for the first time a new section called
clinical sport psychology has been created and directed by AIPPS (Association International
Psychologie et Psycanalyse du Sport).They also develop well being aimed strategies with weak social
categories such as children, elderly people and teenagers. AIPPS created the Format Modello Ecologia
della Mente e Sport 2012-15 © for EXPO 2015 Milan.

AN ALTERNATIVE TO DRUGS FOR TAKING CARE OF CHILDREN AND TEEN AGERS’
MINOR TO SERIOUS DISEASES THROUGH SPORT AS WELFARE INSTRUMENTS: THE
GAME ROOM AND THE INTERVENTION ON CHILDREN’S SERIOUS DISCOMFORT
Alessandra Cova, Elena Pomesano
In order to give a complete answer as an alternative to drugs, there have been created some sport
projects for children, aimed to act against young age discomfort like ADHD syndrome and bad
management of aggressiveness. The scope of these projects is also to limit the use and the costs of
drugs for these children’s families and social communities.Through the creation of sport game rooms
in schools and other private structures, it has been possible to define and develop some clinical
therapies aimed to limit the symptoms and the disorders through various sports practice. The
methodology used in these contexts is the observation of the defense mechanism used during the sport
practice and plays.The major results have been obtained from the individual fight sports like fencing.
This martial discipline has been used and for and brought good results also in case of conduct disorder
and reduced socialization in primary school contexts and in case of Prader Willy Syndrome (PWS)
with mental deficit as well.The clinical approach of these projects allowed to develop a real welfare
path through sport practice in schools and in other contexts. This represents a way to prevent more
serious disease and it also has a strong impact on the social community in terms of costs (drugs) and
wellbeing.

BULLISM: SPORT AS SUPPORT AND PREVENTION THERAPY
Gaia Oldani
Nowadays teenagers suffer for minor to major school and non school related diseases. The
intermediate level of seriousness is often expressed through transgressive group behaviours and
bullism. The lack of capacity to use their cognitive, affective and relational skills as best they can,
cause the above mentioned forms of disease. The vicious circle created between the ‘torturer’ (bully)
and the ‘victim’ could cause, forward, serious and invalidating diseases for both, like substances abuse
and deviance or abandon phenomena or serious depression.These kind of disease are unfortunately
growing at international level in primary and secondary schools, where one child on two is at risk of
invalidating diseases that could affect the personality development. Sport can act as ‘laboratory’ where
young people can test their and their peers’ limits in a protected context defined by rules and aimed to
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read the signals of discomfort. This context facilitates the intervention on this discomfort, allowing
young people to share and experience a wellbeing path where there are no victims or torturer. This
article is about some examples of intervention through sport practice.

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PS124
NON-ALTRUISTIC MOTIVATIONS FOR PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
AND VALUES
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Convenors
Presenters

Discussant

Liat Levontin, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa - Israel
Noga Sverdlik, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva - Israel
Stephan Dickert, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna - Austria
Tehila Kogut, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva - Israel
Liat Levontin, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa - Israel
Noga Sverdlik, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva - Israel
Daniel Västfjäll, Linköping University, Linköping - Sweden

Altruistic behavior and motivation are usually characterized by a focus on the welfare of others.
Specifically, prosocial behavior is often accompanied by a conflict between the costs to the helper on
the one hand and the wish to improve the welfare of others on the other hand. Hence, the promotion
of other's welfare may be on the expense of one's own interests. Although altruistic motives are often
the basis for prosociality, in many cases prosociality results from more egoistic mechanisms some of
which the decision maker may not be fully aware of. The current symposium presents four research
projects that highlight some of these egoistic mechanisms. Sverdlik and Nave use terror management
theory to suggest that mortality salience influences the importance people attribute to prosocial values
such that values that focus on the welfare of close others become more important, while values that
focus on the welfare of distant others may become less important, depending on political orientation.
Kogut and Harel show that experiencing partial relief from a recent need, such as eating something
after being hungry for a few hours, promotes helping similar others, who are experiencing a
corresponding need (hunger). However, this experience of partial relief does not promote helping in
general. Levontin and Peer argue that guilt may be a strong motivator for prosocial behavior abut also
that prosocial behavior serves as a guilt relief action that diminish other ethical behaviors such as
confessing to one's unethical behavior. Finally, Dickert demonstrates how repeated donation requests
are perceived by people as more costly and less beneficial. Taken together, the symposium gives a
glimpse to some of the most recent findings in the field of prosocial behavior and motivation. Our
Discussant, Daniel Västfjäll, will provide his integrative view of the presentations and facilitate
discussion among audience members and contributors.

DIFFERENT EFFECTS OF MORTALITY SILENCE ON PROSOCIAL VALUES: CARING
MORE FOR CLOSE OTHERS BUT CARING LESS FOR HUMANITY
Noga Sverdlik, Yeal Nave
Reminding people of their own death makes them emphasize benevolence values that focus on the
welfare of close others. In contrast, it makes political right-wingers deemphasize universalism values
that focus on the welfare of humanity.

VISCERAL NEEDS AND DONATION DECISIONS: DO PEOPLE IDENTIFY WITH
SUFFERING OR WITH RELIEF?
Tehila Kogut, Inbal Harel

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When people experience an ongoing need, they are less responsive to others’ needs even when those
needs match their own state. However, experiencing a relief from a need, promotes the helping of
others who are experiencing a corresponding need.

THE “JUST ENOUGH RELIEF” EFFECT: DONATIONS OR CONFESSIONS AS MEANS
FOR SELF-EXONERATION FOLLOWING UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR
Liat Levontin, Eyal Peer
In a series of 4 studies we show that the motivation underlying both confessions and pro-social
behavior include relieving one’s guilt. Accordingly, one of these strategies (confessing or donating)
makes the other one redundant in a given situation.

ALTRUISTIC AND NON-ALTRUISTIC MOTIVATIONS IN REPEATED DONATION
DECISIONS
Stephan Dickert
We assessed participants’ donation behavior in a repeated donation task. Results showed that people
were less willing to donate to the second donation request and that repeated donations were perceived
as more costly and less beneficial.

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PS125
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE, CHALLENGES, AND
OPPORTUNITIES OF PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN
EUROPE AND THE AMERICAS
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Laura Galarza, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Laura Galarza, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Aida Jimenez, Vanderbilt University, Nashville - United States
Milagros Méndez, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
José M. Peiró, University of Valencia, Valencia - Spain
Vincent Rogard, University of Paris Descartes Sorbonne, Paris - France
Marina Romero, University of Barcelona, Barcelona - Spain
Rodney Lowman, Alliant International University San Diego, San Diego - United
States

Graduate programs in Psychology face a period of increased challenges and opportunities to comply
with changing external and institutional standards of excellence. Some of the challenges include
periodic changes in the standards of voluntary accreditation agencies, licensing board exam content,
and psychology board regulations, student demographic changes, student mobility, and
internationalization initiatives. Our proposed symposium panel composed of academic experts from
Europe and the Americas will present and discuss the internal and external standards of excellence,
challenges, and opportunities faced by psychology graduate programs in both regions. Internal and
external factors impacting graduate psychology programs include From Europe, Professor Jose Peiró
from the University of Valencia will discuss aspects related to standards of excellence, accreditation,
quality assurance, and assessment of psychology graduate programs in Europe. Vincent Rogard from
the University of Paris Descartes and Marina Romeo from the University of Barcelona will add their
perspective from experiences in France and Spain. Laura Galarza and Milagros Méndez from the
University of Puerto Rico will present on the standards of excellence, accreditation guidelines, and
regulatory challenges of psychology programs in the Americas with an emphasis on Puerto Rico, Latin
America, and the Caribbean. The presentation by Aida Jimenez will focus on recent developments in
psychology accreditation standards for health service psychology doctoral programs in the United
States and will discuss general recommendations and implications for psychology graduate programs.
Dr. Rodney Lowman from Alliant University in the United States will serve as the symposium
discussant. The similarities and differences on standards, challenges, and opportunities between
Europe and the Americas will be contrasted.

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES OF
PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN EUROPE
José M. Peiró
This presentation will discuss aspects related to standards of excellence, accreditation, quality
assurance, and assessment of psychology graduate programs in Europe. The presentation will discuss
current issues facing European psychology programs.

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STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES OF
PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE AMERICAS
Laura Galarza, Milagros Mendez
Presenters will provide an overview and comparison of similarities and differences among countries in
the Americas on standards of excellence, accreditation guidelines, regulatory challenges, and
assessment practices of psychology graduate programs.

PSYCHOLOGY ACCREDITATION STANDARDS AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY
FOCUS FOR PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES
Aida Jimenez
This presentation will focus on recent developments in psychology accreditation standards for health
service psychology doctoral programs in the United States and will discuss general recommendations
and implications for psychology graduate programs.

STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES OF EUROPEAN PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE
EDUCATION: PERSPECTIVES FROM FRANCE
Vincent Rogard
The presentation discusses the standards, strengths, and challenges of psychology graduate programs
in France and in multi-country European psychology programs in contrast to the information presented
by fellow panelists on Europe and the Americas.

STANDARDS, STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES OF EUROPEAN PSYCHOLOGY
GRADUATE EDUCATION: PERSPECTIVES FROM SPAIN
Marina Romero
The presentation will focus on the standards, strengths, and challenges of psychology graduate
programs in Spain and in multi-country European psychology programs in contrast to information
presented by fellow panelists on the Americas and Europe.

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PS126
YOUNG PEOPLE CITIZENSHIP PROFILES FROM INTERNATIONAL
PERSPECTIVE - PART I
F08. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Convenor
Poland
Presenters

Poland
Discussant

Anna Maria Zalewska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznan José Joaquim Costa, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Beata Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn - Poland
Despina Karakatsani, University of the Peloponnese, Corinth - Greece
Riitta Korhonen, University of Turku, Turku - Finland
Susana Goncalves, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Anna Maria Zalewska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznan Joanna Li Lijuan, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

The majority of contemporary social problems among youth cannot be effectively solved through
political regulation only, but they require active civic skills and engagement. Active participation in
social life as citizen is one of the main indicators of the quality of life. Attitudes towards democracy
determining citizenship behaviors develop from early adolescence (Hess & Torney, 2005). During the
symposium we will discuss the results of a comparative study (supported by
CiCeA/ResearchGrant/2014) into young people's citizenship activity profiles. Six types of citizenship
activities have been identified based on the Kennedy’s concept (2006): passive, semi-active,
politically, socially, personally engaged and change-oriented. 3794 students aged 11-14-18, girls
(1955) and boys (1839) from cities (1735) and towns (2031), from 11 European countries where
examined with Citizenship Behavior Questionnaire (Zalewska & Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz, 2011).
Results show high level of passive, semi-active and personal type of citizenship, very limited
engagement in politics and action for legal protesting in all countries. Quick cluster analysis revealed
four profiles of young citizens: Activists (with high level of civic engagement in all forms and types of
activity, but the highest in politics), Conservatives (with average levels of civic engagement and low
level of political engagement), Individualists (with high level of passive and personal engagement and
very low political and social engagement) and Alienated (with low levels of all activity types).
Different proportion of the profiles were found in particular countries Activists (LV: 42%; ES:16%;
PL: 30%; GR:59%; PT: 20%; FI: 36%), Conservatives (LV: 36%; ES: 39%; PL: 37%; GR: 29%; PT:
51%; FI: 2%), Individualists (LV: 4%; ES: 4%; PL: 2%; GR: 5%; PT: 3%; FI: 53%) and Alienated
(LV:18%; ES: 41%;, PL: 11%; GR: 6%; PT: 26%; FI: 9%).
In the I Part of symposium we will introduce to the problem, research method and will discuss the
results from Baltic countries perspective – Estonia and Latvia.

CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIORS AS LIFE SKILLS IN CULTURE AND SOCIETY
Kerry Kennedy
Participation is a key requirement of citizens in democratic societies, both an obligation and a process
of engagement. Yet participation takes many forms that can be categorized as passive and active,
political and social, legal and illegal. This paper will introduce the broad theoretical framework that
has guided the studies reported below.
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YOUNG PEOPLE CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOURS – HOW WE MEASURE THEM
Beata Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz, Anna Maria Zalewska
In the research we used 34-questions Citizenship Behavior Questionnaire with Cronbach Alpha for
scales: passive (.80), semi-active (.67), social (.73), political (.72), personal (.63) and changed-oriented
(.80) citizenship.

YOUNG CITIZENS PROFILES IN BALTIC COUNTRIES – THE LATVIAN PERSPECTIVE
Mara Vidnere
Results show high level of readiness to protest and low passive and semi-active behaviors. Latvian
youth had reflects neutral attitude towards national identity and the desire for to social change.

YOUNG CITIZENS PROFILES IN BALTIC COUNTRIES – THE ESTONIAN
PERSPECTIVE
Kristi Kõiv
Estonian youth had focus on two aspects of active citizenships (political and social) rather than semiactive citizenship as voting and an interest in public life.

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PS127
YOUNG PEOPLE CITIZENSHIP PROFILES FROM INTERNATIONAL
PERSPECTIVE - PART II
F08. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Convenor
Presenters

Beata Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn - Poland
Kerry Kennedy, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Anna Maria Zalewska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznan -

Poland
Beata Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn - Poland
Kristi Kõiv, University of Tartu, Tartu - Estonia
Mara Vidnere, Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy, Riga Latvia
Discussant

Joanna Li Lijuan, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

The majority of contemporary social problems among youth cannot be effectively solved through
political regulation only, but they require active civic skills and engagement. Active participation in
social life as citizen is one of the main indicators of the quality of life. Attitudes towards democracy
determining citizenship behaviors develop from early adolescence (Hess & Torney, 2005). During the
symposium we will discuss the results of a comparative study (supported by
CiCeA/ResearchGrant/2014) into young people's citizenship activity profiles. Six types of citizenship
activities have been identified based on the Kennedy’s concept (2006): passive, semi-active,
politically, socially, personally engaged and change-oriented. 3794 students aged 11-14-18, girls
(1955) and boys (1839) from cities (1735) and towns (2031), from 11 European countries where
examined with Citizenship Behavior Questionnaire (Zalewska & Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz, 2011).
Results show high level of passive, semi-active and personal type of citizenship, very limited
engagement in politics and action for legal protesting in all countries. Quick cluster analysis revealed
four profiles of young citizens: Activists (with high level of civic engagement in all forms and types of
activity, but the highest in politics), Conservatives (with average levels of civic engagement and low
level of political engagement), Individualists (with high level of passive and personal engagement and
very low political and social engagement) and Alienated (with low levels of all activity types).
Different proportion of the profiles were found in particular countries Activists (LT: 60%; LV: 42%;
ES:16%; PL: 30%; GR:59%; PT: 20%; FI: 36%), Conservatives (LT: 27%; LV: 36%; ES: 39%; PL:
37%; GR: 29%; PT: 51%; FI: 2%), Individualists (LT: 5%; LV: 4%; ES: 4%; PL: 2%; GR: 5%; PT:
3%; FI: 53%) and Alienated (LT: 8%; LV:18%; ES: 41%;, PL: 11%; GR: 6%; PT: 26%; FI: 9%).
In the II part of symposium research results will be discussed from Central-East European (Poland,),
South European (Greece, Portugal) and Scandinavian (Finland) countries. Finally, citizenship
behaviors trends, their limitations and perspective for the future will be presented.

YOUNG CITIZENS PROFILES IN CENTRAL-EAST EUROPEAN COUNTRIES – THE
POLISH PERSPECTIVE
Beata Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz
Results show high level of social and low political behaviors. Young Poles are focused on personal
growth. They are reluctant to rebel and likely to be involved in the affairs of community rather than
the matters of the State.
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YOUNG CITIZENS PROFILES IN SOUTH EUROPEAN COUNTRIES – THE GREEK
PERSPECTIVE
Despina Karakatsani
The Greek youth are focused on passive and social citizenship, less on action for change and personal
growth. Results will be analyzed in relation to the historical and sociopolitical background, economic
recession and compared to the societal and educational consequences.
YOUNG CITIZENS PROFILES IN SOUTH EUROPEAN COUNTRIES – THE
PORTUGUESE PERSPECTIVE
Susana Goncalves, Jose Costa
Results show high level of social engagement and low of readiness for personal growth. Results will
be discussed in the light of the economic crisis in Portugal (salaries, unemployment) and the
abstention rate in political elections.

YOUNG CITIZENS PROFILES IN SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRIES – THE FINISH
PERSPECTIVE
Riitta Korhonen
Results show high level of personal growth activity and loyalty to the state but low social engagement
among young Finns.

YOUNG EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP PROFILES – COMPARISONS, TRENDS, AND
LIMITATIONS
Anna Maria Zalewska
Comparisons of data from various countries demonstrate that young people from European nations,
that share a similar history and road to democracy, differ in their civic activity profiles. They cannot
be joined based on simple parameters such as the period of free market, membership in the former
Soviet block or geographic location.

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PS128
REHABILITATION OF (TRAUMATIZED) VIOLENT OFFENDERS CHALLENGES AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Tobias Hecker, University of Konstanz, Konstanz - Germany
Jérôme Endrass, University of Konstanz, Konstanz - Germany
Tobias Hecker, University of Konstanz, Konstanz - Germany
Anke Köbach, University of Konstanz, Konstanz - Germany
Anselm Crombach, University Lumière of Bujumbura, Bujumbura (Burundi);
University of Konstanz, Konstanz - Germany
Andreas Maercker, University of Zurich, Zurich - Switzerland

The rehabilitation of violent offenders remains a challenge in forensic and clinical settings. This
symposium will focus on new developments with a particular focus on traumatized offenders. We will
first present therapy outcomes of court-°©‐ ordered therapies for violent and sex offenders.
Recidivism rates will be presented for different offense categories and the effectiveness of treatment
will be discussed. Then we present with Narrative Exposure Therapy for Forensic Offender
Rehabilitation (FORNET) a new approach for treating violent offenders (Elbert, Hermenau, Hecker,
Weierstall, & Schauer, 2012). Violent offenders are at high risk of developing trauma-°©‐ related
disorders and appetitive aggression – a hedonic form of aggression (Elbert, Weierstall, & Schauer,
2010), which reduce successful integration into societies (Hermenau, Hecker, Maedl, Schauer, &
Elbert, 2013). FORNET aims at reducing both symptoms of traumatic stress as well as aggressive
behavior and readiness for aggression. It broadly follows the logic of the evidence-°©‐ based trauma°©‐ focused Narrative Exposure Therapy. The therapist guides the client by means of exposure
through his traumatic experiences linking the emotions to the past. In FORNET we encourage to
verbalize also positive emotions and experiences that were linked with violent and aggressive
behavior. In this way, the whole range of experiences becomes integrated into the autobiographical
memory. In FORNET we support the client to foster the role change from a violent offender to a
citizen, who lives a sociall adjusted life. The client develops visions and wishes for the future to
support a successful integration into society. Pilot studies with former soldiers and violent youths
proved the feasibility of FORNET and found first evidence of a positive outcome (Crombach &
Elbert, 2014; Hermenau, Hecker, Schaal, Maedl, & Elbert, 2013). Here, we present two recent clinical
trials providing further evidence for the efficacy of FORNET.

THERAPY OUTCOME IN TREATED VIOLENT AND SEX OFFENDERS
Jérôme Endrass, Astrid Rosseger
All male adult violent and sex offenders (N=200) treated by MHS between 1997 and 2009 were
compared to untreated offenders. Recidivism rates will be presented for different offense categories
and the effectiveness of treatment will be discussed.

TREATING VIOLENT OFFENDERS BY MEANS OF NARRATIVE EXPOSURE THERAPY
Tobias Hecker, Katharin Hermenau

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Using FORNET the therapist helps the client to anchor the whole range of sensory and bodily
information, cognitions, and emotions in the past. We highlight the importance of addressing the
whole range of experiences while treating violent offenders.

EFFECTIVENESS AND DISSEMINATION OF NARRATIVE EXPOSURE THERAPY FOR
FORENSIC OFFENDER REHABILITATION
Anke Köbach, Susanne Schaal, Tobias Hecker, Thomas Elbert
In a clinical trial (N=98) with demobilizing combatants in the eastern DR Congo, where civil war
prevailed for decades, we demonstrate that FORNET conducted by trained local counselors reduces
trauma-related disorders and fosters reintegration.

ADDRESSING EVERYDAY VIOLENCE IN MALE AND FEMALE EX-COMBATANTS BY
MEANS OF FORNET
Anselm Crombach, Corina Nandi, Manassé Bambonyé, Roland Weierstall, Thomas Elbert
Burundi has a history of civil war. Risk factors for violent behavior, e.g. childhood adversities and
trauma-related disorders, accumulate in ex-combatants. In a clinical trial FORNET aimed at reducing
their involvement in current everyday violence.

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PS129
EMOTIONS AND EMOTIONAL DISORDERS: TREATMENTS AND
RESEARCH
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Giovanni Maria Ruggiero, Psicoterapia Cognitiva e Ricerca, Milan - Italy
Giovanni Mansueto, Studi Cognitivi, Milan - Italy
Mercedes A. McCormick, Pace University, New York City - United States
Giovanni Maria Ruggiero, Psicoterapia Cognitiva e Ricerca, Milan - Italy
Carmela Sansone, Seeds of Unity Pre K, New York - United States
Florence Denmark, Pace University, New York City - United States

Emotions and emotional disorders are strictly interwoven in many clinical models. This symposium
explores this connection in some clinical and well-being models. Carmela Sansone examines the
developed syllabus which is taught to 4-5 year old children for a school year. There is a pre/post test
model utilizing the Social Rating Scale (Gresham & Elliott, 1990); the Clark & Clark Doll Test (1947)
and the Empathy Self Report Scale (Eisenberg, 1991). The variables measured have been found to be
good indicators of emotional competence and the embracement of diversity and to correlate positively
with future success and life satisfaction. Mercedes McCormick shows data testing the efficacy of a
stress reducing Mindfulness and Yoga Therapy aimed at building Resiliency in Young Adults dealing
with Stressful Cultural Events. Bernardo Carducci and the Studi Cognitivi research team (Francesca
Fiore, Giovanni Mansueto, Sara Palmieri, Naomi Aceto, and Roberta Cattani) will show data
analysing shyness as a failure to respond appropriately in social situations. Giovanni M. Ruggiero will
analyze how emotional disorders depend on negative appraisal of categories of events and relational
patterns learned within significant experiences and relationships, which are evaluated as intolerably
painful, and grievous; and on rigid and unidimensional management of life themes using inflexibly
avoidant, controlling, and/or compensative strategies. Diego Sarracino will speak about the revision,
from a neurobiological viewpoint, of the role of emotions in the ABC model as theoretical and
technical basis of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).

COGNITIVE BELIEFS AND PROCESS INVOLVED IN SHYNESS
Giovanni Mansueto, Francesca Fiore, Sara Palmieri, Naomi Aceto, Roberta Cattani, Giovanni Maria
Ruggiero, Bernardo J. Carducci
Shyness is the failure to appropriately respond to social situations. This study evaluated which
irrational beliefs – belonging to rational emotive behaviour therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and
metacognitive therapy models- composed shyness and explored the differences between shyness and
social anxiety in terms of beliefs and processes.

MINDFULNESS AND YOGA THERAPY: TOOLS TO BUILD RESILIENCY IN YOUNG
ADULTS DEALING WITH STRESSFUL CULTURAL EVENTS.
Mercedes A. McCormick
This presentation will discuss and demonstrate mindfulness and yoga therapy as powerful stressreducing tools to help adults build resiliency in dealing with serious cultural events. A stress-reducing
program using these tools will be provided.
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TEACHING EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE AND THE EMBRACEMENT OF DIVERSITY
TO PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN BROOKLYN, NY.
Carmela Sansone
The developed syllabus is taught to 4-5 year old children for a school year. There is a pre/post test
model utilizing the Social Rating Scale, the Clark & Clark Doll Test and the Empathy Self Report
Scale. These variables have been found to be good indicators of emotional competence, embracement
of diversity, future success and life satisfaction.

LIFE THEMES AND PLANS IMPLICATIONS OF BIASED BELIEFS: ELICITATION AND
TREATMENT (LIBET)
Giovanni Maria Ruggiero, Gabriele Caselli, Sandra Sassaroli
The LIBET is a model for case conceptualization in which emotional disorders depend on negative
appraisal of events and relational patterns learned within significant interpersonal experiences and
evaluated as intolerably painful and on rigid management of these life themes using inflexibly
avoidant, controlling, and/or compensative strategies.

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PS130
IS IT TIME FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY TO ABANDON
DIAGNOSIS? CRITIQUES AND ALTERNATIVES FROM THE UK
E02. Health and clinical intervention - Psychodiagnosis
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Anne Cooke, Canterbury Christ Church University, Tunbridge Wells - United
Kingdom
Anne Cooke, Canterbury Christ Church University, Tunbridge Wells - United
Kingdom
Peter Kinderman, University of Liverpool, Liverpool - United Kingdom
Richard Pemberton, British Psychological Society Division of Clinical Psychology,
Leicester - United Kingdom
Tony Wainwright, University of Exeter, Exeter - United Kingdom

Many clinical psychologists in the UK are arguing that the time has come to abandon psychiatric
diagnosis together with the idea of ‘mental illness’, and instead embrace a consistently psychosocial
approach to mental health and distress. It is possible that the next ten years will see a radical paradigm
shift in mental health care. The dominance of the medical model over the delivery of mental health
care - and therefore the working practices of psychologists - has been such that many psychologists
unquestioningly accept approaches to assessment, formulation and therapy based on a conceptual
framework that is in many ways incompatible both with psychological science and with the actual
practice of psychological therapists. However, until recently, viable alternative frameworks were
poorly articulated and not widely disseminated.
This symposium will provide an overview of the critiques and suggested alternatives. It will also
outline how we are disseminating these ideas in the UK, the role played by the British Psychological
Society Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP) and the widespread welcome which they are receiving.
The presenters will give examples from the UK of well-developed alternatives to traditional
psychiatric diagnosis (Kinderman), to the design and delivery of mental health services (Pemberton),
and to the understanding of problems usually regarded as the preserve of biomedical psychiatry
(Cooke). Together, these presentations will outline a coherent alternative to current psychiatric
paradigms, and will envison a genuinely – and genuinely practical – psychological perspective.

A PSYCHOLOGICAL MODEL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Peter Kinderman
Psychological science offers robust models of mental health and well-being. These integrate biological
findings with the substantial evidence of the social determinants of health and well-being, mediated by
psychological processes. This presentation will outline how such approaches offer coherent
alternatives to conventional psychiatric paradigms.

THE END OF MENTAL ILLNESS THINKING?
Richard Pemberton
Richard will present the UK Division of Clinical Psychology’s recent groundbreaking Position
Statement on psychiatric diagnoses, which calls for a paradigm shift away from a “disease” model. He
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will draw out the implications for theory and practice, and outline a path towards personalized,
effective and compassionate psychological care services.
CHANGING SOCIETY’S WHOLE APPROACH TO PSYCHOSIS
Anne Cooke
Anne will present the DCP’s recent report: “Understanding psychosis and schizophrenia: why people
sometimes hear voices, believe things that others find strange, or appear out of touch with reality, and
what can help”. This widely acclaimed report takes a consistently psychological approach to what is
often seen as quintessential “mental illness”.

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PS131
SEARCHING FOR NEW APPROACHES TO ENGAGE INTERGROUP
TENSIONS IN CONTEMPORARY COMPLEX SOCIETIES: INSIGHTS
FROM RESEARCH IN ISRAEL AND POLAND
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Helena Desivilya Syna, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Emek Yizrael - Israel
Daniella Arieli, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Emek Yizrael - Israel
Michał Bilewicz, University of Warsaw, Warsaw - Poland
Victor Friedman, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Emek Yizrael - Israel
Michal Raz, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Emek Yizrael - Israel
Michał Bilewicz, University of Warsaw, Warsaw - Poland

Mounting social divisions and growing diversities characterizing the contemporary societies call for
new approaches of engaging the emerging complex intergroup relations. Such novel perspectives and
methods need to deal with intergroup tensions in a constructive manner: allowing meaningful
existence for all the groups, both autonomously and in tandem while avoiding ostracism, exclusion
and promoting expression of genuine voices. Kristeva (1991) succinctly highlighted this challenge:
"The question is again before us today as we confront an economic and political integration on the
scale of the planet: shall we be, intimately and subjectively, able to live with the others, to live as
others, without ostracism but also without leveling?"(p.1).
The symposium aims to discuss lessons emerging from research in two complex societies: Israeli and
Polish both abound with conflict-ridden histories of intergroup relations. Drawing on social
psychology of intergroup relations, conflict engagement theories and dynamic complex systems, the
new approaches explored in the studies focus on identifying ways to circumvent the core division and
conflict issue while creating alternatives to maintain cooperative intergroup relations (e.g. alternative
attractors, superordinate goals, joint spaces and crossed categories). Such alternatives include
common geographic identity (community), common tasks for mixed work teams, common goals such
as professional education and partnerships pursuing new social or business venture. The Israeli
presentations focus on examination of such novel methods in the area of nursing education and mixed
nurses team in actual work setting and the Polish revolves around the well-know "contact hypothesis"
and its expansion to include historical elements. Notwithstanding differences in context and research
methodologies, the symposium will culminate with integrated insights and delineation of future
research directions.

INTERVENTION PROCESSES AT AN ARAB-JEWISH ENCOUNTER IN THE ACADEMIA
Daniella Arieli, Victor Friedman
The study aims to both understand as well as influence Jewish and Arab nursing students’ relations.
We suggest a novel theoretical-practical approach based on social constructivism, for coping with
tensions related to intercultural encounters. It encourages the participants to consciously and jointly
reflect on and construct their space of encounter.

MAPPING THE STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES IN JOINT ENCOUNTERS OF NURSES
IN ETHNICALLY AND NATIONALLY DIVERSE WORK TEAMS
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Michal Raz, Helena Desivilya Syna
The study examines nurses’, members of mixed work teams, efficacy in developing cooperative
relations to accomplish joint tasks, utilizing the positive aspects of diversity while sidestepping
negative legacies of protracted national conflict.It also elucidates the fostering and inhibiting factors in
constructing cooperative relations.

HOW HISTORICAL CONTACT CAN AFFECT INTERGROUP RELATIONS?
Michał Bilewicz
In this talk I try to extend Allport’s contact hypothesis (1954) into historical dimension. I suggest that
knowledge about historical contacts of our ancestors, as well as about group members who
transgressed group borders by their moral behavior (moral exemplars) can improve intergroup
relations. Evidence from Polish-Ukrainian, Polish-German and Polish-Jewish context will be
provided.

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PS132
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE AND
NEW FINDINGS
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Convenor
Presenters

Portugal
Discussant

Mariola Laguna, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin - Poland
Garazi Azanza, University of Deusto, Bilbao - Spain
Artur Domurat, University of Warsaw, Warsaw - Poland
Susana Correia Santos, ISCTE-IUL Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Lisbon Adam Żaliński, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin - Poland
Lorraine Uhlaner, EDHEC Business School, Roubaix - France

Entrepreneurship leads to both economic growth and job creation, at the same time delivering
innovative solutions to social and environmental problems. Small and medium-sized enterprises not
only constitute more than 90 per cent of European businesses, but also provide the majority of private
employment in Europe. Most of the entrepreneurship literature is dominated by business
administration and economics, however psychologists make important contributions to the
understanding of entrepreneurial intentions, cognitive processes, of entrepreneurial activities and their
interplay with broader social environment. As the unique working environment, entrepreneurial firms
offer a chance to investigate psychological mechanisms of motivation, cognition, personality, and
performance of entrepreneurs and their employees. Therefore, the symposium proposes to investigate
entrepreneurship from a psychological perspective, including variables on individual and team levels.
Presentations included in the symposium explore the relationships between personal resources, risktaking propensity, motivation and entrepreneurial intentions, actions, or business success. They aim to
show connections between psychological research and entrepreneurship by presenting novel empirical
findings which examine psychological antecedents, outcomes and processes associated with
entrepreneurship, including social context into the analyses.

THE SOCIAL PERCEPTION OF THE ENTREPRENEUR AND ITS EFFECTS ON
ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTITUDES, INTENTION AND SUPPORT
Garazi Azanza, Leire Gartzia
Despite the importance of entrepreneurship for economic growth and development, research about the
social perception of the entrepreneur is still scarce. This study aims to further explore the social image
of the entrepreneur in key groups: young Spanish people and social agents involved in the business
creation process.

ENTREPRENEURS ARE NOT RISK PRONE, THEY ARE BRAVE
Artur Domurat
The aim of the studies is to test the common belief that risk-taking propensity is the distinguishing trait
of entrepreneurs. As it turns out, entrepreneurs do not consider themselves as prone to risk, but as
brave. Their choices in lottery tasks are not riskier than choices of wage earners. Differences emerge
when the settings are ambiguous.

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THE ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIAL AT THE TEAM LEVEL: A PROXY FOR A
LONGITUDINAL APPROACH
Susana Correia Santos, António Caetano, Sílvia Fernandes Costa
This study presents the entrepreneurial potential construct in entrepreneurial teams competing in a
venture competition. A total of 18 entrepreneurial teams participated in this study. The results showed
that entrepreneurial potential profile can be a useful tool to point out successful and highly potential
teams.

SELF-EFFICACY, POSITIVE AFFECT, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS:
LONGITUDINAL RELATIONS
Adam Żaliński, Wiktor Razmus, Mariola Laguna, Oleg Gorbaniuk
The research aims to reveal reciprocal relationships between positive psychological resources and
success in entrepreneurial activity, using longitudinal framework. It tests how work specific selfefficacy, positive affect represented by enthusiasm, and subjective entrepreneurial success reciprocally
influence one another in a three-wave study.

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EIS133
BECAUSE THE WAY TO THE HEART IS THROUGH THE STOMACH.
PSYCHOLOGICAL PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION OF EATING
DISORDERS
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Christoph Steinebach, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Zurich - Swiss
Christoph Steinebach, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Zurich - Swiss
Anne-Christine Volkart, Institute Private practice, Orbe - Swiss
Karin Teepe, Centre de Soins Parcours d’Exil, Paris - France
Volker Schulte, Institute University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
FHNW, Windisch - Swiss
Alberto Zucconi, IACP Institute Instituto Dell’Approccio Centro Sulla Persona, Roma
- Italy
Alberto Zucconi, IACP Institute Instituto Dell’Approccio Centro Sulla Persona, Roma
- Italy

Social conditions, cultural norms, and individual needs determine our eating habits. Eating disorders
lead to severe impairments that lead not only to individual but also social, and societal harm.
Prevention and therapeutic services are aimed at changing the individual behavior and to forge a
lasting Influence on problematic emotions, cognitions and social factors. It Is becoming increasingly
clear that a consideration of the basic needs of the individual, their strengths, and resources must
complement the traditionally on deficits oriented interventions. In this symposium we offer an analysis
of current eating disorders as a social as well as individual problem. We reflect on strategies of health
promotion and psychotherapy In different countries. To line out new perspectives for both, health
promotion and therapy we stress the perspective of basic needs and strengths. As the participants oft
he symposium are from practice as well as research both perspectives will be brought together to
highlight evidence based practice and practice based theory In this problem area.

BODY AND MIND: BUILDING RESILIENCE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CHILDREN
AND YOUTH
Christoph Steinebach
Current innovations In psychotherapy for children and youth strengthen the Importance of basic needs,
strengths, and resilience as object and purpose. Commonalities of theory based interventions to main
concepts of positive Psychology are outlined. Consequences for eating disorder therapies are
discussed.
FOOD AND NUTRITION BETWEEN BASIC NEEDS AND LACK OF SOCIAL
RELATIONSHIPS: THE SITUATION OF THE REFUGEES
Karin Teepe
Eating disorders concern most asylum seekers and come as silent symptoms within severe
psychological suffering,frequently chronicised by the length and the difficulties of the immigration
procedure. Social constraints urge the patient to consider foodmerely as achievement of a basic need.
Therapy Issues are discussed.

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EATING DISORDERS AND OBESITY. EXPERIENCES WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL
PSYCHOTHERAPY IN A PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTION
Anne-Christine Volkart
The changes of our relationship to food and nutrition over the last decades goes together with changes
In the care of people suffering from eating disorders and obesity. I want to discuss It on the
background of a 10 years experience In a psychiatric institution In switzerland, treating people
suffering from eating disorders and obesity.
HEALTHY BODY IMAGE POLICIES
Volker Schulte
Media and fashion Industry nowadays often provide Ideal Images of body appearance which do not
cover reality. Never was the pressure on young people as strong as today to appear "physically
perfect". Teens who can no longer perform their natural body undermine their self-esteem.
Switzerland launched a multi-factorial body Image campaign which fosters a healthy body Image
beyond fashion beauty standards.
EMPOWERMENT AND ADVOCACY. THE CASE OF EATING DISORDERS
Alberto Zucconi
Health promotion Is an empowerment approach to strengthen health resources which enable
individuals and groups to enjoy a lifestyle related to health and well-being. Especially In the case of
eating disorders health promotion and prevention require a clear orientation framework. Advocacy for
health means to set priorities, to coordinate health related initiatives and to clarify the division of tasks
between national and regional levels.

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PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION ACROSS EUROPEAN
COUNTRIES
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Convenor
Presenters

Tony Wainwright, University of Exeter, Devon - United Kingdom
Tony Wainwright, University of Exeter, Devon - United Kingdom
Isabel Fernandez, Psychotraumatology Research Center, Milan - Italy
Rifkat J. Muhamedrahimov, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg Russian Federation
Britt Randi Hjartnes Schjodt, Municipality of Bergen City, Bergen - Norway
Vita Poštuvan, University of Primorska, Koper - Slovenia

The Importance of prevention of Ill-health and promotion of wellbeing needs to be high on the agenda
of governments and health systems. Rechel (2014) make the point that a very low proportion of health
spending Is on prevention. Psychologists have a key role to play In this field and this symposium will
provide an overview of the work of the newly formed EFPA Board of prevention and intervention
(http://preventionintervention.efpa.eu/introduction/ ).
The symposium presents areas of work with children and young people: one of an intervention at an
institutional level In orphanages; another study on the use of EMDR and the framework of Adverse
childhood experiences (http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/) ; and on suicide prevention
among young people In Europe.
We will close the symposium with a presentation of the results of a survey across member associations
concerning the work that Is done In prevention.
Rechel, B. (2014). Facets of public health In Europe. Milton Keynes: Open univ. Press.

THE WORK OF THE EFPA BOARD OF PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
Tony Wainwright
Over the past two years the EFPA Board of prevention and intervention has been working to develop a
framework for collaborative working to promote this area of psychological practice. The presentation
will outline the main focus of the group’s work, the goals It has set and the obstacles to their
achievement. It will also invite participants to join with the group’s work In developing a European
network of applied psychologists working In prevention.
PREVENTION OF THE SOCIAL ORPHANHOOD: ST. PETERSBURG BABY HOME
INTERVENTION PROJECT RESULTS AND NEW POLICY ON INSTITUTIONS FOR
CHILDREN LEFT WITHOUT PARENTAL CARE
Rifkat J. Muhamedrahimov
This presentation Is focused to describe the quasi-experimental institutional intervention project
designed to support caregiver-child interactions and relationships In three institutions for children
birth to 4 years, called Baby Homes, In St. Petersburg, RF. The results of the project Influenced the
new resolution of the RF Government concerning institutional care, ultimately requirements for
creating In institutions a family environment for orphan children.
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ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND THE ROLE OF EMDR THERAPY IN
PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
Isabel Fernandez, Chiara Callerame
The attention of scientific research In recent years has been focused on the link between a history of
traumatic life events and the onset of psychological and medical disease In adulthood. The aim of the
presentation Is to explain the concept of Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and to explore Its
usefulness In planning prevention and the role of EMDR therapy as one of the intervention programs.
SUICIDE PREVENTION IN YOUNG PEOPLE
Vita Poštuvan
Suicide prevention Is as complex as the phenomenon of suicide. Targeting young people we aim to
Influence their developmental processes In order to Increase their well-being and prevent suicide not
only In this developmental phase, but also later In life. Interventions Include awareness programmes,
education of gatekeepers, screening, as well as changes of attitudes In society.
PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION IN EUROPEAN COUNTIES: RESULTS OF A
SURVEY
Britt Randi Hjartnes Schjodt
This presentation aims to give a brief overview of gathered information concerning member
associations and their Involvement with this branch of practice. The data comes from answers to an
Informal questionnaire: What are the main challenges when It comes to mental health and quality of
life Issues In some European countries, and what can be done to prevent and Intervene at different
levels. This presentation Is supplemented by data from World Health organisation and organisation for
economic Co-operation and Development overviews. It will be discussed In terms of what kind of
skills and competence psychologists need to build, In order to participate In evidence-based
prevention and intervention at a community level.

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HUMAN RIGHTS, PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PSYCHOLOGISTS, SYMPOSIUM A
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Polli Hagenaars, EFPA Task Force on Human Rights - Netherlands
Artemis Giotsa, University of Ioannina, Ioannina - Greece
Peter Kinderman, University of Liverpool, Liverpool - United Kingdom
Kerstin Söderström, Lillehammer University College, Lillehammer - Norway
Polli Hagenaars, EFPA Task Force on Human Rights - Netherlands
Ulrich Wagner, Philipp University of Marburg, Marburg – Germany

EFPA wants to articulate more strongly the responsibilities of psychologists and to develop policies
for counteracting human rights violations. Therefore, a Task Force Human rights has been established.
Human rights are documented In the universal declaration of Human rights and the convention on the
rights of the child, ratified by national states. Responsibilities of psychologists for the promotion of
Human rights and counteracting violations of Human rights derive from their expertise and role In
society as reflected In their Codes of ethics. This symposium distinguishes responsibilities of
psychologists for their clients and for the society at large and scope for action by individual
psychologists as well by national and international associations of psychologists.
The Task Force Intends to develop a policy that will enable action to be taken based on the unique
expertise and competence of psychologists. This policy Is meant to raise awareness of Human rights
and (risks of) Human rights violations, to prevent Human rights violations, to promote Human rights,
and to alleviate the effects of Human rights violations.
The focus of the first part of this double symposium Is on the ethical and professional responsibilities
of psychologists for the protection and promotion of Human rights, especially In the light of the EFPA
Meta Code. The core question to be discussed Is: what can and what should professional psychologists
do as individuals, as well as what can and what should EFPA Member associations do about
promoting Human rights.
The second part of the symposium will underscore the need for education In Human rights. The
assumption Is that Human rights should be part of university education and professional training,
including continued professional Development. This symposium aims to contribute to the
development of curricula and ways to transfer knowledge and experience.

HUMAN RIGHTS IN EUROPE (GREECE)
Artemis Giotsa
This present paper describes the protection of Human rights In Greece. The country Is a signatory to
the European convention on Human rights, the Geneva convention relating to the Status of
Refugees and the united nations convention against Torture. Many problems arise In different fields In
Greece: the treatment of migrants, refugees and Roma families, conditions In prisons, along with
many other topics.

EMBEDDING HUMAN
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Peter Kinderman

RIGHTS

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Applied psychologists are confronted with human rights challenges, and are subject to several sets of
expectations; from professional bodies, regulators, legislators and external pressure groups. This
presentation will discuss the UK experience of embedding human rights responsibilities Into
psychologists’ statutory standards of proficiency.

HOW CAN PSYCHOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND FORMAL PROCEDURES
CONTRIBUTE TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN’S RIGHTS?
Kerstin Söderström
The right of the child to have his or her best Interests taken as a primary consideration Is vague and
often put aside when In conflict with other Interests or principles. This presentation discusses how
children´s rights and best Interests can be strengthen by psychological knowledge and procedures of
best-Interest assessments and determinations.

HUMAN RIGHTS, AN IMPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Polli Hagenaars
As Human rights are a responsibility of psychologists, this should have implications for their
education and training. This societal responsibility has to be ‘translated’ Into knowledge and practice
for psychologists. As Human rights have been formulated predominantly In judicial and political
terms, a societal perspective on Human rights needs to be further elaborated.

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HUMAN RIGHTS, PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
SYMPOSIUM B: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR
PSYCHOLOGISTS
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Polli Hagenaars, EFPA Task Force on Human Rights Ioannis N. Dimitrakopoulos, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights,
Vienna - Austria
Janel Gauthier, Laval University, Quebec City - Canada
Nora Sveaas, University of Oslo, Oslo - Norway
Ava Thompson, College of The Bahamas, Nassau - Bahamas
Ulrich Wagner, Philipp University of Marburg, Marburg – Germany

EFPA wants to articulate more strongly the responsibilities of psychologists and to develop policies
for counteracting human rights violations. Therefore, a Task Force Human rights has been established.
Human rights are documented In the universal declaration of Human rights and the convention on the
rights of the child, ratified by national states. Responsibilities of psychologists for the promotion of
Human rights and counteracting violations of Human rights derive from their expertise and role In
society as reflected In their Codes of ethics. This symposium distinguishes responsibilities of
psychologists for their clients and for the society at large and scope for action by individual
psychologists as well by national and international associations of psychologists.
The Task Force Intends to develop a policy that will enable action to be taken based on the unique
expertise and competence of psychologists. This policy Is meant to raise awareness of Human rights
and (risks of) Human rights violations, to prevent Human rights violations, to promote Human rights,
and to alleviate the effects of Human rights violations.
The focus of the second part of the symposium underscores the need for education for psychologists In
Human rights. The assumption Is that Human rights should be part of university education and
professional training, including continued professional Development. This symposium aims to
contribute to the development of curricula and ways to transfer knowledge and experience.

THE CONTRIBUTION OF PSYCHOLOGISTS IN PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE
EUROPEAN UNION THROUGH THEIR WORK
Ioannis N. Dimitrakopoulos
Human rights treaties set out obligations for governments. Psychologists through counseling and
therapeutic practices contribute to the fulfillment of these rights, e.g. When providing care and therapy
to crime victims; when they facilitate dialogue between ethnic or religious communities. This session
will discuss how this work can be framed In a Human rights perspective.

THE EVOLUTION OF DOCUMENTS ASSERTING HUMAN RIGHTS: IMPLICATIONS
FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
Janel Gauthier
There Is a movement In psychology to develop policies that articulate the ethical responsibilities of
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psychologists for promoting Human rights (HR) and counteracting HR violations. In this presentation,
I examine the historical development and the contemporary meaning of HR and I discuss the
implications of my findings for HR promotion and education In psychology.

PSYCHOLOGISTS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICS - SOCIETAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Nora Sveaas
Ensuring that human rights are respected and that all individuals are protected from abuse or violations
represent Important challenges In all societies. Psychologists have responsibilities related to this.
Participation In monitoring bodies and contributions to reporting and implementation of
recommendations, as well as the need for human rights education for psychologists will be
highlighted.

CHILDREN’S RIGHTS AND PSYCHOLOGY EDUCATION AND TRAINING: ADVANCING
CHILDREN’S WELL-BEING IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Ava Thompson
The CRC has transformed child welfare legislation and policy development In the global community
but there Is limited evidence of Its integration Into psychology education and training (PET). In this
paper I present a bahamian model for teaching children’s rights as a social value system and discuss
the implications for advancing psychology’s engagement In promoting children’s rights and wellbeing.

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‘ETHICAL ASPECTS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT IN CRISIS AND
DISASTERS, LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE DIFFERENT
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES’
F07. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychological consequences of disasters for individuals, families and
communities
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

"Magda Rooze, National Association of Psychology the Netherlands, Diemen
- Netherlands"
Maria Filippova, Centre of Emergency Psychological Aid of EMERCOM of Russia,
Moscow - Russian Federation
Anders Korsgaard Christensen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen Denmark
Eva Muenker Kramer, Association of the Austrian Psychological Association; EMDR
Institute Austria, Krems/Donau - Austria
Magda Rooze, Arq Psychotrauma Expert Group, Diemen - Netherlands
Salli Saari, University of Helsinki, Helsinki - Finland
Magda Rooze, National Association of Psychology the Netherlands, Diemen –
Netherlands

Adequate psychosocial intervention following disasters can reduce Ill health and foster resilience If
handled appropriately. The standing committee on crisis and disaster Psychology of the European
federation of psychologists associations (EFPA) wants the citizens of Europe to have access to
comparable psychosocial services regardless of where they live. By a more systematic focus on
psychosocial support within each member State’s emergency planning, by proper training of
volunteers and professionals, and by describing a minimum level of care for those who experience
disasters.
The rapid development In the field of disaster, crisis and trauma psychology has continued. Disasters
such as bus accidents, airplane crashes, mining accidents, large entertainment event disasters, natural
disasters such as earthquakes and floods, terror events such as bombings and school shootings have
posed great challenges for disaster and crisis psychology. In conjunction with this state of affairs, the
development of guidelines for the delivery of psychosocial support, standards of training for disaster
and crisis psychologists and the organization of disaster ,trauma and crisis psychologists In each
country have gained momentum. To join forces the SC thinks It Is of great Importance that the
European countries learn from each others’ experiences and expertise. This sharing of lessons learned
and knowledge Is the heart of the work of the SC.
Crisis and disaster psychology Is slightly different from other psychological tasks In three aspects: the
work Is often carried out on the crisis/disaster scene, there Is often great media coverage and the
affected persons are In a special vulnerable situation, because they are shocked and threatened by what
has occurred to them.
The SC members reflected on how these special conditions may Influence ethical Issues and wants to
discuss this to develop specific guidelines on ethical aspects In the work of crisis and disaster
psychologists.

ETHICAL ASPECTS OF RENDERING AN EMERGENCY PSYCHOLOGICAL AID IN
EMERGENCIES TO REPRESENTATIVES OF DIFFERENT CULTURES
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Maria Filippova
The personal experience of the authors dealing with the victims In emergency situations In russia and
abroad shows both culture non-specific and culture-specific acute stress responses. The forms and
methods of responding demonstrated are of practically all cultures In the emergency situations are
attributed to culture non-specific responses.

DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY: ETHICS IN CLINICAL WORK AND RESEARCH
Anders Korsgaard Christensen
What ethical standards are Important to be aware of In the acute phase after disasters and major
accidents. Who needs the help the most and why? How can research results In the field of traumatic
stress be utilized In the best way to benefit the victims. Ethical aspects of research design In post
traumatic stress studies will also be discussed.

PROFESSIONAL DISCRETION IN DISASTER AND CRISIS PSYCHOLOGY AND ITS
NEED TO NETWORK – AN UNSOLVABLE DILEMMA OR A CHALLENGE
Eva Muenker Kramer
In many countries psychologists have a very strict law on professional discretion. In psychological
first aid and In mid term disaster and crisis psychology networking Is essential also and expecially In
the Interest of the concerned persons. In the presentation arguments, pro´s and con´s between law and
practical reality will be discussed.

TERRA THE ‘STAIRCASE TO TERRORISM’ - RADICALISATION IN EUROPE AND
HOW TO INTERVENE
Magda Rooze
The TERRA research provides information about psychosocial factors which play a role In the
radicalisation process. This can be used to positively Impact upon supporting prevention and the deradicalisation process, through people who come Into daily professional contact with vulnerable
individuals and groups. But on what grounds do we Intervene.

RESEACH RESULTS VERSUS CLINICAL EXPERIENCES – HOW ORGANIZE ETHICAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL CRISIS HELP
Salli Saari
In acute crisis work research results and clinical experiences lead to different conclusions. Research
results indicate that most people who have been exposed to a traumatic event recover without crisis
help, but Is It ethical to leave them alone with their difficult experience, when we are thinking of the
needs of the victims.

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THE PSYCHOLOGIST IN SPORT AND EXERCISE
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Convenor
Presenters

Michel Nicolas, University of Burgundy, Dijone - France
Michel Nicolas, University of Burgundy, Dijone - France
Ross Hall, University of South Wales, Cardiff - United Kingdom
Zrinka Greblo, University of Zagreb, Zagreb - Croatia
Irina Simonenkova , Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and
Tourism (SCOLIPE), Moscow - Russian Federation
Pedro Almedia, ISPA University Institute, Lisbon - Portugal
Claire-Marie Roberts, University of Worcester, Worcester - United Kingdom
Enrique Cantón, University of Valencia, Valencia; ISPA University Institute, Lisbon
(Portugal) – Spain

Professional practices and interventions of psychologists In sport and exercise have greatly Increased
the last decade. However, despite the Importance of psychological factors both In performance and
well being, psychologists’ interventions are still unknown. This symposium proposes practices and
interventions of psychologists In sport and exercise but also In constraining and extreme situations.

AFFECTIVE, SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE OUTCOMES DURING A ONE YEAR
WINTERING IN CONCORDIA
Michel NICOLAS
This study investigated time patterns and the relationships between perceived stress, recovery, control,
attention lapses and defense mechanisms during a 12-month wintering In concordia polar station with
an international crew. Preventive psychological countermeasures should be developed to Improve
adaptation to ICE (Isolated, confined, Extreme) situations such as polar stations or space missions.

ELITE RIFLE SHOOTERS AND EMOTIONAL CONTROL: PREPARATIONS FOR THE
2014 COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Ross HALL
Biofeedback Is a therapeutic technique used to promote health and Improve performance. This study
outlines an intervention with elite shooters In prepartion for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Individually preferred breathing frequency rates can lead to Increases In Heart Rate variability, which
Is suggested to be linked with greater emotional control. The Impact of such training upon shooting
performance Is discussed In line with research evidence.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG
HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS
Zrinka GREBLO, Maroje SORIĆ, Marjeta MIŠIGOJ-DURAKOVIĆ
Empirical findings suggest that physical activity has beneficial effects across several mental-health
outcomes. However, studies aimed to determine the relationship between physical activity and
psychological well-being among adolescents are still scarce. Thus, the aim of our study was to further
contribute to this specific area of knowledge.
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TEST OF PERFORMANCE STRATEGIES ADAPTATION FOR EVALUATION OF
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS
Irina Simonenkova
The basic psychological skills are Imagery skills, psychic energy management skills, stress
management skills, attentional skills, and goal-setting skills. The TOPS (Test of Performance
strategies) was developed to provide a test of psychological skills used both In competitions and
practice. The purpose of this study Is adaptation TOPS questionnaire, developed by Murphy and
Hardly In 1999, Into russian language.

ENHANCING ADOLESCENT SPORTS PERFORMANCE THROUGH PARENTAL
EDUCATION INTERVENTIONS
Claire-Marie ROBERTS
Parents of adolescent athletes play a critical role In their sporting development. This support can be
the difference between the athletes' progression or dropout, yet parents are rarely Informed of how
their behaviour can bring about a positive Influence. This study Involved educating the parents of elite
adolescent athletes on how best to support the sporting development of their children. The Impact of
the intervention was examined through coach and athlete feedback.

THE INTERCONTINENTAL SPORT PSYCHOLOGY: EUROPE AND LATIN AMERICA IN
THE INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Enrique CANTÓN, Pedro ALMEDIA
A professional specialty needs that his profile of competences and the formation to develop, they are
clear and differentiated of any other specialties. This subject Is defined by his area of action and the
concrete characteristics of the work. In this sense, It seems logical that therefore It Is common In any
part of the world, at least In very substantial aspects. In this work, we contribute some elements to
analyze the current situation, especially In Europe and america, and to aim at some challenges of
future In this aspect.

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TEACHING ETHICS
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
Convenor
Presenters
Presenters
Presenters
Presenters

Pierre Nederlandt, Galerie Agora, Bruxelles - Belgium
Pierre Nederlandt, Galerie Agora, Bruxelles - Belgium
Kathryn Bullen, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth - United Kingdom
Artemis Giotsa, University of Ioannina, Ioannina - Greece
Alla Shaboltas, Universitetskaya, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

Teaching ethics for psychologists seems obvious but how should It happen? The first step Is to Inform
the students but afterwards It’s also very Important to give information to the working psychologists
and also to answer their questions concerning the ethical dilemmas In the practice. The panel presents
the questions concerning teaching ethics and gives some concrete examples of the situation In some
European countries.

TEACHING ETHICS: WHEN, HOW? THE GUIDELINES FROM EFPA
Pierre Nederlandt
There are a lot of questions concerning teaching ethics. The first Is “when ?”. During the studies of
course but also during the professional life. A second question Is “how?”. Is It obvious to organize a
special course during the studies or must the deontology be explained by a lot of teachers ? And what
are the topics to be presented : the national code, the Model code from EFPA, the specific codes for
some specialists? And who has to teach ethics? Psychologists, lawyers ? This presentation opens the
discussion.
DEVELOPING ETHICAL COMPETENCES IN PSYCHOLOGY TEACHING AND
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Kathryn Bullen
In the UK, teaching Psychology frequently starts at pre-tertiary level. Continued professional
development (CPD) Is a requirement for UK based psychologists. Regardless of the level of training
all individuals engaged In research In psychology are expected to be familiar and compliant with the
british psychological society Codes of Research ethics. Codes of professional practice also apply to
practitioners In all areas of applied psychology. To date the main emphasis at the pre-professional
level has been on the ethics of research. However, there Is an acknowledgement within UK
psychology that there Is a need to develop ethical awareness and sensitivity across all levels of
psychology teaching. The principles underpinning the guidance are outlined In this presentation
together with initial feedback from users of the guidance regarding Its utility and practical benefits In
the learning environment.
THE CODE OF ETHICS AND TEACHING ETHICS IN GREECE
Artemis Giotsa
This presentation Includes the history of the development of the code of ethics In Greece and how this
code Is presented to the students. It also develops the questions concerning the limits of an academic
presentation of ethics.
THE BARRIER FOR TEACHING ETHICS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS IN COUNTRIES
WHERE THIS KIND OF COURSES ARE RELATIVELY NEW
Alla Shaboltas
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The proposition Is to share the russian experience of teaching ethics and to discuss the barrier for
teaching ethics for psychologists In countries where this kind of courses are relatively new and where
an Important question Is to share challenges with others.

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WHAT CAN PSYCHOLOGY CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEFENCE AND
PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS?
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Saths Cooper, International Union of Psychological Science and Pan-African
Psychology Union, Johannesburg - South Africa"
David Fryer, Australian College of Applied Psychology, Brisbane - Australia
Pamela Maras, University of Greenwich, Greenwich - United Kingdom"
Robert A. Roe, President of EFPA, Maastricht - Netherlands"
Nora Sveaas, University of Oslo, Oslo - Norway
Ava Thompson, College of The Bahamas, Nassau - Bahamas"
Yeşim Korkut, Acıbadem University, Istanbul – Turkey

Psychology has adapted fairly quickly to the knowledge explosion and the ready access to
information. There Is general acceptance of difference, cultural diversity, and variance In
socioeconomic status. Within the ethical domain, It would be odd for lack of tolerance, even
understanding, around Issues relating to race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social
origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language and
Birth.
Psychology’s utility as an applied profession after the Boulder Conference (August 20 - September
3, 1949) and the espousal of the scientist-practitioner Model has grown apace such that psychological
insights pervade almost every facet of human endeavour and activity. The widespread decolonisation
from the 1960s has seen many more distinct nations being founded. Particularly since the polish
revolution In 1889 and the demise of the USSR In 1991, there has been a clamour for democracy and
Its apparent corollary: human rights.
However, psychology has not been able to adapt to this global desire to effectively engage In human
rights discourse, reducing the efficacy of psychological insights and relevance. This symposium will
explore the role that psychology should play In contributing to the discourse on human rights.

HUMAN RIGHTS FROM A CRITICAL STANDPOINT
David Fryer
‘Human rights’, rather than essential, universal, apolitical and progressive, are a manifestation of
historically contingent, culturally particular, dominant enlightenment discourses, deployed
oppressively and key to the constitution of the individualised psychologised subject. “The good”, as
Foucault said, “Is Invented” and so can be reinvented.

CAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE BE ‘IMPARTIAL’ IN THE FACE OF RHETORIC AND
POLICY THAT UNDERMINES HUMAN RIGHTS?
Pam Maras
Growing anti-immigration nationalist rhetoric In some parts of Europe plays on and reinforces
individual/community ‘fears’. The wider human rights implications for the rest of the world’s nations
and regions taking such positions and ways that psychology might relate to this will be considered,
against the backdrop of ‘scientific impartiality’.

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WHAT CAN PSYCHOLOGISTS DO ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS?
Robert Roe
Although necessary and Important, psychological activities to help victims of Human rights violations
do little to change their prevalence. This presentation will consider specific recommendations for,
Inter alia, psychology’s better understanding of violations, prevention, effective intervention at
national and international levels, and coordination.

PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SURVIVORS OF GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS:
ENSURING VICTIMS’ RIGHTS TO JUSTICE AND REPARATION
Nora Sveaass
Perhaps the most Important human right for psychologists to be aware of Is victims’ right to
reparation, including rehabilitation. Victim rights present challenges within all human rights systems,
and efforts should be made to ensure that these rights are respected and enjoyed by those who have
had their lives changed by violation and injustice.
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION FOR A 21ST CENTURY GLOBAL PSYCHOLOGY
Ava Thompson
Ethics Is a core component In psychology curricula globally, but human rights education remains on
the periphery of psychology education and training (PET), despite Its relevance for a 21st century
global psychology. This presentation provides an example of curricular integration from the caribbean
and the majority World, identifies critical Issues, and offers PET recommendations to promote the
integration of a human rights framework Into the discourse on a global psychology.

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FEAR OF TELLING! THE ETHICS OF SUPERVISEE DISCLOSURE
THROUGH AN INTERNATIONAL LENS
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Convenor
Presenters

Discussants

Carol Falender, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles
- United States"
Carol Falender, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles
- United States"
Mary Creaner, Trinity College, Dublin - Ireland
Analise O’Donovan, Griffith University, Queensland – Australia
Shirley Morrissey, Griffith University, Queensland – Australia
Stephen H. Behnke, American Psychological Association, Washington DC - United
States
Jean L. Pettifor, University of Calgary, Calgary
- Canada"
Carole Sinclair, Independent practice, Thornhill - Canada

The major way supervisors learn about the clinical content of supervisee sessions with clients, for
whom they hold primary responsibility, Is through supervisee disclosure: clinical data presented In the
supervision session. However, supervisees may not disclose the very topics that are essential to
supervisee development, competence enhancement, and monitoring, and protection of the client.
Supervisees have reported they do not disclose clinical errors, personal reactions to the client or
countertransference, or personal factors about themselves and their clinical work. They may fear a
negative evaluation or other consequences, or do not trust the supervisory alliance. Multiple
jurisdictions approach supervisee disclosure differently with differences In Informed consent,
consequences, and potential Impact on gatekeeping. In this symposium, supervisors from australia,
Ireland, and the united States will present vignettes regarding Issues of supervisee disclosure and
ethical and legal intersections that Increase the complexity of supervisee disclosure. Discussants from
Canada and the united States will provide additional ethical perspectives.
Objectives:
Describe an ethical or legal standard regarding supervisee disclosure In each jurisdiction
Describe one deterrent to supervisees disclosing client information In each setting

WHAT’S NOT BEING SAID AND WHY? SUPERVISEE NON-DISCLOSURE IN THE
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Mary Creaner
Supervisee non-disclosure presents ethical challenges regarding the monitoring of best practice.
Understanding these Issues helps supervisors fulfill their gatekeeping role, particularly In Ireland,
where psychological therapy Is not state regulated.
DISCLOSING IMPAIRMENT AND THEN WHAT? ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN
AUSTRALIA
Shirley Morrissey, Analise O’Donovan

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The Psychology Board of australia requires health professionals to report impaired practitioners
including Interns. Issues Include judging extent of impairment, confidentiality, Informed consent and
protection of the public.
ENCOURAGE DISCLOSURE? AN ETHICAL IMPERATIVE WITH CONSEQUENCES
Carol Falender
In the united States, the APA ethics Code (APA, 2010, 7.04) Student disclosure of personal
information Includes Informed consent. Supervisors must carefully balance encouraging supervisee
disclosure with duty to protect the client and supervisee.

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PSYCHOLOGY AND AGEING: FINDINGS AND TRENDS ACROSS
EUROPE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Convenor
Presenters

Dieter Ferring, University of Luxembourg, Walferdange - Luxembourg
Maria Angeles Molina , Instituto De Estudios Sociales Avanzados, Córdoba - Spain
Marta Santacreu, Autónoma University de Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Rocío Fernández-Ballesteros, Autónoma University de Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Antonio Bustillos, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid Spain
Gerald Gatterer, Geriatric Centre Vienna, Vienna - Austria
Jasminka Despot Lučanin, University of Zagreb, Zagreb - Croatia
Mithat Durak, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Gölköy Yerleşkesi - Turkey
Elena Soldatova, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk - Russian Federation
Hana Stepankova, National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany - Czech Republic

Most European countries face demographic changes defined by an Increase of the older population especially the “old old” people above 80 years - while the proportion of persons within the active age
between 15 to 64 years decreases. This “ageing of society” will challenge European countries on
several Interrelated dimensions most notably with respect to work, employment, and prosperity, but
also concerning health provision and care. It Is a challenge for psychology and especially
geropsychology to provide sound research-based knowledge about the diverse psychological processes
underlying human ageing as well as expertise about training, education and interventions that will help
to promote quality of living and subjective well-being both at the individual as well as the social level.
The symposium prepared by the EFPA standing committee of Geropsychology gives an insight In
current research topics across Europe and It delineates at the same time trends In geropsychology that
will become crucial In the next decades. Among these, one finds the notion cross-cultural Images of
ageing that shape our behaviour and attitudes as addressed by Ballesteros et al. (spain), as well as the
perception and evaluation of older adults with dementia which Is elaborated by Gatterer and Penkner
(austria). Biological and psychosocial factors affecting survival In old age constitute another topic
addressed by Despot-lucanin and lucanin. (croatia). Migration and coping with migration – as another
current and pressing topic of the ageing society the presentation by Durak et al. (Turkey). Soldatova
and zavialova (russia) address psychological resources of wellbeing In old age and the challenges that
the ageing process represents for identity formation. Finally, Stepankova and colleagues (Czech
republic) will discuss the most Important Issues that need to be considered In the process of
establishing geropsychology as a functioning discipline before a European and a national background.

CROSS CULTURAL RESULTS ABOUT IMAGES ABOUT AGEING AND ACTIVE AGEING
Rocío Fernández-Ballesteros, University Of Universidad Autónoma De Madrid, Spain
Antonio Bustillos, Universidad Nacional De Educación A Distancia, Spain
Marta Santacreu, University Of Universidad Autónoma De Madrid, Spain
Maria Ángeles Molina, Instituto De Estudios Sociales Avanzados, Spain
The study investigates whether self-perception of ageing can be considered (a) a component of active
ageing, (b) to what extent perceived discrimination Is influencing active aging and, (c) whether those
links are present In regions of three different countries using data from three cross-sectional surveys
carried out In Germany, mexico, and spain.
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ARE THERE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM DEMENTIA? –
NORMALITY OR PATHOLOGY OF BEHAVIOUR?
Gerald Gatterer, Geriatric Centre Vienna; Vienna, Austria
N. Penkner, Geriatric Centre Vienna; Vienna, Austria
The study investigates psychological and behavioural symptoms of dementia and hereby focusses on
the needs of older persons suffering from dementia out of the perspective of caregivers. Results
indicate that needs are differently perceived and evaluated as pathological or not depending on the
existence of a dementia diagnosis.

SURVIVAL AND ASSOCIATED BIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS IN
ELDERLY PERSONS LIVING IN INSTITUTIONS IN CROATIA
Jasminka Despot Lučanin, Centre For Croatian Studies, University Of Zagreb, Croatia
Damir Lucanin, University Of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
The aim of the research was to investigate the associations among biological factors and psychosocial
factors In the prediction of survival In old institutionalized persons In a sample of retirement home
residents. Differential effects are observed and discussed for psychosocial variables and biological
status In explaining and predicting survival.

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF AHISKA TURKISH ELDERLY WITH A
HISTORY OF FORCED MIGRATION WHO RESIDE IN THE US
Mithat DURAK, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Department Of Psychology, TURKEY
Dena Shenk, Gerontology Program, Anthropology, UNC Charlotte, USA
Ekin Emiral, Bahcesehir University, Department Of Psychology, TURKEY
Ahıska Turks had been forced to migrate three times In 60 years under very stressing conditions. In
this presentation, common features of Ahıska turkish elderly people living In the US and other
migrated communities will be discussed using In-depth interviews conducted with the Ahıska elderly
In the US.

PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES OF WELLBEING OF ELDERLY
Elena Soldatova, South Ural State University, Russia
Irina Zavialova, South Ural State University, Russia
The research tested whether the normative crisis of transition to old age leads to constructive new
formations of identity. Study findings indicate that psychological well-being In old ages Is associated
with the achieved identity and results provide evidence for the specific needs of psychological support
to older adults.

ESTABLISHING A CULTURE OF GEROPSYCHOLOGY: NATIONAL CHALLENGES OF
CZECH GEROPSYCHOLOGY
Hana Stepankova, National Institute Of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
Dieter Ferring, University Of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Eva Jarolimova, Czech Alzheimer’s Society, Czech Republic
Ondrej Bezdicek, Department Of Neurology And Centre Of Clinical Neuroscience, Charles University
In Prague, Czech Republic
Tomas Nikolai, Department Of Neurology And Centre Of Clinical Neuroscience, Charles University
In Prague, Czech Republic
The presentation will address some of the most Important Issues that need to be considered In the
process of establishing geropsychology as a functioning discipline. In doing so, the presentation will
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refer to general factors at the European level before focussing the situation of geropsychology In the
Czech republic.

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EDUCATING SUPERVISORS AS A MEAN TO IMPROVE THE
QUALITY OF PSYCHOLOGISTS’ SERVICES IN EUROPE: A
SLOVENIAN – NORWEGIAN COLLABORATION
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Per A Straumsheim, Norwegian Psychological Association, Oslo - Norway
Vlasta Zabukovec, Professor and President of Slovenian Psychologists’ Association
President, Ljubljana - Slovenia
Eva Danielsen, Norwegian Psychological Association, Oslo - Norway
Anja Podlesek, University of Lubljana, Lubljana - Slovenia
Vita Poštuvan, University of Primorska, Koper - Slovenia
Tor Levin Hofgaard, President of the Norwegian Psychological Association, Oslo Norway
Ingrid Lunt, Chair European Awarding committee for EuroPsy; University of Oxford,
Oxford - United Kingdom

In December 2014, a project with the objective to develop and Implement an education for
supervisors/mentors In slovenia, was funded with over 300 000 Euro by EEA/norwegian Grants. The
slovenian and norwegian psychological associations initiated this project several years ago. Later the
university of Ljubljana has become the leading partner (applicant) In the project, and other slovenian
institutions are Included: the university of primorska and the institute for Developmental Projects In
psychological couselling. The ambition Is to build a supervision model and education that Integrates a
competency based supervision (europsy), with a supervision model that underline empowering and
development of the psychologist (e.g. Via reflection and support).
The first and the second presentations focuses on the different perspectives In slovenia and Norway on
supervision: The slovenian psychological association have run a pilot project on implementing the
europsy competence model, with a focus on educating mentors In this model. In Norway, supervision
had been a part of psychologist education for over 40 year, and the norwegian psychological
association have been offering a 2-year education for supervisors. The third presentation give
information about the history of the project, the application process and the model for educating
supervisors that now are In the phase of implementation In slovenia. In the fourth presentation, a
participant that are undergoing training as a supervisor reports about her experiences from the project.
The last presentation offers an overview of the need for Improved quality of psychological services In
many parts of Europe. Further, why supervision Is necessary to develop quality, and how a project like
this can contribute to meet the europsy standard for psychologist education, and thereby Improve the
quality of psychological services. Hopeful, experiences from this project might inspire and stimulate
to development of similar education programs.

A CHALLENGE FOR SLOVENIA: MEETING THE EUROPSY DEMANDS FOR
SUPERVISION
Vlasta Zabukovev
Tradition for supervision In slovenia. Challenges with regard to developing high quality psychological
services. The slovenian psychological association have run a pilot project on implementing the
europsy competence model, with a focus on educating mentors In this model.

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BUILDING A TRADITION FOR SUPERVISION OVER DECADES
Eva Danielsen
In Norway, supervision had been a part of psychologist education for over 40 year, and the norwegian
psychological association have been offering a 2-year education for supervisors.

A ROLLER COASTER: FIGHTING THE BUREAUCRACY AND DEVELOPING A
SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION FOR SUPERVISION IN NO TIME
Anja Podlesek
The third presentation give information about the history of the project, the application process and the
model for educating supervisors that now are In the phase of implementation In slovenia.

DEVELOPING AS A SUPERVISOR; CHALLENGES AND HIGHLIGHTS
Vita Poštuvan
In the fourth presentation, a participant that are undergoing training as a supervisor reports about her
experiences from the project.

WHY SUPERVISED PRACTICE IS A KEY TO BUILD HIGH QUALITY
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Tor Levin Hofgaard
The last presentation offers an overview of the need for Improved quality of psychological services In
many parts of Europe. Further, why supervision Is necessary to develop quality, and how a project like
this can contribute to meet the europsy standard for psychologist education, and thereby Improve the
quality of psychological services. Hopeful, experiences from this project might inspire and stimulate
to development of similar education programs.

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EIS144
CONFIDENTIALITY: THREATS AND CHALLENGES
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
Convenor
Presenters

Henk Geertsema, Board of Ethics of the Dutch Institute of Psychologists (NIP),
GERION/VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam - Netherlands
Edward Van Rossen, Competent authority for psychologists in Belgium, Brussels Belgium
Miguel Ricou, University of Porto, Porto - Portugal
Fredi Lang, Headoffice of the Association of German Professional Psychologists
(BDP), Berlin - Germany
Alla Shaboltas, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian
Federation
Anne Andronikof, University of Paris West, Nanterre – France

The purpose of this symposium is to discuss the threats and challenges related to the Idea of
confidentiality. Confidentiality Is at the core of many activities of psychologists. Nevertheless the
protection of one’s privacy Is not so much valued In some situations. Some examples:
(a) By using (social) media people’s attitude to privacy has changed;
(b) In many healthcare institutions care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team. They share
information about the client;
(c) The introduction of digital patient files asked for strict regulations. The reality Is that often too
many people have access to patient information;
(d) quality care institutions or healthcare cost insurance companies want information about the clients.
Do they really need It to control the professionals?
How should psychologists or the association of psychologists respond to these developments?
The objectives of this panel are: (a) to create awareness about the threats and challenges of the idea of
confidentiality; (b) to discuss these threats and challenges from different angles and from several
cultural and historical perspectives; (c) to inspire for new approaches.

THE LIMITS OF CONFIDENTIALITY SET BY THE LAW
Edward Van Rossen
Cases are presented where laws require psychologists to disclose Important and very confidential
information to the state (e.g., the police) without the patient’s consent. Such limits of confidentiality,
aimed at protecting other members of society, may discourage crucial help-seeking behaviour. Or
don’t they?

MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORKING AND CONFIDENCIALITY
Miguel Ricou
Psychology has a wide range of actuation. There are so many fields of intervention that
multidisciplinary work Is fundamental, seeking the client best Interest. In this way, disclosure Is
necessary, which can put In danger the psychologist-client private relation. Balancing these two
Important values Is mandatory.
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EHEALTH & CONFIDENTIALITY
Fredi Lang
The introduction of digital patient files asked for severe regulations. Routines may lead to access to
patient information by too many people. Digital structure will become safer but confidentiality of all
personal and health information may be lost at once. Professionals and clients should develop
preventive strategies.

CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES IN RESEARCH AND PRACTICE: CHALLENGES FOR
PSYCHOLOGISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN RUSSIA
Alla Shaboltas
The typical cases of breaking confidentiality In research and psychological practices In russia will be
presented. The potential ways of promoting high standards of confidentiality regulations including the
role of EFPA Board of ethics and Local ethical committees as an Instruments for managing violations
of confidentiality will be discussed.

ISSUES OF CONFIDENTIALITY FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS IN A CHANGING WORLD: HOW
TO RESPOND?
Anne Andronikof
The disparity of the professional statute of psychologists across countries, and the current blurring of
frontiers between private and public life require thorough examination of the confidentiality Issue by
professional associations, leading to a consensual set of ethical recommendations so that psychologists
can, anew, exercise their personal responsibility In matters of confidentiality.

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CREATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Jacqui Akhurst, York St John University, York - United Kingdom
Laura Remaschi, LabCom, University of Florence, Florence - Italy
Patrizia Meringolo, University of Florence, Florence - Italy
Jacqui Lovell , York St John University, York - United Kingdom
Caterina Arcidiacono, INCORPADE Laboratory, University of Naples Federico II,
Naples - Italy
Jacqui Akhurst, York St John University, York - United Kingdom
Nicholas Carr, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen
- Norway"
Nicholas Carr, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen
- Norway"

Community psychologists focus upon the Impact of the broader social context on individual wellbeing. They are concerned to make evident the exercise of power and Its effects, including the
resulting oppression of and discrimination against certain groups. They value diversity and are
committed to action against inequalities. As such, traditional research methods are often not
participatory enough, and practitioners search for methods that will engage people as co-producers of
material.
The following brief and focused papers (around 15 minutes of presentation time), will highlight
creative use of research methods as applied to community psychology. These papers will Illustrate
innovative approaches at the intersection of action and research.

AN EXPERIENCE OF GOOD PRACTICE, CARRIED OUT WITH DETAINED MINORS,
THROUGH CREATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Laura Remaschi, Patrizia Meringolo
This experience Is part of a European Project “outinout” aimed to promote social inclusion of detained
minors, building a network among juvenile justice services and institutions. In this step creative
Instruments (photos, Images, semantic maps, drawings) have been used, working In group about
communication, emotions and conflictual relationships.
INCORPADE Laboratory (Department of humanities, federico II university of Naples)
THE CO-CREATION OF ‘I LOVE PORTA CAPUANA’
Caterina Arcidiacono And Co-Researchers
To go beyond psychology understood as a discipline merely Interested In the study and treatment of
individual disease, we need to explore how to use the knowledge of our discipline as an Instrument for
social change aimed at overcoming inequality and building a society that Is fairer and able to meet Its
citizens’ needs; considering individual, Inter-generational, organizational, political, cultural, and
legislative factors. We present the ‘I love Porta Capuana’ project, which Included 180 undergraduate
and 10 postgraduate students, taking psychology Into this district of Naples, and resulting In a
flashmob event. Audiovisual material describing our creative methodologies In participatory action
research will be presented.
ART, INNOVATION AND BEING TRUE TO OUR VOICES, A PARTICIPATORY ACTION
RESEARCH PROCESS TO EVALUATE A COMMUNITY ORGANISATION FROM THE
PERSPECTIVE OF ITS DIVERSE MEMBERS
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Jacqui Lovell and Jacqui Akhurst
A body mapping tool was utilised within a participatory video production process to evaluate the
Impact of a community organisation from the perspective of Its diverse members. We will describe the
development of an inclusive, bottom up, evaluation process that did not require participants to either
read or write. The use of “I poems” drawing from gilligan’s work and expanding these, which
effectively allowed all of the voices of the participants to be heard through the analysis process. The
process by which this participatory action research opened up our use of arts-based methods, Illustrate
innovative and potentially empowering elements In this evaluative process.
THE USE OF FILM DOCUMENTARIES IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH
AND PRACTICE
Nicholas Carr
Drawing from the experience within other disciplines such as social Anthropology, social science,
journalism and the Arts, community Psychology has rediscovered the film documentary as a tool for
various research approaches and communications. This presentation demonstrates the Increased use
of film as a useful approach to community Psychology research and practice referring to recent
European titles. The relevance of documentaries as a tool for evaluating and disseminating
participatory research has been argued by Freedman &Brandt(2012). The Internet provides unique
technical possibilities of storing and accessing film data. There Is a need to explore the ethical and
legal questions arising from the use of accessible film data from research projects by searching the
web.

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EIS146
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, PEOPLES, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: HOW
ARE THEY CONNECTED?
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

"Janel Gauthier, International Association of Applied Psychology; Laval University,
Quebec City - Canada"
Stephen H. Behnke, American Psychological Association, Washington DC - United
States
Laura Hernández-Guzmán, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City
- Mexico
Saths Cooper, International Union of Psychological Science, Johannesburg - South
Africa
Waikaremoana Waitoki, University of Waikato, Hamilton - New Zealand
Jean L. Pettifor, University of Calgary, Calgary - Canada

Humans over the centuries have been concerned with what are good ways of thinking and acting
as opposed to evil ways. In modern times, we often organize information In smaller chunks
without recognizing how they fit together In our experience as human beings. The concept of
“peoples” Is a key concept In the universal declaration of ethical principles for psychologists, but
the connection between peoples, social justice and professional ethics has yet to be explored. In
this symposium, we ask how ethics, peoples and social justice are connected. The following
questions will be discussed by distinguished presenters from different regions of the world:
(1) What are the implications of adding "peoples" to codes that refer to persons as individuals?
(2) Does adding "peoples" bring the code of ethics closer to encompassing social justice and
broaden the scope of psychological functions?
(3) Does adding "peoples" make codes more multicultural and therefore more universal In Its
applications?
(4) How does adding “peoples” affect our ethical decision making?
(5) How do you define a scientific foundation for social justice Issues?

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES COMMENT ON THE APA ETHICS CODE: DE-STABILIZING
THE CONCEPT OF CULTURE
Stephen H. Behnke
This presentation discusses an initiative of the APA ethics committee to invite ethnic minority
psychological associations to comment on the APA ethics Code. The society of indian psychologists,
comprised of american indian and Alaska natives, has written a commentary offering a profound
critique of the APA Code: There Is no culture-free perspective In ethics discourse. The presentation
explores the far-reaching implications of this critique.

THE ROLE OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN ETHICS CODES IN PSYCHOLOGY
Laura Hernández-Guzmán
Codes of ethics based on human rights recognize human dignity and the need of any individual to
develop In harmony and at the same time the enhancement of human condition of peoples. They
balance basic freedom, equality and human dignity. Only individual ethics can Influence peoples’
rights and contribute to coexistence and social justice.
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RECONCILING THE IRRECONCILABLE?
Saths Cooper
In an ever-conflictual world, where recent geo-politics have indelibly changed how we engage as
scientists and practitioners, this presentation will explore If the seemingly contradictory concepts of
ethics, Peoples and social justice are connected at all and under what conditions they may be possibly
connected. If ethical conduct Is as highly contentious as It has become, with hardened positions being
adopted, the quest for an egalitarian understanding of what the terms Peoples and social justice
connote will be critically unpacked.

ETHICAL PRINCIPLES FOR WORK WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLE – THE EXPERIENCE
OF NEW ZEALAND MAORI
Waikaremoana Waitoki
The move towards using ‘peoples’ as a critical term within the universal declaration of ethical
principles for psychologists Infers community, collective experience, determination, history and
culture. As indigenous peoples living our lives In the presence of a dominant majority ethnic group,
maori In New Zealand, along with many other indigenous peoples around the world were often
referred to as ‘populations’, rather than peoples, robbing us of our right to existence, community,
voice and nationhood. The adoption of the term “peoples” Is an act of social justice, In and of Itself.
Psychologists seeking to understand and engage indigenous peoples, individually and communally,
need to understand these semantics If professional and social justice efforts are to be of benefit.

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ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR ETHICS COMMITTEES: A CLOSE
LOOK ON MEDIATION AND EDUCATIVE MEASURES
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
Convenor
Presenters

Discussants

Yeşim Korkut, Acıbadem University, Istanbul - Turkey
Pierre Nederlandt, Fédération Belge des Psychologues, Galerie Agora, Bruxelles Belgium
Nina Dalen, EFPA Board of Ethics; Board of the Norwegian Psychological
Association, Oslo - Norway
Henk Geertsema, Board of Ethics of the Dutch Institute of Psychologists (NIP),
GERION/VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam - Norway
Yeşim Korkut, Acıbadem University, Istanbul – Turkey
Edward Van Rossen, Competent authority for psychologists in Belgium, Brussels Belgium

When confronted with severe ethical dilemmas and ethical violation cases , ethical committees often
choose to follow the adjudication process. In some cases they do employ educative measures, or very
rarely mediation technique.
Mediation Is a voluntary, and more flexible process using a neutral third party to develop a
reciprocally accepted resolution of the conflict between the two sides. It can be a very useful method
to employ In certain cases. Educative methods can Include letters, extra training, or suggestion of
therapy.
Objectives of this symposium can be summarized as follows: (1) To raise awareness about educative
methods and especially about mediation technique as an alternative to adjudication In some cases (2)
To Introduce EFPA mediation guideline (3) To hear perspectives from various countries about these
various techniques , including mediation, namely from Norway and Netherlands (4) To bring together
all the information, comments shared on the presentations, and to ensure time for audience questions
and discussion, via the existence of a discussant.

EFPA’S GUIDELINES ON MEDIATION
Pierre Nederland,
In 2007 the General Assembly of EFPA approved a paper presented by the standing committee of
ethics headed « guidelines on mediation In the Context of complaints about unethical Conduct ».
These guidelines give guidance to the EFPA member associations on the use of mediation as a mean
for the complainant and the accused psychologist to come to a settlement by themselves, facilitated by
a third party. All colleagues Interested In mediation may find here useful recommendations.

THE FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF AUTHORITY OF ETHICS COMMITTEES. A
DISCUSSION OF DIFFERENT METHODS INCLUDING MEDIATION.
Nina Dalen
In many European countries, how the psychological associations should handle complaints against
members, are subject to an extensively debate. One argument Is, being able and willing to discipline
own members, give more credibility In the society. Other advocates the benefit of a more nonjudgmental process. Pro and cons relative to different methods will be discussed.
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MEDIATION : THE CLIENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Henk Geertsema
Mediation can be a useful way of dealing with a client’s complaint. In this presentation we will
discuss the added value of mediation In a field In which there are already several possibilities to deal
with complaints, like the complaints commissions of organization, the complaints boards of
psychological associations and several governmental bodies. Who will benefit from mediation?

DISCUSSION: FUTURE POSSIBILITIES FOR ETHICS COMMITEES
Yesim Korkut
All the information shared on the presentations, the stance of EFPA regarding mediation technique,
the experiences with other methods than adjudication will be brought together. Perspectives from
other EFPA countries will be shared. Future possibilities and needs will be discussed together with
the audience.

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EIS148
EUROPSY BASIC AND SPECIALIST CERTIFICATES: STATE OF ART
AND CHALLENGES
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training
and practice
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Salvatore Zappalà, Alma Mater Studioru - University of Bologna, Cesena - Italy
Ingrid Lunt, University of Oxford, Oxford - United Kingdom"
Rosaleen McElvaney, Dublin City University, Dublin - Ireland
Lourdes Munduate, Hispalense University of Sevilla, Sevilla - Spain
Per A Straumsheim, Norwegian Psychological Association, Oslo - Norway
José M. Peiró, University of Valencia, Valencia – Spain

The europsy (or european certificate in psychology) represents a major step forward in promoting the
mobility of psychologists and the access of clients to psychological services of high quality across
europe. It presents a set of european standards for psychology that is serving as the basis for
evaluating the academic education and professional training of psychologists across the different
countries of the eu, and other countries within efpa.
Europsy (the european certificate in psychology) provides the standards required for independent
practice at basic level. Specialist certificates in psychotherapy, and in work and organisational
psychology, have been developed to demonstrate the achievement of a specialised or advanced level
of competence and expertise in these particular areas of practice.
Currently twenty countries are participating in europsy. Such countries established a national awarding
committee (nac), the body that awards, within a country, the european basic certificate. The
symposium will give an update of the europsy basic certificate project.
The minimum standards that european psychologists should meet in order to qualify for independent
practice in the field of psychotherapy and work and organizational psychology have also been
developed and tested, respectively, in 2010 and 2013. These two specialist certificates have been
launched european wide. This symposium aims to inform ecp participants and psychological
associations about the aims and conditions necessary to implement the project. It also aims to inform
the larger audience of psychologists attending the ecp about the educational and learning activities that
psychotherapists and w&o practitioners are expected to attend after graduation, as well as the
competences to develop during their career in order to be awarded the specialist certificate.

THE EUROPSY PROJECT: AIMS AND CHALLENGES OF THE BASIC AND SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATES
Ingrid Lunt
This contribution will present reasons to launch and establish the Europsy project. In addition, a state
of the art of the actual implementation of the basic Europsy In the 20 countries, that have a NAC, will
be described. Finally, the speaker, that started the project and Is chairing and leading the European
awarding committee, will discuss the long-term objectives of the project.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
Rosaleen McElvaney
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In this contribution, Rosaleen mcelvaney, chair of the specialist European awarding committee, will
present the results of the implementation of the specialist certificate In Psychotherapy. The training
Standards for psychologists specialising In Psychotherapy, developed for this certificate, as guidelines
for the future, will also be outlined. This proposal concerns the curriculum the training institutions and
other Important components of the training.

THE PILOT PROJECT AND THE STANDARDS FOR THE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE IN
WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Salvatore Zappalà
This contribution will present the standards that were developed for this certificate and will mention
the results of the pilot project, which was run In five European countries, In order to test the standards
developed for the specialist certificate In Work and organizational Psychology. Information to be
provided, In order to Implement this certificate In all European countries, will also be presented.

COMPETENCES
IN
THE
SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATE
IN
WORK
AND
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Lourdes Munduate
Competences are an innovative component of the Europsy project. Different set and amount of,
competences have been established for the basic and specialist certificates. The challenges Involved In
assessing, measuring and giving evidence of competences will be discussed.

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN
THE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATES IN WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Per A Straumsheim
The specialist certificates set standards for training, and post degree educational and learning
activities. Such activities still take many different forms and duration across European countries, and
matching such activities with the standards may be not so easy and immediate. Building on the
experience of the pilot test of the specialist certificate In Work and organizational Psychology,
examples of such learning activities will be presented, and suggestions on how to count them will be
offered.

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INTEGRATING PERSONAL VIRTUE AND CHARACTER INTO THE
TEACHING OF ETHICS AND ETHICAL DECISION MAKING:
SHOULD IT BE DONE? CAN IT BE DONE?
C01. Culture and Society - Ethics and deontology
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Carole Sinclair, Independent practice, Thornhill - Canada
Carole Sinclair , Independent practice, Thornhill - Canada
Yeşim Korkut, Acibadem University, Instanbul - Turkey
Terry Simpson , Edith Cowan University, Joondalup - Australia
Stephen H. Behnke , American Psychological Association - Ethics Office, Washington
DC - United States
Carol Falender , Pepperdine University, Los Angeles; UCLA University of California,
Los Angeles - United States

The majority of previous dialogue on the teaching of ethics has tended to emphasize the development
of skills In ethical decision making and the knowledge of ethical principles and rules, with the
assumption (and some evidence) that such skills and knowledge Increase the likelihood of ethical
behaviour. However, there seems to be increasing concern and belief (and, again, some evidence) that
the development of such skills and knowledge may not be enough – that there are personal factors and
vulnerabilities that can strongly Influence a psychologist’s ability or willingness to apply his or her
knowledge and skills to a particular situation or dilemma. The concepts of “virtue” and “character” are
often drawn upon to understand and explore these personal factors. In order for the profession of
psychology to meet Its responsibilities to society, It Is Important for us to explore the role of virtue
and character In ethical behaviour, including the need for their integration Into the ethics training of Its
members. The objectives of this symposium are: (a) to stimulate international dialogue regarding
whether personal virtue and character should and can be Integrated Into the teaching of ethics, and (b)
to explore existing and potential methods for doing so. In this symposium, one presenter will trace the
history of attention to virtue and character In professional ethics across time and across professions;
two presenters, each from a different part of our global community of psychologists (Turkey and
australia) will explore Ideas and methods for integrating such concepts Into the teaching of ethics; and
a fourth presenter will explore, In the context of codes, the complexities Involved In making a
distinction between professional and personal behaviour. A discussant will provide comments and
reflections on the presentations, and time will be available for audience questions and discussion.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ROLE OF VIRTUE AND CHARACTER IN PROFESSIONAL
TRAINING
Carole Sinclair
Attention to the role of virtue and character In professional training has varied from ancient times to
the present. The history of and reasons for these changes will be traced, and the implications for
current ethics training will be explored.

WORKING WITH DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES AND MODELS IN TEACHING ETHICS
AND ETHICAL DECISION MAKING: MORE EMPHASIS ON VALUES CLARIFICATION
AND PERSONAL AWARENESS
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Yeşim Korkut
Ethics training usually Involves teaching rational problem solving. However, a lack of self-awareness
often seems to be a factor In cases coming before ethics boards. Teaching methods to Increase the
depth of problem solving will be discussed.

HELPING GRADUATES BECOME VIRTUOUS PSYCHOLOGISTS: AN AUSTRALIAN
PERSPECTIVE
Terry Simpson, Terry Simpson, Alfred Allan, Maria M. Allan, & Francesca A. Bell
Australian researchers believe psychologists must be virtuous. We consider what It means to be a
virtuous psychologist, what role training programs have to play In helping their graduates become
virtuous psychologists, and, how this may be done.

FINDING VIRTUE IN OUR CODES: CHALLENGING THE PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL
DISTINCTION
Stephen Behnke
Ethics codes typically distinguish between professional and personal behavior. This distinction Is
more complex and nuanced than often understood. The presentation explores how virtue may emerge
from these liminal spaces In our ethics codes.

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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AS A REGULATED HEALTH
PROFESSION: LAND OF OPPORTUNITY OR PANDORA’S BOX?
E22. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Koen Lowet, Belgian Federation of Psychologists, Brussels - Belgium
Pauline Adair, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow - United Kingdom
Anders Skuterud, Norwegian Psychological Association, Oslo - Norway
Anne-Christine Volkart, Swiss Federation of Psychologists, Bern - Switzerland
Koen Lowet, Belgian Federation of Psychologists, Brussels - Belgium
Claus Vögele, Université du Luxembourg, Walferdange - Luxembourg

Clinical psychologists are important actors in the broad domain of health. In most eu countries the
practice of clinical psychology is regulated by laws, which explicate the qualifications required for the
practice of psychological intervention, such as psychotherapy covered by the health care system. This
is a major achievement on the way to better quality assurance and standardisation of evidence-based
health care. Nevertheless, harmonization of these laws across eu member states is still in its infancy,
and there are significant differences in terms of the required qualifications for the practice of clinical
psychology/psychotherapy, study programmes and intervention approaches accepted into national
directives. This symposium aims to exemplify the current state-of-affairs of the practice of clinical
psychology with contributions from a number of eu member states and address questions concerning
the consequences of differences and commonalities.

THE PRACTICE OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY IN THE UK
Pauline Adair
Clinical psychologist and Health psychologist are two domains of practice In the UK. A register Is
held by the Health Care and professions council (HCPC) since 2009 when registration became
mandatory. Those registered with HCPC are permitted to use the titles practitioner psychologist or
registered psychologist as well as a domain specific title depending on registration. The process to
registration as well as the requirements for continuing this will be discussed.

THE PRACTICE OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY IN NORWAY
Norway has a long standing tradition In applying knowledge for psychological research Into various
health domains. The practice of clinical and health psychology has been regulated for quite some time
now. This gives us the advantage to look back and see what this regulation has ment for the
psychologists In the field.

THE PRACTICE OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY IN
SWITZERLAND
Anne – Christine Volkart
Recently, a new law was adopted In switzerland to protect the title of psychologist and regulate the
standards of basic and postgraduate training In psychological professions. The law Is interesting as It
Is one of the most recent In Europe and focusing not only on the protection of the title of psychology,
but also regulating the practice of psychological professions, like psychotherapy.
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THE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (FINALY) RECOGNISED AS A HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL IN BELGIUM: HISTORY, REALITY AND THE FUTURE.
Koen Lowet
This symposium aims to explain the history and the new law which regulates the profession of the
clinical psychologists as a health profession and regulates the practice of psychotherapy In belgium.
Over 20 years belgian psychologists have tried to get their profession recognised In a federal system
dominated by physicians. The new law grants the clinical psychologists automony In his/her work and
Is therefore considered to be a great victory In the evolution to a multidisciplinary health care system.
The purpose of this symposium Is to explain the proces, the making of this new law and Its possible
consequences (positive and negative) for clinical psychology In belgium. We hope to give a
contribution to other countries who are struggling for legal recognition and exchange/compare with
other European countries that have already Installed legislation for clinical psychologists.

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EIS151
CULTURE AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY – CURRENT ISSUES FOR THE
PSYCHOLOGISTS’ PROFESSION
C18. Culture and society - Other
Convenor
Presenters

Discussant

Ludek Kolman, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague - Czech Republic
Alexander Thomas, Universität Regensburg, Cologne - Germany
Carla Moleiro, University Institute of Lisbon ISCTE-IUL, Lisbon - Portugal
Sylvie Graf , Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Brno - Czech Republic
Ulrike de Ponte, University of Applied Science Regensburg, Regensburg – Germany

The symposium focuses on subject matter closely connected to the current task of the Taskforce for
Culture and ethnic diversity. The most pressing undertaking the members of the Taskforce address
their efforts to concerns preparation of guidelines for the incorporation of knowledge on (the
implications of) Cultural and ethnic diversity In the education and professional work of psychologists
In various areas. Part of this effort Involves proposing ways of the development of curriculum
components on Cultural and ethnic diversity at the bachelor and master levels In the study of
psychology students. As It could be evidenced In the symposium program, all the presentations deal
with the topics connected or closely related to the stated purpose. Alexander Thomas’ presentation and
workshop deal with ways of achieving Intercultural competence. Carla moleiro adds concern for
ethical standards In the field and my own presentation tries to find a way to a less complex and
because of It less costly training In the same area. The presentation of Graf and zingora brings new
knowledge on a rather theoretical, but at the same time exceedingly practical task of benefits of ethnic
diversity.
It might be asserted without doubt that the Intercultural encounters are very frequent nowadays, as Is
the frequent mingling of diverse ethnicities. The same holds for claims on the necessity to understand
people who are different from us and finding ways how to establish mutual understanding and
cooperation. The Taskforce for Culture and ethnic diversity tries to establish ways and procedures by
which professional psychologists might be able to contribute substantially, ethically, and In really
professional ways just to these ends. This, of course, Involves care and Involvement In curricula of
psychology students and research efforts on cross-cultural matters.

INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE IS PSYCHOLOGY
Alexander Thomas
Intercultural Competence presupposes processes of development and learning of a special sort.
Psychology can offer systematic and theory-based training to enable experiential learning. This
presentation will show some contributions that psychology and psychological theories can offer to this
field of learning and experience, and to the development of Intercultural competence.

ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS WORKING WITH CULTURALLY AND
ETHNICALLY DIVERSE POPULATIONS: THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN ETHICAL
PRINCIPLES AND ETHICAL VIRTUES
Carla Moleiro
In an increasingly diverse European context psychologists need to be able to work with people who
are culturally different from themselves. The present presentation will explore the development of
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ethical standards for psychologists working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations. A set of
specific standards will be explored and discussed.

ETHNICAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY – WORKSHOP
Alexander Thomas
Intercultural competence can be understood as a key competence. As fundamental assumptIons It Is
claImed (I) that there exIst specIfIc methods to achIeve thIs competence; and (II) there are establIshed
methods that result In a lIfe-long learnIng processes concernIng thIs end. ThIs workshop wIll be
focused on developIng a currIculum of Intercultural competence for BA and MA programs of
psychology students.

BENEFITS OF ETHNIC DIVERSITY: SECONDARY TRANSFER EFFECT FROM
INTERGROUP CONTACT WITH VIETNAMESE TO PREJUDICE AGAINST ROMA
Sylvie Graf & Tibor Zingora
Prejudice solidifies existing boundaries between groups and segregation perpetuates distrust and
animosities between their members. One of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice Is by having
members of different groups engage In contact with each other. Intergroup contact does not only
reduce prejudice against the encountered outgroup, but also against other less frequently encountered
groups.

INTERCULTURAL SENSIBILITY TRAINING
Ludek Kolman
The paper deals with the development of Intercultural sensibility training for psychologists, and
demonstrates techniques which might be employed to accomplish the training objectives. The training
course discussed aims to help understanding and getting experience of the trainees concerning the
differences of individualist and collectivist cultures which seems to be rather Important In
communication.

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EIS152
INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA: ETHICAL CHALLENGES
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
Convenor
Presenters

Nina Dalen, Norwegian Psychological Association - Hospital Trust: Local medical
center, Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic - Private practice, Hovet - Norway
Vita Poštuvan, University of Primorska, Koper - Slovenia
Karin Kalteis, Klinische und Gesundheitspsychologin - Psychotherapeutin
(Existenzanalyse), Wien - Austria
Henk Geertsema, GERION/VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam - Netherlands
Miguel Ricou, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal

Occasionally we realize that the technological development Is a step ahead of us. The expanding role
of technology In the provision of psychological services present opportunities and challenges.
Nowadays children and adolescents make use of the Internet as an Integral part of everyday life.
Computers, Internet and social media In general, constitute a big source of information. The activities
are interactive, dialogical and participatory. There are special ethical challenges for psychologists
using technology In their practices, like long distance intervention, as well as for psychologists who
asked to provide advice and guidance on children's and adolescents Internet use. EFPA guidelines for
psychologists who contribute to the media as a framework, will be presented.
In this panel, presenters from EFPA Board of ethics (boe) , will portray us, various difficulties
regarding Internet, and social media usage and we will be able to discuss about the ethical dilemmas
arising.

ETHICAL COMPETENCES IN MEDIA REPORTING TO PREVENT (YOUTH) SUICIDES
VIta Poštuvan
Inadequate and inappropriate media reports of suicide and suicidal behaviour might be followed by
copycat behaviour. Competences of professionals Involved In the media reporting on suicide play a
vital role In prevention. Among them, the awareness that suicide reporting should not be misused for
commercial purposes and that the confidentiality should always be a priority. Ethical Issues will be
addressed.

THE EFPA MEDIA GUIDELINES: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
Henk Geertsema
In 2011 the EFPA Board of ethics presented the guidelines for psychologists who contribute to the
media. The reason for developing these guidelines and some of the highlights are presented. Some
questions from the discussion In the Netherlands as part of the implementation are discussed. I will
argue that we will need some sharper definitions at some points In order to give real support to
psychologists.

ETHICAL ISSUES FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS USING NEW MEDIA
Karin Kalteis
Modern technologies are offering new ethical challenges: online personal and professional activities,
extra-therapeutic contacts, testimonials and communication. Ethical Issues are confidentiality, privacy,
multiple relationships, self-disclosure and transparency.
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PSYCHOLOGY AND LONG DISTANCE INTERVENTION
Miguel Ricou
Abstract: ethics It’s the science of relation. In psychology, the relation It’s the main way to Improve
Its intervention’s goals. One of the main challenges today, It’s the introduction of the new
communication technologies, promoting new opportunities to work In a more distant way. We pretend
to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of It.

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EIS153
ABOUT UNDERSTANDING ROAD USERS
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Convenor
Presenters

Ralf Risser, University of Vienna - FACTUM Chaloupka & Risser OG, Vienna Austria
Bettina Schützhofer, Sicher unterwegs – Verkehrspsychologische Untersuchungen
GmbH, Vienna - Austria
Andrew Kenneth Tolmie, University of London, London; EFPA Standing Committee
on Traffic Psychology, London - United Kindgom
Christine Chaloupka, FACTUM Chaloupka & Risser OG, Vienna - Austria
Ralf Risser, University of Vienna - FACTUM Chaloupka & Risser OG, Vienna –
Austria

This symposion deals with verbal data, I.e. With the information we get via the exchange of spoken
words In a more or less standardised way. The psychologist has to make sure that information received
In this way allows to receive valid, reliable and objective information. This Is a difficult task that can
only be fulfilled approximately, and by using psychological theory and empirical and heuristic
experience. In one presentation verbal information received from witnesses will be discussed and how
the quality of such information can be assured. Another presentation will deal with the marketing
theory and there especially with the part that Is called information policy; how to find out about the
problems, needs and Interests of target persons and target groups with the help of interviews and
questionnaires. One author will talk about traffic culture and how this Influences the behaviour of road
users In a stochastic sense. And finally one presentation focuses on professional drivers and their
special problems. In all these cases motives play an Important role, both concerning the will to say the
truth or not (I.e. When on wants to hide not wished for personality states, attitudes or behaviour), and
concerning the Issue of problems, needs and Interests; the latter could be complex, not reflected,
ambiguous, or hidden even to the individual Itself. Not least, verbal data can reflect compensation
potential for performance problems. The use of standardised quantitative methods will be of no help In
all of these cases. The motto Is "qualitative methods help to discover phenomena that are reflected by
verbal data, and quantitative methods serve to measure the distribution of such phenomena In any
chosen population". It Is clear, though, that except for marketing all discussed procedures usually deal
with single individuals and to develop methods for measuring (e.g. Personality questionnaires) will be
possible and useful only after very long periods of collecting experiences with single individuals, or
otherwise with the help of intensive qualitative analyses that have the goal to provide materials that
can be used In the frame of standardised procedures.

THE VALIDITY OF EYE-WITNESS MEMORY AND TESTIMONY AFTER A TRAFFIC
ACCIDENT
Bettina Schützhofer & Dr. Ralf Risser
Eye-witness testimony Is an Important knowledge source after a traffic accident and helps to
reconstruct It. Scientific evidence shows that there Is sometimes a lack of quality when It comes to
witness statements. This Is e.g. Due to awareness phenomena, trauma or non-optimal interrogation
styles.

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THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING OF OCCUPATIONAL DRIVERS AND
IMPLICATIONS FOR RISK REDUCTION: UK POLICY AND PRACTICE
Professor Andrew Kenneth Tolmie
A fifth of UK road injuries Involve someone driving for work, yet commercial drivers do not legally
have to be assessed on the psychological skills needed to perform competently. The Impact on
accidents and the benefits of testing will be considered.

HOW DOES SAFETY CULTURE BECOME VISIBLE IN A SOCIETY?
Christine Chaloupka
Safety culture management including problematic attitudes or behaviour has been discussed recently
Intensely In industries. Indicators of organisational safety culture shall help to Improve effective
culture-enhancing practices In traffic safety.

TRAFFIC SAFETY MARKETING: A STRUCTURED COMMUNICATION WITH TARGET
GROUPS BASED ON UNDERSTANDING THEM
Ralf Risser
Marketing theory postulates that products, concepts, or Ideas can be sold – or "sold" – to Intended
target groups only If the needs, Interests and problems of these target groups In the frame of their
demographic context Is known and considered. This requires motive research, I.e. Sophisticated
combination of qualitative and quantitative questioning procedures.

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EIS154
EMPIRICAL FIELD WORK
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Convenor
Presenters

Ralf Risser, University of Vienna - FACTUM Chaloupka & Risser OG, Vienna Austria
Christine Chaloupka, FACTUM Chaloupka & Risser OG, Vienna - Austria
Mirna Benigni, NoiSicuri Project, Brescia - Italy
Jens Schade, EFPA Standing Committee on Traffic Psychology; University of
Dresden, Dresden - Germany
Matus Sucha, Palacky University, Olomouc - Czech Republic
Ralf Risser, University of Vienna - FACTUM Chaloupka & Risser OG, Vienna –
Austria

How well traffic works with respect to both safety but also other qualities – comfort, accessibility, etc.
– should be possible to assess empirically. For Instance, for safety assessment It Is not advisable to
rely only on accident data, which are actually reconstructions of events and not empirical procedures,
and which actually should be avoided Instead of serving as a statistical data basis. Empirical data have
the potential to provide information about how and why risky situations emerge that may lead to
accidents. By steering these processes In a different way It should theoretically be possible to avoid
accidents. Thereby It seems easier to relate operational behaviour (michon) to risks than higher level
behaviour, like strategic thinking or even the cultural background of persons. In this seminar, though,
we will also discuss higher level factors and how they could possibly be measured, and then proceed
to more tactical and operational aspects In the presentations that follow: Rule breaking and how this Is
anchored, and the communication between pedestrians and car drivers as a source for many dangerous
situations – mostly to the disadvantage of the pedestrians. Moreover methods to observe road user
behaviour and road user interactions will be presented. With the help of those methods It should be
possible to identify risks connected to this behaviour and to the interaction between road users. The
goal should be two-fold; to identify risky behaviour, interactions and situations In order to assess risks
without having to rely on "sufficient" amounts of accidents for sound statistical analyses; and to
identify countermeasures based on empirically founded knowledge of the reasons for dangerous
behaviour and interactions. This does not make national accident statistics superfluous but should pave
the way to the so-called vision Zero; I.e. To a future when safety on the road starts resembling flight
and rail safety, both transportation modes that are exponentially more safe than road traffic.

PSYCHOSOCIAL CORRELATES OF TRAFFIC AND SPEED TRANSGRESSIONS IN
ITALIAN TEENS: THE RESULTS OF NOISICURI PROJECT RESEARCH
Mirna Begnini, Manuela Bina, Valeria Basili
The study was aimed to investigate driving behaviours, risky driving and their psychosocial correlates
In more than 500 adolescents, aged 12-20, living In the italian municipalities taking part In noisicuri
Project (national project of road safety).

RULE ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLIANCE OF PEDESTRIAN' AND BICYCLISTS AT
SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS
Jens Schade & Lars Rössger
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Since walking and bicycling are being promoted for Its health and environmental benefits,
minimisation of Its associated risks Is of Interest. We investigate the determinants of red light running
using both subjective (self-reported) and objective (observational) data.

DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS INTERACTION AT UNSIGNALISED CROSSINGS IN
URBAN SETTINGS
Matus Sucha
The Author In this paper presents outcomes of a field study focused on interaction between
pedestrians and drivers when they meet at unsignalised crossings In urban areas. Mixed methods
design was used to collect and analyse data, counting 1584 observations.

IN-CAR BEHAVIOUR OBSERVATION AS A COMPLEMENT TO NATURAL DRIVING
STUDIES
Ralf Risser
A behaviour observation from inside the car of observed subjects Is presented, together with validity
and reliability data, the occasions of use In research and diagnostics, and the theoretical background
concerning, e.g., the problem of obtrusiveness. Variables and In which way they reflect safety and
other Issues are discussed extensively.

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EIS155
ETHICS ADJUDICATION: SUBSTANCE, PROCESS, AND SPECIAL
CHALLENGES
THE NORTH AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
Convenor
Presenters

Stephen H. Behnke, American Psychological Association, Washington DC - United
States
Stephen H. Behnke, American Psychological Association, Washington DC - United
States
Yeşim Korkut, Yudit Namer, Acibadem University, Istanbul; Turkish Psychological
Association, Ankara; Gediz University, Izmir - Turkey
Nina Dalen, Norwegian Psychological Association, Oslo - Hospital Trust: Local
medical center, Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic - Private practice, Hovet - Norway
Henk Geertsema, GERION/VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam - Netherlands
Miguel Ricou, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal

The purpose of these two Interrelated panels Is to provide a comprehensive overview of ethics
adjudication among North american and EFPA member psychological associations. The panels will
examine the process of creating and administering an ethics adjudication program, the types of cases
that come before ethics committees and appellate panels, and special challenges that arise for
associations such as when a psychologist accused of unethical conduct knows several members of the
ethics committee or when a prominent member of the association attempts to exert Influence over the
outcome of an ethics case. Finally, the panels will address the relationship between psychological
association ethics committee and government bodies such as licensing boards and colleges In the
adjudicatory process. The objectives of this panel are: (a) to provide a detailed description of how
psychological associations adjudicate ethics complaints; (b) to convey the Importance of upholding
the ethical standards of the profession of psychology and the value of an adjudication program to
achieve that goal; (c) to describe the kinds of cases that are brought before ethics committees; (d) to
explain how psychological associations may develop and administer an ethics adjudication program;
(e) to compare ethics adjudication programs In North america with programs In EFPA member
countries; and (f) to distinguish the role of psychological association adjudication programs from
government regulatory bodies.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN ETHICS ADJUDICATION: NOTICE AND DUE PROCESS
Stephen Behnke
The presentation will address the essential elements of notice and due process in apa’s adjudication
program. The presentation will explain why notice and due process are critical and the legal relevance
of ensuring that all psychologists accused of ethical wrongdoing receive them.

ARE LICENSING BOARDS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, OR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
BEST EQUIPPED TO ADJUDICATE CASES? THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE
Carole Sinclair
Psychologists often join more than one psychology organization. In Canada, this may Include a
licensing board, a national association, a provincial association, and a government-sponsored specialty
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body. The same ethics complaint sometimes Is filed with more than one of these organizations. This
presentation will outline canadian practices regarding this Issue and the rationale for these practices.

ETHICS CASES: NATURE AND FREQUENCY IN THE UNITED STATES
LIndsay ChIldress-Beatty
ThIs presentatIon offers a comparIson to the presentatIons In Panel I by descrIbIng the nature and
frequency of matters that come to the APA ethIcs program. The presentatIon wIll hIghlIght
sImIlarItIes and offer contrasts between the work of ethIcs commIttees In the US and EFPA member
countrIes.

REFLECTION ON THE NORTH AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: THE VALUE OF ETHICS
EDUCATION PRECEDING ETHICS ADJUDICATION
Yesim Korkut
APA and CPA have both not only a good tradition of adjudication but also they share an
understanding of education preceding ethics adjudication. APA from years of 2000 on has valued a
lot educating, consulting, and training psychologists. CPA has also the mission of assuring ethical
behaviour by guiding and teaching Its members. We will have a close look to their preventive
approaches.

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EIS156
ETHICS ADJUDICATION: SUBSTANCE, PROCESS, AND SPECIAL
CHALLENGES
THE EXPERIENCE OF EFPA MEMBER COUNTRIES
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
Convenor
Presenters

Stephen H. Behnke, American Psychological Association, Washington DC - United
States
Stephen H. Behnke, American Psychological Association, Washington DC - United
States
Carole Sinclair, Independent practice, Thornhill - Canada
Lindsay Childress-Beatty, American Psychological Association, Washington DC United States
Yeşim Korkut, Acibadem University, Instanbul – Turkey

The purpose of these two interrelated panels is to provide a comprehensive overview of ethics
adjudication among north american and efpa member psychological associations. The panels will
examine the process of creating and administering an ethics adjudication program, the types of cases
that come before ethics committees and appellate panels, and special challenges that arise for
associations such as when a psychologist accused of unethical conduct knows several members of the
ethics committee or when a prominent member of the association attempts to exert influence over the
outcome of an ethics case. Finally, the panels will address the relationship between psychological
association ethics committee and government bodies such as licensing boards and colleges in the
adjudicatory process. The objectives of this panel are: (a) to provide a detailed description of how
psychological associations adjudicate ethics complaints; (b) to convey the importance of upholding the
ethical standards of the profession of psychology and the value of an adjudication program to achieve
that goal; (c) to describe the kinds of cases that are brought before ethics committees; (d) to explain
how psychological associations may develop and administer an ethics adjudication program; (e) to
compare ethics adjudication programs in north america with programs in efpa member countries; and
(f) to distinguish the role of psychological association adjudication programs from government
regulatory bodies.

THE VALUE OF ETHICS ADJUDICATION
Stephen Behnke
This presentation will highlight the importance of ethics adjudication in upholding the standards of the
profession. The presentation will underscore the important relationship between adjudication and
education, and will emphasize that adjudication is more effective when it does not have a punitive tone
or intent.

DEVELOPING AN ETHICS ADJUDICATION PROGRAM IN TURKEY
Yeşim Korkut, Yudit Namer
Tpa has adjudication activities from 2004 on after the ethics codes were officially accepted. In this
presentation tpa administrative board ethics -responsible member and chair of ethics committee will
first together portray the steps after a complaint arrives, at tpa. Then we will discuss our mission at the
initial phase and the challenges we had through time.
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ETHICS CASES: NATURE AND FREQUENCY IN NORWAY
Nina Dalen
The norwegian psychological association organize 8000 members, 90 percent off authorized
psychologists. During 2013, the ethics committee received 67 written complaint, and the appeals
committee received 10 cases. 4 psychologist had their autorization withdrawn by the norwegian board
of health. Quality control in the light of ethics adjudication will be discussed.

SPECIAL CASES IN ETHICS ADJUDICATION
Henk Geertsema
In the process of adjudication several parties are involved: the client with a complaint, the
psychologist, the board which hears the complaint, and the psychological association. Each party has
unique possibilities and challenges. I will stress the critical importance of the principle of separation of
powers.

THE EXPERIENCE OF ETHICS ADJUDICATION IN PORTUGAL
Miguel Ricou
Ethics adjudication should have a pedagogical aspect to make it legitimate and fair. The number of
psychologists in portugal has risen dramatically, thus pedagogy in ethics is critical to our association. I
will present the first three years experience of adjudication in the portuguese association.

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INDEX

Ayduk Ozlem PS098
Azanza Garazi PS132
Bacchini Dario IS015, IS073, PS119
Baetens Imke, IS038
Baiocco Lucia IS009
Baiocco Roberto IS015, PS083, PS086
Baione Margherita IS045
Bajcar Beata IS058
Baker Erin R. IS057
Bakermans-Kranenburg Marian J. IS001,
IS022
Bakker Mireille PS082
Balboni Giulia IS009
Baldoni Franco PS099
Balducci Cristian IS028
Bambonyé Manassé PS128
Bani M. IS059
Banis Aglaia IS040
Baptista Telmo Mourinho IS076, PS093
Baram Hadas IS008
Barbagelata Flavia PS102
Barbieri V.
Barclay Lisa IS050
Barcucci Paolo PS102
Barkoukis Vassilis IS071
Barone Lavinia IS001, IS022
Barros Coimbra Stephanie PS112
Basili Valeria EIS154
Bassi Marta IS004
Battaglia Marco IS029
Baumgarten Franz IS071
Baumgartner Emma IS015
Begnini Mirna EIS154
Behnke Stephen H. EIS146, EIS149, EIS155,
EIS156
Beierlein Constanze IS020
Beiglböeck Wolfgang P. PS093
Benelli Beatrice PS088
Benigni Mirna EIS154
Benthien Ole IS021
Benvenuti Martina IS009
Bergonzini Elisa IS078
Bergquist Magnus IS023
Berkics Mihály IS036
Berlin Avihay PS115
Bernabei Pamela PS085
Bertino Gabriella IS067
Bertolotti Mauro IS002, IS003
Bevilacqua Patrizia IS027
Bezdicek Ondrej EIS142
Bhumika PS117
Bicchieri Cristina IS054
Bigozzi Lucia IS073

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Aavik Toivo IS006
Abakumova Irina PS094
Abele-Brehm Andrea E. IS002
Acerra Antonio PS099
Aceto Naomi PS129
Adair Pauline EIS150
Aeschlimann Belinda IS032
Affuso Gaetana IS015
Agache Alexandru IS044
Aggazzotti Gabriella IS029
Ahnert Lieselotte IS022
Akhurst Jacqui IS051, EIS145
Al-Hassan Suha M. IS015
Alagna Cinzia IS001
Albanes Cinzia IS025
Alberici Augusta Isabella PS096
Albernaz de Medeiros Sandra PS116
Albert Isabelle PS112
Albrecht Terrance PS098
Alessandri Guidi IS028
Alessandri Guido IS006, IS057, IS058
Alfieri Sara IS025, PS097
Algesheimer Rene IS006
Almedia Pedro EIS138
Almerich Gonzalo IS045
Alvarez Miriam IS001
Amedi Amir
Amedi Amir IS014
Andrej Rajski IS045
Andrighetto Luca IS008
Andronikof Anne EIS144
Anselmetti Simona IS068
Antonelli Paolo IS019
Antonietti Alessandro IS064
Anzelmo Elena PS097
Aparicio-García Marta Evelia PS083
Arcidiacono Caterina IS033, IS051, EIS145
Arcidiacono Caterina and co-researchers
EIS145
Ardizzone Ignazio PS087
Arieli Daniella PS131
Aschieri Filippo
Aschieri Filippo IS027, IS040
Asendorpf Jens B. IS017, IS044
Assor Avi IS055
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Camodeca Marina IS073
Cannata Anna PS080
Cannata Davide IS009
Cannoni Eleonora IS073
Cantón Enrique EIS138
Capasso Marina PS085
Capezzani Liuva IS067
Caprara Gian Vittorio IS018, IS045
Cardala Elsa IS031, IS052
Carducci Bernardo J. IS030, IS031, PS120,
PS129
Carli Lucia Leonilde PS097, PS109
Carlo Gustavo IS011, IS077
Carnaghi Andrea PS122
Carotenuto Margherita PS085
Carr Nicholas EIS145
Carraro Attilio PS088
Carrasco Miguel Angel IS018
Carrozzino D. IS059
Carrus Giuseppe IS060, IS069
Caselli Gabriele PS129
Caso Letizia IS064
Castellani Valeria IS015, IS029
Castelli Ilaria IS054
Catellani Patrizia IS002
Cattani Roberta PS129
Cees Midden IS023
Cehajic-Clancy Sabina IS008
Cei Alberto IS021
Celia Giovanna IS045
Celmi Rossella PS121
Čermák Ivo IS040
Cervaolo Rosalba IS018
Cervone Daniel IS032
Cesa-Bianchi M. IS059
Chaloupka Christine EIS153, EIS154
Chang Lei IS015
Chen Beiwen IS055
Cheng Fei PS090
Cheng Ying IS077
Cheung Fanny IS039, IS063
Chicherio Christian IS056
Childress-Beatty Lindsay EIS156
Chirkov Valery IS070
Chirumbolo Antonio IS016
Chit Hei Mok Peter IS063
Chomienne Marie Helene IS026
Christensen Anders Korsgaard EIS137
Christensen Pia PS104
Ciancaleoni Matteo PS087
Cicognani Elvira
Cieciuch Jan IS006
Cinquegrana Isabella PS089

Bilewicz Michal IS008, PS131
Bina Manuela EIS154
Bleidorn Wiebke IS024
Bogdanova Olga PS100
Boh Yvonne IS015
Bohlmeijer Ernst IS004
Boiger Michael IS070
Boll Thomas PS112
Bombi Anna Silvia IS015, IS073
Bonaiuto Marino IS060, IS069
Bonapace Isabella PS103
Borella Erika IS056
Borgogni Laura IS028
Bornstein Marc H. IS015
Boski Paweł IS070
Bottosso Emanuele IS029
Bozzaotra Antonella PS080
Brambilla Marco IS002, IS003
Brambilla Maria IS055
Brand Ralf IS021, IS071
Brandelli Costa Angelo IS049
Brandimonte Maria A. IS079
Bray James IS026
Brivio Eleonora IS009
Brol Michał PS090
Broman Toft Madeleine IS061
Brouwer Ingeborg IS061
Brown Jill IS077
Brown Scott PS107
Bruehlman-Senecal Emma PS098
Brundelius Marc IS045
Bruni Coral IS069
Bruno Teresa IS075
Buhl Heike Maria PS097
Bullen Kathryn EIS139
Burchell Kevin IS023
Burholt Vanessa PS112
Bussu Anna PS104
Bustillos Antonio EIS142
Byrne Sonia IS001
Caballer Amparo IS016
Cabrera Natasha IS044
Cacciamani Stefano IS009
Cadinu Mara PS122
Caetano António PS132
Caffo Ernesto IS029
Caffrey Thomas A. IS007
Cagiada Silvana PS102
Cai Huajian IS048
Calderoni Alessandro PS080
Callerame Chiara EIS134
Calmaestra Juan IS057
Camacho-Gingerich Alina IS046
363

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INDEX

de Guzmán María Rosario T. IS077
De Houwer Jan IS062
De Pascalis Paolo IS075
De Piccoli Norma IS033
de Ponte Ulrike EIS151
de Ribaupierre Anik IS056
Deater-Deckard Kirby IS015
Debois Nadine IS021
Deconti Junior IS041
Değirmencioğlu Sedar M. IS025, IS051
Dehue Francine PS095
del Barrio María Victoria IS011, IS018
Dell'Acqua Erica IS040
Dellagiulia Antonia IS001
Delle Fave Antonella IS004
DeNisi Angelo IS013
Denmark Florence PS093, PS12O, PS129
Depolo Marco IS016
Desatnik Alex PS109
Desivilya Syna Helena PS131
Despot Lučanin Jasminka EIS142
Dèttore Davide IS019
Devouche Emmanuel IS034
Di Blasio Paola IS073
Di Fabio A. IS059
Di Fuccio Raffaele PS119
Di Giunta Laura IS015
Di Norcia Anna IS073
Di Nuovo Santo IS064
Di Pietro Daniela PS121
Di Pietro Elena
Di Tecco Cristina IS005
Dickert Stephan PS124
Dighera Bruna PS102
Dimdins Girts IS020
Dimitrakopoulos Ioannis N. EIS136
Dobbs Christine PS112
Dobewall Henrik IS006
Dogan Aysun IS044, IS057
Dol Aranka IS061
Domurat Artur PS132
Donker Marianne IS061
Dora Marta PS083
Doring Anna IS006
Downing George IS001
Duckworth Angela L. PS098
Dumitru Adina IS060
Dupertuis Daniel IS052
Durak Mithat EIS142
Durante Federica IS008, PS122
Ederer Peer IS013
Edwards Carolyn P. IS077
Eichenberg Christiane PS080

Clauss-Ehlers Caroline "CC" IS007, IS046
Clayton Susan IS069
Clerc Jérôme PS088
Clow Angela PS081
Coen Sharon PS096
Cogoni Carlotta PS122
Cohen Judith IS029
Colombo Barbara IS054, IS064
Colombo Monica IS003
Colucci Francesco Paolo IS003
Consiglio Chiara IS028
Contarino A. PS103
Conti C. IS059
Cooke Anne PS130
Cooper Saths IS035, EIS146
Cornoldi Cesare IS056
Corral-Verdugo Victor IS069
Correia Santos Susana PS132
Costa José Joaquim PS127
Costa Raqual IS036
Costantini Giulio IS062
Costantino Erminia
Costantino Erminia on behalf of Giuseppe
Costantino IS027, IS031, IS052
Costantino Giuseppe IS027, IS031, IS052
Coulson Neil PS101
Cova Alessandra PS123
Cozzolino Mauro IS045
Craig Tony IS060
Creaner Mary EIS141
Crease Lark Michelle IS079
Crespi Chiara IS019
Cristini Carlo IS059
Croce Luigi PS092
Crombach Anselm PS128
Crutzen Veronique IS005
Cusano Michele PS089
Czerniawska Ewa IS053
D'Amore Salvatore PS083
D’Amore Salvatore PS086
D’Innella Capano Vincenzo PS099
Dale Philip PS100
Dalen Nina EIS147, EIS152, EIS155
Daniela Marzana PS097
Danielsen Eva EIS143
Dankner Danny IS037
Daolio Omar IS029
Davidov Eldad IS006, IS020
Davis John M. PS120
De Angelis Floriana PS121
De Dominicis Stefano IS023
de Freitas Perez Lucia Maria PS116
De Guissmé Laura IS008
364

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INDEX

Frías Armenta Martha IS069, PS104
Frick Andrea PS088
Friedman Victor PS131
Fryer David IS035, EIS140
Fukuzawa Ai IS048
Fulcheri Mario IS059
Fülöp Márta IS036, IS047
Fumagalli Giacomo Davide IS073
Gabbiadini Alessandro IS008
Gaggioli Andrea IS064
Gaia Maria Grazia PS103
Galarza Laura PS125
Galdi Silvia PS122
Galimberti Carlo IS009
Galosi Serena PS087
Garazha Mariya PS105
García Camilo IS036
Garcia Esther IS16
García Mira Ricardo IS060
García-Cueto Eduardo IS012
Garombo Maura Franca PS103
Garrett Douglas D. IS056
Gartzia Leire PS132
Gatautis Rimantas PS118
Gatterer Gerald EIS142
Gatti Fabiana IS009
Gauthier Janel PS086, PS093, EIS136, EIS146
Gavin Jeff PS101
Gaysina Darya PS108
Geertsema Henk EIS144, EIS147, EIS152,
EIS155
Geisinger Kurt IS039
Gennari Maria Luisa IS027
Gennari Marialuisa PS104
Gennaro Alessandro IS16
Gerbino Maria IS029, IS045
Geroulanou Klio PS083
Ghisletta Paolo IS056
Gianotti Laura PS103
Gilardi T. IS078
Giner-Sorolla Roger PS113
Giotsa Artemis EIS135, EIS139
Giovanelli Chiara PS109
Giovannini Dino IS003
Godwin Jennifer IS015
Goldbeck Lutz IS043
Goldmann Petr IS040
Göllner Richard IS024
Goncalves Susana PS127
Gonzales-Monteagudo J. IS059
Gonzalez Anabel IS066
Gonzalez Bono Esperanza IS036
Gopher Daniel IS037

Eisenberg Nancy IS018
Elbe Anne-Marie IS021, IS071
Elbert Thomas PS128
Elliot Andrew J. IS036
Elster Andrey PS115
Emiral Ekin EIS142
Endrass Jérôme PS128
Erchova Regina PS105
Ermakov Pavel PS094
Escotorin Soza Pilar IS045
Esposito G. IS059
Eyssel Friederike PS113
Ezra Ohad IS055
Fabrizi Adele IS019
Fachechi Elisa PS122
Fagin Martin IS079
Fagnani Corrado IS057, IS058
Fagot Delphine IS056
Falender Carol PS111, EIS141, EIS149
Falk Simone IS034
Fan Weiqiao IS063
Fantini Francesca IS027, IS040
Farwaha Summet IS015
Federico Francesca IS069
Fedotova Olga PS094
Feeney Judith PS097
Fernandes Costa Silvia PS132
Fernandez Isabel IS078, EIS134
Fernández-Ballesteros Rocío EIS142
Fernández-Castilla Béatriz PS083
Ferrante Donatella IS079
Ferrari Francesco PS113
Ferrari Pier Francesco IS022
Ferri Paolo IS009
Ferring Dieter PS112, EIS142
Fida Roberta IS028
Fiedler Klaus IS062
Figueroa Victor PS086
Filippa Manuela IS034
Filippova Maria EIS137
Fiore Francesca PS129
Flavian Carlos PS118
Florance Ian IS039
Fokkema Tineke PS112
Fonticoli E. IS078
Formenti Lucia IS078
Forresi Barbara IS029
Forti Guadalupe IS052
Fraccaroli Franco IS028
Fraczek Adam IS074
Francescato Donata IS033
Franco Fabia IS034
Freda Maria Francesca IS059
365

SYMPOSIA

INDEX

Hofgaard Tor Levin EIS143
Hofmann Wilhelm IS042
Hughes Sean IS062
Hurvey Caroline IS041
Iavicoli Sergio IS005
Ihle Andreas IS056
Iliescu Dragos IS039
Imura Osamu PS091
Ingusci Emanuela IS016
Ioverno S. PS086
Ismatullina Victoria PS108
Izquierdo Conrad IS045
Jacobs Niels PS095
Jäkel Julia IS044
Jankowski Tomasz IS058
Jansen Petra PS088
Jarolimova Eva EIS142
Javier Rafael Art. IS007, IS046
Jenkins Sharon Rae IS040, IS041
Jensen Elizabeth IS046
Jessel John IS010
Jimenez Aida PS125
Johnson Natalie IS077
Jokela Markus IS024
Jolliffe Wendy IS079
Jones Caroline PS096
Joseph Dionne IS027
Juffer Femmie IS001
Kagan Carolyn IS051
Kalteis Karin EIS152
Kamel Boulos Maged N. IS076
Karademas Evangelos C. IS004
Karakatsani Despina PS110, PS127
Karic Toni PS101
Karl Ute PS112
Kaslow Nadine PS111
Katuzny Katie PS083
Kavussanu Maria IS071
Keitel-Korndörfer Anja PS109
Keller Carmen IS061
Kende Anna PS096
Kennedy Kerry PS110, PS126
Kenneth A. Dodge IS015
Kessels Ursula IS032
Kiefner-Burmeister Allison IS057
Kinderman Peter PS130, EIS135
Klar Yechiel IS008
Klein Annette M. PS109
Kliegel Matthias IS056
Köbach Anke PS128
Kobayashi Chihiro IS048
Kogut Tehila PS124
Kõiv Kristi PS126

Graf Peter IS079
Graf Sylvie EIS151
Grandjean Didier IS034
Gratier Maya IS034
Greblo Zrinka EIS138
Green Robert-Jay PS083, PS086
Greenshpan Jacob IS037
Grégoire Jacques IS039
Grenier Jean IS026
Gridley Nicole IS047
Grieff Samuel IS013
Grossi Enzo PS092
Grote Masha IS021
Gu Ruolei IS048
Guarnieri Silvia PS097
Gudjonsson Gisli IS064
Guest David IS016
Guevara-Guerrero Marlenny PS107
Gueverra Darwin PS098
Gummerum Michaela IS047
Gunther Nicole PS095
Guo Jianyou IS065
Gupta Taveeshi IS047
Gurdal Sevtap IS015
Haase Michael IS067
Hagenaars Polli EIS135
Hall Ross EIS138
Hammer Nina IS022
Han Buxin IS065
Hansen Miriam PS094
Haramaki Yutaka PS091
Harel Inbal PS124
Harizuka Susumu PS091
Harries Tim IS023
Hartmann Christina IS061
Hasking Penelope IS038
Hatzigeorgiadis Antonis IS071
Haugland Bente Storm Mowatt IS026
Hauke Nicole IS002
Haukkala Ari IS061
Hawley Patricia IS036
Hawrot Anna IS053
Hayiou-Thomas Emma PS100
Heath Hannah PS101
Hecker Tobias PS128
Hendriks Maurits IS021
Hermenau Katharin PS128
Hernández-Guzmán Laura EIS146
Herzog Walter IS032
Hess Markus IS057
Hirst William IS079
Hjartnes Schjødt Britt Randi EIS134
Hodgetts Darrin IS035
366

SYMPOSIA

INDEX

Leiter Micheal P. IS028
Lemberg Katja PS102
Lepri Gian Luigi PS104
Levontin Liat PS124
Leyendecker Birgit IS044
Li Jing IS047
Li Lijuan Joanna PS110, PS126, PS127
Liberska Hanna IS074
Licata Laurent IS008
Liefooghe Baptist IS062
Ligorio M. Beatrice IS009
Lilley Carmen IS032
Lindenberger Ulman IS056
Lingiardi Vittorio IS049, PS086
Lionetti Francesca IS001
Litman Leib IS027, IS031, IS052
Llorca Anna IS018
Locke Abigail PS096
Lodetti Giovanni PS123
Lodi Ernesto PS104
Loots Gerrit IS034
Loperfido F. Feldia IS009
Lopez-Perez Belen IS047
Loránd Eötvös PS096
Lorente Laura IS016
Loureiro Vera Regina PS116
Lövdén Martin IS056
Lovell Jacqui EIS145
Lowet Koen EIS150
Lowman Rodney PS125
Lozano Luis Manuel IS012
Lucanin Damir EIS142
Lucidi Fabio IS071
Luengo Kanacri Bernadette Paula IS011,
IS018, IS045
Luik Piret IS057
Lund Henrick PS119
Lunetti Carolina IS015
Lunt Ingrid EIS143, EIS148
Luzzi M. IS078
Maass Anne IS032, PS122
MacDonald Stuart W.S. IS056
Macek Petr IS025
Macsinga Irina IS060
Madani Amal O. IS007
Maercker Andreas PS128
Magley Vicki IS028
Maini Ilenia IS029
Maiorano T. IS064
Maison Dominika PS118
Makarova Elena IS032
Malanchini Margherita PS100
Mallia Luca IS071

Kokko Katja IS017
Kolienko Tatiana PS100
Koller Silvia IS049
Kolman Ludek EIS151
Konopka Karolina IS074
Konttinen Hanna IS061
Kopetz Catalina IS042
Korhonen Riitta PS127
Korkut Yeşim EIS 140, EIS 147, EIS149,
EIS155, EIS156
Kosonogov Vladimir PS094
Kővágó Pál IS008
Kovas Yulia PS100
Kozar Iryna IS034
Kramer Arthur IS037
Krámská Lenka PS090
Krámský David PS090
Kriek Hennie IS013
Kringelbach Morten L. IS022
Kristof Kora IS051
Kross Ethan PS098
Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz Beata PS110, PS126,
PS127
Kuchenbecker Shari Young IS030
Kühn Boris PS112
Kumru Asiye IS077
Kuntz Anabel IS020
Kuriansky Judy PS093
Kurman Jenny IS048
Labella Mirko PS103
Labunskaya Vera PS094
Lachowicz-Tabaczek Kinga IS058
Laghi Fiorenzo IS015
Laguna Mariola PS132
Lähteenmäki Liisa IS061
Laible Deborah IS077
Lamb Michael E. IS024
Landi Giulia PS099
Lang Fredi EIS144
Langmeyer Alexandra IS017
Lansford Jennifer IS015
Lantos Nóra PS096
Lanz Margherita PS097
Laschinger Heather IS028
Latorre Navarro Maria Felisa IS016
Lawrence Ashley IS077
Lazuras Lambros IS071
Lazzari Davide PS103
Lechner Clemens IS024
Ledermann Thomas IS072
Ledon Aurélie IS021
Ledzińska Maria IS053
Lee Carol IS015
367

SYMPOSIA

INDEX

Mercurio Lara IS032
Meringolo Patrizia IS033, EIS145
Mestre Maria IS077
Mestre Vicenta IS11, IS018
Mesurado Belén IS018, PS084
Meucci Carolina IS052
Midden Cees IS023
Miglino Orazio PS119
Mijas Magdalena PS083
Milani Luca IS073
Milczarek Malgorzata IS005
Milesi Patrizia PS096
Minghetti Mattia PS099
Miranda Maria Concetta IS015, PS119
Miranda Rodrigues Francisco IS076
Miscioscia Marina PS086
Mišigoj-Duraković Marjeta EIS138
Mitina Olga PS110
Mitrofan Nicolae IS059
Moè Angelica PS088
Möhring Wenke PS088
Moleiro Carla EIS151
Molo Maria Teresa IS019
Montgomery Henry IS020
Moon Amy IS047
Morbidini Chiara PS122
Morganti Francesca IS064
Morio Hiroaki IS048
Morrissey Shirley EIS141
Morton J. Bruce IS034
Mosquera Dolores IS066
Motti-Stefanidi Frosso IS017, IS044
Mourinho Baptista Telmo PS093
Muhamedrahimov Rifkat J. EIS134
Munduate Lourdes EIS148
Muñiz José IS012
Münker-Kramer Eva EIS137
Munsch Simone IS072
Murakami Fumio IS048
Murdock Elke PS112
Murphy Kevin R. IS013
Murray Laura IS043
Murray Micah M. IS014
Naglieri Jack A. PS087
Nambudiri Ranjeet PS084
Namer Yudit EIS155
Nandi Corina PS128
Napoli Angelo PS089
Nardelli Nicola PS086
Nardi Henrique Caetano IS049
Nardo Giampietro PS092
Naruskov Karin IS057
Narvaez Darcia IS077

Malone Patrick S. IS015
Malykh Sergey PS100, PS108
Maman Yair IS031, IS052
Manfrinati Andrea IS003
Mannarino Anthony P. IS029, IS043
Mannetti Lucia IS060
Männistö Satu IS061
Mansueto Giovanni PS129
Manzo Stefano PS080
Maras Pam EIS140
Maras Pamela IS047, EIS140
Marc Gabriela IS052
Marchetti Antonella IS054, PS109
Marengo Davide PS097
Mari Silvia IS008, PS122
Maria Ángeles Molina EIS142
Maria Concetta Miranda IS015
Maricchiolo Fridanna IS060
Marta Elena IS015, IS025, PS097, PS104
Martí Manuel IS045
Martí Noguera Juan José IS045
Martin Brestovansky IS045
Martina Lucia IS050
Martino M. L. IS059
Martins Jorge Emanuel PS103
Marzana Daniela IS025, PS090, PS097
Masera Giuseppe IS004
Maslach Christina IS028
Maslovaric G. IS078
Mastronardi C. IS078
Matthes Michiel IS017
Matthies Ellen IS060
Matusiewicz Alexis IS042
Mauri Maurizio PS118
Mazzone Angela IS073
Mazzoni Elvis IS009
Mazzoni S. PS086
Mc Guckin Conor PS095
McCormack Cathy IS035
McCormick Mercedes A. PS120, PS129
McElvaney Rosaleen EIS148
McReynolds Larry IS027
Medico Denise IS049
Meiring Deon IS063
Meksin Robert IS079
Melandri Giovanna IS050
Mella Nathalie IS056
Melvin Glenn IS038
Méndez Milagros PS125
Mendoza-Denton Rodolfo IS032
Mendzerickaya Yuliya PS094
Menesini Ersilia IS009, IS010, IS057
Merati Luisa PS102, PS103
368

SYMPOSIA

INDEX

Patrizi Patrizia IS064, PS104
Pattyn Nathalie IS034
Paturzo C. IS078
Pazzaglia Francesca PS088
Peck Emily IS028
Pedrosa Ignacio IS012
Peer Eyal PS124
Peiró José M. IS005, IS016, PS093, PS125,
EIS148
Peirone L. IS059
Pemberton Richard PS130
Peña Alampay Liane IS015
Penner Louis A. PS098
Penninx Brenda IS061
Pensiero Nicola IS024
Perilli S. IS078
Perlmuter Rotem IS048
Perrucci Vittore IS009
Persiani Marisa PS121
Perugini Marco IS062
Pettifor Jean L. EIS146
Pezzica Sara IS073
Pfeiffer Steven IS053
Pieri Michelle IS009
Piette Alain IS005
Pillay Anthony PS111
Pinto Giuliana IS073
Pirchio Sabine IS069
Piroddi Chiara IS067
Pirro Piero Stanley PS103
Piskernik Bernard IS022
Plener Paul IS038
Plomin Robert PS100
Podlesek Anja EIS143
Podmanicky Ivan IS045
Pólya Tibor IS008
Pomesano Elena PS123
Porte James IS031
Postek Sławomir IS053
Poštuvan Vita EIS134, EIS143, EIS152
Preiss Marek PS090
Prescott Diana L. IS026
Příhodová Tereza PS090
Procentese Fortuna IS051
Prunas Antonio IS019, IS049
Pugliese Silvia Viviana IS018
Pulkkinen Lea IS017
Punt David-Jan PS087
Rabaglietti Emanuela PS097
Rabin Tali PS115
Rajsky Andrej IS045
Ramos Anne Carolina PS112
Randall Ashley K. IS072

Nath Papri PS084
Nave Yeal PS124
Nederland Pierre EIS139, EIS147
Nicolas Michel EIS138
Nikolai Tomas EIS142
Nilsson Andreas IS023
Nilsson Artur IS020
Nizowskih Nina PS110
Nocentini Annalaura IS010, IS057
Nohavová Alena PS090
Nuno da Costa Pedro Alexandre PS083
O’Connor Daryl PS101
O’Donovan Analise PS111, EIS141
Obschonka Martin IS024
Oburu Paul IS015
Odendaal Aletta IS039
Odintsova Veronica PS085
Oerlemans Anoek PS082
Oldani Gaia PS123
Oleś Piotr K. IS058
Oni Olawale PS096
Onreat Emma IS020
Ordoñez Oscar PS107
Orehek Edward IS042
Ornelas José IS033
Orsucci F. IS059
Ortego Rosario IS057
Osborne Randall PS120
Ostacoli Luca IS067
Ouwens Machteld A. IS061
Overbye Maria IS021
Ozawa Eiji PS091
Pachi Dimitra IS025
Pacilli Maria Giuseppina PS122
Padilla-Walker Laura IS077
Pagone Paolo Roberto PS086
Pais Ernesto IS052
Pajardi Daniela Maria IS064
Paladino Maria Paola PS113
Palladino Benedetta Emanuela IS010, IS057
Palmieri Sara PS129
Palumbo Anna PS089
Palumbo Gabriella PS085
Panchenko Lyudmyla PS105
Panchenko Oleg PS105
Panno Angelo IS060
Panunzi Sara PS087
Paoloni G. IS059
Paruzel-Czachura Mariola PS090
Paschenko Svitlana PS105
Passiatore Ylenia IS069
Pastorelli Concetta IS011, IS015, IS018,
IS029, IS045
369

SYMPOSIA

INDEX

Sabate Nuria IS031
Sacchezin S. IS078
Sacchi Simona IS003, IS054
Sagiv Lilach IS006, PS115
Salmivalli Christina IS010
Salomão de La Plata Cury Tardivo Leila
IS041
Salvador Alicia IS036
Samper Paula IS011, IS018, IS077
Sandgren Maria IS020
Sándor Mónika IS047
Sanfey Alan IS054
Sansone Carmela PS129
Sansone Nadia IS009
Santacreu Marta EIS142
Santamaria Federica IS015
Santinello Massimo IS050
Santoro Francesca PS087
Santos Elizabete IS052
Santos M. A. IS041
Sapouna Maria IS010
Sarchielli Guido IS059
Sardi Gian Marco IS052
Sassaroli Sandra PS129
Saunders Benjamin IS043
Sborlini Irene IS059
Scaduto Alessandro Antonio IS041
Scali Thèrese PS083
Scandurra Cristiano IS049
Schaal Susanne PS128
Schade Jens EIS154
Scheepers Floor PS082
Scheithauer Herbert IS057
Schmiedek Florian IS056
Schoebi Dominik IS024, IS072
Schulte Volker EIS133
Schultz P. Wesley IS023, IS069
Schultze-Krumbholz Anja IS057
Schützhofer Bettina EIS153
Schwartz Shalom H. IS006
Schwarz Beate PS112
Scopelliti Massimiliano IS069
Scott Zuzana IS025
Sebestyén Nóra IS047
Seddig Daniel IS006
Seijo Natalia IS068
Sekerdej Maciej PS115
Sękowski Andrzej IS053
Serchielli Guido IS059
Serek Jan IS025
Serrano Miguel Angel IS036
Setakis Efrosini PS100
Settanni Michele PS097

Ratcliff Roger IS056
Raz Michal PS131
Razmus Wiktor PS132
Re Anna Maria IS056
Re Tania Simona PS102, PS103
Rechter Eyal PS115
Remaschi Laura EIS145
Ren Fen IS063
Renati Roberta IS053
Rentfrow Peter Jason IS024
Rettie Ruth IS023
Rezzonico G. IS059
Ribaupierre Anik de IS056
Richards Jennifer PS082
Richaud María Cristina IS011, IS018
Ricou Miguel EIS144, EIS152, EIS155
Riggio Ronald E. IS030
Righi Elena IS029
Rigobello Laura IS001
Risser Ralf EIS153, EIS154
Ritella Giuseppe IS009
Rivera Natanael IS036
Roberson Deborah M. IS070
Roberts Claire-Marie EIS138
Robinson Sarita PS081
Roccas Sonia IS006, PS115
Rocha Artur IS076
Roche Olivar Robert IS045
Rodham Karen PS101
Rodic Maja PS100
Rodrigo Maria Jose IS001
Rodríguez Isabel IS016
Roe Robert EIS140
Rogard Vincent PS125
Rojas-Ospina Tatiana PS107
Romeo Marina PS125
Rooze Magda EIS137
Roques Marjorie IS041
Rosenzweig Cheskie IS052
Rosina Alessandro PS097
Rosseger Astrid PS128
Rössger Lars EIS154
Rossi Roberta IS19
Rosso C. PS103
Roth Guy IS055
Rowicka Magdalena IS074
Rowiński Tomasz IS006
Ruffaldi Emanuele IS037
Ruggiero Giovanni Maria PS129
Russo Vincenzo PS118
Rutkowska Marta IS074
Ryff Carol IS058
Saari Salli EIS137
370

SYMPOSIA

INDEX

Straumsheim Per A. EIS142, EIS148
Streit Cara IS077
Strepparava Maria Grazia IS059
Strohmeier Dagmar IS044
Stuchlíková Iva PS090
Suárez-Álvarez Javier IS012
Sucha Matus EIS154
Supper Barbara IS022
Sveaas Nora EIS136, EIS140
Sverdlik Noga PS115, PS124
Tagliabue Semira PS097
Talsma Durk IS014
Tamanza Giancarlo PS104
Tani Franca PS097
Tapanya Sombat IS015
Tarkiainen Eija PS102
Tasker F. PS086
Teepe Karin EIS133
Tennet Howard IS028
Thartori Eriona IS015, IS018, IS029
Thomas Alexander EIS151
Thompson Ava EIS136, EIS140
Thompson Fran IS010
Thorisdottir Hulda IS020
Tikhomireva Tatiana PS100
Tikhomirova Tatiana PS108
Tikkanen Tuomo IS017
Tisak John IS057
Tisak Marie S. IS057
Titova Alisa PS094
Tizmann Peter F. IS044
Todisco Patrizia IS068
Tolmie Andrew Kenneth EIS153
Tomasetto Carlo PS122
Tordera Núria IS016
Torricelli Felice Damiano IS050
Tosto Maria Grazia PS100
Totawar Abhishek PS084
Totenhagen Casey J. IS072
Trautwein Ulrich IS024
Trofimov Andrii PS105
Tsang Christine D. IS034
Tummino Vito IS052
Tur-Porcar Ana IS011, IS077
Ucanok Zehra IS057
Uhlaner Lorraine PS132
Ujhelyi Adrienn PS096
Urbánek Tomáš IS040
Uribe Tirado Liliana Maria IS015
Uusitalo-Malmivaara Lotta IS004
Vaiciukynaite Egle PS118
Vaes Jeroen PS122
Vagni M. IS064

Sette Stefania IS015
Shaboltas Alla EIS139, EIS144
Shamay-Tsoory Simone IS048
Shapiro Jenna IS028
Sharir Dan IS052
Sharvit Keren IS003
Shaw Rachel PS101
Shenk Dena EIS142
Shi Yu IS055
Shi Yuanyuan IS048
Silani Giorgia PS122
Silbereisen Rainer K. IS024
Silvia Bombi Anna IS073
Simonelli A. PS086
Simonelli Chiara IS019
Simonenkova Irina EIS138
Simones Mario PS103
Simpson Terry EIS149
Sinclair Carole EIS141, EIS149, EIS156
Singh Shailendra PS117
Sirigatti S. IS059
Sironi Emiliano PS097
Skey Michael IS003
Skimina Ewa IS006
Skinner Ann T. IS015
Skuterud Anders EIS150
Slatcher Richard B. IS072
Smedley Richard PS101
Smeets Kirsten PS082
Smith Michael PS081
Smith Peter K. IS010
Smorti Martina PS097
Sobolewska Tatiana IS034
Söderström Kerstin EIS135
Soldatova Elena EIS142
Soncini Francesco IS029
Sorbring Emma IS015
Sorgente Antonella PS097
Sorgi K. IS059
Sorić Zrinka EIS138
Sorokowski Piotr IS070
Soukupová Tereza IS040
Spence Laschinger Heather K. IS028
Srivastava Kailash B. L. PS117
Srivastava Manjari PS117
Stanescu D. F. IS059
Stark Wolfgang IS051
Stathi Sofia IS003
Stavroula Leka IS005
Stawski Robert S. IS056
Steffgen Georges IS057
Steinebach Christoph EIS133
Stepankova Hana EIS142
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Wang Guoqiang IS065
Wang Lijuan IS077
Wang Qian IS063
Wang Zhe PS100
Watts Leon PS101
Waxman Richard IS031, IS052
Weierstall Roland PS128
Wendt Verena PS109
Wernekink Uwe IS044
Wetherell Mark PS081
White Elaine PS100
White Rachel
Wiers Reinout IS042
Wiesmann Ulrich IS004
Winkens Laura IS061
Witkowska Marta IS008
Witting Andrea IS022
Włodzimierz Strus IS006
Wojciszke Bogdan IS002
Wu Lili IS048
Wylleman Paul IS021
Xella Carla Maria IS075
Yamaguchi Susumu IS048
Yang Qiuli IS065
Yaremchuk Oksana PS105
Zabukovec Vlasta EIS143
Zaccagnino Maria IS068
Zalewska Anna Maria PS110, PS126, PS127
Żaliński Adam PS132
Zamami Airi PS091
Zambarbieri Daniela PS118
Zanazzi Luca IS009
Zani Bruna IS025, IS051
Zappalà Salvatore EIS148
Zavialova Irina EIS142
Zelli Arnaldo IS015, IS071
Zhang Jianxin IS063
Zhang Kai
Zhang Kai IS065
Zhou Mingjie IS063
Zhou Xinlin PS100
Zhu Huan IS065
Zhu Liqi IS047
Zimbardo Philip G. IS030
Zingora Tibor EIS151
Zlokovich Martha S. PS120
Zoëga Ramsøy Thomas PS118
Zogmaister Cristina PS122
Zucconi Alberto EIS133
Zuffianò Antonio IS045
Ӧzdam Ceylan PS113

Valchev Velichko H. IS063
Valencia Álvaro Iván PS107
Valencia Marshall PS084
Valerio Paolo IS049, IS059
Van Assche Jasper IS020
van Atteveldt Nienke IS014
Van Cleemput Katrien PS095
van de Vijver Fons J. R. IS063
van der Gaag Mark IS066
van Dijk Erik IS047
van Dijk Marijn PS107
van Dillen Lotte IS047
van Geert Paul PS107
Van Hiel Alain IS020
van Ijzendoorn Marinus H. IS001, IS022
Van Puyvelde Martine IS034
Van Rossen Edward EIS144, EIS147
van Strien Tatjana IS061
van Tilburg Theo PS112
van Zomeren Martijn PS096
Vandebosch Heidi IS010, PS095
Vasin Georgy PS108
Västfjäll Daniel PS124
Vecchione Michele IS006, IS057, IS058
Vecho Olivier PS083
Vecina María Luisa PS090
Venturini Elisa IS041
Vereitinova Tatiana PS121
Veronique Crutzen IS005
Vezzali Loris IS003
Vibert Sarah IS041
Victor Christina PS112
Vidnere Mara PS126
Vilhena Maria Cecilia IS041
Villajos Esther IS016
Vines Robyn IS026
Visser Marjolein IS061
Vlasova Olena PS105
Vögele Claus EIS150
Volkart Anne-Christine EIS133
Völlink Trijntje PS095
Volpato Chiara IS008, PS122
von Klitzing Kai PS109
Vorobyeva Elena PS094
Voronin Ivan PS108
Vrbová Jana PS090
Vyas Ruta PS117
Wagner Ulrich EIS135, EIS136
Wainwright Tony PS130, EIS134
Waitoki Waikaremoana EIS146
Walker Carl IS035
Wallace Mark T. IS014
Walper Sabine IS017
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O15
CONSUMER EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN SPAIN: PRELIMINARY
RESULTS
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Esther Lopez-Zafra, University of Jaén, Jaén – Spain
Manuel Pulido-Martos, University of Jaén, Jaén – Spain
Carmen Sanchez Garcia, University of Jaén, Jaén – Spain
Anna Andryushchenko, University of Jaén, Jaén – Spain
Antonio José Carrillo Lopez, University of Jaén, Jaén – Spain

Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to the abilities/competencies that an individual has about emotions.
Consumer behavior is still a new venue of research. Kidwell et al. (2008) propose Consumer Emotional
Intelligence Scale (CEIS) under the ability model with good results in USA and China. Our purpose was the
adaptation and validation of CEIS in Spain. For the linguistic and cultural adaptation we follow the
International Test Commission guidelines. Four American and 4 Spanish made the process finally discussed
by three researchers. This process revealed the existence of cultural differences in building sentences with
linguistic nuances interpreted positively or negatively by various judges. For the evaluation phase and
consensus, a pilot with forty participants indicated a good understanding and clarity of the items. For
validation we followed the same original scale procedure. We use two different samples (132 undergrads;
120 non-undergrads, n = 252) to determine construct validity. Preliminary analyses show that it is not
consistent with the original structure. Statistical indicators indicate a poor correlation between items, and the
test-retest points to a lack of reliability, even obtaining significant and negative correlations among many of
the items. Our results question the usefulness of CEIS in Spain. Thus, we propose to create a new tool that
overcomes the shortcomings of the CEIS and allow us to apply it to decision-making on the use of healthy
food products.

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O16
THE SOURCES OF ISLAMIC RADICALISM
C13. Culture and society – Religion
Ghorbanali Ganji Jamehshoorani, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr - Iran

Islamic Radicalism has become a serious problem in central Asia and Caucasus as well as other regions of
the world having predominantly Muslim population. The causes of this radicalization are hotly debated. It is
the aim of this investigation to present an inclusive fact finding research with the hope of shedding some
light on various probable sources of Islamic Radicalism in the Central Asian nations. To this end, attention
has been given to both internal and external factors s of extremism as opposed to some researches that have
focused exclusively on either internal or external factors.In this paper, it is argued that internal factors such
as religious oppression during Soviet rule, economic backwardness, low level education, sociopolitical
unawareness, and the existence of historically famous religious cities which prior to communist regime
functioned as the centers of Islamic educational training and ideology fostered religious extremism. With
respect to external factors, it is argued that Saudi Arabia along with Emirate, Qatar and Pakistan, all
predominately belonging to Sunni sect of Islam, in their rivalry to contain the propagation of Shia sect by the
Islamic Republic of Iran in these newly independent nations of Central Asia, provided spiritual and financial
support to the mostly deprived, marginalized and agonized segments of the Sunni Muslim population to be
armed and trained mainly in Pakistan and Afghanistan to propagate and defend Sharia violently if necessary.
Secondly, the dawn fall of Taliban rule in Afghanistan after September 11 led to the fleeing of some AlQaida members to the neighboring nations as their safe heaven which resulted in making them the militant
defenders of Islamic codes of behavior within these nations. The third external factors perceived to be the
precipitant of Islamic extremism was the idea of preventing the conversion of young Moslems to Christianity
by any ways and means in post-Soviet identity crisis.

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O18
AMBITIONS AT WORK: A COMPARISON OF STUDENTS AND
EMPLOYEES IN MASCULINE AND FEMININE CONTEXTS
D16. Work and organization – Other
Esther Lopez-Zafra Lopez-Zafra, University of Jaén, Jaén - Spain
Alice H. Eagly, Northwestern University, Evanston - United States
This study analyzed whether female or male students are more ambitious than employed women or men in
relation to achieving a higher position in organizational contexts that are congruent versus incongruent with
their gender role. The participants were 670 (311 men and 359 women) from two categories (391 students
and 391 employees); 206 were studying or working in male-congruent settings and 464 in female-congruent
settings. Surveyors asked students and employees to voluntarily participate in this study. Participants
received a questionnaire in which they were asked to imagine how they would react to a promotion to a
leadership position in their organization (for the employees) or a future organization congruent with their
field of study (for students). Then they answered questions about their beliefs about the consequences of the
promotion, their core self-evaluations that would result from the promotion, positive and negative emotions
the promotion would cause, and their gender role ideology. Results showed that individuals in masculine
contexts were significantly more ambitious than individuals in feminine contexts, regardless of their sex or
status. However, students thought that consequences were more positive than the employed women and men
did. Furthermore, women (both students and employees) in congruent contexts had a more positive selfevaluation than women in incongruent contexts, but men had a higher self-concept than women, regardless
gender of context. Key Words. Ambition, gender ideology, men, gender role-congruency, students vs
employees, women.

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O19
THE EFFECT OF EDUCATION ON THE ATTITUDE OF MULTIETHNIC
POPULATION IN GOLESTAN PROVINCE, IRAN
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
Ghorbanali Ganji Jamehshoorani, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr – Iran

Golestan Province on the coast of Caspian Sea in Iran holds a multiethnic population. So, one of the major
objectives in this research was to assess the effect of education on the held attitude of the members of each
ethnic group toward the members of other ethnics. To achieve this objective, the attitude of each ethnic
group on four dimensions of economic, politics, culture and social interaction with other ethnic groups was
obtained through a questionnaire. T-test technique was employed to compare the attitude of two independent
groups: Illiterate and literate, lower and higher educated groups. Inferential statistical data indicates that
education has an inverse effect on the favorable attitude held by the individual in each ethnic group toward
other ethnics. Firstly, illiterate individuals in each ethnic group has more favorable attitude than literate ones
in accepting and showing inclination to have interaction across ethnic lines. Secondly, lower educated people
in each ethnic group inclined more than higher level educated ones in accepting and having interaction with
other ethnic groups. The difference of attitude between illiterate and literate, and also between lower and
higher educated people in each ethnic groups towered other ethnic groups, are statistically significant at
p<.05. Hence,the general conclusion that could be drawn is that the increase in individual education leads to
an increase in his negative attitude toward other groups. The widely held accepted view that widespread
education is one of the major prerequisite for cultural pluralism seems no to be holding true, at least, in
multiethnic population of Golestan Province, Iran.

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O20
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RELIGIOUS ATTITUDES AND DEPRESSION
A16. General issues and basic processes - Other
Mohammad Mehdi Naderi, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr – Iran

Religious attitudes have influences on mental health. The main aim of the present study is to investigate the
relationship between religious attitudes and depression. The statistical sample of the study is 129 students of
Islamic university of Azadshahr which are selected based on random sampling. subjects are asked to fill out
the Beck`s Depression Inventory (1978) and Religious Attitude Questionnaire (Serahzade, 1987). Pearson
Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Factor Regression are used to analyze the research hypothesis. The
findings of the study suggest that there exists significant relationship between depression and religious
attitudes. Furthermore, religious attitudes can explain the depression variance significantly.

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O23
WOMEN’S WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN THE
PHILIPPINES
D12. Work and organization - Safety culture and climate
Jinky Leilanie Lu, University of the Philippines, Manila - Philippines

This study examined the association between labour intensification due to work intensification and work
extensification and ill health in women in certain manufacturing work in the Philippines. Work
intensification is defined as more workload for each worker, and work extensification as less deadtime or
work rest and more overtime. The sample was 23 establishments and 630 respondents. Workplace
environment monitoring showed exposure to hazards such as noise, chemicals, poor ventilation, and poor
illumination. The most prevalent illnesses and health problems were headache and coughs and colds.
Results of focus group discussions showed adverse work conditions, hazard exposures among women
workers, fast pace of work, close supervision, and prevalent occupational illnesses. . The results indicate that
the health issues of women workers depend on many factors, such as management and supervisory style, job
autonomy, nature of task, and hazard exposures.

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O24
WOMEN SAFETY CULTURE IN MANUFACTURING WORK
D12. Work and organization - Safety culture and climate
Jinky Leilanie Lu, University of the Philippines, Manila - Philippines
In the light of global industrialization, much attention has been focused on occupational factors and their
influence on the health and welfare of workers. This was a cross sectional study using stratified sampling
technique based on industry sizes. The study sampled 24 industries, 6 were small scale industries and 9 each
for medium and large scale industries. Among the 500 respondents, majority were female (88.8%), single
(69.6%) and worked in the production or assembly-line station (87.4%). For females, the most prevalent
hazards were exertion involving back (76.2%), excessive work (69.3%), heat (66.9%), poor ventilation
(56.6%), and chemical exposure (52.4%). Sickness absenteeism was relative high among the workers in this
study accounting for almost 54% among females and 48% among males. Many of the workers also reported
of poor performance at work, boredom, tardiness and absenteeism. From the data generated, important issues
that must be dealt with in work organizations include the quality of work life, and health and safety issues.
Based on these findings, we can conclude that there are still issues on occupational health and safety (OHS)
in the target site of export processing zones in the Philippines. There must be an active campaign for OHS in
industries that are produce for the global market such as the target industries in this study. Keywords:
Occupational health and safety, manufacturing industries, export processing zones, organizational factors,
quality of worklife

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O25
MULTIPLE INTERACTIONS OF HAZARD EXPOSURES, SITUATIONAL
FACTORS AND PERSONAL FACTORS ON BURNOUT AMONG NURSES
D12. Work and organization - Safety culture and climate
Jinky Leilanie Lu, University of the Philippines, Manila – Philippines

This was a cross sectional study, which aimed to determine the interaction between situational, factors, role
stressors, hazard exposure and personal factors among 246 nurses consisting most of females (78.5%) from
the different wards and units in the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). The dominance of female sin the
profession reinforce the prevailing notion that the caring professions such as nursing are relegated to women.
This gives the study its gender perspective. Almost half (49.6%) of the respondents reported being ill due to
work in the past year, and 56.1% missed work because of an illness. Correlation statistics using the
Spearman’s rho showed organizational role stressors was most significant in burnout among nurses in the
Philippine’s largest tertiary hospital. Organizational role stressors consisted of ten dimensions, namely: 1)
Inter-role Distance (IRD); 2) Role Stagnation (RS); 3) Role Expectation Conflict (REC); 4) Role Erosion
(RE); 5) Role Overload (RO); 6) Role Isolation (RI); 7) Personal Inadequacy (PI); 8) Self-role Distance
(SRD); 9) Role Ambiguity; and 10) Resource Inadequacy (RIn). The contribution of the study is in
advancing new concepts in the already existing framework of burnout, and thus, can assist nurses and
hospital administration on how to control this problem. Keywords: Burnout, Organizational Role Stressors,
Hazard Exposures, Situational Factors, Nurses

381

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O29
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING SOFTWARE “PROBLEM SOLVING
ASSISTANT” ON REINFORCEMENT OF PROBLEM SOLVING OF
STUDENTS WITH MATHEMATICS LEARNING DISORDER
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Fereshteh Baezzat, University of Mazandran, Mazandran – Iran
Samaneh Alimohammadi Malayeri, University of Verona, Verona - Italy
Samaneh Alimohammadi Malayeri, University of Verona, Verona - Italy
Objective: The purpose of the present research was the effectiveness of training software “problem solving
assistant” on reinforcement of problem solving of students with mathematics learning disorder. Method:
Research method was quasi-experimental with pretest and posttest design with control group. In order to do
this research, after of administering of, Diagnostic tests (including wechslers intelligence scale for children ,
Iranian kimat test) thirty girl students with mathematics learning disorder were elected from community of
students the fourth and fifth grades of primary school in Qaemshahr city through cluster sampling .Then they
randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. the experimental group received training
software “problem solving assistant” for 8 sessions but the control group didn't receive any intervension.
Data was analyzed through repeated measures analysis of mixed variance. Results: results indicated that
between problem-solving scores mean of experimental group and control group have meaningful
differences. Conclusion: Based on Results, the training software program improved solving problems in
students with mathematics learning disorder. Also this procedures will cause the permanence of the
training after duration of three months. It can be recommended that psychologists and learning disorders
professionals administer this training software program for the reinforcement of problem solving of
students with with mathematics learning disorder. Key words: Problem solving assistant software , solving
problem, mathematics learning disorder, primary school student.

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O32
MINDFULNESSBASED TREATMENT METHODS FOR ADDICTIVE
DISORDERS - EVIDENCE-BASED OR FAITH-BASED
F22. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Sustainability and mindfulness
Wolfgang Beiglboeck, University of Vienna, Vienna – Austria

Mindfulness came in the focus of interest in Psychology about 25 years ago. Its origins lay in Buddhist
meditation techniques where mindfulness plays an important role as a way to the cessation of personal
suffering. Therefore it became of interest in the treatment of psychological disorders as a possibility to cope
with emotional distress and maladaptive behavior. Nevertheless only during the last few years specialized
mindfulness based therapy programs for substance abuse disorders (SUDs) have been developed. Only few
of these treatment approaches have a sound theoretical basis and even fewer are evidence-based. Only three
of them (Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Abuse, Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement
for Opioid Misuse - MORE and Mindfulness-based relapse prevention - MBRP) have been investigated by
more or less extensive research programs to clarify their therapeutic effectiveness. This presentation will
critically discuss if the recently published results of this research legitimates the use of mindfulness based
treatment programs as standard care for SUDs. One main restriction of the ongoing research is that all
subjects of these efficacy trials have been from English-speaking countries. Therefore the results of a pilot
efficacy trial of a German Version of the MBRP will be represented . 30 in-patients and out-patients of a
treatment centre for alcohol addicts participated in this 8-week program. Questionnaires comprising Craving,
mindfulness, self-management and internal vs. external control were administered in a pre-/post-design. To
some extent these measurements could be compared to a control group receiving treatment as usual (TAU).
First results show an encouraging increase not only in mindfulness, but also in other relevant therapy factors.
Nevertheless there are some restrictions to observe when using mindfulness based approaches in the
treatment of SUDs. E.g. there is no or not sufficient research on gender issues and who benefits most of these
programs.

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O38
SCHOLARLY CONSENSUS ON VIDEO GAME VIOLENCE EFFECTS
CONTINUES TO ELUDE: EXAMINING FACTORS RELATED TO
DIFFERING OPINIONS AMONG SCHOLARS ON WHETHER VIOLENT
VIDEO GAMES CAUSE SOCIETAL VIOLENCE
C09. Culture and society - Media and communication
Christopher Ferguson, Department of Psychology, Stetson University, DeLand - United States

Survey evidence has now made clear that no consensus exists among either clinicians or media scholars
regarding the impact of violent media on youth. Some evidence with the general public and with clinicians
suggests that divergent opinions can be explained as consistent with previous generational struggles over
new media such as with comic books and rock music. Namely age, female gender and negative attitudes
toward youth all tend to predict greater willingness to believe video game violence is harmful. However,
these questions have never been addressed among media scholars themselves. The current research
describes a survey study of media scholars examining for factors that influence opinions on video games
including age, gender, negative attitudes toward youth as well as two new concepts, sanctimony bias and
warning bias. Addressing the sociology of media effects research itself may help understand why some
segments of the scientific community continue to make claims about video game effects that are unsupported
by data.

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O41
GUESSING IN MCQ-BASED ASSESSMENTS
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
John Barnard, EPEC Pty Ltd, University of Sydney, Sydney – Australia

This presentation will focus on the scoring of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) as widely used in
assessments with a focus on guessing. Classical Test Theory (CTT) is traditionally used to calculate a score
based on the number of questions answered correctly. Scores can be adjusted for possible guessing using a
form of correction which assumes that guessing is random. In Rasch measurement fit statistics are
calculated. Having item difficulty and test taker ability on a common scale, guessing is suspected if a test
taker responds correctly to a question of which the difficulty is significantly higher than the test taker’s
ability. The three-parameter Item Response Theory (IRT) model includes a pseudo-chance (guessing)
parameter which reportedly estimates the probability of a test taker to correctly guess an answer. Whereas
the correction for guessing formula in CTT is hard to defend, test takers seldom randomly guess and a
guessing parameter value should not be constant, it is argued in Option Probability Theory (OPT) that a
guessing parameter should be a person parameter as it is people who guess. In this theory a realism index is
calculated to indicate the amount of uncertainty in a test taker’s responses. The test taker assigns percentages
to any number of possible answers from which a score and a realism index is calculated.

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O46
TOWARD A THEORY OF MONETARY INTELLIGENCE
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
Thomas Li-Ping Tang, Jennings A. Jones College of Business, Middle Tennessee State University,
Murfreesboro - United States

A growing body of research has explored Monetary Intelligence (MI, money smart). MI examines the
relationships between the affective-behavioral-cognitive (ABC) components of money attitudes and
theoretically appropriate outcomes. Results of MI offer the following insights. On the dark side, affective
love of money motive (Factors Rich, Motivator, and Importance) predicts unethical intentions in multiple
panel studies and cheating behaviors in laboratory experiments. Further, money is Power in the context of
Materialism. Those who value money as Power and do not Budget their money carefully tend to fall into
temptation—worship materialism, impress others, and show off in the social context. On the bright side, in a
cross-cultural study involving individuals in 32 geopolitical entities across six continents, money smart
managers with negative love of money motive but positive stewardship behavior have high pay satisfaction
and life satisfaction. Further, money smart managers adapt the approach coping strategies and enjoy higher
intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction; whereas money smart students have lower importance in making
money, but higher importance in making ethical decisions, and better objective academic achievement (final
course grade) in college (predictive validity). Monetary Intelligence demonstrates individuals’ ability to
monitor their own emotions, behaviors, and cognitions and use the information to guide their thinking and
actions in their everyday lives.

386

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O57
SHORT- AND LONG-TERM COGNITIVE OUTCOMES OF CARDIAC
SURGERY
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Daria Eremina, Department of psychology, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg, Russian
Federation
Recent researches have shown severe cognitive disorders accompanying cardiac surgery. However, mild
cognitive dysfunction, more amenable to prevention and correction, is less studied because of difficulties in
diagnosing. Moreover, the underlying mechanism leading to cognitive decline is still unclear.
For this reason, we aim at analysing the dynamics of cognitive functions, dependent on biomedical and
psychosocial factors, of patients undergoing cardiac surgery without clinically determined signs of dementia.
We also focus on comparing cognitive functioning of patients with the normative data.
Examination of 100 patients of average age 57.4 ± 5.2 years (using WAIS, TMT-test, Stroop test, TAS,
Benton test, etc.) was effected in three stages: before surgery, 12-14 days after surgery, and 3 months after it.
The results obtained demonstrate negative changes in both short- and long-term verbal memory, and also in
attention switching after surgery. Possible reasons for postoperative cognitive decline include conditions and
consequences of the surgery, normal ageing, and brain injury at the time of coronary surgery. At the same
time, positive dynamics in the visual and logical memory, as well as in spatial and verbal-logical thinking,
was observed. Upon rehabilitation, the indicators of psychomotor speed, attention switching, and cognitive
flexibility, which were reduced as compared to the normative data before surgery, have regained their
normal levels 3 months after.

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O66
STEREOTYPICAL ATTITUDES AMONGST STUDENTS AT A SOUTH
AFRICAN UNIVERSITY
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
Kathryn Nel, University of Limpopo, Pretoria - South Africa
Cebile Tebele-Mensele, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa
Elizabeth Nel, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa
Larisa Louw, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa

This study investigated race stereotypical behaviour amongst students at a South African University.
Participants were African (95%), White (3%), Coloured (1%) and Indian/Asian (1%). Females constituted
62% of the sample and males 38%. The average age of respondents was between 17 – 24 years. Participants
completed a racial stereotypes survey which had high internal consistency (Cronbach Alpha .93). The
findings indicated that black students from a rural background found that city blacks lacked African culture
and were overly westernised. It was also noted that they look down on rural blacks. Rural blacks were
stereotypically described as being more respectful, poor and with a greater affinity for African culture.
English speaking whites were described as superior, friendly and dominating whilst Afrikaner whites were
stereotyped as racist, aggressive, violent and hardworking. Indians were perceived as unethical and deceitful
whilst coloureds were noted as being violent and aggressive by blacks and whites of both groups.It is clear
that stereotypical racist language or discourse is still widespread in South Africa and underpins students’
perceptions of others. Key words: Stereotypes, race relations, diversity management.

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O70
THE EFFECTS OF MESSAGE FRAMING AND TEMPORAL
PERSPECTIVE IN PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING HABITS:
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN YOUNGER AND OLDER ADULTS
Mauro Bertolotti, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Giorgia Chirchiglia, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Patrizia Catellani, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy

Research on health communication has been investigating message framing as a persuasive technique to
promote healthy behaviours, such as following a balanced diet. Past results, however, showed that
emphasizing the positive consequences of healthy eating or, conversely, the negative consequences of
unhealthy eating doesn’t directly improve the persuasiveness of health-promoting messages. Other factors
can influence the effectiveness of health-promoting messages, such as the focus on health or well-being
concerns, the temporal perspective, and recipients’ individual characteristics. In our studies, we investigated
the effects of message framing on young and elderly participants. Participants were presented with messages
describing the positive vs negative effects of eating habits on health vs wellbeing, in a long vs short term
perspective. Participants’ agreement with the messages and the intention to change their eating behaviour
was measured, as well as participants’ levels of self-efficacy, health regulatory focus, and the consideration
of future consequences. Results showed that the persuasiveness of positively and negatively framed
messages was moderated by the regulatory concern and the temporal perspective of the messages.
Participants’ individual characteristics, including age,also moderated these effects. Discussion will focus on
which characteristics of persuasive messages and their recipients should be considered when designing
effective health communication.

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O71
EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAM IN
DEVELOPING THE INTEGRATE BRAIN FUNCATION
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Fawzy Ezzat Aly Abd Alazem Daw Daw, Suez University, Suez - Egypt

The aim of the study was to verify the effectivness of a Computer training program in developing the
Integrate brain functions for preparatory school students. The selected sample were 40 students for the first
grade from El-Tal Eilkabir preparatory school in Asmailia governorate-Egypt, means age 12.77 S.D 0.68 the
sample were divided into two equal groups, control group 20 students and experimental group 20 students.
The Arabic modification of Torrance test of the style of learning and thinking (TTSLT) by Riad & Abd
Eilateef (1986) and re-validated by Ibrahim (2011) were pre- administered to the two groups. The
Experimental group underwent to a computer training program for 15 sessions through 5 weeks, 3 sessions a
week, the duration of every session 45 minutes. The program designed and standardized under the
researcher supervision and was reviewed by a committee of ten educational professors . It consisted of some
activates representatives the row and simultaneous Brain funcationes such as, row pictures, Form useful
sentence of arrangment words, Linguistic reasoning, Logical reasoning, Aware the relations between
simultaneous pictures, also between words, Face recognition, Numerical reasoning, Pictures completion,
Visual spatial perception. Post test of (TTSLT) were applied to the two groups, the data were analyzed used
t test method between the two groups revealed that there were significant differences in the post ( TTSLT )
tests in favor of the experimental group at P. 0.01 in the integrate Brain funcations. The researcher
suggested that this finding sported the effectiveness of the Computer training program, Fruther Resarches
needed to Confirm this Results.

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O77
SEEING THE UNSEEN: OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK WITH CHILDREN
WHO ARE TRAUMATIZED IN A CARE GIVING RELATIONSHIP
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Doris D'Hooghe, Traumacentre Belgium, Sint Margriete – Belgium

By presenting a clinical case of a 8 years old boy suffering anxiety, I want to broaden the vision regarding
attachment trauma and illustrate a treatment model , based on this expanded view. I want to finger point
attachment trauma as adverse experiences, occurring in early childhood, which are repetitive, chronic and
between child and caregiver. This expanded vision might serve as a basis for a new classification which has
implications for recognition and assessment and enables us to incorporate this in clinical practice, early
intervention strategies and treatment. The model is AIP informed and based on neuroscientifically
attachment and trauma theory. The model integrates working with the caregiver. Special attention is given to
the child-therapist relationship. Research on the consequences of early traumatic events helps us to define
new criteria for attachment trauma and enables a more accurate treatment. And finally, a higher awareness
of these events enables us to create adequate prevention strategies. By raising awareness among both
caregivers and clinician about attachment trauma, prevention strategies and tailor-made treatment might
increase and create new therapeutic opportunities.

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O88
CYBERBULLYING AND ONLINE AGGRESSION AMONG
ADOLESCENTS: EXPRESSIONS, PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRELATES AND
EMOTIONAL BEHAVIORAL REACTIONS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Dorit Olenik Shemesh, The Open University of Israel, Raanana - Israel

The current presentation is based on a series of studies conducted during 2009-2015, explored the nature of
cyberbullying among youth, its expressions, relationships with psychological variables and youth emotional
and behavioral reactions, focusing on cyber victimization. Cyberbullying refers to a deliberate aggressive
activity that takes place using electronic technology, aimed at hurting and harassing others through digital
communication means (Smith et al., 2008) and is constantly increasing during the last years (Patchin &
Hunjuda, 2014). Cyberbullying is characterized by unique features offered by the electronic technology
communication, such as: Anonymity, rapid communication, wide accessibility, online disinhibition effect
and
possibilities
to
change
and
locate
identify
(Law
et
al.,
2012
http://www.sciencedirect.com.elib.openu.ac.il/science/article/pii/ S074756320900185X - bib51). 1132 Israeli
adolescents, aged 12-16, completed questionnaires examining their involvement in cyberbullying, specific
psychological variables and their emotional and behavioral reactions to cyber victimization. 26% of the
participants reported being cyber victims (with a significant increase over the years). Significant correlations
were found between cyber victimization and high levels of depressive mood, social and emotional loneliness,
low levels of self-efficacy and subjective well-being. The most common emotional reactions were rage and
anxiety, while the least common were loss of appetite and sleeping difficulties. Common behavioral
reactions were assaulting back and sharing with close friends, but not with parents. Almost no one of the
cyber victims disconnect the network. Possibilities for intervention programs integrating psychology and
technology aspects will be discussed.

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O93
DEVELOPMENT OF EMPATHY SCALE FOR HUMAN CARING
BEHAVIOR: INVESTIGATION ON RELEVANCE BETWEEN RESILIENCE
AND HOSPITALITY
F19. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Kazuki Nishiura, Miyagi Gakuin Women's University, Sendai – Japan
Kazuhiro Ikeda, Shokei Gakuin University, Sendai – Japan
Jun Tayama, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki – Japan

The purpose of this research was to develop empathy scale for human caring behavior, and to provide
fundamental evidence of spontaneous recovery of mental strength, which enables it to endure work stress for
human caring. Concretely speaking, we conducted investigation of 624 undergraduate students(300 general
undergraduate students and 324 childcare students) with the resilience scale(RS-14), in addition to the
hospitality scale that was developed by Nishiura et al.(2008). As a result, we found that the childcare
students in the 4th grade had significantly-higher hospitality than the general students, and that the childcare
students in the 1st grade and the 4th grade have significantly-higher resilience than the general students.
Furthermore, we confirmed that the sample of all the subjects was divided into 3 groups with cluster
analysis. The major findings of the study suggested that higher resilience students would show higher
hospitality, but lower resilience students would tend to be self-centered, and could not change their empathy
into human caring behaviors in the hospitality. Keywords: Empathy, Hospitality, Resilience, Emotional
Labor, Human Caring

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O96
DESIGNING AND TESTING A MODEL OF SOME PERSONAL, JOB
RELATED, AND ORGANIZATIONAL VARIABLES AS ANTECEDENTS OF
THE ORGANIZATIONAL WELL-BEING
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Nasrin Arshadi, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz - Iran
Shoja Araban, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz – Iran

The purpose of this study was designing and testing a model of some personal, job related, and
organizational variables as antecedents of the organizational well-being in employees of National Iranian
South Oil Company (NISOC). The statistical population of the present research included all the employees
of National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC). 450 employees were selected by relative stage sampling
method. Instruments used in the present study were Personally Expressive Activities Questionnaire (PEAQ),
Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ), Servant Leadership Survey (SLS), Organizational Ethical
Climate Questionnaire (OECQ), Job Stress Questionnaire (JSQ), Basic Psychological Needs at Work Scale
(BPNWS), and Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ). Structural equation modeling (SEM) through AMOS-18
software package was used for data analysis. Results showed that the proposed model fit the data properly.
Moreover, direct positive relationships of the psychological capital, basic psychological needs, job
characteristics, servant leadership, organizational ethical climate, and the direct negative relationship of job
stress with organizational well-being were confirmed. Bootstrap procedure for testing indirect effect revealed
that organizational ethical climate mediated the relationship between servant leadership and organizational
well being.

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O98
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PORNOGRAPHY CONSUMPTION AND
SEXUAL SATISFACTION BASED ON THE THEORY OF PLANNED
BEHAVIOR
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Esra Inciler, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
With expansion of internet usage, pornography becomes a very hot and risky topic about last few decades.
Pornography consumption is so sensitive and personal behavior, for this reason individuals generally do not
want to talk about it or frequency of pornography watching or choices about pornography. Some people are
more tolerated about sexual content in the internet, some other more conservative. On the other hand, there
are so many videos or images about explicit content; and everyone can face them almost any time. The aim
of this study was to explain relationships between pornography consumption behavior and sexual satisfaction
and pornography usage’s main psychosocial factors based on Theory of Planned Behavior. 430 participants
were attended to the study and they filled Demographic Form, Theory of Planned Behavior Questionnaire
about Pornography Consumption, and Kece’s Sexual Satisfaction Scale. Intention, perceived partner
behavior control, and attitude significantly predict pornography consumption.

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O102
AN INVESTIGATION OF PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMATOLOGY AMONG
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN TURKEY
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Ezgi Soncu Buyukiscan, Istanbul University, Istanbul - Turkey
Murat Paker, Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul - Turkey

The vast majority of psychotherapy research focuses on problems and symptoms of those who seek
counseling and therapy. The psychological difficulties that mental health professionals might experience,
however, have largely been disregarded. This is especially the case in Turkey. This study therefore focused
on investigating psychiatric profiles of mental health professionals in Turkey. A sample of 245 professionals
including psychologists, psychiatrists, psychological counselors, social workers and other mental health
professionals participated in the study. The study was carried out in a survey format, which included
questions regarding demographic and professional information as well as psychological problems the
participants might be experiencing. Psychiatric symptom level was measured via Brief Symptom Inventory
(BSI; Derogatis & Spencer, 1982). Turkish version of BSI reveals five major symptom clusters: Anxiety,
Depression, Negative Self, Somatization, and Hostility. The public link of the survey, together with an
introductory statement about the content and purpose of the study, was sent to major email groups joined by
mental health professionals in Turkey. The survey was also converted into a Word format, printed and
distributed to major hospitals and counseling and psychotherapy clinics in Istanbul, the most populated city
of Turkey where the majority of mental health workers reside in. participation in the study was based on
voluntarism. Mean score of the sample for all five BSI subscale scores were significantly lower than
expected means, suggesting that psychiatric symptomatology of the sample is significantly lower than the
normal population. Further analyses revealed significant intercorrelations between BSI subscale scores and
certain personal and professional variables. These variables include gender, age, university degree (having a
B.A., M.A., or Ph.D. degree), clinical supervision, years of clinical experience, total amount of training
received in the field, and theoretical orientation. Despite its limitations, the results of this study are important
in terms of presenting an overall psychological profile of mental health workers. At the end of the
presentation, the findings and their implications will be discussed with respect to both clinicians and those
who receive their services.

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O105
AN EYE TRACKING EXPERIMENT INTO THE DIVISION OF
ATTENTION BETWEEN TEXTUAL INFORMATION AND CAUSAL
DIAGRAMS IN ACADEMIC TEXTS
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Sara Verbrugge, University of Leuven, Leuven – Belgium
Bert Goossens, University of Leuven, Leuven - Belgium
Which contributions do diagrams, causal relations and prior knowledge make to scientific texts used for
students in academic environments? To answer this question, we set up an experiment with 24 students.
They took part in an eyetracking experiment in which they read a text that matched their prior knowledge or
did not. Causal diagrams, which summarized the relations in the text by means of bullets and arrows, were
added. Text and causal diagrams were presented simultaneously on a computer screen. The number of causal
relations was also varied (many-few). Results showed that the text containing more causal relations was
better retained by participants than the text containing fewer causal relations F(1, 20)=39.31, p<.0001,
irrespective of prior knowledge. However, a main effect of prior knowledge could also be observed F(1,
20)=12.60, p<.01, texts that matched participants’ prior knowledge were better retained. We also checked the
eyetracking patterns of participants. For the text containing many causal relations, no correlations could be
found between overall scores and division of attention between textual information and diagrams. However,
for the text containing fewer causal relations, the more students integrated between text and diagram, the
better their memory of the text (correlation 0.63). See Mason et al. (2013) for similar results. Our findings
hints towards the need to elucidate course material lacking in causality, with diagrams in order to boost
memory.

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O108
EYEWITNESS MEMORY FOR VERBAL AND VISUAL ACTIONS AND
DETAILS IN YOUNGER AND OLDER ADULTS
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Alaitz Aizpurua, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Elvira Garcia-Bajos, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Malen Migueles, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain

Life expectancy has increased and so the likelihood that elderly people is called to testify. Although there are
no notable differences between young and older adults in recalling generic knowledge or the sequence of the
actions of the event, older adults have difficulty remembering specific information that requires
attentional/cognitive resources. To examine whether different cognitive mechanisms are involved in
processing generic/conceptual or detailed/perceptual information, in this study we distinguished between
actions and details and between verbal and visual information of a bank robbery. Participants completed a
recall (closed-questions) or a recognition (true/false) task and rated their confidence in their answers.
Performance was better in recall than in recognition, for actions than details and for visual than verbal
information. Relative to younger adults, older adults had more errors and showed higher confidence in their
false memories; their confidence ratings were similar in all contents, whereas younger adults showed higher
confidence for actions than details and for visual than verbal information. Errors characterized verbal actions
and visual details. These findings suggest that in eyewitness situations, complementary cognitive
mechanisms are involved in processing conceptual and perceptual information of the event, and provide
guidelines for detecting errors and for improving eyewitness questioning, in particular when the one
testifying is an older adult.

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O114
A CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY: SYSTEMATIC ASSOCIATION BETWEEN
GENDER-RELATED OCCUPATIONAL DIFFERENCES AND NATIONAL
CULTURE DIMENSIONS
C10. Culture and society - Economic choices
Fatih Ozdemir, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Hilal Terzi, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

The purpose of the study was to predict gender-related occupational differences with Hofstede's national
culture dimensions (including power distance, individualism, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance,
pragmatism and indulgence). According to 2012 International Labour Organization (ILO) report, projected
worldwide gender gap in labor force participation was 26%, and this gap reached to 50% in South Asia,
Middle East and North Africa regions. Women are underrepresented at occupational areas over the world,
and the level of underrepresentation may be related with culture. In present study, 2006-2013 ILO statistics
and World Bank data (including the ratio of man and woman in agriculture, industry, service, labor force,
national parliament, legislative positions and vulnerable employment) was tested with Hofstede's national
culture data which was collected from 73 different countries. Analyses were conducted in country level.
Canonical correlation analysis indicated a systematic association between gender-related occupational
differences and national culture dimensions. Moreover, when gross national income per capita of each
country was controlled, cultural values significantly predicted the position of man and women in different
occupational categories.

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O115
SACREDNESS OF THE FIVE MORAL FOUNDATIONS IN MEN IN
COURT-MANDATED PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT FOR ABUSING
THEIR PARTNERS
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
María L. Vecina, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Daniela Marzana, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Mariola Paruzel-Czachura, University of Silesia, Katowice - Poland

Intimate partner violence (IPV) constitutes a serious and prevalent social problem (Garcia-Moreno, Jansen,
Ellsberg, Heise, & Watts, 2006) that has traditionally been treated as a gender-related issue or as one aspect
of the larger issue of family violence (Lawson, 2012). However, IPV has not been framed within the recent
advances of moral psychology. In this respect, it has been observed that feeling too moral give people
credentials to behave immorally (Merritt, Effron, & Monin, 2010). Furthermore, the more people sacralize a
moral foundation, the more they are willing to fight for it (Graham & Haidt, 2012). Because such results are
drawn from Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic samples of college students (Henrich,
Heine, & Norenzayan, 2010), it would be interesting to study whether men convicted of domestic violence,
who manifestly have perform behaviors judged as wrong in most social systems, may also be affected by
such moral paradoxes. From a comparative perspective, we present a characterization of men in a courtmandated treatment for violence against their partners as holding a sacred vision of the five moral
foundations (Graham, Nosek, Haidt, Iyer, Koleva, & Ditto, 2011) and of their moral self-conception
(Allison, Messick, & Goethals, 1989). This characterization is compatible with the assumption that a sacred
moral world is easily threatened by reality, which may be associated with violent defensive reactions, and
allow us to add new relevant variables to psychological treatments.

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O117
THE INFLUENCE OF RELATIONSHIP STATUS, PERPETRATOR-VICTIM
SEX AND SEXTING EXPERIENCE ON PERCEPTIONS OF “REVENGE
PORN”
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Jeff Gavin, University of Bath, Bath - United Kingdom
Adrian J Scott, Edith Cowan University, Perth - Australia

Revenge porn is the practice of disclosing intimate images of a former romantic partner without their
consent. It is typically predicated on the victim sexting these images to the perpetrator. Though prevalent for
both sexes, sexting is a gendered phenomenon, with the perceived risks and repercussions different for men
and women. Drawing on research on other forms of intimate aggression, this study used a 2 × 2 × 2
independent measures design to investigate the influence of relationship status, perpetrator-victim sex, and
sexting experience on perceptions of revenge porn among university students. Students (n=250) were
presented with a vignette and asked to respond to items concerning the situation described, as well as items
concerning the taking, sending and receiving of intimate images. Approximately 50% of participants
reported taking intimate images and sending them to romantic partners, and a further 17% reported sending
them to prospective partners. The victim was perceived to be more responsible for the situation if the
intimate images were taken in the context of a casual rather than a committed relationship. The situation was
perceived to be more serious when the perpetrator was a man and the victim was a woman, and participants
who did not have sexting experience were more likely to perceive the situation to be serious than participants
who had sexting experience. Implications for victim support and prevention advice are considered.

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O123
WHAT AFFECTS PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE IN EARTHQUAKE
SURVIVORS FROM VAN, TURKEY?
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Gözde Ikizer, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Karanci Ayse Nuray, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Canay Doğulu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Natural disasters may result in considerable losses and disruptions, inevitably affecting many people.
Therefore, facilitating the ability of individuals to adapt after disasters is an important need. However, there
is limited knowledge regarding the resilience capacity of individuals confronted with disasters. The study
aimed to understand factors associated with psychological resilience in the aftermath of two destructive
earthquakes which struck Van, Turkey in 2011.360 survivors participated in the study. Quota sampling
procedures were utilized to reach participants having different levels of earthquake damage. Instruments
assessing socio-demography, personality, social capital, severity of exposure, disaster-related attributions,
and coping styles were delivered to participants along with the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. The
analysis revealed that among pre-disaster variables, education, mental health, extraversion, satisfaction with
life, and structural social capital were positively associated with psychological resilience. Furthermore,
severity of exposure and coping self-efficacy and problem-solving coping predicted psychological resilience
among the within- and post-disaster variables. The results provide empirical evidence for the importance of a
wide range of factors that facilitate psychological resilience in disaster context. The recognition of these
factors may help to plan, to develop, and to apply psychosocial interventions for disaster survivors.

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O128
HOW DO CLINICIANS MAKE SENSE OF CHANGE? AN
INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MULTIPLE
FAMILY THERAPY FOR ANOREXIA NERVOSA
E06. Health and clinical intervention - Family treatments
Zoé Gelin, University of Mons, Mons – Belgium

Multiple Family Therapy (MFT) is an outpatient therapy, bringing together several families affected by the
same pathology, which has gained an established position in the treatment of several mental conditions over
the past decades. Our research seeks to clarify the therapeutic process from the clinician’s perspectives, with
the aim to clarify change mechanisms involved in this therapeutic setting described as a “hybrid” between
family and group therapy. Our objective is to contribute to the development of a better-defined identity for
MFT through the examination of the subjective experience of clinicians. A qualitative and inductive method
was chosen in order to emphasise the effective components within therapy interventions. Six experienced
MFT clinicians were interviewed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Three master themes
were identified as potentialtherapeuticfactors: (1) predefined therapeutic model, (2) transmission process and
(3) focus on the group. In particular, the process of differentiation within the security of the affiliation to the
group « teaches » the family that individuation of family members enhances its identity rather than destroys
it.WhileMFT seems to be strongly influenced by integrative research focused on common factors, the
dialectical dynamic between affiliation and differentiation within the group, operating as a mirror for the
family may constitute a specific mechanism of change involved in MFT.

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O131
DO THE GROUPS WE BELONG TO PREDICT HOW WE ACT? THE
EFFECT OF SOCIAL IDENTITY ON HEALTH RELATED BEHAVIOR
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Natascha de Hoog, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands

Belonging to certain groups (supporters, smokers, elderly) can have positive or negative consequences for
health related behavior. How much influence group membership has depends on one’s social identity. Social
identity is the part of identity derived from the groups people belong to. Especially degree of identification
with a group can influence health related behavior. Even though research has shown social identity can
influence health related behavior, not much is known about the underlying mechanisms. In 3studies the
relationship between social identity and health related behavior and a number of moderators were
examined.Study 1 showed a positive effect of smoker identity on smoking behavior. Smoker identity was
also positively related to susceptibility and negatively related to self-efficacy. Study 2 revealed a positive
effect of active elderly identification on physical activity. Both factors were also positively related to selfesteem, well-being and negatively to loneliness. Study 3 showed a negative effect of subjective Social
Economic Status (SES)on a range of unhealthy behaviors, especially when people saw those behaviors as
typical for low SES.Results show the importance of social identification in health related behavior,
especially degree of identification and perceiving certain behaviors as part of the ingroup. Future research
should focus on how social identification can be incorporated into health interventions.

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O132
EFFECTS OF RELAXATION INTERVENTIONS ON DEPRESSION AND
ANXIETY AMONG OLDER ADULTS: A META-ANALYSIS
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence based psychotherapies
Piyanee Klainin-Yobas, National University of Singapore, Singapore – Singapore
Win Nuang Oo, National University of Singapore, Singapore – Singapore
Pay Ying Suzanne Yew, National University of Singapore, Singapore – Singapore
Ying Lau, National University of Singapore, Singapore – Singapore

This meta-analysis examined empirical evidence of the effects of relaxation interventions on anxiety and
depression among older adults. A comprehensive literature search identified studies that satisfied the pre-set
inclusion and exclusion criteria. We focused on 19 published and non-published studies undertaken in the
past 20 years (1994–2014). Three reviewers selected studies, extracted data and appraised the
methodological quality. We then computed Cohen’s effect sizes and used these to represent the effects of
intervention. Our findings suggested that older adults who received relaxation interventions experienced a
greater reduction in depression and anxiety than controls in most studies. Progressive muscle relaxation
training (PMRT), music therapy, audio-based cognitive therapy (ABCT) and yoga had the strongest
intervention effects on depression. Music therapy, yoga, mind/body wellness and PMRT most effectively
reduced anxiety symptoms among older adults. Furthermore, the impact of some relaxation interventions
remained in effect for between 14 and 24 weeks after the intervention was delivered. This meta-analysis
supported the positive effects of relaxation interventions on depression and anxiety among older adults.
Healthcare providers may integrate relaxation interventions into standard care for older adults in community
and hospital settings, taking into consideration the participant’s preference and healthcare policy. Keywords:
Anxiety, Depression, Relaxation Intervention, Meta-analysis

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O133
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INDIVIDUAL VALUES AND DESTINATION
PERSONALITY FOR TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR
C16. Culture and society – Other
Tamara Jovanovic, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia
Nebojša Majstorović, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad - Serbia
Why tourists like and why they choose to visit certain types of destinations are some of the key questions for
the tourism industry. This study has examined the effects of tourists’ individual values and their perception
of destination “personality” on their destination preferences. Research was conducted on the heterogeneous
sample of Serbian tourists (N=766) visiting three holiday destinations: seaside, mountain and city.
Questionnaire consisted of socio-demographic variables (gender, age, education and marital status),
Schwartz Scale of Universal Human Values (Schwartz, 1992), Brand Personality Scale (Aaker, 1997),
preference measures for three types of destinations and holiday satisfaction measures. Results of structural
equation modelling indicated that individual values, destination personality traits and socio-demographic
variables significantly predict tourists’ destination preferences. Out of 11 universal values, hedonism,
universalism and power significantly influenced tourists’ holiday preferences. It was also found that
perceived sincerity and excitement, as two destination personality features, influence holiday preference
directly, as well as, indirectly through satisfaction with the holiday. It was concluded that destination
preferences of Serbian tourists are affected by their values and perception of the destination personality and,
even more, by limitations that come from their socio-demographic status.

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O136
CORRELATES OF PERSONAL VALUES IN A CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY
OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Charles T. Hill, Whittier College, Whittier - United States
Maria Rivas Barros, Magdalena University, Magdalena – Colombia
Klaus Boehnke, Jacobs University Bremen, Bremen – Germany
Diana Boer, Goethe University, Frankfurt – Germany
Claudia C. Brumbaugh, Queens College CUNY, New York - United States
José Enrique Canto y Rodriguez, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida – Mexico
Artemis Giotsa, University of Ioannina, Ioannina – Greece
Rodrigo J. Carcedo González, University of Salamanca, Salamanca – Spain
Loredana Ivan, NSPAS, Bucharest – Romania
Mie Kito, Hokkaido University, Sapporo – Japan
Zsuzsa Lassu, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest – Hungary
Guillermo Macbeth, Unversidad del Salvador, Salvador – Argentina
Eugenia Razumiejczyk, Unversidad del Salvador, Salvador – Argentina
Silvia Mari, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Cláudio V. Torres, University of Brasília, Brasília – Brazil

Correlates of personal values were analyzed using data from a cross-cultural study of intimate relationships
that is online in multiple languages at http://web.whittier.edu/chill/ir. Participants were recruited in countries
in North America (United States, Canada, Mexico), South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia), and
Europe (Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Spain), plus others responded from additional
countries. Among the 4033 respondents in these analyses, 79% were women, and 66% described a current
relationship. Factor analysis of Schwartz PVQ-21 items revealed four high order values found in previous
research: Conservatism, Self-Enhancement, Openness to Change, and Self-Transcendence. For both sexes:
Conservatism was positively correlated with identification with mainstream culture, church attendance, and
belief in God; Self-Enhancement was positively correlated with making money as a goal in life, and trying to
impose one's way on the partner; and Openness to Change was positively correlated with having higher selfesteem and saying life is meaningful. Self-Transcendence was positively correlated with having emotionally
closer and more fulfilling relationships, but only for men. The lack of other correlations with relationship
measures suggests that the dynamics of intimate relationships vary little due to differences in personal
values.

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O137
SITUATIONAL AND DISPOSITIONAL PREDICTORS OF MAGICAL
SIGNIFICANCE ASCRIBED TO MATERIAL POSSESSIONS ASSOCIATED
WITH A PARTNER
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Aleksandra Niemyjska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, University, Sopot - Poland

According to the laws of sympathetic magic (Frazer, 1925; Rozin, Millman, & Nemeroff, 1986), material
objects that resemble a partner (the law of similarity) or were in contact with him/her (the law of contagion)
are perceived as if imbued with this person’s “essence”. Consequently, photographs, clothes or gifts from a
loved one are treated like the person that they symbolize. It has been proposed that a psychological function
of this process, called romantic magical thinking (RMT), is regulation of perceived closeness to a partner
(Niemyjska, 2014). Accordingly, I provide empirical evidence showing that separation from a partner, either
experimentally manipulated (Study 1) or observed in imprisoned women (Study 2) was related to increased
tendency to display RMT. Study 3 confirmed that anxious attachment, characterized by a strong need for
partner’s attention and closeness, predicted increased levels of RMT, whereas avoidant attachment, defined
by a strong need to distance oneself from a partner, predicted decreased RMT. Moreover, dispositional
tendency to employ RMT was related to ascribe greater value to idiographically defined material possessions
that were participants’ keepsakes and gifts from their partners, families and friends. Adaptive and
disadaptive consequences of RMT are being discussed.

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O148
EARLY ADOLESCENCE AS A SENSITIVE TIME WINDOW FOR SOCIAL
STRESS TO CAUSE LONG-TERM ALTERATIONS IN BEHAVIOR AND
BDNF EXPRESSION
A05. General issues and basic processes - Genes-environment interplay and behaviour
Weiwen Wang, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
San-na Yuan, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Fan Zhang, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Wenjuan Lin, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China

Social stress in adolescence is correlated with emergence of psychopathologies during adulthood. However,
how social stress specifically impacts adolescent behavior and brain function and its relationship with adult
psychopathologies remain unclear. This study included two experiments. In Exp1, we investigate the shortand long-term (24h and 6w after stress) effects of social defeat stress (SDS) on exploratory behavior, social
interaction and cortically-mediated cognitive function in attentional set-shifting task in early adolescent
(PND 28-37, EA), late adolescent (PND 38-47, LA), and adult (PND70-79, ADULT) mice. Adults
experiencing SDS during EA, but not LA and ADULT exhibited behavioral deficits in both defeated-related
social memory and extra-dimensional set-shifting. In Exp2, we further examined adult alterations in behavior
and BDNF expression induced by EA SDS and the effects of antidepressant duloxetine treatment. Besides
behavioral consequences as shown in Exp1, EA SDS also differentially affected adult BDNF levels in
different regions, causing decreased BDNF in medial prefrontal cortex and increased BDNF in hippocampus.
Moreover, 14d duloxetine treatment reversed above behavioral and molecular alterations. These results
suggested EA might be a sensitive “time window” during which SDS persistently affected context-related
memory and cortically cognitive function, which might be involved in the increased risk for psychiatric
disorders during adulthood.

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INFLUENCES OF GENDER, POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS
ORIENTATION ON INTUITION BASED MORAL DECISION MAKING
PROCESS
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behavior
Beyza Tepe, Ahçeşehir University, Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul - Turkey
Zeynep Ecem Piyale, Ahçeşehir University, Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul - Turkey
Selçuk Şirin, New York University, New York - United States
Intuitive approach of Jonathan Haidt (2013) constitutes the main theoretical framework for the current study
which attempts to explore the influences of gender, political attitude and religious orientation on moral
decision making process. Unlike the traditional morality approach based on cognitive perspective by
Kohlbergand Piaget, Haidt highlights the influences of human’s intuitions on moral decision making
process. Specifically Haidt argues that intuition comes first and finding reason comes second in the form of
rationalization moıechanism. Furthermore he argues that moral decision making is strongly associated with
religious orientation and gender which in turn influence one’s political orientation. Haidt proposed six
foundations of morality all of which is related to political attitudes which again put the emphasis on the
importance of intuitions on decision making process. These moral foundations are, care-harm, libertyoppression, fairness-cheating, loyalty–betrayal, authority–subversion, sanctity–degradation. Each of these
foundations play a role in the moral decision making process which is associated with individual’s political
orientations. Haidt (2012) stated that Republicans and Democrats are differentiated between each other in
terms of their moral foundations. Liberal and Democrats had showed a tendency to care-harm, libertyoppression and fairness-cheating foundations on their evaluation and decision making process. However,
Republicans had leaned equally to each of these six moral foundations. According to that background
knowledge, the relationship between political orientations and moral decision making process will be a kind
of interesting study in Turkey. Haidt and his colleagues’ (2013) developed harmless taboo violation stories to
test cultural validity of his theory which trigger the participant’s intuitions that overcome the
irrationalization. The current study is a replication of Haidt’s original study in Turkey. Specifically, we
interviewed 167 individuals between the ages of 18 - 30 years old using the same procedures outlined by
Haidt. In addition to the taboo scenarios, we also used two self-report surveys to estimate the relation
between moral reasoning and political ideology and spiritual beliefs. Political ideology is assessed via the
Right-wing authoritarianism scale adopted to Turkey by Güldü (2011). Participant’s spiritual beliefs were
assess by the Spiritual Transcendence Scale developed by Seidlitzand his colleagues (2002) which is
translated and back translated by researchers. The study tests basically the following three hypotheses.
(1)Higher score in right-wing scale and religious attitudes is positively related with moralizing stance but
being more spiritual is expected to be positively related with permissive stance. (2) Having higher spiritual
tendency is positively related with bothering scores. (3) Higher score in rightwing authoritarian scale is
expected to be associated with the higher scores of punishment attitude in the stories and their rightwing
authoritarian score. Hypothesis 1 and 3 were confirmed however hypothesis 2 was rejected. One of the
interesting results of the current study was that our samples howed tendency towards the concepts of
divinity which was not found in the original study with American and Brazilian sample. No significant
relationship was found between gender and moral decision making as it was similar with the original study.
Participants who got higher scores from the rightwing authoritarian, spiritual and religious scales
demonstrated more retributive attitude and moralizing stance towards the actors of harmless taboo violation
scenarios. According to Pearson correlation results, religious orientation is significantly correlated with
aggressive rightwing authoritarianism (r = .33, p .000), conventional rightwing authoritarianism (r= .55, p
.000) and spiritual tendencies (r = .71, p .000). Another interesting finding was that even though our
participants identified themselves in leftwing and nonreligious they reacted conservatively. This finding was
interpreted as such due to the relationship between referents of ethic of divinity and conservatism as it is

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highlighted by the body of literature (Inbar, Pizarro&Bloom, 2008). Further results and more detailed
analysis will be discussed at the presentation. Keywords: intuition, moral decision making, rationalization,
moral dumbfounding, decision making process.

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O156
TEACHERS' WAYS OF HANDLING SCHOOL BULLYING: DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN TEACHERS WITH AND WITHOUT WORKPLACE
VICTIMIZATION EXPERIENCES
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Kristi Kõiv, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga - Colombia

The aim of the present study was to examine differences of the ways of handling school bullying incidences
between teachers with and without workplace victimizations experiences, taking into consideration the
measurement of self-report frequency of workplace victimization in school context by using the Negative
Acts Questionnaire (Einarsen & Raknes, 1997). Teachers’ workplace victimization was reported by 16%
(n=44) and nonvictimization by 84% (n=230) from a multi-stage cluster sample according to the criteria
proposed by Mikkelsen and Einarsen (2001). A sample of 276 teachers (mean age=41.09 years; SD=8.14)
completed survey asking how often they use different strategies (class management strategies; discussions
with the bully and the victim; ignoring bullying; inclusion of other adults; punishing the bully) to respond
bullying incidents between pupils. Teachers with and without workplace victimization experiences differed
on three of the five scale scores: (1) teachers with workplace victimization experiences more often ignored
bullying incidences and used punishment of bullies, and (2) teachers without workplace bullying experiences
used more often constructive discussions with bullies and victims. Factors related with teachers’ ways of
handling school bullying incidents may by relate not only with their personal characteristics and school-level
variables, but also with teachers’ experiences of being victims or non-victims of workplace bullying.

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O159
COMPARISON BETWEEN THE ORIGINAL AND REVISED
REINFORCEMENT SENSITIVITY THEORY IN EXPLAINING
PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE AGGRESSION
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Marija Saric, University of Zagreb, Zagreb - Croatia

Reinforcement sensitivity theory (RST, Gray, 1970) proposes three neuropsychological systems accounting
for two fundamental types of behaviour: approach and avoidance. Approach behaviour is explained by the
behavioral activation system (BAS) which provides the neural substrate for impulsivity. Avoidance behavior
is clarified by two systems: the behavioral inhibitions system (BIS) which relates to avoidance of
conditioned aversive stimuli and provides the neural substrate for anxiety; and the fight-flight-freeze system
(FFFS) which relates to avoidance of unconditioned aversive stimuli and provides the neural substrate for
fear. RST has been revised into the revised reinforcement sensitivity theory (rRST) where a clearer
distinction is made between BIS and FFFS. Research suggests that the overactivity of these systems
underlies the ethiology of proactive and reactive aggression. Dominance in approach behaviour increases the
risk of proactive aggression, while dominance in avoidance behaviour increases the risk of reactive
aggression. While no study has examined rRST in explaining proactive and reactive aggression, the aim of
this study is to compare RST and rRST in authorizing those subtypes of aggression. Measures of aggression,
BAS, BIS, and FFFS were obtained on adolescents (N=81). Regressional and correlational analyses were
applied. Ethical principles were respected. The results show no differences between RST and rRST in
explaining proactive and reactive aggression.

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O161
AN INVESTIGATION ON ENTREPRENEURIAL KNOWLEDGE
STRUCTURES: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS BACKGROUND
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Michela Loi, University of Cagliari, Cagliari - Italy
Marco Cogoni, Centro di ricerca e sviluppo e studi superiori della Sardegna, Pula – Italy
Maria Chiara Di Guardo, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy

This research investigates entrepreneurs' and students' knowledge structures with regard to the
entrepreneurship knowledge domain. The exploratory purposes, resting on the entrepreneurial cognition
perspective, are to elucidate the network characteristics defining each groups' representations and to
investigate whether and which differences emerge between students' and entrepreneurs' knowledge
structures. 18 concepts were extrapolated through a two-stage procedure, firstly based on a literature review
aiming to extrapolate the most frequent concepts associated to entrepreneurship and, finally, on a focusgroup with entrepreneurs and students to select the final list, which follows: Experience, Intuition, Planning,
Change events, Self-efficacy, Risk, Earn, Personal success, Passion, Autonomy, Power, Market, Innovation,
Funds, Failure, Friends entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur, Regional context. According to pairwise association
methods, participants were asked to indicate the level of correlation between each pair of concepts in a 5
point-scale (1= not connected; 5= strongly connected). The Pathfinder algorithm was used to simplify the
structure of individuals' representations and an ad-hoc Python software was developed to (1) visualize
individual representations; (2) to measures concepts centrality. Results rest on a sample of 29 entrepreneurs
and 165 university students and show that the network differences between entrepreneurs and students
increase depending on students' training background.

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O164
DISPOSITIONAL GRATITUDE IS POSITIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH
SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Lilian Jans-Beken, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands
Johan Lataster, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands
Roeslan Leontjevas, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands
Nele Jacobs, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands

My contribution will present data on dispositional gratitude associated with measures of subjective wellbeing. Gratitude received some attention in the research literature but empirical studies on gratitude as an
attitude remain sparse compared to other constructs such as resilience and subjective well-being. In a
longitudinal research design, 440 adults (M = 46, SD = 14, Range = 18 - 80) completed Dutch versions of
the Short Gratitude, Resentment, and Appreciation Test (S-GRAT), the Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6), the
Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) and the Positive Affect and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS).
Multiple regression analyses showed significant positive associations between gratitude, life satisfaction, and
positive affect. Significant negative associations were found between gratitude and negative affect. We can
conclude that gratitude as an attitude is significantly associated with subjective well-being. Cultivating a
grateful attitude may add to the subjective well-being of individuals with and without mental health
problems.

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O166
PARENTAL EMOTION SOCIALIZATION AND ITS RELATIONS WITH
EMOTION REGULATION, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND LANGUAGE
DEVELOPMENT
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Bilgesu Hascuhadar, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Hamit Coşkun, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Aim: In this research, the relations among the parental emotion socialization, child’s social competence,
metaphor development and the mediational role of child’s emotion regulation in this relationship will be
investigated. Introduction: Emotion socialization is defined as the parent’s responses and communication
with their children when the children experience negative emotions. The parental emotion socialization have
some influences on child’s emotion regulation and social competence. Also, child-parent interaction has also
some impacts on language development. Method: The sample of study will include a total of 200 pre-school
children whose ages are 5-6 years old, their mothers, and teachers. The children’s emotion regulation skills
will be measured via the task of delaying gratification and metaphor development will be measured via the
task of creating metaphor. Emotion socialization and parenting behaviors and social competence will be
assessed by a means of scales. ExpectedResults:This planned study will demonstrate whether or not the
relationship between parental emotion socialization and child rearing behaviors will be present in terms of
different aspects of the child development and investigate whether or not child’s emotion regulation is a
mediator variable in this relationship. Conclusion: The plausible results from the findings will contribute to
the quality of parent-child relationship and intervention programs for child development.

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O168
USING AVOIDANCE MOTIVATION TO DECREASE PROCRASTINATION
BEHAVIOR AMONG STUDENTS
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Michal Milka Schodl, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel
Aharon Raz, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva – Israel

We tested the hypothesis that an increase in avoidance motivation reduces procrastination. Students
participated in a longitudinal study about online self-learning tools. The learning tools were used to
manipulate either an approach or avoidance motivation. After the manipulation, participants were offered a
benefit (i.e., bonus points). Behavioral procrastination was operationalized as the time it took students to
receive the benefit (by clicking a weblink), such that higher delay indicated greater procrastination. 96
students (73 females) completed a measure of chronic procrastination and then were randomly assigned to
either the approach or avoidance manipulation conditions. The manipulation was operated twice, each time
followed by two benefits. Thus, we measured behavioral procrastination four times during the semester and
conducted four regression analyses and simple slope analyses regressing behavioral procrastination on
chronic procrastination and approach/avoidance motivation. In three out of four measurements, our
hypothesis was supported as increase in avoidance motivation either reduced behavioral procrastination
(delay of action) or moderated the effect of chronic procrastination on behavioral procrastination.
Specifically, we found that designing learning tasks that focused on avoiding mistakes reduced the tendency
to delay small beneficial actions. Our findings suggest that avoidance motivation may protect against the
chronic tendency to procrastinate.

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O169
INVARIANT MEASUREMENT OF CANCER HEALTH LITERACY
BETWEEN PERSONS WITH AND WITHOUT CANCER DIAGNOSIS
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Levent Dumenci, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond - United States
Robin Matsuyama, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond - United States
Laura Cartwright, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond - United States
Robert Perera, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond - United States
Laura A. Siminoff, Temple University, Philadelphia - United States

Purpose: The Cancer Health Literacy Test – 30 (CHLT-30) was originally developed to measure cancer
health literacy of persons with cancer. This study aims to test the measurement invariance of the CHLT-30
between persons with and without cancer and compare latent means between the two groups. Rationale:
Invariant measurement properties of an instrument should be empirically demonstrated in groups excluded
from the test development sample. Once the invariant measurement properties are established, this evidence
will provide empirical basis to use the instrument in a new group and to allow for testing mean differences
between the two groups. Results: The unidimensional measurement structure of the CHLT-30, originally
proposed for persons with cancer (N = 1,306), was strongly supported in a group of persons without cancer
diagnosis (N = 534). Results from test statistics supported the configural invariance and scalar invariance
properties of the CHLT-30 between persons with and without cancer diagnosis. The latent mean difference
test was significant (p < .001) and large (d = .50) indicating that the cancer health literacy score of persons
with cancer is higher than those without cancer. Conclusion: In addition to the demonstrated invariant
measurement properties of the CHLT-30 between gender and race/ethnic groups, this study provides
construct validity evidence that the instrument can be used to measure cancer health literacy among persons
without cancer diagnosis. A large latent mean difference between the two groups provides further construct
validity evidence for the CHLT-30. Implications: The study results provide empirical support to the
applicability of the CHLT beyond individuals with cancer. The evidence that persons with cancer score
higher than persons without cancer may indicate changes in cancer health literacy level once the cancer
diagnosis is made. Longitudinal studies are needed to test this hypothesis.

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O177
COME DINE WITH ME BATSWANA MEALS! EXPLORING
INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONS THROUGH TRADITIONAL FOOD
KNOWLEDGE IN SOUTH AFRICA
F19. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Shingairai Chigeza, North-West University, Potchefstroom - South Africa

Traditional food knowledge (TFK) plays a key role in contributing to healthy and sustainable diets.Yet,
traditional knowledge transfer between generations and consequently the usage of traditional foods is
gradually decreasing.Participatory action research is applied which is embedded in community psychology,
appreciative inquiry and fuses the disciplines of psychology and nutrition. Focus groups, intergenerational
practises (IGPs), and world café method were conducted with 60 Batswana women in two rural communities
in South Africa. Activities of the IGPs consist of preparing, cooking, and evaluating traditional dishes,
inspired by the TV reality show ‘Come dine with me’ (ITV Studios, Shiver Productions).Findings of this ongoing research reveal the current knowledge and perceptions of traditional foods as well as the usage and
meaning of traditional foods within the socio-cultural environment. The dynamics between generations in the
context of the transfer of this knowledge are described. Based on perceived opportunities and challenges
during the IGPs, approaches developed by participants to continue the transmission of TFK and nurturing of
intergenerational relations in the communities are presented. TFK transfer can be one means of asserting
relationship between traditional culture and healthy communities.More creative research is needed to explore
on TFK in the context of intergenerational relations to enhance healthy diets, and relational wellbeing of
communities.

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O178
SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THERAPEUTIC
ALLIANCE RUPTURE SESSIONS AND PRE-DROPOUT SESSIONS
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
I. Volkan Gulum, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey
Gonca Soygüt Pekak, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey

Psychotherapy research literature suggests that the therapeutic alliance is the most robust predictor of
psychotherapy outcome and it is a common factor for every psychotherapy approach (Horvath, Del Re,
Flückiger, & Symonds, 2011). One of the relevant factors, there is a significant relationship between
therapeutic alliance quality and dropout rates (Roos&Werbart, 2013). However, to the best of our knowledge
there is no systematic comparison between pre-dropout sessions and rupture sessions. The main purpose of
this study is to compare the therapeutic alliance ruptures sessions and pre-dropout sessions in terms of
rupture types, psychotherapists’ behaviors, attitudes and sessions’ contents. We examined Hacettepe
University Psychotherapy Research Laboratory data set including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and
Schema Therapy sessions conducted by psychotherapy trainees. We mainly used qualitative methods to
analyze16 different rupture sessions and 16 different pre-dropout sessions in micro levels. Additionally, we
run some basic quantitative methods to improve data quality and clarity of the results. Results revealed that
there are apparent differences and similarities between the rupture sessions and pre-dropout sessions in terms
of positive psychotherapist behaviors, content intensity and the types and amount of ruptures.

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O182
LIFE SATISFACTION AND MEANING IN LIFE AMONG WOMEN
WITH/WITHOUT CHILDREN AT THE BEGINNING OF FERTILITY
TREATMENTS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Orit Taubman - Ben-Ari, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan - Israel
Shirley Ben Shlomo, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan – Israel
Mor Pascal, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan – Israel
Joseph Azuri, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv – Israel
Eran Horowitz, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv – Israel

The will to be a mother is a central component of many women’s identity, providing meaning to their lives
and contributing to their life satisfaction. Difficulties to conceive may lead to stressful reactions. The study
aimed to examine the contribution of stress, cognitive appraisal (threat, challenge, self-efficacy), and selfmastery to life satisfaction and meaning among women with/without children in the beginning of fertility
treatments. One hundred and forty-five women completed questionnaires tapping stress, cognitive appraisal,
self-mastery, life satisfaction, meaning in life and background information, during their first visit to fertility
clinics. No differences were found between women with/without children in meaning and life satisfaction.
Additionally, the associations between self-mastery and cognitive appraisals of threat and self-efficacy were
mediated by the perception of stress:Higher levels of self-mastery were associated with lower levels of stress
which, in turn, were associated with lower appraisal of threat;Higher levels of self-mastery were associated
with lower levels of stress and higher cognitive appraisal of self-efficacy; Higher levels of self-mastery and
lower levels of stress were associated with greater satisfaction and meaning in life. The findings suggest that
it is important for the interdisciplinary staff to address psychological aspects, such as women’s cognitive
appraisal of the treatments already at the first visit to the clinic.

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O185
EFFICIENCY OF MINDFULNESS BASED COGNITIVE TREATMENT IN
REDUCING ANHEDONIA IN MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
F22. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Sustainability and mindfulness
Ursa Malesic, Maastricht University, Maastricht - Netherlands
Frenk Peeters, University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht - Netherlands

Anhedonia is a symptom characteristic for major depressive disorder (MDD) and is a deficit in two types of
pleasure –anticipatory and consummatory.Anticipatory pleasure is experienced in relation to future activities
while consummatory pleasure is experienced in the moment. A novel treatment for MDD that could be
promising for lowering symptoms of anhedonia in depressed individuals is Mindfulness Based Cognitive
Treatment (MBCT) that promotes the focus on the present moment. The aim of this study was to investigate
the efficiency of MBCT in reducing anticipatory and consummatory anhedonia in participants with a history
and current residual symptoms of MDD.The study did not find any effect of treatment group on change in
anticipatory and consummatory pleasure over time. Furthermore, it was found that anticipatory pleasure is
already lower in participants with more than 3 than those with less than 3 previous episodes of depression at
baseline. However, consummatory pleasure increased as a consequence of MBCT treatment, but only in
individuals with less than 3 previous depressive episodes. Focusing ones attention on the present moment
can therefore promote awareness of pleasurability of current experience, which results in increased
consummatory pleasure. The study provides an insight in the differences between individuals with different
history of depression and highlights the importance of investigating consummatory and anticipatory
anhedonia as two different constructs.

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O186
IS POOR SOCIAL FUNCTIONING OF PSYCHOTIC PATIENTS A RESULT
OF INABILITY TO TRANSFER SOCIAL REWARD VALUE TO FUTURE
SITUATIONS?
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Ursa Malesic, Maastricht University, Maastricht - Netherlands

Poor social functioning is one of the main features of psychosis. A possible reason for poor social
functioning in patients with psychosis is impaired reward sensitivity.The aim of this study was to investigate
the extent to which positive affect (PA) experienced in social company leads to social engagement in the
immediate future, and whether this pattern of consummatory experience informing social behavior differs
between patients and controls. Furthermore, a combination of a Social functioning scale(SFS) and
experience sampling method (ESM) used in this study allowed us to understand how reports on the
questionnaire translate to everyday life. It was found that patients with psychosis report poorer social
functioning than controls and spend more time alone. Also, SFS subscale ‘social withdrawal’ and reports of
being alone during the ESM week were found to be directly associated with each other. Patients experienced
higher levels of PA while in the company of others than controls. However, pleasantness of social company
and PA while in company were not predictive of future engagement in social company in neither of the two
groups.This study confirmed the results of previous studies that found poorer social functioning in patients
with psychosis but suggested that positive experience during social company does not predict being in
similar situations in the immediate future for either group. The study opens new questions and introduces
possibilities for future research.

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O188
MY TRAUMA RECOVERY: A SELF-HELP WEB-BASED PROGRAM FOR
PTSD IN A RURAL AND AN URBAN SAMPLE IN CHINA
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Andreas Maercker, University of Zurich, Zurich – Switzerland

Background: Guided self-help interventions for PTSD are a promising tool for dissemination of
contemporary psychological treatment, e.g. after crisis or disaster situations. After the 2008 Sichuan
earthquake we investigated the efficacy of the Chinese version of the My Trauma Recovery (CMTR)
website. Methods: In an urban context, 90 survivors of different trauma types were recruited via Internet
advertisements and allocated for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a waiting list control condition. In
a rural context 93 earthquake survivors were face-to-face recruited for a parallel RCT in which the website
intervention was conducted in a counseling center and guided by volunteers. Assessment was completed
online at a professional Chinese survey website. Primary outcome measure was the Posttraumatic Diagnostic
Scale; secondary outcome measures were Symptom Checklist 90-Depression, Trauma Coping Self-Efficacy
Scale, and Posttraumatic Cognitive Changes and Social Functioning Impairment questionnaires adopted
from the My Trauma Recovery website. Results: For the urban sample, findings indicated a significant
group×time interaction in posttraumatic symptoms severity. CMTR reduced posttraumatic symptoms
significantly with high effect size after one-month treatment and the reduction was sustained over a 3-month
follow-up. In the rural sample, the group×time interaction was also significant in posttraumatic symptoms
severity. Posttraumatic symptoms decreased significantly after treatment and during the follow-up period.
Additional outcome measures (posttraumatic cognitive changes, depression) indicated a range of positive
effects, in particular in the urban sample, contributing to the positive evidence for self-help interventions.
Differences in the effects in the two RCTs are exploratory explained by sociodemographic, motivational and
setting feature differences between the two samples. Conclusions: These findings give support for the shortterm efficacy of CMTR in the two Chinese populations and contribute to the literature that self-help Webbased programs can be used to provide mental health help for traumatized persons.

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O191
PARENT SATISFACTION WITH TOURETTE SYNDROME TREATMENT
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
E19. Health and clinical intervention - Interventions
Başak İnce, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul - Turkey
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by motor and vocal tics. Although
effective treatments for TS have been found, no study has yet examined parent satisfaction with the
treatment as an indicator of service and treatment quality. This study aimed to investigate parent satisfaction
with TS treatment and the association between parent satisfaction and tic severity, tic frequency and general
psychopathology in their children prior to treatment. Hence, parent satisfaction was examined following the
attendance of their children at either habit reversal training or psychoeducation group treatments while they
attended a parallel information and support group. Results showed that parents found the treatment to be
very helpful. There was high satisfaction with the amount of information and the frequency of the sessions,
and low satisfaction with the timing of the sessions, the number of the sessions and the duration of the
sessions. The study could not find significant associations between parent satisfaction and any of patientrelated variables or significant difference between treatment groups. A further qualitative analysis on parent
experiences showed that obtaining information, social support and symptom reduction were the most
satisfactory aspects of the treatment. Findings revealed that changing the number and the length of treatment
sessions and the overall duration of the treatment might improve parent satisfaction with TS group
treatments.

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O192
APPLYING EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES (EBPS) TO YOUNG
PEOPLE WITH LONG-TERM CONDITIONS (LTCS)
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence based psychotherapies
Başak İnce, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul - Turkey
A considerable number of young people suffer from long-term conditions (LTCs) (e.g., asthma, orthopaedic
illnesses and epilepsy) which are likely to lead to psychosocial burden. Research has shown that high
percentages of young people with LTCs, particularly neurological illnesses, develop mental health problems.
The co-occurrence of LTCs and psychological symptoms negatively impacts patients’ quality of life and
their treatments. Hence, the current evaluation aimed to investigate whether young people with comorbid
neurological and psychological conditions benefit from the administration of Evidence-Based
Psychotherapies (EBPs). For this purpose, effectiveness of the EBPs was tested for 5 young people by
calculating the added value score of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) as an outcome
measure for general psychopathology. Furthermore, clinical significance and reliable change indices were
calculated for the symptom specific measurements (e.g., depression and anxiety). Findings indicated that 4
patients showed better improvement than predicted based on the SDQ Added Value Score. Furthermore, all
patients showed clinically significant improvement after treatment, and only 2 patients showed both
clinically significant and reliable improvement. The current evaluation demonstrated that it is possible to
integrate EBPs into care for young people with comorbid neurological and psychological conditions and
obtain good treatment outcome.

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O197
DISPLACEMENT EFFECTS ON FAMILY STRUCTURE AND ETHNIC
IDENTITY: MUSLIM MESKHETIANS IN THE USA
C16. Culture and society – Other
Ekaterine Pirtskhalava, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State Univeristy, Tbilisi - Georgia
Elene Pirtskhalava, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State Univeristy, Tbilisi – Georgia

This presentation is e a part of my research which examines the impact processes of displacement on the
family of the Muslim Meskhetians in the U.S. The Muslim Meskhetians, refer to a local population
historically having been living in Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia. Participant of this study are one
part of the deported people from Meskhetia, (republic of Georgia) the Muslim Meskhetians, which since
2005 are living as a refugees in the U.S. In the Scholars articles this community are called differently as
Meskhetian Turks or Turks from Meskehtia, In this article they are mentioned as Muslim Meskhetian.
Combining face to face in-depth and groups interview with refugees, the study illustrates that Muslim
Meskhetian refugee are carefully negotiating traditional values of family structure and family relationships in
the U.S. according to new social environment. There is shown impact of marriage process in Muslim
Meskhetians family.

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O198
IS UNCONSCIOUS JUDGMENT CULTURE BOUND? A CROSSCULTURAL RESEARCH DUPLICATION
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Deborah, R. Vivo, ISPPREF, Istituto di Psicologia e Psicoterapia Relazionale e Familiare, Ospedale
Universitario San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D’Aragona, Salerno - Italy

Conscious thought is rule-based and precise, but it has limited capacity. Unconscious thought, on the other
hand, is less strict, creative, and has high capacity. A series of studies by Dijksterhuis and his colleagues
support the idea that unconscious thought works better when complex decisions are at stake. Because of the
importance of the implications of these findings (e.g., that people should stop consciously deliberating
complex decisions), we decided to repeat one Dijksterhuis’ studies in order to examine whether the so-called
“deliberation-without-attention” effect would still hold if we emphasized the role of experience and context
in conscious decision-making.

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O199
DOES UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS
ORIENTATION LEAD TO A MORE POSITIVE SOCIAL SELF-ESTEEM? A
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
C13. Culture and society – Religion
Deborah, R. Vivo, Ospedale Universitario San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D’Aragona, Salerno – Italy

This research proposal is aimed at exploring whether University students with a spiritual or religious
orientation have a more positive collective self-esteem (as defined by Luhtanen and Crocker, 1992) than
students who do not have a spiritual or religious orientation. The research would include a demographic
questionnaire, a spirituality/religiosity questionnaire and a measure of collective self-esteem (Luhtanen and
Crocker’s COLLECTIVE SELF-ESTEEM SCALE), in order to find out whether there is a positive
correlation between high scores in spirituality/religiosity and high scores in collective self-esteem. I would
expect that students who have a religious / spiritual orientation - whether or not they are active members of a
religious (in)group - develop a sounder self-concept which ultimately leads to a more positive social selfesteem.

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O200
NEGATIVE EMOTIONS AT WORK AS A SOURCE OF JOB BURNOUT:
THE MODERATING EFFECT OF TRAIT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Dorota Szczygiel, Warsaw School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty in Sopot, Warsaw – Poland
Lukasz Baka, Jan Dlugosz University, Czestochowa – Poland
The aim of the study was to verify the hypothesis that trait emotional intelligence (EI) acts as a moderator in
the relationship between negative emotions experienced at work and emotional exhaustion (EE) which is
considered to be the core symptom of the burnout syndrome. Participants (nurses working in hospitals in
Poland, N=177) were presented with a list of adjectives describing emotions and asked to rate the extent to
which they experienced each emotion at work. A list of emotions contained: positive emotions (contentment,
pride, enthusiasm and joy), anger-related emotions (ARE, annoyance, antipathy, anger), and sadness-related
emotions (SRE, sadness, dissatisfaction, disappointment). Participants also completed measures of trait EI
and EE. Positive and negative affectivity, measured with PANAS, were also controlled. To test the
hypothesis, moderated hierarchical multiple regression analyses were performed. Results showed that the
interaction of ARE and IE term was significant and accounted for a significant portion of the variance in EE.
ARE were positively related to EE among employees who were low in trait EI. In contrast, ARE and EE
were unrelated among employees who were high in trait. The interaction of SRE and IE term was not
significant and did not explain any additional variance in EE beyond the main effects. The results of the
study demonstrated that trait EI functions as a psychological resource that buffers the negative association
between ARE and burnout.

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O201
THE INFLUENCE OF PRISON EDUCATION TO BUILD CITIZENSHIP
AND RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Francisco Ramos de Farias, Federal University of the State of Rio de Jaineiro, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

This paper presents the preliminary results of an ongoing research that aims to produce a reflection on the
public education policies in prisons, evaluating its implementation, operation and outcomes in terms of
remission of penalty and the possibility of building alternatives in recovery of criminals to society. This aim
was done with tracking laws, decrees, resolutions and other official documents as well as a review of the
literary regard of this subject. During the process a laboratory of social practices and research on violence for
the production of a school theme collection in prisons was set up. An orientation space was also created for
prisoners who were in a semi-open system and on parole, who demonstrated an interest in school education.
Those who wished to be integrated into the job market were also assisted. A referral to public health
institutions for the psychosocial support of those who brought indelible marks of stay in prison was included
as well as those who intend to develop the condition as criminal. The networking with professionals from
various fields was a strategy for this purpose. The work done to date shows that the inclusion in the
education and preparation for the job market are actions that facilitate the construction of citizenship after
being released from prison, as an alternative identity position different from a criminal one.

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O202
THE TRANSITION OF EGRESS FROM THE PENITENTIARY SYSTEM TO
THE COMMUNITY AFTER SERVING A SENTENCE: POSITIVE ASPECTS,
CONTRADICTIONS AND IMPASSES
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Francisco Ramos de Farras, Federal University of the State of Rio de Jaineiro, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

This paper discusses the results of a survey regarding the transition of the penal system to life in society and
the development of devices for the psychosocial, educational and legal counsel, contributing to the
reconstruction of citizenship and the circulation in the context of relationships. These actions were
undertaken at the Laboratory of Social Practice and Research on Violence (LPSPV) of the Post-Graduate
Program in Social Memory at the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO). The
cartographic method was adopted in this research, being centered on the construction of the memory of
egresses coming from the prison system of the State of Rio de Janeiro. The survey was built on three
methodological steps: survey of journal’s investigation; documentary survey; and conducting group
interviews. Data analysis was based on the life stories method. The results have highlighted that the process
of institutionalization affects the subject, so that the transference of values from prison culture can function
as a mnemonic device for submission’s maintenance, even after prison release. At the same time, transition
plans are imbued with their memories related to condition as prisoners. Finally, the identity construction
processes reflects, in a significant way, on difficulties of building life projects.

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O203
MANIFESTATION OF THE DISCRIMINATORY ATTITUDE AS A
EVALUATION OF FACIAL APPEARANCE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ETHNO-CULTURAL GROUPS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Vera Labunskaya, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation

The research purpose is a definition of features of evaluation of various components of ethno-cultural types
of facial appearance. Research Methods: The technique “Estimated and intentional interpretation of facial
appearance and its correspondence to gender and age constructs”. In the questionnaire facial appearance
types: “Slavic facial appearance”, “Caucasian facial appearance”, “Asian facial appearance” are the objects
of evaluation. We have offered the participants of research to estimate the degree of correspondence of
judgments to a certain type of facial appearance according to the 10 scoring system. For the purpose of
definition of distinctions between estimations of “Slavic facial appearance”, “Caucasian facial
appearance”,“Asian facial appearance” we have used Wilcoxon’s nonparametric Z-criterion (SPSS 16.00
program). Research subjects: Russian students - 37 women, 15 men at the age from to 25 years. Results of
research: The discriminatory attitude to groups with a certain type of facial appearance is expressed in
various levels of estimations of components of facial appearance. Conclusion: The students consider that
both men and women having “Slavic type of facial appearance” are more beautiful, attractive, more
masculine or feminine, than the persons of “Caucasian or Asian type of facial appearance”. The
discriminatory attitude presented in different types of estimations was shown to people with “Asian type of
facial appearance” in a greater degree.

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O204
FORMING FAMILIES WITH SURROGATES: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND
LEGAL BEST PRACTICES
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Michelle Loris, World Wide Surrogacy LLC, Law Firm of Victoria Ferrara, Fairfield - United States
Victoria Ferrara, World Wide Surrogacy LLC, Law Firm of Victoria Ferrara, Fairfield - United States

This presentation will discuss the psychological and legal best practices for working with Intended Parents
who are forming families with Gestational Surrogates. Today more and more couples, both same sex and
heterosexual, are forming families by using surrogates; yet no uniform legal or psychological practices are in
place to help and work with these couples. These presenters have been working together for over ten years
helping couples form families with gestational surrogates and they have developed a protocol of best
psychological and legal practices to help couples through what is a very long, complicated process involving
medical, legal, psychological, and family issues. In this presentation, we will outline the protocol of legal
and psychological process, policies, practices we have developed. We will illustrate the complexities and
obstacles ---both psychological and legal—by using case examples, and we will discuss some of the issues
and problems that are emerging in international surrogacy.

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O209
WORKPLACE TRANSLATION OF THE DIABETES
PREVENTION PROGRAM: PHASE I AND II RESULTS
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
David DeJoy, University of Georgia, Athens - United States
Mark Wilson, University of Georgia, Athens - United States
Heather Padilla, University of Georgia, Athens - United States
Heather Zuerche, University of Georgia, Athens - United States

The Diabetes Prevention Program (PPE) is a clinically effective, theory-based intervention focusing on
weight management and physical activity. This presentation summarizes phase I and II results from a
workplace translation of DPP. Finding an acceptable trade-off between intensity and effectiveness is a
primary challenge of translation and is particularly crucial for widespread workplace adoption. A primary
ingredient of the original DPP was frequent one-on-one interaction with a trained “lifestyle coach”. The
current trial compared three delivery modes: group coaching sessions, telephonic coaching, and self-study.
The primary outcome was weight loss with secondary outcomes of healthy eating and physical activity.
Incremental cost effectiveness was used to compare the three treatment conditions. Results from the first
two phases of this three phase study indicate that telephonic coaching was more effective than the other
delivery modes and associated with a mean weight loss of approximately 6 lbs. at the conclusion of the core
intervention (six months). The telephonic condition was about twice as expensive as the group condition,
which was about twice as costly as self-study. Process evaluation data suggest that telephonic treatment
costs could be reduced with little impact on effectiveness through modification of the calling protocol. These
results are discussed in terms of developing a version of DPP suitable for adoption in different types of work
settings.

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O213
ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT IN WORK-FAMILY BALANCE BY
CONSIDERING THE MEDIATING ROLE OF CORE SELF-EVALUATION
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Monirsadat Zakerfard, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Aboulghassem Nouri, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Hooshang Talebi, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Hossein Samavatyan, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran

The present research was designed to examine the role of social support in work-family balance also the role
of individual differences in this relationship.The assumptions were analyzed using structural equation
method among employees in a governmental organization in Iran.Using stratified random sampling, a
number of 150 employees were selected from the study population. The research tools included
Questionnaire of Work-Family Balance (Carlson et al. 2009), Family and Colleague Support
Measure(O’Driscoll et al., 2004), Survey of Perceived supervisor support(Rhoades and Eisenberger, 2000)
and Core-Self Evaluation Scale( Judge et al, 2003). Results of structural equation showed that the direct
influence exerted by family support, colleague support and supervisor support on work-family balance was
not meaningful. However, considering its indirect influence, results revealed that core self-evaluation played
a completely mediatory role in the relationship between family support and colleague support, while its
influence on the relationship between supervisor support and work-family balance was not meaningful. The
present study was conducted on the basis of conservation of resources (COR) theory. Since little research has
been conducted on the role of social support in work-family balance considering cross-individual
differences, the present research may be regarded as new in this manner and it creates some opportunity for
developing more research on cross-individual and cross-cultural differences in work-family balance.

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O218
THE SELFISH SIDE OF SELF-CONTROL
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Presenter: Liad Uziel, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan - Israel

Self-control is a powerful tool that promotes goal pursuit by helping individuals curb personal desires, follow
norms, and adopt rational thinking. In interdependent social contexts, the socially acceptable (i.e. normative)
and rational approach to secure long-term goals is prosocial behavior. Consistent with that, much research
associates self-control with prosociality. The present research demonstrates that when norm salience is
reduced (i.e. social relations are no longer interdependent), high self-control leads to more selfish behavior
when it is economically rational. In three studies, participants were asked to allocate an endowment between
themselves and another person (one-round, zero-sum version of the dictator game), facing a conflict between
a socially normative and an economically rational approach. Across the studies,norm salience was
manipulated [through manipulation of social context (private/public; Studies 1 and 2), measurement of social
desirability (Studies 1 and 3), and measurement (Study 2) and manipulation (Study 3) of social power] such
that some participants experienced low normative pressure. Findings showed that among individuals in a low
normative pressure context, self-control led to economically rational, yet selfish, behavior. The findings
highlight the role of self-control in regulating behavior so as to maximize situational adaptation.

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O220
A VIBROTACTILE DEVICE TO HELP OLDER PEDESTRIANS TO GET
AROUND SAFELY
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Stéphanie Cœugnet, IFSTTAR, French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Development and
Networks, LEPSIS, Laboratory for Road Operations, Perception, Simulators and Simulations, Versailles France
Aurélie Dommes, IFSTTAR, French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Development and
Networks, LEPSIS, Laboratory for Road Operations, Perception, Simulators and Simulations, Versailles France
Fabrice Vienne, IFSTTAR, French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Development and
Networks, LEPSIS, Laboratory for Road Operations, Perception, Simulators and Simulations, Versailles France
Nguyen-Thong Dang, IFSTTAR, French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Development
and Networks, LEPSIS, Laboratory for Road Operations, Perception, Simulators and Simulations, Versailles
- FranceSabrina Panëels, CEA, LIST, Sensory and Ambient Interfaces Laboratory, Gif-sur-Yvette - France
Farah Arab, CEA, LIST, Sensory and Ambient Interfaces Laboratory, Gif-sur-Yvette - France
Aline Chevalier, University of Toulouse 2, University of Bordeaux 3, Toulouse - France
Margarita Anastassova, CEA, LIST, Sensory and Ambient Interfaces Laboratory, Gif-sur-Yvette - France

Old pedestrians are overrepresented in fatal accidents. Many studies have consistently shown slower decision
making, wrong time estimation, slower walking speed and navigation difficulties that lead to dangerous
pedestrian behaviors and/or travel reduction with aging. In this context, the present study aims at developing
and assessing the efficiency of a vibrotactile navigation assistance to support old pedestrians to cross the
street and get around safely. To this end, 40 old participants aged between 70 and 80 and 20 young adults
take part in two simulated pedestrian tasks. The first one is a street crossing task where participants actually
cross a two-way experimental road in a virtual environment. The second one is a navigation task where
participants have to go from point A to point B in a virtual city. Each task is performed with and without a
vibrotactile wristband delivering alert messages (street crossing) and directional messages (navigation). Data
are currently being collected. We hypothesize that both young and old pedestrians will benefit from the
vibrotactile aid system, with fewer dangerous street crossing decisions and more efficient navigation
patterns. We expect a stronger effect in the old participants’ group. If such a vibrotactile device offsets
difficulties related to cognitive and perceptual decline in old pedestrians, it can contribute to maintaining
their travel autonomy and reduce the risk of fatal accidents.

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O221
TO DO, TO HAVE, OR TO SAVE? WELL-BEING AND MATERIALISM AS
PREDICTORS OF FINANCIAL INVESTMENT – CROATIAN CASE
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Ljiljana Kaliterna Lipovcan, Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences, Zagreb – Croatia
Zvjezdana Prizmic-Larsen, Washington University, St.Louis - United States
Andreja Brajsa-Zganec, Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences, Zagreb – Croatia
Tihana Brkljacic, Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences, Zagreb – Croatia

Research suggests that people are happier if they spend money on experiential purchases such as travel,
rather than on material purchases. This study examined the predictive values of wellbeing variables and
materialism for the persons’ financial investments into savings, experiential or material purchases. Subjects
were a representative sample of Croatian citizens (N=1000, 51% women). The reported their life satisfaction,
and completed Personal Wellbeing Index (which includes satisfaction with 7 life domains: material status,
health, achievement, relationships, safety, community and future security), and a materialism scale. Also,
they reported how they would spend their extra money either in experiential purchases, in material purchases
or putting into savings. While controlling for gender, age, and income, hierarchical regression analyses
showed that being younger, with higher income, satisfied with the life as a whole and satisfied with their
achievements were the strongest predictors of experiential purchases. People who would invest in material
purchases were younger and more materialistic than their counterparts. People who would rather save their
money were older, with lower income, and less materialistic than their counterparts. Economic and cultural
environments are discussed as possible contextual influences for how people choose to spend or save their
money.

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O223
PROTESTS AND SOCIAL DISCONTENT IN BRAZILIAN
CONTEMPORARY
C16. Culture and society - Other
Rafael Andres Patiño Orozco, Federal University of the State of Rio de Jaineiro, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Francisco Ramos de Farias, Federal University of the State of Rio de Jaineiro, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

This paper aims to present the meaning of social protests which took place in Brazil on June 2013 in an
economic prosperity context. This research was based on social psychology as a framework that allows
critical analysis of processes of social changes and interdisciplinary dialogue. The study was guided by
qualitative methodology and it was adopted by a method of content analysis to address the testimony of
protesters, published in virtual media during these events. A Categorization process was prepared in a
hermeneutic unit in Atlas-ti 6.2 software. It was identified that these social movements can be considered as
an expression of contemporary discontent at the failure of the Modernity’s political-economic project.
Protests are also forms of manifestation of indignation related to events considered as morally unjust. They
can motivate the creation of alternatives with the purpose of social transformation, but may also arise in the
form of radical groups that advocate violence as a means of protest. At the same time, these movements
represent forms of resistance against legitimate loss of Government and traditional channels of political
participation. In this sense, these subsequente events represent new modes of subjectivation.

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O224
SUBJECTIVE CONFIGURATIONS OF RELATIVES OF VICTIMS OF
FORCED DISAPPEARANCE IN COLOMBIA
C16. Culture and society – Other
Rafael Andres Patiño Orozco, Federal University of the State of Rio de Jaineiro, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Francisco Ramos de Farias, Federal University of the State of Rio de Jaineiro, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Based on a historical-cultural perspective of Social Psychology, the aim of this study was to understand the
subjective configurations on relatives of forced disappearances in the context of the Colombian armed
conflict. The research grew out of a study design of multiple cases. Unstructured interviews were conducted,
with three focus groups and a phrase complementation tool. The information produced was integrated into a
hermeneutics unit in Atlas-ti 6.2. The data analysis was conducted using abductive reasoning for identifying
configurations of meaning. It was found that the relatives of forced disappearances remain in a state of
mourning: a fracture in memory caused by the uncertainty about what happened to their loved one,
accompanied by the inability to build a sense of loss and, therefore, to grieve. Despite the uncertainty, there
are some possible ways to progress the loss and overcome the mourning. It is possible to construct meaning
about the traumatic experience from farewell rituals and repair actions, such as fact-finding and conviction of
those responsible in court. Some individuals manage to overcome their mourning by building new meanings
to life through work, political or academic lessons. We conclude that the overcoming of grief involves
individual, historical and social elements. Therefore, the society and the state have a crucial role in ensuring
the implementation of a repair process accompanying the significance of the traumatic experience.

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O225
COGNITIVE ORIENTATION AS A TOOL FOR IDENTIFYING
PSYCHOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Shulamith Kreitler, Tel-Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Aviv - Israel
Michal M. Kreitler, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv - Israel
Frida Barak, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon - Israel

The purpose was to identify personality correlates of colon cancer patients by applying a new methodology
of studying beliefs, based on the cognitive orientation theory. In study A the personality questionnaire was
administered to 106 colon cancer patients and 99 matched healthy controls. The results showed that the main
psychological features of the patients, independent of demographic and medical factors, were self-restraint,
controlling themselves and others, pent-up anger, increased demands of themselves and perfectionism. The
findings were confirmed in study B with 230 colorectal cancer patients. Gender differences were found in
responses. In study C discriminant analysis showed that the questionnaire identified significantly cases of
three groups (165 healthy controls, 90 Crohn patients at risk for cancer, 230 colorectal cancer patients). The
personality correlates of colorectal cancer were tendencies for compulsiveness, control of oneself, anger, self
effacement, pleasing others, self assertion, distancing oneself from others, keeping regulations, and
performing obligations perfectly. The three major foci are perfect duty performance, and two contradictory
pairs: self effacement versus self assertion, and closeness to others versus distancing from others. The
clusters and the contrasts constitute sources of tension. It is suggested that the identified personality
correlates be considered as psychological risk factors for colorectal cancer.

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O227
MEANING-BASED ASSESSMENT OF CREATIVITY
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Shulamith Kreitler, Tel-Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Aviv - Israel
Kineret Weissler, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv - Israel

The purpose was to develop a procedure of assessing creativity by the Kreitler meaning system which is a
psychosemantically-grounded system of processes underlying cognitive acts. Three studies will be presented,
describing the meaning variables differentiating between more and less creative participants, in different
samples of children, and with different measures of creativity. In the first study 158 children (ages7;2-9;4)
were administered the meaning test, the Wechsler IQ test and the Torrance test of creativity. In the second
study 71 children (mean age 10;9) were administered the meaning test and their drawings were evaluated for
creativity by 3 independent experts. In the third study 238 Beduin children (mean age 13;7) were
administered the meaning test and the questionnaire “The Things Done on your Own” (Torrance). In each
study the meaning variables differentiating between the more and less creative were identified. The creative
children used more dynamic terms, considered the objective aspects of objects, emphasized the experiential
aspects of emotions and cognitions, used nonverbal forms of expression and focused both on external and
internal reality, on the general and the specific, on the personal-subjective and the interpersonally-shared, on
the present inputs and the distant ones. It is suggested that the meaning variables characterizing the more
creative children could be used as an assessment instrument for creativity and for developing creativity.

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O234
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE AND
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT: MEDIATION OF
ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTIFICATION
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Ulas Ozcan, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Istanbul - Turkey

This study was undertaken to explore the relationship organizational climate and organizational commitment
(normative and affective) as mediated by organizational identification. A total of 350 white-collar employees
completed organizational commitment (affective and normative parts), organizational climate (open,
supportive, management, responsibility, criteria, stress, team, innovation and manager dimensions). As
indicated in hypotheses, organizational climate predicted affective and normative commitment and these
relationships are mediated by employees’ organizational identification. In addition both organizational
climate and organizational identification predicts 76% of affective and normative commitment. The results
showed that organizations needs to increase their identification based programs in order to secure
organizational commitment. Further studies and limitations will be discussed.

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O236
MANAGERS WHO PROVIDE SECURE BASE: DO THEY INCREASE
PROMOTION FOCUS?
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Michal Lehmann, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem – Israel
Avraham N. Kluger, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel

Both attachment theory and regulatory-focus theory (RFT) make similar predictions: Attachment theory
suggests that a relationship that provides a secure base increases exploration; RFT suggests that nurturance
needs activate promotion focus, which is also associated with exploration. These predictions may also be
relevant for relationships at work. Thus, we hypothesize that a manager who provides a secure base
increases promotion focus among employees, and consequently increases the likelihood that employees
perform promotion tasks (vs. prevention tasks). We ran four scenario experiments, priming either a secure or
an insecure base with a manager. In Study 1 & 2 (N = 53, N = 301, respectively), after the prime,
participants rated the likelihood that they would perform promotion and prevention tasks. In Study 3 & 4
(N = 101, N = 121, respectively), participants chose between promotion or prevention tasks. Across all
studies, a secure base increased promotion focus (d = 0.67, p < .02; d = 0.22, p < .06, d = 0.56, p < .01; d
= 0.49, p < .01, respectively). To our knowledge, this is the first study to link between attachment theory and
RFT. Moreover, this research suggests that fostering good subordinate-supervisor relationships is likely to
be rewarded with promotion-focused behaviors such as creativity and innovation.

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O238
HOW "TALENTS" ARE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PEOPLE:
DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
H. Ulas Ozcan, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Istanbul - Turkey

This study examined the profile of the employees who are called as “talents” in different organizations and
different sectors. Total 2830 white-collar employees participated to the study and 189 of them were called as
“talents” in their organizations. All participants completed reasoning test, needs scales (nAff, nAch, nPow,
nCog), time perspectives scales, change orientation scale, self-efficacy, uncertainty tolerance, ambiguity
tolerance, locus of control scales. The results showed that the employees who are called as “talent” showed
significant differences in all these dimensions. Specifically, talents showed significantly higher level of
reasoning, nAch, nPow, nCog, change orientation, self-efficacy, locus of control and ambiguity tolerance.
They also had significantly low level of uncertainty tolerance and nAff. In addition, talents also had a pattern
of time perspective. Specifically, they were highly future oriented and showed low level of past -orientation
and present orientation regarding with fatalism. This study showed that there is a need to investigate specific
profiles in employees.

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O240
WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT, FAMILY SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYEE
WELLBEING: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AUSTRALIAN AND INDIAN
SOCIAL WORKERS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Thomas Kalliath, Australian National University, Canberra – Australia
Parveen Kalliath, Australian Catholic University, Canberra – Australia
Christopher Chan, York University, Toronto – Canada

The purpose of the study was to investigate family satisfaction as a mediating mechanism through which
work-family conflict influences are transmitted on the wellbeing of social workers, who are exposed to high
stress work environments. To date, few studies have compared work-family conflict experiences of social
workers across national cultures. The present study addresses the gap in the literature by investigating this
mediating relationship in samples of Australian (n=439) and Indian (n=428) social workers. Survey of
professional social workers resulted in two large samples that had comparable demographic characteristics.
Confirmatory factor analyses using 3 work-family conflict variables (Time, Strain and Behaviour), family
satisfaction, and wellbeing showed good fitting models. We then proceeded to test the structural models
using AMOS, and found that family satisfaction mediated the relationship between work-family conflict
(Behaviour) and wellbeing in both Australian and Indian samples, and also mediated the relationships
between work-family conflict (Time and Strain) and wellbeing in the Indian sample. The findings of our
study contribute to the work-family conflict literature by uncovering interesting cultural similarities and
differences in the work-family conflict experiences of social workers in the Australian and Indian samples.
Practical implications for human resource management policies of social service agencies in both countries
are discussed.

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O241
INTERCULTURAL WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE WITHIN
HEALTH SERVICES; INVESTIGATING ANXIETY, UNCERTAINTY,
ETHNOCENTRISM AND HELP SEEKING
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Shanna Logan, University of Sydney, Sydney - Australia
Zachary Steel, UNSW Australia, Sydney – Australia
Caroline Hunt, University of Sydney, Sydney – Australia

In order to better understand barriers to initial engagement with health services by ethnic minority patients,
the current study experimentally investigated the effect of low and high perceived predictability of an
intercultural health professional within a low or high anxiety provoking health interaction, on willingness to
interact. Additionally, the study aimed to assess the impact of state and trait anxiety, and the contribution of
ethnocentrism and attitudes towards seeking psychological help, on willingness to interact within a health
setting. Results indicate that both state anxiety and an anxiety provoking situation are significant predictors
of willingness to interact, with high anxiety leading to less willingness to interact, a finding enhanced when
predictability was also low. Also a heightened anxiety provoking situation was found to have a direct effect
on the perceived predictability of an intercultural health interaction partner. Despite previous research
indicating the importance of help seeking behaviour and cultural attitudes in negatively influencing
engagement with health services, the current study found that state anxiety was a more significant indicator
of willingness to interact in a cross-cultural health interaction than these other indicators.

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O242
ETHNICITY AND SERVICE USE: AN ANALYSIS OF SERVICE USE AND
TIME TO ACCESS TREATMENT BY ETHNICITY STATUS IN A LOCAL
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
Shanna Logan, University of Sydney, Sydney - Australia
David Rouen, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney – Australia
Renate Wagner, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney – Australia
Zachary Steel, University of New South Wales, Sydney – Australia
Caroline Hunt, University of Sydney, Sydney – Australia

The current research aimed to assess the impact of ethnicity status on mental health service use in a
metropolitan area in Australia. Middle Eastern and South East Asian minority ethnicity status was compared
to native Australian majority ethnicity status, as these were the two largest cultural groups residing within
the local area. Clients who accessed the Clinic for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress in Western Sydney between
1996 and 2010 underwent a clinical assessment and research interview prior to receiving treatment to
determine both illness history and cultural background. Data was extracted from these files on demographic
information and health history. Relative to the local population, ethnic minority status was associated with
fewer patients accessing the service, with South East Asian patients reporting lowest service across all
cohorts studied. However, Middle Eastern patients’ service utilization increased with each successive cohort
over time. No significant differences between ethnicity status and duration of treatment delay were reported.
In order to further understand this discrepancy, post hoc analyses with language groups were conducted,
which revealed that those who spoke Arabic within the family home reported a shorter treatment delay
overall. Lower than expected use of the service was found in South East Asian and Middle Eastern ethnic
minority patients, commensurate with previous literature reporting lower service use by ethnic minorities.
Differences in treatment delay by ethnicity status or language highlight the importance of understanding
differences both within and between cultural groups, to further understand the impact of culture on service
use.

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O249
EFFECTS OF INTERGROUP COMPARISONS AND ANONYMITY ON
PERFORMANCE IN A TEAM GAME-BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Benjamin Le Hénaff, University of Rennes 2, Rennes - France
Nicolas Michinov, University of Rennes 2, Rennes – France
Olivier Le Bohec, University of Rennes 2, Rennes – France

The aim of this communication is to extend the SIDE Model (Social Identity model of Deindividuation
Effects) to a team game-based learning environment. This model is rooted into the social identity theoretical
framework. According to SIDE, people in an anonymous state while their social identity is rendered salient
by an intergroup comparison, identify more with their group, leading to a higher motivation to put their
group in a positive light. Nevertheless, few studies have examined how the variables involved in that model
affected performance in online learning environments. In order to study how this model may be applied to
such environments, an online system was developed to help students acquiring basic computing knowledge
from quizzes. The system offered the possibility to deliver intergroup comparison feedback in real-time to
increase the salience of group identity either in anonymity or individuation conditions. Results showed that
when group identity was salient, performance was higher for anonymous students rather than individuated
ones, but only for those who had low prior knowledge of computing skills. A similar benefit of anonymity
was observed when group identity was not salient among students with high prior knowledge. These findings
may have implications on the development of online learning environments where social gaming can be used
to boost learning motivation and performance with social and psychological theoretical models such as
SIDE.

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O250
CONCEPTUAL STRUCTURES AND PRODUCTIVITY OF COGNITIVE
FUNCTIONING
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Elena Volkova, Institute of Psychology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow - Russian Federation
Marina Kholodnaya, Institute of Psychology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow - Russian Federation

Definition of intelligence in terms of its properties turned it into a catalog of cognitive functions which
greatly varies in different authors. Intelligence as a holistic mental reality disappeared. We offer to pass from
describing the properties of the intelligence to the issue of the nature of mental formations which "inside"
determines the properties of intelligence. In terms of a new approach conceptual structures are viewed as a
substratum of conceptual abilities. Conceptual (semantic, categorical, generative) abilities are central link to
the structure of intelligence which is described as a form of individual mental experiences. We name this
approach to the study of intelligence as ontological one. Our study aimed to reveal interrelations between the
conceptual structures and productivity of different types of cognitive functioning. A multiple design was
used in our research including assessment of conceptual structures (Kholodnaya, Volkova), conceptual
abilities (Kholodnaya, Savin), creativity (TTCT), intelligence (SPM, WAIS, WISC), field dependence/field
independence (EFT), impulsivity/reflectivity (MFFT). Participants of the experiment were 480 students aged
14-22 years. The data obtained convincingly demonstrates resource functions of conceptual abilities in
growth of creativity, verbal and nonverbal intelligence, competence; mobilization of involuntary control in
terms of perceptual structuring and scanning; activation of the process of generating mental narratives.

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O251
PEER COACHING FOR EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE LEARNING
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Blanka Tacer, University of Primorska, Koper - Slovenia
Kristina Potocnik, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - United Kingdom

Peer coaching (PC) refers to relational resources for professional growth. The literature has acknowledged a
lack of systematic approach to introducing PC in organizations. In responding to this gap we conducted a
quasi-field experiment involving a 5-day PC training programme. A total of 45 teachers participated in the
training in order to develop PC competencies.Participants voluntarily filled in the questionnaire before and
after the participation in the PC training. The questionnaire measured coaching competencies, establishing
coaching relationship, active listening skills, core self-evaluations (CSEs), and teacher self-efficacy. The
results showed a significant improvement of the target competencies after the completion of the training.
Supplementary results showed a significant interaction effect of CSEs and coaching competence on training
outcomes. We found that teachers with higher CSEs showed a significantly higher improvement of their
coaching competencies compared to teachers with lower CSEs. Coaching as a method of workplace learning
is a growing field of study. This is one of few empirical studies exploring the effectiveness of PC
programmes. In terms of theory development, our study implies that personality traits might have an
important role in developing coaching competencies. In terms of methodological implications, we have
showed that quasi-field experiments can be successfully used in studying the development of coaching
competencies.

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O252
THE SCREEN BETWEEN: ARE MOBILE PHONES USED IN WAYS THAT
DISTRACT FROM OR FACILITATE FRIENDSHIP INTERACTIONS?
A16. General issues and basic processes - Other
Presenter: Genavee Brown, Western Washington University, Bellingham - United States
Adriana Manago, Western Washington University, Bellingham - United States
Joseph Trimble, Western Washington University, Bellingham - United States
Nicolas Michinov, University of Rennes 2, Rennes - France

Today, mobile phones are ubiquitous, indispensable digital communication tools, but they may intrude upon
face-to-face (FtF) interactions, including those between pairs of friends. As a tool, the phone may be used in
at least four different ways during interactions: distraction, distraction multitasking, facilitation, and
facilitation multitasking. Distraction occurs when the participant is focused exclusively on the phone.
Distraction multitasking occurs when the participant divides their attention between friend and phone.
Facilitation occurs when information is shared via the phone. Facilitation multitasking occurs when shared
information is discussed. The aim of the current study was to observe which of these phone use behaviors
would occur and in what amounts. Pairs of friends were unobtrusively filmed during brief interaction in a
waiting room setting where the 4 types of mobile phone use behaviors were observed. Results showed that of
distraction and distraction multitasking were more common uses of the mobile phone than facilitation and
facilitation multitasking. The present results showed that when mobile phones are used in friendship
interactions they seem to be used in ways that distract from the FtF interactions that should be fulfilling our
relational needs.

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O253
PERSONALITY WITHOUT BORDERS: DO QUESTIONNAIRE
LANGUAGES AND SMART-PHONES BIAS RESULTS?
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Rob Bailey, OPP Ltd, Oxford - United Kingdom
Tatiana Gulko, OPP Ltd, Oxford - United Kingdom
Sofia Lundahl, Lund University, Lund – Sweden
Elin Wetterberg, Lund University, Lund – Sweden

Purpose: Linguistic, cultural and psychological issues may bias multi-lingual psychometric assessment of
personality. Bias may also arise from questionnaire completion via websites vs. mobile phones. This
presentation explores two studies which test these assumptions. The rationale for this work is that mobile vs.
web differences have not been widely studied. Additionally, 16PF is unusual in that it has idiosyncratic
items, which cause a challenge to translation and adaptation. Methodology: Data were collected from 4,900
people completing the 16PF in US English, UK English, Norwegian, Danish, German, French, Italian,
Spanish, Swedish, and Dutch. Data were collected for 500 people completing a short version of the 16PF on
the web and via a mobile app. Differential Item Functioning (DIF) was used to examine item level and scale
level data. T-tests were used to assess scale level differences. Results: Significant DIF was found in a high
number of items for each language. However, the effect size of the DIF (estimated in lordif in R), showed
very few items had DIF big enough to cause a practical effect at the scale level. For the web/phone data only
four items were flagged for significant DIF, but none showed practically DIF. There were five significant
trait differences; however, effect sizes are small. Conclusions/implications Mobile or web administration
does not seem to cause bias. Some bias occurs via different languages, but not enough to have a major
practical effect. The analysis was limited to an EU/US sample; however, preliminary analysis suggests other
versions (e.g. Traditional Chinese) show less variation than some of the European languages. The results
suggest recruitment with mixed assessment languages will be fair to candidates.

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O254
ACQUISITION OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AMONG YOUTHS: A
TOOL FOR INSECURITY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Vera Nkiru Nwadinobi, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe, Nsugbe-Onitsha – Nigeria
Celestine Arinze Okafor, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe, Nsugbe-Onitsha – Nigeria
Daniel Chinedu Okafor, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe, Nsugbe-Onitsha – Nigeria

Lack of entrepreneurial skills among the youths in Nigeria accounts for most youth unemployment which of
course makes them vulnerable to different social crimes leading to insecurity in Nigeria. Economic
insecurity has the potential of exposing the people to poverty starvation, restiveness, underdevelopment,
social vices and general state of insecurity. The persistence of such a situation exposes everyone directly or
indirectly, to avoidable dangers of social crisis and violence. It is believed that the challenges of
unemployment and joblessness can predispose a nation to economic insecurity. The introduction of
entrepreneurship education into the education system of Nigeria is a well conceived policy that empowers
the youths with functional skills and thereby reduces insecurity of all kinds among them and the nation in
general. This present work therefore set out to find out whether acquisition of entrepreneurial skills among
the youths will create employment for them and possibly reduce insecurity experienced in Nigeria today,
specifically the study sought to find out the causes of insecurity in Nigeria and skills necessary for
entrepreneurial occupation in Nigeria. The significance of the study is that all concerned about the youth and
development will see that acquisition of entrepreneurial skills assist youths not only to be gainfully
employed but also to employ themselves and thereby contribute to economic security and eventual reduction
of insecurity and development of the nation, that will increase the practical input in entrepreneurial education
being introduced in schools. It will also boost vocational guidance in schools.To guide the study, three
research questions were raised thus: (a) What are the causes of insecurity in Nigeria? (b) What requisite
skills are needed for entrepreneurship occupation? (c) What are the contributions of entrepreneurial skills
training in insecurity reduction? Also three null hypothesis were raised and tested at the probability of 0.05
level of significance thus: (a) There is no significance difference among workers in the three selected
Nigerian universities with respect to their views on the causes of insecurity in Nigeria. (b) There is no
significant difference among workers of two different faculties with respect to their views on requisite skills
needed for entrepreneurship occupation. (c) Acquisition of entrepreneurial skills is not significant in
insecurity reduction in Nigeria. Survey Research Method was adopted for the study and a questionnaire titled
‘Entrepreneurial Skills and Insecurity Reduction Questionnaire’ (ESINRQ) was employed for data
collection. The population of the study consisted of 300 academic and non-academic staff from three
Nigerian universities. Purposive sampling technique was used to compose the sample with 100 staff selected
from each university. The staff were also stratified into status and faculty. A test-retest method after an
interval of three weeks and the use of Pearson Product moment correlation statistics, were employed to
obtain reliability co-efficient of 0.75. Scoring was based on a Likert type scale of strongly agree, agree,
disagree and strongly disagree, while the score of 4,3,2,1 was applied respectively from strongly agree to
strongly disagree. Data were analyzed using frequency count, percentage, mean score and mean ranking
were used particularly to answer the research questions presented in tables 1-3, the hypotheses were tested
using the t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) where applicable. According to (Itassan, 1998 & Adana,
1996), the t-test statistical tool as a parametric test is often used to compare the means of two groups.
ANOVA statistics is appropriate for use when the researcher is dealing with more than two independent
groups. From the summary of the results of the study, the causes of insecurity in Nigeria include poor
parental upbringing, parents as negative role models, the get-rich quick syndrome in Nigeria, IN-fighting
among political rival, high level of poverty, inability to obtain gainful employment, drop out syndrome,
visiting internet sites which show youths doing violent exploits, desire to be recognized and respected by
peers among others. Findings also show the requisite skills needed for entrepreneurial occupation to be
communication skills, negotiating skills, leadership skills, integrity and reputation for honesty and sales

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skills. Results further revealed the contributions in Entrepreneurial skills training in insecurity reduction to
be: skilled entrepreneurs can go into mass production of anti bomb detector and information techniques to
help detect or even block communication among perpetrators of insecurity, by reducing unemployment since
it contributes to the spate of insecurity, economic empowerment of the youths and that it enhances
production of high quality goods and services. The null hypothesis one showed no significant difference
among workers in the three selected Nigerian universities with respect to their views on the causes of
insecurity in Nigeria. Again hypothesis revealed that acquisition of entrepreneurial skills training is
significant in creating employment for youths and reducing insecurity. Based on the findings, the researcher
thereby concludes that acquisition of entrepreneurial training skills is a solution to insecurity problem in
Nigeria. This is because for lives and property to be saved within the country youths should be gainfully
employed. Entrepreneurship is a solution to unemployment as has been revealed by the study. People will be
job creators rather than job seeker in the end. It is therefore recommended that government should deemphasize paper qualification and introduce more viable programmes that foster entrepreneurship. Again
most of the ailing industries especially the ones that have many indigenous skilled professionals should be
revitalized. This will not only solve the problem of joblessness in the country, it will drive crimes away from
the streets thereby making the country safe to live in. thus reducing both economic insecurity and social
insecurity. In addition school counsellors have big tasks at hand based on the findings of the study.
Counsellors in each states of the federation should organize regular workshops, meeting and events with
local authorities, youths, and community members for national peace enhancement.

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O255
INTERPERSONAL BENEFITS OF OPTIMISTIC EXPECTATIONS:
OVERRIDING NEGATIVE RESPONSES TO PARTNER WITHDRAWAL?
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Miriam Parise, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Silvia Donato, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Ariela Francesca Pagani, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Dominik Schoebi, University of Fribourg, Fribourg – Switzerland

Optimism can be seen as an enduring strength in marriage. It provides spouses with a broader and more
flexible range of behavioral options and helps them to successfully navigate stressful situations. Optimism is
characterized by a positive attitude toward the future and by positive expectations. While a positive attitude
toward the future may benefit adaptation, merely holding positive expectations may lead to disappointment
and inflexible responding to daily challenges. Using questionnaires and diaries from 103 couples, this study
examines how spouses respond to situations where the partner prefers being alone at the end of a workday.
We investigated whether and how optimism, and two components of positive expectations, the overall level
of and the flexibility, shape these responses. Findings showed that perceived partner withdrawal was
associated with less positive and more negative reported behaviors. Optimism buffered this effect above and
beyond the effect of positive expectations. Expectation levels indicated no buffering and even a tendency to
more negative and less positive reactions. Finally, and unexpectedly, expectation flexibility had no effect on
partners’ reported negative behaviors, and was even associated with less positive reported responses to the
partner’s withdrawal. Implications for the theoretical understanding of optimism and expectations, as well as
for intervention, will be discussed.

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O264
YOUTH PERSONAL ACTIVITY MANIFESTATION IN SOCIAL
NETWORKS AND REAL LIFE
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Tatiana Pilishvili, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow - Russian Federation

The study is devoted to the personal activity manifestation in cyberspace (evidence from social networks)
and real life. It was conducted on the basis of Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow. 218
Russian students, 17-23 years old were engaged. There were used the content analysis of social network
activity and the following Russian adapted techniques: “Life orientations”, Leontiev D.A.; “Selfdetermination”, Sheldon B.; “Psychological well-being scales”, Rieff K.; “Life satisfaction index”, Panina
N.V.; “Success and failure explanation style”, Gordeeva, T.S.; “Strategies of interior behavior in conflict
situations”, Fetiskin N.P.; “Diagnostics of personal interactive orientation”, Schurkova N.E.; “Satisfaction
with quality of life level”, Vodopyanova N.E.; “The type of behavioral activity”, Wasserman L., Gumenuk
N.V.; “The level of aspiration”, Gorbatchevski V.K.; “The inventory of activity in social networks”,
Ivaschenko A.V., Pilishvili T.S. Studying the relationship between students activity self-esteem in social
networks, the number of registered profiles as well as the amount of time spent online per day, we’ve
obtained results, according to which feeling of satisfaction with own activity can’t be the only quantitative
variable. The productivity depends rather on the user’s activity who produces something in social networks
to change his life in objective reality, so on concrete efforts in cyberspace and productive activity in
meatspace for actual well-being.

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O268
ACTION ANTICIPATION BASED ON DESIRES, BELIEFS AND FALSE
BELIEFS: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IMPLICIT AND EXPLICIT
EXPRESSIONS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Evren Etel, University of Queensland, Brisbane - Australia
Virginia Slaughter, University of Queensland, Brisbane - Australia

Action anticipation is a critical ability to make social interaction functional. This ability is defined within
Theory of Mind (ToM). Recent studies have shown two expressions of action anticipation: Implicit and
explicit. However, whether the implicit expression of action anticipation indicates an understanding of
behaviour or understanding of mental states is a debate. Recent studies show evidence supporting the
proposal that there is an early-developing implicit ToM process that may or may not be continuous with
later-developing explicit ToM. However, only false belief understanding has been assessed with implicit
tasks. On the other hand, studies of explicit ToM have moved beyond assessing ToM with false belief
understanding, through the development of a ToM scale to examine a series of ToM acquisitions
comprehensively (Wellman & Liu, 2004). This study aimed to develop an iToM scale, modelled on Wellman
and Liu’s explicit ToM scale. These tasks were designed to measure implicit understanding of the first three
steps of Wellman and Liu’s developmental scale, including diverse desires, diverse beliefs, and false
belief.Three ToM tasks including implicit and explicit versions were administered to 30 three year-old
children. The preliminary results indicated that, although children did not show difference between implicit
and explicit ToM task performances, a gradual developmental pattern was found in implicit performances,
similar to explicit performances. Findings are discussed in the framework of theoretical debate on what these
implicit performances indicate.

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O271
SHIFTING IDENTITIES AND SPACES IN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS: A
DISCURSIVE EXPLORATION OF YOUNG WOMEN’S ACCOUNTS IN
SOUTH AFRICA
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Christine Laidlaw, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa
Puleng Segalo, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa
Precious Sipuka, Council for Higher Education, Pretoria - South Africa
Lorraine Radtke, University of Calgary, Calgary – Canada

Despite the numerous studies and interventions that have been conducted in the effort to improve women’s
sexual health, little has been done to understand sexuality from a female-centred perspective.Feminist
critique of gender inequality highlights how the production of male power is prevalent within heterosexual
relationships.Dating and intimate relationships among young people has been an area sparsely explored in
South Africa.Therefore, there is a need to explore how young people, specifically in this case, young women
negotiate dating and intimate relationships. Understanding how young women negotiate dating and intimate
relationships may enable us to get an insight into some of the dynamics that shape such
relationships.Research on intimate relationships among young people in South Africa has mostly focused on
exploring aspects of gender relations, violence within intimate relationships, HIV/AIDS and related sexual
behaviours and risks. Using a critical feminist lens, the study aimed to explore how young South African
women navigate their space, position themselves in their intimate relationships, construct themselves as
sexual beings and negotiate dating and intimate relationships.Two conversation groups discussing young
women’s relationships with men were conducted, and discourse analysis was used to analyse how the
women construct relationships with men, the sexual identities they work up, and the cultural resources they
draw upon in so doing. The paper will provide the preliminary finding of the study.

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O283
SPESIS: A NEW SCALE FOR THE EXISTENTIAL DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Sara Pezzuolo, Court Consultant, Milano, Montepulciano - Italy
Marco Samory, Court Consultant, Padova – Italy
Daniele Berto, ASL Padova 16, Padova – Italy
Michela Veronese, ASL Padova 16, Padova - Italy

Existential damage is a new claim within Italian civil courts. However, the quantification is extremely
difficult because of the lack of indicators and tools. The “Existential Damage Scale- Scala di Valutazione per
il Pregiudizio Esistenziale” (SPEsis) has the aim to measure such damage allowing the judges to comply
with the “compensation”. SPEsis is a 79-items scale that analyses 5 areas and it permits to obtain a
differentiated profile depending on the damaged area. The SPEsis has also two scales to detect attempts of
fake or exaggeration of the damage. SPEsis was submitted to a wide sample (n=340) split into 3 groups
(Damaged, Faked and Control); reliability and validity result to fit. KR20 index is more than .90 in each
group. Item analysis confirms the internal consistency of the scales. A hierarchical confirmatory factor
analysis verifies the construct validity. The statistical indexes confirm the goodness of the model (CFI and
TLI>.90 and RMSEA<.05). Scoring and transformation of the raw scores into percentile ranks and T points
are very easy. The SPEsis can be used in civil and penal trials, even with a biological damage in trial and
non-trial stage. It gives an immediate and reliable image of the existential damage, pointing out fake or
doubtful profiles. SPEsis advantages are the shortness and the accessibility for a wide population (for ages
16-78). The SPEsis is the only one tool created for the assessment and the evaluation of the existential
damage component.

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O285
ROLE OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS AND SELF-EFFICACY ON ELEARNERS’ COMMITMENT
F10. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychotechnologies and life-long learning
Emilie Vayre, University Paris Ouest Nanterre la Défense, Paris - France
Anne-Marie Vonthron, Université Paris Ouest Nanterre la Défense, Paris – France

In the last decade in France, e-learning has progressively spread through universities structures. In spite of
this growth, high dropout and failure rates have been of concern to many higher education institutions (Park
& Choi, 2009). According to Oncu and Cakir (2011), to improve online learning effectiveness, research must
deepen the study of e-learners’ engagement. Empirical studies have shown that relationships with others and
self-efficacy are significant predictors of training commitment, in both face-to-face and online learning
programs (e.g. Fredricks & al., 2004; Paechter, & al., 2010;...). Subsequently, the purpose of this study is to
test a model of e-learners’ commitment integrating social support (form teachers, peers and family members)
and sense of community as direct and indirect factors; training self-efficacy playing a mediator role. Survey
results based on a questionnaire administered to 255 students enrolled in an online French university course,
confirm but only partially our hypothesized model. Path analysis revealed that teachers are the only source of
social support that significantly promotes e-learners’ commitment. Moreover, sense of community exerts a
positive but indirect influence on students’ commitment; self-efficacy functioning as a mediator. Finally, the
study findings shed light on how we can foster students’ commitment in online courses, which is a
meaningful factor affecting e-learners’ academic achievement and retention (Hu & Hui, 2012).

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O290
COMPREHENSIVE AND BRIEF MEASURES OF HOPE FOR RESEARCH
AND PRACTICE
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Anthony Scioli, Keene State College, Keene - United States

Background: Scioli and colleagues (Scioli, 2007; Scioli &Biller, 2009) have introduced an integrative theory
of hope, focusing on mastery, attachment, survival, and spirituality. In conjunction with this work, Scioli et
al. (2011) have derived comprehensive measures of state (40 items) and trait hope (56 items). In the present
research3briefer measures of state hope were derivedto serve the diverse needs of researchers and
practitioners (2 parallel 20-item forms, and a 10-item rapid screen). Methods and Results: To establish the
reliability, and freedom from distortion (social desirability, age, gender, SES) of 3 brief hope measures, 525
internet participants were used (125 males; 403 females), 16 to 85 yrs. (M = 38.39; SD = 14.53). Alpha
values ranged from .84 to .87. Freedom from distortion was evident for all 3 measures (all p and t values
were > .05):(Eysenck Lie Scale correlations ranged from.05 to .06; for age, r values were between .04 and
.06; there no gender differences; for SES, the r values fell between.01 and .02). For validation purposes,
clinical and nonclinical samples were used. In young adults, all 3 measures demonstrated adequate validity,
correlating positively with standard measures of meaning and spirituality as well as willingness to enter
psychotherapy, and inversely with loneliness, anxiety, and depression. In a clinical sample, all 3 measures
were inversely correlated with clinician ratings on the Hamilton Scale for Depression.

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O292
HOPE AND HEALTH: THE IMPACT OF HOPE ON HEALTH HABITS,
HEALTH-RELATED STAGES OF CHANGE, HIV, AND CANCER
SURVIVORSHIP
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Anthony Scioli, Keene State College, Keene - United States

Background: A positive link between hope and physical health has long been suspected. However, there is
scant empirical research to support this claim. Drawing on an integrative theory of hope (Scioli, 2007; Scioli
& Biller, 2009), 4 studies were conducted to assess the impact of hope on physical health and healing.
Methods and Results: In studies 1-3, an integrative trait hope scale was used (Scioli et al., 2011). In study 1,
the integrative hope measure was linked to a broader array of health habits as compared to a standard goaloriented measure of hope (Snyder et al., 1991). In a step-wise regression, the integrative approach to hope
was retained and the goal-oriented measure was excluded as a predictor of a composite health habits index.
In study 2, greater trait hope was associated with depth of commitment (more advanced stages of change) to
a healthier diet and increased exercise. In study 3 higher scores on the integrative trait hope measure were
predictive of non-progression of HIV (higher CD4 blood levels) over a 4 year period. In study 4, a content
analysis of hope themes in public testimonies of long-term breast cancer survivors revealed a strong reliance
on attachment and spirituality, dimensions typically ignored in psychological studies of hope. A fuller
conception of hope provides a framework for further research on emotion and health as well as a foundation
for developing positive interventions to foster greater health and healing.

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O294
VIOLENT RESPONSE TO INSULT: EXPERIMENTAL EXAMINATION OF
THE CULTURE OF HONOR IN TURKEY
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Veysel Mehmet Elgin, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Honor is a central value in the honor cultures that are generally seen in the Mediterranean, Latin America,
and the Southern United States. As a Mediterranean country, Turkey also possesses the culture of honor
(COH). Although COH is a significant cultural syndrome for understanding the psychological processes of
the members of the honor cultures, it is a relatively new area that has been studied by the social
psychologists after the initial studies conducted by the anthropologists and sociologists. Generally speaking,
honor refers the reputation of the person, which one does not hesitate to protect it all costs. In this regard,
people are hypersensitive to insults in COH, and accordingly, violent response to insult is a general
characteristic of COH. Current study is the first experimental study examining COH in Turkey. Eighty four
(n = 84) male university students from the two regions of Turkey (i.e., Eastern Turkey and Western Turkey)
participated in this study. While half of the participants were exposed to a subtle insult, the other half was
not exposed to the insult. Then as the measure of violent response to insult, their responses on a word
completion task were examined. The ANOVA results indicated that the endorsement of COH in Turkey is
prevalent. It is believed that the findings will shed light on the COH literature in general. All the findings of
the current study and the suggestions for the future studies will be discussed on the basis of the literature.

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O296
COGNITIVE ERRORS AND SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
IN NEW ZEALAND YOUTH
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Tatiana Tairi, Massey University, Wellington - New Zealand

Cognitive models of psychopathology suggest that negatively biased thinking styles are involved in the
development and maintenance of emotional disturbances. Even though there is evidence for the existence of
cognitive errors in youth in the United States and Greece, this has not been examined to date in Aotearoa
New Zealand. The present study investigated the extent to which cognitive errors were exhibited by New
Zealand youth and the interrelationships between cognitive errors, anxiety and depression. A community
sample of adolescents aged 16 to 18 years from secondary schools within the Wellington region completed
an online survey, consisting of the Children’s Negative Cognitive Error Questionnaire and self report
measures of anxiety and depression. Initial results of the first 118 cases indicated that cognitive errors were
significantly related to greater levels of symptoms of anxiety and depression. These findings suggest that
cognitive errors are a common and pervasive attribute of adolescents who reported anxious and/or depressive
symptoms and demonstrated the generalizability of the association between cognitive distortions and anxiety
and depression in New Zealand. Final results of this investigation are expected to increase understanding and
inform the design of treatment interventions, as well as, educational interventions for anxiety and depressive
disorders in New Zealand youth.

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O297
SUCCESSFUL AGING IN THE WORKPLACE AND ORGANIZATIONAL
CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIORS AMONG OLDER WORKERS IN HONG KONG
D13. Work and organization - Age and work
Yue Lok Cheung, Lingnan University, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Dannii Y. L. Yeung, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Anise M. S. Wu, University of Macau, Macau - Macau

Global workforce is experiencing demographic aging. Thus, understanding factors that support successful
aging and its impact on occupational well-being become an important research agenda. For instance, earlier
studies suggest that older workers who experience successful aging in the workplace have lower intention to
leave the organization. In this study, we aim to extend this line of research by exploring whether successful
aging at the workplace is related to organizational citizenship behaviors, an important form of contextual
performance in the workplace. This study is a self-administrated questionnaire survey. 350 currently
employed Chinese workers in Hong Kong who aged 45 years or over were recruited. Among them, 129 were
male and 220 were female (one participant did not declare the gender identity). The average age was 51.88
(SD = 5.15). Correlation showed that all successfully aging in workplace dimensions (i.e. adaptability and
health, occupational growth, positive relationship with coworkers, sense of personal security and continued
focus of work goal) were significantly related to the two dimensions of organizational citizenship behaviors,
namely organizational citizenship behavior-individual (OCBI, r ranged from .28 to .42, app p<.01) and
organizational citizenship behavior-organization (OCBO, r ranged from .26 to .39, all p<.01). Hierarchical
regression showed that occupational growth was a significant predictor of both OCBI and OCBO. Strategies
will be discussed to enhance successful aging in the workplace during the presentation.

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O301
PROCESS EVALUATION OF ONLINE PESTKOPPENSTOPPEN, AN
ONLINE TAILORED ADVICE FOR CYBERBULLYING VICTIMS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Niels Jacobs, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands

Online Pestkoppenstoppen is an online tailored advice for cyberbullying victims that are starting to attend
secondary vocational education. The intervention is developed based on theory, scientific evidence, and
recommendations of the target group. These recommendations, as well as process information (i.e. focus
group interviews, questionnaires and website usage statistics) will be discussed in this presentation. More
specifically, the following questions will be answered: How many/which adolescents participated? Why do
participants or schools withdraw from participation? Which recommendations/experiences do participants
have? How do they judge the intervention (quantitative/qualitative)? Almost 6000 adolescents (44 schools)
were invited, 361 started with the research. The most important results were: (1) schools/participants see the
intervention as really positive and useful; (2) participants judged the questionnaires attached tothis study as
too long and time consuming; (3) success of including schools and participants depends on the timing and
process of recruiting (two methods); (4) success of the research depends on the instructions (at school/in
information letters); (5) the online enrollment was perceived as being complex; and (6) a combination of
questions and advices is preferred. The results of this study lead to several recommendations that need to be
taken into account when conducting online research with this research population.

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O303
EMOTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH EARTHQUAKES TWO YEARS LATER:
THE ROLE OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND AGE FOR PRIMARY
SCHOOL CHILDREN
F18. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychosocial consequences of disasters and poverty
Daniela Raccanello, University of Verona, Verona - ItalyMaria Cappello, University of Verona, Verona –
Italy
Diletta Caprara, University of Verona, Verona - ItalyPaola Cavazza, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Fabiana Mazzola, University of Verona, Verona - ItalyLorenzo Facco, TERR.A.IN. snc, Vicenza – Italy

While long-term disadvantageous consequences of experiencing natural disasters for mental health are well
documented, less is known on how emotional representations of such events are influenced, especially for
children. We explored the role of personal experience and age for primary school children’s emotions
associated with earthquakes, after two years. We hypothesized that emotional richness was higher for
children who experienced them and with age. We involved 127 second- and fifth-graders, who were living
next to the epicentre of the 2012 Emilia Romagna earthquake (experimental group) or about 80 kilometres
far (control group) when it happened. We proposed a semi-structured interview, focused on knowledge of
earthquakes and associated emotions, and a task on the intensity of 4 negative emotions. We also measured
emotional understanding and regulation abilities, not differing in the two groups. Analyses of variance
revealed that the number of emotional terms and variety of their antecedents (natural, biological, human
technological, human non-technological, affective, and cognitive) spontaneously reported was higher for the
experimental group for older children. Intensity of fear, anxiety, sadness, and anger was higher for the
experimental group at all ages. Notwithstanding limitations, we documented the role played by personal
experience of natural disasters in shaping children’s later emotional representations, with useful hints for
prevention at an applied level.

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O305
IMPACT OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON
THEIR LEVEL OF LONELINESS AND ANXIETY
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Latife Utaş Akhan, Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak - Turkey
Along with the many conveniences introduced into our lives by use of the computer and internet, there are
also many problems associated with the excessively frequent use of them. According to Rehm, the internet is
a means for individuals to redefine themselves both individually and socially in several aspects including
among others education, health, child development, dialogue, intercommunication, self-fulfillment, but can
also be the cause of reduced social communication as well as social deviations. The longer time the internet
is used, the less enter the users into relationship with people in social life; which may result in “social
isolation”. This research was carried out in the form of a descriptive study aimed to identify the impact of
university students’ use of social media on their level of loneliness and anxiety. The universe of research
consisted of 754 students of a state university, willing to participate in research. In the personal data sheet
developed for the purpose of data gathering, the researchers made use of the Beck Anxiety Inventory and
UCLA Loneliness Scale. The researchers obtained written permits form the state university’s ethics
committee as well as written and verbal consent forms from participating students. The results revealed that
65.1% of the participants had an own personal computer, 60.7% had a Facebook account, 14.5% a Twitter
account, 37.4% spent 1-2 hours on the computer, while 18.6% spent 3-4 hours; and that 31.6% used the
internet to get information, 11% to get socialized/establish friendships, 27.6% to get rid of boredom, and
32.2% to engage in conversation. The loneliness level of students making use of social media 8 hours a day
or more, the anxiety level of students making use of social media almost never/only once in a month or those
staying with their relatives, and the anxiety and loneliness level of those at an age of 31 and more have been
found to be high.

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O309
DISTINCTIVE GENDER CHARACTERISTICS OF SELF-EFFICACY OF
HEADS OF UKRAINIAN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Olena Bondarchuk, University of Educational Management, Kiev – Ukraine

Objectives. To find out distinctive gender characterisitcs of self-efficacy of heads of Ukrainian educational
organizations. Theoretical bases. The theory of self-efficacy (A.Bandura, J.E.Maddux, M.Sherer etc); Career
dynamics (E.Schein, D.E.Super, J.L.Holland etc); The social psychology of gender (S.Bem, S.M.Burn etc);
Psychology of management in education (L.M.Karamushka, N.L.Kolominsky etc. Results. The following
research instruments have been used: a) M.Sherer et J.E.Maddux’s General Self-Efficacy Scale (modified by
A.Boyarintseva); b) a projective instrument of a free description of a successful manager’s life
(O.Bondarchuk). The obtained data were analyzed using correlation analysis, ANOVA (SPSS-21.0). The
sample included 482 heads of educational organizations (51.7% - females and 48.3% - males) from different
regions of Ukraine. The highest self-efficacy was shown to be both in men- and women-heads of educational
organizations who were oriented towards self-realization in all spheres of life. However, men, unlike women,
were more oriented towards vertical careers thus having higher self-efficacy (p<0.05). It should be noted that
with age this trend became stronger. Conclusion. The investigation findings can be used in developing
Ukrainian educational organization heads’ self-efficacy by means of special training courses based on
trainees’ gender differences. This can be effectively done in the system of post-graduate pedagogical
training, in particular in refresher training.

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O312
RESEARCH OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DOMINANT
TYPES OF UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AS PERCEIVED
BY STUDENTS
D12. Work and organization - Safety culture and climate
Olga Ishchuk, Zaporizhzhya National University, Zaporizhzhya – Ukraine

The effectiveness of university training depends on a number of factors among which universities’
organizational culture sometimes plays a leading role. Objective: to analyze the characteristics of students’
perceptions of the dominant types of organizational culture of their universities. Methods. The investigation
was done on a sample of 619 students of universities of different ownership forms in different regions of
Ukraine using the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) by K.Cameron and R.Quinn.
Results. The study found that 38.3% and 32.2% of the students from state-owned universities viewed the
clan and market types of organizational culture respectively to be dominant in their universities. However the
clan type of organizational culture was shown to be dominant in 70.3% of private universities. The students
from the state-owned universities in contrast to those from the private ones had inconsistent ideas about the
key elements of organizational culture that included management type, HR management, strategic
objectives, efficiency criteria, and key ties. Conclusion. The inconsistency of students’ ideas about the key
elements of organizational culture has negative effects on students’ understanding of their role in the
development of universities and on students’ organizational behaviors in general. The investigation findings
can be helpful in counseling university heads and students as well as in training courses on matters of
organizational culture.

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O313
A COUNTERBALANCED COMPARISON STUDY OF A TIMECONTINGENT SMARTPHONE APPLICATION AND AN EVENTCONTINGENT ESTIMATED SNACK DIARY
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Nele Jacobs, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands
Saskia Wouters, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands
Viviane Thewissen, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands
Mira Duif, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands
Lilian Lechner, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands

Between-meal snacking is a key risk factor for overweight. The aim of this study is to validate momentary
energy intake as measured by the Snackimpuls app, a smartphone application based on the Experience
Sampling Method. In a counterbalanced design participants (n=46; age 20-50) reported snack intake during
four days with Snackimpuls and during four days with an estimated snack diary. To investigate whether
Snackimpuls and the snack diary were comparable on momentary energy intake (Kcal) a multilevel
regression analysis was conducted.A mixed Anova Latin square analysis was used to assess differential
transfer. Results showed no significant differences between the app and the snack diary(β = 11.84, SE =
8.03, p > 0.05). A mixed design Anova Latin square analysisshowed no differential transfer (F(1,44) = 3.29,
p =.077). This study demonstrates satisfactory validity of the Snackimpuls app to assess momentary energy
intake. The Snackimpuls app is a suitable instrument to assess dynamic psychological processes related to
between-meal snacking behavior.

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O314
FACTORS OF INDUSTRIAL COMPANY PERSONNEL’S ENGAGEMENT
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Iuliia Paskevska, Zaporizhzhya National University, Zaporizhzhya – Ukraine

An important area of organizational development especially during organizational change is formation of
personnel’s engagement (L.Joell, G.S.Nikiforov, L.G.Pochebut, A.L.Sventsitsky, V.O.Chiker, E.Schein and
others). Objective: to analyze factors of industrial company personnel’s engagement. Methods. The
investigation was conducted on a sample of 850 managers and management employees of different structural
units of industrial companies using Satisfaction with Contents and Fulfillment of Collective Contract
questionnaire (Yu.Paskevska) and Personnel’s Work Satisfaction questionnaire (Yu.Paskevska). Analysis of
the results was carried out using the factors matrix for satisfaction, loyalty, and engagement. Results. There
were identified the following groups of factors that affected personnel’s engagement (ρ<0.05): a)
satisfaction, positive factors: inter-personal relationships, professional growth, information and
communications, social policy; negative factors: working conditions, career development, incentive system;
b) loyalty, positive factors: willingness to put in extra effort to carry out tasks, willingness to spread positive
information about the company; negative factors not identified, etc. Conclusions. The investigation found the
main factors of industrial company personnel’s engagement which can be taken into account when
promoting organizational development.

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O316
CORRELATIONS BETWEEN STAFF’S TOLERANCE AND COMPONENTS
OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
D12. Work and organization - Safety culture and climate
Liudmyla Karamushka, Institute of Psychology, Kiev - Ukraine
Kira Tereshchenko, Institute of Psychology, Kiev – Ukraine
Vladimir Ivkin, Institute of Psychology, Kiev – Ukraine

The nature of organizational culture and its components have been studied by western (K.Cameron,
I.Ladanov, Ch. Handy etc.) and Ukrainian (O.Ishchuk, A.Shevchenko, I.Snyadanko etc.) researchers.
However, some psychological factors that influence organizational culture, in particular educational
organization staff’s tolerance, lack adequate research. Objective: to analyze the relationship between staff’s
tolerance and organizational culture in educational organizations. Method. The instruments used included
G.Soldatova Tolerance Index and I.Ladanov Evaluation of Organizational Culture. The sample was made up
of 306 heads and staff of secondary schools of traditional (42.5%) and innovative (57.5%) types from
Ukraine. Results. The investigatin found only 30.4% of the respondents to have high level of overall
tolerance index. Staff’s tolerance index positively correlated with the following components of
organizational culture: work (rs=0.139, ρ<0.05), communication (rs=0.144, ρ<0.05), management (rs=0.133,
ρ<0.05), motivation and morality (rs=0.157, ρ<0.05). We also analyzed the associations between different
types of staff’s tolerance (ethnic, social and personal tolerances) and components of organizational culture in
educational organizations. Conclusion. The study found positive correlations between staff’s tolerance and
components of organizational culture in educational organizations. The obtained findings can be helpful for
more effective work of educational organizations.

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O323
PREDICTIVE POWER OF DRIVER'S TIME PERSPECTIVE AND DRIVING
SKILLS ON ACTIVE-YOUNG DRIVER BEHAVIORS
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Fatih Ozdemir, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Burcu Tekes, Isık University, Middle East Technical University, Istanbul - Turkey

The purpose of the study was to predict active-young driver behaviors (including driving errors and
violations) with driver's time perspective as past negative, past positive, present fatalistic, present hedonistic
and future time perspectives, and driving skills which include perceptual-motor driving abilities, knowledge
and safety skills. Also, the effect of sex, age, education, driving experience, number of accident, average
speed, and overtaking ratio of driver on driving behaviors were tested. 203 active-young vehicle drivers ( =
107; = 96) who use their vehicle least 1000 km at year, participated in this study ( = 25.36; SD = 3.09), and
completed Driver Behavior Questionnaire (Reason et al., 1990), Driver Skill Inventory (Lajunen &
Summala, 1995) and Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (Zimbardo & Boyd, 1999). Canonical
correlation analysis indicated a systematic association between driver's time perspective and driving skillsbehaviors. Also, the relationship between time perspective and driving behaviors was significantly mediated
by driving skills. Present hedonistic time perspective leads to stronger driving skills which in turn increases
violation; past positive and future time perspectives support safety skills which in turn decreases violation;
both past negative and present fatalistic time perspectives lead to weaker safety skills which in turn increases
violation, and past negative time perspective also raises error in traffic.

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O324
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTACHMENT AND SOCIAL
INTELLIGENCE: THE MEDIATOR ROLE OF NEGATIVE MOOD
REGULATION
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Nuray Demir, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Meltem Narter, Üüsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Hamit Coşkun, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey

INTRODUCTION:Attachment which is necessary for a person to meet the physical,emotional and social
needs, provides the strong relationship with at least one person. When the literature is examined, attachment
is form the perspective of negative mood regulation theory. From this standpoint, attachment is considered to
have a correlation with social intelligence due to the effect on interpersonal relationships. AIM: The aim of
the present study will investigate correlation between attachment,negative mood regulation and social
intelligence. Attachment will examined by both categorical and anxiety with avoidance dimensions. The role
of negative mood regulation expectancies between attachment and social intelligence will also be examined.
METHOD: A sample of 200 university students will complete the questionnaires including the Experiences
in Close Relationships–Revised (ECR-R), Negative Mood Regulation Scale-NMR, The Tromso Social
Intelligence Scale-TSIS. EXPECTED RESULTS: We expect that there will be significant correlations
between attachment,negative mood regulation expectancies and social intelligence. Direct and indirect
effects by negative mood regulation of attachment on social intelligence will be expected. CONCLUSION:
In present study,we expect that the person who has a secure attachment will have higher mood regulation and
social intelligence than those who have insecure attachment. Negative mood regulation will be mediator
between attachment and social intelligence.

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O326
A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF MENOPAUSE ON
FEMALE MENTAL HEALTH AND ITS CORRELATES
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Elvan Kiremitci, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Zehra Yasin Dokmen, Ankara University, Ankara - Turkey
INTRODUCTION: Increasing lifespan and availability of health-care led to women living approximately 1/3
of their lifespan after the onset of climacterium. Menopause causes wide ranging changes in
biological,endocrinological and psychological makeup of women. AIMS: This study aimed to evaluate the
effects of menopause on mental health of Turkish women and its correlates. METHODS: The sample
consisted of 190 women, 59.5 % of which were not in menopause. The subjects were evaluated with a Sociodemographic form developed by the investigators and Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI).Student’s t test for
independent groups and Pearson correlation were used in analyses. RESULTS: Premenopausal and
postmenopausal Turkish women in our sample differed only in their scores for the Somatization subscale.
When bivariate correlation analyses were undertaken for age and subscale scores for the menopause group, it
was observed that age had a significant correlation with Somatization scores. DISCUSSION: According to
our results premenopausal and postmenopausal Turkish women differed significantly only in their
somatization scores and those scores showed a significant positive correlation with age in the postmenopause
sample.It may be argued that rather than the stage of menopause,age and socio-cultural variables affect the
psychological health of Turkish women after menopause. CONCLUSION:Our results should be replicated
with further studies on larger and more hetero-genous samples.

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O330
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A PAPER-AND-PENCIL
VERSION OF THE IMPLICIT ASSOCIATION TEST TO MEASURE
ANTISOCIAL ATTITUDES
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Hiroyuki Yoshizawa, Gifu University, Gifu - Japan
Takuya Yoshida, Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University, Gifu - Japan
Ryosuke Asano, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu - Japan
Ryuichi Tamai, Nagoya University, Nagoya - Japan
The present study developed a paper-and-pencil version of the Implicit Association Test (PP-IAT) to
measure antisocial attitudes based on the Single Category IAT (SC-IAT; Karpinski & Steinman, 2006) as a
convenient assessment tool for use in detention and correctional facilities. Concurrent and predictive validity
were evaluated by correlations with the computer-based version SC-IAT and explicit measures of antisocial
cognitive biases. The participants were 108 undergraduates (Mage = 19.36, SD = 0.64; 43 males and 65
females). After completing the SC-IAT, participants completed questionnaires, including the PP-IAT,
according to taped instructions controlling the response time. Antisocial cognitive biases were measured by
normative beliefs about aggression and cognitive distortion scales, including respondents’ past experiences
of delinquent behaviors. Correlation analyses revealed that concurrent validity with the SC-IAT was not
confirmed for the SC-IAT score, but correlations with positive-antisocial and negative-antisocial associations
were significant. As for predictive validity, positive-antisocial associations predicted cognitive distortion and
delinquent behaviors for males. These findings provided evidence that the PP-IAT had moderate criterionrelated validity. These results may have been affected by the low level of antisocial behaviors in this sample;
future research should target junior high school and delinquent populations.

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O332
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MIND WANDERING AND DANGEROUS
DRIVING BEHAVIOR AMONG CHINESE DRIVERS AMONG CHINESE
DRIVERS
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Weina Qu, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Yan Ge, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Yuexin Xiong, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Richard Carciofo, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Wenguo Zhao, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Kan Zhang, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China

Although mind wandering as a cognitive distraction is universal in our daily driving, very few studies have
focused on the impact of mind wandering on driving behavior. In this study, the relationship between mind
wandering during everyday life and dangerous driving behavior was investigated. 295 drivers completed the
Mind Wandering scale (MW), the Dula Dangerous Driving Index (DDDI), and Demographic questionnaire.
The results showed that the frequency of mind wandering was positively correlated with risky driving,
aggressive driving, negative cognitive/emotional driving and drunk driving as measured by the DDDI. In
addition, drivers’ mind wandering was also positively correlated with self-reported traffic accidents, penalty
points and fines. Moreover, the interaction effects of mind wandering and gender on dangerous driving
behavior were also explored. In the high mind wandering group, male drivers reported more risky and
negative emotional driving behaviors than did female drivers, but there were no significant differences in the
middle and low mind wandering groups. Also, male drivers reported more penalty points and fines, but were
involved in fewer accidents than were female drivers. These results present considerable implications for
road safety and strategies for self-regulation of mind wandering.

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O333
MONITORING AND REGULATION OF EMOTION MODULATES
AFFECTIVE INFLUENCE ON INTERFERENCE RESOLUTION IN
WORKING MEMORY
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Thomas Maran, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria
Pierre Sachse, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria
Marco Furtner, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria

The „dual competition“ framework (Pessoa, 2009) proposes that motivation impacts both perceptual
competition and executive control. Sensory enhancement leads to an increased perceptual and memory
vividness of pleasant and unpleasant, high arousing stimuli. Through this prioritization of biological relevant
information such stimuli get enhanced access to executive functions in working memory. Although several
studies focused on the influence of threat on working memory processes, there is little evidence on the effect
of motivational states as hunger and sexual drive. The current study aimed to understand the impact of
motivational significance on executive functioning using a modified recency-probes paradigm including
IAPS-pictures of humans in neutral scenes and erotic couples. Our results showed that rewarding stimuli as
erotic pictures improve reaction times compared with neutral scenes when participants had to respond on
recency probes that caused interference in visual working memory. This facilitation effect covaried with
scores on the Trait Meta-Mood Scale. Overall our findings suggest that motivational significance facilitates
interference resolution in visual working memory. Furthermore this effect is strongly related on the ability to
monitor and regulate one's own emotion. Individuals who seem to be good at repairing negative moods show
reduced interference for high arousing stimuli in working memory.

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O334
PSYCHOSOCIAL CORRELATES OF ERECTILE DISORDER IN
PAKISTAN
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Hidna Iqbal, University of the Punjab, Lahore - Pakistan
Nashi Khan, University of the Punjab, Lahore – Pakistan

The present study aimed to explore the demographic, social and psychological factors of men with Erectile
Disorder who were seeking treatment for this disorder from different health professionals in Pakistan. A
Structured Interview was used to probe demographic, interpersonal, marital/sexual, health and treatment
related areas of the participants. International Index of Erectile Function was used to assess erectile
functioning in the sample. A total of 109 men from outpatient clinics of different health professionals were
recruited who fulfilled the ICD 10 and DSM V criteria of Erectile Disorder. The results revealed that most
of the men were seeking herbal treatment, had a mean age of 33 years, educated up to matriculation, were
married, living in joint family system and had a sedentary lifestyle. Most of them reported to have
moderately to highly conservative home atmosphere and strict parenting in childhood. The strongest
predictors of Erectile Disorder were strained relationship with wife/partner and father, less interest in sex,
drug abuse before Erectile Disorder and dissatisfaction with sexual life. The men reported substantial
implications of this disorder on their psychological wellbeing so there is a need to cater the psychosocial
factors in devising treatment plan for men having this problem.

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O343
FAMILY CAREER COMPASS – EFFICIENT CAREER GUIDANCE
APPROACHES SUPPORTING PARENTS IN GUIDING THEIR
CHILDREN’S VOCATIONAL CAREER
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Anna Paszkowska-Rogacz, Academy of Social Sciences, Lodz - Poland

It is an undeniable fact that parents play a crucial role in planning their children’s future professional career,
with that influence either being positive or negative. Furthermore, according to Paszkowska-Rogacz (2011)
98% of parents consider the choice of their children’s profession a very important issue, while pupils refer to
their parents as to personal counselors. At the same time, parents consider themselves being excluded from
the process of personal counseling to their children. Finally, the Copenhagen Declaration on enhanced
European cooperation in VET also refers to the importance of guidance and counseling in EU Member
States at all levels of education, while there are no training courses for counselors available in the market
that would support career orientation for parents. The presentation will show results of the project FAMICO
(Family Career Compass) which is addressed for career counselors broadening their competences, in guiding
parents to support children’s career decision making process. Main products of the project are: a handbook
for counsellors, a guidebook for parents, thematic communicational platform addressed to counsellors as a
tool for non-formal education. The content of 16-hour-long training for career counselors cooperating with
parents will also be presented.

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O348
CONSTRUCTION OF TOURIST DESTINATION IMAGE BY YOUNG
ISRAELI AND POLISH TOURISTS: THE ROLE OF EVIDENCE VERSUS
SOCIAL BIASES
D11. Work and organization – Tourism
Helena Desivilya Syna, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Emek Yezreel – Israel
Sharon Teitler-Regev, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Emek Yezreel - Israel
Shosh Shahrabani, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Emek Yezreel - Israel

The study aimed to unravelthe role of evidence-based information versus preconceived notion of Poland and
Israel in selection of these 2 tourist destinations by Israeli and Polish students, respectively.Global economic
crisis compels nations to promote incoming tourism as an important branch of economy, producing fierce
competition among destinations. Effective coping with this challenge requires understanding destination
selection process. Prior research shows that potential destinations compete primarily on the basis of tourists'
images. Thus, it isessential to explicate how potential tourists form theirviews of traveling targets. What kind
of data figures prominently while forming destination image: evidence-based information or preconceived
notions based on stereotypes, prejudice and legacies of historical events? To examine the research question,
the study focused on young tourists, ardent users of digital media, in Israel and Poland, linked by a traumatic
history. A structured questionnaire was administered to 400 Israeli and Polish students.Initial findings on
Israelisshow that despite frequent use of digital media,their destinations imagesare biased, tilting towards
preconceived notions of Poland as merely a historic site (previously visited on a Holocaust educational tour)
and hence unattractive target for traveling. Hence, significant and adverse past legacies seem to take
precedence over evidence-based information in construction of destination image.

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O354
GROUP IDENTIFICATIONS, CULTURAL PRACTICES, AND PERSONAL
VALUE PREFERENCES OF PALESTINIAN-ISRAELIS WORKING IN
CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE JEWISH POPULATION IN ISRAEL
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Eugene Tartakovsky, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv - Israel
Ayat Abu Kheit, Mental Health Clinic, Tira - Israel

The present study investigates the connections between personal value preferences, group identifications,
and cultural practices among Palestinian-Israelis working in close contact with the Jewish population in
Israel. One hundred twenty two Palestinian-Israelis participated in the study. The participants were employed
in different professional positions in the general health system in the Tel Aviv Metropolitan area, and were
recruited to the study using the snowball technique. A stronger national identification was associated with a
higher preference for the security and conformity values, and with a lower preference for the benevolence,
humility, and universalism values. A stronger ethnic identification was associated with a higher preference
for the tradition and humility values, and a lower preference for the power, stimulation, and security values.
Greater engagement in Israeli cultural practices was associated with a higher preference for the values of
achievement, hedonism, stimulation, and self-direction and with a lower preference for the values of
humility, power, and tradition. Finally, greater engagement in Palestinian cultural practices was associated
with a higher preference for the face and a lower preference for the power values. The results obtained
contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of group identifications and cultural practices in promoting
the attainment of personal motivational goals among members of an ethnic minority group.

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O356
PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT, MOTIVATION TO SERVE IN THE
ARMY, AND PERSONAL VALUE PREFERENCES OF SOLDIERS IN THE
ISRAELI DEFENSE FORCES
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Eugene Tartakovsky, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv - Israel
Noa Rofe, The Israel Defense Forces, Tel Aviv - Israel

The present study examined the connections between personal value preferences, motivation to serve in the
army, and the psychological adjustment of soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces. Male soldiers serving in
three combat units participated in the study (n = 257). The results obtained confirmed that values are an
important factor explaining soldiers’ motivation to serve in the army and their psychological adjustment. A
higher preference for the power values and a lower preference for the face values were associated with a
higher motivation to serve in the army. A higher preference for the face and personal security values was
associated with a higher level of perceived hardships. At the same time, a higher preference for the values of
universalism, conformity, achievement, and social security was associated with a lower level of perceived
hardships. Finally, a higher preference for the achievement and social security values and a lower preference
for the face and hedonism values were associated with a higher level of self-efficacy. The results are
discussed in light of the value congruency paradigm and Schwartz’s theory of values.

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O357
PROMOTING ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN DIFFICULT CONTEXTS. AN
EFFECTIVE MODEL IN ITALIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Giovanna Malusà, University of Trento, Trento - Italy

The present study explores which process can provide a quality learning for all pupils living in difficult
contexts, ambitiously aiming at constructing a social justice education model, particularly addressed to
migrant students' inclusion. A critical Grounded Theory method in its constructivist approach (Charmaz,
2014) was used to guide this inquiry that involved 26 teachers, 36 parents and 19 students of a primary
school in Trentino. The progressive data collection from 2005 to 2011 included 62 focused interviews to key
informants, observations and questionnaires. The data analysis was carried out according to the Grounded
Theory procedures (Tarozzi, 2008) with a transformation into text and a verbatim transcription of all the
material, encoded with the support of NVivo9. The author developed from a systemic perspective the
conceptual relations between the seven built categories and identified four stages of the process that, in a
progressive temporal circularity, enhance the system in itself in the construction of effective paths to
promote quality education for all in complex contexts: (1) choosing ethically, (2) facilitating the experience
with effective strategies, (3) constructing social skills, (4) quality of learning for all. In particular, the
conditions of transferability that emerge from data - social equity as ethical choice, congruent political
contexts, teachers’ competences - could be relevant for designing inclusive scenarios in the Italian primary
school.

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O361
RESILIENCE AND PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS IN WORKERS WITH
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN COLOMBIA
D07. Work and organization - Human factors and ergonomics
Ana Fernanda Uribe Rodriguez, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga - Colombia
Ana Milena Martinez Rozo, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga – Colombia

Resilience and labor links play an important role in building self-esteem personal, professional and social
development of people with disabilities. The aim is to establish the relationship between psychosocial risks
and resilience in work place in people with physical disabilities that have a job in Colombia.The quantitative
research is correlational.The sample was collected by convenience; the sample consisted of 82 people, with
an average of 40.8 years, and D.T. 9.8. The 81.70% men and 18.30% women. The 88.6% have limitations in
lower extremities;this disability is caused by general disease (20%) and / or traffic accident (20%). The main
barriers to access work places are in the bathrooms (40%) and stairs (9.8%). The results indicate that 62.2%
of workers have resilient characteristics, components of acceptance and competence. Scores on the
psychosocial risks in work place indicate that people with physical disabilities that are in management
positions are at a high risk level and who work in positions such as assistants or operators rated at a medium
level of risk. There is an inverse correlation between psychosocial factors and resilience as part of the
adaptation process. Resilience is a protective factor for individuals with physical disabilities in organizations;
therefore, preventive intervention, control of architectural and social barriers are organizational strategies for
the reduction of occupational diseases and accidents.

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O364
IS MONEY PERCEPTION INFLUENCED BY THE AWARENESS OF
THREAT ABOUT THE CRISIS AND PERSONALITY TRAITS? THE
ITALIAN CASE
C16. Culture and society – Other
Stefano Ferrinda, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Massimo Bustreo, IULM University, Milan - Italy
Davide Moro, IULM University, Milan - Italy

Starting from the results of the studies of Snelders, Hussein, Lea, & Webley (1992) and Rumiati & Lotto
(1996 and 2006) the previous research (Bustreo, Ferrinda, & Moro, 2014) has shown how the mental
representation of the “money” category should be different among people as they have different ways of
handling money depending on their specific activities and on the different levels of expertise. The aim of this
research was to investigate the differences in the perception of money by students, retailers and bank clerks,
and how these differences depend not only from the expertise in handling money but also from traits of
personality and awareness of threat about the actual economic crisis. To reach this goal the study used the
new Financial Threat Scale (Marjanovic, Greenglass, Fiksenbaum, & Bell, 2013), a 5-item scale which was
designed to measure the awareness of the economic crisis. A variant of Myer-Briggs Test Indicator (Antoni
& Giaconi, 2012) was used to analyze the personality traits. A replication study of the questionnaire of
Rumiati & Lotto (2006) was done to confirm the evidence that showed that different exemplars of money
are actually perceived as differently representative of the concept of “money”. 210 participants (students,
retailers and bank clerks) filled out the tri-partited on-line questionnaire. Through a Factorial Analysis of
Variance and Covariance results show that there are some significant correlations between personality traits
and perception of economical crisis, as well as between the perception of money and the crisis awareness.
Some results are discussed about the differences perceived by the subjects of a specific category (but lower
than those generated by the personality traits) and crisis. Finally, referring to the previous studies of Rumiati
& Lotto (1996 and 2006), the perception of money changed in the Italian context in the last few seven years
and the economical crisis could be one of the main causes. For that reason this second research wants to
extend those results in a Italian sample (the same category of the previous study, for a total of 900
partecipants: 300 students, 300 retailers and 300 bank clerks.). For reach our goal we used an evolution of
the questionnaire of 2014 (we improve the Rumiati & Lotto Questionnaire with newest methods of payment)
and in addition we introduce the variable “annual income” to try to observe correlation with this new
variable with the perception of crisis.

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O377
WOMEN AND MEN OPPOSE WOMEN QUOTAS MORE THAN MEN
QUOTAS
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Miriam Zehnter, University of Vienna, Vienna; Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Austria
Erich Kirchler, University of Vienna, Vienna – Austria

In this study perception of women quotas (WQs) in academics is investigated from the perspective of Social
Representation Theory. Social representations (SRs) are common-sense knowledge about socially significant
phenomenon. SR Theory is ideal to study socio-political change and related opposition. WQs are juxtaposed
with men quotas (MQs) in academics. This helps to detangle gender-based reactions from those based on
beneficiary-status. As method the associative-network-technique was applied. Participants freely associated
with WQs or MQs. For each association, participants indicated its value (positive, neutral, negative) and its
emotional content. Indices of polarity, neutrality and emotionality were calculated. Analyses of variance and
t-tests were conducted. A nucleus-analysis was performed on the word associations to outline central ideas.
340 undergraduate medicine students participated. Overall, associations with WQs and MQs were negative.
Women perceived WQs more negative than MQs. Men perceived WQs less neutral and more emotional than
MQs. The associations’ content was polarized. Contradictory associations (fair vs. unfair, discrimination vs.
equality, necessary vs. unnecessary) were central. Words related to beneficiary-stigmatization were solely
associated with WQs. In sum, women dislike quotas they benefit from; men dislike quotas they don’t benefit
from. This has implications for theory and praxis of gender equality that will be discussed in this
contribution.

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O378
A VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY STUDY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF
CANCER BEHAVIOR INVENTORY
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
İrem Akinci, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Cansu Akyüz, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Özlem Bozo, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

In the literature, studies showed that the self-efficacy of cancer patients is related to their quality of life in
different domains. Considering the need of a scale measuring the cancer related self-efficacy in Turkish
culture, the Cancer Behavior Inventory (CBI) developed by Merluzzi et al. (2001) was adapted to Turkish in
the current study. The participants of the study were 120 cancer patients. In addition to Turkish version of
CBI, participants were administered the Beck Depression Inventory, the Multidimensional Quality of Life
Scale – Cancer, the Coping Strategies Scale, the Life Orientation Test-Revised, and the General Self-efficacy
Scale to test the validity of the adapted scale. The results showed that the CBI has a four-factor model in
Turkish culture. The internal consistency of the scale was found .91 and the internal consistencies of the
subscales ranged between .70 and .90. The validity scores of the scale were also found satisfactory. The
regression analysis revealed that the CBI predicts the patients’ quality of life better than the General Selfefficacy Scale. The results, limitations and directions for future studies were discussed.

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O380
MEDIATING EFFECTS OF COMMUNICATION IN THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP AND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL
LEARNING IN HONG KONG PRIMARY SCHOOLS
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
LIjuan Li, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Research have repeatedly reported that principals influenced student achievement through leadership on
building school capacity for improving teacher professionalism. For principals, enabling effective
communication is one approach to build up school capacity and one basic competence to lead effectively.
This study aimed to identify and assess effects of communication in the relationship between principal
leadership and teacher professional learning in Hong Kong primary schools. Two questionnaires were
combined to survey teacher perceptions of principal leadership and school capacity from a sample of 970
teachers from 32 local primary schools. Baron and Kenny’s (1986) four-step causal process for mediation
analysis was employed, integrated with bootstrapping method. Significance and size of the mediating effect
of communication were further tested. Next, mediating effects of communication between the seven core
areas of principal leadership practices and teacher professional learning were examined and compared. The
findings affirmed the mediated leadership structure. The implications are that, effective communication helps
teachers come to understandings across differences and work together to shape the working environment and
meet the targets of their professional learning. As resources providers and communicators, principals should
lead adequately to ensure the key precondition of successful teacher professional learning – effective
communication.

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O382
TEMPORAL ORIENTATION AND COPING WITH POSTOPERATIVE
PAIN
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Malgorzata Sobol-Kwapinska, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin - Poland
Wlodzimierz Plotek, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan - Poland
Marcin Cybulski, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan - Poland
Anna Kluzik, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan - Poland
Jolanta Krystianc, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan - Poland
Michał Mandecki, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan - Poland
The purpose of the studies was to determine the relationships between temporal orientation of the patient,
post-operative pain that such patient endures and strategies for coping with it. According to the concept of
Zimbardo and Boyd (1999, 2011), temporal orientation was defined as a fixed cognitive style resulting from
preferences for using individual mental and temporal representations. Coping with pain was presented in line
with cognitive-behavioural model of Rosenstiel and Keefe (1983). The following main research hypothesis
was suggested: temporal orientation of the patient is significantly combined with post-operative pain the
patient suffers from and strategies for coping with such pain. The studies were carried out among patients
(75 people) undergoing surgeries with general anaesthesia. The following methods were used: the Zimbardo
Time Perspective Inventory, the Carpe Diem Scale, the Numeric Rating Scale, and the Coping Strategy
Questionnaire. Patients with strong active present time orientation were able to cope with pain much better
compared to patients with future and past time orientation. Focusing on the present allows the reduction of
negative emotions associated with the past (sorrow, sadness, pain memory) and the future (fear), which
reduces the tension and makes patients better handle postoperative pain. The results can be used in therapy
with patients to develop techniques for coping with pain based on active focus on the present.

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O386
COPING WITH THE DEATH ANXIETY BEHIND THE WHEELS:
DESIRABILITY OF CONTROL MODERATES THE EFFECT OF
MORTALITY SALIENCE ON SPEEDING
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Sinan Alper, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Türker Özkan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Past research has showed that mortality salience (MS), contrary to the common sense, increases reckless
driving and speeding when the individual perceives driving to be relevant to his or her self-esteem. We
expected that a more fundamental individual characteristic, namely the desirability of control (DC), would
modify the effect of MS on speeding. We tested our hypothesis using an online experiment on a sample
consisting of young men who are active drivers (N = 208). The results showed that, for individuals with low
DC, MS increased preferred speed and decreased intention to comply with speed limit and the percentage of
time complying with the speed limit on urban roads with 50 km/h speed limit, but not on rural roads with 90
km/h speed limit. For individuals with high DC, on the other hand, MS increased intention to comply with
the speed limit on rural roads and percentage of the time complying with the speed limit on both urban and
rural roads. It is argued that, when exposed to MS, drivers with high DC become more careful drivers as they
become more protective over their personal influence over the course of events; on the other hand, drivers
with low DC become more reckless because they want to see themselves survive the threat of death by the
help of chance and fate. The findings suggest that future anti-speeding campaigns must be tailored in
accordance with the level of DC of the target population.

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O388
THE EFFECTS OF LYING AND IMAGINING ON AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL
MEMORIES
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Veronika Nourkova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Anna Ivanova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Alexandr Kozhevnikov, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

Lying about presence/absence of a picture on a list often leads to memory errors (Vieira & Lane, 2013). The
present study investigates the possibility that the same happens when people make false claims about reallife events. Fifty young adults who spent two consecutive summers at a particular summer camp served as
participants. Each was presented with a list of events and asked to choose two events that s/he believed had
happened the previous summer and two events s/he believed did not happen. Participants then attempted to
describe the 4 chosen events in a way that would convince another person that the event happened or that it
did not happen. As a control, participants described a false, but plausible event, from the same period. A
week later, participants rated how confident they were that each Session-1 event actually occurred.
Surprisingly, 42% of the participants indicated that the control event had occurred. In addition, 32% of the
retold-as-if-true false events were incorrectly recognized and 34% of retold-as-if-false true events were
incorrectly rejected. Performance was at ceiling otherwise. These finding indicate that memory for
autobiographical events is generally more accurate than memory for lab events. However, the act of lying
appeared to have converted implausible memories into plausible ones and vice versa in more than a one third
of the time, and the mere act of imagining a plausible false event also had a powerful negative effect on
memory performance.

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O390
EMPATHY, IMMEDIACY, AFFECTIVE BEHAVIOR, CLOSENESS AND
SELF-DISCLOSURE AS PREDICTORS EMOTIONAL CO-REGULATION
STRATEGIES
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Rozzana Sánchez-Aragón, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City - Mexico

Emotional regulation and it’s role in the context of personal relationships, has become a inspiring topic to be
studied for social psychologists. Particularly Gross, Richards, & John (2006) and Butler & Randall (2012)
point out that couple relationship is the main context in which persons make more effort to regulate their
emotional experiences, mainly those classified as negative (Vázquez & Ring, 1996). The consequences of
these emotions make difficult the interaction between the members of relationship demanding physical and
mental resources (Koole, 2009), which allow them or not, to manage properly their negative emotions
outlining the relationship success or failure (Perlman, 2000). In Mexico, Sanchez-Aragon (2014) identified
four main co-regulation strategies: Constructive communication & intimacy, Supression-Agression, Reappreciation, solution & affect and, Pshysical contact & fun. Based on this, the aim of this study was to
explore the role of empathy, immediacy, affective behavior, closeness and self-disclosure on the coregulation strategies displayed in response to negative emotions. To do so, we studied a nonprobabilistic
sample of 389couples from Mexico City. Findings show: 1) differential effects by gender, 2) the importance
of self-disclosure (regarding achievements, relationship, freedom, plans and likings), empathy (perspective
taking and about emotions), affective behavior and immediacy (high) as triggers for both positive and
negative strategies.

496

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O391
EMOTIONAL REGULATION STRATEGIES IN WOMEN AND MEN FROM
MEXICO AND BRASIL
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Rozzana Sánchez-Aragón, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City - Mexico
Alexsandro Luiz de Andrade, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória - Mexico
Daniela Silva Moctezuma, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City - Mexico

During the last decade the research emotional regulation (ER) has been recognized as fundamental matter to
study due to its importance in the understanding of human being emotional and social life. Especially in
romantic relationships the ER strategies (ERE) from two parties constantly are displayed and make the
interaction constructive or destructive having vital effects in the relationship quality and satisfaction –among
other consequences- (Perlman, 2000; Horn et al., 2009; Sánchez Aragón, 2014). Based on this, the study of
their dynamic and manifestations become necessary including gender and the socio-cultural context. Due to
a lack of research in this topic in Latinoamerica, the aim of this study was to explore the differences and
similarities between men and women from Mexico and Brasil respecting the ERE used in the romantic
relationship. To do so, we studied two equivalent nonprobabilistic samples of 108 couples each one.Results
show: 1) differential effects by gender showing that men used to perform more expresive suppresion and
cognitive reapreciation than women either in positive and negative emotions,2)Cross-cultural data indicates
that participants from Mexico deploy those strategies in greater extent than their Brazilian counterparts. This
research is the first part that will be continued thru the study of ERE correlates (empathy, relationship
quality) as well as the dyadic effects of those variables.

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O398
EXPLORING NATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: A
STUDY OF CULTURAL DIMENSIONS
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Canay Doğulu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
İlker Dalğar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Gaye Solmazer, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

The aim of the current study is to explore whether there are cultural differences in countries’ level of civic
engagement. Introduced by Hofstede (2001), dimensions of national culture (power distance [PDI],
uncertainty avoidance [UAI], individualism vs. collectivism [IDV], masculinity vs. femininity [MAS], and
long- vs. short-term orientation [LTO]) have been studied in relation to various country-level data. In an
effort to contribute to this line of research, this study focuses on civic engagement, which is considered a
form of civil participation including volunteering in community organizations (Ekman & Anna, 2012). A
correlational (ecological) design with 40 countries (i.e., participants) was employed. Data from the 5th wave
of World Values Survey was used to obtain a measure of civic engagement (country percentages for active
membership of voluntary organizations). Country scores on cultural dimensions were obtained online. The
findings showed that as countries’ levels of PDI, UAI, and LTO decreased, people more actively participated
in social, political, and religious organizations. The present study highlights the importance of international
surveys for social researchers as they provide open source data to conduct nation-level analyses. Further, our
findings provide insight into cultural processes involved in civic engagement at the country level with
implications for community well-being and social protests.

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O404
THE EFFECT OF MULTIPLE CHILD ABUSE AND WITNESSING FAMILY
VIOLENCE ON THE RISK OF EXPERIENCING INTIMATE PARTNER
VIOLENCE
E06. Health and clinical intervention - Family treatments
Sinem Atmaca, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Tülin Gençöz, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

This study examines the roles of histories of child abuse and neglect (CAN) and witnessing family violence
(WFV) on intimate partner violence (IPV). The research emphasize the increasing effect of child abuse on
the experiencing later (re)victimization. Of the 263 women, 189 20-63 years old women who married at least
once accepted to participate. 70.4% of women reported a multiple child abuse history. 69.3% of women
reported psychological, 34.4% of women reported physical, 27.5%of women reported sexual; and 15% of
women reported injury violence in subsequent relation. The survivors of CAN have experienced higher IPV
than control participants. Logistic regression analysis showed generally that sexual, psychological,
physiological, and injured victims by partner violence reported more experiences of witnessing family
violence as a child compared to controls. To conclude, childhood physical abuse, multiple types of
experiences, and witnessing family violence were found strongly associated with recent IPV. This study
highlights the importance of child maltreatment effects on later partner violence. Practitioners and clinicians
may take a consideration of the importance of child maltreatment prevention as a way to reduce risk of later
violence.

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O408
RESILIENCE AND VULNERABILITY: COMPLICATED GRIEF IN THE
BEREAVED SPOUSES OF MARITAL PARTNERS WHO DIED OF AIDS
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Nancy Xiaonan Yu, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Cecilia, L. W. Chan, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Jianxin Zhang, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Sunita, M. Stewart, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas - United States

Spousal bereavement is closely linked to complicated grief, i.e. significant adjustment symptoms that last for
more than six months after the loss.This article focused on potential risk and protective factors that may
influence bereavement outcomes. Participants in this study were surviving spouses of individuals who died
of AIDS.These participants were themselves living with HIV. In this cross-sectional study, 120 bereaved
participants completed measures of grief, quality of dying and death of the deceased, negative conceptions of
death resulting from AIDS, death attitudes, and personal resilience. The results showed that about half
(45.8%) of the bereaved participants reported grief levels above the complicated grief cut off scores, and can
be categorized as the “complicated grief” group. Although quality of dying and death was not associated
with the intensity of grief, negative conceptions of death from AIDS, fear of death and resilience
independently predicted grief symptoms in the regression models. Our findings provide insight into the grief
process for the surviving spouse of AIDS victims in rural China. Since resilience is malleable, developing
resilience interventions to enhance adjustment to bereavement may be a promising direction in grief
counselling and therapies.

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O412
VALIDATION OF ITALIAN VERSION OF GIFTED RATING SCALES SCHOOL FORM. PRELIMINARY DATA
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Angela Beretta, University of Pavia, Pavia - Italy
Steven Pfeiffer, Florida State University, Tallahassee - United States
Maria Assunta Zanetti, University of Pavia, Pavia - Italy
The challenge of correctly identifying gifted students is one of the most critical issues to be resolved
(Pfeiffer, 2003; Cramer 1991). This is particularly true in Italy where gifted education has experienced
insufficient support (Zanetti, Renati, Beretta, 2013). This study tested the reliability and validity of the
Italian version of the Gifted Rating Scales-School with a sample of Italian elementary and middle school
students. The study examined the scales’ reliability in comparison to reliability results from the U.S.
standardization sample. The criterion validity was tested by correlating student’s scores on the scales with
student academic achievement, as measured by classroom grades and the INVALSI scores. The convergent
validity was examined by comparing student’s scores with scores on the GAI of WISC IV. The complete
sample was of 449 students, 222 male (48.5%) e 227 female (49.6%), mean age = 9.1, SD = 2.1. Reliability
analysis yielded excellent reliability results, with α values ranging from .98 to .99. Several positive and
significant correlations were also found between student scores on the GRS-S and the INVALSI. Preliminary
findings suggest that the Italian GRS-S scores retain appropriate psychometric properties and provide
preliminary support for the Italian version of the GRS-S as a reliable screening measure for the identification
of Italian gifted students.

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O419
PREGNANCY AND MOTHERING THROUGH INTIMATE PARTNER
VIOLENCE
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Ainhoa Izaguirre, University of Deusto, Bilbao - Spain
Esther Calvete, University of Deusto, Bilbao - Spain

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue and the most common form of violence
against women worldwide regardless of their ethnic origin, economic status, education, religion or profession
(Jeanjot, Barlow, &Rozenberg, 2008). For more than two decades, it has been known that pregnant women
are not immune to IPV. It is estimated that between 1.2% and 18.4% of pregnant women experience
physical, psychological and/or sexual abuse by a male partner (Jeanjot et al., 2008; Williams &Brackley,
2009). Nevertheless, research has shown mixed findings concerning whether pregnancy is a risk factor for
the onset of IPV and whether IPV increases in severity during pregnancy (Hussain & Khan, 2008; McMahon
& Armstrong, 2012). Concerns have been raised regarding women’s mothering under circumstances of IPV
(Bhandari, Bullock, Anderson, Danis, & Sharps, 2011; Lapierre,2010; Peled& Gil, 2011; Seeman, Jasinski,
&Bubriski-McKenzie, 2013) as the quality of maternal care has been demonstrated to be an important factor
that influences on how children are affected by the violence (Hazen, Connelly, Kelleher, Barth, &Landsverk,
2006). Nevertheless, little research has described the parenting abilities of IPV victims, and the available
studies have found mixed results. The purpose of this presentation is to shed some light on the women’s
mothering experiences in the context of IPV. Thus, the main aims of the current study are: 1) to understand
and give voice to women who have been victims of IPV, 2) to assess the trajectories of IPV during
pregnancy by examining whether IPV changes during pregnancy or remains similar to IPV before the
pregnancy and 3) to determine whether IPV affects women’s experiences of mothering. Method:
Participants: Thirty-five individual semi-structured interviews with female victims of IPV were conducted
using an interview guide based on the specific aims of the study.The participants for the study were recruited
from six different agencies for victims of violence, such as shelters, social services, associations, and support
groups for women who had suffered IPV in Bilbao and in San Sebastian (Basque Country, Spain). Selection
criteria included being at least 18 years old, having suffered IPV in at least one prior relationship, and having
children.At the time of the interviews, the women were aged between 26 and 60 years old (mean age = 44.23
years, SD = 10.30) and had between one and five children, who were aged between 1 and 39 years old (mean
age = 16.45 years). Procedure: Data collection took place between July 2012 and June 2013. The women
were interviewed individually by two researchers specialized in the field of violence against women and
were informed that they were free to refuse to participate and to withdraw at any time.Interviews lasted
approximately between 20 and 150 minutes and were recorded and transcribed with the participants’
permission. All participants were compensated with 20€ for each completed qualitative interview. This study
was approved by the Ethics Committee at the University of Deusto. Analyses: The analysis was based on the
transcriptions of the semi-structured interviews. The text was analyzed using content analysis (Bowling,
1997; Burnard, 1998) and themes were clustered into categories that were identified through the semistructured schedules used for the interviews. Each interview was reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
Results: The analysis of how mothers discussed the impact of IPV on their pregnancy and their mothering
skills led to the identification of two main themes. Trajectories of IPV during pregnancy : The 35
participants suffered IPV at some or all of these three times, including psychological, physical, and sexual
abuse. Psychological violence. Psychological violence was the most common type of violence experienced
by the victims and, in general, was present before pregnancy(n= 28 of 35) and during pregnancy (n=26).
More importantly, psychological abuse increased and was present in all the women after the baby’s birth.
Physical violence. Physical violence appeared to carry over from physical abuse that occurred prior to
pregnancy. Whereas psychological abuse was very frequent over the different stages, there was a tendency
toward reduced physical violence during pregnancy and increased violence after the baby’s birth.
Furthermore, some of the women described that physical violence not only was more frequent but also more

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severe after giving birth. Sexual abuse. The women did not generally report sexual abuse. However,a few of
them(n=3) indicated that they began to suffer sexual abuse in their last months of pregnancy. One of the
women continued to experience sexual abuse after child birth. Some women explained that batterers
interpreted pregnancy and childbirth as a negative period of time and, as a consequence, they triggered
abusive acts. Mothering skills. Women stated being concerned about the impact that IPV could have on their
children and also reported an increased sense of responsibility in regard to them. The participants’ responses
to this topic were classified into the following three categories. Effects on parenting. The common thread in
the stories of 28 women was that IPV negatively affected their parenting. Some of the interviewees
emphasized their reduced time and energy to dedicate to their children, the increased feelings of concern that
they had to address and their increased anger toward their children. Positive effects on parenting. Only two
of the participants stated that their experiences of IPV had positive effects on their parenting. These women
specified that their empathy and caring toward their children increased due to IPV. In addition, they stated
that they constantly attempted to protect their children from the potential effects of IPV. No Influence on
parenting. Three of the participants viewed themselves as good and competent mothers, explaining that their
partner’s violence did not affect their parenting skills. Conclusions: The current study contributes new data
on the prevalence of IPV before, during, and after pregnancy and the consequences of IPV for delivery and
women’s mothering skills. The findings indicate that victims of IPV and their children are not protected
against violence during pregnancy. Although the majority of the interviewees reported that they suffered IPV
in at least one of the three studied moments, a small sample of the participants experienced negative
outcomes at the time of delivery. Another noteworthy aspect of the study is that a high percentage of the
women reported that IPV affected their mothering skills. However, the variety of responses on this topic
suggests that future research should consider all aspects that may influence women’s mothering skills.

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O423
THE EFFECTS OF CULTURAL VALUES ON NATIONS’ LEVELS OF
HAPPINESS, TRUST, AND XENOPHOBIA
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Ezgi Sakman, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Gaye Solmazer, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

The aim of the present study was to examine the possible effects of Hofstede’s cultural value dimensions,
namely power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, masculinity, and time orientation on different
nations’ levels of happiness, trust and xenophobia, i.e. fear from the other. Building on the previous studies
showing the effect of culture on many key constructs, it was conceived that an investigation of different
value dimensions on interrelated variables of happiness, trust and fear of other could be informative. Forty
nine countries were investigated in the study, the data for the happiness, trust and xenophobia measures were
taken from the World Values Survey, Wave 5, and the cultural values data were taken from Hofstede’s
website. The results of the regression analyses indicated that happiness was negatively related to uncertainty
avoidance and long-term orientation; trust was positively associated with long-term orientation and
negatively associated with power distance and uncertainty avoidance; and xenophobia was positively related
to power distance and negatively related to individualism. Overall results suggest that cultural values may
have a significant effect on crucial constructs, such as a nation’s happiness, trust and fear of others. The
findings were discussed vis-à-vis implications for different cultural contexts, and the contributions of the
current study as an exemplar for open source data usage in studies of key cultural variables.

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O424
DO CHRONIC ATTACHMENT ORIENTATIONS AND ATTACHMENTRELATED SUBLIMINAL PRIMES AFFECT COGNITIVE ATTENTIONAL
TASK PERFORMANCE?
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Ezgi Sakman, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Nebi Sümer, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

The purpose of the present study was to investigate if the subliminal presentations of threat and attachment
figure primes would affect the cognitive attentional task performance of participants with different
attachment tendencies. It was hypothesized that participants with high attachment anxiety would experience
performance decline under both conditions of attachment threat and attachment figure primes. Those with
high attachment avoidant were hypothesized to perform poorly only when a threat prime is followed by an
attachment figure prime. University students in Turkey (N = 225) first completed a questionnaire package
including the measures of attachment figure names (WHOTO), attachment anxiety and avoidance (The
Experiences in Close Relationships, ECR); and then, participated in a computerized Signal Detection and
Stroop task measuring cognitive performance in a laboratory setting. The results of ANCOVA analyses
indicated that attachment anxiety makes people vulnerable to cognitive performance decline, especially
when attachment threat is paired with attachment figure primes. Attachment security was identified as a
protective factor for cognitive performance in face of the distracting effects of subliminal threat or
attachment figure availability primes. The findings were discussed vis-à-vis existing literature and cultural
implications.

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O429
HISTORY OF CHILDHOOD EMOTIONAL ABUSE AND TRAUMATIC
SHAME EXPERIENCES IN ADULTS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Olga Bogolyubova, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Elena Kiseleva, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

The goal of this study was to explore the psychological and psychophysiological correlates of traumatic
shame experiences in a sample of young adults. Forty adults aged 18 – 25 were recruited to participate in this
study. The study participants were asked to describe a situation in which they experienced acute shame and
their narratives were recorded. The participants’ heart rate was measured at 4 points during the experiment.
Self-report measures of shame proneness, impact of event and childhood adversity were also employed.
Results of the study demonstrated that the self-rated symptoms of intrusion, avoidance and hyperarousal
related to the traumatic shame episode were correlated with the heart rate reactivity during the recounting of
the shame experience episode. Study participants who have experienced childhood psychological abuse were
more prone to shame reactions and demonstrated more prominent heart rate reactivity during the shame
narrative. Childhood emotional abuse makes young adults more prone to feel ashamed and to experience
shame as psychological trauma.

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O431
A REVERSED WORD LENGTH EFFECT. INCREASED PREVALENCE OF
DIGITS WITH TWO SYLLABLES IN DIGIT SPAN TESTS INCREASES
SCORE
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
Presenter: Lars Egner, Lillehammer University College, Lillehammer - Norway

Earlier studies have linked brevity of digits to arithmetic skills. It was hypothesized that this effect can be
shown as a connection between the prevalence of digits with 2 syllables and digit span score. The study used
a within subject design with full counterbalancing and a full sample of 54 Norwegian undergraduate college
students. A study was conducted to test if the prevalence of digits with 2 syllables in a digit span test had
impact on the test score. The primary intention of the study was to make users of the test aware of a potential
variable that could increase or decrease the score, reducing the reliability of the test. The secondary intention
was to further explore the phonological loop in a multicomponent model perspective. The results showed
that increasing the prevalence of 2 syllable digits in forward digit span tests from none to standard and
double amount increased the score by 9%, partial eta squared 0,347. No significant results was found
between standard and double amount of 2 syllable digits and backwards span showed no effect in any way.
The results suggest that the prevalence of 2 syllable digits should be taken into account in future creation of
digit span tests to improve reliability. It is also suggested that backwards span do measure the capacity of the
visuospatial sketchpad and not the phonological loop. The results also contradicts previous findings
suggesting that the brevity of numbers always have a negative correlation with performance.

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O435
RESEARCH OF CONSUMER LOYALTY USING THE EXPLICIT AND THE
IMPLICIT MEASURES
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Biruta Urban, Daugavpils University, Daugavpils – Latvia

Implicit researches are mainly devoted to the study of emotional loyalty, while relatively little research has
been conducted in cognitive loyalty. The aim of the present study was to investigate consumer loyalty
(cognitive, emotional)using explicit and implicit measurements. Method: Participants -100 consumers of
Latvian mobile network. Mdn– 32 years. Implicit measures: the experimental procedures of IAT (Implicit
Association test) two versions: IAT-1-attitudetowards the brand (emotional loyalty); IAT-2 - attitude towards
the price of service (cognitive loyalty). Explicit measures: modified„Semantic differential” allowed us to
measure cognitive and emotional loyalty. Results: The designed experimental procedures of IAT allowed us
to measure the effect of the latent, implicit preferences of the brand associated with emotional loyalty, and
verbal stimuli (price of service) associated with cognitive loyalty and an attribute that has a positive or
negative valence.Result of explicit measurement shows that every consumer prefers his or her own mobile
operator. However, the effect of implicit preferences that is connected with emotional and cognitive loyalty
of customers of Aoperator is higher than that ofB operator. The negative effect of implicit preferences for
customers of B operator is higher than that of Aoperator. Conclusions: The implicit and explicit measures
provide an opportunity for deeper understanding of consumer loyalty as a multidimensional construct.

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O437
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FACEBOOK ADDICTION DISORDER WITH
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS, SELF ESTEEM , EARLY
MALADAPTIVE SCHEMAS AND NARCISSISM
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firooz Abad - Iran
Tayebeh Shahrivar, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran
Leyli Shahriyari, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj - Iran
Habib Dehghani, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to consider Facebook addiction disorder and relationship between
some of analytic variables such as extroversion, introversion,self esteem, narcissism, and early maladaptive
schemas With facebook addiction disorder. Method: 180 person (102 males and 78 females) from the
Salman Farsi University, Islamic Azad University and high school Students Kazeroon, which has had a
Facebook account, were selected with nonrandom sampling and they responsed to Bergen Facebook
Addiction Scale (BFAS), Cooper smith self-esteem questionnaire, Eysenk personality questionnaire,Young
early maladaptive schemas questionnaire and Ames narcissism questionnaire (NPI16) .For this study we
used,Pearson correlation andRegression Analysis. Results: The results of the statistical analysis showed
direct positive effect of all variables, except self-esteem on Facebook addiction. results show, extraversion
has negative relation with Facebook addiction and narcissism, introversion, and early maladaptive schemas,
have a significant and positive relation with the Facebook addiction. Keywords: Facebook addiction
disorder, narcissism, introversion, self-esteem, early maladaptive schemas.

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O443
99 CASE STUDIES OF INSIDER THREAT: AN EXAMINATION OF THE
PROFILE OF AN INSIDER
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Monica Whitty, University of Leicester, Leicester - United Kingdom

The threat from insiders to an organisation is a growing concern. An insider is anyone working within a
central government department or a commercial organisation that attacks that organisation; examples
include: theft (IP, company secrets, money, data), fraud, terrorism, reputation damage, blackmail, denial of
service attacks, introduction of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, corruption or deletion of data, altering data,
and password cracking. There is very little scholarly work available on the profile of an insider. We present
here the findings from 99 case studies of insider threat cases in the UK. In the research we conducted semistructured interviews with: IT specialists, investigators, law enforcement, security officers, line managers
and co-workers. We conducted a grounded theory analysis to examine: the psychological profile of these
individuals, their motivations, how they went about committing the attack, its discovery and strategies the
organisation employed to minimise the likelihood of attack and the potential cyber indicators that could be
used for close to real time detection. Some typical psychological characteristics included: traits from the dark
triad, low on conscientiousness and a change in organisations identity. Further findings and examples of case
studies will be presented together with a critical discussion on detecting insider threat from the viewpoint of
a psychologist.

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O444
FLY-IN-FLY-OUT WORKER ARRANGEMENTS: THEIR IMPACT ON
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION, AND
PROACTIVE PERFORMANCE
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Simon L. Albrecht, Deakin University, Melbourne - Australia
Jeromy Anglim, Deakin University, Melbourne – Australia

Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) work arrangements have become increasingly widespread in Australia and the subject
of intense media and government attention. This attention has largely focused on issues to do with the worklife experiences of employees and their families (e.g. work-life balance, work-family conflict, divorce rates)
and the social and economic impact of FIFO on the economic and social fabric of host communities.
However, little is known about the impact that FIFO work arrangements have on the motivation and
psychological wellbeing of employees across FIFO work cycles. It is not known, for instance, whether FIFO
workers experience more anxiety, depression, enthusiasm and/or engagement at the beginning, middle or end
of their FIFO work cycle. Diary data, collected from 52 Australian FIFO workers, analyzed using multi-level
modeling, was used to determine the extent to which daily perceptions of demands, supports, and control
were associated with employee daily engagement,emotional exhaustion and proactive performance. The
results provide valuable insights toward understanding and enhancing employee engagement, wellbeing and
performance in practice.

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O445
ORGANIZATIONAL POLITICS, JOB DEMANDS, MEANINGFUL WORK
AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: A JOB DEMANDS-RESOURCES
ANALYSIS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Simon L. Albrecht, Deakin University, Melbourne – Australia

This study aimed to elaborate the Job Demands-Resources model (Bakker & Demerouti, 2008,2014) by
examining how organizational politics, as an organizational level demand, influences job demands,
employee engagement and downstream outcome variables.Structural equations modelling of survey data
obtained from 240employees from a range of organizations showed the direct and indirect influence of
organizational politics on job demands (emotional demands, role ambiguity and role conflict), employee
engagement, and proactive performance. The fit of the proposed measurement and structural models met
criterion levels and the structural model accounted for sizable proportions of the variance in work
meaningfulness, employee engagement and proactive performance. The study provides researchers and
practitioners with an elaborated JD-R framework that can be used to help understand, develop and manage
engagement and its outcomes. Study limitations and future research opportunities are outlined.

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O449
CHILDHOOD CONDUCT PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED
PARTNERSHIP AND PARENTING RISK IN ADULTHOOD
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Alessandra Raudino, University of New South Wales, Sydney – Australia
Lianne J. Woodward, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - United States
David Fergusson, University of Otago, Christchurch - New Zealand
John Horwood, University of Otago, Christchurch - New Zealand

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Childhood conduct problems have been linked with a wide range of adverse
outcomes in adulthood, including ongoing mental health problems. This study examines the associations
between childhood conduct and subsequent partnership and parenting difficulties at age 30. METHODS:
Participants were members of the Christchurch Health and Developmental Study. Parents and teachers
reported the extent of children’s conduct problems (age 7-9). At age 30, the partner relationship and
parenting behaviours of sample members were assessed based on self and interviewer reports. RESULTS:
Results showed that as the severity of childhood conduct problems increased there was a corresponding
increase in levels of relationship ambiguity (p = .02), and inter-partner conflict (p= <. 0001); an increase in
parental over-reactivity (p = .002), use of physical punishment (p= .003) and inconsistent discipline (p =
.01). Similarly, as the severity of conduct problems increased there was a corresponding decline in observed
(p <.0001) and self-reported levels of parental warmth (p=.001), observed (p <.0001), and self-reported
sensitivity/responsiveness (p= .003) and child management strategies (p < .0001). These associations were
found largely to persist after confounding factors and selection bias were taken into account.
CONCLUSIONS: Study findings demonstrate that children with high conduct problems are at increased risk
for later dysfunctional partner relationships and parenting difficulties.

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O454
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME/MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS:
IDENTITY NEGOTIATION AND RECONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE
AUSTRALIAN CONTEXT
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Melissa Tori, Victoria University, Melbourne - Australia

The study investigates identity construction through the lens of disease state. In any year 0.4% to 2.5%
world-wide are affected by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). In Australia
CFS/ME annually affects approximately 180,000individuals. It is more prevalent than AIDS, breast cancer
and or lung cancer, yet it is largely misunderstood and relatively little is known of its etiology, particularly in
terms of psychological characteristics especially associated with identity. While the condition suggests
significant psychological effects in confronting and managing the disease, there is a paucity of research
addressing the consequence of CFS/ME on identity. This study investigates a sample of Australians
diagnosed with CFS/ME as they make sense of their self in the context of their world. The study explores
their lived experience as they negotiate a new and reconstructed identity.The research employs a social
constructionist epistemological framework within a symbolic interactionist, phenomenological theoretical
perspective. Data consists of personal in-depth unstructured interviews. The findings will contribute to an
increased awareness of and lessening of misunderstandings of CFS/ME. This research will also provide
knowledge into the processes of identifying with CFS/ME. Furthermore, the findings may also be
incorporated into support programs to address the post-diagnosis psychological and emotional consequences
of identity transition and challenges.

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O457
CRIMES OF VIOLENCE IN A FAMILY: PSYCHOLOGICALCRIMINALISTIK ANALYSIS
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Liubov Kotlyarova, The Russian Legal Academy of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation,
Moscow - Russian Federation
Anastasia Kolesova, The Russian Legal Academy of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation,
Moscow - Russian Federation

Lately crimes of violence have started to occupy one of the leading positions among important social
problems. From our point of view crimes of violence are cumulative phenomena uniting: a murder; a child’s
murder, a murder of an a priori helpless person; a murder of an a priori pregnant woman committed with
extreme atrocity; killing of passion; forcible suicide etc. The basis to unite these crimes is the fact that they
are committed in the family circle, and are conditioned by such social-psychological factors as destructive
family relations, personal deadaptation. We have come to this conclusion having studied and analyzed the
materials of the criminal cases and court orders in several regions of the country for seven years. The survey
among the investigators (163 respondents) and judges (137 respondents) showed that to reveal true motives
of such crimes without psychological knowledge (in the form of specialists’ consultations and forensic
psychological assessment) is very difficult. Of special relevance is the question of how personal adaptation
of every family member goes contributing to the development of victim and co-dependent behaviour in the
family. We also analyzed crime motives. Having summarized the results provided by other authors’ and our
personal research plus the materials of the legal precedents we came to a conclusion that crimes of violence
committed in a family depending on the motives can be divided into 5 groups. The most wide-spread cases
are when the main motive of violence is a criminal’s desire for self-affirmation. Violence acquires
independent meaning as a means of establishing of criminal’s power.

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O458
“I’D RATHER STAY AT HOME AND DIE THAN GO TO THE CLINIC AND
LAY OUT MY PRIVATE PARTS THERE.”- CERVICAL SCREENING IN A
DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY, SOUTH AFRICA
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Chantelle Silva De Abreu, University of Cape Town, Cape Town - South Africa

Approximately 85% of the global cervical cancer deaths occur in women living in developing countries. In
South Africa, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer amongst women, with Black South African
women having the highest risk of developing cervical cancer. Previous research with the same population
group found that there are structural (time, health education, age) and psychosocial (fear of screening and
stigmatization) influences to cervical screening. The purpose of this research was to identify socio-cultural
factors affecting cervical cancer screening adherence within a disadvantaged community in South Africa, a
developing country. To identify the social-cultural factors four focus groups consisting of men and women
between the ages of 18 and 60 were conducted. A combination of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and
Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) provided a theoretical framework for this study. Thematic analysis was
used to identify themes that emerged from the focus groups and participant observation. Through conducting
these focus groups, themes emerged which strongly highlighted the role of cultural norms, gender roles, the
western medical model and traditional medicine in a woman’s decision to adhere to cervical screening. It
was found that factors such as knowledge, fear and stigma that were previously found by research were also
shared amongst this sample group. However it was found that spiritual and religious beliefs (traditional
healers, religion, and balancing paradigms), gender beliefs, social construction and acceptance of disease
were factors which not previously identified in a South African population group, played a large influence in
a woman’s decision to adhere to cervical screening. This knowledge highlights the need to invest in public
health outreach that has a culturally relevant approach for the population group being targeted. Our findings
also indicate that women in a disadvantaged community need knowledge dissemination around cervical
cancer which is both socially and culturally relevant and accepted. Keywords: Cervical cancer, cultural,
social factors, Pap smear screening, South Africa, screening adherence, gender, traditional healing.

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O460
FRESH “SIMPLE” FISH IS EATEN AT SCHOOL WITH HELP FROM
NUTRITIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: A SUCCESSFUL CASE FROM MARCHE
REGION
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Maria Cristina Manzini, Psicologa-Psicoterapeuta socia e responsabile settore educativo Albert s.a.s, Porto
San Giorgio – Italy

The educational action “A journey to Robinson Island” is part of the “PappaFish” project, promoted by
Marche Region in 2013/14 to increase fresh fish consumption in nursery and primary schools. The action
focused on schools of 11 municipalities and was carried out by experts in psychology, marine biology, food
technology and sustainability. The main aims were consistent with MIUR recommendations: to modify
children’s attitude towards fish (one of the less liked foods in infancy); to boost a healthy diet; to enhance
sustainable food consumption. Theoretical principles were based on life skills education models for the
promotion of wellbeing. The tools and methods applied were the innovative element. The class group itself
created the narrative of a journey to an island in-between the imaginary and the real world. The leading
topics: correct nutrition, emotions and food, sustainable food habits, were intertwined with the narrative.
This approach gave coherence to the intervention, integrating all the objectives in an organic whole. Four
experiential hands-on meetings were carried out by a psychologist and a marine biologist for 4 months in 24
classrooms. Such actions were integrated with the teachers’ work. The results were outstanding: more than
90% of pupils ate fresh fish. This experiment is in harmony with Expo 2015, as it gives children the
opportunity to improve food habits and become more responsible, while allowing them to regain cultural,
ethical and social values.

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O462
ACCESS EARLY INTERVENTION: AN E-HEALTH SOLUTION TO
CHILDHOOD BEHAVIOURAL DISORDERS
E06. Health and clinical intervention - Family treatments
Jessica Kirkman, University of New South Wales, Sydney - Australia
Mark Dadds, University of New South Wales, Sydney - Australia
In Australia, less than 24% of children with behavioural and emotional problems access evidence-based
interventions (Sawyer et al., 2000). In rural areas, access rates are even lower, and mental health services are
simply not available. Treatment in the city can involve significant travel and time away from home, and
services can only be brief and intense. The current project involves the development and preliminary
evaluation of Australia’s first online treatment for parents of children with behavioural disorders. Parents of
children with conduct problems received either in-person parent training or parent training via an e-health
platform. The e-health program requires families to watch video modules, before connecting with a
psychologist through videoconference each week. The study compares processes and outcomes associated
with in-person treatment-as-usual versus the e-health treatment. Specifically, it compares parents’ and
therapists’ acceptability, satisfaction, and attitude towards the two treatment modalities, as well as, the
therapeutic alliance formed, changes in parenting knowledge and confidence, and finally, improvements in
child behaviour problems. It is estimated 60 families will complete treatment, including follow up
assessment. The project takes the first steps in making a well-established and evidence-based treatment
available to thousands of rural families who currently have no access to help.Preliminary findings will be
presented and discussed.

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O467
PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF DIFFERENT
PROFESSIONAL GROUPS WHO EXPERIENCE SUBDEPRESSIVE STATE
OF BURNOUT
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Nadezhda Vlakh, Siberian Branch of the Institute of Economics and Law, Novokusnetsk - Russian
Federation
Emma Meshcheryakova, Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation
The research aim is to develop a model of psychodiagnostics and psychological support for people with
subdepression in cases of job burnout. Research design. The integrative anthropological approach is the most
suitable for representing aetio- and pathogenetic factors of subdepression in cases of burnout.
Psychodiagnostic methods: Boyko Burnout Inventory, Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), Dodonov
Emotional focus questionnaire, 16PF questionnaire (by R.Cattell), Langle’s Existential analysis. Methods of
psychological support: Problem-oriented Therapy (Blaser A, Heim E., Ringer C, Thommen M, 1998),
Existential counselling by Deurzen (2007), Balint groups of professional and personal growth. Statistic
methods: correlation, dispersion methods and cluster analysis. The sample range of the survey were 968
people (doctors, teachers, businessmen and policemen), who asked for a psychological support at the
Counselling Centre of Novokuznetsk, Kemerovskaya Oblast. The obtained results widen and deepen the
scientific understanding of burnout syndrome within “support” occupations. It was proven that subdepressive
disorders in the case of burnout indicate the state of personal and communicative sphere of a person
employed in a “support” occupation. It was revealed that a wider circle of subdepressive disorders is typical
for people with an ill-formed personal-communicative sphere, and therefore, this is the reason for their low
stress tolerance. The predicting factor of a decrease of subdepressive symptoms in case of burnout was the
appearance of existential life purposes. The process of psychological treatment brings a positive
improvement in the system of life-purpose orientation, relationship systems, and the widening of the self
understanding sphere and existential issues of professional activities. The research data is used by clinical
psychologists and psychotherapists. It can be used in work with four groups of professionals: doctors,
teachers, businessmen and policemen. As a result, for the first time, original models of psychological support
of representatives of “support” occupations with subdepressive disorders in cases of burnout have been
formed and the efficiency of these models was checked. Psychological support aims to restore the lifepurpose orientation of self understanding as a criterion of personal growth and for understanding personal
existential problems.

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O476
TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN A
SAMPLE OF FACEBOOK USERS
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Olga Bogolyubova, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Yanina Ledovaya, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

Social networking sites are immensely popular among Internet users.People spend a vast amount of time
communicating via social networking sites and applications. As a result social media both reflects and
creates the new reality of expression and communication. For psychologists social media is becoming a new
and exciting source of data concerning people’s behavior, calling for novel approaches to data collection and
analysis. We argue that social networks can be a source of data on mental health and well-being. The study
reported here was aimed at assessing the connections between traumatic experiences online and offline,
aggressive online behavior and mental well-being of adults. The data was collected by means of an online
survey instrument targeting Facebook users in Russia and U.S. Here we present preliminary data on the
prevalence of exposure to online and offline violence in this sample in connection with self-reported
symptoms of psychological distress. We also explore psychological factors associated with online aggression
perpetration in this sample.

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O480
GOING DOWN MEMORY LANE: MEMORIES AND EMOTIONS OF
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AT SCHOOL AMONGST ADULTS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Valeria Cavioni, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Maria Assunta Zanetti, University of Pavia, Pavia - Italy
Various researches showed evidences that relationships between students and teachers are central to promote
mental health at school (Pianta, 2001). Students who create and maintain close relationships with teachers
are more attached and motivated to school and get along better with peers (Hamre & Pianta, 2006). Although
longitudinal studies analyzed student-teacher relationships across school age stages, little is known on
memories and emotions of adults related on past school relationships with teachers and how these memories
affected achievements and adults’ life. The study analyzed memories of school experiences in 96 adults (33
males and 63 females) ranged from 19 to 80 years old (mean age=33 years). Individual interviews were
conducted exploring interpersonal relationships with teachers and their emotional experiences during
schooling years. Participants also reported the various ways in which these memories affected achievements
over their life. Qualitative and quantitative analysis were run to analyze events and emotions. Results
showed that positive and negative school experiences with teachers were still bright in adults’ memories.
Positive and negative impacts were not limitated on achievements during schooling years but also school
experiences and memories affected self-efficacy, motivation and decisions in many areas of their life.

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O483
BEHAVIOURAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL EVIDENCES DURING
MATERNAL CARRYING
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Maria del Carmen Rostagno, University of Trento, Rovereto – Italy

Introduction: Mother-infant bond is the earliest and most critical social relationship of mammalian infants.
To promote this bond, infants have innate behaviors to seek maternal proximity and protest upon separation.
This behaviors are fundamental for infants’s survival and for the establishing of a good mother-infant
relationship. In this study, we are interested in how infants behave from a phisyological and behavioral point
of view during one of the most important caregiving behaviors: carrying (infant held by the mother while
walking). Methods: We asked 13 mothers with their babies (1 - 6 months) to sit (holding) and to walk
(carrying).Task consisted of repetition of holding (5 minutes) and carrying (10 minutes). We analysed the
amount of voluntary movements, presence of crying, and the Interbeat Interval (IBI), which is the amount of
time between each heartbeat, of the infant. Results: In our preliminary analyses we find out that babies
reduce the amount of voluntary movements, the episodes of crying and the IBI during carrying. Discussion:
The present study provides implications for parenting practices: the calming effect obtained by carrying
could be use in different situations (vaccinations or frightening noises). Additionally, the carrying might be
utilized in evaluation of some disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): infants with ASD are
reported to have difficulties in cooperative adjustment of their body to parental holding.

522

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O489
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING, STRESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS,
LIFE SATISFACTION OF EMPLOYED WOMEN
E06. Health and clinical intervention - Family treatments
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firooz Abad - Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj - Iran
Jantab Hadi Zadeh, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr - Iran
Tayebeh Shahrivar, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran

Introduction: Life satisfaction can be used as a more comprehensive assessment of the living conditions of its
people consider the different factors that contribute to. Materials and Methods: In this study, pre-test - posttest control group. Doing research for 30 Female employees working in the Health Network city Firuzabad
had lower life satisfaction scores and randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. Groups during
eight 90-minute sessions of stress management training (Sarah McNamara) were. following completion of
the training sessions of both life satisfaction questionnaire Diener (1985) were taken. All data analysis and
repeated measure analysis of covariance was used. Results : The results showed that after 8 Training sessions
and the three-month follow-up between the two groups, there are significant differences in terms of life
satisfaction ( p <0/001 ). Conclusion: The results of this study can be concluded that stress management is
important in life satisfaction. Keywords: stress management - life satisfaction – working women

523

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O493
“WE NEED TO BELONG SOMEWHERE” CORRELATIONS BETWEEN
SOCIAL FACTORS AND PROBLEMATIC INTERNET USE AMONG 14-24
YEARS OLD GIRLS
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Dóra Katalin Prievara, University of Szeged, Szeged - Hungary
Bettina Pikó, University of Szeged, Szeged - Hungary

Previous studies indicated that sufficient social relationships might lead to dependency to the virtual world,
e.g., social networking sites. The main goal of our research was to investigate the connection between
shyness, loneliness, need to belong, perceived social support and problematic internet use (PIU) among girls
from high school and university. 381 participants gave answers to our online, anonymous questionnaire.
Based on correlation and multiple regression analyses, we found a positive significant relation (p < 0.05)
between the PIU and the need to belong scale. The results also revealed positive significant relationships
between shyness and loneliness with the PIU and also with the 3 subscales of the PIU: control, neglect and
obsession (p < 0.01). There was a negative correlation between perceived support from the best friend and
PIU (p < 0.05). There was no significant association between the social factors and the amount of time spent
on the internet or the different online activities. One possible explanation would be that these adolescents
and young adults may go online to find the missing social support. They try to replace the offline
relationships with online ones which can make them addictive to the cyberspace where they feel themselves
as socially accepted and beloved persons. Especially shy girls are sensitive to spend too much time online
because they find hard to control internet use while they may neglect other tasks or real relationships.

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O494
THE RELATIONSHIP OF ENVIRONMENTAL, PERSONAL AND EVENT
RELATED FACTORS WITH POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH IN CANCER
PATIENTS
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Zümrüt Bellur, Mersin University, Mersin - Turkey
Arzu Aydin Aci, Mersin University, Mersin - Turkey

Although traumatic events cause some long lasting problems in some people it is the opposite for some
others. Tedeschi and Calhoun (1996) defined the term of post traumatic growth (PTG) as the positive
psychological changes experienced as a result of trying to cope with life threatening events. Schaefer and
Moos (1992) in their model of PTG stated that; environmental and personal factors effect life crises and
outcomes of these crises. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of environmental, personal and
event related factors on PTG in breast cancer (BC) patients. Environmental factors include the perceived
social support and dyadic adjustment; personal factors include self-blame, self-efficacy, cognitive processes,
coping styles; event related factors include previous trauma experience, and perceived severity of the illness.
Almost 200 participants will be recruited from the hospitals in Mersin, İzmir, Gaziantep, Bursa and Adana.
The questionnaires will be administered to the participants by the researcher. PTG Inventory, Ways of
Coping Inventory, Dyadic Adjustment Scale, The General Self-Efficacy Scale-Turkish Form and other scales
will be used. Data will be analyzed with related statistical programs. After the analysis the results will be
discussed in the light of the related literature. This study is important because the effect of marital adjustment
and marital satisfaction on PTG in BC patients is an issue which is not well studied with Turkish samples.

525

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O495
THE COMPARISON OF SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT IN ORDINARY AND
SHAHED STUDENTS IN YASOUJ
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firooz Abad - Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj - Iran
Tayebeh Shahrivar, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran
Ghasem Naziri, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran
Sareh Behzadi Poor, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran

The aim of this study was to compare social adjustment between ordinary and shahed students in Yasouj.
The sample consist of 100 shahed students that was purposive sampling selected and compared with 100
ordinary students, from Yasouj. To assess Social adjustment, Bell Social adjustment Questionnaire(1961)
was used.The result of t test analysis revealed that with regard toSocial adjustment, there is a significant
difference in shahed students and ordinary students. Which means that the level of Social adjustment in
ordinary students was higher than shahed students. Key words: social adjustment, shahed student,ordinary
students

526

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O500
NEW LOOK AT THE OLD PROBLEM: ANIMAL EXPLORATION FROM
THE PERSPECTIVE OF ACTIVITY THEORY
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Elena E. Sokolova, Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Elena Yu. Fedorovich, Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

Developing ideas of activity theory (A.N. Leontiev et al.), authors subject the traditional views on animals’
exploration (Expl.) in terms of binominal scheme (S-R) to the critical analysis, and give scientific credence
to the new look at the nature of the animal behavior in the situations of novelty. Expl. in animals is
understood primarily as a response to the novelty, and the novelty itself is assumed to be an physical changes
in the environment. Such a view means the dichotomization of the single process of Expl., to the rupture
between subjective and objective sides of it, to the attempts of investigating them separately and to the
studies of Expl. in the conditions lacking ecological validity. Our empirical research on some rodent species
have given evidences that the function of Exp. in animals should not be regarded as “collecting of
information about” the objects by particular specimen but as his search for opportunities of action
(affordances) towards objects. Expl. should be regarded as a “functional organ” of the animal activity as a
whole (including motives, intermediate goals, conditions etc.), where its elements of the different levels are
temporarily united to solve the task adjusting this activity to the certain environment. Orientation function of
this activity in animals exists only through and in the course of performing the current tasks of their living.
Consequently, “the novelty” should be regarded as a function of subject-object interaction.

527

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O502
PREDICTORS OF MARITAL ADJUSTMENT: POSITIVE ILLUSION,
REJECTION SENSITIVITY AND NARCISISM
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Olcay Bozkuş, Mersin University, Mersin - Turkey
Arzu Araz, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir - Turkey
The developing literature of narcissism which relies on clinical theories suggests that there are two different
types of narcissism: overt and covert narcissism. Although there is a broad literature about rejection
sensitivity, positive illusions and narcissism separately, the relationships of these variables are not studied
yet. The main purpose of this study is to examine the mediating role of positive illusions (about self and
spouse) and rejection sensitivity in the relationship between two subtypes of narcissism and marital
adjustment. The data was collected via convenience sampling from 205 participants who are married at least
for 1 year. The participants completed related questionnaires. Structural Equation Modeling analyses result
in reasonable goodness of fit statistics. The results revealed that, covert narcissism predicted the rejection
sensitivity positively and in turn rejection sensitivity predicted perceived marital adjustment negatively.
Covert narcissism negatively predicted the positive illusion about spouse that is defined according to the
ideal spouse criterion which predicted the perceived marital adjustment positively. In addition, whereas
positive illusion about spouse defined according to the typical spouse criterion, predicted the perceived
marital adjustment positively; positive illusion about self predicted the perceived marital adjustment
negatively. The results were discussed with regard to the findings from the literature.

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O507
BENEFITS OF DISTRACTION
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Johannes von Gehlen, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria
Pierre Sachse, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria
From research concerning working memory we've learned that our cognitive capacities for external stimuli
are limited (Cowan, 2001; Bleckley et al., 2003; Kane et al., 2001). That, among other things, means that we
can't attend all of them at the same time (Simons & Chabris, 1999). In a study (N=96) we showed that even
ignoring them costs attentional capacities and impairs our abilities to concentrate (F=6.334; p= .003;
η²= .120), but also leads to a cognitive activation resulting in increased performance in a follow up task
(F=2.783; p= .034; η²= .068). According to arousal theory, we assumed that extraverts and introverts process
external stimuli differently and conducted a second experiment (N=76) to examine how they'd react to
distraction. Like in the first experiment distraction was caused by an irrelevant auditory stimulus that
implemented a high cognitive load while participants were attempting to remember the contents of a text.
Extraverts showed a greater increase in performance (T= -2.129, p= .045). than introverts (T= -.575, p= .571)
in a consecutive task leading to the conclusion that extraverts benefit more from cognitive activation through
external stimuli than introverts do.

529

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O511
SOCIAL NORM AND SEXUAL AGGRESSION IN INDIA: THE ROLE OF
COLLECTIVISM AND RAPE MYTH ACCEPTANCE
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Svenja Dorothee Schnabel, Universitaet Bielefeld, Bielefeld - Germany

Sexual violence is a global issue, but it is especially an issue in India. This is facilitated by victim-blaming
attitudes such as rape myths. Rape myths are defined as beliefs about rape that serve to deny, trivialise or
justify sexual aggression of men against women. Former research indicates that rape myth acceptance
(RMA) of others operates as a social norm and affects men’s rape proclivity (RP). To extend these findings,
this study is replicated in the Indian context taking into account the collectivistic attitude. In the experiment,
Indian students (total N – 168) firstly reported their own RMA. Following, the subjects received manipulated
feedback about the alleged responses of their peer group. Depending on the experimental condition, the level
(low vs. high) of the RMA-feedback was varied. Afterwards, their RP was assessed using acquaintance-rape
scenarios that were adapted to the Indian context. Additionally, the collectivistic attitude of the subjects was
measured. Results show that RMA correlates significant with the self-reported RP and is a significant
predictor for sexual aggression. Also, we find that a higher RMA-Feedback leads to a higher self-reported
RP. These results replicate the findings of Bohner et al. (2006) in the Indian context, but show in addition
that the RMA-Feedbacks effect on RP is stronger especially within men with a high collectivistic attitude.
Theoretical implications and conclusions for follow-up studies will be discussed.

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O515
BODY DISSATISFACTION AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF
LAHORE, PAKISTAN
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Mishal Tariq, University of the Punjab, Lahore - Pakistan
Tazvin Ijaz, Government College University Lahore, Lahore - Pakistan

Body dissatisfaction (BD) is an attitudinal disturbance, in which an individual perceives the body accurately
but their reaction is of disapproval and displeasure. As BD is an attitudinal construct, it appears to be related
to psychological health. The present research was conducted to explore the relationship between BD and
psychological problems in university students of Lahore, Pakistan. It was hypothesized that an increase in
BD would indicate an increase in psychological problems. The instrument used to assess BD was the Body
Areas Satisfaction Scale of the Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire. The Student Problem
Checklist was used to assess the presence of various psychological problems, namely Sense of being
Dysfunctional, Loss of Confidence, Lack of Self Regulation and Anxiety Proneness. The study was
conducted on a stratified sample of 489 university students (Males = 254; Females = 235) of B.S. Honors,
aged 17 – 24 years (M = 20.4; SD = 1.4). The result of correlation revealed a highly significant positive
relationship between BD and psychological problems (r =.388; p<.001), that is an increase in BD was
associated with increase in psychological problems. Cultural factors possibly causing BD are discussed.
Further researches should aim to identify the factors causing BD specifically in the Pakistani culture, so as to
reduce BD and consequentially avoid the development of associated psychological problems.

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O517
THE IMPACT OF POSITIVE ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS ON THE
CAREER SUCCESS OF BLACK EMPLOYEES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN
WORK ENVIRONMENT
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Shayne Roux, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa
Johan Malan, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa

The aim of the study was to develop and evaluate an exploratory theoretical model containing the most
salient latent variables impacting subjective career success of black employees in the South African work
environment. A mixed-methods exploratory sequential research design was employed with a total of 668
respondents. The study consisted of a qualitative phase, followed by two quantitative phases.A sample of 30
participated in semi-structured interviews during the qualitative phase,of which the purpose was to seek
confirmation that the instruments utilised covered the most salient themes and to supplement themes not
adequately covered by the instruments.The purpose of next phase was to pilot-test the composite
questionnaire. A total of 220 usable questionnaires were analysed with regard to the psychometric properties
of the constructs. The purpose of the last phase was to evaluate thirteen propositions guiding the study. A
total of 418 usable questionnaires were analysed. During this phase, the psychometric properties of the
instruments were confirmed, as well as the goodness-of-fit of the structural model.All of the paths in the
final model were significant. The results of a step-wise multiple regression analysis revealed that job
resources, psychological capital and supportive organisational climate were the most significant predictors of
career success. The study has various implications for career management which will be outlined in a
separate presentation.

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O518
ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING AND COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT:
PROBLEMS IN THE CASE OF NON-WRITTEN SOURCES
UNDERSTANDING ASSESSMENT
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Helena Hernansaiz-Garrido, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Jesús Alonso-Tapia, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain

An educational objective is that students can interpret the information contained in non-written sources
(NWS), as these help understand their societies of origin, but this competency is usually neither taught nor
assessed. Our aim is to analyse how teachers assess the degree of NWS understanding to help their students.
We developed a model of NWS understanding in Social Sciences Learning, which includes a set of questions
that students should ask themselves to analyse a NWS and questions related to different aspects –
demographic, technical, scientific, etc.– of a society, for which they should provide plausible hypotheses. We
asked 148 primary school teachers who were receiving formal education to become secondary school
counselors to design tasks to adequately assess the understanding of two NWS so that they could help their
students. Results showed that the proposed tasks correspond to different profiles, some of which fit the
model; but, in general, teachers' assessments are unsystematic and include questions irrelevant for testing
understanding and ambiguous questions. These results are similar to those found for other competencies –
text, table and graph understanding, conceptual and causal understanding in history, use of scientific
thinking, etc. These facts prevent to detect students' difficulties and to give them a suitable feedback.
Consequently, some changes should be made in teacher education in order to foster students' competency for
NWS understanding.

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O520
INVESTIGATION OF EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS’
COMPETITIVENESS IN THE CONTEXT OF ORGANIZATIONAL
CULTURE DEVELOPMENT
D12. Work and organization - Safety culture and climate
Liudmyla Karamushka, Institute of Psychology, Kiev - Ukraine
Sergei Maksimenko, Institute of Psychology, Kiev – Ukraine
Oksana Kredentser, Institute of Psychology, Kiev – Ukraine
Karina Pentsak, Institute of Psychology, Kiev – Ukraine

The objective of our investigation was to find out correlations between the levels of educational
organizations’ competitiveness and the levels of their organizational culture. The theoretical foundation were
the works by L.Karamushka, V.Korsakevich, O.Fil, and others. Method and design. The instruments used
included I. Ladanov Evaluation of Levels of Organizational Culture, V.Rozanov Assessment of
Organization’s Competitiveness, and SPSS (v. 13). The sample was made up of 355 teaching staff of
secondary schools from Kyiv region. Results: 1. The investigation found that 38% and 5.2% of educational
organizations had high and low levels of competitiveness respectively, and 56.8% of educational
organizatins had the average level of competitiveness. 2. The levels of educational organizations’
competitiveness positively statistically significantly correlated with the levels of their organizational culture
(r=0.285, ρ<0.001). 3. The levels of educational organizations’ competitiveness positively correlated with
the levels of development of all components of organizational culture - work (r=0.210, ρ<0.001),
communication (r=0.254, ρ<0.001), management (r=0.215, ρ<0.001), and motivation and morality (r=0.311,
ρ<0.001). Conclusion. The investigation found educational organizations to have low levels of
competitiveness and educational organizations’ competitiveness to be an important determinant of their
organizational culture.

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O521
A CONTEXTUAL SUBJECTIVE PERSPECTIVE ON RESILIENCE
ASSESSMENT
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Helena Hernansaiz-Garrido, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Rocío Rodríguez-Rey, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Jesús Alonso-Tapia, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Miguel-Ángel Ruiz-Díaz, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Carmen Nieto-Vizcaíno, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

As it has been noted, resilience is not an “all or none” construct. On the contrary, it can be shown in front of
a kind of adversity but not in front of others, and it can also be shown in a different degree in each situation.
Despite this, there has been little interest in developing a measure of adult resilience in different contexts.For
this reason we aimed to develop and validate a contextual subjective resilience questionnaire for adults.We
developed a 20 item scale that had a response format of a 5-point Lickert scale and which took into account
five different problem areas–work, close persons relationships, own health, close persons’ health and
economy–. It was completed by 416 adults,along with CDRISC10 for validation purposes. We then
conducted a confirmatory factor analysis of a “5 specific x 1 general” factor model using AMOS, and we
also performed reliability and correlation analyses.Results show that the 5x1 factor structure is well defined
(X2/df=2.06; GFI=.93; CFI=.95; RMSEA=.05). The general scale has an excellent reliability (α=.90) as well
as the subscales (ranging from α=.71 to .83). The correlation between the general scale and the CDRISC10
indicates an acceptable validity(r=.45). From these results derive some important implications for research
and intervention, such as the vital need of assessing resilience in different contexts and of researching the
resilience-promoting processes which are most adequate for each one.

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O522
ADOLESCENT ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN
PERSONALITY AND GENDER
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Alice Murteira Morgado, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Maria da Luz Vale Dias, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal

During adolescence there may be changes in personality associated with psychosocial development,
influencing the involvement of individuals in different social interactions. In order to deepen our
understanding of gender differences on adolescent antisocial behaviour and verify what personality
characteristics may facilitate antisocial tendencies in boys and girls during this developmental stage, a
sample of 489 Portuguese students were asked to fill Youth SelfReport and Eysenck’s Personality
Questionnaire for Children, while their parents filled Child Behaviour Checklist. Results confirm the
existence of significant differences between boys and girls in personality and antisocial tendencies, and
differences in personality between individuals with lower and higher antisocial tendencies. The role of
psychoticism on antisocial behaviour indicates a possible mediating effect of impulsivity on the relation
between gender and antisocial behaviour in adolescence. This research brings important conclusions to the
study of the antisocial phenomenon in adolescence, especially regarding what is behind the well
acknowledged gender differences on antisocial tendencies, in particular regarding psychoticism which may
be the reason why boys – who score significantly higher in this trait – are more prone to engage in antisocial
conducts, at least during this developmental stage.

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O523
A CONTEXTUAL PERSPECTIVE ON COPING ASSESSMENT
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Helena Hernansaiz-Garrido, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Rocío Rodríguez-Rey, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Jesús Alonso-Tapia, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Miguel-Ángel Ruiz-Díaz, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Carmen Nieto-Vizcaíno, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

Although taking the situation into account can improve the explanatory power of tests, most research on
coping assessment –not clinical practice–has focused on coping as a general personality trait and,
consequently, has ignored the effect of the context. Thus, we aim to develop a contextual coping
questionnaire for adults.After reviewing previous coping studies and measures, we developed a 40 item scale
with a response format of a five-point Likert-type scale. The scale considered five different problem areas –
work, close person relationships, own health, close person health and economy– and eight coping strategies –
rumination, emotional expression, isolation, self-blame, help-seeking, solution-seeking, positive thinking and
thinking avoidance–. The scale was completed by 416 adults. Confirmatory factor analyses were carried out
with AMOS to compare a basic model–which did not consider the context–to a nested model–which
considered it–. Reliability analyses were also conducted.The analyses yielded good reliability indexes (α=.78
for the complete scale and ranging from α=.71 to .88 for the coping strategies subscales). The nested model
fit was acceptable (X2/df=2.49; GFI=.82; CFI=.86; RMSEA=.06), and better than that of the basic model
(X2/df=3.24; GFI=.77; CFI=.77; RMSEA=.07).These results emphasise the importance of considering
different contexts when assessing coping strategies for designing interventions to improve health and wellbeing, since coping strategies are conditioned to the situation.

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O529
A STUDY OF STRESS, COPING STRATEGY AND LIFE SATISFACTION
AMONG UNDERGOING TREATMENT AND RECOVERED BREAST
CANCER PATIENTS
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Mishal Tariq, University of the Punjab, Lahore - Pakistan
Rooma Fayyaz, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore - Pakistan

Breast cancer is a physically and psychologically traumatic illness, with high prevalence in Pakistan. The
present study aimed to compare and explore the relationship between stress, coping strategy used and life
satisfaction among female breast cancer patients who were undergoing treatment and those who had
recovered from the illness. The participants were assessed using a demographic questionnaire, Perceived
Stress Scale, Ways of Coping and Satisfaction with Life Scale. The study was conducted on a purposive
sample of 60 breast cancer patients (undergoing treatment = 30; recovered = 30); aged 22-60 years (M =
35.8; S.D. = 11.6). The result of the Independent Samples t-test (p<.001) revealed that stress levels were
significantly higher in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment. The recovered patients used active
coping more frequently, while the patients undergoing treatment adopted a passive coping strategy. The
patients undergoing treatment were significantly less satisfied with their lives. Moreover, the correlation
analysis revealed that increase in stress was associated with increase in passive coping, decrease in active
coping and decrease in life satisfaction (p<.001). Although breast cancer and its treatment are quite painful,
enabling patients to adopt an active coping strategy can help them cope more effectively with their illness,
and consequentially decrease their level of stress and improve life satisfaction.

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O530
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN USERS AND NONUSERS OF ILLEGAL DRUGS
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Patricia Martínez Lanz, Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, Mexico City – Mexico
Alejandro González, Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, Mexico City – Mexico
Diana Betancourt Ocampo, Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, Mexico City – Mexico

The main purpose of this research was to determine the differences in domestic violence between users and
nonusers of illegal drugs. A nonrandom sample of 791 adolescents and young adults were selected, with an
age range of 12-35 years of age (M = 18.74, SD = 6.94), of which 41.7% were male and 58.3% female. It
was used a measuring scale of domestic violence with 16 items that comprise the following areas: verbal
aggression, physical aggression, humiliation and respect. It is a Likert scale with four response options (from
Never to Always) (α = 0.72). Regarding to illicit drug use, 12 indicators were used to assess consumption
ever in life of the following drugs: amphetamines, inhalants, marijuana, hallucinogens, cocaine and heroin,
as well as age of first use. The results showed that 12.4% of participants reported the use of some type of
illegal drug, of which 47% were male and 53% female. The drugs consumed more frequently were
marijuana (8.6%), followed by inhalants (6.4%), amphetamines and cocaine (2.6% respectively),
hallucinogens (2.3%) and heroin (1.3%). Domestic violence was reported as follows: OJO. In order to realize
the analysis of domestic violence between those who have and have not used illegal drugs, similar number of
subjects were considered for the correlation of proportional samples of the population. A t test for
independent samples was conducted. The results showed statistically significant differences (t = -3.19, p
<.01) since those whom have used illegal drugs scored higher on family violence (M = 8.16, SD = 5.65) in
contrast to those whom have not consumed any (M = 5.56, SD = 4.60).

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O531
THE TRANSITION FROM YOUTH TO ADULTHOOD AND THE
IMPORTANCE OF HOPE AND LIFE GOALS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Jan Broedslev Olsen, Aalborg University, Aalborg - Denmark
Claus D. Hansen, Aalborg University, Aalborg - Denmark

It is widely accepted among scholars (Erikson, Levinson, Arnett, Marcia) that the transition from childhood
to adulthood is a life-period in its own right and with its own developmental efforts and tasks. It is therefore
obvious that hope and life goals must play an important role in this period.The presentation examines the
possible links between hope defined as ‘a positive motivational state’, the major life goals young adults have
set themselves and their socioeconomic background. The presentation is based on the longitudinal study
“The West Jutland Cohort Study”, a birth cohort study of all adolescents born in 1989 (n=3,054) living in
Ringkjøbing County, Denmark in 2004. The third wave of the study included the Trait Hope Scale (Snyder
2002) as well as several items tapping into the major life goals that the young adults were pursuing at age
20/21. The results show clear socioeconomic differences: young adults with a family of origin with low
parental education have a lower score on the trait hope scale. What appears to be most important for highhope score is feeling energetic and full of life and being admired and having a good sex life also show
relatively strong associations with hope.The presentation argues that it is not irrelevant what major life goals
young adults strive to achieve, and that their ability to perceive a path to realize these goals (i.e. being in a
hopeful state) depends not only on the goals they strive for but also their socioeconomic background.

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O532
PORTUGUESE GRADUATE’S STRATEGIES FACING
“ANEMPLOYMENT”
D06. Work and organization - Labour market, unemployment and flexicurity
Patrícia Araújo, University of Porto, Porto - Portugal
Filomena Jordão, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
José Manuel Castro, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal

Given the rise of higher education graduates in Portugal and changes in work relations, we presented in
previous papers the theory of ‘an employment’, as a new framework to study, in an integrated way, the
experience of work over time, alternating atypical/precarious work relations and unemployment in
graduate’s careers (Araújo, Castro & Jordão, 2011; 2013).‘Anemployment’ impacts have been documented:
Degradation of Salaries/Payments; Taxes/accrued expenses/loss of social benefits; Fear of unemployment;
Peaks of hard work opposed to moments without work; Accumulating multiple jobs; Accepting work below
educational level; Postponing life projects; Geographic mobility; Feelings of frustration/injustice/anxiety.
(Araújo, Castro & Jordão, 2014).In this paper, we explore the strategies graduates use to deal with
anemployment, obtained from audiotaped semistructured interviews that were transcribed, coded and
categorized in NVIVO software, using Grounded Theory approach. Although the study is ongoing, early
results document that graduates use several strategies, for example: increasing qualification
(education/professional training), moderating expectations towards the future, adopting a new life
philosophy (“Zen”, “Lean”, “Less is more”), greater financial control and savings, increasing positive
emotions of hope and optimism, focusing on the positive view of life. We hope our research allows future
societies to conceive and implement employability interventions for graduates.

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O533
IS UNEMPLOYMENT NOW MORE ‘ACCEPTABLE’? DIFFERENTIAL
PERCEPTION OF UNEMPLOYMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
DIMENSIONS
D06. Work and organization - Labour market, unemployment and flexicurity
Anne Pignault, University of Luxembourg, ECCS, Institute of Lifelong Learning & Guidance (LLLG),
Walferdange - Luxembourg
Claude Houssemand, University of Luxembourg, ECCS, Institute of Lifelong Learning & Guidance (LLLG),
Walferdange - Luxembourg

Subjective feeling about being unemployed would be now less negative than in previous years
(Bourhis&Wils, 2001; Cultiaux&Vendramin, 2010). Some years ago, Galland (2000) put forward the
hypothesis that the statistical increase of unemployment could lead to its relative normalisation. We
hypothesise jobless people would experience changes in their situation less adversely and it would be then
interesting to find what determine people to normalise or not this situation. 607 unemployed people in
Luxembourg completed the French version of coping scale (Way of Coping Checklist - Revised, Cousson,
1996), a scale of locus of control (Meyers &Houssemand, 2005), one of centrality of work
(Gringas&Chagnon, 1997), some items allow the definition of the professional trajectories and career path
(Dupuy, Le Blanc, &Mégemont, 2006) and a scale of unemployment normalisation (Pignault&Houssemand,
2013). The participants’ career path and centrality of work did not influence their representation of the
unemployment. But external locus of control (r=.34, p<.001) and emotion-focused coping style(r=.32,
p<.001) are positively correlated with unemployment normalisation. These first results highlight the
interaction between unemployment normalisation and other unemployment-related dimensions. We will now
pursue this study and test the impact of the level of unemployment normalisationon subjective well-being,
job search, the chances of being (re)employed and the quality of this employment.

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O534
THE ROLE OF SEXIST ATTITUDES AND PERSONAL VALUES
IN SELF-OBJECTIFICATION PROCESSES
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Norma De Piccoli, University of Turin, Turin - Italy
Angelica Cinicola, University of Turin, Turin - Italy
Chiara Rollero, Università Telematica e-Campus, Novedrate (CO) - Italy

Self-objectification occurs when people treat themselves as objects to be viewed and evaluated based upon
appearance. Literature has largely shown that self-objectification leads to relevant damaging outcomes (e.g.
body shame, dissatisfaction and appearance anxiety, negative mood, depression, disordered eating, and
sexual dysfunction). The purpose of this study was to extend past research on predictors of selfobjectification (Fredrickson & Roberts, 1997), driving the attention to a) personal values which may foster
self-objectification processes, and to b) endorsement of sexist attitudes that may guide the perception of
one’s worth. Participants were about 400 male and female Italian undergraduates. They were given a
questionnaire assessing self-objectification (body surveillance and body shame) (McKinley & Hyde, 1996),
ambivalent sexism and sexist attitudes toward men (Glick & Fiske, 1996; 1999), and personal values
(Vecchione, Schwartz et al., 2014). Data analysis is ongoing; ANOVA and regression analyses will be
applied to show which values and which sexist attitudes (benevolent and hostile sexism towards women and
men) constitute protective/risk factors in self-objectification processes. Data may help in interventions aimed
at reducing the damaging consequences of objectification processes.

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O537
ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS AND RESOURCES IN RENAL PATIENTS
UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Rocío Rodríguez-Rey, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Helena García-Llana, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid - Spain
Javier Barbero, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid - Spain
María Auxiliadora Bajo, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid - Spain
Rafael Sánchez-Villanueva, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid - Spain
Gloria del Peso, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid - Spain
Elena Sánchez-García, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid - Spain
Rafael Selgas, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid - Spain

In the field of nephrology there is a lack of instruments designed to evaluate the psychosocial profile of
patients. The aim of this study is to adapt a semi-structured interview designed to assess needs and resources
in patients with onco-haematological diseases (the CMAE-OH) to renal patients undergoing dialysis. We
have conducted three studies. The first is an inter-judges study (N=10 experts) to determine its face validity.
The second is a pilot study (N=10 patients), to know how the interview works when used in renal patients.
The third consists of the usage of the tool in a larger sample (N= 54) to determine its preliminary
psychometric properties. A high degree of agreement was found in the inter-judges study. The pilot and the
validity studies allowed improving the tool. The instrument has 9 dimensions: information, medication and
diet, social support, mental health, life events, personal resources coping and resilience, spirituality, learning
and change, and advanced care planning. The preliminary psychometric properties were acceptable
considering the nature of the semi-structured interview. Those studies portray that the tool we have adapted
(the CMAE-NR) is useful to assess needs and resources in renal patients, as well as CMAE-OH was when
used with onco-haematological patients. Our research suggests that psycho-oncology is closer to other fields
of health psychology, so the advances in this area could be applied in other subdisciplines, such as
psychonephrology.

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O540
HOPE-CENTERED THERAPY: A TRANS-CULTURAL, INTERFAITH
APPROACH TO BUILDING HOPE
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Anthony Scioli, Keene State College, Keene - United States
Wismick Jean Charles, University of Notre Dame at Port-au-Prince, Port-au-Prince – Haiti
Raza Abbas, Bahria University, Pathway Global Career Institute, Karachi – Pakistan

Few have heeded Jerome Frank’s (1968) seminal advice regarding the role of hope across every form of
effective psychotherapy. In this presentation we will introduce Hope-Centered Therapy, an integrative,
multi-level intervention that is applicable across cultures and faith traditions. We will include findings from
several pilot studies conducted in the U.S., Haiti, and Pakistan. Hope–centered therapy is based on an
integrative theory of hope (Scioli, 2007; Scioli & Biller, 2009). This approach subsumes a number of
existing theoretical and therapeutic frameworks within psychology and philosophy (e.g., Erikson, 1972;
Godfrey, 1997; Kohut, 1971; Marcel, 1962; Rogers, 2003; Snyder et al., 1991). Hope-Centered Therapy is an
integrative, evidenced-based approach to conceptualizing, assessing and building hope that can be used
across cultures and spiritual belief systems. Hope-Centered Therapy is a “whole-brain” approach, combining
cognitive-behavioral exercises with philosophical reflections, and meditative-hypnotic exercises. Five
modules are included in this intervention; two attachment modules, and one each for mastery, survival, and
spiritual hope. Three outcome studies will be presented, involving the U.S., Haiti, and Pakistan. In general,
the results demonstrate the efficacy of this approach to increase hope states at both the explicit (self-report)
and implicit (projective test) level.

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O547
EVALUATION OF AN ATTEMPT TO PROMOTE QUANTITATIVE
LITERACY IN INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
William McConnell, North Island College, Courtenay - Canada
Yiling Chow, North Island College, Courtenay - Canada

Psychology students often express negative views of quantitative methods, which likely affects learning. In
an attempt to enhance grasp of basic statistics, an hour-long active learning activity, rated favourably by
students in a pilot, was introduced in a section of introductory psychology during the methods and statistics
module.Working in pairs, 30students generated 3-5 dishonest answers to 8 prepared questions, judged the
veracity of their partner’s responses to these questions, rated their confidence in the accuracy of their
judgments, counted their correct judgments, and calculated their mean confidence ratings. Students then
observed the generation of descriptive statistics, bar charts, and a scatterplot for their data; calculation of the
correlation between confidence ratings and accuracy in detecting truths and lies;and a t-test to determine if
they detected deception better than chance. Learning was first assessed in a scheduled exam 2 weeks after
the activity, with 30 students in a second section of introductory psychology forming a comparison group.
While students in the active learning section performed significantly better than those in the comparison
section on the methods and statistics module, there were no differences between the sections on the other
examined modules. These findings were replicated in an unannounced informal assessment 8 weeks later,
suggesting that the activity enhanced students’ grasp of rudimentary statistics.

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O552
ENHANCING ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL VALUES: A
MULTISTAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVE
F21. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Silvia Ivaldi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Giuseppe Scaratti, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Filippo Gavazzeni, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy

The paper describes a project aimed at fostering active citizenship through the development of the
environment. The promotion of rules of coexistence is a crucial aspect for institutions, that become more
efficient in using available resources, with a reduction of waste. The consolidation of the civic sense, leads to
the creation of social capital and the acquisition of benefits for the communities. In particular, the respect of
civic values permits the citizens to reach individual goals and increase the quality of their life, through the
interaction with others. According to this perspective, the paper presents an innovative training model
oriented to enhance civic values in young generations (students between 11 and 14 years old). The model
sees the involvement of the students and is composed by a first step of knowledge sharing about the history
and cultural heritage and a second step of active citizenship (i.e. graffiti removal, parks cleaning, cultural
voluntary…). The model pursues an idea of social economy and is based on two main principles: 1) a joint
construction of the social demand by identifying civic lacks in young generations and the evaluation of social
impact 2) the cooperation of private sector organizations, and public utilities for the implementation of the
project itself. The contribution thus points out the methodology implemented for the detection of social
needs, and the strategies used by the organizations in order to implement the intervention.

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O553
APPLIED PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR
GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD)
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence based psychotherapies
Juan Jose Sanchez-Sosa, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Edgar Salinas-Rivera, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico

Introduction: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a highly prevalent mental health problem. In Mexico,
its one-year prevalence is around 4% in the general population representing over 400,000 persons. GAD
implies chronic, excessive, uncontrollable anguish, disproportionate physiological activation, extreme
nervousness, worrying, irritability, all more severe in the presence of depressive symptoms and low
interpersonal efficiency. Although applied psycho-physiological interventions have improved GAD's somatic
symptoms, clinicians and researchers still need to examine if such effects can be improved in the context of
integral cognitive-behavioral treatments (CBT). Objective. To examine the clinical efficacy of a multipleresponse biofeedback training intervention in increasing the patients quality of life and significantly reducing
anxiety and depressive symptoms. Participants: Thirty five patients with GAD and depression received nine
biofeedback training sessions on six physiological responses. Results showed clear positive clinical and
statistically significant changes in all psychological measures at post-treatment and at follow-up. The effects
also decreased somatic activation on such responses as breathing amplitude and frequency, and muscle
tension. Conclusion: Well integrated CBT and biofeedback procedures are an effective intervention option
for GAD patients.

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O555
COPING WITH OCCUPATIONAL STRESS IN PRIVATE
ENTREPRENEURS AND TOP-MANAGERS IN RUSSIA
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Tatiana Kryukova, Kostroma State University, Kostroma - Russian Federation
Olga Kovaliova, Kostroma State University, Kostroma - Russian Federation
Olga Ekimchik, Kostroma Technological University, Kostroma - Russian Federation

Goal: to identify specific coping ways in small-middle business owners and hired top-managers. Theoretical
background is cognitive-behavioral approach to stress-coping processes in organizational setting (Cartwright
& Cooper, Cox & Mackay, Fontana, Lazarus & Folkman, etc.), burnout syndrome (Maslach). Measures:
interview; WCQ: Lazarus, Folkman, Russian adaptation T. Kryukova; MBI: Maslach & Jackson, Russian
adaptation V. Oriol. Sample: 60 persons- 23 males, 37 females aged 25-50: 1) 30 top-managers, middle age
42; 2) 30 business owners, middle age 34. Findings 1.Both groups admit moderate stress as an integral part
of their job helping mobilize. 2. Two groups differ in stressful situations` ratings. Top-managers mention
problems with subordinates (φ*=2.44, p≤0.006), interaction with a company owner/companions (φ*=2.81,
p≤0.001), working environment (φ*=2.57, p≤0.004). Entrepreneurs mark organization finances difficulties
(φ*=2. 63, p≤0.003), co-operation with power /control authorities (φ*=1.99, p≤0.02), time deficit (φ*=2.72,
p≤0.002). 3. Two groups have common coping tendencies: Planful problem solving, various DistractionAvoidance strategies (sports, hobby, sleeping, time with loved ones, tourism, alcohol, driving, etc). There are
some differences: entrepreneurs have a wider range of Distraction coping: extreme sports, singing and
performing, public and charity activities, smoking, alcohol (φ*=2.49, p≤0.005). Top-managers are more
engaged in handicraft, swimming, touring, meals, outdoor recreation. 4. Burnout is one of the key factors
affecting job stress level and coping outcomes in business owners: Depersonalization subscale (MBI) is
correlated with difficulties concerning subordinates (R=0.398, p<0.01), leading to disengaged coping
(avoiding). Research limitations include the respondents` resistance to blank assessment. Face-to-face
interview has been more effective. Conclusion: different types and levels of entrepreneurs` and topmanagers` responsibility and engagement determine the occupational stress-coping levels.

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O556
ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION THROUGH “PEER EVALUATION” BY
SPANISH STUDENTS
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Consuelo Morán, University of León, León - Spain
José David Urchaga, Pontifical University of Salamanca, Salamanca - Spain
Antonio Sanchez-Cabaco, Pontifical University of Salamanca, Salamanca - Spain
Susana Rodríguez-Escanciano, University of León, León - Spain
María Reyes Martínez Barroso, University of León, León - Spain

The aim of this work was to find individual differences in two types of motivation (achievement and results)
evaluated through “peer assessment” by Spanish students. Achievement motivation means to follow intrinsic
goals to the task. Students with achievement motivation learning to Know, to master the jobs, increasing
their skills and solve social problems. Students motivated by results pursue extrinsic goals to the knowledge,
consider the study as a means to accomplishing some ulterior purpose, trying to maximize the yield with a
minimum of effort. To evaluate both types of motivations, the Academic Goals Questionnaire was applied to
192 subjects (41% males) to evaluate two peer. ANOVAs made with the SPSS find robust differences on
achievement motivation among sex and groups. We conclude that two types of motivation in the evaluation
of pairs are identified (achievement and results). Women are higher in achievement motivation than males.
The students of the Master in Psychology obtained the highest scores given by “peer assessment” in
achievement motivation, being the students of the Master in Business Legal Advise which obtained the
lowest score. We believe that it is necessary to continue implementing “peer evaluation” among students for
those skills that are difficult to appraise by teachers. Despite the limitations of the study due to the
dimensions of the sample, we hope that in the near future we will be able to expand its size.

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O557
DO TEACHERS MAKE ACCURATE JUDGMENTS? PSYCHOMETRIC
META-ANALYSIS OF TEACHERS’ JUDGMENT ACHIEVEMENT AND
PROBE FOR MODERATORS
B16. Development and education – Other
Esther Kaufmann, University of Zurich, Zurich - Switzerland
The accuracy of teachers’ judgments (i.e., teachers’ judgment achievement) deeply affects the lives of
students as well as the perceptions and decisions of parents, school psychologists, school administrators,and
researchers. Importantly, the results of previous meta-analyses have suggested that teachers’ judgment
achievement varies widely across studies and settings. We explore potential sources of heterogeneity in
teachers’ judgment achievement by conducting new meta-analyses and probing for moderator (students-,
teacher- and class characteristics). First, we present the results of a meta-analysis of lens model studies (N =
156) in which teachers’ judgment achievement is decomposed into knowledge, consistency and
environmental components. Second, we present results of a psychometric meta-analysis of the studies
included in a previous meta-analysis (N = 1’820) in which we correct for various artifacts (e.g., sampling
error, measurement error) and publication bias. The current results suggest that previous meta-analyses have
underestimated the overall level and overestimated the heterogeneity of teachers’ judgment achievement. In
addition, the results suggest that teachers make less accurate judgments when judging students with learning
disabilities and when making judgments related to mathematics. There was indication that teachers’
judgment achievement varied based on class level. We make recommendations for future research and
discuss implications for teacher education.

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O558
“BEING PRESENT TO UNDERSTAND”. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL
EXPERIENCE OF RELATIVES DURING CARDIOPULMONARY
RESUSCITATION
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Carla De Stefano, AP-HP, Urgences-Samu 93, Hopital Avicenne, Université Paris 13, Sorbonne Paris Cité,
UTRPP, (EA4403),, Bobigny, France
Domitille Normand, APHP, Hôpital Avicenne, Service de psychopathologie de l'enfant, de l'adolescent,
psychiatrie générale et addictologie specialise AP-HP, Hopital Avicenne, Bobigny, France
Leila Sahli, AP-HP, Urgences-Samu 93, Hopital Avicenne, Université Paris 13, Sorbonne Paris Cité,
UTRPP, (EA4403),, Bobigny, France
Patricia Jabre, AP-HP, Samu de Paris, Hopital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris, France, Hopital Necker,
Paris, France
Thierry Baubet, APHP, Hôpital Avicenne, Service de psychopathologie de l'enfant, de l'adolescent,
psychiatrie générale et addictologie spécialisée, Université Paris 13, Sorbonne Paris Cité, UTRPP,
(EA4403),, Bobigny, France
Frederic Adnet, AP-HP, Urgences-Samu 93, Hopital Avicenne, Université Paris 13, Sorbonne Paris Cité,
Bobigny, France

Background: Relatives present at cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are at risk of experiencing emotional
burdens. In a previous randomized controlled trial (RCT), we demonstrated that family presence was
associated with an improved psychological outcome (lower PTSD symptoms).
Objective: To analyse the relatives’ experience of being present during CPR and explore the protective
factors for PTSD.
Methods: Qualitative study involving 32 purposefully selected relatives, from the 570 enrolled in the RCT
(present and not during CPR) from January 2012 to January 2013. Data were gathered through semistructured interviews, which proceeded until data saturation was reached. Data were analysed according to
Grounded Theory. NVIVO10 qualitative software was also used. Funding was by the French Ministry of
Health.
Results: Three main themes were found: 1)”importance of feeling ‘actor’“, describing the feeling of agency
and the need be present with the patient; 2)“feeling reassured by ongoing and clear information” describing
the positive role of receiving information during CPR and 3)“having the choice to be present”, describing the
opportunity to choose to assist CPR as a facilitator for subsequent events.
Discussion: Feeling as an ‘actor’ seems to prevent suffering passively and enables making sense of the
traumatic event. The clarity of communication and opportunity to choose to participate prevents feelings of
helplessness and guilt, and facilitate mourning of their lost loved one.

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O559
REACTIVE-PROACTIVE AGGRESSION AND PARENTING STYLES AS
THE PREDICTORS OF CYBERBULLYING IN TURKISH ADOLESCENT
SAMPLE
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Gamze Er, Mersin University, Mersin - Turkey
Rukiye Kızıltepe, Ege University, Izmir – Turkey
Aslan Karaaslan, Ege University, Izmir – Turkey
Büşra Yılmaz, Istanbul Ticaret University, Istanbul - Turkey
The rapid development of technology and usage of developing technology by children and adolescents
brings with some problems. Cyberbullying is one of these problems and different variables which can be
related to cyberbullying have been studied in the current studies. The purpose of the study is to examine the
prevalence of cyberbullying and familiar-individual factors which are related to cyberbullying in Turkish
sample. This study examines whether parental acceptance/involvement, parental strict/control, reactive and
proactive aggression levels of adolescent predict the adolescent cyber bullying. Another purpose of the study
is to examine the effects of gender and parenting styles (authoritarian, permissive/neglecting,
permissive/indulgent and authoritative) on adolescent cyberbullying. Almost 350 adolescents who are
between the ages of 13 and 16 will participate in this study. Adolescents will be asked to complete a number
of questionnaires including The Revised Cyberbullying Inventory, Reactive and Proactive Aggression Scale,
Child Rearing Styles Scale and Personel Information Form. After the analyses are completed the findings of
the study will be discussed in the light of the current literature.

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O567
THE COMPARISON OF RESILIENCY RATE AND MENTAL DISORDERS
IN YOUNG OFFENDERS AT CENTERAL PRISON OF YASOJ
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firooz Abad - Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj - Iran

The purpose of this study was to compare the rate of resilience and mental disorders has been considered in
different crims in young prisoners at centeral prison of Yasouj. The sample consist of 140 male who were
selected according to the stratified sampling. These subjects answered the SCL 90 and resiliency (Friborg)
questionnaires. For analysis of data, ANOVA, Tukey test and MANOVA were used. The results have shown
that the rate of resilience in theft crime has been less significantly from murder, swindler and other crims.
The results have shown that the rate of F in different crims is significant. So there is significant difference
between resiliency among persons with different crims. Also the results have shown that there is not
significant difference among different crims in mental disorders. Key words: resiliency,mental disorders,
prison

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O569
INITIATING BEHAVIOR IN ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS: THE ROLE
OF GENDER AND PERSONALITY IN PREFERRING INITIATION
STRATEGIES
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Özge Ünal, Mersin University, Mersin - Turkey
Ayda Büyükşahin Sunal, Ankara University, Ankara - Turkey

INTRODUCTION: The expectations of individuals from their relationship partner are shaped at the onset of
the relation. Hence the process of initiating a relationship should be investigated. AIMS: The aim of this
study is to examine the personality traits of students who use different strategies of initiating a relationship.
METHODS: The sample consisted of 303 Turkish university students, 187 of which were female.The
subjects were evaluated with a Socio-demographic form developed by the investigators and The Big Five
Inventory. In addition, the opinions about what should be done in the case of being interested in/liking a
person from opposite sex were asked to the participants.Mann whitney u test was used in analyses.
RESULTS: Some differences were found between the personality trait scores according to preferred
initiation strategies for female and male initiators.The self-discipline levels of men and women who
preferred direct initiation strategy for same-sex initiator were found to be greater than those who preferred
indirect initiation strategy. DISCUSSION: According to our results the students whose self-discipline levels
are greater than the others preferred direct initiation strategy for same-sex initiator.It may be argued that selfdiscipline is related to decisiveness and taking responsibility of their life which is involved in the process of
initiating a relationship. CONCLUSION: Our results should be replicated with further studies on larger and
more hetero-genous samples.

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O571
TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR PROFILES IN TODDLERS BORN
EXTREMELY PRETERM IN COMPARISON TO MODERATE PRETERM
COUNTERPARTS
B11. Development and education - Temperament and individual differences
Rafaela Guilherme Monte Cassiano, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto - Brazil

The aim of the study was to compare the temperament and behavior problems of toddlers born extremely
preterm (EPT, gestational age <30 weeks) with toddlers born moderately preterm (MPT, gestational age ≥ 30
weeks). The participants comprised109 toddlers between 18 and 36 months of age, divided
into56EPT(gestational age mean = 28weeks [±1.5]) and 52MPT (gestational age mean =32weeks [±1]).The
toddlers were attended at a multidisciplinary follow-up program in a tertiary university hospital. The mothers
were interviewed using the Child Behavior Checklist for ages 11/2 – 5years and the Early Childhood
Behavior Questionnaire. The statistical descriptive analysis and the comparison between groups
(independent t-test) were performed. The results showed that there was statistical significant difference
between groups just on sadness temperament dimension of negative affect factor (EPT, mean = 2.9 [± 1.1]
and MPT, mean = 3.5 [± 1]; p = 0.01). Otherwise, there were no statistical differences between groups on
behavior outcomes. The total behavior problems mean scores were 58.21 in EPT and 60.65in MPT. The
majority of preterm todlers presented a normal behavior profile (EPT = 46% and MPT = 54%). The findings
showed that, independently of extreme or moderate prematurity, the toddlers born preterm attended in a
follow-up program had similar positive temperament and behavioral profiles.

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O576
TREND ANALYSIS OF WELLBEING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN
FAST-ENTRY TO EMPLOYMENT CAREERS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Angélica Riveros-Rosas, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City - Mexico
Julieta Candelario-Mosco, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City - Mexico

Professions which offer the possibility of early employment, even before graduation, tend to be of high
interest for behavioral researchers in countries like Mexico because students frequently come from a social
and economic background which demand searly job skills and opportunities. These students are usually the
first members in their families to obtain a university degree. Earlier studies show that these students tend to
show high rigidity and emotional distress, which in turn affect their interpersonal and academic performance.
Objective: To examine the emotional stability, social support, rigidity, resilence and study skills of three
generations of students at UNAM’s School of Business Administration. Participants: A total of 7,700
students participated by responding to a battery provided to all newly enrolled students. Results: The main
findings underlie key associations in their academic performance and such variables as parents schooling,
quality of family interaction, rigidity and emotional distress. Discusion: The main findings assess
generational trends in Mexico and their implications for students’ mental health.

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O577
TREATING CHILDREN AT RISK IN POVERTY CONDITIONS
F18. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychosocial consequences of disasters and poverty
Edgar Galindo, Universidade de Evora, Evora – Portugal

This paper is a reflection on several years of work with children at risk in Mexico and Portugal; some final
considerations about the role of Psychology in poor countries are made. Psychological development is a
function of external and internal factors. Internal factors include a healthy body and external factors an
environment with minimal well-being conditions, like good nutrition, a functioning family, a health system,
school, relatively good living conditions and social peace. Variations in internal and/or external factors can
produce a developmental deviation and then intellectual disability, learning disorders, ADHD,
communication disorders, etc. Children growing in poverty can be victims of deviations, especially if they
have disabilities. Intervention programs are urgently needed. The author applied behavioral procedures to
train self-care, language, independence, social & academic skills to slum children with intellectual, physical
or sensorial disabilities in Mexico. Similar procedures were applied to train children with school failure
problems in slum-like communities and a small city in Portugal. Some results are presented in terms of
behavioral goals attained by individual children in different training programs. Some cases of children with
blindness, intellectual disability or school failure problems are briefly analyzed. Scholars teaching
Psychology in poor countries are in a dilemma: attend to social problems or carry on research?

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O581
TRANSGENERATIONAL THERAPY: CLINICAL INTEGRATION OF
PSYCHOGENEALOGY, TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS AND GESTALT
PSYCHOTHERAPY
E19. Health and clinical intervention - Interventions
Immacolata Festa, Psychotherapist, Igat, Napoli - Italy

The family tree influences individuals’ lives: unresolved traumas and ‘unfinished business’, often emerge
through unconscious 'psychic material', that drives descendants to re-act/re-live traumatic feelings and
situations experienced by their ancestors. That can lead to uneases, illness, tragic deaths and accidents. By
integrating three models, it is possible to develop a method in three steps to recover, re-read and re-narrate
the patients from their own stories: (1) Psychogenealogy (1993, A.Schutzenberger, Abraham & Torock,
Boszormenyi-Nagi): analysis and contact with the symptom/illness to encourage awareness of 'invisible
loyalties', from debts/credits, from identifications-introjections-incorporations. (2) Transactional Analysis
(1979, E.Berne): analysis and definition of the script’s structure and the script's directive; analysis of the
parental model (demands/counter-injunctions), of the scene of conception, location and circumstances of
birth, names, breastfeeding period and family parade. (3) Gestalt therapy (1951, F.Perls): repetitions’
disruption through cathartic acts, metaphorical and expressive techniques; processing of unfinished business
and the creation of a ‘new memory’ in the hic et nunc; ‘restitution’ of family loyalty debts to ancestors and
recapturing a sense of one's own identity. (4) This process makes it possible to dismantle the system for
whom the individual represents his/her discomfort, to restore person's sense of individuality and his/her
potentialities.

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O582
LABOR AND PRISON IN CONTEMPORARY CAPITALISM: THE
EXPERIENCE OF A BRAZILIAN INDUSTRIAL PENITENTIARY
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Lobelia da Silva Faceira, Federal University of the State of Rio de Jaineiro, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil

The qualitative research aims to analyze the process, relations and mediations of the labor of prisoners in the
Penitenciária Industrial Esmeraldino Bandeira (SEAPEB), located at the Penitentiary Complex of Gericinó
in the state of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). The category work appears in the universe of prisons as an instrument
of "resocialization", source of subsistence, possibility of time occupation and space in the hierarchy. This
study is proposed to reconstruct the historicity of prison labor and its mediations in the process of
constitution and reconstitution of the social lives of the prisoners, highlighting the material conditions given
for the completion of this labor function. Working in prison provides the development of the working skills
of the prisoners related to the needs of the labor market, granting them access to a proper remuneration, used
to fund part of their expenses within the prison and also to contribute to the budget of their families. Besides
that, the habit of working brings new perspectives and expectations for the prisoner, who happens to glimpse
a new relationship with society. Historically, the concept of work in prisons is also related to the objective of
minimizing the idleness of the prisoners and tensions of the prison routine, reinforcing the disciplining and
controlling trait of the prison as total institution. The research object of study is to analyze the multiple sides
and contradictions of labor in the Brazilian prison system.

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O584
NARRATIVES OF DISABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE: EXPLORING THE
‘UNSAYABLE’ USING LACANIAN PSYCHOANALYSIS
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Estelle Swart, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town - South Africa
Natalie Smith-Chandler, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town - South Africa

Human beings are regimentally conditioned to adhere to a set of socially-constructed norms. Those deemed
as deviating from the prerequisites attached to these ‘conditions of normalcy’ have historically been
marginalised and excluded. This has implications for the ‘disabled’ identity. A variety of theoretical models
and policies have been instituted in an attempt to redress this discourse and to forge ‘new identities’ for
individuals with disabilities. Yet, many continue to experience under- and unemployment as a result of lack
of access to skills development; workplace discrimination and disabling environments. This exacerbates the
psycho-emotional effects of internalized oppression. The purpose of the study was to explore the
professional identify formation of 6 purposively selected individuals with disabilities employed in 3
mainstream labour contexts. We used an integrative narrative inquiry approach, drawing on Lacanian
Psychoanalysis as a mechanism to analyze the ‘unsayable’ meanings hidden in the individual narratives of
workplace experiences. In this paper, we focus on the narrative subtexts as alternative stories of disability
viewed within a Lacanian Analytic framework. The ‘unsayable’ in the narratives revealed that individuals
with disabilities continue to submit to psycho-emotional indicators at the level of the intrapsychic.
Implications for future studies support that psychoanalysis can be successfully integrated to explore psychic
states in disability research.

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O586
PSYCHOLOGY WITH A GLOBAL IMPACT - USING NEW
TECHNOLOGIES
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Niels Peter Rygaard, Private practitioner, Aarhus – Denmark

Online therapy, diagnosis and psycho-education offer amazing opportunities for psychologists. New
technologies allow us to address major societal challenges on a global scale, influence policy and decision
makers, and educate underprivileged audiences. Presenter gives inspiration and examples from attachment
based training of orphanage and foster care systems worldwide. Research indicates that poor development
for the millions of outplaced children is caused by the underprivileged status of caregivers and daily leaders.
Governments lack capacities for managing children at risk. Presenter formed a network of researchers to
design free online education and organizational development programs. In two EU Lifelong Learning
projects 2008-12, programs were tested by child and government organizations in 12 countries, now open
source in 14 EU language versions, reporting improved child development. Responding to Robert Roe’s
2011 EPC request, presenter founded an NGO in 2012 to reach developing countries. Programs are now
implemented in 8000 Indonesia orphanages in cooperation with local NGOs and government. Also, by
leaders of Estonian foster care and pedagogue organizations. Child psychiatry professor Kamikado Kazuhiro
translated all programs into Japanese at Nagano University website; Chilean government and SOSChildren’s
villages request trainer’s training. Fourteen developing countries translated and await online versions,
including Vetnam, Thailand, Myanmar and China.

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O587
THE ADEQUACY OF A DISCURSIVE AND ARGUMENTATIVE
APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF EMOTIONS IN DOCTOR-PATIENT
INTERACTION
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Margherita Luciani, University of Lugano, Lugano - Switzerland
Silvia Pellegrini, Policlinico G. B. Rossi, Verona - Italy

In this paper we set out to explore the discursive and argumentative construction of doctors’ emotions in
highly emotive oncological-communication settings, highlighting how the awareness of these emotions can
be used as a tool in order to manage an optimal painful communication; given the complexity and
multicomponentiality of the phenomenon “emotion”, for what concerns the theoretical framework, we
followed three broad research trends pertaining to three distinct but intertwining disciplines, namely
linguistics, argumentation and psychology. For what concerns the empirical part of the work, wecollected a
corpus consisting of 10 oncologic surgeon-patient interactions concerning the disclosure of the bad news of
impossibility to surgically intervene in pancreatic cancer and of the necessity to do a chemotherapy, 10
interactions psychologist-patient, and 10 interactions pschologist-doctor about the impressions of the
management of the painful communication. Results underlie that verbs and nouns are not interchangeable
labels, but rather they permit to frame reality from a precise perspective;furthermore,results show that
discourses used by doctors as well as arguments put forth in order to support a standpoint, open a peculiar
path and can determine an appropriate management of the painful communication, in case that the doctor is
aware of his own emotions. Moreover, results shed light on the importance of doctors’ awareness concerning
the emotive impact that the painful communication can have on the patient. On the basis of this analysis, we
suggest that research concerning bad news disclosure in psycho-oncology can benefit from an
interdisciplinary approach, as that described in this paper.

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O588
PROFILING THE PARENTING EXPERIENCES OF PARENTS OF
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PRELIMINARY FINDINGS
B10. Development and education - Parenting
Maria Vassos, University of Queensland, St. Lucia – Australia
Karen Nankervis, University of Queensland, St. Lucia – Australia
Matthew Hornsey, University of Queensland, St. Lucia – Australia
Susana Gavidia-Payne, RMIT University, Bundoora – Australia
Jeffrey Chan, Quality, Innovation and Safeguards, Yooralla, Melbourne – Australia

The role of a parent is to nurture and provide care for their child; however research shows that factors such
as parent mental health and child support needs can place some parents in a compromised situation with
regard to continuing the parenting role within the family home for their child with a disability. The aim of
this study was to profile parents caring for children with disabilities (PCwD) on several psychosocial
variables related to why parents choose to seek out-of-home care (OHC) for their child. An online survey
containing measures of various parent- and child-related psychosocial factors was completed by 261 PCwD.
Cluster analysis uncovered four PCwD groups: vulnerable/stressed (high hassles, mental health and child
support needs/behaviour, low competence, poor coping), strong/non-stressed (low hassles, mental health and
support needs/behaviour, high competence, good coping), resilient (moderate hassles, support
needs/behaviour and competence, low mental health, good coping) and uninvolved/inflexible (low hassles,
support needs/behaviour and competence, high mental health, poor coping). This study shows that many
variables related to OHC can meaningfully distinguish PCwD from one another. These profiles can inform
efforts to promote family unity and minimise instances of parents choosing to place their child with a
disability in OHC or, crisis situations where parents choose to relinquish care in the absence of a service plan
to transition their child into OHC.

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O589
THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF PRISON SERVERS
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
José Paulo Souza, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

This paper has proposed to systematize the Social Memory of the work and training of Inspectors and
Security Penitentiary Administration (ISAP's) in the state of Rio de Janeiro process, providing analyzes and
studies on the profile, training and work process of ISAP's the last four years and the constitution of School
Management Penitentiary (EGP). The Center for the Study and Research of the School Prison Management
(CEP) applies questionnaires periodically with the Inspectors of Prisons and Security Administration,
seeking to provide a collection of materials for critical reflection and improvement of actions regarding the
classes and prison practices. However, this empirical material is not analyzed in a methodical and scientific
way, due to the lack of professionals and equipment. Soon, through a partnership with the Graduate Program
in Social Memory at the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), this research seeks to
accomplish a scientific treatment of the data collected in the last five years and systematize a flow collection
and analysis; ensuring a study on the process of training and qualifications for professionals working in the
prison context.

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O590
REFLECTIONS ON THE STATE CUSTODY/ARRESTED
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
José Paulo Souza, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

The article is proposed to analyze the role of implicit memory in the ideology of "resocialization" of people
in prison institution of the State of Rio de Janeiro and subjected to the school rules and standards to
transform them into docile people. This proposed "rehabilitation" and transformation presupposes some
attempt to erase, once turn means leaving something aside at the expense of the new, that is, stop being such
a "dangerous" person, by means of actions from the State to acquire new habits. The article was developed
from a literature review, taking as some theoretical support linked to philosophy, psychology and memory;
proposing perform reflections and questions, such as: The state can and can transform someone? As the state
tries to turn the prisoner? The erasure of memories in fact is used in this process? Finally, try to identify this
contradictory context of State / stuck in their practice, with the modern lines of understanding that State
intervention in the person arrested.

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O593
EXPLORATION OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH INVOLUNTARY
MEMORY RECALL AFTER SELF-NARRATIVES IN MIDDLE-AGED AND
ELDERLY ADULTS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Haruo Nomura, Osaka Univesity, Suita – Japan

The present study explores factors associated with involuntary memory recall that occurred after selfnarratives in life-history interviews. Participants were 24 Japanese middle-aged and elderly adults. Selfnarratives were promoted through life-history interviews, and involuntary memory recall was recorded in
diaries for seven days after the interview. Some participants frequently recalled the same or similar events as
those that had been narrated. In addition, the meanings and emotions that had been accompanied by some
narrated events were altered and increased, respectively. By examining participant characteristics, factors
associated with their memory recall, and the subsequent effects on meanings and emotions were revealed.
First, life events such as bereavement or separation from a close relationship were associated with
involuntary memory recall, as were conflicts about past life events. Finally, unfamiliarity with disclosure
experiences such as self-narratives increased memory recall and the subsequent effects in participants. These
results suggest that particular life events, conflicts about past life events, and unfamiliarity with selfnarratives activate involuntary memory recall after self-narratives. In addition, these results indicate the
responsiveness of middle-aged and elderly adults to the construction of life history.

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O603
THE PRINCE AND AUTOCRATIC PRINCESSES: EXAMINING
LEADERSHIP EMERGENCE AND ENACTMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN’S
GROUPS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Romana Morda, Victoria University, Melbourne - Australia

There is limited research exploring leadership in young children’s groups. This presentation will examine the
nature of leadership in preschool children’s groups and the characteristics and skills of emergent leaders. It
will also explore how gender role expectations may inform the enactment of leadership by young boys and
girls. Using a mixed methods approach this study specifically investigated the role that cognitive and social
intelligence played in leader emergence and enactment in a sample of preschool children. A battery of tests
was used to assess children’s general cognitive intelligence, social cognitive and social behavioural skills,
and leadership play behaviours. An exploratory cluster analysis of play behaviors was undertaken in order to
identify groups of children with similar play profiles. Three clusters were identified: Mixed play behavior
style, Peripheral play behavior style and Leaders. This study’s findings suggested that both cognitive and
social intelligence played a role in leader emergence and enactment. Case studies will be presented that
illustrate how young leaders both conform to, and challenge gender role expectations. This study’s findings
have implications for the development of preschool curriculum that encourages children to take on
leadership roles whilst critically examining and challenging gendered scripts.

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O613
THE IMPLICATIONS OF AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF THE CAREER
SUCCESS OF BLACK SOUTH AFRICAN EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR
CAREER MANAGEMENT
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Johan Malan, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa
Shayne Roux, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa

The current study utilised a mixed-methods exploratory research design to explore the most salient predictors
of career success in a total sample of 668 black South African employees. The study consisted of a
qualitative phase, followed by two quantitative phases.The qualitative phase and the first quantitative phase
were utilised to evaluate the appropriateness of the instruments, as well as the qualities of the measurement
model. The purpose of the final phase was to evaluate thirteen propositions guiding the study. During this
phase, the psychometric properties of the instruments were confirmed, as well as the goodness-of-fit of the
structural model. All of the paths in the final model were significant. The results of a step-wise multiple
regression analysis revealed that job resources, psychological capital and supportive organisational climate
were the most significant predictors of career success. The practical implications of the findings are
discussed in terms of creating optimal conditions to psychologically empower employees to adopt the widely
accepted trend of accepting personal responsibility for managing their careers. These optimal conditions
include supportive leadership, supportive job resources, as well as interventions aimed at facilitating the
development of psychological capital. The proposed interventions follow a convergent approach that
acknowledges the interdependent nature of individual career development and organisational career
management.

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O614
PARENTING STYLE INFLUENCES SOCIALIZATION DURING EARLY
ADOLESCENCE: THE MODERATING ROLE OF RESIDENTIAL
MOBILITY
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Ryosuke Asano, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu - Japan

Researchers have shown that parenting style (responsiveness and control) determines children’s
socialization. The socioecological approach, however,argues that socialization cannot be fully understood
unless the role of the socioecological environment, including residential mobility, is taken into account.This
study investigated whether childhood residential moves moderate the association between parenting style
and early adolescent antisocial (normative beliefs regarding aggression and cognitive distortions) and
prosocial tendencies(empathic concern and perspective taking). A total of 720 junior high-school
students(first-grade:n = 252, second-grade:n = 243, third-grade: n = 225) completed questionnaires.
Regression analyses indicated that both responsive and controlling parenting styles were associated with
lower levels of normative beliefs regarding aggression for non-movers, but not for movers. Both parental
responsiveness and control were also associated with higher levels of empathic concern for non-movers, but
not for movers. In contrast, these parenting styles were associated with decreased cognitive distortions and
increased perspective taking, regardless of residential moves. The findings suggest that childhood residential
moves may inhibit the impacts of parenting style on emotional socialization, i.e., normative beliefs regarding
aggression and empathic concern, during early adolescence.

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O615
STRESS SYMPTOMS AFTER SEPARATION: THE ROLE OF
ATTACHMENT STYLES
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Yağmur Yağmurcu, Uludağ University, Bursa – Turkey
Zeliha Bekçi, Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara – Turkey
Ayda Büyükşahin Sunal, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey

Attachment relationships continue throughout the lifespan that effect the romantic relationships and
cognitive interpretation of stressful events. Attachment style is an important factor in coping with stress. The
first aim of this study was to investigate whether stress symptoms that emergent after separation differs
according to attachment styles. The second was to compare attachment styles with the subdimension of stress
symptoms. 120 (75 females, 45 males) college students who had a separation in recent year participated in
the study. To collect data, demographic information form, Experience In Close Relationships (EICR) and
Stress Self-Assessment Checklist (SSAC) were used. Cluster analysis was applied to the Students` scores
that obtained from EICR. Group differences were tested by t-test and F statistics. Differences found between
students with secure attachment and fearful attachment styles according to the scores that they got from the
cognitive-affective subdimension and total score of stress symptoms. Males and females differed on stress
symptoms. Gender did not predict college students` attachment styles. Our findings showed that Turkish
college students with fearful attachment style have stress symptoms more than the students with secure
attachment style. These results show that attachment styles are important in coping with stress. Our results
are consistent with the literature but confounding variables should be controlled with further studies.

571

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O616
INVESTIGATING THE SECONDARY TRANSFER EFFECTS OF
INTERGROUP CONTACT USING MEDIATION AND MODERATEDMEDIATION MODELING
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Georgios Filippou, University of Cyprus, Nicosia - Cyprus
Charis Psaltis, University of Cyprus, Nicosia - Cyprus

The contact hypothesis has been described as one of the best ways to improve intergroup conflict. The
purpose of this paper is to investigate the underlying mechanisms of the secondary transfer effects (STE) of
contact i.e., the generalization of positive attitudes developed during contact to outgroups not directly
involved in the encounter situation. We are exploring these structures using mediation and moderated
mediation models. Specifically, we used data from 3 empirical studies, 2 cross-sectional and 1 experimental
(N=3065, mean age: 30.4years, SD: 7.6 years), to test attitude generalization as a potential mediator to STE,
over and above contact with the secondary outgroup. Next, consistent with the latest discussion on STE, we
used 5 variables that measure different types of intergroup distance to test for effects on the mediation
models of attitude generalization (moderated mediation). The proposed variables are: Group Stereotype
Distance, Cultural Distance, Social Distance, Group Social Status and Group Similarities. The
operationalization we used for the moderators is novel to the intergroup relations literature. Results confirm
the existence of STE and the role of attitude generalization as a reliable mediator to STE across the 3 studies.
We also found evidence that intergroup distance is moderating the effects of attitude generalization across
different conceptualizations of the moderator. The findings shade a new light to our understanding of how
STE works.

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O617
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE WORK-RELATED, AGEBASED STEREOTYPES (WAS) SCALE
D13. Work and organization - Age and work
Justin Marcus, Ozyegin University, Istanbul - Turkey
Barbara Fritzsche, University of Central Florida, Orlando - United States
Huy Le, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio - United States
Michael Reeves, Shaker Consulting Group, Management Consulting, Cleveland - United States

Although there are currently many scales measuring ageism in the applied psychological literature, most of
these have been focused on older adults and not on older workers per se. Of those few scales that do target
older workers, the vast majority measure ageist attitudes and/or age discrimination, with little attention being
paid to the content of age-based stereotypes themselves. Hence, drawing from the Stereotype Content Model
and Terror Management Theory, we conducted a series of studies (total N = 1,981) to develop and validate a
multidimensional measure of Work-related, Age-based Stereotypes (the WAS). Consistent with common
sets of stereotypes regarding older workers found in both numerous quantitative and narrative reviews of the
literature, the WAS includes both negatively (incompetence and inadaptability) and positively (warmth)
valenced stereotypes of older workers. Two lab-based (Sample 1 N = 454; Sample 2 N = 709) and one fieldbased (Sample 3 N = 82) sample evidenced the three-factor model best fit the data, as compared to two
valence-based factors and a unidimensional model. The scale evidenced good predictive, convergent and
discriminant validity, in both lab and field samples. The three-dimensional model also partially mediated
relations between job applicant age and hirability ratings. Moreover, a second field-based sample (Sample 4
N = 736) evidenced that the WAS dimensions predicted work outcomes beyond influences of worker age
and job context. Keywords: Ageism, age-based stereotypes, ageist stereotypes, older workers, stereotypes,
stereotype measurement

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O620
GENDER DISCRIMINATION AND SOCIAL COMMUNICATION: A
NEUROMARKETING RESEARCH
F17. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour, neuroeconomics, neuropolitics
Anna Missaglia, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Andrea Ciceri, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Maurizio Mauri, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Fabiola Sirca, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Vincenzo Russo, IULM University, Milan – Italy

In this paper we present a scientific research carried out in order to evaluate the potential different effects on
male and female subjects induced by a social spot about the gender discrimination. 60 students, 30 males and
30 females, were involved in the study in which neuroscientific techniques were applied aside traditional
methods based on self questionnaires in order to understand in a deeper way consumer reactions to spot
exposure. Eye-tracking and EEG technologies were synchronized and data were collected during the spot
visualization. Quantitative analyses of emotional facial expressions computed by the software FaceReader
were also used. Facial expression analyses, allow to identify less negative emotions in females in comparison
to males. Combining the results from face reader and from eye-tracker technologies, it is possible to claim
that male participants identified themselves with the males characters in the spot who were adopting negative
social behaviors against women.Probably for this reason, males reported more negative emotional
expressions. Also the EEG results showed a more important activation in male, supporting the idea that male
subjects reacted with a stronger emotional activation in comparison to female. The aim of this work is to
show how the integration of neuroscientific techniques can provide a wider range of information allowing a
better understanding of subjects’ emotional reactions.

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O621
THE MEDIATION EFFECT OF BURNOUT ON THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN STRESS AND PROFESSIONALISM AWARENESS OF SCHOOL
COUNSELORS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Eunbi Chang, Korea University, Seoul - Korea, Republic Of
Sangmin Lee, Korea University, Seoul - Korea, Republic Of

School counselors play an important role in preventing maladaptive behaviors and maintaining psychological
health for students. However, various sources cause stress for school counselors, such as financial problems,
interpersonal relationships, and working environment. These stressors affect burnout and professionalism
awareness. This research examined whether school counselor’s burnout mediates the relationship between
three types of stress ─financial stress, working environmental stress, and interpersonal stress─and
professionalism awareness in sample of 282 school counselors in South Korea. To examine the role of
burnout as mediator, mediation analysis using structural equation modeling was utilized.The results indicated
that burnout fully mediated the relationship between working environmental stress and professionalism
awareness. That is, the higher level of working environmental stress correlated with greater levels of
burnout, and greater burnout level correlated with lower level of professionalism awareness. Meanwhile,
burnout partially mediated the relationship between interpersonal stress and professionalism awareness. This
indicated that higher interpersonal stress was related to higher burnout level, and higher level of burnout
correlated with lower professionalism awareness. However, financial stress did not affect burnout or
professionalism awareness. These results would be helpful to understand school counselors’ stress and
prevent their burnout.

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O622
A MULTI-GROUP LATENT GROWTH MODELING ON BURNOUT IN
KOREAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Boyoung Kim, Korea University, Seoul - Korea, Republic Of

The purpose of this study was to examine the longitudinal relationship between effort-reward imbalance as a
stressor and academic burnout as a strain. The study also examined the moderation effect of coping strategies
in the relationship between effort-reward imbalance and academic burnout using multi-group latent growth
modeling (LGM) analysis. The results indicated a significant relationship between the initial status of effortreward imbalance and the initial status of academic burnout. Moreover, it indicated a significant relationship
between the change rate of effort-reward imbalance and that of academic burnout. In addition, problemfocused coping strategies had a moderation effect on the relationship between effort-reward imbalance and
academic burnout longitudinally. In case of students employing low problem-focused coping, the intercept of
effort-reward imbalance contributes to the increase of academic burnout significantly. The present study has
the following theoretical and practical implications.First, the results of this longitudinal study could promote
understanding how much Korean students suffered by the imbalance between their efforts and rewards.
Second, this result is consistent with early theoretical studies in that problem-focused coping is related with
the alleviated levels of stressor and academic burnout. In order to prevent the development of academic
burnout, counseling and academic guidance programs should be developed to support students.

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O634
CAN FEEDBACK BE USED TO VANQUISH ENERGY VAMPIRES?
F21. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Kathryn Buchanan, University of Essex, Colchester - United Kingdom
Riccardo Russo, University of Essex, Colchester - United KingdomBen Anderson, University of
Southampton, Southampton - United Kingdom

Feedback strategies are frequently employed in government policy as a behavioural change strategy. The
idea is that presenting people with information about their past behaviour can change their future intentions.
Hence feedback strategies appear to rest on the assumption that “if only we knew better we would act
differently”. In this paper we assess the validity of this assumption by examining whether feedback can
influence pro-environmental intentions and the processes that it involves. Specifically, across 6 different
studies we provided over 1000 participants with feedback about the yearly costs of their homes ‘energy
vampires’ (i.e., appliances such as televisions and laptops that consume energy even when they are not being
actively used). We presented feedback in several different ways (e.g., financial losses vs. financial savings,
collective costs vs. personal household costs). Yet, regardless of the form in which we presented feedback it
did not have a significant effect on behavioural intentions. However, feedback did significantly increase
knowledge. Such findings are explained by the contribution of a variety of factors to pro-environmental
intentions including pro-environmental attitudes, existing habits, appraisal of the feedback and perceptions of
the potential monetary savings as "worthwhile". Accordingly, we present a model that accounts for the
relationships between these factors and demonstrate that the model consistently fits our data.

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O640
SNACKIMPULS: A SMARTPHONE APPLICATION TO STUDY SNACKING
BEHAVIOR IN DAILY LIFE
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Viviane Thewissen, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands
Saskia Wouters, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands
Mira Duif, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands
Lilian Lechner, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands
Nele Jacobs, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands

Implicit determinants such as fleeting emotions and self-esteem are crucial in predicting snacking behavior.A
smartphone application, Snackimpuls, was developed to gain insight into the implicit determinants of
between-meal snacking in daily life. This study examines feasibility and reliability of Snackimpuls.
Snackimpuls is based on the Experience Sampling Method (a validated structured self-assessment diary
technique) and was used to collect multiple assessments (10 beeps a day for 7 consecutive days) of current
emotions, self-esteem and between-meal snack intake.Emotions and self-esteem were assessed using a 7point Likert scale. The sample comprised 8 women and 4 men from the general population, with a mean age
of 43,6 years. Participants yielded 584 answered beeps, which is 69,5% of the maximum number of beeps.
The mean score of positive affect (5.33; SD: 0.71), negative affect (1.23; SD: 0.28), agitation (2.13; SD:
0.69) and self-esteem (6.14; SD: 0.55) is consistent with previous studies. The reliability coefficients
(Cronbach’s α between 0.79 and 0.94) are also in accordance with previous research. If respondents snacked,
they consumed on average 172 Kcal per occasion. Snackimpuls was considered (very) user-friendly (82%).
The results suggest feasibility and reliability of the Snackimpuls smartphone application. Snackimpuls is
currently used in a large-scale study investigating implicit determinants of between-meal snacking in a
general population sample.

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O646
VIOLENCE TOWARDS WOMEN: AN INVESTIGATION IN TERMS OF
AUTHORITARIANISM AND SYSTEM JUSTIFICATION
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Merve Cesur, Ankara University, Ankara - Turkey
Derya Hasta, Ankara University, Ankara - Turkey
Violence against women; without discrimination of religion, language, nation, class is one of the most
common human rights issues in the world. This issue should be considered as a society’s perceptions about
women rather than ordinary marriage problems. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship
between system justification, authoritarianism and demographic variables with “attitudes toward physical
wife abuse” (APWA). The sample consisted of 151 (74 male and 77 female) Turkish participants. As
measurement tools, Socio-demographic form, developed by the investigators, APWA Scale, Right-Wing
Authoritarianism Scale and System Justification Scale were used. Pearson correlation and hierarchical
regression analysis with t test for independent groups were conducted. APWA had a significant positive
correlation with authoritarianism and system justification whereas had negative correlation with education
and mother’s education level. Gender, the perception of exaggeration of violence against women, education
and authoritarianism variables were found to be significant predictors of APWA. According to our results
people who have lower education level with higher authoritarianism and system justification level tend to
have positive attitudes toward violence against women. It may be argued that social psychological factors are
strongly related with violence towards women. Our results should be replicated with further studies on larger
and more heterogeneous samples.

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O648
COLLABORATIVE KNOWLEDGE BUILDING THROUGH
TECHNOLOGIES: SHARED REGULATION AS A TOOL TO ENHANCE
COLLABORATIVE WRITING
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Barbara Girani De Marco, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

In the last few decades the experiences of collaborative and web-mediated educational contexts are
increasing (O'Donnell et al., 2013): learners are required to assume an active role in knowledge sharing and
to promote Collaborative Knowledge Building (CKB, Scardamalia, Bereiter, 2006). To gain this aim the
capacity to share the regulation of learning processes (Volet, Järvenoja, 2010) is a key determinant. In these
contexts written texts represent the principal medium for learning. The aim of the work is to determine
whether, within a CKB e-learning community, the promotion of shared regulation affects the performance in
collaborative writing task. Using quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we compare collaborative
writings of 275 students distributed in three conditions: no topics about shared regulation (SR); topics about
SR spontaneously created by students; topics about SR created by the tutor. According to quantitative
analyses (Boscolo, Borghetto, 2002), the results reveal that students produce more coherent texts if the tutor
support them in sharing the regulation of the task. According to content analysis the students in the same
condition write texts which are more responding to the task and more integrated. Our results show that the
promotion of shared regulation can support metacognitive reflection on the features of the task and
emphasize the importance of implementing a tool for shared regulation in web-mediated learning contexts.

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O654
SOCIAL IDENTIFICATION IN THE PROCESS OF COOPERATION: A
STUDY ON THE WITHDRAW EFFECT OF CONSISTENT CONTRIBUTOR
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Qionghan Zhang, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou - China
Jianhong Ma, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou - China

Humans, as social Individuals, are influenced by social identification when they are facing the choice of
cooperation. According to the Consistent Contributor (CC) effect, a CC can catalyze cooperation and cause
other group members to increase contributions in voluntary contribution mechanisms. Weber and Murnighan
(2008) proposed social norms to be the main cause of the CC effect. However, an alternative process could
be that the CC presence significantly changes the members’ social identity thus influencing group members’
behaviors. Here we aim to establish whether the social identity or social norms can be used to explain
consistent contributor effect. A public goods dilemma in the context of provision point mechanisms with
“Removing consistent contributor” paradigm is used. According to the social identification theory, social
identity is context-specific, which means CC removal will definitely influence the contribution level.
However, once a norm has been internalized, people will keep following it unless a major change in
circumstances occurs: therefore, the removal of the CC should not have salient impact on participants’
behaviors. Result supports the identity-based explanation: after the CC is removed, the contribution of
participants in CC condition falls down dramatically and is marginally significantly (p<.01) lower than that
in the control condition. We assume that loss aversion may explain this unexpected phenomenon.

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O662
COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF COUNSELLING AND PREVENTION AND
THEIR IMPACT IN THE SCHOOL (NATIONAL PROJECT ESF) - AN
EXAMPLE OF THE GOOD PRACTICE TRANSFER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL
RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Alena Kopányiová, Research Institute for Child Psychology and Pathopsychology, Bratislava - Slovakia
Eva Smiková, Research Institute for Child Psychology and Pathopsychology, Bratislava - Slovakia

The aim of the national project is to increase the education level of primary school pupils with special
educational needs streamlining of educational counseling and prevention to ensure their social integration
and in the labor market. Under this name hides the implementation of professional activities that directly
affect the practical exercise of the professional activity of educational counseling and prevention in Slovakia.
Research Institute of Child Psychology as the implementer of the national project is an institution that
focuses on comprehensive research psychological aspects of development of children and youth and research
conditions that affect this development. Connection between research institutions as the Contractor and
practical counseling centers in the education sector as a target group will provide the transfer of research
findings into routine practice experts. It happens by the way of innovation psychological and specialpedagogical methods, methodologies and their implementation into the counseling process and operational
setting process standardization methodologies using electronic portal.

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O664
ARCHITECTURE OF FAILED DECISIONS: ANALYSIS OF SUBOPTIMAL
RESULTS IN MANAGEMENT DECISIONS DUE TO COGNITIVE BIASES
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Markus Domeier, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria
Pierre Sachse, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria

Based on the modes of decision-making (System 1 / System 2) by Kahneman (2003) and the individual
decision process models by Jost (2001) and Kolkman et al. (2005), which describe the different stages of a
decision, this study links cognitive biases in real economic managerial decisions to their stage of appearance
in the decision-making process. The goal wasa) to verify the occurrence and the external validity of decision
biases in the context of everyday action,b) to localize these within the decision-making process model and
c)to identify patterns of decision biases. Therefore, suboptimal strategic decisions were analyzed. Cognitive
biases in management decisions were identified through an analysis of situational conditions that increase the
likelihood of biases, the use of interventions to prevent them and the final output of the decision. Results
show that cognitive biases can be identified in real decisions and can be linked to the specific process stages.
Moreover, specific interactions of biases were observed. This allows the identification of critical stages in
the decision-making process. This allows the development of a structural framework, which enables the
identification of cognitive biases within decision-making processes at an early stage. Additionally the results
build a basis for setting specific, adaptive interventions with the aim of reducing the likelihood of erroneous
decisions due to biases.

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O672
PREDICTORS OF POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS SYMPTOMS AND
POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH IN A TURKISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Ervin Gül, Gediz University, Izmir - Turkey
Karanci Ayse Nuray, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

The aim of the present study, is to examine factors leading to negative consequences such as posttraumatic
stress disorder versus some positive changes such as posttraumatic growth in a representative sample of 740
adults from İzmir, Turkey. Turkey has been exposed to different types of traumatic events (disasters, wars,
terrorism, violence, etc.) throughout the history. Because the focus of research has been relatively related to
negative consequences, this gives way to focusal soon growth experiences in the way that in trying to cope
with the traumatic events people may feel more strong, improve life quality, make meaning about self,
interpersonal relations and the life. The community sample consisted of 64.3% of females, and 68.6% of the
participants were married. The mean age of the participants was 43.20, and 14.1% of the sample reported a
previous psychiatric problem. 31.5% of the participants were bothered by the exposed traumatic event, and
10.8% of the sample met all the DSM-IV criteria for the diagnosis of PTSD. In the current study, in order to
examine the possible risk factors related to posttraumatic stress symptoms and the contributing factors
leading to PTG, 3 main variablesi.e. coping strategies, perceived social support, and event-related rumination
were analysed through regression analyses. The results and implications of the findings for clinical and
research areas will be discussed.

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O673
VALIDATION OF THE ATTITUDES TOWARDS SEX-AFFECTIVE
DIVERSITY SCALE, RELATED VARIABLES & IMPLICATIONS FOR
INTERVENTION
C04. Culture and society - LGBTQI studies
Helena Hernansaiz-Garrido, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Manuel Martín-Fernández, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Aida Castaño-Torrijos, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Isabel Cuevas, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid - Spain

The aim of the study is developing and analysing a Spanish scale for secondary school students to measure
attitudes towards sex-affective diversity (gay, lesbian and bisexual people) to guide the intervention. These
attitudes have been noted to be very important to peer relationships and homo/bisexual students’ self-esteem,
yet there is no standardised scale available to measure them in the Spanish context. Based on previous work
and literature, we developed a 33-item scale that was completed by 696 students from five secondary
education schools in the area of Madrid, along with some socio-demographic data and other opinion
questions. We kept 27 items and performed reliability (Cronbach’s alpha=.94) and construct validity (factor
structure) analyses (one dimension was kept: CFI=.96, TLI=.96, RMSEA=.06 & SRMR=.05). We used the
graded response model within the Item Response Theory to evaluate the items, which proved to be
particularly discriminative for negative attitudes. Using a multiple linear regression by steps, we obtained
that the 36.89% of the scale variance was explained by sex, perceived parents opinions, perceived peer
opinions, direct contact with homo/bisexual people, interest in sexuality and perceived sexual education
received at school. The implications are clear: there is a need of school programs for attitudinal change
which include family and peers and provide contact with sexually diverse people.

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O676
THE PROBLEM OF THE QUALITATIVE ASSESMENT OF CREATIVE
INTELLIGENCE: A PILOT STUDY
C15. Culture and society - Qualitative methods
Andranik Suleymanyan, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow - Russian
Federation

The essence of this problem – how to assess the genuine creative intelligence, not the erudition, capacity to
clear logic, cram for examination. Our theoretical foundation based on the ideas of intuition of H.Bergson,
insight of W.Kohler and psychological types of scientists H.Selye. The aim of pilot study – to create and test
the qualitative method of assessment, which includes three kind of non-standard tasks, selected from the
folklore sources unfair forgotten and therefore rare used. There is four criteria the choice of tasks: heuristic,
the real problem situation requiring decision, no necessity in special professional knowledge and
multidisciplinary. There is three items for decision: two questions of Queen the Sheba to King Solomon and
the trial between two women “who is the true mother of the child”? The sample of examinees – senior pupil
in two schools: ordinary public school and for intellectually gifted children. The ability to define the essense
of the problem, capacity to find the immediate practical solution and problem time were examined. The
significant differences between two samples were noticed. Our and similar tasks may be used both for
selection the persons capable for research work, invention and creating know-how and for diagnosis of the
educational programms for development of creativity. Direction for future researches – age and cultural
modification, improving evaluation criteria and comparative cross-cultural investigations.

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O681
GAMIFIDE CO-DESIGN WITH COOPERATIVE LEARNING (GACOCO):
SOCIO-EMOTIONAL CORRELATES IN PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Daniela Raccanello, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Margherita Brondino, University of Verona, Verona - Italy
Gabriella Dodero, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bozen-Bolzano – Italy
Rosella Gennari, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bozen-Bolzano – Italy
Alessandra Melonio, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bozen-Bolzano – Italy
Margherita Pasini, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Santina Torello, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bozen-Bolzano – Italy

Both relevance and diffusion of technology within the schools is steadily increasing, but scarce attention is
paid to the links between children’s active participation in designing technological products and the socioemotional correlates. We conducted a 5-session intervention using the “GAmified CO-design with
COoperative learning” (GaCoCo) method with 35 third and fourth-graders. It aimed at building the
capacities to conceptualize, develop, and evaluate a game prototype throug GaCoCo techniques. The game
creation started reading a narrative and continued transferring narrative elements, e.g. characters. We
measured the intensity of achievement emotions, as conceptualized by the control-value theory, and pre and
post-intervention peer acceptance. Analyses of variance revealed higher intensity for positive compared to
negative emotions and for females, but no differences between the intermediate GaCoCo session and a
parallel traditional lesson. Intensity of negative emotions experienced in the first 3 sessions correlated
negatively with post-intervention peer acceptance. Acknowledging limitations, we discuss the key role of
knowledge co-construction and related psychological processes in building children’s developing abilities.
Our findings can help in planning interventions focused on teaching computational thinking while taking into
account children’s socio-emotional experiences, which previous research has shown to be important
determinants of educational outcomes.

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O685
THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG HOPELESSNESS, PARENTAL ATTITUDES
AND PEER REJECTION WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY IN HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Gulay Dirik, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir - Turkey
Social anxiety is one of the most prevalent adolescent disorders. Several factors especially,cognitive
(hopelessness),and environmental factors (parental attitudes and peer rejection) are related to social anxiety.
This study examined how these factors are related to social anxiety among high school students. Participants
were 699 high school students with age ranged between 14 to 20 (M= 16.67, SD=1.09). Participants were
administered Socio-Demographic Information Form, Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale, Peer Rejection Scale,
short-EMB-C (Egna Minen Betraeffande Uppfostran) and Beck Hopelessness Scale. The result of
independent samples t test revealed a significant gender difference [t (696) = 5.14, p <.001]. In other words,
females had higher social anxiety as compared to males (Female M= 42.37; Male M= 34.12). Multiple
regression analysis revealed that family income, number of sibling, hopelessness, mother rejection and peer
rejection are significant predictors of social anxiety. Hopelessness may leads to negative cognitions about
future this may result in perceiving more threat and maintaining the existing social anxiety. Due to rejective
attitudes of their mothers these individuals may not develop social skills and peer rejection may be explained
as a response of peers towards anxious behaviors of socially anxious students. The results of this study
provided support the findings of literature from developing non-Western country.

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O688
SPHERES OF INFLUENCE OF ATTACHMENT SCHEMA IN EVERYDAY
LIFE
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Marie Danet, University of Paris 8, Saint-Denis – France
Raphaële Miljkovitch, University of Paris 8, Saint-Denis – France
Emmanuel Sander, University of Paris 8, Saint-Denis – France

The purpose of this presentation is to expose recent findings of preliminary research on attachment’s
generalization. Research suggests that attachment models influence friendships, romantic relationships and
other relationships, beyond intimacy. The question remains as to the extent of their influence. Concordance
between attachment representations of different relationships suggest a generalization of attachment patterns.
The present study explores generalization of attachment patterns in situations of everyday life, and the role
of insecurity in excessive generalization and pervasiveness of attachment schemas. Attachment interview
(Attachment Multiple Model Interview - AMMI) and interview on everyday behavior were administered to
89 participants (non-clinical, 65% women, m = 33.2 years old). Results show a partial generalization of
attachment to father and everyday behavior. Results show also a link between attachment to mother and
flexibility in everyday behavior. Attachment security to mother is correlated with more flexibility whereas
attachment insecurity to mother is correlated with less flexibility.The link between insecure attachment and
rigidity of behavior was suggested by theories on defensive exclusion, by research on the role of insecurity in
psychopathologies’ development. However, our research is, to our knowledge, the first to demonstrate the
influence of attachment on the flexibility of behavior in everyday situations.

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O689
ALBATROSS PROJECT: REHABILITATION FOR PSYCHOPHYSICAL
DISABILITIES THROUGH THE SWIM SCHOOL
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Manolo Cattari, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, Sport Club, Sassari - Italy
Giuseppe Manca, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, Sport Club, Sassari - Italy

AlbatroSS Project promotes in North Sardinia a psychomotor rehabilitation intervention in the swimming
pool for people with disabilities. Psychologists, educators and swimming instructors collaborate to organize
a rehabilitation path that uses cognitive-behavioural techniques and transactional analysis contributions
(contract and alliance). The intervention is set out on three levels: 1. technical, swimming teaching; 2.
psychological, family counseling; 3. supervision, for the swimming instructors in cognitive-behavioural
therapy in water. The aim of the project is to promote the quality of life of disabled people and families.
Through the learning of swimming there are improvements from the physical, psychological and social point
of view. People have the opportunity to improve their own self-esteem, to build new and positive
relationships and to increase their level of autonomy. The achieved results concern: the integration of
disabled people in the swimming schools and the education to competition through the placement in
competitive teams; An alliance with families of disabled people in the assumption of responsibility in the
therapeutic path and at home, using the progress made in the swimming pool; The utilization of the
swimming pool as a therapeutic setting and its integration in the socio-medical organization network in the
territory. Up to date 150 families are followed in 4 different swimming pools, with a psychologist
coordinating each facility.

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O692
SELF-REGULATION IN RESPONSE TO ADVERSITY EMPHASIZE THE
ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF NEGATIVE EMOTIONS
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Karel Botha, North-West University, Potchefstroom - South Africa

This paper integrates and reports the results of 3 different studies in which hypothetical models of selfregulation in response to adversity were developed. Study 1 (n = 127) focused on self-regulation in response
to relational conflict; study 2 (n = 77) on self-regulation in response to blocked life goals and study 3 (n =
25) on self-regulation in a poor rural community. All three studies applied Interactive Qualitative Analysis
(IQA) to identify significant factors that play a role in the self-regulation of adversity, and second to develop
conceptual models based on perceived relations between these factors. Although the three models differed
substantially, one common theme emerged, namely the importance and value of negative emotions (within
individuals and communities) during the initial phases of self-regulation. Findings support current
approaches to negative emotions as important feedback processes in self-regulation, but also provide
information regarding how negative emotions are dealt with in different contexts. The implications of these
findings will be discussed while recommendations for further research will be made.

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O694
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT: A REVIEW OF STUDIES FROM 2004 TO
2013
B16. Development and education - Other
Rukiye Kızıltepe, Ege Unıversity, Izmir - Turkey
Elif Şeker, Ege Unıversity, Izmir - Turkey

The aim of this review is to capture the trend in adolescence issues by analyzing the studies published in the
last decade. 919 articles from the Journal of Adolescence between the years 2004–2013 was reviewed.
Analysis was classified according to the topics of the articles, stages of adolescent development, research
methods used, country where the research was done, features of the sampling. As a result of the analysis
based on the topics; it had been observed that some of the key issues of developmental psychology like
attachment, identity development, parent-child relationship, effect of the peers on adolescents, risk-taking
behaviors had been studied every year. With the effect of the developing technology and internet age; topics
like usage of the internet, internet addiction, online harassment and the websites mostly used by adolescents
as Facebook has also been investigated frequent. Additionally, while research in Asian countries covered
suicide and self-harming behavior topics, other non North American countries studied crime and risky sexual
behaviors topics mostly. When the journal is analyzed on the basis of sampling, middle adolescence through
high school period had been examined most frequent. However, research made on pre-adolescence period
has increased during last years.

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O695
ENDOGENOUS AND EXOGENOUS ATTENTION IN ALZHEIMER TYPE
DEMENTIA: EFFECT OF TARGET POSITION
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Funda Salman, Yezreel Valley College, Yezreel - Israel
Banu Cangöz, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey

The main objective of the research was to investigate endogenous and exogenous attentional processes in
terms of location in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer Type Dementia (ATD). The research was conducted
with the 28 voluntary participants (14 females and 14males) with the age range of 69-90 years. Endogenous
and exogenous attention was measured by means of spatial cueing paradigm. According to repeated
measures ANOVA results, participants gave longer reaction in terms of time and had lower reaction
accuracy in invalid trials than they did in the valid and neutral ones in the whole conditions. Thereby,
patients with ATD performed engagement,disengagement, and shifting operations of attention in invalid
trials. However, in the condition of endogenous attention, they were unable to give fast reactions in the valid
trials. Because of this, impairment in the ability of voluntary engagement to the target was observed in ATD
patients. Also, target given from the left side of the screen led to late responses in the invalid trials. The
obtained results were discussed within the context of lateralization and possible hemispheric dysfunction.

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O698
RECOGNIZING BEHAVIORAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP ROLE
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Annemarie Østergaard, Aalborg University, Aalborg – Denmark

Mark Casson states that the entrepreneur is often identified as the founder of a firm or the owner-manager.
The entrepreneur is self-employed and may employ others, but the entrepreneur is never an employee.
Hereby, a paradox is created,since the Chief Executive Officers of large firms are salaried employees and
therefore not entrepreneurs. The paradox is caused by reliance on an unsuitable definition of the entrepreneur
(Casson, 2010, p. 249). However, Casson also finds that the CEO’s works “entrepreneurial” in their firms
even they are not to be characterized as entrepreneurs due to their salary as employees. Moreover Casson
argues that the misleading stereotypes of popular theories of the entrepreneur area weakness rather than a
strength. On the other hand Casson argues that “a modern synthesis defines the entrepreneur as someone
who specializes in taking judgemental decisions about the coordination of scarce resources (Casson, 1982)”,
where the term ‘someone’ emphasizes the entrepreneur being an individual (Casson, 2010, p. 251). The
entrepreneurial dilemma is conquered twofold in this paper. First by mapping the cross field of leadership
and entrepreneurship in relation to personality with the objective to enlighten the specific factors supporting
both the entrepreneur and the leader. Moreover, the common knowledge supports that there is an overlap
between leadership and entrepreneurship in various subjects. Claudia C. Cogliser and Keith H. Brigham even
consider the definition of an entrepreneur to have substantial overlap with that of a leader (Cogliser &
Brigham, 2004). In general, the discussion about lack of agreement on definitions for the entrepreneurial
leader is ongoing (Gupta, MacMillan, & Surie, 2004). With the purpose of finding theoretical arguments
about the individual entrepreneur, a systematic literature review was conducted. Then, the keywords were
chosen as the avenue for results because they become “talkative” with a razor-sharp shortcut to the essence
of the articles. Only the keywords that have been mentioned more than twice have been withdrawn to
simplify the result. Moreover, Gupta and colleagues state that the entrepreneurial leader encourages others to
experiment and learn for themselves with an emphasis on discovery-driven approach to specifying
problematic limits and mandating strategic commitment to new business development. By setting the climate
through personal modeling of these behaviors ‘‘consistently, predictably, and relentlessly’’ entrepreneurial
leaders ensure that others will emulate their behavior. According to Gupta and colleagues, the mechanism is
not charisma, values, nor team pressure, but a collective spirit of conscious innovation (Gupta et al., 2004, p.
256).

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O703
IMPENDING JOB LOSS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: THE AVONDALE
SHIPYARD RESEARCH PROJECT
A05. General issues and basic processes - Genes-environment interplay and behaviour
Ronald Mancoske, Southern University at New Orleans, New Orleans - United States
Patricia Guillory, Southern University at New Orleans, New Orleans - United States

The presentation’s purpose is to share the results of a study that surveyed the impact of impending job loss
on the health and mental health on workers in a shipyard with threatened closure. 7.2 The associated
stressors of impending job loss include shifts in self-perception, challenges to coping skills, the loss of social
interactions, and increases in anxiety and depression. The community is impacted when job loss is a reality
not only because workers are no longer able to contribute to the community economically, but because they
may require health and behavioral health services placing additional economic strain on the community. 7.3
Using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and the Family Adaptive Scale with the subjects and a
control group, the results indicated that the subjects experienced greater levels of anxiety and lower levels of
social and emotional support, unrelated to family dissatisfaction, presumably accounted for by the threat of
impending job loss. 7.4 The study revealed adverse effects of threats to job loss on the anxiety levels and
social connectedness of workers. All community members are impacted by the strain on the community.
Early planning and community engagement can positively impact public health and mental health on micro
and macro levels. 7.5 Further study is needed with larger samples sizes representative of the communities
facing employment loss. The findings need to be shared for the purposes of service provision and planning.

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O704
GO BEYOND INTERACTIONS "IN REAL LIFE" - INTERNET: SUPPORT
INTERACTION FOR INSECURE PEOPLE
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Marie Danet, University of Paris 8, Saint-Denis – France
Raphaële Miljkovitch, University of Paris 8, Saint-Denis – France

The purpose of this presentation is to expose recent findings of Internet use as a support for interaction by
insecure people. One of the main motivations for Internet use is social communication. The new mode of
interaction offered by Internet allows socially anxious people to be more comfortable and confident in
interactions on the Internet compared with face-to-face interactions.People with insecure attachment
experience anxiety in relationships. Online interactions, by reducing anxiety, could influence Internet use as
a communication support by insecure. This research aims to better understand the link between attachment
and Internet social use. Participants (non-clinical, N = 200) completed anonymous online self-report
questionnaires: the Internet Motives Questionnaire, which measures reasons of Internet use and the
Relationship Scale Questionnaire, which assesses adult attachment. Results show a link between: 1) insecure
attachment and Internet use to communicate more securely; 2) insecure attachment and Internet use to stay
connected with one another. The association between insecure attachment and Internet use to stay connected
was mediated by Internet use to communicate more securely. Insecure people have poorer social skills than
secure one. They seem to use Internet to overcome social difficulties due to the safety environment provided
by Internet. Because of their specific characteristics, online interactions could be perceived as less risky by
insecure people.

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O706
THE TEAM CONFLICT IS A NEGATIVE FACTOR FOR THE TEAM
PERFORMANCE? A STUDY ON 40 HEALTH CARE DEPARTMENTS OF
SIX PUBLIC HOSPITAL
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Guido Sarchielli, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy

The Italian Health Services are structured into “Departments” which are semiautonomous hospital divisional
units, in which several clinical wards are integrated or merged. The Department Committee (DC) represents
the decision-making body of the department, which ensures the participation of Chiefs of Clinical Units at
the definition of the Department’s organizational-managerial asset. Some recent empirical studies have
found that team conflict (relationship, task and process conflict) can improve team performance. In the
current study, realized in the medical managerial context, we focus on the relationship between conflict and
group performance (evaluated through the Comparative Performance Index -CPI- as indicators of Clinical
Units efficiency). If the "Team conflict" increases, also the CPI indicator improves: in fact, there are negative
associations between process conflict (r=-.215, p<.01); relational conflict (r=-.243, p<.01) and task conflict
(r=-.211, p<.01). The results support the hypothesis, already sustained by a part of the literature, that, also in
the medical context, the team conflict can lead to a sharing of viewpoints and increased discussions, which
improve the team performance. The DC represents the main context in which the quality, safety and
efficiency of the care processes can be pursued. The results sustain the importance of the DC's functioning
for the Clinical Units' efficiency.

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O709
RIEMERGERE: A PROJECT AGAINST YOUTH MALAISE. FORMING
LIFEGUARDS THROUGH SELF DETERMINATION
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Manolo Cattari, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, Sport Club, Sassari - Italy
Giuseppe Manca, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, Sport Club, Sassari - Italy

Riemergere (Resurfacing) is a psycho-pedagogic project designed in Sardinia by Progetto AlbatroSS to train
as Lifeguards young people, sent by the juvenile court of Sassari, suffering socio-economic difficulties and
with legal proceedings. The theoretical construct on which this intervention is based is the Franklian therapy
whose objective is to teach to young people in trouble and with low responsibility towards theirselves to take
care of others. The intervention is set out on 4 processes. Initially, the recipients flank swimming trainers for
people with disability in Progetto AlbatroSS activities. Then, they attend an introductory swimming course
in order to strengthen the sense of self-determination theorized by Franklin. Once they acquire the swimming
basics, the guys start a federal course to become lifeguards. Finally, the intervention foresees a seminar of 4
training meetings with a psychologist that stimulates the learning through the cooperative learning strategy.
It is an integrated project that is able to involve associations of the tertiary sector coming from the sport
sector, social work, locals municipalities, local health authority and juvenile court. The aims of the project
are the placement of young people in the work environment and the protection of the Sardinian sea. Up to
date 12 federal lifeguards have been trained, of whom 4 have become swimming instructors for disabled
children at the AlbatroSS in a real virtuous circle.

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O712
VALORIZATION OF OCB AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
STYLE
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Anne-Marie Vonthron, Paris Ouest University, Paris-Nanterre - France
Emilie Vayre, Paris Ouest University, Paris-Nanterre - France

Organizational Citizenship Behaviors are not formally prescribed and rewarded in organizations yet they
lead to a positive socio-organizational valorization. However, the OCB would be valued differently
depending on the source (colleagues or superiors) of judgment (Turnispeed&Rassuli, 2005) and according to
their orientation (OCB-O or OCB-I) directly serving the organization or on the interactions between the coworkers (Podsakoff et al., 2000). We hypothesize that their valorization in the workplace depends on
organizational management style (authoritarian vs participative) because the managerial context encourages
more or less pro-social behavior. A total of 362 employees completed a questionnaire containing a measure
of management style within their organization (LOP scale, Likert, 1974) and items related to perceived
valorization (positive/neutral/negative) of OCB-I (12 items about altruism and assistance to co-workers) and
OCB-O (10 items about sportmanship and loyalty) from a source of judgment (superiors for 194 participants;
colleagues for 168 participants). The results show that the managerial style significantly explains the positive
perceived value of OCB-I for the two sources of judgment (supervisors: R2 =.138; colleagues R2 =.104).
Regarding the value assigned to OCB-O, the results are mixed depending on the source of judgment. These
results will be discussed in terms of the theory of social exchange and organizational choices for OCB
promotion.

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O714
FACE ENCODING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF REPETITION AND
ATTENTION ORIENTATION: EVENT-RELATED POTENTIAL EVIDENCE
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Sam C. C. Chan, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Tommy L. H. Lam, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Chetwyn C. H. Chan, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Repetitive viewing of faces in spaced manner is shown to facilitate subsequent face recognition. Increased
negativity of an event-related potential N250 and positivity of P600 are found to be associated with face
familiarity and face recognition, respectively. Yet, the interaction of repetition effect and orienting attention
to correctly associated facial information is not well addressed. It was hypothesized that, apart from
repetition,constant attention on relevant information across repetition would also be associated with
successful face recognition. In this study, cognitively intact participants were asked to learn 120 novel faces
for 4 times under spaced repetition followed by face recognition. Repeated ANOVA unexpectedly revealed
significant reduced negativity in N250 amplitude in hit trials with recall-laterality interaction effect in the
second face viewing. Besides, larger P600 amplitude was also found in the second repetition of face viewing.
The increased P600 confirmed subsequent memory effect. Decrease in N250 in hit trials may reflect
orienting attention to relevant facial features for encoding. On the other hand, increased N250 amplitude may
suggest reduced attention to facial details for subsequent face recognition. This study results implied that
orienting attention to relevant information of faces facilitates face encoding. This would direct cognitive
strategy to enhance face recognition.

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O717
ASSOCIATION ABILITIES AND INHIBITION SKILLS DIFFERENTIALLY
PREDICT CREATIVITY AND SCHIZOTYPY. AN EEG STUDY
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Christian Rominger, University of Graz, Graz – Austria
Andreas Fink, University of Graz, Graz - Austria
Elisabeth M. Weiss, University of Graz, Graz - Austria
Günter Schulter, University of Graz, Graz - Austria
Ilona Papousek, University of Graz, Graz - Austria

Positive correlations between creativity and schizotypy are frequently reported. The aim of the present study
was to find features that both traits share and features that differentiate both traits. The current scientific view
suggests that the propensity to produce remote associations may be fundamental to creative ideas as well as
positive schizotypy. The ability to inhibit prepotent reactions at a very moment may be positively related to
creativity and negatively related to schizotypy. From a pool screened for positive schizotypy, 55 participants
(26 men) were selected. Association and inhibition tests were administered while the EEG was recorded. As
predicted, creativity was positively and schizotypy was negatively correlated with inhibition performance in
a dichotic listening task (DL). The propensity to associate was positively correlated with both traits. In line
with the behavioural results, a higher event-related desynchronisation of the lower alpha band was found for
participants with low positive schizotypy during the DL in frontal brain regions. The decreased inhibition
performance of high schizotypal participants in the DL may be due to a reduced task-related activation in
frontal areas. Given a propensity for remote associations, excellent inhibition skills may be vital for creative
performance. However, reduced inhibition control may lead to positive schizotypy. Therefore, the findings
support the idea of enhancing creativity by executive functions training.

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O718
INTERDISCIPLINARY HIV PREVENTION IN WOMEN
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Alla Shaboltas, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Tatiana Balachova, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma - United States
Julia Batluk, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Mark Chaffin, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma - United States

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss key findings from studies on HIV prevention among women.
Although women in the general population are not at the highest risk of contracting HIV, there are at-risk
groups that are susceptible due to high-risk behaviors. Increasing new HIV infections are transmitted
sexually in women in Russia. Culture and gender-specific aspects of transmission need to be explored. The
main objective of studies that are conducted by the St. Petersburg State University-University of Oklahoma
international research collaboration is to understand the complex factors that affect HIV risk and utilization
of HIV prevention strategies for women to design a prevention program for this population. The studies
utilize the ecological model framework. Results of a pilot studies identify the major psychological and
behavioral factors influencing HIV risk in women, including risky drinking, having at-risk sexual partners,
multiple partners, and lack of condom use. Findings suggest limited HIV knowledge, stigma, and fear of
retaliation associated with HIV testing or diagnosis.A pilot study indicates that HIV testing behavior may be
relatively easy to modify as a prevention strategy in Russian women. Reducing HIV transmission in women
reduces the risk in children.Greater priority should be placed on social research to inform the development of
prevention including community-level interventions, and prevention approaches for at-risk population
groups.

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O722
“WALK THE TALK’”: PRACTICING THE ETHICAL CODE OF
PRACTICE
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Silvia Apollonio, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Silvia Ivaldi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Giuseppe Scaratti, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Vincenzo Saturni, AVIS, Milan - Italy

This contribution analyses thecriticalities related to ethical values inside organizations. It describes how the
organizational players, coping with ethical problems, become able to engender transformative agency and
promote organizational change, thanks to the creation of specific socio material conditions. The paper
explores CHAT(Cultural Historical Activity Theory)in the analysis of dialectical contradictionsand their
management in an organization in which ethics is one of the most important aspects. Specifically the paper
describes an intervention-research in the biggest Italian voluntary blood donors association (AVIS)that
involvedthe organizational players from all the local sites in Italy. The underlying hypothesis is that the
development of a globally recognized ethical culture can help the association’s stakeholders in reducing
difficulties related to ethical issues. It also increases their sense of belonging and improves the quality of the
services delivered to the final users of the donated blood. The paper points outthe research approach adopted
to identify critical problems and detect socially recognized ethical principles (that leaded to the creation of an
ethical code of practice) andthe methodology used to plan actions for change and spread operational
practices. The conclusions highlight the institutional and organizational implicationsrelated to the challenge
of improving ethical culture and its translation into the practice of dailyexperience.

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O724
IMPACT OF MARBLE ART THERAPY ACTIVITIES ON THE ANXIETY
LEVELS OF PSYCHIATRY PATIENTS
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Latife Utaş Akhan, Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak - Turkey
Nuray Atasoy, Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak - Turkey

Many previous studies had revealed Bipolar Disorder-Anxiety disorder togetherness is observed fairly often,
and the additional anxiety diagnosis negatively affect the disease severity and process in Bipolar Disorder
patients. Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that has been practised for over 60 years It has been
promoted as a means of helping people who may find it difficult to express themselves verbally engage in
psychological treatment. The art of marbling, which was frequently used during the Seljuk and Ottoman era,
reached Europe during the beginning of the XVII. Century, under the name of Turkish Paper. Marbling,
which we describe as the music of the colors, has a soul-soothing harmony. Ebru, firstly teaches and
develops being patient. As an Ebru artist is not always fully in control, particularly people with obsessions
learn to accept what exists. ıt is a fact which is proven by experience that Ebru has a therapic feature,
contributes to improving the aesthetic sensitivity, communication, using the time correctly, motivation,
creativity, patience, discipline, adaptation, and gives positive results in coping with certain problems such as
stress, instability and anxieties. In the present study, it is aimed to research the effect of the art-therapy
activity with marbling, on illness symptoms and anxiety levels in patients with bipolar disorder. When the
previous studies in the relevant field are examined, it was seen that while there are few studies in which artinvolving therapy is applied on schizophrenic and bipolar patients, there are no previous studies in which the
effectiveness of art-therapy activity particularly involving marbling was measured. 35 patients diagnosed as
schizophrenic according to DSM-IV TR and 35 patients diagnosed as bipolar disorder patients, followed in a
University hospital, the psychiatry service of a State Hospital and the Psychiatry Policlinic of the same State
Hospital, were included to the study. The study consists of the control group and the patient group. It was
ensured for the control group, actively treatment receiving patient group and ambulatory patient group to
carry out marbling practices in a special room allocated for the practice, for 30 minutes 3 days a week and
for a period of 8 weeks. Before and after the effort (preliminary test – final test) Positive and Negative
Syndrome Scale (PANSS), Beck anxiety inventory (BAI) were applied to the patient group diagnosed as
schizophrenic; while Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was applied to the patient group diagnosed as bipolar
disorder patients and to the control group. In the preliminary and final test comparison of scales applied to
schizophrenia patient group, PANNS negative symptoms, PANSS positive symptoms and PANNS general
psychopathology points, along with BAE points were found as significantly low, following the application. It
is stated, previous art therapy activities conducted with psychiatry patients, were effective in the elimination
of negative and patient symptoms in schizophrenia patients, like it is the case in the present study. In the
comparison of the scales applied to schizophrenia patient group as preliminary and final tests, PANNS
negative symptoms (<0.001), PANNS positive symptoms (<0.001) and PANNS general psychopathology
points (<0.001), along with BAÖ points (p<0.05), were found as significantly low, following the application.

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O725
PROMOTION OF SECURE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS AND
CHILDREEN THROUGH THE SAFETY IN THE WATER
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Manolo Cattari, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, Sport Club, Sassari - Italy
Giuseppe Manca, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, Sport Club, Sassari – Italy

The Baby Swimming Course Project designed by Progetto Albatross of Sassari was born as an actual
application of the Bowlby’s attachment theories and the circle of security theory. The intervention aim is to
teach basic swimming techniques to parents and children from 3 months to 3 years old. Parents and children
do together the activities in the swimming pool 2 times a week and they are part of a group. Each year there
are parents and children sent by the Anti-Violence Centre of Sassari are involved in the project. The project
aim is to build a safe relationship in water and to work on the physical relationship, that links parents and
children in this moment of life. On one hand it is trained the neonatal familiarity with water, with the help of
a swimming instructor; on the other hand a psychologist takes care of the parent-child relationship with
particular attention to the attachment-exploration dynamic. The intervention foresees 3 activities: the first
one regards the work in water with the swimming trainer, the second consists in a group consultations about
parenting by a psychologist, the third consists of drawing up a small manual on child development that is
distributed to the parents.

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O726
EMOTIONAL SECURITY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AMONG
SURVIVORS OF CHID SEXUAL ABUSE
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
David Canton-Cortes, University of Málaga, Málaga - Spain
Jose Canton, University of Granada, Granada - Spain
Maria Rosario Cortes, University of Granada, Granada - Spain

According to the emotional security theory (EST), conflicts between parents can lead to emotional insecurity
in their children, who are trying to regulate their exposure to conflicts in a maladjusted way and developing
insecure representations of the relationship between their parents, resulting in a higher probability of their
developing psychological difficulties. Also, according to the specific-linkage hypothesis, the
symptomatology developed may depend on the specific pattern of emotional insecurity shown by the
children. The EST identifies 3 patterns of child security in community samples: secure, preoccupied, and
disengagement strategies. The aim of the present study was to examine the role of emotional security in the
family system on the psychological distress of victims of child sexual abuse (CSA), analysing the differential
effects of different patterns of emotional insecurity. The sample comprised 147 young adult female survivors
of CSA. Emotional security was assessed with the Security in the Family System (SIFS) Scale and
psychological distress with the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R). Results showed that the
preoccupied strategy was related to every SCL-90-R subscale except interpersonal sensitivity and hostility,
which were the only subscales related to the disengagement strategy. No relationship was found between the
secure strategy and SCL-90-R scores. This study confirms the hypothesis that the emotional insecurity of
CSA survivors is related to their psychological adjustment, thus confirming the specific-linkage hypothesis
in this population.

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O729
SEXUALITY OF CHILD AND SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
David Canton-Cortes, University of Málaga, Málaga - Spain
Maria Rosario Cortes, University of Granada, Granada - Spain
Jose Canton, University of Granada, Granada - Spain

The aim of this research was to analyse the possible differences in sexuality among female survivors of
sexual abuse during childhood or adolescence and non-survivors of the same age, family structure and
parental educational level. In order to assess sexual desire, sexual arousal, orgasmic ability, and negative
sexual affect, the “Brief Sexual Functioning Questionnaire” (BSFQ; Meston, Rellini & Heiman 2006) was
employed. An additional question was used to assess anxiety, fear, and disgust associated with sex. In
addition, sexual intimacy was assessed through Jacob and Veach’s (2005) interview (“Are you satisfied with
sexual intimacy?” “Does it feel natural and comfortable?” “How frequently are you sexually intimate and
who usually initiates sexual intimacy?”; “Being sexually abused may lead to confusion about their sexual
identity. Has this been an issue for you?”). The sample comprised 112 female college students aged between
18 and 24 years who had suffered sexual abuse with physical contact. Students’ t-test results showed that
mean scores of survivors were significantly higher on the 4 sexual desire measures (sexual desire or interest
during the past month; sexual thoughts, fantasies or erotic dreams; masturbation). However, survivors also
presented higher mean scores on fear during a sexual interaction and anxiety or disgust. In addition, the
results of Chi-square analyses showed that the percentage of sexual abuse survivors who experienced
confusion about their sexual identity was significantly higher than that in the comparison group.

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O730
LIVING IN A BUBBLE: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON AMERICAN WOMEN
IN ISTANBUL
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Neslihan Sabuncu, Ozyegin University, English, Istanbul – Turkey

Drawing from social identity and feminist theories, the current study examines experiences of American
expatriate women in Istanbul, via a gendered and cross-cultural lens. The research was conducted using
standardized interviews with a sample of 32 American expatriate women in Istanbul, who had lived there
ranging from a few months to several decades. Grounded Theory was applied to analyze the gathered data.
The American women’s journey starts from their “Promised Land” to a faraway destination, Istanbul, which
carries both Oriental and Occidental features. Results yield “otherness” as the central concept with the extent
to which a new social identity is (or is not) accepted by either self or others. Participants’ identity conflicts
were driven by both with external (e.g. transitioning to a culture with much stronger gender stereotypes) and
internal factors (e.g. being “the other” vs. “one of us”). Engaging with this host culture or disengaging from
it was a personal choice, but insufficient for acceptance by the Turkish majority. This study explicates who
the “other” from a Turkish and also an American perspective is. Therefore, the “I” in Istanbul is seen to clash
with how Turks see the “she” in Istanbul. As a result of conflict, participants set their own boundaries of life
and identity. Results extend research on expatriate identity via a gendered perspective, and particularly on
how the confluence of culture and gender shapes identity conflict.

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O735
PERSONALITY AS A MARKER OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN
EMPATHY
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Brian Haas, University of Georgia, Athens - United States

Understanding the emotional states of other people strengthens many social relationships. By understanding
the emotional states of others, people are better positioned to empathize and help others. Within the human
population, there exists considerable variability in the ability to understand the emotional states of other
people as well as the tendency to be empathic. However, the factors associated with individual differences in
emotion recognition and empathic processing are currently not well understood. This body of research was
designed to use a personality model to characterize individual differences in empathic processing,
behaviorally and within the brain. We collected personality, functional neuroimaging (fMRI) and behavioral
data from a sample of healthy participants. We found converging evidence that the personality traits
extraversion and agreeableness are associated with the ability to understand the emotional states of other
people. Additionally, we found that both extraversion and agreeableness are associated with localized
patterns of activity within brain regions involved in theory of mind and mentalizing (temporoparietal
junction and medial prefrontal cortex) when making efforts to understand the emotional states of other
people. These findings elucidate the way personality reflects the way people empathize with others and
strengthens the utility of the Big 5 model of personality as a tool to characterize individual differences in
social cognition.

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O736
WORK DISCIPLINE COMPOUND PERSONALITY SCALE
DEVELOPMENT FOR PREDICTING TASK PERFORMANCE
D16. Work and organization – Other
Mehmet Gultas, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Yonca Toker, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

Aim of the study was to develop a compound personality scale to improve criterion-related validity in
predicting task performance. Literature indicates that using facet-level constructs yields higher validities than
factor-level constructs in the prediction of criteria. In this study, the compound personality scale was
developed by including Five Factor Model (FFM) facets that were deemed relevant to task performancerelated behaviors. It was hypothesized that including criterion-specific facets would improve predictive
power as compared to using the broad constructs. Based on the literature, self-discipline, achievement
striving, deliberation, compliance, openness to ideas and actions, assertiveness, activity, excitement seeking,
trust, and compliance were the FFM facets associated most with task performance. Corresponding
International Personality Item Pool facets were gathered to yield 650 items. After an item elimination
procedure based on predetermined criteria, 150 items were subjected to Classical Test and Item Response
Theory analyses in a sample of 423 students, leaving 88 items. In a sample of Teaching Assistants, the
compound scale correlated significantly with task performance as rated by faculties that worked with the
TAs (uncorrected r = .36, p <.01) and explained 7% of incremental variance over a composite of BFI broad
factors. The study contributes to the literature in terms of using facet-level compounds and offers a readily
available scale based on the IPIP.

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O738
HOW THOSE WITH OC SYMPTOMS EXPERIENCE INTIMATE
RELATIONSHIP IN REGARD WITH THEIR EARLY MALADAPTIVE
SCHEMAS AND ATTACHMENT STYLES: A GROUNDED THEORY
STUDY
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Azadeh Attari, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad - Iran
Zohreh Khosravi, Alzahra University, Tehran - Iran

Research findings show that individuals with OCD have serious problems in their intimate relationships. The
aim of this paper is to study how early maladaptive schemas and attachment styles affect intimate
relationship experience in patients with OC symptoms using applied phenomenological approach and
grounded theory methodology. Participants include 10 men and 10 single women diagnosed with OCD
(mean age = 28 years old). Data were collected through in depth interviews. Date analysis, using open
coding, axial coding and selective coding reveal that early maladaptive schemas reproduce each other in 4
different levels with regard to one's attachment style. At the first level, there is emotion depravation schema
which determines one's attachment style and his coping style with second level conditional schemas such as
shame/defectiveness, social isolation, abandonment/instability and mistrust/abuse. These schemas cause one
to produce third level schemas, like sacrifice/subjugation, through developing approval seeking and
enmeshment/undeveloped self schemas. In addition, emotion inhibition as the only schema at fourth level is
produced by all the schemas in three previous levels. In addition, unrelenting standards are caused by either
entitlement/grandiosity or mistrust/abuse schemas. Our findings have some implications for clinical
therapists to decide which schemas should be treated at first with regard to one's attachment style and
conditional early maladaptive schemas.

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O743
PILOT STUDY ON PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS AT COMMUNITY-BASED
CARE FACILITIES - BASIC DATA FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAINING –
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Kyoko Hori, Seigakuin University, Ageo - Japan

In Japan, socialization of care for the elderly is being implemented in the year of 2000, then “communitybased services” were institutionalized to provide care like living in their familiar community. The use of
community-based services is increasing, but some issues particularly for psychological understanding of
nursing situations have been reported. Despite the knowledge psychological support is urgently needed to
improve the quality and mental health of care facilities, little schooling or training has been examined for this
purpose. Thus, this study explored psychological needs to provide effective training for care staff. Staff
responded to the questionnaire that inquired about their current job. Factor analysis extracted two factors: a
sense of fulfillment and cognition of distress.Correspondent analysis was done based on fulfillment and
distress: high fulfillment (ffm)/high distress, high ffm /low distress, low ffm/high distress, and low ffm/low
distress. It showed that low ffm/high distress for men was found, high ffm/ moderate distress for women,
high ffm/high distress for the managers/leaders, and moderate ffm and distress for the care staff. By age,
there was moderate ffm/low distress for those in their 60s, while moderate ffm and distress for those in their
50s, 30s and 20s, and high ffm and distress for those in their 40s. These results can be utilized as a basis on
which to plan efficient training programs.

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O746
INTERACTION BETWEEN THE CHILD, THE FAMILY AND CHRONIC
ILLNESS
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Kékes-Szabó Marietta, University of Szeged, Szeged – Hungary

Somatization means physical symptoms without physical pathology by individuals, which have some kind of
an emotional or communicative role in the patients’ life. Older textbooks of child psychiatry defined asthma
bronchiale (AB) as a psychosomatic disorder, which term referred to the significance of psychological
factors in the development of the disease. In this way, symptoms are in close relation with the person’s
individual properties and the functioning of his/her family (Weisblatt, Hindley, & Rask, 2011). The aim of
my study was to learn more about AB-patients’ cognitive processes and family structures that contribute to
the development and maintenance of symptoms. I used the Stroop Test (Stroop, 1929, 1935) (to measure
cognitive flexibility) and Gehring’s (2010) Family System Test (FAST) (to explore family representations)
in my study. 15 young adults with AB and 15 with a healthy status were involved in my research. The results
confirmed more rigid cognitive processes and family representations by patients with AB. The latter results
on the one hand may be the manifestation of the more rigid cognition, but on the other hand it may also be
the realistic mirror image of the given family organization. The delimitation of these phenomena and the
exploration of their relationship need further studies.

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O750
TRANS-GENDER WASHING MACHINES
D07. Work and organization - Human factors and ergonomics
Rossana Actis-Grosso, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Paola Ricciardelli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

According to the CASA (Computer Are Social Actors) paradigm, individuals apply social cognitive
constructs and stereotypes to computers and new media. We investigated whether the CASA paradigm could
be applied also to other more basic technological devices (e.g. household electrical appliances, which are
becoming increasingly more technologically sophisticated). We hypothesized that humans apply genderscience stereotype to such devices, so that the technological ones would be associated to male and the less
technological ones to female. To test this hypothesis, we employed the Implicit Attitude Test (IAT)
paradigm.A preliminary IAT tested the presence of gender stereotype in our sample. Then, in a first IAT,
participants (n=80) were asked to associate two target concepts (i.e. pictures of traditional washing machines
and computers) with an attribute indicating a male or a female: results showed a stronger association of
washing machine with female and of computer with male. In a second IAT target concepts were represented
by pictures of (a) highly technological washing machines and (b) computers with features typically attributed
to female-style. Contrary to previous IAT, results showed a stronger association of washing machines with
male and of computers with female. The results are discussed in light of possible effects of this implicit
gender stereotype on apparent usability and customer satisfaction.

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O751
THE EFFECT ON LEARNING OF THE INTRODUCTION OF ONLINE
TRAINING: A CASE IN THE TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Rocío Rodríguez-Rey, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Jesús Alonso-Tapia, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain

Usually, technology-enhanced learning environments (ITSs) are designed to foster active learning in order to
encourage meaningful knowledge construction. ITSs are commonly used in many educational contexts,
including university education. These resources have many advantages, being the main one its availability
and the fact that it allows students to receive immediate feedback, building their knowledge by scaffolding.
We applied ITSs in the context of teaching Psychological Assessment, a compulsory subject in the Degree in
Psychology. As this subject requires that the students acquire not only theoretical learning, but also practical
skills, it is important that they have the opportunity to put in practice what they learn. Thus, we hypothesize
that the introduction of a complementary online resource to solve problems receiving immediate feedback
will improve student’s meaningful learning. With this purpose we designed an online training program based
in the guided step by step resolution of different cases. Students had this resource available during the entire
course. At the end of the course, we assessed how often had the students used it, in which way they used it
and if its utilization was related to a higher level of significant knowledge assessed from their results in the
class assignments and in the final exam. We found that online training is useful to help students in their
process of learning, so this methodology could be generalized to teach many other subjects.

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O757
STRESS IN PARENTS OF CHILDREN UNDER INTENSIVE CARE
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Rocío Rodríguez-Rey, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Jesús Alonso-Tapia, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain

The admission of a child to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a highly stressful event for parents.
Commonly identified stressors include the loss of parental role, uncertainty, and seeing their child in pain.
Our aims were 1) Studying which are the most stressful aspects of the PICU and which variables are related
to stress among Spanish parents and 2) Studying the psychometric properties of a questionnaire to assess
parental stress in PICU. A total of 196 parents completed the stress scale after child’s discharge. Three and
six months later we assessed anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and posttraumatic
growth (PTG). Reliability, correlation, and Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFA) were conducted. The most
stressful aspects were the behaviors and emotional responses of the child and the loss of their parental role.
Age, gender, severity of the child’s condition, length of admission, spiritual beliefs, and mechanical
ventilation were associated to stress. Stress predicted anxiety, depression, PTSD and PTG months after the
discharge. Two factors emerged from the CFA of the scale(X2/df=2.65; CFI=.93; IFI=.93; RMSEA=.09)that
showed an adequate internal consistency(α=.80) and validity. Parental stress is related to distress months
after discharge, so it is crucial to develop interventions to reduce it. This study gives us clues about how
these interventions should be designed. Also, our questionnaire is useful for clinical and research purposes.

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O763
RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE SPANISH VERSION OF THE
BRIEF RESILIENCE SCALE
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Rocío Rodríguez-Rey, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Jesús Alonso-Tapia, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

Resilience is defined as the ability to recover from stressing circumstances. However, all resilience measures
with exception of the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) (Smith et al, 2008) assess resources that make resilience
possible instead of recovery. In this work we attempted to adapt the BRS to Spanish population. The
psychometric properties of the BRS were examined in four samples: parents of critically ill children, parents
of children with cancer, parents of children with intellectual disabilities or development disorders and
general population (total N= 532). Resilience was measured with the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale in
all samples.Parents of critically ill children completed a BRS retest along with theHospital Anxiety and
Depression Scale and the Davidson Trauma Scale 3 and 6 months after discharge. Coping strategies were
assessed in the other samples. The BRS showed adequate internal consistency (ranging from .72 to .86) and
test-retest reliability (ranging from .65 to .76, p<.001). Confirmatory factor analyses showed that the BRS is
mono-factorial(X2/df=2.47; GFI=.98; CFI=.98; IFI=.98; RMSEA=.053) Also, the questionnaire showed
adequate convergent and predictive validity. Differences in the level of resilience were only significant
between parents of critically ill children (mean 18.76) and parents of children with cancer (mean 16.61).In
conclusion, the Spanish BRS is a reliable means of assessing resilience as the ability to bounce back.

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O766
NEW METHODOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF WORK-RELATED STRESS:
COMBINATION OF OBJECTIVE, SUBJECTIVE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL
DATA
D12. Work and organization - Safety culture and climate
Nunzia Santacroce, Psyche at Work Srl S, Bari – Italy
Roberta Clemente, Psyche at Work Srl S, Bari – Italy

The aim of this study is to present a new method of assessment of Work-Related Stress (WRS). It is a
method developed by Psyche at Work SrlS that integrates technical, psychological and physiological
approach. According to the guidelines of the Consultative Committee (Legislative Decree 81/08), for the first
time in Apulia a company has evaluated the WRS adding three markers of Sympathetic System activity to
the organizational data and workers' perceptions. From theoretical point of view stress includes: a) stimulus,
which is the environmental cause of illness (the objective measure); b) perceptive and cognitive transduction
of stimulus that causes negative reactions to stimulus (the subjective measure); c) internal reaction of the
organism, the physiological changes caused by a dysfunctional activation of the Sympathetic System of the
Autonomic Nervous System (the physiological measure). Our design is based on the triangulation criteria of
three kinds of WRS data collected by scientifically validated tools: organizational data (sentinel events,
factors of work content and work contest); perception of organizational data referred by workers; markers of
Sympathetic tone: Heart Rate, Heart Rate Variability and Galvanic Skin Response. We have obtained an
accurate WRS value. Moreover, in cooperation with a Job Physician we have validated a diagnosis of
hypertension for a worker with higher values of WRS across the three criteria of analysis.

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O767
THE FREQUENCY AND ROLE OF POSITIVE EMOTIONS DURING
CRISES AND ITS RELATION WITH POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH.
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Rocío Rodríguez-Rey, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Jesús Alonso-Tapia, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

The negative effects of traumatic events (mainly posttraumatic stress disorder) have been widely studied;
however, more recently some researchers have focused on the role that positive emotions play during
traumatic events and its positive effects after crises. In this work we studied the positive and negative
emotions that parents experience during their child’s unexpected admission to aPediatric Intensive Care Unit
(PICU) and its effect on posttraumatic growth(PTG) in the aftermath of crisis. A total of 48 parents whose
children had been unexpectedly admitted to a PICU answered the Fredrickson’s modified Differential
Emotions Scale and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and 6 months later, the Posttraumatic Growth
Inventory. Positive emotions were almost twice more common than negative emotions. The most frequently
experienced emotions were gratitude, love and stress/anxiety. Positive emotions were positively correlated to
resilience (r=.46; p=.001) and to PTG(r=.423; p=.018). As regression analysis showed, PTG can be predicted
from positive emotions. Half of the parents (51.62%) indicated that they had experienced a positive change
to a great degree as a result of their child’s admission. Those who experience positive emotions in the midst
of the traumatic event were more likely to have higher resilience and to experience more PTG. The
mechanisms by which positive emotions produce better long term outcomes as well as implications for
intervention are discussed.

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O778
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ETHNIC PREJUDICE AND LIFE-TIME
TRAUMA EXPOSURE IN LITHUANIA
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Paulina Želvienė, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Evaldas Kazlauskas, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Background: Prejudice research revealed more than 25 individual variables related with prejudice, however
little is known about effects of trauma exposure on prejudice. Our main goal of this study was to examine the
relationship between ethnic prejudice and life-time trauma exposure. Methods: Sample of 626 participants
(59.9 % women, 40.1 % men) from Lithuanian general population with a mean age 39.00 (SD = 18.13) from
18 to 89 years participated in our study. Prejudice against minority ethnic groups in Lithuania was measured
by self-report Ethnic Prejudice Questionnaire (EPQ) developed by the authors of this study. Life-time trauma
exposure was measured using the Brief Trauma Questionnaire (BTQ). Results: Data analysis revealed
significant effect of trauma exposure to prejudice. Participants with high ethnic prejudice were more likely to
have experienced at least one traumatic event.Participants who reported high ethnic prejudice also had
experienced significantly more traumatic events than in low prejudice group. Conclusions: Our study
expands current knowledge on the variables related with prejudice, indicating, that exposure to traumatic
events might be important in understanding ethnic prejudice.

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O783
EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAUMA-FOCUSED PSYCHOSOCIAL
INTERVENTION: VILNIUS BEPP PILOT STUDY RESULTS
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence based psychotherapies
Lina Jovarauskaite, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Background. In a last few decades a growing number of studies revealed the effectiveness of Brief Eclectic
Psychotherapy (BEPP) for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The aim of the current study
was to evaluate the effectiveness of BEPP treatment on PTSD symptoms as well as functioning and
subjective well-being in Lithuania. Method. 15 patients (1 man and 14 women), aged from 20 to 55 years
participated in the current study. Participants had experienced various traumatic events such as sexual,
physical abuse, car accidents. Clinical assessments were carried out three times before, after the treatment
and six months later. Symptoms of PTSD were measured using Impact of Event Scale -Revised (IES-R),
CAPS, and to evaluate dynamics of functioning and subjective well-being were used CORE Outcome
Measure (CORE-OM). Results. Comparing pre-treatment, post-treatment and follow-up results there was a
significant reduction in symptoms of PTSD. Also there were revealed a significant improvement in daily
functioning and subjective well-being after the treatment and at 6 month follow-up. Conclusions. The current
study showed positive effects of BEPP therapy in decreasing PTSD symptoms, improving functioning and
subjective well-being.

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O795
RECOGNITION OF ANGER DEPENDING ON TEMPERAMENTAL
TRAITS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Elena Vorobyeva, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation
Vladimir Kosonogov, University of Murcia, Murcia - Spain
Alisa Titova, South Russian Institute for Humanities, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation

The current study explored the link between temperamental traits and the recognition of anger. Participants
(N = 69) watched morph faces which consisted of 100 frames (pictures) depicting a gradual transition from
anger to neutral face and vice versa. They were to indicate (without time restriction) at which frame (1-100),
in their opinion, the face changed its expression. Structure of Temperament Questionnaire was used to
measure temperamental traits of participants. We found positive correlations between the point of change
from anger to neutral face and social ergonicity (Pearson's r = .29, p = .01) and self-confidence (Pearson's r =
.39, p = .001), that means that participants with the high level of these traits recognised better anger in fading
expressions. Therefore, people with a high social ergonicity and self-confidence are more resistant to
perception of angry faces. We also found negative correlations between the point of change from neutral face
to anger and empathy (Pearson's r = -.24, p = .04) and intellectual endurance (Pearson's r = -.29, p = .01), that
means that participants with the high level of these traits recognised earlier anger in appearing expressions.
They empathise better and recognise anger faster, but it depends not only on empathy, but on intellectual
ergonicity as well. Taking into account that ergonicity (both social and intellectual) is a highly hereditary
temperamental trait, the found features of anger recognition may be hereditary as well.

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O798
THE RELATIONSHIP OF AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEMORY AND
DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS FOLLOWING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Gülşen Kaynar, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey
Nurhan Er, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey

The main purpose of this study is to compare autobiographical memories between two groups with and
without childhood trauma and to examine mediator role of autobiographical memory in the relationship
between childhood trauma and depressive symptoms. For this purpose, this study was conducted in two
stages. The data have gathered from 198 participants aged 19-30 at the first part of the study. By reaching
again 46 participants with only a history of chilhood trauma from 198 participants, the second part of the
study was created. One by one interview held with the participants at this stage. In the course of evaluating
the data, the memories (positive, negative and comparasion) have been compared according to three basic
dimensions including overgeneralization, detail of memory and effect of memory. Additionally, the role of
intrusive and avoidance were examined in relation between childhood trauma and depressive symptoms. The
results showed that participants with childhood trauma recalled more detailed memories of negative
childhood experience than participants without childhood trauma. But this effect reversed in positive and
comparison memories. In addition, it was found that the depressive symptoms are predicted by childhood
trauma experiences and levels of intrusive and avoidance mediate this relationship. These findings are
discussed in the light of autobiographical memory literature.

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O801
OBJECT-SPECIFIC SHORT-TERM MEMORY IN HEALTHY ELDERS
VERSUS YOUNG ADULTS: HIGH-DENSITY ERP AND BEHAVIORAL
STUDY
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Elena Mnatsakanian, Institute of HNA & Neurophysiology RAS, Moscow - Russian Federation

We aimed at studying the changes in short-term memory for different kinds of visual stimuli due to healthy
aging. Young adults (10 female and 12 male), aged 20-30 years and elder adults (12 female and 12 male),
aged 50-70 years, performed three delayed match-to-sample visual tasks. The stimuli were monochrome
photographs of unfamiliar faces, patterns composed of 8 squares, and 5-letter Russian abstract nouns.
Participants had to memorize the first stimulus in a pair and compare it to the second item presented with
2000 ms delay. The instruction was to press different buttons for matching and mismatching items. We
recorded 128-channel EEG/ERP and analyzed the visual response elicited by the first item in a pair and the
following slow potential (CNV), i.e., the encoding and short-term maintenance of information. The rates for
Elder group were lower, the motor reactions were longer, and the individual variability was higher compared
to Young group in all tasks. The ERP amplitudes were reduced for geometric pattern encoding, and
enhanced for faces and words in the Elder group (p<.05) in 150-250 ms. The reduction of activity was taskspecific in 450-900 ms (LPP and early CNV). The non-specific amplitude reduction (p<.05) was in P100
(90-140 ms) and P300 (250-450 ms), and the non-specific amplitude increase was in N280 (250-450 ms) and
CNV (900-2000 ms) in the central region. This increased brain activity in Elder group can be a compensation
for age-related cognitive changes.

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O802
A VALUE-ATTITUDE-BEHAVIOR MODEL PREDICTING CONSUMER
BEHAVIOR
F17. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour, neuroeconomics, neuropolitics
Fatma Sevgili, Okan University, Istanbul – Turkey

The main aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between values and consumption, and to adduce
the mediating roles of materialism in this association. Values have been investigated through Schwartz's
main value dimensions in his Theory of Human Values: Self-Enhancement, Self-Transcendence, Openness
to Change and Conservation. Through the scope of Homer and Kahle's Value- Attitude-Behavior model; the
multiple relations and nomological network between the variables individual values-materialism-shopping
were investigated. The study was conducted on 485 participants and the data were gathered through
Schwartz's Portrait Values Questionnaire, Materialism Scale and Consumption Habits Survey. In order to
test the hypotheses, partial correlation analyses and hierarchical linear mediated regression analyses were
used as statistical methods. The results showed that shopping frequency is positively related with Self
Enhancement, while its associations with Self-Transendence and Conservation were negative. In the analyses
conducted to reveal the mediating role of materialism between values, Self-Enhancement, Self-Transendence
and Conservation, and frequency of shopping; it was found that when materialism was entered in the
regression equation, the standardized regression coefficients of the values became insignificant; showing that
materialism fully mediated the relationship between values and the frequency of shopping.

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O807
WRITING SKILLS OF NATIVE ITALIAN SPEAKERS AND SECONDLANGUAGE LEARNERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL: A LONGITUDINAL
STUDY
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Carmen Gelati, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Maestri Grazia, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Federica Durante, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

Writing is a demanding task that involves many cognitive processes. As reported in the literature, such a task
is even more complex for second-language (SL) learners who have more difficulties in spelling and text
composition. This study aimed to analyze the following: a) the differences between native speakers and SL
learners in Italian primary schools; b) the specific writing skills affected; and c) the role of motivation (selfconcept of writing). The participants were 198 primary school students (94 male, 104 female): 102 in 3rd
grade (51 Italian, 51 SL learners) and 96 in 5th grade (48 Italian, 48 SL learners). Tasks and standardized
tests were administered at the beginning and the end of the school year to measure self-concept in writing,
handwriting fluency, spelling, sentence construction, and text production (length, sentence complexity,
quality, correctness and structure). Repeated measures ANOVA and MANOVA were performed. Italian
children perceived themselves as more competent, achieved better performance in spelling, sentence
construction and wrote better, more correct, and complex texts independent of grade. Although the
performance of SL learners improved, the gap with native speakers persisted at the end of the school year. A
regression analysis also showed that self-concept in writing predicted text quality. These results indicate that
instructional intervention focused on the identified difficulties and motivation to write is necessary for SL
learners.

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O820
PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF RUSSIAN STUDENTS
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Regina Ershova, Moscow State Regional Institute of Social Studies and Humanities, Kolomna - Russian
Federation
Natalia Varchenko, Sambon Precision & Electronics Co Ltd. (Korea), Moscow - Russian Federation
Konstantin Gankin, Sambon Precision & Electronics Co Ltd. (Korea), Moscow - Russian Federation

The new concept of teacher education in Russia is intended to change the system of teacher training.
Unfortunately it is not based on knowledge of the psychological characteristics of today's students. In 2013
we studied cognitive abilities, psycho-emotional portrait, psychosocial characteristics and psychophysical
condition of students of teacher training institution of higher education. We used pupillometer "SS & S"
(Sambon Stress & Soul pupillometer), which allows to determine the physiological and psychological
characteristics of a person based on the analysis of the pupil `s reaction to the light flash. 466 students took
part in our research: 331 females, 135 males. Pupillometry demonstrated that about 13 % of students had
intensive, and 11,04% acute pathological fatigue, thus, a fifth of the surveyed needed rest and recovery. 17%
of students showed the residual effects of resource loss. About 11-14% of the students had excessive,
pathological neuroticism, anxiety, emotional impulsivity and extraversion. The attention switching exceeded
the age norm by one third. 13,95% showed extremely fast switching, high distractibility, inability to
concentrate on one thing, reduced ability to memorize and remember the information. The results of study
show the actual need of psychological support of the education process in higher educational institutions.

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O838
ASSESSING GIFTED CHILDREN: PSYCHOMETRIC AND
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILES
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Cristina Morrone, University of Pavia, Pavia - Italy
Maria Assunta Zanetti, University of Pavia, Pavia - Italy

The aim of the presentation is to discuss the neuropsychological approach in the assessment of gifted
children. The use of different tools for the clinical assessment of gifted children is warranted by the existence
of different aspects of giftedness as well as great variation within this population (Assouline et al., 2010;
Flanagan et al., 2010; Sternberg, 2007). Using the Cattell-Horn-Carroll theory (CHC; McGrew, 1997) and
the Planning Attention Simultaneous Successive theory (PASS; Das et al., 1994), the present study explores
the performance and the executive functioning underlying the information processing of a sample of 42
Italian gifted children aged 6 – 13 years. All children were administered the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for
Children - 4th Edition (WISC-IV; Wechsler, 2003) and the Cognitive Assessment System (CAS; Das,
Naglieri, 1997). The WISC-IV results reveal a lower performance in processing speed and working memory
when compared to verbal comprehension and perceptual reasoning. CAS scores indicate simultaneous
processing as gifted children’s preferential modality of learning. A comparison between the two instruments
reveals that attention has an important role in the profile of these children. The integration of the two
approaches could explain different aspects of giftedness and have diagnostic utility, particularly in the
identification of twice exceptional gifted. The findings also make a useful contribution to intervention
planning for gifted children.

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O840
COURSE OF SUBCLINICAL POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PSYCHOTIC
SYMPTOMS AND THEIR ASSOCIATIONS WITH CLINICAL AND
FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Mayke Janssens, Maastricht University, Maastricht - Netherlands
Lindy-Lou Boyette, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Netherlands
Henriëtte Heering, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Netherlands
Tineke Lataster, Maastricht University, Maastricht - Netherlands

Previous research has shown that the persistence of subclinical positive psychotic symptoms is one of the
mechanisms involved in transition from health to psychotic disorder. The present study investigates the
influence of the course of subclinical symptoms on clinical as well as functional outcome in individuals with
average and high genetic risk of psychotic disorder. We investigated (i) whether this mechanism is unique to
subclinical positive symptoms or can be extrapolated to subclinical negative symptoms, and (ii) what the role
of genetic risk is on the development of persistent subclinical symptoms and on the subsequent association
with outcome. A broad perspective on outcome was taken, assessing various measures of clinical as well as
functional outcome. Results show that, in addition to the more widely studied subclinical positive symptoms,
the persistence of subclinical negative symptoms is also associated with poor outcome. This underscores the
importance of assessing the temporal course of both symptom clusters in relation to clinical and functional
outcome. Moreover, the course of subclinical psychotic symptoms was shown to be under the influence of
genetic risk, with high genetic risk associated with more persistent subclinical symptoms. The subsequent
effect of persisting subclinical symptoms on outcome, however, was not contingent on genetic risk. This
suggests that the influence of genetic risk is most prominent in the early stages of symptom-development.

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O855
ORIENTATION ON TEAM ROLES CONNECTION WITH GENERAL
ENTERPRISING TENDENCY AMONG WORKERS OF PRODUCTION
ENTERPRISES
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Alina Bezditko, G.S. Kostyuk Institute of Psychology, Kiev - Ukraine
Irina Bondarevskaya, G.S. Kostyuk Institute of Psychology, Kiev – Ukraine

The objective of this research is to reveal connections between orientation on team roles and general
enterprising tendency. The research was conducted among 268 workers of production enterprises in
Dniprodzerzhynsk and Zaporizhzhya who were engineers, economists and managers. Respondents were 34
% male and 66 % female. Belbin’s method and General Enterprising Tendency Test were used in the
research. Results showed positive statistically significant correlation between orientation on team role
“plant” and enterprising abilities (p = 0,000). Thus, the more developed are enterprising abilities among
production enterprise workers the more often they tend to be oriented on the team role “plant”. Negative
statistically significant correlations between enterprising abilities and orientation on team roles“shaper” (p =
0,033), “teamworker” (p=0,000), and “completer” (p=0,015) enable to conclude that the more developed are
enterprising abilities among production enterprise workers the less they are apt to orientation on the team
roles “shaper”, “teamworker”, and “completer”. It is possible to conclude that development of enterprising
abilities among workers oriented on team roles “shaper”, “teamworker”, and “completer” would enrich
teamwork with wider variety of work implementation. The results of the study can be used by organizational
psychologists as well as managers of organizations in the process of recruitment and implementation of
organizational training.

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O861
GENDER DIFFERENCES ON STEM INTEREST COMPLEXITY AND STEM
CAREER INTENTIONS
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Yonca Toker, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

Gender differences have been reported on vocational interests with men scoring higher on investigative and
realistic interests that pertain to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) areas. The present
study extends STEM-related vocational gender differences by utilizing an assessment of interests towards
STEM tasks with increasing complexity. Specifically, interest complexity was measured within the domains
of numeric tasks, symbolic tasks, spatial tasks, and STEM-related ideas. In a sample of 459 university
students enrolled in STEM majors, men indicated higher interests in all domains than women. A reduced
sample of 271 students was given descriptions of three clusters of STEM occupations obtained from the
ONET database, which spanned high, medium-to-high and medium complexity occupations as indicated by
the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Descriptions of each cluster included occupational titles (e.g. electricselectronics technician), basic activities, and skills, abilities (e.g. critical thinking, technology design,
originality) characterizing the complexity level of the cluster. Women reported intentions for working in
medium-to-high and high-complexity occupations to a lesser extent than men. According to regression
analyses the association between gender and complex occupational career intentions disappeared when
symbolic and spatial interests were entered into the equation, indicating the importance of such interests in
career orientation.

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O864
PROACTIVE COPING AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG
ORGANIZATIONAL NEWCOMERS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Katarzyna Slebarska, University of Silesia, Katowice – Poland

The main goal of the study was to investigate the role of proactive coping in well-being in the new
workplace. The study was conducted among individuals who are especially vulnerable for negative effects
during adaptation process, namely organizational newcomers. The sample consisted of the new workers
(n=140) who voluntary agreed to participate in the study. The relationship between psychosocial factors and
proactive coping in a new workplace have been examined in relation to job satisfaction and stress. The
regression analysis showed significant relation between proactive coping and job satisfaction. In follow,
mediation analysis indicated this kind of coping as mediating the relation between both, self-efficacy and
emotional costs, and job satisfaction. The social support was assumed in the study as an important
environmental factor during adaptation process. The results demonstrated direct and moderation effect of
received social support on proactive coping and its relation to newcomers’ well-being.

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O872
MODERATION OF RESOURCES DEPLETION: DIFFERING EFFECTS OF
AUTONOMY SUPPORTING VS. CONTROL EXERTING AND INDIVIDUAL
DIFFERENCES IN ACTION CONTROL MECHANISMS EFFICIENCY
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Romana Kadzikowska-Wrzosek, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty in Sopot, Sopot, Poland

According to Baumeister and colleagues the strength ego model, self-regulation appears to deplete a needed
resource, which leads to poorer regulation subsequently (Baumeister, Heatherton & Tice,1994). However, in
the light of the research results it seems that the autonomously motivated self-regulation may be less
depleting than extrinsically motivated self-control (Moller, Deci &Ryan, 2006;Muraven,
2008;Muraven,Rosman & Gagné, 2007; Ryan &Deci, 2008).Three experimental studies were designed to
answer two questions:First - does external control versus autonomy support has different effect on the
amount of depletion? Second – do individual differences in state vs. action orientation (Kuhl, 1995)
moderate the amount of depletion in the context of control vs. autonomy support? Consistent with
expectations the amount of “ego depletion” was grater in external control context then in autonomy
supporting context. Depletion effect was also less for action –oriented participants with autonomy supporting
instruction than for state –oriented participants with the same instruction. Action –oriented participants were
grater depleted when instruction for “depleting ego” task didn’t explain reasons for doing this task .The
interaction between the type of depletion manipulation and individual differences in state vs. action control
suggests that the amount of effort which requires self-regulation depends in part, on the level of autonomy
experienced.

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O876
CULTURE AS INTERVENTION
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
Susana Helm, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu - United States

Scott Okamoto, Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu - United StatesWayde Lee, Kahua Ola Hou,
Hoaloha58, Kaunakakai - United StatesVanda Hanakahi, Hoaloha58, Kaunakakai - United States
Purpose. This presentation will describe the concept of “culture as intervention.” Theory/Rationale. While
multicultural and cross cultural psychology theories are well recognized, the age of globalization
marginalizes culture-specific ideologies. This is relevant in the United States where health disparities
continue to plague colonized people and places, such as Hawai`i and indigenous Hawaiians. Not only is
“culture as intervention” requested and often demanded by indigenous and ethnic/racial minority
communities, tribes, and elders, there is a burgeoning literature supporting the approach. Methods/Results.
Case studies are described. 1) Ho`ouna Pono is a school-based intervention where the majority of students
Hawaiian. Based on mixed-methods pre-prevention studies, a video-enhanced curriculum was developed
with students, in collaboration with local schools where it is implemented. 2) Puni Ke Ola is a grassroots
effort to eliminate drug and alcohol related health disparities in Hawaiian communities. Using photovoice
with Hawaiian teens, the intervention was identified, then validated via community based cultural auditing
and scholarly activities. Conclusion/Implications. Culture as intervention requires deep-structure culturecentric knowledge around which an intervention is developed, implemented, and evaluated; thus must be
community science. The link between culture and community science will be highlighted, as it pertains to
equitable growth in the globalization era.

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O881
EFFECTIVENESS OF MINDFULNESS IN SMOKING CESSATION
Aimiliza Stefanidou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papanikolaou Hospital, Thessaloniki - Greece
Athanasia Pataka, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papanikolaou Hospital, Thessaloniki - Greece

Despite the existing smoking cessation interventions, quit rates remain low and relapse the most likely
outcome of any given cessation attempt often associated with psychological stress and negative affect. The
purpose of this paper is to highlight the psychological construct of mindfulness and provide an overview of
the empirical literature on the effects of mindfulness training, as a novel yet promising treatment intervention
for smoking cessation. Mindfulness, through its present-moment awareness trait may facilitate smoking
cessation by weakening associations between distress and behavioral responses and lessening the tendency
of smokers to reduce negative affect by smoking.Emerging evidence suggests that mindfulness-based
approaches to smoking cessation may be effective for many smokers but even more to some neglected
subgroups in smoking cessation research such as weight-concerned or highly anxious smokers.Finally, the
paper outlines the need for future research to incorporate mindfulness practices in clinical smoking cessation
treatment and relapse prevention.

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O882
THE RELATIONSHIP OF MOTHER’S ATTACHMENT OF HER CHILD
WITH HER REACTIONS IN EMOTIONAL SITUATIONS
A04. General issues and basic processes - Psychobiology
Elena Nikolaeva, Petersburg State Transport University, Herzen State Pedagogical University, Saint
Petersburg - Russian Federation
Vera Merenkova, Eletz State University, Eletz - Russian Federation

The purpose of this research was to show the connections of the mother’s attachment with her heart rate
variability in emotional situations. Overall 100 mothers with children in their first years of life were
examined. A questionnaire evaluating the attitude of a mother toward a child during its first two years of life
(Vereshagina & Nikolaeva, 2009) was used. To analyze the heart rate variability of mothers three
consecutive recordings of 300 R-R intervals (a fixed number, making it possible to successfully evaluate the
high and low frequency waves of the heart rate) were made. The first record was made in the rest situation,
during the second record mothers were asked about positive situations connecting with their children and
during the third record mother were asked about any negative situations with their children. There were a
few numbers of mothers with high level of attachment. We have shown the connections between mother’s
attachment and heart rate variability just for mothers with children in their first year of life. There are no any
relationships between parameters of mothers with children in their second year of life. The higher the
mother’s attachment level was the higher her heart rate variability during remembering of the positive
situations with the child and the low level of variability during remembering of negative situations. These
connections were vice versa for mothers with low attachment level. The work is supported by grant of RGNF
№ 14-16-48005 a(p)

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O883
NUTRITION AND GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS IN AUTISM
SPECTRUM DISORDERS: IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN GUT
MICROBIOTA AND ASD?
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Ilaria Basadonne, University of Trento, Rovereto – Italy
Alessandro Zandonà, University of Trento, Trento – Italy
Cesare Furlanello, Bruno Kessler Foundation, Trento – Italy
Paola Venuti, University of Trento, Rovereto – Italy

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are early-onset pervasive neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by
social and communication impairments, restricted interests and stereotyped behaviors. To date, hereditability
studies and the existence of different ASD phenotypes lead to the hypothesis that ASD is a multifactorial
pathology where a genetic predisposition interacts with environmental factors. Moreover, gastroenterological
studies indicate a high incidence of gastrointestinal disorders among ASD, but the cause is still unclear. For
this study we collected information about gastrointestinal conditions of ASD children, their nutritional
history (e.g. formula milk during lactation) and present diet (e.g. food selectivity, gluten or casein free diet)
and related them to each other and to children’s ASD phenotype. We also explored how these aspects are
managed by parents and at school, and which difficulties parents may face, in order for us to plan a support
intervention. Furthermore, supported by the concept of brain-gut-microbiota axis (the complex system of
bidirectional interactions between central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract and microorganisms
inhabiting the gut), we hypothesize a possible role for microbiota in ASD etiology. Hence, we are going to
typify the microbiota of ASD children, their parents and a not affected sibling with metagenomic technics in
order to evaluate its composition in light of genetic proximity, nutritional habits and ASD phenotype.

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O884
COMMUNICATION, FAMILY AND SEXUAL HEALTH IN COLOMBIAN
COLLEGE’S STUDENTS
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Ana Fernanda Uribe Rodriguez, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga – Colombia

Communication and family functioning are protective factors in sexual and reproductive health, strengthens
self-care and reduce psychosocial risk behaviors in college students. The aim is to establish the relationship
between family communication and sexual and reproductive health among university students in Colombia.
The design is expofacto with a non-probabilistic sample. The sample consisted of 489 university students
and 138 parents of three Colombian cities (Bucaramanga, Cali and Cúcuta). The average age was 19.4 years,
and TD of 2.5. MOS, and APGAR CCVSA (MOH, 1997) instruments were applied. The results indicate that
family functioning and social support reduce risk behaviors of college students. Communication on issues
related to planning, sexual behavior and relationships is higher among college students and their mothers.
Gender difference were identified in educational guidelines on sexual health, being more lenient with men.
The main risk behaviors are the number partners (x = 6 per year), no condom use, substance abuse and lack
of information. There is a correlation between social support and sexual risk behaviors. Parents-offspring
relationships contribute to affective and effective communication on sexual and reproductive health.
Promotion and prevention in family contexts reduce risk behavior and increase self-care behaviors.

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O888
A NOVEL APPROACH TO INCREASING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
IN THERAPY: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ONLINE MOTIVATIONAL TOOL
FOR CLINICIANS
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence based psychotherapies
Terra Kowalyk, McGill University, Montreal – Canada
Gabriela Ionita, McGill University, Montreal – Canada
Marilyn Fitzpatrick, McGill University, Montreal – Canada

Despite the well-established efficacy of psychotherapy, a small but important percentage of clients fail to
improve or even deteriorate in therapy. Monitoring client progress through the use of Progress Monitoring
(PM) measures has been shown to be an effective way for clinicians to identify clients who are not
progressing well in treatment. These measures also provide clinicians with a number of other benefits, which
include improved client outcomes, reduced no-show rates and providing a means for service quality
evaluation. However, the majority of practicing therapists are unfamiliar with these measures. Currently
there are no instruments to guide practitioners in choosing a measure that fits their practice. Based on the
Knowledge-to-Action (KTA) framework, the current research sought to create an informational/motivational
tool to increase PM usage and to assist clinicians in selecting an appropriate measure. Results from the
largest survey of Canadian Psychologists’ perceptions toward PM measures in 2012 were used to inform the
creation and development of this online tool. This paper presents a novel approach to transforming research
into an applicable format for clinicians to use in their practice. Future directions of this project will be
discussed, including ways to optimize PM utilization and dissemination strategies for the website. This
program is one strategy to engage experienced therapists in increasing evidence-based tools in their practice.

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O890
NARRATIVE STRUCTURE AND AFFECTIVE TONE OF LIFE STORIES
AND POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH IN ORGAN TRANSPLANT
RECIPIENTS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Marta Boczkowska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw – Poland
Mateusz Zatorski, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznan – Poland
Mariusz Zięba, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznan – Poland

Narrative is a way of organizing episodes, actions, and accounts of one’s actions (Sarbin, 1986). Many
authors indicate that construct cognitive representation of traumatic events in a narrative form plays a
positive role in the process of the re-adaptation to trauma (McAdams, 2012; Neimeeyer, 2001, 2006;
Pennebaker & Seagal, 1999). The affective tone of narration is created in early childhood, affects the
narrative form during the entire human life (McAdams, 1993) and involves the satisfaction of life and
psychological well-being (McAdams et al., 2001). We present the study of organ transplant recipients: after
having a kidney (N= 51) or liver (N= 48) transplant. In the first stage of the study, 4 weeks after
transplantation, the participants told two stories about important, freely chosen events from their lives.
Nonetheless, one of the events should come from the period while waiting for the transplant. During the
second meeting, which took place 10–12 months later, the posttraumatic growth and the level of patients’ life
satisfaction were measured. Medical information on the patients’ health condition was also gathered. It was
found that the affective tone of narration concerning events from the past was associated with the level of
posttraumatic growth measured 10–12 months later. Also important is the tendency to construct stories about
their experiences in narrative form.

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O891
MECHANISMS UNDERLYING FLUENT-READING DEVELOPMENT:
IMPLICATIONS FROM STUDIES ON STUDENTS WITH ENGLISHLANGUAGE READING DISABILITIES
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Jamie Metsala, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax - Canada

This paper will present data from studies on students with reading disabilities toward illuminating
mechanisms critical to fluent-reading development. Fluency remains of the utmost importance as even for
interventions effective for word-reading accuracy and reading comprehension, fluency standard-scores
remain far below typically-achieving peers (see Torgesen & Hudson, 2006). Theories of reading acquisition
have frequently emphasized the role of increasing orthographic knowledge in fluent reading development
(e.g., Ehri, 2014). While fluency-interventions for English students tend to focus at the level of connectedtext reading (e.g., Chardet al., 2009), for more transparent orthographies interventions may be more apt to
focus on sublexical training (e.g., Heikkiläet al., 2013). Results from the presented studies will demonstrate
the unique prediction of automaticity and learning measures for sublexical orthographic patterns on later
reading fluency,and in an intervention targeting this knowledge, show increased standard fluencyscores.English-language readers who have a specific fluency-deficit are examined, as response to reading
interventions may be similar to disabled readers in more transparent orthographies for which fluency is the
major difficulty. Implications for developmental theories offluent-reading across more and less transparent
orthographies are discussed within this context of attention to sublexical orthographic knowledge and
automaticity.

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O892
THREE-YEAR CORRELATION BETWEEN TRAFFIC
ACCIDENTS AND CAR-DRIVER OFFENCES
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Tsuneo Matsuura, Jissen Women's University, Tokyo - Japan
Yasushi Nishida, Institute for Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis, Tokyo - Japan

Some analyses with official statistics indicate a weak correlation between traffic accidents and offences.
Traffic offences are thus risky behavior causing traffic accidents. However, this relationship may be due to
the effect of travel distance on accidents and offences. The research examines whether there is still a
correlation after the effect of travel distance is eliminated. We issued questionnaires to drivers who came to
driving license centers to renew their driving licenses Japanese drivers must renew their driver licenses
every 3 or 5 years. Survey items included age; sex; the number of at-fault accidents, not-at-fault accidents,
and traffic offences for the last three years; annual travel distance (kilometers-driven); and type of vehicle
driven. Car drivers who replied correctly to the items were analyzed (n = 6,250 for males and n = 4,796 for
females).The correlation between accidents and offences was r = .16. Although the relationship was weak,
the accident rate of drivers with one or more offences was 2.5 to 4 times larger than that of drivers with no
offence. The partial correlation after removing the effect of travel distance was the same as the abovementioned correlation (r = .15). The correlation for aged drivers (65+) was r = .26, higher than that for all
drivers. We conclude that the weak correlation between accidents and offences was not a spurious
correlation due to the effect of travel distance. A higher correlation for aged drivers suggests that their
driving behavior leading to traffic offences is more likely to cause traffic accidents.

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O895
PRIMARY CARE TEAM COMMUNICATION NETWORKS, QUALITY OF
CARE AND COSTS FOR PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Marlon Mundt, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison - United States
Filip Agneessens, University of Surrey, Guildford - United Kingdom
Wen-Jan Tuan, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison - United States
Larissa Zakletskaia, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison - United States
Valerie Gilchrist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison - United States

Introduction: While emerging consensus shows that primary care teams play an important role in providing
the best quality of care to patients with diabetes, little evidence is available on how communication and
coordination contribute to the team’s capacity to deliver high quality care at lower cost. We investigated how
primary care team communication patterns (or networks) may contribute to higher quality of care and lower
cost for patients with diabetes. Methods: We surveyed 155 health professionals at 6 US primary care clinics
about team communication and climate.Generalized linear mixed modeling (GLMM) related in-degree
(communication ties directed to an individual) and density (ratio of communication ties present out of total
ties possible) of face-to-face and electronic communication to patient outcomes, health utilization, and costs,
while adjusting for patient-level and clinic-level covariates. Results: A one standard deviation increase in
face-to-face communication density within the primary care team was associated with 50% fewer hospital
visit days and US$1215 per patient lower health-care costs in the past 12 months for the team’s diabetic
patients. Diabetic patients of teams with more than a single RN communicating with the MD had 72% more
hospital visit days, and US$845 greater health care costs. Discussion:Interventions targeting primary care
team social interactions may improve outcomes for patients with diabetes and reduce health-care utilization
and costs.

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O901
IMPACT OF A MILD PERINATAL PATHOLOGY OF CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM ON THE MENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN
B14. Development and education - Developmental disorders in health
Alfiya Sultanova, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation

Perinatal pathology of nervous system (PPNS) is one of the most important factors which cause deviations of
ontogenesis. The purpose of this study was to analyze the mental development of children with mild PPNS in
their medical history. 170 children, 5-9 years old, have been investigated: 1) 100 neurological healthy
children with mild PPNC in their anamnesis; 2) 70 healthy children without perinatal damages CNS. We
used neuropsychological Luria's tests, parents’ and teachers’ surveys, cognitive tests. Research results
showed that in the preschool period (age 5-6 y.) two major violations are the bases of deviations in mental
development: neurodynamic dysfunctions (inertness, fatigability, sluggishness or hyperactivity etc.) and the
lack of development of executive functions. At the beginning school education (age 7-9 y.) the deficit of
executive functions and mild developmental disorders of mental processes are the main features of these
children. Significant differences between groups were obtained in the study of voluntary attention, verbal
memory, visual and tactile gnosis, phonemic hearing. The children more often have learning difficulties in
reading, writing, getting used to the school rules. These deviations led to the secondary disorders - reduced
cognitive motivation, low self-esteem, disruption of relationships with peers. Thus, children with mild PPNS
need the complex medical-psychology-social assistance for optimization of course of mental development.

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O916
A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY: A PSYCHOLOGICAL LOOK INTO
REASONS BEHIND THE PERSISTENT READING OF ESCAPIST FICTION
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Rebecca Blyth, Victoria University, Melbourne - Australia

The purpose of this presentation is to delve into the psychological reasons behind why people keep reading
escapist fiction, and constantly devouring more. The three key reasons that I will look at and argue are: the
fundamental human needs of discovery, adventure and love; identification and verisimilitude with fictional
life stories helping reality; and the escapist experience with transportation and flow states that leave the
reader wanting to stay in the fictional world and replicate that experience. Some research has been done into
different reasons why people read fiction for leisure, the effects on the reader and theories of narrative
transportation, but I have found nothing that discusses in-depth why readers want to repeatedly escape into a
fictional world beyond that of relaxation and distraction. This research paper is based on different theoretical
research and its application to the subject, but also the use of quotes from escapist fiction novels to illustrate
the ideas discussed. Although further empirical research will enhance the knowledge in the field, from this
research I found that the outlined key reasons behind constantly seeking an escape into a fictional world are
valid and invaluable in the psychological research into reading habits. Experiencing the foreign in the escape
is satisfied with the safety of reality, while readers are stimulated by the act of mentally visualising the
unfolding events, expanding one’s mental capacities and well-being.

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O920
THE INFLUENCE OF RELATEDNESS NEED SATISFACTION BETWEEN
CHARITABLE BEHAVIOR AND WELL-BEING IN CHINA
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Taoran Zeng, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - Chine
Jiang Jiang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - Chine
Yannan Ke, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - Chine
Chong Zhang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - Chine

According to the self-determination theory, the goal of current study was to explore the potential mediating
effect of relatedness need satisfaction between the relation of charitable behavior and well-being in China.
Study 1 was a cross-sectional design using questionnaires. Participants were asked to complete the charitable
behavior scale, the relatedness need satisfaction scale, and the personally expressive activities questionnaire
online respectively. The results indicated that charitable behavior in daily life satisfied the individuals’ trait
relatedness need, and then increased both hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Study 2 is a field experiment.
After being primed donation behavior by a scenario, participants’ state relatedness need satisfaction and
well-being were measured. The results also showed that charitable behavior promoted individuals’ hedonic
and eudaimonic well-being through satisfying inner relatedness need. In other words, relatedness need
satisfaction played a mediating role between charitable behavior and hedonic/eudaimonic well-being. The
current research reveals a mechanism by which charitable behavior increases both hedonic and eudainonic
well-being through the mediating influence of the satisfaction of relatedness need in China. Keywords:
charitable behavior, relatedness need satisfaction, well-being, hedonic well-being, eudaimonic well-being,
self-determination theory

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O923
PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF RUSSIAN STUDENTS
A14. General issues and basic processes - Personality
Regina Ershova, Moscow State Regional Institute of Social Studies and Humanities, Kolomna - Russian
Federation
Natalia Varchenko, Sambon Precision and Electronics Co. Ltd, (Korea), Moscow - Russian Federation
Konstantin Gankin, Sambon Precision and Electronics Co. Ltd, (Korea), Moscow - Russian Federation

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O924
SELF-EFFICACY, POSITIVE AFFECT, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL
SUCCESS: LONGITUDINAL RELATIONS
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Adam Żaliński, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland

One of the goals of scientific studies of entrepreneurship is to uncover the characteristics of processes which
power the economic growth. The present study adds to these evidence building on positive psychology and
personal resources perspectives. The research aims to reveal reciprocal relationships between positive
psychology variables and success in entrepreneurial activity, using longitudinal framework. It tests how
work specific self-efficacy, positive affect represented by enthusiasm, and subjective entrepreneurial success
reciprocally influence one another. A three-wave longitudinal study was conducted among a group of 209
entrepreneurs who established and run their small or medium sized businesses in Poland. The Polish versions
of work-related General Self-Efficacy Scale, Work Related Affect Scale, and Perceived Entrepreneurial
Success Scale were used. The findings of structural equation modelling for longitudinal data show that selfefficacy relates positively to positive affect and perceived success in entrepreneurial activity. These variables
show complex reciprocal relationships influencing each other over time. The findings demonstrate how
positive personal resources are intertwined with business performance.

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O925
TELLING CHILDREN THE PARENT'S CANCER: A SPECIFIC
INTERVENTION TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION INSIDE FAMILY
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Francesca Gallina, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Momcilo Jankovic, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Marco Bani, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Marina Elena Cazzaniga, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Lorenzo Tagliabue, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Umberto Mazza, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy

This presentation describes a multidisciplinary intervention dedicated to patients with cancer and with
underage children. It is well know that children of severely ill parents can develop emotional and behavioral
problems. Different studies underline the efficacy of an open communication with children about the
parents’ illness to reduce distress but also the difficulties of parents to explain it to their children. The project
aims to inform or improve the children’s knowledge of their parent’s cancer, facilitate children’s coping with
the illness, enhance parents’ competence and communication about cancer inside family. After the factfinding parents sessions, the pediatric hemato-oncologist and the psychologist, without parents’ presence;
explain to children, with the support of metaphors and images, the parent’s cancer and understand their needs
or fears. Then counseling sessions to parents are organized to increase the parental competence. It has been
realized a specific questionnaire to evaluate the family’s atmosphere and children psychological conditions
after the intervention. Actually 28 families have participated in the project. Preliminary quantitative analyses
underline the family satisfaction, the absence of severely psychological symptoms in children and the
increase of collaboration and communication in the family. Support for open communication in the family
about cancer should be acknowledged as an important aspect of oncology care to reduce family stress.

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O929
ADJUSTMENT TO RETIREMENT: THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL
PLANNING AND RETIREMENT RESOURCES
D13. Work and organization - Age and work
Dannii Y. L. Yeung, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Retirement is a major life event and successful adjustment will provide a nurturing environment for retirees
to prepare for a new chapter in late life. With reference to the resource-based dynamic perspective (Wang,
Henkens, & van Solinge, 2011), this study examined the relationships among pre-retirement planning,
retirement resources, attitudes toward retirement, and perceived adjustment to retirement in a sample of
Chinese pre-retirees. Working adults, who would retire from their jobs in the next 6 months, were invited to
take part in this study. Preliminary results showed that psychological preparatory behaviors were associated
with greater social and mental resources held by the participants. Pre-retirees with richer social and mental
resources were more likely to hold positive attitudes toward retirement, and perceive better adjustment to
retirement. The mediating role of retirement resources in the relationship between retirement planning and
adjustment will be explored and discussed. Findings of this study will provide recommendations to human
resources personnel for designing retirement preparation programs.

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O930
ASSESSMENT OF RISK FOR HARM TO SELF OR OTHERS FOR
PEOPLE WHO ENTER IN PRISON: THE EXPERIENCE AT THE
MONZA PRISON
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Manuela Valsecchi, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Francesca Cova, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Sara Mauri, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Paola Rubelli, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Emanuele Truisi, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Federico Zorzi, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Giorgio Rezzonico, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Umberto Mazza, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy

At the Monza prison, since September 2012, a clinical assessment’s protocol has been applied to people who
enter in prison to prevent harm to self or others. The protocol begins with a clinical session to explore these
areas of the J-SAT: juridical situation, history of aggressive acts, psychosocial evaluation, drug assumption,
presence of psychiatric disorder, suicide or self-harm risk, presence of anxious and depressive
symptomatology. In addition BIS-11 and CORE-OM questionnaires are administered to evaluate
impulsiveness and distress’ level. If positive results are detected, the possibility of a psychiatric advice is
considered and the prisoner is included in a monitoring and treatment plan, evaluating the development of
the clinical conditions. The MCM-III is also administered to investigate the structure and the functioning of
personality. CORE-OM re-testing, 3 and 6 months after, is used to evaluate the trend and the results of the
intervention. In 24 months, 2356 new prisoners have been evaluated: 91 of them have made self–harm acts
for a total of 205 acts and 17 are attempted suicides. Preliminary results confirm the importance of the
timeliness of the assessment and the psychological treatment at the beginning of a new or recidivist
imprisonment with specific attention to positive results at the CORE-OM: higher distress has been observed
in people who made self-harm acts.

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O931
WORK ROLE FIT, PSYCHOLOGICAL MEANINGFULNESS AND WORK
ENGAGEMENT AMONG MEN AND WOMEN
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Madelyn Geldenhuys, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg - South Africa
Ita Geyser, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg - South Africa

Orientation: Work role fit can enhance employees’ experience of meaningful work which is crucial in
increasing work engagement of employees. Thus, finding a match between the person and the organisation
may benefit both employees as well as the organisation. Research purpose: The aim of the study was to
investigate the relationships amongst work role fit, psychological meaningfulness and work engagement
among men and women and to test for a possible mediating effect of psychological meaningfulness on the
relationship between work role fit and work engagement. Motivation for the study: There are increasing
numbers of women within the workplace, which impacts the nature of jobs. It is therefore important that
managers consider the possibilities with regards to the experiences of psychological meaningfulness based
on gender at work and how it may affect the productivity of men and women differently. Research approach,
design and method: A quantitative approach was employed to gather the data for the study, utilising a crosssectional survey design. The sample (men = 188; women = 248) consisted of working employees from
various companies and positions in Gauteng, South Africa. Main findings: The results confirmed a positive
relationship between work-role fit, psychological meaningfulness and work engagement. Further, work role
fit predicts psychological meaningfulness, whilst work role fit and psychological meaningfulness predict
work engagement for South African employees. No significant differences were found between men and
women on these relationships. Practical/managerial implications: Employees within organisations should be
given the opportunity to identify meaningful work experiences as this increases work engagement levels
within the organisation. Internal work opportunities which are aligned with employees’ personal values
enhances these levels. Contribution/value-add:This research contributes to the sustainability of work
engagement by focussing on meaningful work as well as work role fit. This research furthermore adds to the
body of knowledge on positive work experiences.

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O932
THE CHARACTER STRENGTHS OF OBESE PEOPLE IN SOCIAL
PERCEPTION. EMPIRICAL RESEARCH
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Lidia Anna Wisniewska, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun - Poland
Agata Celinska-Miszczuk, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin - Poland

Obesity is one of the most important health problems worldwide. The prevalence rates of overweight and
obese people are increasing by year and the consequences for individuals, societies and economies are
severe. Apart from medical issues, there are difficulties with dealing with everyday life challenges, coping
with stress or even finding a job. The perception of obesity – as not an illness but often a flaw in the
character, an individual’s lack of discipline – leads to the development of different stereotypes and a biased
attitude. The ample empirical evidence shows that obese people are often perceived as incompetent, lazy and
untrustworthy. Moreover, they are aware of the existing bias and tend to withdraw from certain activities,
including participating in social life or even seeking medical assistance. The aim of the presented study was
to examine the perception of the character strengths of obese people by different social groups: e.g. students,
medical practitioners, psychologists. The survey conducted in Poland, consisted of several assessment
methods (e.g. measuring character strengths – own adaptation of Goldberg's International Personality Item
Pool – Values in Action Scales). The participants assessed how they perceived obese people and answered
questions about several aspects of their own functioning. The results show certain trends among different
groups. Thanks to the findings, it will be possible to better understand what can cause the bias and to create a
programme aimed at fighting the stereotypes against obese individuals.

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O937
THE INCONSISTENT SELF AND EMOTIONAL TRAUMAS PEOPLE AT
RISK OF SERIOUS DISORDERS
A17. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Germana Spagnolo, Associazione Psicologia Psicoterapia il Conventino, Bergamo - Italy

The inconsistent Self, having endured emotional traumas far too early in their lives, prove to be of very little
cohesion, and of fragile identity. Therefore, persons with little cohesive Self and fragile Self, are also poorly
equipped with adequate defenses to cope with the several family, environmental and social difficulties. Their
personality is often not completely structured, as it is not their identity, sometimes even the identity of
gender. The growth and, in particular, the pubertal phase of development that engages body and mind and
the next phase of adolescence, would probably require, for a successful outcome, the presence of a cohesive
Self and of an Ego strong enough to withstand the hormonal change and the new psychological needs. The
development of severe pathologies during the adolescence is then backed up by personality characteristics
corresponding to those of with an inconsistent Self. The development of serious disorders during the
adolescence might however be transient, if properly diagnosed and properly treated. It is therefore necessary
to establish a precise diagnosis and an appropriate course of treatment, also adopting the new techniques
for trauma care; but it is also needed to create new structures, using computer technologies already
available to us, which, by means of the quantum physics, are able to provide a quantitative and qualitative
analysis of the emotions experienced. Adults too could benefit from such facilities for the care of trauma.

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O940
SCHOOL CHILDREN’S FUTURE GOALS REGARDING WORK AND
FAMILY
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Mizuka Ohtaka, Yamanashi Gakuin, University, Kofu – Japan

Work–family conflict, a psychological aspect of work–life balance is divided into two categories: work
interfering with family (WIF) and family interfering with work (FIW). Studies indicate that while Americans
experience both WIF and FIW equally (Greenhaus, & Powell, 2002), Japanese experience more WIF than
FIW (Yamaguchi, 2010). This might be because the Japanese want to place family above work but cannot
avoid placing work above family. A survey targeting 1,152 Japanese school children, ‘Monograph school
children now, the world of boys, the world of girls, 2004 (Benesse Educational Research & Development
Institute)’, reported that 87.1% of the respondents wanted to place family above work in the future. It is
worth examining whether these goals are self-concordant (intrinsic and autonomous) or extrinsic. Previous
studies have showed that only when goals are self-concordant do they correlate with positive self-evaluation
and well-being (Judge, Bono, Erez, & Lockes, 2005; Masuda, & Sortheix, 2012). Therefore, if school
children’s goals of placing family above work correlate with positive self-evaluation and well-being, they are
intrinsic and autonomous as opposed to being extrinsic. This study examined these correlations by analysing
the above-mentioned survey secondarily. The results indicated that school children who evaluated
themselves positively and were happy wanted to place family above work in the future. This suggests that
their future goals are self-concordant.

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O946
PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASURES OF EMOTIONAL PROCESSES WITHIN
COUPLE INTERACTION: TOWARDS AN INTERDEPENDENCE
PERSPECTIVE
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Emilie Constan, University of Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq - France
Véronique Christophe, University of Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
François Gabrielli, University of Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Jean-Louis Nandrino, University of Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France

Rational. Intimacy is a “feeling of closeness and connectedness” (Sternberg, 1997) and is described as a
transactional process of emotions (Laurenceau et al., 1998). Emotional skills are important in couple
functioning (Levenson et al., 1994) and development or maintenance of intimacy (Odegaard, 1996). This
research explores emotional abilities that might influence the quality of the relationship by integrating
physiological measurement of emotional regulation. Method: Twenty heterosexual couples in a committed
relationship completed self-report questionnaires measuring partners’ emotional skills and their perception of
intimacy and marital satisfaction. Couples were asked to interact about a disagreement area and, a posteriori
viewed separately the conversation. During this “video-recall” session, physiological measures of emotional
processes (electrodermal response and heart rate variability) are recorded. Results: We observe a positive
effect of partners’ emotional skills on the abilities to regulate their emotions and the quality of the
relationship. In conflict context, patterns of emotional regulation differ between men and women.
Discussion: This research allows a better understanding of the emotional regulation process in a context of
couple interaction with a combination of subjective and objective measures. Gender differences and
interpersonal influence of this process on partners’ intimacy and marital satisfaction will be discussed in the
framework of marital therapy.

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O947
ITALIAN VERSION OF THE DRIVING-RELATED TEST BATTERY DRIVE
SCREENING (DRIVESC)
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Marcel Berthold, SCHUHFRIED GmbH, Mödling – Austria
Georg Mandler, SCHUHFRIED GmbH, Mödling – Austria
Daniela Mapelli, University of Padova, Padua – Italy
Sara Mondini, University of Padova, Padua – Italy
Marco Vetter, SCHUHFRIED GmbH, Mödling – Austria

The legal requirements for traffic psychological assessment stipulate that reliable instruments must be used.
Furthermore, international test certification procedures require various test-related quality criteria such as
reliability, validity and local norms to be considered. Drive Screening is a test battery consisting of three
different driving-related tests that assess obtaining an overview (ATAVT, Adaptive Tachistoscopic Traffic
Perception Test), reactive stress tolerance (DT, Determination Test) and reaction time (RT, Reaction Test).
DRIVESC is widely used in the assessment of fitness to drive in many different countries. For the Italian
version of DRIVESC a representative norm sample was collected in Italy based on the most recent census
and stratified by age (M=49.44, SD=18.94) and gender (188 female, 155 male). Reliability was found to be
above .8 for all tests. Construct validity was analyzed by various methods, e.g. confirmatory factor analysis.
The results confirm the construct validity of DRIVESC. In addition, the Italian norm sample was compared
to the norm samples of various European and Asian countries with regard to the above-mentioned quality
criteria. The present Italian version of DRIVESC therefore forms an evidence-based and empirically sound
foundation for the use of DRIVESC in the assessment of fitness to drive in accordance with the Italian legal
requirements.

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O948
BOUNDARY ISSUES IN ADDICTION TREATMENT: A PSYCHODYNAMIC
REVIEW
E04. Health and clinical intervention - Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapies
Gelena Lazos, Institute of Psychology, Kiev - Ukraine

Addiction has been described as self-medication (Murphy &Khantzian, 1995), transitional object (Johnson,
1998), and ego atrophy (Fine & Juni, 2001) in psychodynamic theory. Psychodynamic theory further holds
that the individual with addiction has loose unconscious-conscious boundaries (Thalbourne&Houran, 2000)
and that their interpersonal boundaries are either too loose, to the brink of nonexistence, or extremely rigid
(Mackensen&Cottone, 1992).The individual’s internal representations of external reality are also distorted,
indicting disturbances in the boundary between intrapsychic and interpersonal (McCartney, 1999). Although
boundary structures of the addicted individual have been thoroughly studied, psychotherapeutic boundaries
within the addiction treatment have been neglected in the literature. This presentation will discuss the
psychodynamic frame of addiction treatment in terms of McWilliams’s (2004) framework. More
specifically, addiction treatment will be considered in terms of privacy, time, money, availability of the
therapist and managing chance encounters.

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O950
THE ASSOCIATION OF REASSURANCE SEEKING WITH OBSESSIVE
COMPULSIVE SYMPTOMS AND RELATED EMOTIONS
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Bikem Haciomeroglu, Gazi University, Ankara - Turkey
Mujgan Inozu, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey
Burcu Pinar Gokdemir, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

The study aimed to investigate the relationship of Reassurance Seeking (RS) with OC symptoms and related
emotions. Reassurance Seeking Questionnaire, Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory, Trait Anger Expression
Inventory, Guilt Inventory, and Disgust Scale were administered to 403 university students and 110 adults.
Multiple regression analysis revealed that Source and Carefulness scores positively related to guilt, anger
and disgust, meaning that the more frequently the participants seek reassurance from a range of sources, and
the more careful participants become when they are seeking reassurance, the more they feel guilty, angry and
disgusted. On the other hand, Trust scores negatively related to guilt and anger. The more the participants
trust a range of information sources, the less they feel guilty and angry. The Intensity scores positively
related to anger and disgust. When the intensity of the RS increases, the participants feel more angry and
disgusted. Moreover checking, washing and neutralization scores negatively related to Trust scores.
Participants' trust to a range of information sources decreases when these type of symptoms increase.
Obsession scores positively related to Intensity and Carefulness scores. The intensity of the RS and the
carefulness of the participants when they are seeking reassurance increase as the obsessions of participants
increase. Examining the association of RS with emotions and OC symptoms would be important to
understand OCD maintenance.

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O954
HOW LITHUANIAN JOURNALISTS REPORT ON SUICIDE: A
QUALITATIVE STUDY
C09. Culture and society - Media and communication
Jonas Eimontas, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Danutė Gailienė, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania

Lithuania has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. Scientists have demonstrated that the
inappropriate media portrayal of suicide can lead to imitative suicidal behavior. Studies from around the
world show that there are several factors that contribute to the way reporters use and appreciate the
guideliness for reporting on suicide. The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes on reporting
suicide of Lithuanian journalists. Methods. The total of 12 journalists who reported most about suicide in the
years of 2010 – 2011 participated in the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted. A thematic
analysis was used to examine the data gathered during the interviews. Results. The thematic analysis of the
interviews with journalists has revealed at least five factors influencing how journalists report on suicide:
personal characteristics of a journalist, journalists’ experience with suicide, knowledge about suicide,
attitudes towards suicide, as well as guidelines and external influences (such as the editor, or the policy of
the editorial office). One third of the participants were not familiar with psychological guideliness for
reporting on suicide.

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O960
FEEDING THE BOUNDERIES FOR INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC
ORGANIZATIONS
D08. Work and organization - Innovation management
Giuseppe Scaratti, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Silvia Ivaldi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

The paper explores new ways of scientific communication aimed at promoting reflection and participation of
different players (academics, professionals, students…). Following the consolidated theoretical framework
of community of practice (Wenger, 1998; 2000), the contribution describes a digital platform named
DigitalKBC (Knowledge boundaries crossing) aimed at creating a space of exchange and interaction
between multiple and diverse social actors that are linked by the production of sensible knowledge.This
knowledge is oriented to provide answers by putting back together: the research with the sense, the
knowledge with the meanings that people give to their contexts, the rigor with the relevance. The lever is the
collaboration between different players, in order to create opportunities for collaboration and boost
knowledge capital for the scientific world. The contribution describes an innovative way of communication
among users,that is called ‘tweep’. The term derives from the merge between two worlds that are tweet and
paper and that represents a type of contribution more elaborate than a tweet but less demanding and more
interactive than a scientific paper. The paper presents how these kind of insight is useful to produce potential
ideas, proposals and initiatives related to knowledge in different fields.The conclusions discuss limits and
potential of this kind of scientific communication and its impact on social and knowledge capital and
creation of communities.

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O961
THE DEVELOPMENT AND FURTHER REFINEMENT OF AN
INNOVATION LEADERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Johan Malan, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa
Bernard Swart, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa

An Innovation Leadership Questionnaire (ILQ) was developed with the intention to predict the effectiveness
of the team leader with regard to leading the team through the different stages in the innovation process.The
items generated for the ILQ were submitted to subject matter experts for an evaluation of the content validity
of the items, which led to adjustments to some items in the experimental version.During the next phase,
ratings from 73 innovative work teams from 9 different organisations in South Africa, incorporating team
leaders and their direct subordinates, were collected, resulting in asample size of 335.Self-ratings by team
leaders, as well as ratings by team members of their team leaders, were collected with regard to the
innovative competencies of the team leaders, the creative team climate that they have facilitated, and the
perceived innovative outcomes of each team. The psychometric evaluation of the questionnaire revealed
Cronbach alphas ranging from 0.78 to 0.94 for the various innovation competencies, whilst an alpha of .98
was reported for the total scale. The ILQ correlated well with the conduciveness of the creative climate, as
well as with the level of perceived innovativeness of the team. An exploratory factor analysis of the ILQ
revealed two unique factors, namely the development of the creative concept and the commercialisation of
the concept. A shortened version of the ILQ is proposed on the basis of the factor loadings.

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O962
TELEPHONE COACHING IN DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY
FOR SUICIDAL ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
E06. Health and clinical intervention - Family treatments
Kirsten Davis, Kari Centre, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland - New Zealand
Emily Cooney, Kari Centre, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland - New Zealand
Pania Thompson, Clinical Advisory Services Aotearoa, Auckland - New Zealand
Julie Wharewera-Mika, Whirinaki, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland - New Zealand
Joanna Stewart, University of Auckland, Auckland - New Zealand
Ben Te Maro, Kari Centre, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland - New Zealand
Joanna Appleby, Kari Centre, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland - New Zealand

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an intensive outpatient treatment with strong evidence in treating
adults with suicidal behaviour and borderline personality disorder. Since 2000, DBT has been applied to
emotionally dysregulated and self-harming adolescents and shows promise with this population (Rathus &
Miller, 2002; Mehlum et al., 2014). For adolescents and parents, outpatient DBT is typically comprised of
weekly individual therapy, weekly skills training (provided in multi-family groups), family sessions and
telephone coaching as needed. The primary function of telephone coaching is to promote skills
generalisation. Telephone coaching in research trials has typically been provided by individual therapists on
a 24/7 basis, however burden related to phone contact out of hours is a frequent concern in services (Nadoort
et al., 2009). This presentation describes the implementation of telephone coaching in DBT for suicidal
adolescents and their parents in two outpatient child and adolescent mental health services: (1) via the
individual therapist within a randomised-controlled feasibility trial comparing DBT with usual care; and (2)
via a rostered DBT consultation team member within a standard DBT programme. The results indicated that
adolescents and their parents found telephone coaching helpful in both contexts and therapist burnout before
and after implementation remained within normative levels. The implications of this finding are discussed
with respect to future research.

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O963
COMPARING EMOTIONAL COORDINATION IN SPONTANEOUS
MOTHER-INFANT AND FATHER-INFANT INTERACTIONS
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Theano Kokkinaki, University of Crete, Rethymnon - Greece

We aimed to compare emotional coordination in spontaneous dyadic infant-mother and infant-father
interactions in families in Crete. This comparison is important because: a) the evidence that women have
stronger awareness of and responsiveness to emotional expressions may be countered by the evidence that
men have a tendency to be more physiologically reactive to emotional expressions of others; and b) the
experience of emotional coordination generates affective states in development of infants and children with
long-term consequences for the way that the affected individual functions socially, particularly if strongly
moving experiences occur during the early period of rapid brain maturation in infancy. Eleven infant-mother
and infant-father dyads were video-recorded at home in familiar interactions from the 2nd to the 6th month.
Emotional coordination was evaluated with two measures: a) emotional matching, where one partner
expresses the facial expression of emotion of the other partner; and b) emotional attunement, where one
individual matches the shifts of emotional intensity of the partner. Microanalysis of infant, maternal and
paternal facial expressions of emotion provided evidence of quantitative differences that favour father-infant
interaction as more playful, but the infant’s behaviours with mothers and fathers show similar non-linear
developmental curves. These results are discussed in the frame of the theory of innate intersubjectivity.

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O964
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORTS AND
WORK-FAMILY BALANCE BY CONSIDERING THE MEDIATING ROLE
OF CORE SELF-EVALUATION
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Monirsadat Zakerfard, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Aboulghassem Nouri, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Hossein Samavatyan, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Hooshang Talebi, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran

The present research has been conducted with the aim of determining the mediatory role of core- self
evaluation in the relationship between organizational supports (Colleague and supervisor support) and workfamily balance. The research methodology was of descriptive and correlational type. The study population
comprised all employees in a governmental organization in Isfahan working there in the year 1392(20132014). Using stratified random sampling, a number of 150 employees were selected from the study
population. The research tools included Questionnaire of Work-Family Balance (Carlson et al. 2009),
Colleague Support Measure(O’Driscoll et al., 2004), Survey of Perceived supervisor support (Rhoades &
Eisenberger, 2000) and Core-Self Evaluation Scale (Judge et al, 2003) that the psychometric features of
which were obtained as desired. To analyze the research data, were examined using structural equation
modeling(SEM). The results showed that direct effect of colleague support on work-family balance is not
significant but direct effect of supervisor support have been significant(p<0.05). Core- self evaluation plays
complete mediatory role in the relationship between work-family balance and Colleague support, while this
variable is not effect in the relationship between work-family balance and supervisor support.

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O966
COGNITIVE AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT IN
HEALTHY AGING: CLINICAL AND EEG EVIDENCES
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Davide Crivelli, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Ylenia Canavesio, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Francesca Pala, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Roberta FInocchiaro, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Giovanni Lecci, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Maria Grazia Inzaghi, Istituto Clinico Quarenghi, San Pellegrino Terme - Italy
Michela Balconi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

It is widely accepted that physiological aging is a dynamic process and that cognitive and brain reserves act
as protective factors against cognitive decline. The re-activation of networks mediating cognitive functions
by cognitive and electrophysiological interventions may then lead to an improvement of functional profile.
The research aims at investigating the efficacy of a prefrontal transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
protocol (tDCS) and a computerized cognitive protocol (Cogn) in empowering cognitive functions and
automatic attention responses in healthy elderly people. Thirty-two volunteers took part to the study and
were divided into the tDCS, Cogn or control group. The experimental design included an initial assessment
session (T0) and a 3-months re-test (T1), with standardized neuropsychological tests and Event-Related
Potentials (ERPs) recording. Both intervention protocols lasted 8 weeks and included 3 sessions per week.
Comparison of T0 and T1 data highlighted an increasing profile for specific post-intervention performances
at neuropsychological tests in tDCS and Cogn groups. In addition, we also observed a modulation of ERPs
responses to a challenging attention task. Finally, participants qualitatively reported subjective increases in
everyday functioning. Our findings suggest that structured intervention protocols may help in empowering
cognitive abilities in healthy aging people and hint at interesting implication for prevention and early
intervention.

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O970
CONSCIOUS PERCEPTION OF VIBRATION-INDUCED MOVEMENT
ILLUSIONS: PSYCHOPHYSICAL AND SOURCE LOCALIZATION
EVIDENCES
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Davide Crivelli, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Marco Bove, University of Genua, Genua - Italy
Michela Balconi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

Tendon vibration is known to induce vivid movement illusions by activating muscle spindles and generating
perceptions of limb displacement. Neuroimaging studies suggest that a sensorimotor network mediate the
phenomenon, but its functional and psychophysical correlates are understudied. This study aims at qualifying
conscious perception of motor illusions across the electrophysiological and psychophysical levels. Fifteen
volunteers took part to the study. Electroencephalogram (EEG) has been recorded while vibratory
stimulations were applied to flexor tendons of the right forearm. Participants were asked to report whether
they felt their hand moving and to qualify those perceptions (strength and duration). Source localization
(sLORETA) has been performed on EEG frequency data. At the electrophysiological level, we observed the
activation of a frontal-parietal network (decrease of neural oscillations, i.e. upper-alpha) while participants
consciously reported motor illusions, with the insular and premotor cortices as main signal generators. At the
psychophysical level, illusions showed a complex but consistent profile. Finally, across-levels analyses
suggested that superior parietal activity plays an important role in actually experiencing illusions, it being
associated to their frequency. The consonance between psychophysical and electrophysiological data
suggests that pre-/post-central structures play different roles in defining conscious feeling of movement, even
if illusory.

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O977
METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES IN PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT: A
POTENTIAL RISK OF APPLYING EXTREMELY BRIEF INSTRUMENTS
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Egle Mazulyte, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Jonas Eimontas, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Danutė Gailienė, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Big Five personality trait model is widely acknowledged and regularly used among researchers to account
for individual differences in various research questions. However, it is often difficult to use a long and time
consuming questionnaire in large scale studies including hundreds of participants. Therefore, shorter
questionnaires are highly attractive tools in population or representative studies. As the demand for supershort measures has been continually growing, the Big Five Inventory (John & Srivastava, 1999) was
abbreviated to a 10-item scale (BFI-10) as an adequate tool for personality assessment, possessing acceptable
psychometric properties (Rammstedt& John, 2007). Lithuanian version of BFI-10 was administered in a
recent Lithuania representative study (N = 600). Results indicated that Lithuanian version of BFI-10 failed to
achieve adequate internal consistency reliability on all 5 subscales: extraversion α = .06, agreeableness α =
.23, conscientiousnessα = .42, neuroticismα = .42, opennessα = .48. Although, a factor structure analysis
indicated 5 factors, the distribution of items among those factors was rather different from the originally
proposed. Hence, we discuss the potential risks of using extremely brief instruments for personality
assessments and address researchers no to underestimate the importance of possible cultural differences. This
research is funded by the European Social Fund under the Global Grant measure (no. VP1-3.1ŠMM-07-K02-023).

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O979
TRAUMA PREVALENCE IN A REPRESENTATIVE STUDY OF THREE
ADULT GENERATIONS IN LITHUANIA
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Egle Mazulyte, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Monika Skeryte-Kazlauskiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Jonas Eimontas, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Neringa Grigutyte, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Danutė Gailienė, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Epidemiological studies on trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) indicate that the vast
majority of people experience at least one potentially traumatic event in their lifetime; however, only few of
them develop clinically significant PTSD symptoms. Up till now there have been no epidemiological trauma
exposure studies in Lithuania. A recent representative study of three adult generations in Lithuania is a first
large scale study providing an opportunity to evaluate trauma prevalence rates in Lithuanian adult
population. In total, 600 Lithuanian citizens participated in this study (200 in each age group). Trauma
experience was assessed by the Lithuanian versions of Life Events Checklist (LEC) and Trauma Screening
Questionnaire (TSQ). Results of this study showed that 93% of participants were exposed to at least one
traumatic event, there were no significant differences between the three age groups. Up to 11% of
participants experienced clinically significant PTSD symptoms (7% of those exposed to traumatic events);
again there were no significant differences between the generations. We have also found a significant
relationship between the number of potentially traumatic events experienced and the symptom severity of
PTSD, r = .13, p = .014. The results are similar to those reported in other European countries. This research
is funded by the European Social Fund under the Global Grant measure (no. VP1-3.1ŠMM-07-K-02-023).

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O980
A RESEARCH ON THE ACTIVE ROLE OF THE NEW TECHNOLOGIES
FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY ELDERLY
PEOPLE’S QUALITY OF LIFE
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Presenter: Orazio Licciardello, University of Catania, Catania - Italy
Manuela Mauceri, University of Catania, Catania - Italy
Giuseppina Maria Cardella, University of Catania, Catania - Italy

The link between the use of the New Technologies (NTs) and Quality of Life (QoL) has been argued yet
because the NTs are not, per se, a right and plain tool to improve elderly people’s QoL. Two studies were
conducted to investigate whether elderly people’s QoL was influenced by higher beliefs Self-Efficacy and
positive attitudes towards the NTs. Elderly were approached individually while they frequented a seniors’
centre or lived in seniors’ houses, respectively. Study 1 involved 107 healthy seniors. The data showed
positive levels of perceived QoL. Self-Efficacy was high, which indicated our elderly felt fairly selfefficacious in coping with both positive and especially negative emotions. The latter is particularly
important: thus being or feeling good at overcoming a prospective frustration may represent an important
ability to keep trying instead of renouncing and feeling incapable. The elderly did not feel anxious about the
use of the NTs but they did not take a clear position probably because they did not know very well this kind
of tools. Regression analysis showed the QoL was affected by self-efficacy beliefs and more favourable
attitudes towards the NTs. We replicated the same study involving 164 elderly who suffered from some
illness. Even this time, QoL was influenced by self-efficacy and attitude towards the NTs. The two studies
represent the first step of an Action Research that will start in autumn and involve some of our participants.

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O983
HIGH AND LOW PERCEPTUAL SALIENCY AND ATTENTION
RESTORATION EFFECTS WITH NATURAL AND BUILT SCENES
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
David Pearson, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen - United Kingdom
Tony Craig, The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen - United Kingdom

Attention Restoration Theory (ART) claims that built scene content places greater demands on directed
attentional resources than natural scene content. Built environments have an excess of bottom-up stimulation
that dramatically captures attention (described as hard fascination), while natural scene content automatically
captures attention (described as soft fascination). Here we propose the perceptual saliency of scene content
can be used as an empirically-derived indicator of the level of “fascination” afforded by an environment.
Using a laboratory-based paradigm cognitive fatigue was induced in participants by asking them to complete
a backwards digit span task, following by viewing a slideshow depicting photographs of natural or built
scene content. A between-participants design was employed with four conditions: natural scenes with high or
low saliency, and built scenes with high or low saliency. Saliency levels were empirically derived from a
previous study. Cognitive restoration was determined by comparing backwards digit span performance
before and after viewing the slideshow. The results demonstrate a main effect of the saliency level on
restoration that is separable from an effect of natural/built scene category. These results are discussed in
relation to ART and other theories of psychological restoration. It is concluded that the saliency level of
scene content can function as an important indicator of cognitive restoration effects.

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O985
THE ASSESSMENT OF SLEEP DISORDERS AND DEPRESSION IN
PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC RENAL FOLIAR IS PUBLIC
HOSPITALS SHIRAZ UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
E18. Health and clinical intervention - Psychosomatics and clinical psychophysiology
Fatemeh Azadian, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Arsenjan, Shiraz - Iran
Leila Malek Makan, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz - Iran
Ali Naseri, Islamic Azad University, Arsenjan - Iran
Mahboobeh Chin Aveh, Islamic Azad University, Arsenjan - Iran

Chronic renal failure is one of the major threats of world public health. This is a pathophysiological process
due to a variety of causes. If not cured, it lead to the inevitable decline in the number of nephrons and their
function which eventually leads of renal failure. This is one of the common diseases of the modern age. This
study aimed to asses sleep disorder and depression in patients suffering from chronic renal failure in Shiraz.
Thesis a descriptive- cross sectional study with random sampling. Considering is error and 8% (power), a
sample size of 144 patients was estimated. Date collection was done through sleep disorders questionnaire
(PSQ1) and Hamilton Depresses questionnaire. The data were entered in spss-19 and descriptive test,
ANOVA and post Hoc were and to among the at 5% level. Patent’s (45.5%) were Dialysis patients and 56
patents (45.1%) were peritoneal dialysis patients whose mean age was 54.4%± 11.8 and the age range was
24 to 80. 77 patients (54.6%) suffer from sleep disorders. Total sleep score in hemodialysis patients
compared with peritoneal dialysis patients showed statistically significant difference. 74.8% of the patients
participating in this study had some degree of depression. Based on the findings, the prevalence of sleep
disorders in patients under hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis was high which could threaten patients
physical and mental health. So itis important to screen every six mouths and counseling centers for these
patient’s. Keywords: Sleep disorder, Depression, chronic renal failure

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O991
DOES MINDFUL FAMILY TIME HELP YOU DETACH FROM WORK?:
WORK-RELATED RUMINATION AND SUBJECTIVE FAMILY VALUE IN
JAPAN AND ITALY
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Miyuki Katayama, Tokyo University, Tokyo – Japan

The question of this study is what factors help people psychologically detach from work and decrease workrelated rumination. It has been revealed that mindfulness or activities outside of work such as physical
exercise and volunteer work are effective factors. However, effect of quality of family time on detachment
has not been examined in detail, despite its importance and the considerable amount of time people spend
with their family in a day. As an index, work-related rumination is critical for measuring the failure to detach
from work. Rumination is also important as it is a risk factor for depression in adults and adolescents.
Participants of the online survey were 941 married, employed adults with one or more children under the age
of 10 years in Italy and Japan. The data showed, in one culture, mindful family time helped in detaching
from work and decreasing rumination, whereas in another culture, that same type of family time was
ineffective. For example, Japanese women’s sense of fulfillment in just viewing their own children decreased
rumination, where Italian men and women decreased rumination if they cook at home by themselves.
Mindful child care in Japan or mindful cooking in Italy might be an effective way of intervention. Other
point of view, such as social connectedness, mastery experience, and self-efficacy, will be discussed
specifically with the data of Italian women. In 2015 next research in Germany, the United States, and France
will be conducted.

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O992
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND STRESS REDUCTION IN URBAN
GREEN AREAS
F19. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Ann Ojala, Finnish Forest Research Institute (Metla), Vantaa – Finland
Kalevi Korpela, University of Tampere, Tampere – Finland
Liisa Tyrväinen, Finnish Forest Research Institute (Metla), Vantaa – Finland

Urbanisation is a challenge for city planners and policy makers – how to build cities that would support
human health and well-being. Previous research has indicated that urban green areas have potential to
improve psychological well-being. There is strong evidence that visiting nature and being in nature helps to
recover from stress. However, we know little about the effects of individual differences on stress reduction in
different urban environments. This presentation is about how urban orientedness, subjective health
estimation and noise sensitivity affect stress reduction in constructed urban park, urban woodland and city
centre of Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. The participants, 30-61 years old healthy women (N=83),
visited the study sights in a group of maximum four people. The experiment consisted of a 15-minutes
viewing session which was followed by a 30-minute walking session on a given course. We used several
psychological measures for stress reduction like the Restoration Outcome Scale and Subjective Vitality
Scale. The measurements were done at the beginning of the experiment, after viewing and after walking. The
data were analysed in SAS, using mixed method model. The effects of individual differences in stress
reduction will be discussed. Developing an understanding of such differences and supporting mechanisms
will contribute to the development of further studies as well as to optimise the implications for city-planners.

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O993
MEANING AND MEASUREMENT OF PSYCHOPATHY: A MIXED
METHODS INVESTIGATION
A14. General issues and basic processes - Personality
William Spangler, State University of New York, Vestal - United States
Minyoung Cheong, State University of New York, Vestal - United States
Jayoung Kim, State University of New York, Vestal - United States
Jiangang Huang, State University of New York, Vestal - United States
Kristin Lee Sotak, State University of New York, Vestal - United States

The purpose of this presentation is to summarize the results of a three-study mixed methods investigation of
the meaning and measurement of psychopathy. Psychopathy is a personality disposition characterized by
anti-social behavior, sensation seeking, lack of empathy, and lack of concern for consequences. A number of
issues confront psychopathy researchers including: (1) the meaning of the construct, (2) lack of implicit
measures of empathy, (3) measurement of psychopathy as part of a single dimension with psychopathy at
one end and empathy at the other, and (4) a failure to study psychopathy separately in men and women. The
present investigation consists of three studies. In the first study, we use qualitative and exploratory
quantitative methods to explore the meaning of psychopathy. We develop and validate computerized content
analysis dictionaries to measure psychopathy of men and women from Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
stories. We cross-validate the dictionaries in a second separate sample. The third study is a deductive
evaluation of these dictionaries using another sample of data. Traditionally researchers have used primarily
either qualitative or quantitative methods. Mixed Methods Research is a third wave or a paradigm that
capitalizes on the strengths of qualitative and quantitative techniques. We use this new paradigm to study
four issues that confront psychopathy research.

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O994
MODERATING EFFECTS OF PERFECTIONISM IN THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN NEGATIVE MOOD REGULATION AND DEPRESSION
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Presenter: Ayse Altan Atalay, Yeditepe University, Istanbul - Turkey
Dilek Sarıtaş Atalar, Ankara University, Ankara - TurkeyNegative mood regulation expectancies or
individual’s beliefs in their ability to regulate their negative emotions can be beneficial in coping with
difficult situation and thus documented to be closely linked with depression, and anxiety. The present study
aims to investigate the moderating role of perfectionism, a personality trait that is characterized by a
tendency to set high standards for the self, being preoccupied with making mistakes, and being dissatisfied
with the accomplishments, on the association of negative mood regulation expectancies with worry, anxiety
and depression. 326 university students who participated in the study completed questionnaires that assess
levels of depression, trait anxiety, worry, negative mood regulation, and perfectionism. Both negative mood
regulation expectancies and perfectionism were able to significantly predict the changes taking place in
anxiety, depression and worry levels. Moreover, interaction of mood regulation with perfectionism was
found to further boost the prediction of depressive symptoms. The same moderation effect of perfectionism
was not found for the relationship of negative mood regulation with trait anxiety and worry. Some
implications of the present study are discussed.

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O995
LANGUAGE BROKERING: RETROSPECTIVE PERCEPTIONS OF
FULFILMENT AND BURDEN
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Renu Narchal, University of Western Sydney, Penrith - Australia
Sharon Cashel, University of Western Sydney, Penrith – Australia

Children and youth of migrant parents that translate and interpret for their families in the process of
acculturation, contribute immensely toward their settlement in the host culture. They are referred to as
language brokers. Research regarding the impact of language brokering divulges mixed results, suggesting
the role to be beneficial or detrimental for wellbeing of language brokers. Following Wu and Kim (2009),
this retrospective study investigated changes in family systems and processes; extent and perceptions toward
brokering as a sense of fulfillment and burden and its consequences for psychological wellbeing of language
brokers. Data was collected online from 119 participants, (96 females & 22 males; Mage = 23.10, SD = 8.39)
from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Thematic analysis revealed 4 key themes when
language brokering was perceived by participants to be fulfilling: (a) providing a safe haven for the family;
(b) acting as linking pins; (c) situations that enhanced self-esteem and, (d) ability to help others in need.
Themes that expressed language brokering as a burden were: (a) need to sacrifice or delay gratification; (b)
lack of confidence in capabilities; (c) communicating unpleasant information, and (d) placed in embarrassing
situations. Given the extent of language brokering and the scant empirical attention within Australian
context, findings highlight the significance of appropriate supports and services for language brokers’
wellbeing.

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O997
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN WELL-BEING AND POST-AWAKENING
CORTISOL: THE IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRONIC MONITORING TO
THE SALIVA SAMPLING PROTOCOL
A04. General issues and basic processes - Psychobiology
Nina Smyth, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom
Phil Evans, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom
Lisa Thorn, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom
Frank Hucklebridge, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom
Angela Clow, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom

Post-awakening cortisol secretion in the first 30-45 minutes (PACS), which includes the cortisol awakening
response (CAR) and overall cortisol concentrations (area under the curve with reference to ground: AUCg),
is commonly investigated in relation to psychosocial variables. Although sampling within the domestic
setting is ecologically valid, participant non-adherence to the protocol results in erroneous measurement of
PACS, which may explain discrepancies in the literature linking cortisol measures to well-being. Delays of
just 8 min (between awakening and sampling) result in erroneous CAR estimates. For the first time we show
the impact of electronically-monitored sampling accuracy on the relationships between PACS and wellbeing. Healthy females (N = 49, 20±2.1y) differing on trait well-being (TWB) collected saliva samples on 4
days at 0, 15, 30, 45 min post-awakening. Participant adherence was verified by electronic estimates of
awakening (actigraphy) and sampling times (track caps). A negative relationship was observed between
AUCg and TWB, but only for those participants who sampled accurately (i.e. less than 5 min delay between
awakening and sampling). There was no association between TWB and the CAR regardless of sampling
accuracy. These results highlight the importance of electronic monitoring of participant adherence for
measurement of PACS in the domestic setting and also showed a dissociation between two measures of
PACS in terms of the relationship with TWB.

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O1001
PARENTAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION: AN EVALUATION OF FOUR
PARENTING PROGRAMMES
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Isabella McMurray, University of Bedfordshire, Luton - United Kingdom

It can be a difficult time for the family when parents separate and a major stressor for children, which can be
exaggerated, when parents are unable to make a shared decision on the future care of their children. In the
United Kingdom, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service help parents through
discussions and workshops to tackle conflicts and achieve an out-of-court settlement. This presentation is an
evaluation of four parenting programmes delivered to reduce the time taken for parents to come to a shared
resolution over their child’s future. The programmes were Caring Dads, Positive Mums, Surviving
Relationship Breakdown and Anger Management. A mixed-method design was used with 60 cases of
parents in the intervention group compared to 25 cases in a control group of parents who were offered a
programme but declined to take part. The time taken to resolution was compared between both groups.
Also, parents completed pre- and post-intervention surveys and facilitators completed an open-ended survey.
The results showed that 36 (63%) out of the 60 cases in the intervention group had closed cases at the end of
the intervention period compared to 11 (44%) out of the 24 cases in the control group. Individually each
parenting programme reduced parental conflict and enhanced parents’ ability to communicate effectively
with each other. Future research should explore the referral process to these programmes and to hear the
voice of the children involved.

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O1002
TEAM REGULATORY FOCUS, TEAM AFFECT TONE AND TEAM
PERFORMANCE: THE MODERATING ROLE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Chiung-Yi Huang, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan - Taiwan, Province of China
Jia-Chi Huang, National ChengChi University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

Team regulatory focus, team affect tone and team performance: The moderating role of transformational
leadership: The purpose of this study is to explore how team affect tone mediates the relationship between
team regulatory focus and team performance, and propose a moderated-mediation model about how
transformational leadership moderates the indirect relationship that team regulatory focus with performance
via team affect tone. The past decade has seen increasing interest in the role of regulatory focus in the
workplace, particularly about to explore the mediating mechanism to elaborate the model of how regulatory
focus relates to performance. These mediating roles were punctuated by a several advances, such as selfefficacy (Wood & Bandura, 1989), and goal setting (Leonardelli, Lakin, & Arkin, 2007). However, some
scholars recently argue that it is one of the most prominent gaps in our understanding of the relationship
between regulatory focus and mood states (Higgins, 2006). Moreover, the relationship between leadership
and emotion is also limited to understand (George, 2000; Muchinsky, 2000; Ashkanasy, Härterl, & Daus,
2002,). Alongside the burgeoning interest in emotions, there is an explosion of interest onthe topics of
teamwork and team leadership in the past decade. Hence, this article integrates these important research
areas by investigating the relationship between team regulatory focus, team affect tone and team leadership,
and proposes a moderated-mediation model to explore these predictors that would finally influence team
performance. Team Regulatory focus, Team Affect Tone and Team Performance: According to regulatory
theory (Higgins, 1997; Idson, Liberman, & Higgins, 2000), self-regulatory can be distinguished between
promotion focus and prevention focus. Promotion focus originates from the survival need for nurturance;
self-regulation is concerned with aspirations and accomplishments as desired end states and yields sensitivity
to the presence or absence of positive outcomes, with behavioral approach as the natural strategy to goal
attainment. Prevention focus, in contrast, originates from the survival need for security; it involves
responsibilities and safety as desired end states and yields sensitivity to the presence or absence of negative
outcomes, with behavioral avoidanceas the strategic means to goal attainment. In addition to desired goal,
strategy, and behavioral approach, these two regulatory focuses also linked to mood and emotion states
(Higgins, 2006). According to previous research,promotion focus is closely related to approach tendency and
prevention focus is closely related to avoidance tendency (e.g., Shah, Higgins, & Friedman, 1998; see also
Friedman & Förster, 2000, 2002). There are strong evidences for a link between specific mood states and
approach and avoidance tendencies. For examples, Frijda et al. (1989) found that fear and anxiety, as well as
disgust and aversion, were associated with the action tendency of avoidance. Enthusiasm, joy, and happiness
(among others) were associated with approach tendencies.Other research also suggested that promotion
focus is related to positive affect and prevention focus is related to negative affect (Sassenberg & Hansen,
2007; Bass, De Dreu, & Nijstad, 2008; Lanaj, Chang, & Johnson, 2012; Gorman, Meriac, Overstreet,
Apodaca, McIntyre, & Godbey, 2012). From activating perspectives (Bass et al., 2008), individuals with
high level prevention focus tend to view situation in a pessimistic way. They concern with non-loss to push
them sensitivity on punishments and loss cues, and it would activate them approaching to negative emotion.
On the other hand, individuals with high level promotion focus tend to view situation in an optimistic
way.They concern with gain to push them sensitivity on win and achievement cues, and it would activate
them approaching to positive emotion. Extending the above statements to team level, the study proposed that
team promotion focus is positive related to positive affect tone(H1a), and team prevention focus is positive
related to negative affect tone (H1b). Furthermore, we also examine the mediating role of team affect tone in
the relationship between team regulatory focus and team performance. This study propose that team

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promotion focus has an indirect positive relationship with team performance via team positive affect
tone(H2a), and team prevention focus has an indirect negative relationship with team performance via team
negative affect tone (H2b). ModeratingRole of Transformational Leadership: Leadership plays an important
role for team and team members. Among many leadership theories, transformational leadership is
predominantly discussed in recent researches. Lots of studies explored the transformational leadership in
teams from different perspectives, but they mainly focus on direct effect of transformational leadership on
various outcomes (Arnold, Barling, & Kelloway, 2001; Jung & Sosik, 2002;Lim & Ployhart, 2004; Keller,
2006; Schaubroeck, Lam, & Cha, 2007). This study stands on situational role of transformational leadership
in teams, and proposes a moderated-mediation model to investigate the moderating role of transformational
leadership in the indirect relationship between team regulatory focus, team affect tone, and team
performance. We proposes that transformational leadership positively moderates the indirect relationship that
team promotion focus with team performance via team positive affect tone, in that the indirect relationship is
stronger when transformational leadership is higher (H3a), and transformational leadership negatively
moderates the indirect relationship that team prevention focus with team performance via team negative
affect tone, in that the indirect relationship is weaker when transformational leadership is higher (H3b).
Methods and Results: To test our hypothesis, we conducted a survey of a sample of research and
development teams in Taiwan. We began the survey by contacting the human resource management
department of large corporations and sought approval for R&D teams to participate in our survey. To avoid
common method variance, we distinguished the survey into team member and team leader questionnaires,
differentiated by colors. Team member questionnaires evaluated regulatory focus, team affect tone,
transformational leadership and individual demographic data, while the team leader evaluated team
performance and the team’s basic information.Final valid samples are 248 participants in 58 teams. We used
hierarchical regression analysis to test H1 and H2, with team size and team members’ average tenure with
teams as control variables. Results showed that team promotion focus is positively related to positive affect
tone, and team prevention focus is positively related to negative affect tone, supporting H1a and H1b. we
also found that team prevention focus has an indirect negative relationship with team performance via team
negative affect tone, supporting H2b. Team promotion focus has indirect effect on team performance. H2a
was also supported. Furthermore, following Edwards and Lambert’s (2007) suggesting procedure,we tested
the moderated-mediation model of H3a and H3b. Results revealed that transformational leadership
negatively moderated the indirect relationship in team prevention focus on team performance via team
negative affect tone. The indirect relationship is weaker when transformational leadership is higher. H3b was
supported. While the moderating effect of transformational leadership on the indirect relationship between
team promotion focus, positive affect tone and team performance was not significant. H3a was not
supported. Conclusion and Contribution: Associating mood states with a specific regulatory focus is a
relatively new development in the literature on moods and emotions, and direct evidence for such
associations is still rare (Bass et al., 2008; Gorman et al., 2012). In this study, we found that team promotion
focus and team prevention focus has indirect relationship with team performance through the mediating
effect of positive team affect tone and negative team affect tone, respectively. We also found the moderating
role of transformational leadership on the indirect relationship between team prevention focus, team negative
affect tone and team performance. This study links the relationship between regulatory focus and emotions
with extensions to the team level to release the black box. We believe this research contribute to literatures in
both regulatory focus and emotions theories.

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O1007
“I NEED TO TURN MY ANXIETY IN AN ACT AS CONFIDENT AS
POSSIBLE”. EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE OF SURGEONS’ EVERYDAY
PRACTICE: QUALITATIVE STUDY
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Massimiliano Orri, University Paris Sud and University Paris Descartes, Paris - France
Anne Revah-Levy, Centre Hospitalier d'Argenteuil, Argenteuil – France
Olivier Farges, Hopital Beaujon, Clichy – France

Background. Physicians’ emotions felt during the care of seriously ill patients affect both physicians’
practice and wellbeing, especially if they are overlooked. Objective. Explore the emotional experience of
surgeons practicing high-risk interventions. Methods. Qualitative study involving 27 purposive selected liver
surgeons from 10 teaching hospitals (23 male, 4 female). Inclusion proceeded until data saturation being
reached. Data were collected through individual interviews, and thematically analyzed by 3 researchers.
Results. 7 themes emerged, categorized in 3 main themes: Before surgery: emotions in the preoperative
period, including the themes (i) Emotional issues of preoperative consultation, and (ii) Concerns about
possible complications; During surgery: emotions in the operative period, including the themes (iii)
Distancing themselves from emotions: surgery as a technical act (iv) Distancing themselves from emotions:
surgery as a technical act, and (v) Distress caused by time management and fatigue; After surgery: emotions
during the postoperative period, including the themes (vi) Repercussions of operative complications, and
(vii) Pressures of the surgical model. Conclusions. All surgeons’ experience is dominated by important
emotions, which pervade every part of surgical practice. Surgeons’ vulnerability to emotions has been
underestimated: collaboration between psychologist and surgeons must be established to ensure both
patients’ and physicians’ safety.

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O1010
NATURE AND SHOPPING: AN ANALYSIS OF ASSOCIATED EMOTIONWORDS RELATED TO EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Tony Craig, The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen - United Kingdom

There is growing empirical research base suggesting that positive experiences with nature are associated with
positive health outcomes. In everyday life and much of the research in this field, the word ‘nature’ is often
used to indicate a particular category of human-nature interaction. Here, we present work exploring people’s
reactions to the category ‘nature’ using a simple word elicitation technique. In the first phase of the research
we asked participants (N=357) to respond to two broad categories (‘nature’ and ‘shopping’) by describing a
recent experience from memory that fell into that category. In addition, participants were asked to list up to
5 words describing the emotions associated with this recalled experience. The emotion words generated by
this study were then presented to a separate group of participants (N=96), who were asked to rate the words
using four scales: pleasantness, arousal, dominance, and imagability. A total of 1205 words were rated by at
least 5 participants each, and a subset of 46 words were rated by all 96 participants. The emotion word
ratings were analysed in relation to the category (nature or shopping) associated with the initial occurrence of
each word. These findings are compared to the results using the automatic text analysis software LIWC with
a particular focus on the arousal and valance ratings. We then discuss the imagability ratings, and relate the
findings to the literature on positive experiences in nature.

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O1012
TOWARDS A GROUNDED UNDERSTANDING OF EMPLOYEE
MOTIVATION IN AFRICA: MAKING THE PSYCHOLOGY OF
MOTIVATION RELEVANT
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Bill Buenar Puplampu, Central University College, Accra – Ghana

The aim of this paper is to explore the motive dynamics behind the initiation, maintenance and direction of
work behavior in Ghana and offer a grounded understanding of employee motivation in an African
environment. Drawing on extant motivation theory, the study notes that there is a gap in the literature in
Africa which limits organizational applications and managerial interventions. Using a 3-item open ended
questionnaire the self-reported concerns and thoughts of Ghanaian employees across a spectrum of
organisations, economic sectors and organisational hierarchies were collected and analysed through 1st, and
2nd order categorizations, frequency counts and thematic clustering. The findings suggest a five-dimensional
model of the motive dynamics that are concomitant with the initiation, direction and maintenance of work
behavior.The emergent dynamics clustered around moral, organizational, livelihood, context and personal
drivers for employee motivation in the work place. The finding suggest the need for methodological
inventiveness in tackling psychological issues in developing areas.The model offers a rubric that has a
number of potentialities including: pulling together the disparate work on motivation in Africa; offering a
phenomenological basis for further work on motivation in Africa that is both context sensitive as well as
joined in to the dominant psychological underpinnings of work motivation theory; shows the possibility for
an Afrocentric theory of motivation.

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O1018
WORKPLACE BULLYING AS A RISK FACTOR FOR
MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS: EXPLORING THE MEDIATING
ROLE OF EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Michela Vignoli, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Dina Guglielmi, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Cristian Balducci, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Marco Depolo, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna – Italy

Workplace bullying, defined as the persistent exposure to interpersonal aggression and mistreatment from
colleagues, superiors or subordinates, is a major issue in workplaces. In fact, the 2014 survey promoted by
the Workplace Bullying Institute showed that 27% of the people interviewed reported that they had direct
experience with workplace bullying and 7% of them had experienced it in the last year. In order to study the
effects of this phenomenon on workers’ health, a study has been conducted with the aim to understand the
effects of bullying on physical outcomes such as Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and the role played by
emotional exhaustion in developing MSDs. Furthermore, in line with the previous literature, also gender, age
and physical demands were introduced as control variables. Data were collected by questionnaire in a
sample of employees (61.5% were women; mean age=44.2 years; s.dev.=7.9) working in a retail chain in
Italy. Analysis showed that emotional exhaustion mediate the relationship between workplace bullying and
MSDs (upper body, lower back and arms). Our findings enhance the knowledge concerning how workplace
bullying affect workers’ health, highlighting the role of emotional exhaustion in enhancing the occurrence of
MSDs.

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O1021
THE IMPACT OF STAFF’S ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS ON THE
DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SELF-EFFICACY
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Oksana Kredentser, Institute of Psychology, Kiev – Ukraine
Galyna Cherusheva, National Academy of statistics, accounting and audit, Kiev – Ukraine
Liudmyla Karamushka, Institute of Psychology, Kiev – Ukraine

Objectives. To investigate the effects of secondary school staff’s entrepreneurial skills on their
entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Theoretical bases: the concepts of internal entrepreneurship (G.Pinchot &
E.Pinchot, S.Kraus, M.Ebner, C.Korunka, H.Frank), entrepreneurial self-efficacy (A.Bandura, D.Forbes,
A.De Noble), and individual entrepreneurial traits (Hisrich, Brockhaus, Harry Lois, Pachkovsky). Method.
The instruments used included A.De Noble Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy Scale (adapted by O.V.Kredentser,
I.B.Abdullayeva), GET TEST, Individual’s Innovative Traits Self-Assessment Scale (N.Lebedev,
A.N.Tatarko). The sample was made up of 355 heads and staff of secondary schools. Results. The
investigation found statistically significant associations between the levels of staff’s entrepreneurial skills
and the levels of their entrepreneurial self-efficacy: the achievement need (rs=0.285, ρ<0.001), independence
need (rs=0.151, ρ<0.01), creativity (rs=0.180, ρ<0.001), ability to take risks (rs=0.232, ρ<0.001), dedication
and determination (rs=0.189, ρ<0.001), and innovation (rs=0.371, ρ<0.001). The levels of satff’s
entrepreneurial skills were also shown to statistically significantly correlate with the levels of their
entrepreneurial self-efficacy on the following scales: creation of innovative environment, creation of investor
relations, and overcoming of difficulties. Conclusion. The findings can be used in developing internal
entrepreneurship in educational organizations.

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O1025
BRAINSTORMING FOR RECOVERY: THE EFFECTS OF IDEA
GENERATION AND PROBLEM RELATEDNESS ON MOOD STATES
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Ahmet Yasin Şenyurt, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Hamit Coşkun, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Bedirhan Gültepe, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
In contrast to all previous studies in the brainstorming literature, this research investigated for the first time
whether or not brainstorming has therapeutic aspects on mood states. Although the cognitive therapy
approaches predict that the brainstorming would be helpful for one who suffer from rumination, this
prediction has not been tested experimentally so far. It was hypothesised that generating ideas about a
different topic would enhance the mood states compared to those generating ideas about self-coping skills.
To test this, data collected from 168 participants were analyzed by a 3 (mood: sad, worried, or angry) X 2
(problem: related or unrelated) ANOVA design. After all they were exposed to a neutralization task, mood
induction was made. Then, the participants brainstormed about either various usages of a paper slip (neutral
topic) or the ways of self-coping skills. At the end of experiment, the mood measures were obtained across
the experimental conditions. Findings showed that the participants in sadness condition had higher positive
mood scores in the neutral topic than those in self-coping topic. But, the participants in worry and anger
conditions were more positive after the brainstorming topic of self-coping. Also, those who wrote more ideas
had higher positive mood scores. These findings provide initial evidence for the fact that brainstorming can
be used as a part of cognitive therapy and beneficial implications for therapists who should take care about.

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O1029
THE EFFECTS OF AFFECT AND COGNITIVE STIMULATION ON IDEA
GENERATION PERFORMANCE
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Bedirhan Gültepe, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Hamit Coşkun, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Ahmet Yasin Şenyurt, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
The studies which investigate the mood and creativity link show inconsistent results about the effects of
positive and negative affective valence. Yet, recent studies focus on the mood in terms of pleasantness and
arousal level. This study investigated the effects of arousal and pleasantness within cognitive stimulants on
idea generation performance. It was hypothesised that pleasantness and high arousal would enhance the
brainstorming performance in interaction with the degree of stimulation. To test this expectation, 101
participants enrolled at the experiment in a 2 (pleasantness: pleasant or unpleasant) x 2 (arousal: high or low)
x 3 (cognitive stimulation: high, low, or control) ANOVA design. After all of the participants had a
neutralization task which involves writing fillers as fast as can, mood was induced in a recall task. The
participants in pleasant conditions wrote about their happy or relaxed experiences, whereas the participants
in unpleasant conditions wrote about their angry or sad experiences, due to the high or low arousal condition,
respectively. After inductions, the participants brainstormed about advantages and disadvantages of a
hypothetical extra thumb for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, the participants had seen some stimulant words about
the brainstorming problem, according to cognitive stimulation conditions. The results validated the
hypothesis and it will be discussed in lights of relevant literature.

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O1031
INFLUENCE OF EMPATHY AND VELOCITY ON THE IDEA
GENERATION PERFORMANCE IN INDIVIDUAL BRAINSTORMING
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Hamit Coşkun, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Yasemin Ertan, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey

More recently, socio-emotional facilitators as well as cognitive ones have been drawing the attention of
researchers in the brainstorming literature. This experimental research investigated for the first time the
effect of empathy (low vs. high empathy) and velocity(control vs. velocity) on the idea generation
performance of individual brainstormers. The participants in the high empathy condition were instructed to
put emotionally and cognitively themselves in one disabled person, whereas those in the low one were
instructed to evaluate cognitively and objectively the situation of one disabled person for 3 minute period.
Those in the velocity condition were led to write down their ideas as quick as possible, whereas those in the
control were received no such instruction. After that, all they brainstormed on the ways to improve the life of
disabled persons for 12 minutes. Findings showed a strong effect of empathy in a way that high empathy
condition had higher number of unique ideas than low empathy one. This suggests that both cognitive and
emotional aspects of empathy may facilitate idea generation than only cognitive aspect of empathy.
However, no significant effect was detected for the plausible role of velocity even though those in the
velocity condition seemed to generate more ideas than those in control condition. These findings will be
discussed in light of the relevant literature in terms of uncovering the link between empathy and creativity.

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O1033
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM VARIATIONS IN EMOTION
REGULATION WITH ALCOHOL-DEPENDENT PATIENTS
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Caroline Claisse, University of Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq - France

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the emotion regulation processes, in short term (AS, after 3 weeks
of withdrawal) and long-term alcohol abstinent individuals (ABS, at least one year of abstinence), compared
to control participants (C) in a positive and negative emotion induction protocol. We studied both the
sympathetic branch (recording the electrodermal response) and the parasympathetic branch (recording the
cardiac variability) of the autonomic nervous system. Method: The recording was performed for all
participants during presentation of high emotional inducing stimuli presenting human interactions (pictures
and video sequences). For each participant heart rate variability (HRV) and electrodermal response were
recorded before, during and after induction. Participants were asked to evaluate the intensity and the valence
of emotional stimuli. In addition, a clinical and cognitive assessment was performed. Results: We observed
deficits on the neurophysiological dynamic of emotional regulation in AS and ABS characterized by 1) a
significant difference of HRV in recovery time to baseline after an emotion induction, 2) a higher HRV and a
higher level of electrodermal response in ABS. Prospect: The results support the relationship between the
ability to regulate emotion and the risk of relapse. ABS are characterized by a partial recovery of emotion
regulation processes compared to AS. The results suggest specific different therapeutic interventions.

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O1035
POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCE OF USING LABORATORY
ANIMALS FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES: MORAL CONFLICT AND
EMOTIONAL CONCERNS
B16. Development and Education - Other
Lucinda Johns, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban - South Africa
Sarah Coldwell, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban - South Africa

The purpose of this study was to describe novice postgraduate health science students’ experience of using
laboratory animals for research purposes. A purposeful sample of eight participants were recruited from the
Biomedical Research Unit based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Email-facilitated qualitative interview
questionnaire and memo taking were used as a source of data collection. The data were analysed using a
phenomenological approach outlined by Van Kaam. The analysis revealed participants distress of using
animal experimentation and euthanasia to collect data for their research. Participants highlighted moral
conflict, guilt and anxiety as concerns when conducting animal research. It is important to identify meaning
for students as an animal carer and researcher and to understand their approach in coping with the moral and
emotional challenges. A recommendation is to provide stress management and debriefing sessions to assist
students in developing appropriate coping strategies.

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O1040
FRAMING EFFECT AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IN
INVESTMENT MARKET
C10. Culture and society - Economic choices
Wenting Yang, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou - China

Impression management is widely used by corporates to create a healthy image, and such goal can be
reached by proper use of information management strategies. Kahneman has proposed framing effect to
describe the effect of value integration on decision-making. Thalor(1985) also proposed from monetary
value perspective that the principle, according to which gains should be segregated and losses should be
integrated, would bring higher value in investment. In this research, we developed some information
management strategies on the base of framing effect, and empirically tested its stimulation to investment.
Participants in experiment were asked to make an investment under 10 scenarios: 3 groups of information
(either two big or two small positive information, or one big positive and one small positive information)
were announced segregated/integrated and in different chronological order. Result indicates that in all 3
groups, the total investment is significantly higher (P<.05) when two positive information announced
separately. Moreover, the total investment is significantly higher (P<.05) than others when small positive
information is announced first and big positive information is announced second in the information group of
one big and one small. Our finding may bring some inspiration to listed company’s information management
strategy.

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O1042
THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG ADOLESCENTS' TEMPERAMENT,
ANGER REGULATION AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Yiting Chang, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China
Yihlan Liu, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China

Purposes : This study attempts to examine how adolescents’ responses to peer anger display in daily
interaction related to adolescent anger, anger regulation and internalizing vs. externalizing behaviors.
Rationales: The contributions of temperamental styles and emotional regulation strategies to the
development of adolescents’ social behavior were investigated. Emotion regulation has been linked to
numerous aspects of social functioning in junior schools, including socially appropriate behavior, popularity
with peers,adjustment,shyness,and sympathy(Eisenberg, Fabes,Guthrie & Reiser, 2002).Research exploring
the associations between temperament and behavioral adjustment has also advanced; clear associations have
been found between temperament and both immediate and later adjustment (Rothbart &
Bates,1998;Bates,1989;Rothbart,Posner,& Hershey,1995).Studies have indicated that direct linear effects of
temperament on social behavior (Rothbart & Bates,1998; Sanson, Hemphill & Smart, 2002; Seifer, 2000).
Furthermore, regulation skills may moderate the effects of the adolescent’s biologically based temperament
on his or her social behavior. Participants and Procedures: Participants were 326 pairs of adolescents and
their peer (Age, M=13.6; SD= .56) from western Taiwan. After obtaining their agreement, adolescents were
administered a series of questionnaires at school in the spring semester of 2014. The questionnaires include
Anger Situations and Anger Regulation Inventory (Liu, 2014), Youth Self-Report (YSR, Achenbach,
1991),andEarly Adolescent Temperament Questionnaire-Revised-Chinese Version (EATQ R, Capaldi &
Rothbart,1992). Measurement: (1) Anger Situations and Anger Regulation Inventory (Liu, 2014): This
inventory was developed based on the interviews with 52 adolescents in Taiwan whose ages were 12~16
years old. It consists of five conflictual adolescent -peer interaction episodes that occurs most often and
cause anger for adolescents. Adolescents were asked to rate the extent of anger they feel on a 6-point Likert
scale. The Cronbach’s alpha for adolescent anger reaction was .74. Furthermore, adolescents were asked to
report the frequency of the use of emotional regulation strategies on a 6-point Likert scale. There are six
kinds of emotion regulation strategies, and factor analysis revealed three factors of emotion regulation
strategies: 1). Enduring, e. g.“I endured and did not express my anger”; 2)Venting, e.g. “I told her that I am
angry”; “I vented my anger by crying or yelling out”; “ I walked away immediately”; 3) Cognitive strategy:
“I took another position to thought this thing over”; “I told myself not to think this matter”. The Cronbach’s
alpha for the factors are. 83, .86, .95 for enduring, venting, and cognitive strategy, respectively. (2) Youth
Self-Report (YSR, Achenbach, 1991):It is a widely use of measure for children or adolescent internalizing
(i. e., anxious, depressive, and withdraw) and externalizing (i.e., aggressive noncompliant, hyperactive)
behaviors aged from 11~18 years old. Questions are scored using a three-point Likert scale (0=absent, 1=
occurs sometimes, 2=occurs often). In this study, the Cronbach’s alphas are .82 for internalizing behavior,
and .65 for externalizing behaviors. (3) Early Adolescent Temperament Questionnaire-Revised-Chinese
Version (EATQ R, Capaldi & Rothbart,1992) :The main measure temperament of young people aged 9 to
15, a total of 11 dimensions. Previous studies have pointed out the difficulties adolescent temperament is
characterized by poor control and negative emotions high, so this project will be taken to investigate these
two constructs as temperament. According to Rothbart and Bates (1998), EATQ -R of three dimensions activation control, attention and inhibitory control as efforts to control E(effortful control) indicators. The

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negative emotional temperament, this project intends to adopt EATQ - R of fear, frustration and depressive
mood as an indicator measurements. The Cronbach’s alphas are . 70 for effortful control supportive
response, and .65 for negative emotionality. Results: Correlation analysis indicated that adolescents’ venting
strategy was positively correlated with adolescent’s negative emotionality (r = .30, p <.001), but was
negatively correlated with adolescent‘s effortful control (r = -.23, p <.001). On the other hand,adolescents’
venting strategy was positively correlated with adolescent internalizing behavior (r = .13, p <.05) , and
adolescent externalizing behavior (r = .11, p <.05). Adolescent anger reaction was positively associated with
their use of venting strategies (r = .41, p <.001). Adolescent use of venting strategy was positively related to
externalizing andinternalizing behaviors, but adolescent‘s effortful control was negatively related to
externalizing behavior. Furthermore, a mediation model was proposed to analyze the relationship among
measured variables. Conclusion: This study investigated how adolescents’ response to peer anger display
were related to adolescent anger reaction, anger regulation, and internalizing as well as externalizing
behaviors under the context of daily interaction. The results indicated that when adolescents experience
more anger, they were more likely to use venting strategy to decrease their externalizing
behaviors.Furthermore, use of venting strategies was more likely to moderate the effects of the adolescent’s
biologically based temperament on his or her social behavior. Contribution and Limitation: Previous studies
on the relationship between adolescents’ emotional response and peer’s emotion regulation and adjustment
were limited to young children, and findings of the studies were inconsistent. This study has expanded the
focused relationship to adolescents, and provided some information about how adolescents’ anger response
might have related to their anger expression which in turn related to their adjustment. Although this study
proposed a mediation model to explain the causal relationship among variables, the measurement was only in
one-time period, which is limited to portray the cause-effect relationship. A longitudinal study is needed in
the future.

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O1043
CAN WE MAKE A PREDICTIVE DIAGNOSIS OF BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
IN 3-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN? A 7-YEAR FOLLOW-UP STUDY AT AGE 10
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Patrick Leung, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Research in child development investigates continuity/discontinuity in behaviors over time. However,
discrepant findings existed, querying whether the early problem behaviors at preschool could predict
continual problems in later years or whether they only reflected transient developmental difficulties. This
study examined if a clinical diagnosis of behavior disorders at age 3 could predict continual problems at age
10. Such persistence of problem behaviors would support the predictive validity of an early clinical diagnosis
at age 3. A group of 221 children were given a full diagnostic workup by clinicians at age 3 and were
followed up at age 10. Results indicated that 71% of children diagnosed having behavior disorders at age 3
had persistent problems at age 10,while 70% of children without a clinical diagnosis at age 3 were problemfree at age 10. The odds ratio of having behavior problems at age 10 was 5.97 from children with a clinical
diagnosis at age 3 compared to those without (p=.002). Skilled clinical diagnosis integrating multiple sources
of information was crucial, since a briefer, single-informant parental interview or teacher questionnaire could
not achieve the same high odds ratio. Our findings added to the small number of existing studies supporting
the predictive validity of preschool diagnosis. They also advocate for clinical practice the value and
feasibility of a formal diagnostic exercise with children at preschool for early detection and intervention.

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O1046
WWW.BAMBINIINTRAPPOLA.IT: THE CREATION OF A WEBSITE FOR
CHILDREN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND/OR EXPOSED TO
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND FOR THEIR CAREGIVERS
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Chiara Giovanelli, Centro Tiama, Milan - Italy
Marinella Malacrea, Centro Tiama, Milan - Italy
Cristiana Pessina, Centro Tiama, Milan - Italy
In modern societies children and adolescents can be considered at risk when they live in social and relational
contexts which can not satisfy their physical and psychological needs. Sexual abuse happens when a child or
adolescent is involved in an inappropriate sexual experience considering the physical and psychological
development of the person (Malacrea&Lorenzini, 2002). Domestic violence is very prevalent, studies show a
prevalence of 3-30% of women who suffer from domestic violence at least once during their lifetime.
Children are often witnesses to this situation and moreover get involved in the violent episodes. The
experience of seeing the caregiver as vulnerable and unable to protect can determine the idea that only
becoming an aggressor can person prevent becoming a victim (Nannini&Perrone, 2012). These experiences
are traumatic and have long term effects on the inner development of the person. They are always
destabilizing, they are often linked to secrecy and shame and they can also lead to PTSD. In Italy the
majority of children and teen-agers have access to the internet and it can be considered an important tool to
look for information, remaining anonymous. The website can be considered a useful instrument for children,
adolescents and caregivers who need to find information about what is happening in their life. It can help
them acknowledge that they need help and to further aid them to have an active role in stopping the abuse
and gaining protective resources.

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O1063
DECISION MAKING PROCESS OF ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN
LITHUANIA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
C01. Culture and society - Ethics and deontology
Evaldas Kazlauskas, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Paulina Želvienė, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Jonas Eimontas, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania

Confronting ethical dilemmas and ethical decision making is a part of psychology as a profession. The aim
of this qualitative study was to analyze the decision making process of psychologist in professional practice
in Lithuania. 30 psychologists, with an average professional experience of 10 years participated in this study.
Internet-based survey system was used to collect responses about the ethical decision making process of
psychologists who experienced ethical dilemmas. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data.
Study revealed that psychologists tend to have active approach then confronted with ethical dilemmas, while
minority also tried to postpone decision, or do nothing. Psychologists reported that they consulted colleagues
during decision making process, either in informal or formal supervision, or in the team of professionals.
Participants of this study stated that ethical decision making process was based on ethical code, practice
guidelines, or individual algorithms developed during practice. Psychologist reported negative consequences
after confronting ethical dilemmas. Psychologists experienced conflicts and tension with a client, staff at the
institution they are working in, and experiencing negative emotions.

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O1074
RESEARCH ON THE PREDICTIVE VALIDITY OF COMPREHENSIVE
STRUCTURED INTERVIEW AND RELATED IMPACT FACTORS
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Wenya Li, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Jianping Xu, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Lei Liu, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Wei Zhang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Yu Sheng, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China

Interview is the most widely used personnel selection method (Moscoso, 2000) and almost all organizations
make final hiring decision according to interview result. Predictive validity of interview is a key research
aspect. Previous studies showed that the predictive validities of different types of interviews were quite
different from each other. From the viewpoint of interview question, the predictive validity of behavioral
interview is higher than that of situational interview (Taylor & Small, 2002); from the viewpoint of interview
structure, the higher the level of structure is, the higher the predictive validity of the interview becomes
(Campion et al, 1997); from the viewpoint of interview form, individual face-to-face interview has the
highest predictive validity (Mcdaniel et al 1994; Schmidt et al 1999). Comprehensive interview is a type of
interview combining behavioral interview and situational interview together and it has witnessed wide
application.It can solve the problem of low predictive validity existing in behavioral interview, where the
low predictive validity is caused by the limited working experience of interviewee. However,there is few
research exploring the predictive validity of comprehensive interview (Taylor &O’Driscoll, 2006), especially
research about predictive validities obtained at different periods (Sackett et al, 2008). In addition, some
characteristics of the candidate, such as self-confidence, working age, etc., will impact the interview result.
Based on an item pool of comprehensive structured interview for selection of excellent engineers, this
research analyzed the predictive validity of comprehensive structured interview in practical use and
discussed the influence of candidate’s working age and confidence on predictive validity. Study 1:
Development of item pool for comprehensive structured interview. 18 dimensions were selected according to
analysis on engineer’s working performance and competency model, to develop the interview questions and
scoring standard. The item pool included 7 questions for behavioral interview and 11 questions for
situational interview.These questions were scored to five levels, each of which owns evaluation method.
Seventy scientific and engineering graduate students participated in this study to test and revise these
questions. Item Response Theory (IRT) was used to test the difficulty and discrimination of these questions.
It was found that the item pool has acceptable psychometric property. Study 2: The predictive validity of
comprehensive structured interview and related influencing factors. Sixty male engineers having 1 to 11
working ages participated in this study. The mean age of participants was 26.62 years (SD=2.58), the mean
working age was 2.58 years (SD=2.39). Three leaders evaluated the 18 dimensions same as question bank
and general performance of these participants according to their practical working performance by using 5point Likert scale, and the results were used as criterion.Three experimenters acted as interviewer to
interview these 60 participants one by one and then to evaluate their levels of confidence. The result showed
that there is high consistency among the three interviewers and the three leaders; that the predictive validity
of comprehensive structured interview is higher than the behavioral interview and situational interview; that
the working age of the applicants positively moderate the relationship between the interview score and
leaders’ evaluation, which means the longer the tenure is, the higher the predictive validity of the interview
becomes, and which makes contribution to prove that the comprehensive structured interview has acrosstime predictive effect; that candidates’ confidence negatively moderates the relationship between the
interview score and leaders’ evaluation, which means the predictive validity of the interview is low for
highly-confident candidates. This research shows that the comprehensive structured interview has high
predictive validity and certain dynamics, but its validity may be influenced by candidates’ confidence. The
results of the research have certain application values in improving the predictive validity of an interview,
and also provide theoretical basis for application of the comprehensive structured interview.

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O1076
"SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGIES": VIDEO DEVICES AS TOOLS FOR
EARLY INTERVENTION ON MOTHER-CHILD DYADS
E19. Health and clinical intervention - Interventions
Valentina Manna, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy
Valentina Boursier, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy

The recent development of new technologies for video recording provided great benefits for the
microanalysis of mother-child interactions (Stern,2005).Moreover, the use of video-procedures revealed its
usefulness for promoting positive parenting within brief programs for early preventive interventions
(Zelenko,2008).We aimed at developing a pilot clinically-oriented videofeedback program (VF) and testing
its effectiveness in improving mothers’ responsivity to child’s needs. 15 mother-child dyads with high level
of dyadic risk participated over a 10-meeting program about the experience of parenting, including 4
videorecording sessions (CARE-Index:Crittenden, 2008) and 4 videofeedback sessions (Manna &
Boursier,2014). Pre and post measures of Parental Stress (Parenting Stress Index:Abidin,1997) and a re-test
of the dyadic synchrony have been taken.Our intervention produces3 effects. 1) Mirroring: the researcher
acts as a mirror by returning to the mother what he seesof her relationship with her child 2) New meaning
construction: the joint vision of the video allows to modify maternal dysfunctional representationsby giving
new sense to the relational exchanges 3) Repair: VFpromotes mother's ability to recognize child’s needs and
moments of rupture to repair. Post-test measures show a) an increased maternal disposition to recognize
dysfunctional relational aspects with reduction of defensive responses b) improvement of the dyadic
synchrony due to an increase of the mothers’ responsivity.

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O1079
MOMS IN THE CYBERSPACE: HOLDING FUNCTIONS AND
REGRESSIVE MOVEMENTS IN PARENTING WEBSITES
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Valentina Boursier, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy
Valentina Manna, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy
Noemi Venosa, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy

People with similar needs use cyberspace to share knowledge and experiences and search for emotional
support (Silke,1998).The recent diffusion of parenting websites (Moorhead,2000)as virtual communities for
parents,reveals their importance as tools providing an “holding” function(O'Connor,2001). We aimed at
exploring how parents use the cyberspace referring to their own parenting experiences,from pregnancy to the
3rd year of the child,by analyzing 1)the features of the e-parents 2)the underlying reasons for the parenting
websites use 3)the manifest and latent contents of the interactions4)the function of the e-group in these
processes.We realized a quali-quantitative analysis of the Italian website “officinagenitori”: Social Network
Analysis (Scott,2000) shows adense and solid parent network(99 members,mainly first time mothers) who
searches for emotional support and shares positive and negative emotional experiences.A latent thematic
analysis (Braun & Clark,2006) highlights the prevalence of themes linked to pregnancy,maternal practices
and child-care, and,at a latent level, the activation of narcissistic dynamics linked to mothering and to the
specificities of the feminine identity construction.The parenting website use seems to be typical of
women:while providing a supportive function,the e-groupis also used to evacuate anguish, to search for
support by peers,probably because of the regressive movements and identity shifts activated by pregnancy.

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O1080
TEEN SEXTING: PRACTICES AND RISKS OF THE ADOLESCENT
SEXUAL EXPLORATION IN A “VIRTUAL AGE
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Valentina Manna, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy
Valentina Boursier, University of Naples Federico II, Naples – Italy
Francesca Gioia, University of Naples Federico II, Naples - Italy

Teen sexting refers to a practice increasingly spread among adolescents who exchange their own sexual
explicit images and contents through apps and technological devices. While defining a new virtual way of
exploring sexuality, as a part of the sexual identity to be defined (Cahn,1998), it implies clinical and legal
risks, e.g. self-objectivation, limitation of sexuality to virtual realities and exposition to pedopornographic
issues (Judge,2012). These issues require preventive interventions to promote an aware exercise of sexuality
within virtual adolescents’ communities and cybersex practices. We aimed to explore diffusion and
motivations of teen sexting by developing an ad hoc questionnaire administered to 200 adolescents. A
quantitative analysis through the SPSS software shows a correlation between sexting and 1) the quality of
social networking experience (Social Networking Experiences Questionnaire) 2) the body image control on
photos (Body Image Control in Photos Questionnaire). Gender differences show a prevalence of female
tendency to sexting,while a Social Network Analysis (Scott,2000) reveals the specificities of the sexting
networks.Ethical implications and reflections for a responsible psychological work in this area will be
discussed, taking in account the centrality of web in the emotional development of nowadays adolescents
(O’Keeffe, 2011) and the phenomena of sensation seeking and desire to risk typical of adolescence
(Racalbuto, 2004).

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O1082
THE IMPACT OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP IN CHINESE
ENTERPRISES AND GOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENTS ON
SUBORDINATES’ ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR AND
TURNOVER INTENTION
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Jianping Xu, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Yu Sheng, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Wei Zhang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Wenya Li, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Xueyan Zhang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China

Authentic leadership (Luthans, 2002) isa new leadership theory developed after the trait theory, behavioral
theory and contingency theory, and it is also a kind of typical leadership style. Authentic leadership refers to
a process that combines positive psychological capacities and highly developed organizational context
together to promote both stronger self-awareness and self-regulated positive behaviors of leaders and
subordinates, and to foster positive self-development (Luthans&Avolio, 2003). There are four dimensions in
authentic leadership, including self-awareness, internalized moral standard, relationship transparency and
balanced processing (Walumbwa et al, 2010). Such authentic leadership can affect others by their own
values and believes, they are faithful to themselves and have high moral level (Shamir &Eilam, 2005; May,
Chan, Hodges &Avolio, 2003). Relevant research has shown that authentic leadership can produce a positive
impact on employees’ behavior or attitude through its typical or model behavior (Avolio et al, 2004;
Michie&Gooty, 2005). For example, authentic leadership improves employees’ working performance
(Grandey, Fiske, Mattila, Jansen & Sideman, 2005), job satisfaction (Yun-qi, 2010), contribution behavior
(Wang & Hsieh, 2013), organizational citizenship behavior (Cottrillet al., 2014) and organizational
commitment (Buckner, 2012). In this research, in order to further verify the structure of authentic leadership
and its influence, the following three studies are carried out: Study 1: Data were collected from Chinese
participants to explore the stability and adaptability of authentic leadership structure under Chinese cultural
background. 200 leaders from different kinds of organizations were taken as participants to complete an
authenticity leadership questionnaire (ALQ; Walumbwa et al, 2008).These participants included middle
managers or senior leaders from different kinds of organizations, such as student organizations, enterprises
and public administrative department, etc.and they were administrated by authenticity leadership
questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used to verify the structural
consistency and stability of authentic leadership in Chinese culture and different organizational context.
Study 2: The differences of authentic leadership in different organization contexts were compared and
analyzed. 50 leaders were respectively selected from the Party and governmental cadres, state-owned
enterprises and private enterprises respectively, to complete an authenticity leadership questionnaire. Then
the discrepancy of authentic leadership level caused by different backgrounds was analyzed and compared.
The results showed that there were significant differences among these three groups of participants. Study 3:
This study investigated the effects of authentic leadership on subordinate’s organizational citizenship
behavior and turnover intention in Chinese cultural context. Leaders and their subordinates were selected
from different organizations. There were many subordinates to a leader, so we paired them into one case.
Organizational citizenship behavior scale (Farh, Early & Lin, 1997) and turnover intention scale (Michael &
Spector, 1982) were used to respectively measure independent variables, and then the influence of different
authentic leadership levels on subordinate organizational citizenship behavior and job satisfaction was
analyzed. Conclusions: 1) The authentic leadership questionnaire has good construct validity and reliability,
and authentic leadership structure is stable under Chinese cultural background. 2) There are significant
differences in authentic leadership level among leaders from government departments, state-owned
enterprises and private enterprises. 3) Authentic leadership is significantly positively correlated with

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organizational citizenship behavior, and negatively correlated with turnover intention of subordinate.
Theoretical implications: Adaptability and stability of authentic leadership in Chinese cultural context are
confirmed, leading to further development of authentic leadership research and better clarification of positive
impact of typical leadership characteristics on the development of organization and its staff. At the same
time, this study explored the specialization of leading type under Chinese cultural background where leader’s
morality is emphasized highly, providing theoretical and practical implications for the organization and
future work.

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O1084
PROCESSING OF HOMONYM AND POLYSEMY WITH A CROSS-MODAL
LEXICAL DECISION TASK IN MANDARIN CHINESE
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Pei-Shu Tsai, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua - Taiwan, Province of China

The study aims to investigate the processing differences between homonym (e.g., bank) and polysemy (e.g.,
paper) with a cross-modal lexical decision task. In the long debate in psycholinguistic research, two
opposing views have been proposed in order to explain how polysemous words are represented in the mental
lexicon. One view suggests polysemous words possess independent representations as homonymous words
do (Klein & Murphy, 2001, 2002); the other view suggests that polysemy has a single representation while
senses are generated upon contexts (e.g., Taylor, 2003). However, for previous studies that directly
compared the effects between homonym and polysemy, the contrast was obtained at single-word or phrase
level. The present study was designed to extend the comparison to a sentential level. While sentences were
directed to the primary meaning of the target word, a visual target that was related to the dominant,
secondary, or unrelated meaning of the prime appeared after 1500 ms since the end of the sentential prime,
and the participants made a lexical decision. The results showed that when the stimulus-onset-asynchrony
between the sentential prime and the target word was sufficiently long enough, the effect contributed by the
distance between meanings or senses could be revealed. The study thus offered observations from the
language of Chinese and shall shed some lights on our understanding of how meanings/senses of
homonymous and polysemous words are accessed.

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O1086
ENTREPRENEURS’ PROFESSIONAL MORALITY IS SHOWING: GENDER
DIFFERENCES IN SIGNALS
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Olena Vynoslavska, Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Kiev – Ukraine
Maria Kononets, Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Kiev - Ukraine

The goal of our research was to study gender differences of professional morality by entrepreneurs’ in
signals. We supposed that it’s possible to see the entrepreneurs’ ethical attitudes as signals of their behavior
and mutual relations in the process of professional activity. The diagnostics of entrepreneurs’ professional
morality can be carried out by measurement of their moral status, ethical behavior, level of development of
moral consciousness, and also an index of participation in doubtful situations from the ethical point of view.
It was found that the high level of moral status and of moral consciousness is shown more often by
businesswomen, and low level - businessmen. The number of entrepreneurs with an average level of these
parameters was identical in both gender groups. The majority of respondents-women had a low index of
participation in doubtful situations from the ethical point of view. The respondents-men demonstrated the
high index and average index more often. The respondents of both gender groups have shown an average
level of ethical behavior; almost the third part of respondents has shown the low level of ethical behavior.
Less than the tenth part of interrogated entrepreneurs have shown acceptable level and high level of ethical
behavior. In future it’s important to study mutual influence of the analyzed parameters of professional
morality of businessmen and businesswomen and to analyze gender differences of the received dependences.

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O1095
LOST IN TIME? EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN TIME
PERSPECTIVE, CAREER ADAPT-ABILITIES, AND VOCATIONAL
IDENTITY
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Antanas Kairys, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Birute Pociute, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Ieva Urbanaviciute, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Audrone Liniauskaite, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania

The concept of time perspective (TP) refers to the perception of temporal continuity and provides a basis for
explaining human behaviour in a variety of settings. Quite similarly, vocational identity can be defined as the
continuous `vocational self‘. Finally, career adapt-abilities are seen as a psychosocial resource, which helps
people to cope with career related challenges and transitions. Although achieving vocational identity is
crucial for career construction, there are yet many unanswered questions on its antecedents. This study aimed
to explore how time perspective and career-adaptabilities shape student vocational identity. A survey was
conducted in a sample of high school (N = 512) and college (N = 276) students. They filled out a composite
measure composed of the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI), the Career-Adaptabilities Scale
(CAAS), and an adapted version of the Utrecht Management of Identity Commitments Scale (U-MICS).
Multi-group path analysis revealed that career adapt-abilities and future and past negative TPs were the
strongest predictors of vocational identity. However, several differences between the high-school and the
college path models were found. In addition, cluster analysis showed five distinct identity clusters, which
were characterized by a different pattern of TPs. The findings draw attention to TP as an important
antecedent of vocational identity and provide an additional interpretation of the theoretical career adaptation
framework.

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O1096
SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE SEARCH DATABASES IN PSYCHOLOGY: AN
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
John M. Davis, Texas State University, San Marcos - United States

The purpose of this study is to review the development and contemporary status of scientific literature
databases in psychology. Both psychological literature and the technology used to share it have expanded
and evolved rapidly since the end of the 19th century. Today, psychologists have multiple ways to search
and retrieve the peer reviewed literature in psychology. The present study reviews the strengths and
limitations of the major subscription-based and free literature search databases such as PsycINFO,
PSYNDEX, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. As psychology continues to grow as an international
scientific discipline, and as technology continues to evolve, it will become increasingly important for
psychologists to gain knowledge of and skill in using multiple literature search databases. The present study
serves to advance the growth of psychological knowledge by providing a critical review of the major
databases available for psychologists.

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O1098
ACHIEVEMENT AND COMPETENCE MOTIVATION AT SCHOOL: FROM
AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL TO INTERVENTION GUIDELINES
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Silvia Pina-Neves, University of Madeira, Funchal - Portugal

In this paper, we present the theoretical and empirical foundations of a comprehensive model on motivation
and achievement in academic settings. The model incorporates four constructs related to motivation and
personal competence (i.e. theories of intelligence, causal dimensions, self-concept, and self-efficacy) that
establish causal relations among themselves and predict academic achievement. This model has a sociocognitive rationale, based on works by Dweck, Weiner, Marsh, and Bandura, and it also finds support in 3
main studies, which established the model’s causal paths using structural equation modelling (N=1302),
tested their invariance across gender and SES (N=1210), and examined their stability during the transition to
secondary school (N=650). The main results revealed that theories of intelligence emerged as the organizing
construct of the model, while the specific academic dimensions of self-concept and self-efficacy were
achievement’s strongest predictors. Moreover, the model’s partial invariance was supported, as well as its
global temporal stability. Nonetheless, there is evidence suggesting that students from lower SES have less
adaptative motivational patterns and that transition to secondary school may weaken students’ competence
perceptions. Finally, we present implications and guidelines for psychological practice considering SES and
transition experiences as challenging conditions and showing the benefits of focusing intervention in
competence motivation.

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O1100
RESOURCE FUNCTION OF IMPULSIVITY/REFLECTIVITY IN
INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITY OF YOUNGER SCHOOLCHILDREN
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Ekaterina Budrina, Institute of Psychology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow - Russian Federation
Anastasiya Ovchinnikova, Institute of Psychology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow - Russian
Federation

The main question is: what resource factors of intellectual development are characteristic for successful
younger schoolchildren? In our view, it is necessary to study the resource functions of cognitive styles, in
particular impulsivity/reflectivity (I/R) as a predictor of academic achievement. In order to define I/R MFFT
(J. Kagan) was used. In assessing academic achievements three indicators of academic success were
considered (average score in language and mathematics, average score in all subjects, reading skills). In
addition, WISC was used. There were 95 students participated in the investigation (mean age of the subjects
is 8 years 11 months). During the cluster analysis within I/R two extreme subgroups were distinguished:
impulsive (fast/inaccurate) (n=54), reflective (slow/accurate) (n = 20); and third – an intermediate subgroup
(n = 21). By comparing "impulsive" and "reflective" significant differences in three academic achievements
indicators and sub-tests "Picture Completion", "Object Assembly" and "Coding" were received. In such a
way, students with effective strategies for processing information (slow/accurate) not only have high
academic achievement, but also a high level of spatial abilities. It can be assumed that the resource function
of I/R connected with development of involuntary cognitive control (in terms of accuracy of perceptual
scanning) which is associated with an increase in the productivity of intellectual activity.

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O1109
HOW TO FEEL GOOD AT WORK: THE ROLE OF HARDY PERSONALITY
IN THE MOTIVATIONAL PROCESS OVER TIME
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Silvia Simbula, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Dina Guglielmi, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - ItalyChiara Panari, University of
Parma, Parma - ItalyLorenzo Gallì, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - ItalyGreta
Mazzetti, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy
In recent times the Job Demand–Resources model has been expanded with the addition of personal resources
as a predictor of work engagement. At the same time, work engagement seems to foster both kinds (i.e., job
and personal resources) over time, creating a motivational positive cycle. The main aims of this work were to
present an Italian validation of the Hardy Personality scale, and to evaluate the longitudinal and reciprocal
relationships between job resource, hardy personality (as personal resources) and work engagement. The
exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses performed on the data, collected on a sample of 754 workers
(63% female), confirmed the three dimensions of the Hardy Personality scale (Commitment, Challenge, and
Control). Structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis on two waves data of 89 healthcare workers
confirmed the solid-scale test-retest and indicated that the relationship between job resource, hardy
personality and engagement is indeed reciprocal over time. These results show that hardy personality is a
central resource for well-being and motivation in the workplace, in particular, to face the challenges of the
current labor market. Moreover, they have important implication for organizational contexts, where the
promotion and facilitation of these resources could allow workers to feel more able in dealing with their
work goals.

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O1121
TIME AND CHANGE IN TEAMS: A LONGITUDINAL APPROACH TO THE
IMPACT OF THE GROUP CULTURE ON THE LEARNING PROCESS
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Margarida Pinheiro, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Teresa Rebelo, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Paulo Renato Lourenço, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Isabel Dimas, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal

This research is focused on the analysis of group culture as a predictor of team learning. In spite of the
growing interest around team learning, little is known about the conditions that foster it (Passos, Silva, &
Santos, 2011). Culture has been identified as a potential factor to be taken into account in understanding
team learning (Sessa& London, 2008) not only because teams are integrated into an organizational context
but also because the team itself provides a context to its members (Kozlowski & Bell, 2003). It follows that
the context in which the team operates offer an opportunity for the development of learning behaviors
(Zellmer-Bruhn & Gibson, 2006). In order to understand temporal dynamics, an intrateam approach (Li &
Roe, 2012) was followed. Data were collected in three different moments from a sample of 17 project
groups, using a questionnaire, and were analyzed through growth modeling. The results suggest that teams
differ in how they use learning behaviors over time. Furthermore, different cultural orientations determine
different team learning behaviors.We also found an interaction between 1) time and a supportive culture on
exploring, experimenting and error management, 2) time and a culture of objectives on exploring, and 3)
time and a culture of innovation on experimenting.This research will help to improve knowledge into the
learning process in a temporal perspective, which will provide new approaches towards group/teamwork
interventions.

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O1128
THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL RELEVANT LANGUAGE SKILLS IN
PRIMARY SCHOOL
B01. Development and education - Language acquisition
Elisabeth Schuth, University of Bamberg, Bamberg - Germany
Judith Koehne, University of Bamberg, Bamberg - Germany
Sabine Weinert, University of Bamberg, Bamberg - Germany

Language skills and learning in school are closely related: Language is a school subject and language
abilities influence school success (Durham et al., 2007).Academic language, characterized by specific
linguistic means to express school relevant content (Schleppegrell, 2001), is often considered
specificallyimportant for academic achievement. It is less clear however which linguistic phenomena in
particular are most relevantfor which agegroup and whetherand how these language competences are
actuallytrained in school. We investigated the development of two language components in German primary
school children(N = 837) – the developing ability of usingclause connectors(CC) and academic vocabulary
(AV).The task in both self-developed tests was to choose words to completesentences: connectors (e.g.,
although) or academic words (e.g.,illustration).Measureswere compared to conventional tests of receptive
general vocabulary and grammar (PPVT, TROG) in 2nd and 3rd grade. While 3rd graders outperformed 2nd
graders on all tests, performance differenceswerelargest for CC and AV (η2cc= .16;η2AV= .12; η2PPVT =
.03, ; η2TROG = .07) and persisted when controlling for age.This reveals that the studiedgrades are an
important phase for CC and AV development, more so than for general language development. Second, the
development of CC and AV seems to be subject to school relevant and potentially school mediated language
learning rather than an age related development.

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O1129
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AS AN “EMERGING RISK” FOR WORKRELATED STRESS: AN INTEGRATED RISK ASSESSMENT APPROACH
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Isabella Corradini, Themis Research Centre, Roma – Italy
Assunta Marano, Themis Research Centre, Roma – Italy
Enrico Nardelli, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma – Italy

The complex set of interactions between humans and machines in workplaces produces an “emerging risk”
for work-related stress (EU-OSHA, 2010). The multidimensional nature of this aspect (Corradini, Nardelli
2014) needs an assessment procedure combining and integrating objective measures of working conditions
and information coming from workers. The normative background in Italy for work health and safety
(Legislative Decree 81/2008) requires public and private employers to assess work-related stress of their
workers according to the content of the European Framework Agreement on Work-Related Stress (2004).
One of the most widely used European models for work-related stress evaluation is the HSE approach (2007)
that emphasizes the involvement of workers. This research examines the multidimensional nature of IT
systems as an “emerging risk” for work-related stress within a tool part of an Integrated Approach
(Corradini, Marano, Nardelli 2014). This approach includes the use of multiple standardized instruments able
to analyze convergence of extrapolated subjective and objective variables. Specifically, measures analysed in
this research are obtained from the self-report questionnaire PRISMA-RA and from a pool of focus groups
made up from a sample of workers (N = 246). The authors analyse data via clustering variables of stress
work related by sex, age and skill level. The practical implication of the research is the profiling of risk
work-related stress on IT component.

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O1132
PATTERNS OF AND FACTORS AFFECTING MINORITY GROUP
CULTURAL ASSIMILATION
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Medea Despotashvili, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State Univeristy, Tbilisi – Georgia

Georgia is a multicultural country. The mainstream population is ethnical Georgian. In the country of overall
population size of 4,371,535, there are about ten ethnic minority groups: Azerbaijanis, Ossetians, Russians,
Greeks, Ukrainians, etc. In a multicultural environment such this, the issue of equality naturally emerges.
The research purpose was to investigate factors influencing minority group integration dynamics in
mainstream population culture. Theoretical framework used was four-fold model of acculturation strategies.
The research operates with variables as understanding of acculturation models by minority and majority
groups, the purpose of minority group members’ integration in mainstream culture, cultural values of both
groups and experience of interpersonal communication between cultures. As a result we could conclude that
understanding on integration/assimilation of minority group plays important role in experiencing cultural
assimilation. Together with cultural values of both groups, it determines the character of interpersonal
relationships, pattern of integration. The results give ground for further research in this direction, though they
already provide a platform to explain and predict the pattern of assimilation of minority group.

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O1133
EXTENT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY USE ON ADJUSTMENTNEUROTICISM AMONG ADOLESCENTS
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Lancy DSouza, University of Mysore, Mysore - India

Virtual space or cyber space addiction is new generation addiction that many young adults are facing today,
the fantasy of many young adults which could have gone un-nourished are getting that satisfaction by
computers or any other such technology driven medium or devices (Appel et. al, 2012). In the present study
an attempt is made to identify the extent of digital technology use on adjustment neuroticism disorders. A
group of 215 students of age between 17 to 22 years were addressed with a 105 itemed questionnaire, out of
215 respondents, 78 were girls and 137 were boys. All of the 215 respondents were students studying in
different educational institutions such as SKMJ higher Secondary School; Malabar College, Waynad; St.
Marries College, Waynad; and Sri Guru Narayana College, Allepi, India. They were administered
Adjustment neuroticism dimensional Inventory (ANDI) developed by R N Singh and Bhargava, M. This
inventory consists of 105 items in three response alternatives and measures seven dimensions of personality:
Self-esteem-self-inferiority,
happiness-depression,
calmness-anxiety,
naturality,
obsessiveness,
independence-dependence, feeling of healthy-hypochondriasis, innocence-guilt feeling. It can be used on the
both sexes from age group 17 to 22 and it is one of the widely test known for clinical assessment. Two-way
ANOVA was employed to find out the difference between adolescents with high, moderate and low levels of
usage along with gender for personality dimensions taken as dependent variables. Results revealed that as
the Usage level of Digital Technology increased Depression scores also increased linearly and significantly.
Guilt scores were found to be increasing along with the Usage level of Digital Technology. Female
respondents with high usage of digital technology were observed to have more Hypochondriac, whereas
female respondents with less usage were found to be least Hypochondriac. The recognition of such
problematical issues is to be done at the earliest time possible and the results obtained pertaining to the
disorders, one has to develop confrontation to the addictiveness of such impulsive pathological media abuse.
The arrival of such deteriorating conditions of young adults are to be prioritized and subjected to further
research and study to accurately treat such specified indifferences or tendencies of addictiveness. Any
addiction may and will lead to cognitive and pathological disorders, in any case, the mind of an young adult
will require sufficient amount of time to rehabilitate-given that regular clinical therapy and interventions are
organized with the aid of professionals, family and friends.

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O1139
DETERMINANTS OF ELDERLY DEPRESSION: A COMPARISON
BETWEEN ELDERLY RESIDING AT HOME VS IN AN INSTITUTION
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Mithat Durak, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey

The current study aims to examine the environmental and social factors affecting the depression levels of
elderly residing at home vs. in an institution. Being loyal to the principles of voluntary participation and
confidentiality, after an interview, data is collected from 846 participants residing at home and 924
participants residing in retirement houses. In the present research, the relationships of socio-demographic
characteristics, factors specific to residing at home vs. in an institution, health and functional independence
related factors, life events occurred in recent or distant past are investigated. In institution, there is no gender
difference observed in terms of depression levels; whereas among the elderly residing at home females show
higher depression levels than males. The environmental and individual factors that have protective role
against depression are identified as being married, being with the spouse, physical well-being, positive
perceptions about the course of the disease, being satisfied with their home, meeting own needs at home,
being satisfied with the institution, the opportunity to visit their families, and the opportunity to be visited in
the institution. In the present study, the similarities and differences between home and the institution, adult
child-older parent relationships, social structure of community and culturally expected roles from elderly
while explaining depression in the elderly are discussed.

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O1142
FACTORS AFFECTING PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG
ELDERLY BEHÇET DISEASE PATIENTS A COMPREHENSIVE
COMPARISON
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Feride Ozlem Elagoz, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas - Turkey
Emre Senol-Durak, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey

Individuals suffering from physical illnesses have impact on both sufferers and their families. However, the
positive effect of illnesses on patients has not been examined extensively. Regarding physical illnesses,
Behçet’s Disease, one of the most commonly seen dermatological illnesses occurring due to inflammation of
blood vessels was selected. The aim of the present study was to scrutinize the contribution of stress
appraisal, emotional approach coping and coping strategies on satisfaction with life with a model
conceptualized by Schaefer and Moos (1998) in the samples of elderly Behçet’s disease patients. The
structural equation analysis of the model revealed that emotional expression, problem focused coping, and
religious coping was significantly correlated to life satisfaction. The findings are discussed in the context of
the theoretical model.

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O1145
CONFLICT AND NEGOTIATION IN TURKISH PROVERBS
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Nihal Mamatoglu, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Burcu Albayrak Donmez, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Secil Onderoglu, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Rasim Ozgur Donmez, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey

The purpose of the study is searching conflict and negotiation in Turkish culture. For this reason 2667
proverbs from A Dictionary of Turkish Proverbs (Ömer Asım Aksoy, 1993) were examined by four
judges. In this study, 557 proverbs were appeared as related with conflict and negotiation. Relevant
qualitative analysis revealed some interesting findings about nature of conflict and negotiation in Turkish
culture.Some notable findings are reported in here. For example "reciprocity" is important in Turkish culture
under conflicting situations. The results suggest that reciprocity has two sub-factors. The first factor can be
defined with fatalism. And the second factor can be defined with interpersonal relationship. The findings
showed that Turks believe that underestimation of opponent gives rise unexpected damages. That’s why the
enemy must be eliminated at the beginning. On the other hand forgiveness is valuable in Turkish culture and
they advise to pity on who ask for mercy.Turks also believe that in-group conflicts are more harmful and
coercive than the out group conflict. In group conflict deteriorates the harmony in relationship. So they
advise to avoid to be in conflict with relatives or people who are ones’ closes. They also warn to not be in
conflict with woman. Because they believe that tricky woman always wins the negotiation.In Turkish culture
it is recommended that to be careful in communication. Ancients advice to listen, review and select the
words before talk. This study is supported by TUBİTAK 1001 project no: 113K548 named Conflict and
Negotiation in Turkish Culture.

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O1146
THE EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL PREJUDICE ON INTERGROUP PEACE
INTENTIONS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Ahmet Demirdağ, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Derya Hasta, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

In the beginning of 2013, a peace process (PP) was initiated by Turkish Government to find a solution to the
Kurdish Question. This study investigates the level of support on the PP in the conceptual framework of
infrahumanization theory (IHT) in a realistic context. According to IHT, people are inclined to associate
outgroups with human essence (e.g., secondary emotions) less than ingroups, which results in negative
attitudes/behaviors toward outgroups. We tested the effects of an experimental manipulation in which a call
in support of the PP was made with primary or secondary emotions by an ingroup or outgroup member. To
this end, 184 Turkish and 160 Kurdish students from the universities in Ankara and M. Artuklu University
were asked to fill in Infrahumanization and Peace Process Support Scales after reading the peace call.
Participants were randomly assigned to a 2(ethnicity of the person making the call:TurkishKurdish)X2(emotion type:Primary-secondary)X2(emotion valence:Positive-negative) factorial design. The
findings showed that both Turkish and Kurdish participants associated the outgroup member with secondary
emotions less than the ingroup member when the peace call was made with secondary emotions; and
accordingly, they supported the PP less when the peace call was made with secondary emotions by the
outgroup member. No such bias was observed when the peace call was made with primary emotions. The
results were generally in line with and discussed in terms of IHT.

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O1148
PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMATOLOGY AMONG PATIENTS WITH
PSORIASIS: EXPLANATORY ROLES OF DISEASE RELATED
VARIABLES, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND EMOTIONAL APPROACH
COPING
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Ufuk Kocatepe, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Mithat Durak, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey

Psoriasis is a chronic, recurrent disorder characterized by heavily scaled plaques on skin. Psoriasis negatively
affects patients’ physical, emotional, psychological and social life which also intensifies the lesions.
Literature emphasizes the importance of psychosocial interventions in helping patients cope effectively with
stress which is expected to ease the lesions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the explanatory roles
of experiences related to Psoriasis, social support, and emotional approach coping on psychological
symptomatology among patients with Psoriasis. Socio-demographic questionnaire, Brief Symptom
Inventory, Experiences of Patients with Psoriasis Scale, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale,
Emotional Approach Coping Scale were administered to the participants. Data are analyzed using
independent groups t-test, variance analysis, multiple regression and structural equation modeling. Analyses
were conducted with data from 186 patients. Results showed that the experiences related to Psoriasis, namely
distortion of body-image, social isolation, and difficulty in verbal communication were highly and positively
correlated with psychological symptomatology. The implication of the study was to draw attention to the
psychological components of the disorder experience and guide clinicians to work with psoriatic patients
more effectively.

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O1153
THE INFLUENCE OF A GAMBLING CONTEXT ON THE SOCIAL
REPRESENTATION OF RISK
C15. Culture and society - Qualitative methods
Jérémy Lemoine, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - France
Christine Roland-Lévy, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - France

The aim of this presentation is to study the influence of a gambling context on the social representation of
risk. The social representation of risk in general has already been identified in a previous study (Kmiec &
Roland-Lévy, 2014). According to Abric (1994), social representations are associated to behavior; thus,
studying social representation of risk in the specific context of gambling provides clues to better understand
gambling disorders. 1,106 students answered a free association task based on the target expression “risk in a
gambling context”. Two scales measured the characterization and the valence dimensions of the terms
produced. Based on the results, four different analyses were used: a categorical analysis, a prototypical
analysis, a factorial analysis and a tri-componential analysis. The social representation of risk in a gambling
context differs from the one in a general context. It is organized around three main themes: gambling games
and their characteristics; emotions involved in gambling; and gambling disorders and their consequences.
Females and males share the same social representation of risk. The association of the prototypical analysis
and the tri-componential analysis indicate that three terms belong to the central system: “danger”, “to lose”
and “losing money”. This study showed variations of the social representation of risk due to the introduction
of a gambling context and the importance of the role of emotions in this context.

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O1158
TWO BRAINS MAKE ONE MIND: HYPERSCANNING STUDY ON
SYNCHRONIZED SINGING/HUMMING BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE USING
FNIRS
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Naoyuki Osaka, Kyoto University, Kyoto - Japan
Takehiro Minamoto, Kyoto University, Kyoto - Japan
Ken Yaoi, Kyoto University, Kyoto - Japan
Miyuki Azuma, Osaka University, Osaka - Japan
Mariko Osaka, Osaka University, Osaka - Japan

Human brain have been developed to communicate with others, however it seems unclear how our brain
achieves interactive communication. Here, we report the neural synchronization for singing/humming
between two people, simultaneously measuring two brain activities using a hyperscanning approach. Using a
functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), brain activity of two individuals was measured while they
performed a cooperated humming or singing with face-to-face and face-to-wall (preventing them from
observing other’s face by a wall). The results showed a significant increase in the neural synchronization in
the left inferior frontal cortex (IFC) in both the singing and humming regardless of existence of the wall, in
comparison to the single singing/humming. On the other hand, the right IFC showed an increase in the neural
synchronization during humming but not singing, possibly due to higher dependence on musical processing.
Those results suggest a usefulness of the fNIRS-based hyperscanning in natural social interaction.

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O1159
PROMOTORS OF QUALITY DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL
CHANGE IN CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS –RESULTS OF 2
LONGITUDINAL STUDIES
D08. Work and organization - Innovation management
Petra Strehmel, University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg - Germany
Daniela Ulber, University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg – Germany

Child care institutions have to perform high and continuously improved quality of early education. Recent
Studies show that in spite of tremendous efforts of further education quality in many cases is not sufficient.
How can organizational development in child care institutions be promoted e.g. by the transfer of knowledge
from professional trainings into practice. Our theoretical model referring to Baldwin and Ford suggests
training design, trainees characteristics and work environment (shaped by managerial strategies) as crucial
factors for the transfer processes following professional trainings. We conducted two multi-methods
longitudinal studies. 19 training participants and their institution managers were interviewed before and after
a training to investigate in transfer strategies. The results of the semi-structured interviews show that training
often was not closely committed to institutional goals. In a second in-depth-multiple case study with 4 child
care institutions we explored the promoters of organizational change by 3 qualitative interviews with the
institution managers interviews over a period of 1 year and final group discussions with the staff. This study
also revealed that organizational change was not strategically planned but changes occurred in small steps
toward a vague vision of better pedagogy. Continuous changes depended on demands and support by the
providing companies. Conclusions for qualification and training of educational leaders are discussed.

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O1162
WOMEN AND STRESS AT WORK
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Philippe Sarnin, University of Lyon, Lyon - France
Behnaz Boroumand Jullien, University of Lyon, Lyon – France
Margaux Vignet, University of Lyon, Lyon – France

Studies about stress at work very often show that women are more stressed than men. But this systematic
difference needs to be explained. Taking account of the work status, the familial situation, we hypothesize a
more general effect of the social construction of gender inequalities among jobs and their characteristics
(autonomy, workload, etc.) between men and women. 1163 women and 4787 men were questioned during
compulsory medical examination within the same firm. The questionnaire includes: Job Content
Questionnaire (Karasek& Theorell, 1990), Effort/Reward imbalance scale (Siegrist, 1996), Hospital Anxiety
and Depression scale (Mykledun& al., 2001), Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen & al., 1983) and various
questions about marital qualification, characteristics of the job, marital status, children in charge, etc.
Statistical analyses were realized using multiple regressions. Analyses of data show that the difference
between men and women are less important when we compare them for the same job and the same marital
status and the same number of children in charge. The unequal repartition of men and women, according to
positions held, lead women to occupy jobs with more psychological demand, less autonomy and less reward.
So, the women jobs have the characteristics associated with higher stress at work. In conclusion, firms have
to be more attentive during recruitment and promotion to avoid discrimination against women which may
also have a negative impact on their health.

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O1169
COMMUNICATIVE ABILITIES IN PATIENTS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN
INJURY (TBI): THE ROLE OF THEORY OF MIND AND EXECUTIVE
FUNCTIONS
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Presenter: Alberto Parola, University of Turin, Turin - Italy
Ilaria Gabbatore, University of Turin, Turin - Italy
Katiuscia Sacco, University of Turin, Turin - Italy
Romina Angeleri, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque - United States
Bruno Giuseppe Bara, University of Turin, Turin - Italy
Francesca Marina Bosco, University of Turin, Turin - Italy

Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) frequently report communicative impairments, both at Linguistic
and Extralinguistic levels, as well as cognitive difficulties, such as executive functions (EF, attention,
working memory, and planning) and theory of mind (ToM) deficits. Despite several studies confirmed these
impairments, it is not completely clear the relation among such abilities. Aim of the present study is to
investigate the relationship between EF and TOM and pragmatic deficits in chronic patients with TBI. Thirty
TBI patients and twenty-four healthy controls performed Linguistic and Extralinguistic tasks of the
Assessment Battery of Communication (ABaCo). The tasks investigate the comprehension and production of
direct and indirect communicative acts, deceits and ironies. In addition, participants performed a
neuropsychological assessment investigating ToM and EF. Results show that patients performed worse than
controls in pragmatic tasks, neuropsychological and ToM tests. We also observed a trend of difficulty in the
comprehension and production of standard communicative acts, deceits and ironies. A regression analysis
reveals that EF and ToM partially explain patients’ difficulties, but they are not sufficient to completely
explain TBI’s communicative deficits. The identification of the role played by cognitive functions to sustain
communicative deficits is crucial to design efficacious rehabilitative treatments.

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O1174
A THEORETICALLY ANCHORED AND MULTI-MODAL TREATMENT
APPROACH IN AN OUTDOOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE PROGRAM
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Mark Burdick, Burdick Psychological and Placement Services, Las Angeles - United States
Steven DeMille, Capella University, Enterprise - United States

Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare treatment (OBH) is emerging as a promising and innovative therapeutic field
that provides interventions for struggling adolescents (Russell ,2003) and young adults (Hoag, Massey,
Roberts, & Logan, 2013). The Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council describes OBH programming as “the
prescriptive use of wilderness experiences by licensed mental health professionals to meet the therapeutic
needs of clients” (Gass, et al., 2014). Case Study: This paper describes a case study of a 16-year-old
Caucasian male from the United Kingdom who was referred to treatment at an Outdoor Behavioral
Healthcare (OBH) program for oppositional behaviors, emotion dysregulation, family conflict and academic
underachievement. This case study provides description of the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and
treatment of a client in an OBH program. Theoretical Approach: In Russell and Phillips-Miller (2002)
qualitative study adolescent participants identified peer dynamics, the therapeutic relationship, challenge and
structure of treatment and the facilitation of reflection through outdoor activities. Each of these components
are described in the paper. This paper also explores the theoretical underpinnings of treatment in an OBH
program. In addition Walsh and Golins’ (1976) Outward Bound Process Model (OBPM) is described and
applied to the case study to describe the wilderness process participant’s experience which leads to the
reorganization of beliefs and perceptions of self and others. Follow-up: The client was followed up at 6
months and one year post treatment. Results showed a clinically significant improvement from admission to
discharge and gains were maintained at 6 months and 1 year post treatment. In addition, qualitative feedback
is provided from the client into how and why OBH treatment worked for this client.

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O1177
BULLYING: COPING STRATEGIES FOR TEENS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Marlene Caban-Huertas, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga - Colombia
Ana Fernanda Uribe Rodriguez, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga - Colombia
Manuela Deleon, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga - ColombiaKatherine
Infante, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga - Colombia
Joel Vargas, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga - Colombia
Sandra Sanchez, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga - Colombia

The purpose of the research is identify coping strategies in adolescents involved in bullying, both aggressors
and victims. Bullying is defined as "a situation where the person is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to
negative actions by one or more students" (Olweus, 1995, p.197). Coping strategies are defined as "those
constantly changing cognitive and behavioral efforts being made to improve specific external or internal
demands that are assessed as excessive or overflowing resources of individuals" (Lazarus&Folkman, 1986
cited by Gomez Luengo & Romero, 2006, p.164). Sample consisted of 47 adolescents between 16-19 years
of a school from Bucaramanga (Colombia). Instruments used to collect data were the Questionnaire Paredes,
Legaand Vernonto Measure Bullying Phenomenon of Paredes, Legaand Vernon (2006) and the Coping
Strategies Scale-Converted of Londoño, Henao, Puerta, Posada, Arangoand Aguirre(2005). Results show
21.27% students have attacked classmates; while 42.55% students have been victims of some violent action
by peers. For coping strategies 44.68% indicated they never seek professional help for guidance. Also
48.93% indicated never seeks professional help to reduce anxiety symptoms or discomfort. Teens involved
in bullying (aggressors or victim) prefer distract their attention of the issue and don’t have skills to ask for
help. Psychologists have social responsibility to prevent and intervene with bullying to reduce level
biopsychosocial consequences.

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O1178
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE TURKISH VERSIONS OF
REASSURANCE SEEKING QUESTIONNAIRE
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
Bikem Haciomeroglu, Gazi University, Ankara – Turkey
Mujgan Inozu, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey
Ece Tathan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Reassurance seeking has been considered as a maintaining factor in OCD. The study aimed to conduct the
adaptation of the Reassurance Seeking Questionnaire (ReSQ) (Kobori & Salkovskis, 2012) into the Turkish
language, and to examine its psychometric properties. The sample of the study composed of 403 university
students and 110 adults. As for the internal consistency, the Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of Source, Trust,
Intensity and Carefulness scales were .90,.87,.77, and .86, respectively. The test-retest correlations after 4week interval ranged between .61 and .72, p < .001 for the ReSQ scales. Original factor structure of the
subscales was confirmed by using maximum-likelihood confirmatory factor analyses through LISREL.
Multiple regression analysis conducted to assess the concurrent validity revealed that Carefulness scale was
the best predictor for Obsessive Compulsive Inventory (OCI-R) total (R2=.21, p<.001), checking (R2=.09,
p<.001) and washing scores (R2=.13, p<.001). The ReSQ scales significantly correlated with each other, and
with the Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire, Disgust Sensitivity Scale, Guilt Inventory and Trait Anger
Expression Inventory. As for the criterion validity, both the student and adult participants within the lowest
and highest 25th percentile of OCI-R total scores significantly differed from each other in terms of their
ReSQ scores, except for the Trust scale. Results revealed that the Turkish version of ReSQ was a reliable and
valid measure.

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O1179
INTENTION TO PAY TAXES OR TO AVOID THEM: THE IMPACT OF
SOCIAL VALUE ORIENTATION
C10. Culture and society - Economic choices
Ambra Brizi, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Mauro Giacomantonio, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Birga Schumpe, Helmut-Schmidt University, Hamburg - Germany
Lucia Mannetti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

Purely economic factors such as audit rates and fines have shown inconsistent effects on tax payments
suggesting that they are not sufficient to explain tax compliance. Moreover, the tax compliance rate is
surprisingly high in comparison to what the standard economic model would predict. In the last fifteen years,
literature aimed at solving the so called “puzzle of compliance” has increased and pointed out several factors
that could possibly clarify tax compliance processes such as knowledge of the tax law, trust toward the
political system, as well as personal or social norms. The studies to be presented here examined the impact of
social value orientation on tax morale and on intention to avoid/evade taxes. Social value orientation was
examined both as chronic personal orientation (Studies 1 and 2) and as contextual factor made salient by
experimental manipulations (Study 3). Results of all three studies are supportive of a relationship between
social value orientation and measures of tax compliance. Furthermore, results of Study 3 provided evidence
for a causal effect of social value orientation on intended tax non-compliance. Mediation analyses in both
Study 2 and Study 3 revealed that the effect of social value orientation on intended tax non-compliance was
mediated by tax morale. Results are discussed with reference to their potential practical applications.

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O1188
SURFACING (IM)POSSIBLE VICTIMS: THE ROLE OF GENDER,
SEXUALITY AND POWER IN CONSTRUCTING THE CONDITIONS OF
POSSIBILITY FOR VICTIMS OF FEMALE SEX ABUSE
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Sherianne Kramer, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg - South Africa

Female sex abuse (FSA) has recently emerged as an object of enquiry in the academy and medico-legal
systems both globally and in South Africa. However, the academic research is primarily focused on
perpetrators, resulting in very limited information on its victims. Victim data that are available are based
mainly on studies conducted with perpetrators. FSA victimhood is underexplored and many victims remain
invisible to the criminal justice and health systems and are barely discernible as objects of human science
knowledge. Despite the accent on vulnerable populations and human rights in the contemporary world, there
is very little work on precisely why these victims remain invisible. Accordingly, this research aims to
identify the cultural conditions of possibility for FSA victimhood as a means to advance contemporary
critical understandings of the role of gender and sexuality as instrument-effects of modern power. The
study’s objectives wereachieved by interviewing persons who self-identified as FSA victims. A Foucauldian
informed discourse analysis was employed to interpret the transcriptions of these interviews and to explore
conditions of possibility for FSA victimhood as they were constructed in the interview context. The findings
illustrate precisely how deeply engrained constructions of gender and sexuality both produce and constrain
the possibilities for reporting, disclosing and self-identifying victimhood. Overall, a particular configuration
of access to non-normative psychological, gender and ‘sex’ discourses mostly mediated by the internet and
incited through the confessional context of the interview provides the possibilities for an identification as a
victim of female sex abuse. These points of identification are coordinates for disrupting normative
understandings of gender, sexuality and power in sex abuse and thus constitute the beginnings of a counterknowledge on transgressive sexualities. This counter-knowledge will further contribute to critical accounts
of the way that power/knowledge produces, reifies and naturalises human subjects through technologies of
sexuality. Keywords: Female sex abuse; female sexual perpetrations; sexual abuse victims; sexuality;
gender; power; discourse; discourse analysis; South Africa

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O1189
INTERGENERATIONAL SUPPORT IN FAMILIES WITH YOUNG AND
MIDDLE AGED ADULT CHILDREN: A DIARY STUDY
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Heike M. Buhl, University of Paderborn, Paderborn – Germany
Diana Rieger, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Jena – Germany
Sabrina Sommer, University of Paderborn, Paderborn – Germany
Peter Noack, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Jena – Germany

The topic of this presentation is support in intergenerational relationships between adult children and their
parents. According to the concepts of intergeneration solidarity and exchange theory, support in adult
families depends on relationship quality, norms, opportunity structures as well as reciprocity. Focussing on
support our research questions were for the differences between gender, generation and types of support as
well as for the prediction of support. Therefore, a diary study was conducted. The sample consisted of 100
adult children between 23 und 40 years, 97 of their mothers and 82 of their fathers. Family members
completed a standardized diary for 28 days. It informed about emotional, instrumental, informational and
financial help between family members. Additionally, questionnaires were administered to the family
members separately. Results showed differences between gender, generations and types of support. E.g.,
mothers gave more instrumental help than fathers, fathers more informational help than mothers. The
assumption of reciprocity was confirmed. However, the effect was mediated by the perception of the
received support. Additionally, the relationship quality as well as social norms predicted support. The results
underline the benefit of a long-term diary method. They are discussed with respect to the research of
intergenerational support.

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O1195
UPDATES ON INCLUSION IN BRAZILIAN SCHOOLS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Nadja Silva, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió - Brazil

We discuss about the concepts and practices of educational inclusion. The social and educational inclusion is
widely assumed by Brazilian government. However due to lack of adequate infrastructure and of qualified
human resources, is extremely difficult to make this proposal effective in schools. We evaluated these
difficulties and we present here a set of actions designed to confront the lack of qualified human resources.
Among developed actions highlight, for example, conducting workshops for teachers, with the goal to reduce
the levels of the interpersonal conflicts and stress within the work environment, and seminars to update them
on Inclusion' concepts and to stimulate exchanges of experiences between professionals. In addition, we also
conduct consultancy where teachers talked with specifics about their work with students with learning
difficulties. These actions were developed in partnership with the university through psychology students. In
this way we have promoted the integration of teaching-research-extension approaching these students to the
educational problems of their city. Over three years the results show the decreasing truancy in middle school
and the teachers’ motivation to engage with the transformation of the schools has increasing. Finally these
results have encouraged the school communities to design the educational inclusion as a deep review of their
political and pedagogical practices.

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O1198
EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING COMMUNICATIVE PATTERNS OF
PLURALISTIC FAMILY ON MENTAL SYMPTOMS OF PATIENTS WITH
PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDRES IN YASOUJ
E06. Health and clinical intervention - Family treatments
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad – Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj – Iran
Ghasem Naziri, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz – Iran
Sareh Behzadi Poor, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz – Iran

The aim of thie study was to measure the efficacy of teaching communicative pattern of pluralistic family on
mental symptoms of patients.This experimental study was designed to have a pre-test and post test and also a
control group. Subjects of this study were comprised of Medical Centers clients in Yasouj and was based on
random sampling.Thirty patients were selected according to the revised version of family communication
patterns of Koerner and Fitzpatrick. Two dimensions, laisseze fair and protective family patterns, were taken
into account through the process of selection. DASS-21 questionnaire was administered to 30 subjects and
they were randomly divided in to a control and an experimental group. Ten training sessions,90 minute each,
were held for experimental group exposed to pluralistic communication patterns.The test was run for two
groups. The result of covariance analysis revealed that with regard to mental symptoms, and there is a
significant difference in both groups(p<0.001).But there is not significant difference between experimental
and control groups in the aspects of mental symptoms(depression,anxiety,stress). Based on this result, it can
be concluded that pluralistic communication methods based on high levels of listening speaking interactions
can be effect in reducing mental symptoms increased. Keywords: communication pattern, Psychosomatic,
mental symptoms

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O1207
CORTICAL RESPONSES (EEG AND NIRS) AND APPRAISAL
MECHANISMS DURING EMOTION RECOGNITION
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Maria Elide Vanutelli, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Michela Balconi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Elisabetta Grippa, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

Emotions have always received considerable attention within the psychological domain and the application
of devices coming from the neuroscientific approach has given the possibility to explore the spatio-temporal
features of emotion processing. Affective stimuli induce psychological states related to specific
physiological reactions for adaptive behavioral responses, and appraisal mechanisms to emotion perception
are fundamental for this adaptive behavior. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) plays a key role in emotion
evaluation and different explanatory models tried to account for the differential hemispheric recruitment with
respect to these components. Nevertheless the relationship between electrophysiological (EEG),
hemodinamic (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, NIRS) and appraisal components (SAM ratings) has to be
clarified. The aim of this study was to investigate a possible relationship between cortical responses and
explicit appraisal mechanisms during emotion recognition. Participants were submitted to an emotion
recognition task and were asked to rate the pictures according to the experienced valence and arousal (SAM).
Hemodynamic and electrocortical measures were co-recorded by NIRS and EEG. Results showed an
increased activation of the right PFC while viewing negative patterns and a significant correlation with the
subjective ratings. This is particularly relevant in that it suggests a relationship between cortical responses
and subjective evaluation components.

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O1209
MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SANTANDER:
CHARACTERIZATION OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS IN CARE CENTERS
AT THE PONTIFICAL BOLIVARIAN UNIVERSITY (PBU)
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Ana Fernanda Uribe Rodriguez, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga - Colombia
Hector Jose Velazquez Gonzalez, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga Colombia
Mental health is "a dynamic state that is expressed in everyday life through behavior and interaction in a way
that allows individual and collective subjects deploy their emotional, cognitive and mental resources to
transit every day, to work, to establish meaningful relationships, and to contribute to the community "(p.1)
(1616 Act, Congress of the Colombian Republic, 2013). The research objective was to characterize receptors
of psychological clinical service at centers in PBU, at Bucaramanga. Study was conducted with a
quantitative methodology non-experimental cross-descriptive. Cases analyzed were 86 consultants. There
was an equitable distribution for gender. Regarding marital status, 76% reported being single and
socioeconomic levels were more frequently for stratum 2 and 3 with a 63%.Reasons for consultation that
occurred most frequently were problems in relationships (17%, n = 17), behavioral problems (13%, n = 11),
academic difficulties (12%, n = 10),and mood alterations mostly depressed (10%, n = 9). These motifs are
associated with gender and school violence, suicidal ideation or attempts, and frequent use of illicit drugs or
alcohol. The results are consistent in that diagnoses related to mood disorders are more prevalent over other
types of psychological pathologies in Colombia. It is urgent to assess the social conditions of Santander,
which could promote the development of symptoms associated with psychological disorders; and to make a
good diagnose of the health system of the Department to evaluate its responses to the mental health situation
of the people.

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O1215
HUMANITARIAN WORK PSYCHOLOGY: THE IMPACT OF
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ON ORGANIZATIONAL JUSTICE AND
EMPLOYEE WORK BEHAVIOR IN SOUTH AFRICA
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Susan van Schie, University of Cape Town, Cape Town - South Africa
Ines Meyer, University of Cape Town, Cape Town - South Africa

Affirmative action belongs to the most controversial personnel procedures for companies.In South Africa,
the Employment Equity Act No. 55 has been effective since 1998 to establish social justice in the labor
market and overcome inequalities and poverty following Apartheid. Several organizational scholars used
justice theories as a conceptual lens to make sense of the extensive body of knowledge on attitudes towards
affirmative action (Harrison et al., 2006), as well as to understand how it influences workplace
unfairness(Beugré, 2002; Cropanzano et al., 2005; Slaughter et al., 2002).Nevertheless, more than 35 years
of research arelargely based on hypothetical scenarios and US student samples. As such, the generalizability
of these studies is very limited and its replication in a real-world setting has been identified as a “top priority
for future research” (Cropanzano et al., 2005). Our study empirically explores how employment equity
influences organizational justice and employee work behaviors in South Africa. Using multilevel analysis to
account for hierarchical data structure, data on company as well as employee level are collected. As such, the
study promises both important theoretical insights for justice research as well as unique practical relevance
for South African companies.

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O1216
A TEST OF DEVIANCE REGULATION THEORY IN INTERGROUP
CONTEXT: INTENTION TO PROTEST AGAINST GENDER INEQUALITY
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Canay Doğulu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
The aim of this study was to experimentally investigate whether the main principle of Deviance Regulation
Theory (DRT) that deviation from reference group norms in desirable ways contributes to maintenance of
meaningful identities (Blanton & Christie, 2003) operates in a decision context concerning an intergroup
behavior, namely, engagement in protests against gender inequality. It was investigated whether the interplay
between descriptive and injunctive behavioral norms (DN and IN, respectively) reflected a deviation
regulation pattern to predict higher levels of intention and how DN and IN of different reference groups
interacted with gender to predict the highest levels of intention to protest. A total of 276 university students
participated in the current study. A 2 (Gender: female vs. male) X 4 (Behavioral DN and IN: protestingprotesting vs. protesting-not protesting vs. not protesting-protesting vs. not protesting-not protesting) X 3
(Reference group: people vs. women vs. men) mixed analysis of covariance with repeated measures on the
last factor was conducted on intention to test the main and interaction effects after controlling for genderspecific system justification and past protest behavior. The results revealed a main effect of gender and an
interaction effect of behavioral norms and reference group. Though the findings did not provide support for
DRT, they might have implications for encouraging public response to gender inequality via protest
behavior.

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O1217
FACEBOOK ORIENTATION AND BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS: THE ROLE
OF ADULT ATTACHMENT STYLE
C09. Culture and society - Media and communication
Eldad Rom, College of Management, College, Rishon LeZion - Israel

In the current series of studies we apply attachment theory as a relevant framework for understanding
cognitive orientation, as well as behavioral patterns on what is presently considered as the most popular SNS
(social network site) - "Facebook". Numerous studies have demonstrated that attachment tendencies are
significantly associated with quality of close relationships and daily social interactions. Since today virtual
communication and social networks are capturing dominant aspects of social relationships, the linkage to
attachment theory is evident. We conducted two studies among Israeli young adults. At the first study we
asked participants to share with us their habits and daily routines on Facebook. We also measured their
cognition and emotion concerning Facebook. On the second study, we actually monitored participants'
behavioral patterns on Facebook. Results show that attachment insecurity is associated with global
orientations and emotions towards Facebook and that people develop attachment relationships with their
Facebook network. We also found that attachment insecurity can predict actual behavioral patterns.

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O1231
LINGUISTIC APPROPRIATION AS A DISCURSIVE PROCESS OF
"BECOMING": IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION AND LANGUAGE
LEARNING IN SOCIAL MEDIA
F10. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychotechnologies and life-long learning
Dian N. Marissa, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta - Indonesia
Dhia A. Fatimah, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta – Indonesia
Nur Arifah, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta – Indonesia
Primadhani S. Galih, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta – Indonesia
Safira T. Dewi, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta – Indonesia

This ethnographic study explores the ways in which two English language learners appropriate the linguistic
features of English by engaging in a complex identity construction on Twitter. Data consisted of 4,504
Twitter posts captured from the participants’ Twitter pages, interviews, and online observations. Data
analyses included coding and querying strategies using a qualitative data analysis software, NVivo 10.
Informed by sociocultural approaches to language development (Lantolf, 2000; Rogoff, 1995) and
Goffman’s performative theory of identity (1959; 1981), this study finds that identity construction and
negotiation are central to the development of the participants’ linguistic repertoire of English. As they
participated in social activities, the participants discursively constructed and negotiated their identities vis-àvis their multiple online communities. Yet in this process, they also began to appropriate the lexical,
syntactical, and discoursal features of their communities, which in turn expanded their understanding of the
language. What is unique about their social participation is that their expanding linguistic repertoire was
mediated less by the direct/mutual participation of their online community –as traditionally framed in the
literature- but more by the participants’ ‘single-handed’ practice to transform their past textual experiences.
As such, this study demonstrates the transformative nature of social media in redefining social activity and
contributes to new conceptual directions for understanding second language learning mediated by digital
technologies. This study also has implications for educators who seek new ways to promote life-long
learning to their digital-native students.

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O1236
THE AGREEMENT WITH CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES: FRAMING
THE FUTURE AND NATIONAL VERSUS EUROPEAN IDENTITY
F11. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Mauro Bertolotti, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Patrizia Catellani, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy

Citizens often find it hard to accept climate change policies, due to their complexity and the temporal
distance between their adoption and their planned outcomes. Uncertainty regarding the political actors
responsible for their adoption, either national governments or international organisations (e.g., the EU), may
also hinder the persuasiveness of these policies. In our research, we analysed how message framing and
focus on a national vs. international actor affected agreement with investment in renewable energy sources.
Participants from a nation-wide survey (N = 3244) were presented with different versions of a prefactual
statement supporting the policy, manipulated as to its focus on the consequences of adoption vs. nonadoption, its growth vs. safety concern, and the actor responsible for the policy (Italy vs. the EU).Results
showed that participants’ agreement was higher when the statement highlighted the positive growth-related
consequences of adoption than when it highlighted the positive safety-related consequences,or the negative
consequences of non-adoption. Participants with a European identity were most sensitive to such “fitting”
frame when the statement attributed policy implementation to Europe, whereas no differences were found
when it attributed policy implementation to Italy. Discussion focuses on how results may contribute to
current psychosocial research on message framing and to the development of effective communication on
climate change policies.

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O1241
VARIABLES RELATED TO THE PROCESS OF CHANGE IN WOMEN
INVOLVED IN PSYCHOLOGICALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
María José Tenorio, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Carolina Marín, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Manuel R.Abuín, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain

Despite the legal and institutional measures taken, the number of women who suffer intimate partner
violence (IPV) increase every year in Spain. A descriptive, correlational and processual study focused on
psychological abuse was carried out in Madrid and the results obtained are presented in this paper.
Transtheoretical Model, Traumatic Bonding Theory, Investment Theory, and Implicit Memory Theories are
the theoretical framework. Variables as locus of control, self-esteem, clinical symptoms, and interpersonal
entailment types were measured to analyze the relationship between them and the different stages of the
process of change. Our main goal was to develop a method that lead us to understand more in depth the
cognitions and behaviors which define each stage and so, to identify the turning points that trigger the
transition from one stage to another. Significant relationships among variables were found depending on the
stage of change. The combination of some variables conducted to the differences in the ability of the women
to pass from one stage to another; the Incidental Memory Task revealed different results to the ones obtained
when applying the questionnaires, highlighting women when they have to describe their process, sometimes
think they are in stages in which really they are not. We hope the findings of our study will contribute to
design specific intervention protocols for each of the stages in which women are when they are trying to get
out of a IPV situation and, thereby, to create more effective and efficient therapies.

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O1243
DEVELOPING A MULTIDIMENSIONAL ADJUSTMENT SCALE
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
Nadereh Sohrabi Shegefti, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht - Iran
Siamak Samani, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht - Iran

Level of adjustment is the first index to check mental health. The aim of this study was developing a valid
and reliable Multidimensional Adjustment Scale (MAS). The sample consisted of 150 college students.
Multidimensional adjustment scale and Depression, Anxiety, and stress scale (DASS) were used in this
study. Principle factor analysis, Pearson correlation coefficient, and Cornbach's Alpha were used to check
the validity and reliability of the MAS. Principle component factor analysis showed a 5 factor solution for
the MAS. Alpha coefficients for the MAS subscales were ranged between .69 to .83. Test-retest reliability
for MAS was .88 and the mean of subscales- total score correlation was .88. All these indexes revealed an
acceptable reliability and validity for the MAS. The MAS is a short assessment instrument with good
acceptable psychometric properties to use in clinical filed. Key words: Psychological adjustment,
Psychometric Properties

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O1245
PSYCHOLOGICAL NANO-THERAPY: A NEW METHOD IN FAMILY
THERAPY
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Siamak Samani, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht - Iran
Nadereh Sohrabi Shegefti, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht - Iran

Psychological nano-therapy is a new method based on systems theory. According to the theory, systems with
severe dysfunctions are resistant to changes. Psychological nano-therapy helps the therapists to break this
ice. Two key concepts in psychological nano-therapy are nano-functions and nano-behaviors. The most
important step in psychological nano-therapy in family therapy is selecting the most effective nano-function
and nano-behavior. The aim of this study was to check the effectiveness of psychological nano-therapy for
family therapy. One group pre-test-post-test design (quasi-experimental Design) was applied for research.
The sample consisted of ten families with severe marital conflict. The important character of these families
was resistance for participating in family therapy. In this study, sending respectful (nano-function) text
massages (nano-behavior) with cell phone were applied as a treatment. Cohesion/respect subscale from selfreport family processes scale and family readiness for therapy scale were used to assess all family members
in pre-test and post-test. In this study, one of family members was asked to send a respectful text massage to
other family members every day for a week. The content of the text massages were selected and checked by
therapist. To compare the scores of families in pre-test and post-test paired sample t-test was used. The
results of the test showed significant differences in both cohesion/respect score and family readiness for
therapy between per-test and post-test. The results revealed that these families have found a better
atmosphere for participation in a complete family therapy program. Indeed, this study showed that
psychological nano-therapy is an effective method to make family readiness for therapy.

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O1249
THE EFFECT OF COPING STRATEGIES ON INDIVIDUAL AND
ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOME PERCEPTIONS: MEDIATING ROLE OF
WORK ATTACHMENT STYLES
D16. Work and organization – Other
Reyhan Bilgiç, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Önder Ersen, Arkas, Company, Istanbul – Turkey

The purpose of the present study is to examine the relationship between proactive and preventive coping
styles and some individual and organizational outcomes, namely professional self-esteem, job satisfaction
task performance and organizational citizenship behavior. Moreover, the mediating roles of two employee
attachment styles, engagement and burnout were investigated. Psychometric qualities of the scales were
established through a pilot study by collecting data from 90 employees coming from different sectors. More
data were collected from additional 125 employees. Altogether, 215 employees participated in the present
study. Of the participants, 114 were women (53%) and 101 were men (47%). Results showed that proactive
coping skills predicted organizational outcomes positively (i.e. professional self-esteem, job performance,
job satisfaction, and organizational citizenship behavior). The preventive coping style did not predict any of
the outcomes. Mediational analysis showed that engagement mediated the relationship between proactive
coping skills and outcomes of work attachment styles, except for organizational citizenship behavior but
burnout did not mediate preventive coping and outcomes of work attachment styles. The results were
discussed and implications for the managers were mentioned. Some future research themes were suggested,
and limitations of the study were listed. Keywords: Proactive coping, preventive coping, work attachment
styles, organizational outcomes

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O1254
AGGRESSION, GUILT, AND CONDUCT DISORDER IN IMMIGRANT
ADOLESCENTS: THE ROLE OF PARENTING STYLE AND EGO
IDENTITY
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Ricky Finzi-Dottan, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan – Israel

The study examined aggressive behaviors in adolescent immigrants from former USSR. These adolescents
face the complex task of forming their identity while having to adjust to a new culture. Meanwhile, studies
have shown that their parents tend to use control and harsh punishment in their parenting methods. These
adolescents are thus at greater risk of psychological distress and more prone to identify with socially deviant
peer-groups, resulting in the dramatic increase in crime level found among them. Method: Sixty nine
immigrants adolescents and 50 native Israelis from residential schools completed questionnaires assessing
level of aggression, hostility and sense of guilt, ego identity, and parenting style. Objective assessments of
conduct disorders were obtained from instructors at the residential schools using the CBCL. Results:
Congruency was found between adolescents’ self-reports and objective assessments of conduct disorder as
reported by their instructors. Findings indicated that diffused ego identity was the strongest predictor of
aggressive behavior (adolescents’ self-report), and the variable most affecting conduct disorders in the
immigrant group (as reported by the instructors at the residential schools). Harsh punitive parenting methods
strengthened the link between diffused ego identity and aggressive behavior, while "positive parenting"
promoted a sense of guilt, especially in the immigrant group. These results warrant ethnic-sensitive
interventions.

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O1255
PATIENT-CENTRIC MODEL FOR TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: THE MICHELANGELO PROJECT
B14. Development and education - Developmental disorders in health
Antonio Narzisi, IRCCS Stella Maris Foundation, Pisa (Calambrone) - Italy
Lucia Billeci, University Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris - Italy
Chiara Lucentini, IRCCS Stella Maris Foundation, Pisa (Calambrone) - Italy
Francesca Fulceri, IRCCS Stella Maris Foundation, Pisa (Calambrone) - Italy
David Cohen, University Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris - France
Filippo Muratori, IRCCS Stella Maris Foundation, Pisa (Calambrone) - Italy

Background: The MICHELANGELO project intends to develop a patient-centric intervention for children
with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Objectives: (1) to demonstrate the usefulness of Information
Communication Technology (ICT) in the rehabilitation of children with ASD; (2) to appreciate the
contribution of ICT tools in terms of easy at-home use. Methods: 20 children were recruited. They were:
Experimental and Control groups. The Control group were not gone through the training sessions. Training
session were organized in: (a) one-to-one clinical session (based on imitation and joint attention) at hospital;
(b) serious game session, via tablet, both at hospital and at home. Results: An observation room and a seminaturalistic protocol based on imitation and joint attention tasks, during which EEG and ECG data were
developed. To follow a naturalistic philosophy a wireless EEG system has been used. Its active digital
electrodes digitize the signal on site in order to reduce environmental noise and wireless communication
while recording data away from the lab or controlled environments. Conclusions: It has been observed that
young children accepted the EEG cap and the protocol. The interaction with the examiner is very important
for recreating a more real situation with social interactions and cues. In this situation we can suppose that the
signals acquired from the brain, are much more similar to that generated while the child interact in common
life situations.

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O1257
THE EFFECTS OF ELECTRONIC TEXT CONTRAST POLARITIES AND
COLOR COMBINATION PATTERNS ON READER’S VISUAL FATIGUE
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Aiping Wang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China

The study explored the effects of text-background presentation patterns of electronic linear and guided text
on reader’s visual fatigue in two experiments, both employing the methods of eye tracking and questionnaire
survey. Experiment 1 focused on electronic linear text. It showed that the color patterns of yellow text on
black background, green text on black background, and black text on green background resulted in
significantly lower visual fatigue than other color combinations. It also showed that there was not
significantly different visual fatigue between positive and negative contrast polarities in the electronic linear
text, albeit readers typically preferred positive polarity over the negative one. Experiment 2 focused on
electronic guided text. The result showed that in the condition the different color patterns did not caused
significantly different visual fatigue levels. On the other hand, contrast polarities played a significant role in
reader’s visual fatigue, though, yet again, readers exhibited a preference for positive polarity over the
negative one. The conclusion is that the color patterns and contrast polarities’ effects on visual fatigue are
different for the electronic linear text and for the electronic guided text. When linear text is concerned, color
patterns played a significant role in visual fatigue, whereas for guided text, contrast polarities were more
important. For both types of text, readers showed a preference for positive contrast polarity over the negative
one.

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O1258
THE EFFECT OF THE PRESENTATION ORDER OF UYGHUR-CHINESE
PHRASE AND SENTENCE ON UYGHUR READERS’ READING
ACTIVITIES
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Aiping Wang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China

The present study examined the effect of different orders of phrase and sentence on Uyghur-Chinese
bilinguals’ reading speed. The results showed (1) The speed of processing Uyghur phrases was faster than
Chinese phrases on phrase level. The speed of reading correct order phrases was faster than reading reverse
order phrases. In the light of processing speed, the reading speed of Uyghur phrase with correct order was
fastest; the second was Uyghur phrase’s one with reverse order; the third was Chinese phrase’s one with
correct order; the forth was Chinese phrase’s one with reverse order. (2) There wasn’t difference between
processing speed of Uyghur and Chinese sentences on sentence level, but the speed of reading correct order
sentences was faster than reading reverse order sentences. According to processing speed, the processing
Uyghur sentence with correct presenting order was fastest; the second was Chinese sentence with correct
order; the third was Chinese sentence with correct presenting order; the forth was Uyghur sentence with
reverse presenting order. The conclusion was there were different effects between reading orders of phrase
and sentence with different languages on reading speed.

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O1259
HOW DOES EDUCATION IN IRAN APPROACH EMOTIONAL
LITERACY?CONTENT ANALYSIS OF TEXTBOOKS BASED ON EI
COMPONENTS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Soheila Hashemi Koochaksaraei, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar - Iran

The challenges of today world such as pluralism, respecting “the other”, having world-mindedness, being
patient and responsible citizen and so on, remind us the necessity of emotional literacy. In other words,
emotional literacy is a critical educational policy to enhance psychological well-being and adjustment. In
emotional education field emphasis on abilities which are related to emotional intelligence would be an
effective opportunity for getting to know "the other" and social cognition attainment.According to ability
model of Mayer and Salovey's four components of EI including: 1) Perception and identification of emotion,
2) Use of emotion, 3) Understanding of emotion and 4) Management of emotion; 9 textbooks( literature,
religious education and history) of secondary school(3 grades) in Iran were analyzed. In analyzing, all parts
of lessons including words, sentences, questions, exercises and images were investigated in order to make
clear their emotional messages and to what degree they deal with emotional intelligence components.
Findings indicated that textbooks had emotional messages, but not in systematic and purposeful manner to
foster EI. Out of three studied fields, literature had more contribution for EI education , whereas the
contribution of history was not considerable. History textbooks were confined only to description of
historical events. It seems that the degree of attention to emotions and abilities of EI is affected by one way
emphasis of education system on cognitive goals, in addition to the cultural musts and values. On the other
hand, the newness of EI education in education theorizing and policy making could also be considered when
dealing with emotional literacy.

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O1261
DISCOVERING THE RELATIVE STRENGTHS OF IMAGINED AND
ELECTRONIC CONTACT STRATEGIES IN IMPROVING INTERGROUP
RELATIONS ACROSS TWO COUNTRIES
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Fiona White, University of Sydney, Sydney - Australia
Rhiannon Turner, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast - United Kingdom
Lauren Harvey, University of Sydney, Sydney - Australia
Jeff Hanna, University of Sydney, Sydney - Australia

This study is the first to investigate the relative strengths of two contact strategies, Electronic(E)-contact and
imagined contact, in improving intergroup relations in Australia and Northern Ireland. Wheras imagined
contact involves participants engaging in a positive imagined interaction with an outgroup member, Econtact is a computer mediated contact where ingroup and outgroup members never physically meet but
engage in a synchronous interaction which is mediated by online technology. This cross-national
experimental study randomly assigned participants to either an E-contact, imagined contact, or control
condition. Participants then completed measures of intergroup attitudes, behavioural intentions, anxiety and
trust. In order examine the efficacy of the contact approaches across different national and intergroup
contexts, Study 1 involved Anglo-Australian participants with Muslims as the target outgroup, whilst Study
2 involved Catholic and Protestant participants, with the opposing community as the target outgroup. As
predicted, both contact interventions improved intergroup relations relative to the control conditions,
although E-contact was more efficacious on certain measures. Important systematic differences also emerged
on the basis of national context and the outgroup target. Implications of these differences in contact
strategies for effectively reducing prejudice and improving intergroup relations across different cultural
contexts are discussed.

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O1262
THE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL FRAME OF REFERENCE MODEL OF SELFCONCEPT IN READING, MATH, AND SCIENCE
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Yuwen Chang, National Taipei University of Education, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the internal/external frame of reference (I/E) model of academic
self-concept in three domains of Taiwan primary students. Based on the external and internal comparisons,
the I/E model posits that negative path of achievement in one domain ( e.g. Math)on self-concept in another
domain (e.g.Verbal).The I/E model has been studied almost exclusively for the math and native language
domains. There were inconsistent results from the juxtaposition of mathematics and science for the I/E
model. Utilizing the TIMSS and PIRLS 2011 data from Taiwan, this study examines the generalizability of
the I/E model extended to three domains: reading, math, and science with primary student (N=4265). The
model fit was satisfactory (fit indicesχ2=1840. 98, df=134, p<. 001, NNFI=. 98, CFI=. 98, RMSEA=. 057).
As predicted by the model, achievement in all domains positively predicted the corresponding self-concepts
(path coefficients of .19 to .42). Interestingly, only achievement in reading had a negative impact on selfconcept in math (-. 17) and no other significant negative effects emerged. Whereas, positive paths were
found from science achievement to reading and math self-concept. The findings contrasted with the typical
I/E hypothesis that achievement in one subject reducing self-concept in the other. The author suspects that
the primary students in Taiwan may consider math competence as a sign of general intelligence.

751

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O1264
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACCEPTANCE-COMMITMENT THERAPY ON
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION OF PATIENTS ON METHADONE
MAINTENANCE TREATMENT
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence based psychotherapies
Amir Rezaei Ardani, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ebn-e-Sina hospital, Mashhad – Iran
Leila Darabi Mahboub, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ebn-e-Sina hospital, Mashhad – Iran
Sara Shahriari, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ebn-e-Sina hospital, Mashhad – Iran
Navid Nourizadeh, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ebn-e-Sina hospital, Mashhad – Iran
Mozhgan Saedy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ebn-e-Sina hospital, Mashhad – Iran

Introduction: This study evaluated the effectiveness of ACT on anxiety and depression in opioid dependent
patients under MMT. Material and Methods: The present study was done in Mashhad, Northeast of Iran,
during 2011-2012. Twenty eight opioid dependent patients, aged 18-50, who were under MMT were selected
using purposive sampling method and were divided equally in to case and control groups. The case group
received 8 sessions of individual ACT. Level of depression and anxiety of patients were measured using
Beck Depression Inventory-II and Beck Anxiety Inventory before the initiation of ACT as pretest, 2 weeks
after the termination of ACT as post-test and three months after it as follow-up. The collected data was
analyzed with SPSS-14, using ANOVA and repeated measurements. Results: The pretest-post test-follow up
of anxiety showed no significant difference between two groups (P=0.05); however, the case group had
lower depression scores in post-test and follow-up than the control group (P=0.04). Evaluating the results of
case group revealed that depression significantly decreased in post-test in comparison to pretest (P=0.01),
while there were not significant decrease in follow up in comparison to pretest (P=0.34). Conclusion: Short
term of ACT in patients under MMT is not associated with a significant decrease in level of anxiety;
however, it is associated with a significant decrease in level of depression. Nonetheless, this reduction was
not maintained in the long term.

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O1267
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SLEEP DURATION AND GLUCOSE
CHALLENGE TEST RESULTS IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITHOUT RISK
FACTORS OF DIABETES
E18. Health and clinical intervention - Psychosomatics and clinical psychophysiology
Sara Shahriari, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Emam Reza Hospital, Mashhad - Iran
Leila Darabi Mahboub, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad - Iran
Amir Rezaei Ardani, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ebn-e-Sina Hospital, Mashhad - Iran
Navid Nourizadeh, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Emam Reza Hospital, Mashhad - Iran
Nafiseh Jahanpak, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad - Iran

Introduction: Sleep disturbances during pregnancy are prevalent due to physical and hormonal changes.
There is little information about association between insufficient sleep and glucose metabolism during
pregnancy. So, this study was done to investigate the relationship between sleep duration and results of
glucose challenge test in pregnancy. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 177
pregnant women in Masshad city, Northeast of Iran in 2012. Participants were selected through available
sampling method. The two groups were matched for depression and anxiety levels. Sleep duration of
participants during 26-30 weeks of pregnancy was recorded by Pittsburgh sleep quality index, then they
underwent glucose challenge test. Short sleep duration was defined as less than 7 hours of sleep/night.
Collected data were analyzed by Pearson correlation and chi-square tests using SPSS-11.5. Results: 49.2% of
participants had short sleep duration. There was a significant inverse correlation between sleep duration and
results of glucose challenge test (r=-0.19, p=0.01). Impaired glucose challenge test was significantly more
prevalent in participants with short sleep duration (p=0.01). Conclusion: Short sleep duration is associated
with impaired glucose metabolism in pregnancy. So, it is important for health providers to consider sleep
disorders in pregnant women.

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O1273
REACTIVE AND PROACTIVE AGGRESSION: FACTOR STRUCTURE,
RESEARCH AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Rebecca Ang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore – Singapore
Xiang Li, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore – Singapore
Wei Teng Chan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore – Singapore
Vivien Huan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore – Singapore

Objectives, Theory and Contribution: This study investigates the factor structure of the Reactive-Proactive
Aggression Questionnaire (RPQ). Traditionally, researchers have focused on forms of aggression (e.g.,
physical, verbal) and more recently, researchers have investigated functions of aggression such as reactive
and proactive aggression. The theorized 2-factor model of reactive and proactive aggression has been
debated in the field. Such research is crucial because it has theoretical and clinical implications. Reactive
aggression is enacted after provocation, and is based on the premise of the frustration-anger theory of
aggression. Proactive aggression is deliberate, done in pursuit of instrumental gain, and is developed through
the social learning model of aggression. Methods: The sample comprised 1027 adolescents in Singapore
(576 male, 414 female) from Grades 7-9 with a mean age of 14.10 years. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)
and multigroup confirmatory analysis (MGCFA) were performed on the 23-item RPQ to examine the 2factor structure for reactive and proactive aggression and invariance across gender was examined. Results:
CFA results provided support for the 2-factor structure of reactive and proactive aggression, with a SatorraBentler scaled χ2(229, N = 1027) = 851.64, p < .05, and robust statistics with a CFI of .97, IFI of .97, NNFI
of .97, and a RMSEA of .05. Given Cheung and Rensvold’s (2002) recommendation of decreases in CFI of
.01 or less as indicators of invariance, results suggested measurement invariance of form, factor loadings,
variances and covariances across gender. Cronbach alpha for reactive and proactive aggression were good at
.82 and .87 respectively. Conclusion and Implications: There is theoretical and empirical support for the two
factor reactive-proactive aggression typology. RPQ was initially developed and validated for use with
adolescents in the USA. This extends the validation work cross-culturally. Given that reactive and proactive
aggression are distinct constructs, these results also have clinical and intervention implications.

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O1277
THE MEDIATOR ROLE OF SELF-DETERMINED BEHAVIOR ON THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AUTHENTICITY AND WELL-BEING
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Burcu Korkmaz, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey
Yasemin Oruclular, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey

The main purpose of present study was to assess the relationship between satisfaction of basic needs,
authenticity and general well-being. People’s motivation, quality of experience and well-being are promoted
when acting with authentic interests and values.By contrast, inauthentic actions are often driven by
heteronomous forces or ‘introjected’ regulations and thus result in more internal conflict, compromised
forms of motivation, and lower well-being (Ryan, LaGuardia, & Rawsthorne, 2005). Research suggests that
intrinsically motivated, authentic behaviors can only emerge once primary needs for autonomy and
connectedness are satisfied and that the ability to make autonomous, authentic choices free from the
domination from others is a pan-cultural requirement for health and happiness (Deci& Ryan, 2000, 2004). In
the light of this theoretical background,results of the present study indicated that the satisfaction of basic
needs was a full mediator in the relationship between authenticity and well-being. Regarding this finding,
authentic behavior is self-determined behavior that is why authenticity predicted well-being by the mediator
role of total scores in satisfaction of basic needs.To conclude, findings of the present study imply selfdetermined needs might be regulatory mechanism of authenticity on well-being.

755

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O1280
DEALING WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Zipi Hochdorf, Western Galilee College, Acre - Israel

Domestic violence is a widespread concern within the society, despite decades of attempts to prevent and
treat it. The common way to deal with the subject are the following: the parallel one - working with the
perpetrator and the victim. Group Treatment that was found as highly affective for those who do not
dropout. Conjoint Couple Therapy in which problems are corrected and worked out during sessions.
Prevention work at schools in order that boys and girls will acquire new ways of close relations and create
more equal and respectful relations in families. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce a project of
teaching family therapy specially oriented to domestic violence to professionals in Peru. The WHO (2006)
found in the Andean Mountains, Peru high rates of domestic violence (40%-60%) and a need of local
professionals for knowledge and interventions. The project was held along three years including intensive
teaching and practicing, organized by the Universidad Andina del Cusco, an American psychiatrist born in
Peru Dr Lleni Pach and the Israeli Head of the project Dr Michal Finkelstien. Lecturers mostly from Israel
and also other countries came voluntary to share their knowledge with the local professionals. Findings:
Despite cultural differences, language obstacles and strict dates, the project was considered by the
participants, as very helpful empowering, inspiring and effective. Discussion: This unique way of dealing
with domestic violence might be considered as a way of "helping the helpers" world wide to improve their
understanding and interventions used with traumatized violence victims. Key words: Domestic violence,
training professionals.

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O1281
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DECISION
MAKING STYLES AND THE ASSOCIATION WITH PARENTING
APPROACHES
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Eugene Lee Davids, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - South Africa
Nicolette Vanessa Roman, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - South Africa
Lloyd Leach, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - South Africa
Research suggests that parenting plays an important role in the social development of children and
adolescents; one important outcome of this is decision making. A task that we are faced with on a daily
basis, where we need to negotiate the best course of action. Decision making during adolescence is important
as it assists with many challenges that are common to this developmental phase. This review examined the
associations between decision making styles and parenting approaches. A search was conducted during the
month of September 2014 using databases and journals such as Science Direct, Ebscohost (Academic Search
Complete, PsycArticles, Medline, SocIndex and ERIC), BioMed Central, PubMed, Directory of Open
Access Journal and SAGE Journals for the periods from 2004 to 2014. Three reviewers independently
evaluated the methodological quality of the studies reviewed. Six articles met the criteria for the inclusion
within the review. These studies included 4 cross-sectional studies and 2 longitudinal studies. Three of the
studies were conducted in Europe, 2 in the United States and 1 each respectively in South America and Asia.
The age groups of the participants ranged from 7 to 20. The results suggest that there are associations
between decision making styles and parenting approaches. Adaptive and maladaptive decision making has
been associated with an array of parenting approaches. The review suggests that culture played a role in the
associations; however age and gender played no significant role.

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O1282
THE STABILITY OF THE OPTIMAL SHORT-FORM OF A GENERAL
ABILITY EXAMINATION WITH CHANGING ITEMS
A17. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Haiping Chen, Beijing Normal University, Beijing – China

For a public recruitment examination with changing items to measure general abilities, it is usual to need to
develop its optimal short form to match a specific position qualification profile so as to improve its selection
accuracy. But an optimal short-from may be changeable due to its changing test items and candidate
population. The aim of this study is to examine the stability of optimal short-forms of a general ability test at
different testing time. The data is the scores of about 40,000 candidates who took the Basic-Abilities Test of
Beijing Public Institutions (BATBPI) during the period of 2012-2014. BATBPI is an entrance examination
to screen candidates who apply for positions in state-sponsored nonprofit public organizations in Beijing.
BATBPI consists of ten subtests for a management or professional position, takes 150 minutes in all, and
provides testing three times each year with all renewed items every time. The equivalences of all items
from a testing time to another are guaranteed subjectively both by item creators and test assembler. All
subtests are provided in general forthe same type of positions, but sometimes it is necessary to develop its
optimal short form for a candidate of a specific job. According to the principle of error distribution, different
short forms of BATBPI are compared with parameters. Using different data setsBATBPI is found to be
composed of one or two common factors based on principle component analysis.Eight short forms were
created for a data set of each testing, and the number of their subtests increased respectively from 2 to 9
based on their factor loadings.Given the distribution of score errors between the full form and its short forms,
the probabilities of αerror and βerror，the power of statistical test, and the covering percentage of candidates
were calculated for each short form in the condition of the maximum score dispersion among its subtests. It
is found that the optimal short form usually consisted of four subtests, though it differs slightly in its number
and components of subtests from a testing time to another. It concludes that an optimal short form is
basically stable for a general abilities test with changing items in the case that its item difficulties are
comparable.

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O1283
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MODEL OF COMPULSIVE HOARDING: A
FURTHER TEST IN A TURKISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Orcun Yorulmaz, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir - Turkey
Nilufer Demirhan, Uludağ University, Bursa - Turkey
As a tendency of acquisition and failure to discard possessions, compulsive hoarding is described in a
separate category in DSM-V. Empirical research supported the cognitive-behavioral model of compulsive
hoarding which assigns critical roles for attachment to possessions, information processing deficits, faulty
beliefs, discomfort and avoidance behaviors; however, this model needs cross-cultural verification in
different cultures, including Turkey. Thus, the present study aimed to explore these factors in a nonclinical
community sample. Four hundred sixty eight participants completed self-report instruments on attachment to
possessions, obsessive beliefs, ways of coping and compulsive hoarding. The analyses of correlation showed
that hoarding symptoms were positively associated with attachment to possessions, three OCD specific belief
domains, and being reserved, avoidance, acceptance and superstition as strategies of coping, while coping of
planned behavior was negatively related. The results of logistic regression based on classification of subjects
further verified the distinguishing role of attachment, importance/control of thoughts, planned behavior and
avoidance. The results of these analyses indicated that higher sensitivity on attachment to possessions,
importance/control of thoughts and more use of avoidance, but at the same time, low preference of planned
behavior (i.e., a possible link to impulsivity) are associated with hoarding behavior. It seems that connection
with belongings, some faulty beliefs and problematic ways of coping are critical factors for hoarding
behavior, and this situation provides a further support for cognitive explanation in different cultural context.

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O1286
MEN, WOMEN, AND THEIR CARS: DIFFERENCES IN ROAD SAFETY
AND MOBILITY
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Reut Sadia, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa - Israel
Shlomo Bekhor, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa – Israel
Polus Abishai, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa – Israel

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O1290
PSYCHOLOGICHAL APPS
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Gerke Dooijeweerd, Utrecht University, Utrecht – Netherlands

Start-up: In our field of work there’s a slow cultivation of technologies. Due to our work we have to develop
a new area in apps (and e-health). Although chatting and e-mails are outdated. In this presentation I’ll guide
you through a new version of software package: P-APP : is this like new new in E-health. Underpinning: Ehealth is a Hot Topic: This sound is clear and loud. In our field of activity we have to persist in these
activities. Obviously it’s a significant addition to face-to-face contact. But we have to move faster en switch
even quicker, than we do right now. It fits into today's society. Major Point: How does an app work and how
do we use it in our practice. The emphasize is on education. What are the benefits of using an app. In my
opinion we should quickly adapt to the use of an app, because of the needs of the patient into this digital
epoch. Conclusion: In our field we have to move quicker en faster. Believe me there are people who even
don’t have a website, or don’t know how to use e-mail, or something like that. It’s necessary. If we want to
develop ourselves and our work, we have to! By introducing this abstract (the use of an app) I want to
enthuse and motivate everybody to work with Face-to-face treatment and using my app. It’s necessary to
integrate those two. And last but not least it’s also very special for ourselves. It’s a benefit for the client and
for the psychologist himself. Reflection on theoretical, methodological, and ethical implications: At the
moment there are no theoretical reflections of using an app. We are the first Practice in the Netherlands.
Although there are implications of how to use E-health.

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O1291
PERCEIVED DISCRIMINATION AMONG CHINESE RURAL-TO-URBAN
MIGRANT ADOLESCENTS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Shiyu Zhang, Utrecht University, Utrecht - Netherlands
Qian Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
In the past few decades, tens of thousands of Chinese children move from villages to cities where their
parents hold low-status and low-pay jobs. The rural-to-urban migrant families often experience
discrimination, putting their well-being at risk. This research studied such experience among 455 Chinese
rural-to-urban migrant adolescents(169girls; Mage=13.11 years, SD=.79). Adolescents self-reported on wellbeing (WB; life satisfaction, self-esteem and depression-reverse-keyed), perceived group discrimination
(PGD; how they believed that children of rural-to-urban migrant workers as a group were generally
discriminated),perceived personal discrimination (PPD; how they believed that they themselves as
individuals were specifically discriminated) and imaginary audience (IA; the extent to which they believed
that others were always evaluating them). It was found that 1) the greater students’ PPD, the poorer their
WB, β=-.40, while this link was stronger when students’ PGD was relatively low (1SD below the mean; β=.53) than when their PGD was relatively high (1SD above the mean; β=-.27), β=.15 for the interaction effect;
2) the greater students’ PGD, the greater their PPD,β=.59, while this link was stronger when students’ IA
was relatively high (β=.67) than when their IA was relatively low (β=.50), β=.09for the interaction
effect;ps=.036 to <.001. The findings suggest the dynamics of PPD and PGD in relation toWB and the
moderating role of IA in the link from PGD to PPD.

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O1293
GREEK PARENTS’ CONCEPTUALIZATION OF SHYNESS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Eleni Nikolaou, University of the Aegean, Rhodes - Greece
Georgios Markogiannakis, Secondary education teacher, Rhodes - Greece

This study aims at examining parenting beliefs about shy children. It is assumed that parents' beliefs about
children' s development play a significant role in guiding their responses to child behaviour. It is also
acknowledged that shyness is a culturally bound construct. More specifically, this study makes an attempt to
investigate the way Greek parents perceive shyness and its components, as well as their causal attributions
among other variables. A sample of 107 parents in Rhodes (Greece) were administered a questionnaire
designed to assess parental beliefs about shyness. Research data show that the majority of the sample
perceive shyness as a lack of sociability and social initiatives. Introversion, fear of rejection, inhibition and
passiveness are also included in their conceptualization of shy children's personality traits. Moreover, the
majority thinks that family factors play the most significant role in shyness. They attribute shyness to family
factors, such as the limited social life of parents, rejective attitude of parents toward their children,
overprotectiveness and parental control. Research findings are discussed in relation to the existing literature
about shyness definition and its etiological factors. These findings may reflect cultural differences and
contribute to the conceptualization of shyness, as this construct has not been studied in Greek society.

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O1295
THE SELF-ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND WELL-BEING
OF CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY,
AGED FROM 5 TO 11 YEARS OLD
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Bacro Fabien, University of Nantes, Nantes - France
Coudronniere Charlotte, University of Nantes, Nantes – France
Guimard Philippe, University of Nantes, Nantes – France

The objective of this study was to validate a self-report scale designed to assess the QOL of children with
and without an intellectual disability aged 5 to 11 years old, and to explore potential determinants of their
subjective well-being. 187 children aged 5 to 11 years old participated in this study, including 147 children
registered in a regular school and 40 children with an intellectual disability registered in School Inclusion
Class or specialized institutions. Using the abbreviated form of the Multidimensional Student's Life
Satisfaction (Huebner et al, 2012) that we translated into French and adapted for young children and children
with an intellectual disability, this seemed particularly relevant to assess their life satisfaction in key areas of
life, namely family, friendship, school, self and living environment. The results regarding the French
validation of this adaptation of the MSLSS-R are very promising. Indeed, the psychometric properties of the
scale were satisfactory and several dimensions of life satisfaction clearly discriminated children according to
their age, sex and disability. Finally, differential analyses are planned to highlight inter-individual
differences in the well-being of children with and without intellectual disability. These results will also be
part of this paper and will be presented orally at the conference.

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O1299
STEREOTYPES TOWARDS TURKISH MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES IN
CONTEXT OF ORGANIZATIONAL JUSTICE PERCEPTION
D16. Work and organization - Other
Murat Aydinay, Mersin University, Mersin - Turkey
Unsal Yetim, Mersin University, Mersin - Turkey

One aim of this study is to find out that which stereotypes are developed about Turkish managers and
employees, and to investigate differances and similarites between these stereotypes which are reached in
consequence of literature review. The other is to investigate relationship between positive and negative
stereotypes which developed by managers and employees through each other by perceived organizational
justice perception. 65 managers and 143 employees who work in runnings in Mersin, Adana and İstanbul
involve into the study as participants. 6 itemed organizational justice scala is presented to particapants in
order to measure general organizational perception together with the forms on which they write their
demographic information and stereotypes. The research design of 4 (high organizational justice of managers,
low organizational justice of managers, high organizational justice of employees, low organizational justice
of employees) X 4 (positive stereotypes towards managers, negative stereotypes towards managers, positive
stereotypes towards employees, negative stereotypes towards employess) is used in the study. As a result of
data analysis, on condition of 5 or more frequency valuation, 58 positive stereotypes and 43 negative
stereotypes towards managers, and 46 positive and 36 negative stereotypes towards employees are achieved.
Moreover, according to results of analysis of variance (ANOVA) in stereotypes and organizational justice
perception relationship when justice perception of managers is high, they develop more positive stereotypes
towards managers, and when justice percepiton of employees is low, they mostly develop negative
stereotypes towards managers. Key Words: Stereotype, Turkish Manager, Turkish Employee, Organizational
Justice Perception

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O1300
MOTHER-DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIP AND DAUGHTER’S BODY
IMAGE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Vered Shenaar-Golan, Tel Hai Academic College, Kiyat Shemona - Israel
Ofra Walter, Tel Hai Academic College, Kiyat Shemona – Israel

The adolescent years are characterized by emotional upheaval and hormonal and physiological changes that
tend to generate tension and conflict between girls and their parents. (1) This research study is based on an
analysis of the mother-adolescent daughter relationship within 46 mother-daughter dyads. This qualitative
research assessed the effect of the daughter's body image (independent variable) and her view of her
relationship with her mother (independent variable) on her sense of wellbeing (dependent variable). The
study used six tools to evaluate the mother and daughter dyads : a demographic questionnaire;, the Body
Mass Index (BMI); the Modified Gray's Questionnaire (Body Image); the Leisure Time Exercise
Questionnaire (LTEQ); the Mental Health Inventory (MHI) for the measurement of subjective sense of
wellbeing; and The Relationship with Mother Questionnaire. Our findings show the centrality of the motherdaughter relationship to the daughter's body image and wellbeing, as well as the importance of the adolescent
girl's positive body image to her sense of wellbeing. Keywords: body image; subjective wellbeing;
adolescent; mother-daughter relationship. Introduction: We live in a society that promotes certain standards
of beauty, and children are exposed to these from an early age. These standards influence our social status
and our emotional state (Te’omim, 2006). Deviation from modern society's conventional ideal of beauty may
lead to a decline in self-worth andto a negative body image, and may be detrimental to a person's general
sense of wellbeing (Van Den Berg, Keery, Eisenberg, &Neumark-Sztainer, 2010). Prominent among body
image concerns is dissatisfaction with one's weight and body shape, especially among adolescent girls. Body
image emerges as a significant factor associated with health and wellbeing during this developmental phase,
as young people begin to focus more on their physical appearance. How adolescents formulate and define
their body image ideals and subsequent self-evaluation is strongly influenced by individual and cultural
factors(National Association of Social Workers, 2001;Polivy, Garner, &Garfinkel, 1986), physiological
changes (Bearman et al ,2006; Flum, 1995; Moss, 1988), and by their relationship with their parents. The
mother-daughter relationship: The mother-daughter relationship plays an important role in relaying a positive
or negative body image (Ogden & Steward, 2000). It is considered to be extremely important in the
formation of the adolescent girl's perception of herself and her body (Blodgett, Gondoli, Corning,McEnery&
Grundy, 2007 ). Fischer (1991) claims that the mother-daughter relationship is of utmost importance to the
female's self-definition; therefore, this relationship should ideally be a positive one (LaSorsa& Fodor, 1990).
The mother-daughter relationship strongly influences the formation of the adolescent girl's perception of
herself and her body. Mothers can affect their daughters' eating habits, their attitudes toward themselves,
and their body image. It has been shown that a mother's conduct alongside her relationship with her
daughter, can directly and indirectly impact her daughter's eating habits and body image (Cooley, Toray,
Wang & Valdez, 2008). Adolescent wellbeing: Subjective wellbeing (SWB) is defined as ‘‘an umbrella term
for different valuations that people make regarding their lives, the events happening to them, their body and
minds, and circumstances in which they live’’ (Diener, 2006).An individual's sense of wellbeing influences
the way in which he/she copes with distress in difficult life situations and with developmental challenges
such as adolescence. Studies have shown that high levels of positive wellbeing serve as a helpful coping
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him/her to make decisions and even stirring his/her creative thinking. The concept of
interpersonal relationships as a primary contributor to wellbeing has been discussed in the professional
literature (Agnew & South, 2014;Blyth, Hill, & Thiel, 1982; Cauce, Felner, & Primavera, 1982;Corsano,
Majorano, &Champretavy, (2006); Delfabbro et al., 2011;Offer et al., 1992; Raja, McGee, & Stanton, 1992;
Youniss&Smollar, 1985). According to Youniss (1980), relationships and interactions with others stimulate
people to develop their own opinions and values. Based on intense and long-lasting affectional bonds,
attachment relationships in particular have been found to have a positive effect on self-esteem, body image
(Cassidy, 1988) and emotional adjustment (Kenny, Griffiths, & Grossman, 2005; Sroufe, Fox, & Pancake,
1983). Greenberg et al. (1983) examined how attachment is related to wellbeing during adolescence, finding
that parental attachment had a greater impact on wellbeing than did peer attachment. In essence, there is a
connection between mind and body, as our body contains our emotions, perceptions and memories (McNeur,
2007; Repovš, 2004). Since the body, emotions and the unconscious are inter-related, bodily movement
frequently expresses unconscious elements (Balgaonkar, 2010; Mills &Daniluk, 2002), reflecting a person's
emotional makeup and their wellbeing. (Haynes-Clark, 2010). The current study will examine the
relationship between a mother and her adolescent daughter within the context of the development of the
daughter’s body image. We will also examine the relationship between the girl's body image and her
perception of her own wellbeing. Objectives: This study assesses and examines: (1) The effect of the
daughter's body image (independent variable) and her perceived relationship (independent variable) with her
mother on her feelings about her own wellbeing (dependent variable). (2) The connection between body
image and subjective sense of wellbeing in adolescent girls, and the perceived correlation between them
from two points of view: first, as the daughter sees herself; and second,the mother's perception of the way
her daughter sees her own body. METHOD This is a quantitative study that assesses the effect of the
daughter's body image (independent variable) and her perceived relationship (independent variable) with her
mother on her feelings about her own wellbeing (dependent variable). Participants. Forty- six dyads –
mothers and their adolescent daughters in Israel - participated in the research, resulting in a total of 92
research participants. The mothers' mean age was 41.1, mean height 164.8, and weight 64.3 kg. Their mean
BMI was23.35, indicating a normal weight and body mass (see table no….). Family status indicated that
82.6% were married or lived with a partner, 4.3% were single (and raised their children alone), 10.9% were
divorced, while 2.2% did not fall into any of the specified categories. Research Tools: Six questionnaires
were utilized in the research study: (1) Demographic questionnaire (2) Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire
(LTEQ) (Godin & Shepard, 1985) (quantitative variable): (3) Body mass. (BMI = Kg/M2) was used to
reflect adiposity (Pietrobelli et al., 1998). (4) Modified Gray’s Questionnaire – this questionnaire examines
the body image variable. Gray’s (1977) questionnaire consists of 12 statements dealing with one’s feelings.
(5) The subjective sense of wellbeing was measured by the Mental Health Inventory (MHI) questionnaire,
compiled by Veit& Ware (1983) and translated into Hebrew by Florian and Drori)1990. (6) The connection
between mother and daughter was examined through the Relationship with Mother Questionnaire
(Mayseless& Hai, 1998). This questionnaire's 27 items touch upon various aspects of this relationship.
Findings: Various analyses were conducted: a paired sample t-test compared the means of selected variables
between mothers and their daughters.This test showed that frequency of physical activity is significantly
greater among daughters than among their mothers. Mothers had a higher BMI than their daughters, and their
perception regarding their daughters' body image was significantly more positive than their daughters'
perception, t(45) = -2.28, p < .05. Daughters' general wellbeing was related to their body image as perceived
by their mothers, r(45) = .45, p < .001. Daughters' body image was positively associated with their mothers'
general sense of wellbeing, r(46) = .30, p < .05. Finally, the relation between the daughters' rating of their
body image and their mothers' ratingof their daughters' body image was significantly positive, r(46) = .52, p
< .001. A two-way interaction analysis was conducted by performing a regression analysis and including the
interaction terms of body image and relations (as perceived by the daughter, centered prior to computation),
to predict the daughter’s general sense of wellbeing. The regression model was found to be statistically
significant, F(3, 42) = 47.14, p < .001, R2 Adj = .75. The Relations variable moderated the impact of body

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image on general wellbeing among daughters; as in the event of low body image, a strong mother-daughter
relationship yielded a higher level of general wellbeing. Girls who had a positive body image but who had a
weak mother-daughter relationship,exhibited a similar level of wellbeing as girls with a strong motherdaughter relationship. Study significance: The current research findings emphasize the importance of the
mother-daughter relationship and the mother's emotional support in forging a positive body image on the part
of the daughter. They also show that the girl's perception of body image significantly affects her sense of
wellbeing. Furthermore, the adolescent girl's positive feeling about her relationship with her mother is an
important factor in her positive body image and sense of wellbeing. As we learned from the study, a good
relationship with her mother contributed to the daughter's sense of wellbeing even when she harbored
negative feelings about her body.

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O1304
EARLY MALADAPTIVE SCHEMAS AS MODERATORS OF THE
PREDICTIVE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN NEGATIVE INFERENCES AND
DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN ADOLESCENTS
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Estibaliz Mateos-Pérez, University of Deusto, Bilbao – Spain
Esther Calvete, University of Deusto, Bilbao – Spain

The objective of this study was to test whether early maladaptive schemas act as moderators of the predictive
association between hopelessness inferences and the development of depressive symptoms in adolescents.
We expected that the moderation would be stronger when there is a match in the domain of both cognitive
variables (e.g., schemas focused on social relationships and negative inferences about social
events).Specifically, the study examines whether disconnection and rejection schemas and other directedness
schemas moderate the association between negative inferences about social stressors and depressive
symptoms, whereas impaired autonomy and performance schemas moderate the association between
negative inferences about achievement stressors and depressive symptoms. The study sample was 982
adolescents (463 girls, 518 boys and one participant who did not respond to this variable) that completed
self-report measures of schemas, negative inferences and depressive symptoms at time 1 and time 2 with an
interval of 6 months. Results showed that the interactions disconnection and rejection schemas x social
inferences, other-directedness schemas x social inferences, disconnection and rejection schemas x
achievement inferences and other-directedness schemas x achievement inferences predicted an increase in
depressive symptoms at follow-up. These results contribute to understanding the interplay between different
cognitive vulnerabilities to depression.

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O1307
CROSS-CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN CREATIVITY
C16. Culture and society - Other
Tal Ivancovsky, Haifa University, Haifa - Israel
Simone Shamay- Tsoory, Haifa University, Haifa - Israel
Jenny Kurman, Haifa University, Haifa - Israel

Creativity is a universal cognitive ability (Boden, 2004). Yet, cultural differences in creativity have been
repeatedly reported (e.g. Morris & Leung, 2010), in which lower levels of creativity were found in non
Western as compared to Western cultures. In the current study, cross-cultural differences in creativity are
explained in the framework of the Twofold Model, according to which creativity involves idea generation
and idea evaluation phases (Basadur et al., 1982; Finke et al., 1992). Since in East-Asian cultures uniqueness
is discouraged, highly unique ideas are more likely to be inhibited during the “evaluation phase” of the
creative process. Two groups were investigated: 40 Israeli students (Western culture) and 40 Korean students
(Eastern culture). These groups were compared on their creativity level, in both phases. The creative ability
was measured by the "Alternate Uses Task" (AUT; Guilford et al, 1978) and by the "repeated figures of
circles" from the Torrance Figural Battery (TTCT, Torrance, 1974). The assessment of the evaluation phase
was measured by a new task; evaluation of ideas generated in the AUT by other individuals. Significant
differences were found between the groups in the creativity tasks, in which Israelis evincing higher score
compared to Koreans. A hypothesized trend was found in the Evaluation task: the Israelis evaluated ideas as
more original and the Koreans as more deviant (i.e stringent evaluation style). Thus, Cross-cultural
differences in creativity might be derived by differences in the evaluation stringency.

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O1310
GENDER RELATIONS AND THE CHALLENGES OF DAILY LIFE IN THE
CEU: BEING CHILD, BEING A MOTHER, BEING A FATHER
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Sueli Salva, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, Santa Maria – Brazil

This article focuses on the daily lives of parents, students of the Federal University of Santa Maria, who lives
in the house of College Student (CEU) with their children. The study "Childhood, Youth and Education: a
study of the daily lives of the students 'parents' and the children, their sons and daughters who live in CEU
UFSM" which leads this article, is qualitative, longitudinal, constructed from the assumptions of
ethnography, started in 2010 and aims to monitor children and teenagers in their daily lives. The aspects that
stand out in the investigation relate to the ways in which the students create ways of organizing life to give
account of live as fathers or mothers, as students and, sometimes, as workers, also addresses aspects of
family arrangements that the womens and their children build and gender relations that permeate the lives
of students. These are families with different settings that parents and mothers along with their children or
other students building in the CEU. Issues related to gender conceptions interfere either in the form of family
organization, child care, and ways of looking at the young men and women in relation to maternity and
paternity leave. Keywords: young, maternity / paternity; gender relations; everyday life.

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O1312
HOW DOES EXPOSURE TO JEWISH AND MUSLIM SYMBOLS AFFECT
OUTGROUP STEREOTYPES?
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Lipaz Shamoa-Nir, Zefat Academic College, Safed - Israel
Irene Razpurker-Apfeld, Zefat Academic College, Safed - Israel

Most psychological theories of religion assume that religion plays an important role in intergroup attitudes.
Nevertheless, the mechanism of social-cognitive structures and intergroup attitudes has not been sufficiently
investigated, especially the process of stereotyping as a consequence of exposure to religious content in a
context of tense intergroup relations. We aimed to examine the influence of visually priming religious
concepts on out-group stereotypes. Two experiments were conducted, using supraliminal priming. Jews and
Arab-Muslim students completed a search puzzle by which they were exposed to religious concepts, and
then they filled questionnaires assessing their stereotypes. In Study 1 (N = 156), priming did not affect outgroup stereotypes of Jews. However, Muslims perceived Jews as more unpleasant when primed by Jewish
symbols, and as more antagonistic when primed by Islamic symbols. Study 2 (N = 110) replicated these
findings while ruling out differential familiarity with religious symbols as a possible explanation for the
different priming effects for Muslims and Jews. This study highlights the influence of evoked religious
content on stereotypes. Being exposed to religious stimuli prompts negative attitudes in a culturally diverse
and tense reality, suggesting the impact of minority-majority relations on attitudes towards out-groups. These
findings may contribute to an understanding of religious conflicts in an Israeli context as well as in other
societies.

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O1313
THE EFFECTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT ON
PSYCHOPATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMATOLOGY: THE ROLES OF EARLY
MALADAPTIVE SCHEMAS
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Elif Ünal, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Tülin Gençöz, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

The current study aimed to determine the path between childhood maltreatment and schema domains (i.e.,
Impaired Limits/Exaggerated Standards (ILES), Disconnection/Rejection (DR), Impaired Autonomy/Other
Directedness (IAOD)), which is followed with the psychopathological symptomatology (i.e., Depressive
Symptomatology, and Anxiety Symptomatology) after controlling for other possible stressors in everyday
life. For these purposes, after necessary approval was taken data was collected from 414 participants
between the ages of 18 and 32, through Childhood Trauma Questionnaire - Short Form, Young Schema
Questionnaire-Short Form 3, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Life Events
Inventory (LEI). To test this path, two sets of hierarchical regression analyses were conducted. Specifically,
results revealed that significant associations of Emotional Abuse, and Sexual Abuse with ILES schema
domain; Emotional Neglect, Physical Abuse,andSexual Abuse with DR schema domain; and Physical
Abuse, and Sexual Abuse with IAOD schema domains were exist.Moreover, Schema domainsof DR and
IAOD were found tobe positively associated with depression symptomatology, whereas only IAOD schema
domain was found to be positively associated with anxiety symptomatology. Lastly, Emotional Neglect, and
Sexual Abuse were associated with Depression. These results underlined the crucial role of early
maladaptive schemas on the relationship between childhood maltreatment and psychopathology.

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O1318
PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS OF PERCEIVED EMOTIONAL SYNCHRONY
IN COLLECTIVE GATHERINGS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Dario Páez, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian - Spain
Bernard Rimé, University of Louvain, Louvain - Belgium
Nekane Basabe, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian - Spain
Anna Wlodarzyck, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian - Spain
Larraitz Zumeta, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian - Spain

This communication reports four studies, two correlational, one semi-longitudinal and one experimental,
assessing the positive effects of participation in either positively (folkloric marches) or negatively (protest
demonstrations) valenced collective gatherings. Results confirmed that collective gatherings consistently
strengthened collective identity, identity fusion with the group and social integration, enhanced personal and
collective self-esteem and efficacy, positive affect, as well as positive social beliefs among participants. In
line with a central tenet of the theory, emotional communion or perceived emotional synchrony with others
mediated these effects. Higher perceived emotional synchrony was associated with stronger emotional
reactions, stronger social support and higher endorsement of social beliefs and values. Participation in
symbolic collective gatherings also reinforced identity fusion particularly when perceived emotional
synchrony was high. The respective contribution of perceived emotional synchrony and flow, or optimal
experience, was also assessed. Whereas perceived emotional synchrony emerged as strongly related to the
various social outcomes, flow was observed to be related first and foremost to positive affect and thus to
encompass mainly positive individual affective effects.

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O1319
PREVALENCE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS OF CREATIVITY OR
INNOVATION IN SOCIAL WORK AND EDUCATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS: A STUDY IN THREE NATIONS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Silvia da Costa, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian - Spain
Dario Páez, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Flor Sanchez, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
GCH GCH, University of Talca, Autonomous University of Chile, Catholic University of Valparaíso, Talca,
Valparaíso – Chile
GROU GROU, Cipsoico-Republic University of Uruguay, Catholic University of Uruguay, Montevideo –
Uruguay

This study analyzes processes related to psychosocial well-being in the workplace in a sample of workers in
social education in Spain, Chile and Uruguay (N=900). Participants responded scales on stress at work,
control and autonomy, supervisor quality of leadership and peers social support, on organizational culture,
emotional labor and their relation to well-being and organizational creativity or innovation. Answer on
perceived good practices, bad practices and propositions on organizational improvement were coded by two
independent experts judges on originality and efficacy, as indexes of innovation. Also participants answer a
Torrance’s style cognitive creativity task. Factor analysis, multiple regression and mediational analysis were
performed. Perception of transformational culture, low stress, high autonomy, quality leadership and high
social support were associated, and were related to psychological well-being and positive affect.
Transactional culture, negative emotional labor, high stress, and low social support were associated, and
predict negative affect and low wellbeing. Transformational culture, role autonomy and wellbeing reinforce
effective creative suggestions for improvement. The indirect effect was significant only for autonomy,
suggesting that role characteristics are more important than personal wellbeing for innovation.

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O1328
DIFFERENTIATION OF SELF AND SOCIAL ANXIETY: A COMPARISON
OF JEWISH AND ARAB COLLEGE STUDENTS
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Ora Peleg, Emek Yezreel College, Emek Yezreel – Israel

This study examined the relationship between differentiation of self and social anxiety, comparing young
Jewish and Arab adults in Israel and looking at gender differences. The sample consisted of 300 college
students: 127 Jews and 173 Arabs (107 Muslims, 43 Christians and 23 Druze). Of these, 175 were males and
123 females, while 2 did not specify their gender. Results indicated that Jews reported higher levels of Iposition and lower levels of emotional cutoff than Arabs. Females reported higher levels of emotional
reactivity and fusion with others than males. On the whole, results lend support to the universality of Family
Systems Theory and point to the importance of examining differentiation of self when trying to decrease
social anxiety.

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O1335
THE EFFECTS OF LISTENING FOR UNDERSTANDING ON ATTITUDE
CHANGE
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Guy Itzchakov, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel
Avraham N. Kluger, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel

Individuals often try to make their counterpart consider alternative viewpoints by offering counter
arguments. However, such attempts often backfire and create extreme one-sided attitudes, a phenomenon
known as the “boomerang effect”. We propose that an effective alternative to offering counter arguments is
listening. Drawing on Rogers's theory (1980) we hypothesize that listening, with the mere intent to
understand, can change attitude by making it more complex and less extreme. We hypothesize this effect
because, according to Rogers, listening for understanding reduces speaker’s anxiety and enables awareness
to inner contradictions without canceling one another. Therefore, we suggest that if indeed listening makes
people aware of inner contradictions, it will increase attitude complexity and consequently decrease attitude
extremity. Two scenario experiments, a correlational study and a quasi-experiment ( N's = 217, 196, 162, 31,
respectively) supported our hypotheses. Thus, the results point to a counter-intuitive strategy for attitude
change and conflict resolution.

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O1340
PSYCHOMETRICS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT: A NEW HAPTIC TEST
BATTERY USING 2D RAISED MATERIALS
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
Anaïs Mazella, University of Toulouse 3, Toulouse - France
Jean-Michel Albaret, University of Toulouse 3, Toulouse - France
Delphine Picard, Aix Marseille University, Aix-en-Provence - France

To fill an important gap in the psychometric assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults with
impaired vision, we designed a new battery of haptic tests for visually impaired and sighted individuals aged
5 to 25 years. Unlike previous existing batteries, our battery of tests included only 2D raised materials that
participants explored using active touch. It was composed of 11 haptic tests, measuring scanning skills,
haptic discrimination, spatial understanding, short-term memory, and picture comprehension. We
administered the battery to 142 participants, half of whom were sighted (n = 71), and half visually impaired
(legally blind, n = 13 ; low vision, n = 58). Results indicated significant (α = .05) age effects on scores, with
sparse age by vision interaction effects. The reliability of test items was satisfactory (Cronbach’s alphas
between .53 and .84). Convergent validity was good, as shown by a significant correlation (age partialled
out) between total haptic scores and scores obtained at the B101 test (rp = .51, n = 47). Divergent validity
was also satisfactory, as attested by significant but lower partial correlations between total haptic scores and
raw scores on verbal tests of the WISC (similitude : rp = .40 ; vocabulary : rp = .38 ; comprehension : rp =
.36 ; n = 62). Finally, the test-retest reliability was good (rs = .93, n = 12, one-month delay). This new
psychometric tool should be useful to practitioners working with individuals with impaired vision.

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O1345
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANGER CONTROL GROUP TRAINING WITH
MICHAEL FREY APPROACH ON INCREASE RATIONAL BEHAVIOR OF
MALE PRISONERS IN SHAHREKORD CENTRAL JAIL
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad - Iran
Ghasem Naziri, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran
Sareh Behzadipoor, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran
Masoud Mohammadi, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj - Iran

The effectiveness of anger control group training with Michael Frey approach on increase rational behavior
of male prisoners in Shahrekord central jail. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of
teaching control anger Michael Frey ways to increase rational behavior in male patients of Shahrkord
Central Penitentiary. Method of research was pre-test post test experimental design with a control group.The
population consisted of all male patients in Shahrekord Central Penitentiary was 93-92. Using a multistage
cluster sampling method to select 24 prisoners, and rational behavior questionnaire they were taken. And
then were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. 12 training session1.5-hour each,were held
for experimental group exposed to anger control by Michael Frey. Post test and one month follow up were
run for two groups. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance with repeated measures. The results
showed that the aggressiveness in the two groups in the pretest, posttest, and follow-up, was a significant
difference. The results of this study it can be concluded anger management training is effective on increase
rational behavior in male patients. Keywords:rational behavior, Michael Frey approach, group training

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O1354
RELIGIOSITY COPING WITH STRESS
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Khalaf Nassar Al-Heeti, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain - United Arab Emirates
Fadwa Al Mugharibi, F., United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain - United Arab Emirates
Abuhasna Abuhasna, I., United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain - United Arab Emirates

Objectives: The objectives of this study was to: constructed Coping with Stress Scale, to adapted Religious
Coping Scale to the United Arab culture, to investigated if the Coping with Stress Scale and the adapted
Religious Coping with Stress Scale share a common construct and finally to test their contributions and the
additional attribute variables to the general psychological health and to compare religiosity with other stress
coping strategies. Method: Three scales were utilized, the adapted Brief Arab Religious Coping Scale
(BARCS), the constructed Coping with Stress Scale. The data was collected from a sample from United
Arab University students. Results: Factor analysis had been conducted on BARCS and coping with stress
scale. The analysis revealed that BARCS has two factors. Our results show that religiosity is an
independent from other coping strategy it has two factors: Internal: Belief focused on hope and rely on God;
and External: Social support focused factor that rely on others religious people and religious activities.

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O1357
THE INFLUENCE OF SCHOOLING ON THE RESILIENT BEHAVIOUR
AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF POVERTY-STRICKEN
ADOLESCENTS
F18. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychosocial consequences of disasters and poverty
G. Bester, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa

The aim of the paper is to investigate the influence of additional educational support on the resilience and
subsequent academic performance of poverty stricken adolescents in Grades 9 and 10. Resilient behaviour
can broadly be defined as the capacity for successful adaptation despite challenging or threatening
circumstances. One such threatening aspect within the South African context is poverty.Many learners
perform poorly because of their disadvantaged circumstances. The question arises whether additional
educational support to poverty stricken learners can overturn such a situation. During the presentation an
overview will firstly be given regarding the concept “resilience” and factors relating to resilient behaviour.
Secondly an empirical study will be discussed for which two schools were selected. The one school was a
privately owned school for poverty stricken children which offered additional support. The other school
offered normal support as in any other government school. The schools were compared with regard to
resilient behaviour, academic achievement, as well as other factors which relate to academic achievement
such as cognitive development, study methods, teacher-learner relationships and parental involvement.
Educational implications derived from the results will be discussed at the end of the presentation.

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O1358
NEUROFEEDBACK – METHOD THAT LINKS TECHNOLOGY AND
PSYCHOLOGY
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Ana Vodanović Kosić, Croatian Association for Biofeedback and Applied Psychophysiology, University of
Zagreb, Zagreb - Croatia
Ivana Lučev, Croatian Association for Biofeedback and Applied Psychophysiology, University of Zagreb,
Zagreb - Croatia
Josipa Bosak, Croatian Association for Biofeedback and Applied Psychophysiology, University of Zagreb,
Zagreb - Croatia

Our goal is to present theoretical and empirical basis for using neurofeedback (NFB) method in treatment of
some conditions (ADHD, sleep disorders, depression). NFB is a method of self-regulation based on operant
conditioning of the EEG frequencies. Using advanced technology (sensors, computer) it is possible to
provide moment-to-moment information from the brain. With that kind of real-time feedback, an individual
can learn how to control and change their brain activity. Emerged more than 40 years ago, when Barry
Sterman proved that it is possible to train specific brain activity in cats, this method has grown into a widely
accepted optional treatment for many conditions such as epilepsy, ADHD, autism, sleep disorders, PTSD,
anxiety etc. We are going to explain development and theoretical basis of NFB method and present some of
key studies that proved efficacy of NFB in treating depression, ADHD, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
Furthermore, we are going to describe how we started using NFB 10 years ago in Croatia, what we have
achieved in that time by implementing this method as an optional treatment for ADHD, depression and sleep
disorders: (1) through implementing NFB in clinical practice (results presented in form of case studies); (2)
through informing professional community and organizing education, supervision and workshops; In
addition, we are going to demonstrate the method as a part of our presentation (using equipment for
psychophysiology monitoring and neurofeedback).

782

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O1363
PSYCHODRAMA AS METHOD FOR PROMOTING INTERPERSONAL
RELATIONSHIPS AND REDUCING LONELINESS
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Orit Barel Naharin, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Emek Yezreel - Israel

Psychodrama, founded by J.L. Moreno in 1920, has developed as a group psychotherapy method and a
therapeutic tool, but has hardly been researched. The aim of this study was to examine the benefits of the
psychodramatic techniques (tele, catharsis, as-if, acting-out, sharing, processing, and role-reversal) in
Education. The present research framework was rooted in three theoretical areas: 1) the psychodrama
philosophy of Moreno, 2) group work theories and the eleven factors of Yalom (1985), and 3) humanistic
existentialistic approaches in Education. Research questions investigated the effectiveness of psychodrama in
promoting inter-and intra-personal relationship skills as witnessed through increased Intimacy, Empathy and
Self-Disclosure and in reduced Loneliness; the possibility of creating an educational psychodrama program
to promote communication skills among student teachers; and the short-term and long-term effects erase of
the psychodramatic intervention on selected participants. The 14-lesson, 90-minutes each course, took place
during one academic year. The sample population consisted of 106 female student teachers who participated
in six classes of psychodrama in institutions of higher education in the north of Israel. The study
incorporated both quantitative (n = 106, using pre-and post questionnaires) and qualitative (n = 25, using
Spectograms, mutual interviews, case studies and final assignment) approaches. Detailed data analysis was
carried out on the written responses of five of these students who were interviewed as a follow-up two years
later. Psychodramatic techniques were found to promote relationship skills, although the quantitative study
did not show this clearly. Loneliness was the only component that significantly decreased using both
quantitative and qualitative approaches. The research provides an example of a psychodramatic educational
program that can contribute to students’ inter- and intra-personal relationships. Results of the present study
can be applied to classroom teaching, teacher training and educational policy. A reduction in Loneliness
would lead to an increased feeling of belonging and well-being, thus reducing some sources of conflict and
frustration. Psychodrama is an invitation to a meeting, a meeting of two: Eye to eye, face to face. (Moreno,
1914)

783

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O1371
PRACTISING MINDFULNESS: CREATING AN ETHOS OF FULL
PRESENCE FOR PSYCHOTHERAPISTS
Marleen De Villiers, Independent researcher, Cape Town - South Africa

The purpose of the presentation is to demonstrate how practices of mindfulness have potential to create an
ethos of full presence for psychotherapists engaged in therapy sessions. The practices explored by this
psychotherapist are daily meditation, mandala drawings and journal writing. The presentation draws from a
theoretical background of Neuroscience, Jungian analytical psychology, Transpersonal research and
psychology, Consciousness studies and Arts-based therapeutic and research methods. The importance of
bringing mindfulness as consciousness into the realm of psychotherapy is highlighted, thus placing focus on
the significance of full presence as a therapeutic skill. The presentation also aims to enhance the relevance of
self-mastery, continuous and conscious development of the intrapersonal and individuation-process of the
psychotherapist by consciously practicing mindfulness. In addition, the presentation suggests that the
training of psychotherapists may benefit from the consciousness of mindfulness by using relevant skills,
tools and methods. An outline of a mindfulness-training program is offered as an addendum to the
presentation. Mindfulness and consciousness, full presence as psychotherapist’s ethos, meditation, mandala
work, journal writing, and implications for future research and for training of psychotherapists are areas
explored. This presentation can be regarded as an example of an auto- ethnographic narrative in the realm of
Qualitative Research Methods.

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O1373
RELATIONS OF SHYNESS AND UNSOCIABILITY WITH ADJUSTMENT
IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD AND EARLY ADOLESCENCE IN CHINESE
CHILDREN
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Junsheng Liu, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai – China
Dan Li, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai - China
Ying Zhou, China Executive Leadership Academy, Shanghai - China
This study examined how shyness-sensitivity and unsociability were associated with social, school, and
psychological adjustment in Chinese children and adolescents. Participants were third- and fourth-grade
elementary school students (n=564, M age=9 years) and seventh- and eighth-grade junior high school
students (n=462, M age=13 years) in suburban schools in P. R. China. Data on shyness-sensitivity,
unsociability, and adjustment were obtained from multiple sources including peer assessments, sociometric
nominations, teacher ratings, self-reports, and school records. The results showed that the patterns of the
relations differed in middle childhood and early adolescence. Whereas shyness tended to be associated with
more social and psychological problems in adolescence, unsociability was associated with adjustment
problems in various domains more consistently and strongly across domains in childhood. The results
indicate that the functional meanings of social behaviors may vary across developmental periods.

785

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O1378
PROMOTION OF QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES IN THE LABOUR MARKET
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Antonio Ribeiro-Tupinamba, Federal University of Ceará Brazil, Fortaleza – Brazil
Adauto Montenegro, Federal University of Ceará Brazil, Fortaleza – Brazil
Elisangela Oliveira, Federal University of Ceará Brazil, Fortaleza – Brazil

This article presents the RINEPE Program (International Network for Studies and Research on Leadership
and Entrepreneurship) highlighting one of its tasks for extension and research: Project IMBA (Integration of
People with Disabilities in the Labour Market), which deals with the adaptation and quality of life of workers
with disabilities in the workplace and proposes actions to improve the quality of life in organizations.
Among the planned research actions were undertaken translation and adaptation of research instruments
(questionnaires and interview scripts) psychometric criteria required in the study area, diagnostic research
using questionnaires designed based on the original design in two commercial and an educational companies
to investigate the adaptation of people with disabilities (PwD) and propose improvements in the work
environment. The instruments were suitable for the collection of information and data processing. Through
the instruments IMBA appointed twelve employees were interviewed, ten chiefs and a representative sector
of Human Research Management of both companies: a food industry and a company in the field of tourism
and leisure, totaling twenty-four interviewed. Besides a group of four PwD working members of an
educational institution that were also interviewed about their adaptation to the working place and their
feeling and perception concerning Quality of Life at Work (QLW). The results indicate the need for
physical-structural adaptations and the development of management strategies sensitive to working with
people with disabilities (PwD) to resolve issues within the relationship between employees and other
stakeholders in the workplace that has to do with prejudice and high competitive behavior. Strengths
identified among the respondents were the quest for professional development and belief in the own
potential. In the group of workers of the Educational Institution it was registered the feeling and perception
of low level of QLW but also partial compatibility between the actual professional capacity of the PwD and
work demands and prescriptions. Key-words: Quality of Life at Work; Disability, Adaptability, Human
Resources.

786

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O1382
ACTIVATING SPIRITUAL (RELIGIOSITY) DIMENSION AND CONTROL
OF ANXIETY
C13. Culture and society – Religion
Masoud Janbozorgi, Havzeh and University Institution, Gom - Iran

Human was created from both the natural and spiritual dimensions and has multimodal functions (e.g.,
cognitive,behavioural, affective, sensation, interpersonal relationship, and etc.). Having One-dimensional
impression in life would provide anxiety predisposition for man, but then having an integrated and
monotheistic view would result in an assimilated psychological discipline for him/her. The objective of this
article was to investigating how activating spiritual dimension by applying monotheism as the most
important human healing mechanism could control anxiety. If anxiety is defined as "The apprehensive
anticipation of future danger or misfortune accompanied by a feeling of worry, distress, and/or somatic
symptoms of tension" (DSM-5, 2013,p818), which its core characteristics are feeling threatened, fearfulness,
uncertainty, disturbance, distress, and worry. Each theoretical framework of psychotherapy would attempt to
provide an evident response to alleviate this anxious heart. Though prominent success in psychotherapy,
research findings report symptoms relapse. The spirituality modal as an original humanistic dimension due to
eliciting special aspects in clients could alleviate anxiety symptoms. This dimension would, then, sustain the
treatment goal by vigilantistic man nature as a result of activating two mechanisms (i.e. integration and
transcending). These contextual components based on religious texts analysis include sense of unity with
God, confidence and relaxation with remembering God, modifying the image of God and reinforcement of
God-concept, increasing consciousness to nurturing of God, and understanding of God as unique love object
because of having full criteria for being as an entire and irreversible waning love object, having relationship
to presence and the world due to regulating the interest, identity acquisition according to connecting between
self- conscious, and God- conscious (that would result into being conscious about humanistic features such
as kindness, generosity, and etc.), perceiving being- in- world as a transitional stage for encountering with
love object and joining him in otherworld (So, How to being survival in hereafter would determine how and
why we live here in this world). These concepts by applying spiritual techniques (e.g., worthiness, being goal
and proposing oriented, and giving meaning) could improve ascendancy due to applying transcending
mechanism (from materialism, egoism, and status), and could eliminate the insecurity, and anxiety, and then
the alternative would be alacrity and joyfulness feelings and happiness. Moreover, clinical observations
clarified that creating satisfaction in man would provide sincerity, monotheism and integration, and would
fading the relapse predisposition. Experiencing integration and transcending is not fundamentally equivalent
to equanimity which is critical component of equilibrium. But satisfaction could help to maintain treatment
outcomes and could improve transcending from health into fully function person and to be commitment and
acceptance. A variety of clinical experiences in the context of activating psycho-spiritual dimension revealed
this practice could significantly reduce anxiety and worry.

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O1383
THE MODERATING ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CORE SELF-EVALUATIONS AND CAREER
SUCCESS
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Moluk Khademi Ashkzari, Alzahra University, Tehran - Iran
Saleheh Piryaei, Alzahra University, Tehran - Iran
Ezzat Khademi Ashkezari, Alzahra University, Tehran - Iran

The purpose of this study was to develop a better understanding of how certain personality traits and
emotional intelligence abilities interact with one another, and influence the extrinsic and intrinsic career
success. Core Self-Evaluation Scale (CSES), Workplace Emotional Intelligence Profile-Short Version
(WEIP-S) and career success subscale in occupational success scale (Gerbner et. al, 2008) were administered
to 350 (250 men & 100 female) full-time employees working in an industrial company in Iran that were
selected by stratified random sampling method. The data were analyzed applying hierarchical regression
analysis. Results indicated that CSE was positively related to career success and emotional intelligence can
moderate this association. The relationship between core self-evaluation and extrinsic and intrinsic career
success may hold broad implications. Also, the moderator role of emotional intelligence in this relationship
may provide opportunities for business schools to incorporate emotional intelligence training and
development within their curricula to improve their employee's future career success. Keywords: emotional
intelligence, core self-evaluation, career success

788

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O1384
THE MODERATING ROLE OF METACOGNITION IN RELATIONSHIP OF
PERCEIVED JOB STRESS AND NEGATIVE AFFECT
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Moluk KhademiAshkzari, Alzahra University, Tehran – Iran
Saleheh Piryaei, Alzahra University, Tehran – Iran
Ezzat Khademi Ashkezari, Alzahra University, Tehran – Iran

The present study explored the relationships between metacognition, perceived stress and negative emotion.
A sample consisted of 150 high school teacher completed the following questionnaires: metacognitions
questionnaire 30 (MCQ-30), perceived stress scale (PSS), and negative affect (PANAS). The data were
analyzed applying hierarchical regression analysis. Metacognition was found to be significantly related with
both perceived stress and negative emotion. hierarchical regression analysis showed that metacognition
moderates the relationship between perceived stress and negative emotion. The results supported this
hypothesis. These preliminary results would seem to suggest that individual differences in metacognition are
relevant to understanding the link between perceived stress and negative emotion. Keywords: metacognition,
perceived stress, negative emotion.

789

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O1386
FAMILY FACTORS OF CHINESE ADOLESCENTS’ INTERNET
ADDICTION
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Anise M. S. Wu, University of Macau, Macau - Macau
Joseph T. F. Lau, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Kit Man Cheng, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Rita W. Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Vincent W. S. Tse, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Given that Internet addiction (IA) is a public health threat in Chinese societies, the present study aims to
investigate the direct and interacting effects of perceived family support and presence of family members
with IAamong Chinese adolescents. It was hypothesized that perceived family support was a protective
factor whereas presence of family members with IA was a risk factor of adolescent IA. Moreover, a
buffering effect of family support on the relationship between having family members with IA and
adolescentIA was also hypothesized. A representative sample of Chinese junior high school students
(N=9,618), who voluntarily filled out an anonymous questionnaire, was recruited. About one-sixth of them
were classified as being addicted to the Internet, according to their scores of the Chen Internet Addiction
Scale. Multivariate logistic regression results showed that those reporting low family support and any family
members with IA were more likely to be classified as addicted cases (ps<.05). However, instead of the
hypothesized buffering effect, a risk-enhancement effect (i.e.,the adverse impact of family members with IA
increased with family support)was observed (p<.05). The present findings provide support to family-based
interventions for Chinese adolescents’ IA, but highlights that familial protective factors and risk factors may
not totally operate in an independent way and therefore caution about their potential risk-enhancement
interaction is warranted.

790

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O1394
THE ROLE OF GOAL ORIENTATION IN RELATION BETWEEN THE
BASIC DIMENSIONS OF PERSONALITY AND AUTONOMOUS
FUNCTIONING
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Hossein Kareshki, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad - Iran

One of the most important areas of concern for psychologists, psychiatrists and specialists of Education is
assessing role of personality in various functions, Explain the relationship between these two variables is
always noticeable. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between personalities and autonomous by
mediated role of goal orientation. The study population consisted of Mashhad University of Medical. A
sample size of 335 patients was selected from the above population. Participants were 222 females and 102
males. To collect data, 15 Big Five personality questionnaire (BFI-S) Frieder et al (2011), goal orientation
questionnaire with emphasis on religious orientation Kareshki (1392) and autonomous functioning scale
(IAF) Winston and colleagues (2012) were used. Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation and
structural equation model. The results showed that components of Big Five personality with four goals and
three autonomous functioning have significant relation, statistically (p <0/05). SEM results indicated that the
proposed model for the role of goal orientation in relation to the basic dimensions of personality and
autonomous functions are fitted to the data from student (χ2=210/31, df=47, RMSEA=0/10 , CFI = 0/83, NFI
= 0/79, GFI = 0/90). According to fitting the proposed model, Required training - focuses on research
designed to evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of various domains used by researchers and experts in
psychology, psychiatry and education should be.

791

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O1399
EXAMING THE STRUCTURE OF TIME PERSPECTIVE IN POLAND
A17. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Aneta Przepiorka, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Malgorzata Sobol-Kwapinska, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland

Time perspective concerns with our attitudes and thoughts towards time. The present study has two aims.
Firstly, it explores the psychometric parameters of the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory on a Polish
sample. Secondly, it examines the relations between our attitude towards time hope, proactive behavior, and
active present time perspective. The participants were asked to describe themselves using a 5-point scale
whether the given statements are uncharacteristic or characteristic for them. The scale consists of 56 items.
Exploratory factor analyses were performed separately for three age groups: 18-25, 26-39 and 40-65 years. A
sample of over 1800 participants took part in the study. In the youngest group the original structure of the
scale has been supported, however in the oldest group there was a three-factor structure. The factor analysis
showed a different structure of time perspective for each age group. Confirmatory factor analysis performed
on a group over 1000 participants supported a five-factor structure of the scale. Our study examined criterion
validity of the scale. The Polish adaptation of ZTPI provides a reliable and valid instrument for measuring
time perspective.

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O1400
CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY ON FACEBOOK USE
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Agata Blachnio, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Aneta Przepiorka, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Gwendolyn Seidman, Albright College, Reading - United States
Davide Cannata, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Elvis Mazzoni, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Martina Benvenuti, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Illias Papas, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim – Norway
Michail Giannakos, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim – Norway

Facebook is the most popular social networking site with over one billion users worldwide. The objective of
the present study was twofold. Firstly, it was to determine cultural and psychological influences on Facebook
use. More specifically, this research investigates how psychological variables such as personality and a
cultural variable (independent/ interdependent self-construal) relate to Facebook use in 4 cultures with
different histories and values (Poland, Italy, Greece, and USA). Secondly, the relation between Facebook use
and life satisfaction is examined. Over 1,000 young adults from 4 countries were surveyed. Our preliminary
research showed a relationship between personality dimensions and Facebook use. Facebook intrusion was
negatively correlated with openness in all cultures except Italy and with emotional stability in all cultures but
Greece. Facebook intrusion was negatively related to agreeableness in only Italy and Poland and was
negatively correlated with conscientiousness in all cultures but the USA. The level of Facebook intrusion
was higher in the USA than in Poland and Greece, and only in the USA was it negatively correlated with life
satisfaction. In addition, greater Facebook intrusion was associated with higher levels of group loyalty and
lower levels of contextualized self in Italy and Poland. In the USA, it was associated with greater relational
interdependence. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings will be further discussed. Keywords:
Facebook; personality; self-esteem; life satisfaction; independent and interdependent self-construal; crosscultural study

793

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O1405
DENIAL DEFLATION EFFECT: THE INTENTIONAL REJECTION OF
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEMORIES LEADS TO FORGETTING
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Veronika Nourkova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Anna Ivanova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Alexandr Kozhevnikov, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

Liars mostly realize that the false events they are talking about did not occur (Polage, 2004, 2012). What
happens when people intentionally deny the reality of true episodes? Fifty young adults who spent two
consecutive summers at a particular summer camp served as participants. Each was asked to choose three
events that s/he believed had happened the previous summer and three events s/he believed did not happen.
Participants then attempted to describe the 4 chosen events in a way that would convince another person that
the event happened or that it did not happen. Two events served as a control. A week later, participants rated
how confident they were that each Session-1 event actually occurred. Performance in general was at ceiling.
There were no incorrect rejections of retold-as-if-true true events. Only one of the retold-as-if-true false
events was incorrectly recognized. So we replicated the “fabrication deflation” effect. The main finding
consists of the fact that significant minority of participants (17%) indicated the retold-as-if-false true events
as false. We coined it as “denial deflation”. Our findings indicate that the act of lying appeared to make
specific effect on memory performance for intentional creation of false story and for intentional denial of
true experience. The results are discussed with respect to Conway’s model of adaptive correspondence and
self-coherence as two dialectical modes of autobiographical memory functioning.

794

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O1413
CHANGES IN AFTER SCHOOL TIME USE IN CYPRUS: PLAY AND
EDUCATION
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Monica Shiakou, European University Cyprus, Nicosia - Cyprus

This research was designed to investigate the changes in after school time use in Cyprus within the last 50
years with particular interest to the time spent playing and studying. Time diaries, where collected from 401
adults and children between the ages of 6 and 58, that used to be, or were at the time of data collection
students in primary schools in Cyprus. The research findings indicated that children nowadays spent overall
more time studying, watching T.V and using the computer than playing after school, while play declined
more than 50 % in a period of less than 15 years. Even though there was a decline in time spent studying
now than in the past, time invested in such academic/cognitive activities is reported to be high at all points in
time under study. Children in the past were more involved in house chores and spend more time in music and
art activities than today. Results are discussed in terms of a change in values as well as the economic crisis.
Keywords: Children, play, time trends, afterschool

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O1417
THE PREVALENCE OF PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AMONGST
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND ITS
ASSOCIATION WITH SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
PShai Elliot Nkoana, University of Limpopo, Polokwane - South Africa

Physical inactivity has been determined as the second most modifiable risk factor for poor health after
tobacco smoking. Recent studies have indicated that physical inactivity is directly related to different noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer (Haskel et al., 2007; WHO, 2009). Few
studies exist investigating physical activity among university students in South Africa. A cross-sectional
survey design was conducted with undergraduate students at the University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus).
An anonymous self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The sample consisted of 849
undergraduate students with 14% being male and 53.8% being female. The age ranged from 17 to 43 years
of age and 94.7% being black. Among the participants, 3.5% were married and 90.9% single. The results
indicate 32% of students engaged in low physical activity, 44.6% in moderate and 19.4% in high physical
activity. The high prevalence of physical inactivity among undergraduate university students found in this
study calls for strategic intervention by the relevant professionals in the Department of Higher Education in
South Africa.

796

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O1426
RETROSPECTIVE RECALL OF SCHOOL BULLYING BY PROSPECTIVE
TEACHERS AND THEIR CURRENT BELIEFS ABOUT SCHOOL
VIOLENCE
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Aleksandra Tłuściak-Deliowska, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw Poland

Quite new perspective on managing school bullying is to explore pre-service teachers’ knowledge,
experiences and attitudes toward school-based violence. The recent researches suggest that prospective
teachers will hold a key position in reducing the problem of bullying in schools. The purpose of the study
was to investigate: (1) prospective teachers’ personal experienced of school bullying, (2) current beliefs
about school bullying and (3) relationship between self-reported bullying in school days and current attitudes
toward bullying. The specially designed instruments were used to collect data: (1) The Retrospective School
Bullying Questionnaire, which measured bullying victimization, perpetration and bystander experiences
during primary, middle and secondary school and (2) The Bullying Beliefs Questionnaire. The
questionnaires were distributed within the academic year 2014-2015 prior the students attending faculty of
education at the Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education in Warsaw (Poland). The study
provides a unique account of how adults view their school experiences and what they think now about school
bullying. Findings indicate that prospective teachers’ experience have an impact on their current attitudes
toward preventing and managing school bullying. Didactical conclusions of these results will be commented
and implications for teachers training will be discussed.

797

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O1428
A QUALITATIVE STUDY: SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS TOWARD
SYRIAN REFUGEES IN TURKEY
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Fatih Ozdemir, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Bengi Öner-Özkan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

Since the beginning of Syria crisis in 2011, more than 1.600.000 Syrians have been accepted by Turkish
government as refugee. However, because of conflict between Syrian refugees and local residents of Turkey,
prejudice and social exclusion toward Syrian refugees have increasingly continued. Social representations
may indicate underlying reasons for integration problem of Syrian refugees into Turkish society. The
purpose of study is to investigate social representations of Turkish society about Syrian refugees through
anonymous comments which were taken from four online social dictionaries of Turkey. Seven major
thematic categories were derived from ninety eight comments as (1) perceived negative characteristics of
Syrian refugees, (2) perceived political characteristics of Syrian refugees, (3) perceived negative effects of
Syrian refugees on socio-economic structure of Turkey, (4) perceived problems in Syrian refugee policy of
government, (5) supportive opinions toward Syrian refugees, (6) proposed solutions for perceived Syrian
refugee problem and (7) other criticisms toward Syrian refugee topic. The present study may make a
significant contribution to literature of prejudice, social exclusion, social representations and refugee studies.
Also, in order to decrease social exclusion toward Syrian refugees, findings of study can be used in refugee
policy of government.

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O1430
“THEY SAY TIME HEALS IT… IT DOESN’T”: BEREAVEMENT
EXPERIENCES OF PAKISTANI WOMEN FOLLOWING INFANT
MORTALITY
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
Romana Farooq, University of Leeds, Leeds - United Kingdom
Ghazala Mir, University of Leeds, Leeds - United Kingdom
Fiona Thorne, University of Leeds, Leeds - United Kingdom

The death of an infant can be a painful and distressing experience(Boyle, 1997). Reactions to and
adjustments following the loss are often connected with the social, cultural and political position of the
mother(Boone, 1985). Socially disadvantaged women, particularly West African, Caribbean, Pakistani and
Bangladeshi women experience the highest rate of infant mortality in the UK (ONS, 2013, 2014). Despite
this, there is evidence that these women are underrepresented in decision making bodies for maternity
services (Mir et al, 2013). As a result their voices are most often left unheard and their experiences
overlooked. Co-constructing their narratives can be an extremely powerful experience for practitioners and
an empowering process for the women themselves. This paper presents the findings from one of the first
research projects to explore the “seldom heard”bereavement narratives of bereaved Pakistani women as they
navigate health services. The paper explores ideas around the impact of disadvantage on women’s
empowerment and “voice”, their accounts of dealing with the professional world and the multiple “stories of
blame” associated with the death of an infant. The narratives document the impact of “non-existent”
bereavement support, the importance of religion and the power of sharing stories in the process of healing.
Women’s narratives also suggest waysin which services could better meet their needs.

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O1431
SIX NATION COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE PSYCHO-SOCIAL
MECHANISM OF DEPRESSION IN THE WORK PLACE
D04 - Well-being at work
Atsuko Kanai, Nagoya University, Nagoya – Japan

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the psycho-social mechanism of depression in the work place from
a socio-cultural perspective. We propose aFour Level, 10 Dimension Model ofWork Culture, which attempts
to examine work culture from multiple perspectives (Kanai, et.al., 2014), and compare this model across six
nations, including China, Finland, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.This model consists
of the four levels of Socio-Cultural, Workplace, Job, and Individual Factors. For each level, we measured the
10 dimensions of: Individualism/collectivism; Gender Egalitarianism; Organizational Systems; Leadership;
Group Norms; Teamwork; Job Stressors; Autonomy; Workaholism; and Importance of Work. These factors
predict the outcome variable of Depression. Method: Data was collected through a web-based questionnaire
survey. We collected 600 responses from each country, controlling for age and sex. Results: The results
showed Workaholism and Role Ambiguity increased depression in the workplace in each country. On the
other hand, in Korea, pressure P of Leadership and Overload increased depression and Autonomy increased
it in China. In Japan,demanding to change increased depression, while in the United States, the exclusion of
inefficient workers and Role Conflict increased it.In Finland, feedback-based evaluation systems, planned P
of Leadership, and pressure to work longer hours increased it.We discussed the results from a socio-cultural
perspective.

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O1434
EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS ON
PARENTS' STRESS AND PARENTING STYLES
Mohsen Shokoohi-Yekta, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Akram Parand, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Samaneh Alimohammadi Malayeri, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Saeed Akbari Zardkhaneh, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of problem-solving skills on reducing parental
stresses. The research methodology was a quasi-experimental approach with a single-group pretest- posttest
design. The study population included parents of students in the non-profit schools in Tehran, among which
33 subjects were selected by convenience sampling method. The research tools consisted of "Parental Stress
Questionnaire" (Shokoohi-Yekta & Parand, 2088 b) and "Parenting Styles Questionnaire" (Shokoohi-Yekta
& Parand, 2088). The parents participated in the workshops of "Thoughtful Child", and were trained on the
use of problem-solving methods in order to change their cognitive processes in dealing with challenging
behaviors of their children. The workshops were held for 10 two-hour sessions, once a week. The parents
completed the questionnaires in an initial survey, before starting the workshops and at the end of the course.
The Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) method was used to analyze the research data. The
results showed that problem solving skills training had a significant impact on improving parenting styles (p
< 0.05, η2 = 0.55). Thus, one can conclude that the problem-solving training can be used as a method to
improve parents' methods in nurturing their children.
Keywords: Parental stresses; Parenting style; Problem solve

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O1435
EFFECTIVENESS OF ANGER MANAGEMENT TRAINING ON MOTHERS'
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING COMPONENTS
F16. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Other
Mohsen Shokoohi-Yekta, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Nayerh Zamani, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Samaneh Alimohammadi Malayeri, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Javad Purkarimi, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Mohsen RafeeKhah, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran

In this study, we examined the effect of anger management training workshops based on cognitivebehavioral approach on mothers' psychological well-being components. The research methodology was a
quasi-experimental approach with a single-group pretest- posttest design. The study population consisted of
all mothers living in Tehran. The sample encompassed 81 mothers who enrolled to participate in the training
program voluntarily, selected by a non-probability sampling method from districts 1 to 5 in the city of
Tehran. The participants were trained in four workshops, 20 participants per workshop with the same
conditions and program. Anger management training workshops were held for 7 weeks, a two-hour session
per week. The subjects answered to Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale (1989) in the two pre-test and
post-test stages. Based on dependent t-test results, among psychological well-being scale components, the
mean changes of purposeful life and personal growth components were statistically significant; however,
comparing the pretest and posttest means of the other components, including self-acceptance, positive
relations with others, autonomy and environmental mastery, changes were not significant. Finally, the
discussion, conclusion and suggestions for future research are provided. Keywords: Anger control; Mental
health; Parent education.

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O1437
EFFECTIVENESS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING (PST)
PACKAGE ON DRIVERS' MENTAL HEALTH
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Mohsen Shokoohi-Yekta, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Samaneh Alimohammadi Malayeri, University of Verona, Verona - Italy

Drivers' mental health is one of the most important predictors of driving behavior, and any shortcoming in
this area can be followed by adverse and irreversible consequences for drivers and the passengers as well. In
the present study, the effectiveness of psychosocial skills training package on drivers' mental health was
studied. The training program was performed on a group of drivers (174 subjects) in nine 80-minute
sessions. The research tools included Mental Health Inventory (MHI- 28) (Veit & Ware, 1983) and
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995). The results indicated the effectiveness of
training package on increased mental health. The application of findings, research limitations, and
suggestions for future research are also discussed. Keywords: Mental well being; Drivers; Stress;
Depression; Anxiety

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O1449
IDEOLOGISATION AND BIAS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL VISIONS.
EMPIRICAL RESEARCH OF VALUE CONFLICTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL
CULTURE
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Peter K. Vlasov, Institute of Applied Psychology 'Humanitarian center', Kharkov – Ukraine
Problem setting: Organizations exist in process of making, interpreting, transferring the meaning.
Initiator’s/owner’s original concept is repeatedly biased. Personnel create discourse/linguistic ideology
which biases/favors concept implementation. That’s why we decided to analyze top-managers’ stylistic
peculiarities in reinterpreting/biasing of initiator’s concept. Method: method of hierarchical self-description,
discourse-analysis. Results: We discovered that sense making is represented by 3 hierarchical stylistic ways
of concept biasing and reinterpreting: Procedural style, aimed at preserving status-quo and manager’s
positions: personnel must observe discipline, not to violate instructions; management is reduced to
instructions, subordination, formal observing of rules. Personal-authoritarian style, aimed at manager’s selfaffirmation and authority. Managing is conformity with orders, manager is the main guarantor, authority and
lawmaker. Personnel is obedient, loyal, “army” is prevailing construct. Caring style, aimed at affiliation and
acceptance, basic rules are implicit arrangements that provide mutual understanding, manager is consultant,
justice of peace, conducts negotiations with personnel. Personnel avoid conflicts, seek for solutions of
conflicts and negotiate. “Arrangements” is prevailing construct. In crisis situation managers’ sense making
isn’t normative, non-standard, individual, reduces morphology, biases the meaning and consequently – the
initiator’s concept.

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O1450
INFLUENCES OF INTELLIGENCE AND OPENNESS ON THE
ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION-SEEKING SKILLS: A TWO-WAVE
LONGITUDINAL STUDY
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Tom Rosman, Leibniz Institute for Psychology Information (ZPID), University of Trier, Trier - Germany
Anne-Kathrin Mayer, Leibniz Institute for Psychology Information (ZPID), University of Trier, Trier Germany
Günter Krampen, Leibniz Institute for Psychology Information (ZPID), University of Trier, Trier - Germany

The present work examines the role of intelligence and openness in the acquisition of scholarly informationseeking skills. Despite plenty of research on beneficial effects of intelligence and personality on academic
achievement, little is known about their single and combined influences oninformation-seeking skills. As
differentiated information-seeking involves many abilities measured by intelligence tests (e.g.,analytical and
problem-solving skills), and requires a certain amount of open-mindedness, we assume that intelligence and
Openness for Experience predict the acquisition of scholarly information-seeking skills in psychology
students.To test this hypothesis, a two-wave longitudinal study with 126 German psychology freshmen (81
% females; mean age: 20.39 years[SD = 2.43]) was conducted. To assess the increase in information-seeking
skills (measured by a standardized and validated test)across a 6-month-interval (beginning of first to
beginning of second semester), are sidualized gain score was calculated, which correlated significantly with
both verbal intelligence (verbal analogy tasks; r = .24; p< .01) and Openness for Experience (NEO-FFI; r =
.23; p< .01). In multiple regression,both variables had an independent effect on information-seeking
(intelligence: β = .18; p< .05; openness: β = .17; p< .05).We conclude that both constructs play a major role
in the acquisition of information-seeking skills, and encourage their consideration in theory and practice.

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O1456
DRIVING AFTER DRINKING: THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD
SYMPTOMS OF CONDUCT DISORDER
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Christine M. Wickens, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto - Canada
Robert E. Mann, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto - Canada
Evelyn Vingilis, University of Western Ontario, London - Canada
Anca Ialomiteanu, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto - Canada
Patricia Erickson, University of Toronto, Toronto - Canada
Maggie E. Toplak, York University, Toronto - Canada
Nathan Kolla, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto - Canada
Gina Stoduto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto - Canada
Mark van der Maas, University of Toronto, Toronto - Canada

Background: Cohort and case-control studies have found that Conduct Disorder (CD) or conduct problems
are associated with alcohol-impaired driving. However, few, if any analyses have examined this relationship
using a population-level approach. Purpose: The current study sought to examine the impact of childhood
(before age 15 years) symptoms of CD on driving after drinking using results of a general population survey
in Ontario, Canada. Methods: Data were based on telephone interviews with 5,299 respondents who reported
having driven in the past year. Data were derived from the 2011-2013 cycles of the CAMH Monitor, an
ongoing cross-sectional survey of adults aged 18+ years. A binary logistic regression analysis of drinkdriving in the previous 12 months was conducted, consisting of measures of demographic characteristics
(sex, age, marital status, education, region), driving exposure, problem alcohol use, symptoms of attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder, and childhood (before age 15 years) symptoms of CD. Results: With
simultaneous entry of all variables in the regression analysis, childhood (before age 15 years) symptoms of
CD significantly increased the odds of reporting driving after drinking (OR=1.67, p=.05). Discussion:
Results from a general population survey in Ontario suggested that childhood symptoms of CD are
associated with significantly increased odds of driving after drinking in adulthood. Implications for CD
treatment and driver safety will be discussed.

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O1458
IF YOU WANT PEOPLE TO LISTEN TO YOU TELL A STORY
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Presenter: Guy Itzchakov, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel
Dotan Castro, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem - Israel

We hypothesized that (a) when people share a meaningful story, as oppose to when they share information,
they make their partner listen well, and (b) that narrative-induced listening is positively associated with
psychological safety and negatively associated with social anxiety. We tested these hypotheses in three
experiments (N’s = 45, 52, and 42). In the experiments, we manipulated both narrative, with narrative
condition versus informational-discourse condition (telling about daily routine and describing buildings), and
role by assigning participants to listening and speaking roles (Studies 2 & 3. Speakers rated their partners as
better listeners in narratives condition than in the informational-discourse condition. Moreover, we found
that the perceived narrative-induced listening mediated the manipulation effects on psychological safety, and
social anxiety (Study 3). Thus, we concluded that when people share meaningful stories they make their
partner listen well and consequently experience higher psychological safety and lower feelings of social
anxiety.

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O1459
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN COPING BEHAVIORS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AND DEPRESSION IN PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN'S
SYNDROME
B10. Development and education - Parenting
Patricia Martínez Lanz, Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, Mexico City – Mexico
María Gutierrez Poo, Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, Mexico City – Mexico
Laura Alejandra Corona Guevara, Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, Mexico City – Mexico
Elvira Kably Smeke, Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, Mexico City – Mexico
María Fernanda López Gallego, Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, Mexico City – Mexico

Aim: Analyze the prevalence of domestic violence and depression and their association with coping
behaviors in a group of parents of children with Down´s Syndrome. Study Design: No experimental,
descriptive-correlational. Sample: This study used a non probabilistic sample of 212 parents of children with
Down´s Syndrome, men and women, were the average age was 43.52 years old and most of them reported to
be married (66%). The average age of the Down´s Syndrome children was 13.7 years old. Method: The
instrument applied was composed by three scales: the depression symptoms were evaluated using the Center
for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), an adapted version of the Coping Mechanisms Scale
(EEC-M) for the measuring of coping strategies, and a domestic violence scale validated in Mexican
population (Martínez Lanz, 2007). Results: The largest percentage of parents reported low levels of
depression symptoms and domestic violence (79% y 87%, respectively). The results showed that parents
with the highest levels of depressive symptoms usually got a more adequate solution for the problems, also
reported more religious ways of coping situations, higher inhibition of their own emotions, search of
professional support for aggressive reactions, cognitive avoidance and a bigger expression and distortion of
problems. Conclusion: highest correlations were found in emotional inhibition, aggressive behavior and
difficult coping expressions depressive symptoms were strongly related with rejection of emotional decisions
and aggressive behavior. Key Words: Coping, Depression, Down Syndrome.

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O1468
DESIGNING AND TESTING CAUSAL MODEL OF RELATION BETWEEN
DISPOSITIONAL FLOW AND COMPETITIVE ANXIETY WITH MENTAL
TOUGHNESS AND SPORT ORIENTATION
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Abbas Abolghasemi, University of Mohaghegh Ardebili, Ardabil - Iran
Azar Kiamarsi, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil – Iran
Mohammad Ali Ghaseminejad, University of Mohaghegh Ardebili, Ardabil – Iran

The roles of psychological parameters in predicting mental toughness and sport orientation are well
established. The aim of the research was designing and testing causal model of relation between dispositional
flow and competitive anxiety with mental toughness and sport orientation in Physical Education students.
The research sample consisted of 172 students who were selected among students of Physical Education in
the Ardabil Province of Iran. Participants answered Sports Mental Toughness Questionnaire (SMTQ),
Dispositional Flow Scale-2 (DFS-2) and Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire (T-EOSQ) and
Competitive Anxiety Questionnaire(CAQ). Evaluation of proposed models was done using structure
equation modeling (SEM) based on AMOS-22. Structure equation modeling analysis showed that proposed
antecedent model is not graceful to the data and needs some corrections. Therefore, by omission of nonmeaningful routes, fitting of final antecedents model with data was approved 0.06 by RMSEA. Application
of Chi square test confirmed final model improvement procedure. Based on findings, dispositional flow,
through Competitive anxiety, has indirect meaningful effect on mental toughness. But for dispositional flow,
such indirect meaningful relation with sport orientation was not observed through competitive anxiety. This
can be a useful model for mental strength and efficiency of athletes. Keywords: dispositional flow,
competitive anxiety, mental toughness and sport orientation

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O1474
SCHOOL BASED PRIMARY PREVENTION OF RADICALIZATION BY
MEANS OF TEACHING SOCIAL AND CIVIC SKILLS
F19. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Eri Park, Utrecht University, Middelburg – Netherlands
Marcin Sklad, Utrecht University, Middelburg – Netherlands

The purpose of this paper is to share the composition and initial findings of a universal school based program
aimed at primary prevention of radicalization by means of teaching social and civic skills. The program
draws upon theories of Global Citizenship and empirical findings of Social Psychology. The program
delivers materials designed to foster empowerment, to stimulate empathy and understanding of different
perspectives and world views. These materials can be used by teachers to implement them in their lessons. It
is a unique program, as it aims to tackle radicalization at its source without singling out or stigmatizing
individuals at risk. The program provides secondary schools with the opportunity to teach skills, which often
fall outside the regular curriculum. On a more structural level, the program counteracts the threat of social or
religious radicalization in European societies by providing young people with alternatives to violence. The
program aims not only to prevent processes of radicalization, but also to increase civic and social
competences at the same time. Forty-eight social psychology students conducted a pilot implementation of
the program in 24 Dutch secondary school classes. The evaluation of the pilot reveals positive potential of
the program, but also risks and limitations that have to be taken into account.

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O1475
SENSE OF COHERENCE, SELF-EFFICACY AND TASK-ORIENTATION:
PREDICTORS OF SPORT PERFORMANCE IN FEMALE WUSHU
ATHLETES
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Azar Kiamarsi, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil - Iran
Abbas Abolghasemi, Department of Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardebili, Ardabil – Iran

Although studies have revealed significant relationship between personality and sport performance, but the
role of sense of coherence, self-efficacy and task-orientation upon sport performance remains unclear. The
aim of the research was to determine the role of sense of coherence, self-efficacy and task-orientation in
predicting sport performance in female Wushu athletes in national competitions in Iran. The research sample
consisted of 175 females who were selected through available sampling method in national competitions of
Alborz province in Iran. To collect the data, Sense of coherence Scale, Self-efficacy Scale, Goal- Orientation
Scale and Checklist of Sport Performance were used. The research results showed that Sense of
coherence,self-efficacy and task-orientation have positive correlation with sport performance.The results of
multiple regression analysis showed that Sense of coherence,self-efficacy and task- orientation explained
33.9 percent of variance of sport performance. The findings have important implications about the role of
psychological variables on sport performance and life quality of athletes. Keywords: Sense of coherence,
self-efficacy, task orientation, sport performance, athlete

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O1476
THE ROLE OF ATTACHMENT STYLES IN MATE SELECTION
PREFERENCES
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Narges Razeghi, Islamic Azad University, Tafresh – Iran

The aim of the current research is the role of attachment styles in mate selection preferences.The research
population consisted of single persons in Tehran who are in the age range between “22 - 40” and have at
least High School Diploma, While certain psychological problems, have not been diagnosed. Two-stage
cluster sampling with selection of Shahid Beheshti, Tarbiat Modarres University and within each cluster
available sampling was performed. Samples available and interested in participating in the study included
114(68 girls and 46 boys). The researcher made program about mate choice is a computer program written in
the C programming language and is comprised of two parts1) Demographic characteristics of participants 2)
Test mate selection and Hazan and Shaver Attachment Inventory (1987). To describe the data were used
measures of central tendency and parameters of dispersion. For inferred statistical, were used “t” test to
compare two genders in prioritization of mate selection, and the regression model to predict priority selection
criteria with considering three attachment styles.Results showed that the criterion of "mutual attraction love" and "loyalty" were raised by women and men as the first and second priorities, but on the third
criterion, were considered important the independent character for women and adaptation for the men. There
is a significant positive Correlation between “abiding” and avoidant attachment style. However, therewere a
significant negative correlation between the secure style and criteria of “abiding” and “good cook and
housekeeper”.

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O1478
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FACEBOOK ADDICTION DISORDER
WITH PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS (EXTROVERSION,
INTROVERSION), SELF-ESTEEM, EARLY MALADAPTIVES SCHEMA
AND NARCISSISM
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Tayebeh Shahrivar, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad – Iran
Leyli Shahriyari, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz – Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj – Iran
Habib Dehghani, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to consider Facebook addiction disorder and relationship between
some of analytic variables such as extroversion, introversion, self - esteem, narcissism and early maladaptive
schemas with Facebook addiction disorder. Materials and Method: 180 person (102 males and 78 females)
from the Salman Farsi University, Islamic Azad University and high school students in Kazeroon city, which
has had a Facebook account, were selected with nonrandom sampling and they responded to Bergen
Facebook addiction Scale (BF AS), Cooper smith self-esteem questionnaire, Eysenck personality
questionnaire, Young early maladaptive schemas questionnaire and Ames narcissism questionnaire (NP116).
For this study, we used person correlation and Regression Analysis. Results: the results of the statistical
analysis showed direct positive effect of all variables, except self - esteem on Facebook addiction and also
showed extraversion has negative relation with Facebook addiction and narcissism, introversion, and early
maladaptive schemas, have a significant and positive relation with the Facebook addiction. Conclusion: The
results of this study can be concluded that Facebook addiction disorder is associated with some analytical
variables. Keywords: Facebook addiction disorder, narcissism, introversion, self - esteem, early maladaptive
schemas.

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O1482
SOCIAL STIGMA AMONG ADOLESCENTS: THE IMPACT OF AN ANTISTIGMA CAMPAIGN
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Annamaria Petito, University of Foggia, Foggia - Italy
Salvatore Iuso, University of Foggia, Foggia - Italy
Luigi Starace, University of Foggia, Foggia - Italy
Mario Altamura, University of Foggia, Foggia - Italy
Daniela Salvante, Regional Health Agency Puglia, Bari - Italy
Isa Fornelli, Regional Health Agency Puglia, Bari - Italy
Ettore Attolini, Regional Health Agency Puglia, Bari - Italy
Vito Piazzolla, Regional Health Agency Puglia, Bari - Italy
Antonello Bellomo, University of Foggia, Foggia - Italy

Objective: The aim of the study was to explore adolescents' attitudes toward stigmatized groups according to
Goffman's classification (mental illness, physical handicap, immigrant) and to evaluate the effectiveness of
an anti-stigma intervention using films and literature in altering self-reported attitudes. Background:
Adolescents are an important group for fighting stigma toward mental illness and other stigmatized groups
because their opinions will determine future attitudes. Methods. A total of 1430 adolescents completed the
self-administered Standardized Stigmatization Questionnaire, version 1 (SSQ1) and questionnaire
Stigmaquest. Data were collected at two time points: before the intervention and at the conclusion of antistigma campaign. For statistical analysis chi square test and cluster analysis were used. Conclusions: The
results revealed that adolescents perceive some kind of singularity in people with mental illness. The data
suggest that short-term interventions using films and literature may change self-reported attitudes. Antistigma programs might be an appropriate context for incorporating such interventions.

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O1483
RELATIONAL AGGRESSION AS MEDIATOR OF MATERNAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTROL AND ADOLESCENTS’ FRIENDSHIP
QUALITY: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Aylin Koçak, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey
Athanasios Mouratidis, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey
Yeliz Kındap Tepe, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas - Turkey
Melike Sayıl, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey
Parental controlling behaviors can help adolescents form qualified peer friendships (Steinberg, 2001). Yet,
given the decreased role of parents and the negative impact of parental psychological control (PC) on
adolescents’ functioning during transition to the adolescence (Mounts & Steinberg, 1995), it becomes
apparent that more research is needed to investigate the processes that underlie the associations between
parental psychological control and adolescents’ peer relationships. In this longitudinal study we aimed to
build on prior research by examining the mediator role of relational aggression on the association between
maternalPC and adolescents’ quality of friendships. The sample consisted of N = 527adolescents(Mage =
14.3, SD = 0.32). The results of structural equation model (S-Bχ2 [167; Ν = 470] = 377.89, p< .01, CFI =
.915, SRMR = .049, RMSEA = .052 [90%-CI: .045 - .059])showed that maternal psychological control (T1)
predicted adolescent’s relational aggression nine months later (T2,β = .16), which in turn predicted
adolescents’ poor quality of friendship (T2, β= .54).In addition, PC directly predicted poor quality of
friendships(β= .15), suggesting that relational aggression partially mediated the associations between
maternal psychological control and adolescents’ negative quality of friendships.The findings are discussed in
terms of the type of the control that mothers use,the adolescents’ relational style, and their social functioning.

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O1484
EXPLORING PREDICTORS OF HAPPINESS IN TURKEY
C16. Culture and society – Other
Fatih Çetin, Nigde University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Nigde – Turkey
Faruk Sahin, Nigde University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Nigde - Turkey
Onur Köksal, Nigde University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Nigde - Turkey
Duysal Askun Celik, Istanbul Kemerburgaz University, Istanbul - Turkey

Purpose: Most of the research on happiness and its determinants have been conducted in developed
countries. Less is known about happiness in developing countries. The purpose of this study was to explore
the predictors of happiness in Turkey. Design/Methodology: We examined predictors of happiness by
analyzing data from the 2012 Turkish Life Satisfaction Survey - TLSS (n=7956). The TLSS is a nationally
representative and cross-sectional survey conducted by Turkish Statistical Institute on an annual basis. The
survey includes individual level variables such demographic information, socio-economic characteristics,
happiness, satisfaction with several domains of life (e.g., satisfaction with family, health, job, income,
friends and public services). In order to explore the predictors of happiness, we utilized hierarchical
regression and relative weight analyses. Results: Results indicated that satisfaction with health, family,
residence, job, income, interpersonal relationship, and public services were positively related to happiness
after controlling for several demographic variables. Relative weight analysis showed that satisfaction with
income, family and public services were the top three predictors of happiness. Limitations: The crosssectional data may not be sufficient for empirical causal analysis. Practical Implications: The findings are
useful insights for decision-making in public policy and resource allocation to promote individuals’
happiness in Turkey. Originality/Value: To our knowledge, this study is a preliminary examination of the
predictors of happiness in Turkey, and expanded the potential predictors set of happiness in developing
countries. Keywords: Happiness, Life Satisfaction, Turkey.

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O1485
INVESTIGATION OF EFFECTIVENESS NEUROFEEDBACK AND
COMPUTERIZED COGNITIVE TRAINING TO IMPROVE WORKING
MEMORY IN ADULTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY
DISORDER
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Leila Heydarinasab, Shahed University, Tehran - Iran

Introduction: Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common neuro-psychiatric
disorders, which started in childhood and continues into adulthood and in various aspects of life such as
personal, social, professional life, executive functioning, including working memory and concentration are
created problems. Several studies regarding the treatment of this disorder has been proposed by the authors,
due to lack of studies on the efficacy of neurofeedback in reducing symptoms of ADHD in adults in Iran, the
current study formed. Method: The research design was a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group.
The study population included adults with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder that referred to Atieh
clinic referred in Tehran. Among the statistical population, 8 person in 2 groups, one experimental group
(Age Mean: 36.37, SD :1.03) and one control group (Age Mean:31.87, SD :8.69) of patients referred to the
Atieh clinic, based on purposive sampling was selected. The research instruments were the Beck Anxiety
Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, Inventory adult attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder of Barkley,
and test CNSVS. Data through SPSS software using U Mann-Whitney statistical analysis was performed.
The independent t-test, Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis test was also used for complementary results.

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O1486
PRODUCTIVE COMMUNICATION IN SITUATION OF UNCERTAINTY.
HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE OF INTERACTION “MAN-TEXT”
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Anna A. Kiseleva, Institute of Applied Psychology "Humanitarian center", Kharkov - Ukraine

Problem setting: The significance of communication rises simultaneously with the increase in the level of
environment uncertainty. It demands creation of special structure of communication on different hierarchical
levels of complexity. Purpose: To analyze the structure of productive communication “man-text” in situation
of uncertainty. Method: Method of intertextual questions. Results: In a series of independent researches we
have discovered that productive communication has the following structure: formal level (subject’s personal
attitude towards an object); substantive static level (aimed at participants, objects and their attribution);
substantive dynamic level (aimed at dimension of action); logical-semantic level (aimed at dimensions of
relations between objects, participants and actions); level of inferences (synthesis of conclusions). We have
discovered the regularity of correspondence between hierarchies of communication structure and the
complexity of the text. When it is violated, communication efficiency decreases. We have also discovered
the phenomenon of personifying effect which characterizes the level of subjective involvement into
communication process. It mediates the quality of comprehension of the complex text which is impossible
without involved personified and confidential attitude. So productive communication in situation of
uncertainty demands adequate level of hierarchy and personification of the content.

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O1488
SOME PARADOXICAL EFFECTS OF EGO-DEPLETION ON
PERSISTENCE
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Alexander Unger, University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen - Germany

The effects of Ego-depletion are well documented in the literature by an enormous number of experimental
studies. Some studies have however also shown that under certain circumstances the reverse effects can be
observed. These approaches emphasize the role of mind-sets or effects of adaption. In our current study, we
tested the influence of an ego-depletion manipulation by using different instructions on persistence in
forming sentences by presented initial letters. For ego-depletion manipulation, we used a handgrip task and
varied the instructions: for the non-ego-depletion we requested to squeeze the handgrip for as long as they
could before it became uncomfortable.For the experimental condition, the participants were requested to
squeeze for as long as possible. A manipulation check confirmed that participants in the ego-depletioncondition showed longer persistence times.The results showed that the participants of the ego-depletion
condition produced more sentences compared to the control condition. The critical point may be that the
instructions for the first task show some kind of spill-over to the second task. In the current study,the
demand characteristics, the perceived achievement level or expectations about the expected performance can
be considered as an underlying mechanism. This emphasizes the possibility to ameliorate or even reverse the
ego-depletion effect under certain circumstances.

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O1493
THE ROLE OF LIFE QUALITY AND SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE
FAMILY OF CHILDREN WITH LEUKEMIA
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Gokhan Malkoc, Istanbul Ticaret University, Istanbul – Turkey
Ebru Kaplanoglu, Okan University, Istanbul – Turkey

The role of life quality and social support for the family of children with leukemia The effects of leukemia,
most frequently seen cancer type in childhood, on parents have studied widely. There are a few studies
examined various factors for the parents having a cancer diagnosed child. These studies indicated that
parents substantially need financial and mental support, particularly in long lasting treatment process of
leukemia. They also showed that life quality may play a critical role for the parents within the treatment
process. Therefore, the studies investigating the life quality of parents and their social support level are
being more and more essential. Based on this, we examined the relationships between life quality and social
support level of the parents with children having diagnosed leukemia. Data were obtained from 35 families
of leukemia diagnosed child and 35 families not having leukemia diagnosed child or any chronic disease.
Participant of 35 families with leukemia diagnosed child was selected voluntarily from pediatric and
hematology services of some hospitals in Istanbul. The rest of the participant was selected on the basis of
snowball sampling procedure from parents who had a healthy child. We used Demographic Information
Form, the Revised Parental Social Support Scale and Who Quality of Life Scale -Short form (WHOQOLBref) scales to collect the data. The results revealed that there was a positive relationship between life quality
and social support. It was found that the life quality and social support level of the parents having a child
with leukemia were lower than parents with a healthy child. When the differences between mothers and
fathers in terms of life quality and social support level were examined, it was shown that the fathers’ social
support level and the life quality were better than mothers. Demographically, life quality and social support
did not vary by age whereas it changed with education meaning that the educated individuals cope with the
problems in better ways than the uneducated ones. To conclude, interventions targeting to support life
quality and activating social support resources of the parents were critical in health institutions.

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O1503
HISTORY OF SOVIET PSYCHOLOGY AS A CASE OF PARADIGM UNITY
FORMATION IN PSYCHOLOGY
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Olga Artemeva, Irkutsk State University, Irkutsk - Russian Federation

A.L. Zhuravlev’s concept of collective subject stages (2000) is used for reconstruction of the history of the
Soviet scientific society’s paradigm unity formation. The data on scientific activity of 41 leading Russian
psychologists of the first half of 20th century became the material for biographical analysis. 2342 research
papers were analyzed by qualitative and quantitative methods. As the result pre-subjectivity stages of
forming and development collective subject were identified. Both interrelationships between members of the
society and social significance of the challenges they meet were considered as the criteria for the stage
formation. It was reached in pre-revolutionary Russia in 1901-1922, and in the USSR in 1923-1931. The
criteria for reaching the stage of the forming collective subject in 1932-1939 are the collective subject
hierarchy and objectivity of its activity. Formation of reflexivity and ability to self-organization and selfdevelopment suggest that the society reached the stage of the developed collective subject in 1940-1950.
Soviet psychologists were united by the idea of mental activity as a subject of research, the necessity of
objective method of research, by the principles of development, determinism, etc. The paradigm formation
made it possible to achieve success in the development of applied and practical psychology during WWII, as
well as ensured the maintenance of theoretical independence in the period the “Pavlovian” session.

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O1504
ARE ECCENTRIC EATING HABITS A MANIFESTATION OF AN
UNDERLYING EATING DISORDER?
Shulamith Kreitler, Tel-Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Aviv – Israel
Michal M. Kreitler, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv – Israel

Introduction: Eccentric eating habits (EEH) represent various unusual eating habits that have been widely
documented. The estimates about its prevalence range from 20 to 70% depending on the defining criteria.
There is disagreement about the nature of EEH, whether it represents a pathology that may develop into an
ED or just fussy habits. Objectives: To examine whether tendencies for EEH are a manifestation of an
underlying tendency for EDs. Aims: To test the hypothesis that a high level of EEH will be related to high
scores on the Cognitive Orientation Questionnaire of Eating Disorders (COQ-EDs) which represents
tendencies shared by the major EDs and assesses the underlying motivations for EDs. Methods: Participants
were 340 high school students (52% girls, 48% boys), 16-18 years old, from three different schools. They
were administered the questionnaire of EEH, the COQ-EDs and the EAT 26 which assesses clinically
significant EDs. Results: Analyses of variance showed significant differences in the COQ-EDs scores
between three groups: high scorers on EAT 26, high EEH scorers and low EEH scorers, especially between
the first and the last two. A stepwise discriminant analysis provided correct identification of group
membership in 77.9 % (versus 33% expected by chance). Conclusions: The findings disconfirmed the
hypothesis. EEH differs from tendencies for actual EDs. In the worst case they may be a mild form of EDs.
It is doubtful whether it is necessary or desirable to treat EEH.

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O1509
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY TRAITS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF
THE ALTERNATIVE DSM-5 MODEL FOR PERSONALITY DISORDERS
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Karel Riegel, Charles University, Prague - Czech Republic
Marek Preiss, University of New York in Prague, Prague - Czech Republic

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders–Fifth Edition (DSM-5) features two conceptions
of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), one based on the retained DSM-IV’s categorical diagnosis and the
other based on a model that blends impairments in personality functioning with a specific trait profile
intended to recapture DSM-IV BPD. Nevertheless, the broader literature contains a richer array of potential
conceptualizations of borderline personality, including distinguishable perspectives from psychiatric
nosology, clinical observation and psychodynamic theory. This raises questions about the most suitable
pattern of traits to use to reflect various conceptions of borderline pathology via the Personality Inventory for
the DSM-5 (PID-5). In this study, we examine the associations of the BorderlinePersonality Questionnaire,
the Inventory of Personality Organization and the PID-5 dimensions and facets in a larger non-clinical
sample of undergraduate students and community adults. The results we discuss are suggesting strong
associations with PID-5 Negative Affectivity, Disinhibition and Antagonism scales across borderline
personality measures, consistent with the DSM-5’s proposed representation of BPD. Moreover, the current
investigation provides support for the psychometric properties of the Czech version of the PID-5, the new
DSM-5 diagnostic instrument in non-clinical sample.

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O1512
ATTENTION LEVEL ASSESSED BY A COMPUTERIZED TEST
AMONG AGES 20-85
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Dubi Lufi, Yezreel Valley College, Yezreel - Israel
Iris Haimov, Yezreel Valley College, Yezreel - Israel

The purpose of the present study was to assess the changes in attention level between the ages of 20 and 85
years.A well-known fact is that cognitive abilities decline with age, probably due to insufficient use.
Attention is one of the cognitive abilities that can also decline with age.Five hundred and eighty Israeli
adults, ages 20 to 85 responded to a computerized test assessing attention level (Mathematics Continuous
Performance Test – MATH-CPT).The participants were divided into seven age groups, each with an age
span of 10 years (20-30, 30-40 etc.).The seven age groups were assessed with 11 measures of the MATHCPT.To reduce a possible Type I error, Alphalevel was set to 0.01.A One-way ANOVA showed that in six
measures there was a significant reduction in attention level as a result of growing older. Discriminant
function analysis showed that three measures were the most important variables that distinguish attention
level between young and older participants.These measures were: overall attention level of the MATH-CPT,
measure showing consistency of reaction time, and a measure of impulsivity. The discriminant function
analysis found no differences in measures of correct responses and four measures of sustained attention.The
authors will discuss that certain measures of attention decline with aging while others remain intact.

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O1513
DO ATTITUDES REVEAL ‘THE GRASSHOPPERS’? MONEY AND
CREDIT CARD ATTITUDES AS PREDICTORS OF IMPULSE PURCHASE
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Mehmet Peker, Ege University, Izmir – Turkey
Deniz Konaç, Ege University, Izmir – Turkey
Gulgun Meşe, Ege University, Izmir – Turkey

Impulse purchase has a vital part in explaining consumer purchase practices.Even if a host of different
factors were shown to be linked with impulse purchase, predicting it still has room for improvement,
especially considering the practicality. In this sense, the purpose of the present research is twofold: First we
argue that impulse purchase act is associated with attitudes toward money and credit card. Secondly, we aim
to investigate the role of hedonic shopping value as a mediator between the proposed attitudes and impulse
purchase. This research makes several important contributions to the literature. First by examining the
impulse purchase behavior from an attitudinal standpoint, we provide a different framework in predicting it.
Secondly, we identify a dispositional factor ––hedonic shopping value–– between proposed attitudes and
impulse purchase which further reveals a condition in explaining the relationship. We conducted the study
with a sample consisted of 200 participants. Hierarchical regression analysis results showed that except the
anxiety/distrust factor, the retention-time factor of Money Attitudes Scale and negative attitudes and
spending factors of Credit Card Attitudes Scale significantly predicted impulse purchase tendencies,
supporting our hypotheses. Consistent with our hypotheses, the mediating effect of hedonic shopping value
was also supported for the relationship between spending and negative attitude factors and impulse purchase.

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O1514
DECODING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL PERSONALITY SYSTEM: AN
INTEGRATIVE, BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL FRAMEWORK
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Martin Obschonka, Saarland University, Saarbrücken - Germany
Michael Stützer, Ilmenau University of Technology, Ilmenau – Germany

The general purpose of this paper is to develop an integrative, biopsychosocial framework of the
entrepreneurial personality system and to put parts of this model to an empirical test by using large datasets
from various countries. Entrepreneurship research has been diversifying in research approaches on
personality-related constructs over the past 20 years. In extending previous efforts to structure components
of an entrepreneurial personality, this papers offers an integrative, biopsychosocial framework of what we
call the entrepreneurial personality system (EPS). We follow a multi-level system-perspective, which has
become the dominating perspective in contemporary personality psychology. Our approach is based on 1)
personality theory stressing the importance of the conceptual uncoupling of the single components of an
individual’s personality, 2) a biopsychosocial understanding of human development and functioning, 3) the
notion of lifelong plasticity in the adaptive part of the EPS, 4) a developmental lifespan approach of
entrepreneurship, and 5) the convincing theoretical and empirical arguments speaking for a person-oriented
view in personality research. It is postulated that the EPS consists of an enduring core that is substantially
rooted in biology: Basic tendencies, which are the basis for the more adaptive parts of the EPS:
Characteristic adaptations and the self-concept. Examples of the enduring core of the EPS – the basic
tendencies-level – are broad personality traits – the relatively stable, biologically-based individual-difference
variables. The most prominent and best-researched traits in personality psychology are the Big Five traits.
Today, many personality psychologists agree that each person, in virtually each culture across the globe, can
be best characterized in terms of his or her traits by means of this five-factor model. Likewise, research
showed that the Big Five relate to entrepreneurship in a systematic way. Characteristic adaptations in the
EPS refer to more narrowly-defined and changeable entrepreneurial characteristics such as self-efficacy,
need-for-achievement, locus of control, risk-taking (which in prior studies are often called “specific
entrepreneurial traits”) but also entrepreneurial attitudes, values, motives, cognitions, and affective states
(e.g., entrepreneurial passion) – constructs that figure prominently as proximal predictors in psychological
models of entrepreneurial motivation, behavior, and success. The characteristic adaptations in the EPS vary
tremendously across cultures, families, and portions of the lifespan because they not only develop out of the
basic entrepreneurial tendencies but also in continuous interaction with the social ecology of everyday life
(e.g., entrepreneurial stimulations via early socialization experiences, education, work experiences, etc.) and
the wider cultural setting (e.g., entrepreneurial cultural norms and habits). The characteristic adaptions are
called characteristics because they are the expression of the person’s character (i.e., the basic tendencieslevel such as the Big Five traits); they are called adaptations because there are shaped by learning
experiences and proximal developmental contexts. The self-concept-level in the EPS refers to an
entrepreneurial self-concept, or self-identity, as evolving developmental construct in one’s vocational
development over the life- course. It is characterized by a good fit between ones self-image and the
entrepreneurial role. Often, entrepreneurship and related thinking patterns and behavior styles (e.g.,
creativity, personal initiative, leadership, competition, innovation) can be seen as some sort of a subjective
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stages may often involve some sort of entrepreneurial thinking and acting. The entrepreneurial self-concept
involves the individual subjective biography and is deeply rooted in early socialization experiences (e.g.,
identity theories in developmental psychology deem adolescence and early adulthood as crucial
developmental phases in identity development). Within the EPS, the entrepreneurial self-concept develops
out of both the basic tendencies and characteristic adaptations. However, it also feeds back to the
characteristic adaptations because it guides interactions with the environment. Moreover, external to the
EPS, culture affects the self-concept via the proximal social ecology of everyday life (e.g., parenting and
education practices, mass media, job experiences, the internalization of social roles, etc.). Adjacent, outer
levels of the EPS are the biological system, entrepreneurial agency and experiences, and the wider ecology.
These inner and adjacent levels interact with each other in a characteristic way. Summary of the key
propositions of the EPS framework: (1) Scope: The EPS includes a relatively broad, and diverse set of
personal characteristics ranging from the enduring core – a substantially biology-based part that is relatively
stable over time and describes a person’s entrepreneurial character (basic tendencies: Big Five trait structure)
– to more adaptive parts that are prone to considerable change due to their lifelong plasticity (characteristic
adaptations, self-concept). (2) Dynamics: The single parts of the EPS steadily interact with each other in a
characteristic way over the life-course, as described in Figure 1. The enduring core establishes the
foundation of the adaptive part of the EPS in that it guides and directs the development of characteristic
adaptations and the self-concept. The enduring core thus canalizes the development of the adaptive part of
the EPS in a certain direction. (3) Boundaries: The EPS is bounded by its adjacent, outer levels: The
individual’s biological system (e.g., genes), proximal and distal ecology, and entrepreneurial agency (e.g.,
entrepreneurial thinking and acting) and experiences. These boundaries are permeable and fluid so that one
can only come to a full understanding of the emergence, development, and functioning of the EPS when
considering these adjacent, levels too, which calls for (integrative) biological, contextual, developmental,
and human agency perspectives in the study of the EPS. (4) The term “traits”: The term “traits” refers
exclusively to the basic tendencies-level and thus to the enduring core of the EPS (i.e., Big Five traits). Other
more changeable personality characteristics such as need-for-achievement, self-efficacy, risk-taking, locus of
control, passion etc. are “trait-like” but should be better labeled as characteristic adaptations. This better
illustrates their considerable proneness to change – not independent of the basic tendencies-level, though. (5)
The causal personality-entrepreneurial outcomes-relationship: Personality does not affect entrepreneurial
outcomes (e.g., entrepreneurial intentions, behavior, and success) in a purely deterministic way as a one-way
street. Rather, the personality-entrepreneurial outcomes-relationship is much more dynamic and reciprocal,
particularly with regard to the adaptive part of the EPS. There are ongoing transactions between the adaptive
part and entrepreneurial outcomes (e.g., self-efficacy leads to success, which in turn promotes self-efficacy
and so on). These transactions are affected by the basic tendencies-level (e.g., an entrepreneurial Big Five
structure facilitates entrepreneurial adaptations in the adaptive part of the EPS during entrepreneurial work).
(6) Person-oriented perspective: The EPS functions as a whole (e.g., the whole is more than the sum of its
parts). Hence, one cannot achieve a full understanding of the role of personality in entrepreneurship when
not considering a person-oriented perspective that concentrates on the intraindividual dynamics within the
EPS and between the EPS and its adjacent, outer levels. Such a person-oriented perspective is particularly
fruitful with regard to the basic tendencies-level to describe a person’s basic entrepreneurial character (e.g.,
entrepreneurial intraindividual Big Five structure). In the empirical part of this paper, we test whether a
person-oriented strategy of assessing the basic entrepreneurial character at the basic tendencies-level indeed
fits the EPS model better than a variable-oriented strategy, as predicted by the EPS theory. We study the
single Big Five and the intraindividual, entrepreneurial Big Five profile as predictors of characteristic
entrepreneurial adaptations (self-efficacy, risk-taking, and locus of control) in large national samples from
three countries.We utilized data from three national longitudinal studies that included reliable information on
both the Big Five personality traits, characteristic entrepreneurial adaptations, and entrepreneurship
indicators (in this case self-employment status and entry as proxies for entrepreneurship). These studies are
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Australia” (HILDA) survey and the “Midlife Development in the U.S.” (MIDUS) study. Specifically, these
effects are tested within mediation models with self-employment status and entry as outcome variables. As
expected, the person-oriented profile (the intraindividual entrepreneurial constellation of the Big Five traits)
delivered the more consistent and robust results than the variable-oriented method (studying the isolated
effect of each Big Trait). The entrepreneurial Big Five profile consistently predicted the characteristic
entrepreneurial adaptations, which mediated the link between entrepreneurial outcomes and the
entrepreneurial Big Five profile. Implications for research and practice are discussed, with an emphasis on a
holistic view on the entrepreneurial personality and its interacting sub-components.

O1515
DOES NARRATIVE NOSTALGIA DECREASE DEATH-ANXIETY?
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Özgen Yalçın, Adnan Menderes University, Aydın – Turkey
Pınar Elmas, Adnan Menderes University, Aydın – Turkey

The previous studies showed that nostalgia, identified as a longing for past (Hepper, Ritchie, Sedikides &
Wildschut, 2012), serves psychological functions such as positive mood, high self esteem, powerful social
relationships and the perception of meaningful life that facilitates to cope with existential anxieties (e.g.,
Routledge et al., 2011). Concordantly, these functions of nostalgia reduce death anxiety as well (e.g.,
Routledge et al., 2008). However, nostalgia studies ignored the anxiety buffering role of nostalgia towards
“not directly experienced” past which we call as narrative nostalgia. For closing this gap, this study aimed to
observe the effect of narrative and individual nostalgia activation on death anxiety. For this purpose, three
experimental groups (individual nostalgia, narrative nostalgia and control group) were constituted in a
sample of 150 participants from Adnan Menderes University, Turkey. Death anxiety levels were measured
with Death Anxiety Scale (Templer, 1970) just after the nostalgia activations in order to see whether
activating different nostalgias effect the death anxiety or not. The results were discussed within the
framework of relevant literature.

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O1519
MEDICAL EXPERTISE BIAS
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Katarzyna Stasiuk, Maria Curie - Sklodowska University, Lublin - Poland
Yoram Bar - Tal, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv - Israel
Renata A. Maksymiuk, Maria Curie - Sklodowska University, Lublin - Poland

Objective: This study examines the hypothesis that physicians who recommend a more active and major
treatment are perceived by their patients as having higher epistemic authority (Kruglanski, 1989). Method:
The sample was 631 participants. Data were collected in a between–subjects design, using scenarios that
describe a person who suffers from a medical problem and visits a physician (surgeon, orthopedist or
dentist). The physician gives passive or active recommendation regarding treatment. The different levels of
passive recommendation (against treatment or wait with treatment) and active recommendation (minor
procedures, moderate procedures or major procedures) were used. The expertise of the physician was also
manipulated. The dependent measure was the patient’s rating of the EA attributed to the physician. Results:
Physicians who prescribed an active mode of treatment (regardless of the level of recommendation) were
perceived as having a higher EA than physicians who gave the passive recommendation. Conclusions: The
authors of research named the phenomena the medical expertise bias - people might be biased when judging
the level of expertise of their physicians, so that those who recommend an active treatment are considered to
be of greater medical EA in general.

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O1521
RELIGION, WORK ETHIC, AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP:
EVIDENCE FROM PROTESTANT EDUCATIONAL LEADERS IN THE
UNITED STATES
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Chang-Ho Ji, La Sierra University, Riverside - United States

The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between personal religiosity and Protestant
work ethic as well as their importance to the development of organizational citizenship behavior and
transformational leadership. Using a cluster sampling method, a sample of 224 administrators and leaders
associated with a large private school system in the United States completed the religious orientation,
Protestant work ethic, transformational leadership, and organizational citizenship questionnaires. The results
revealed that extrinsic religiosity was significantly and positively associated with Protestant work ethic,
which in turn led to the growth of transformational leadership and organizational citizenship. However, no
significant relationships were found between Protestant work ethic and conventional forms of personal
religiosity such as intrinsic religiosity and personal devotion. This was also the case for the existential quest
religiosity. These empirical findings fail to support the popular perception and long-standing socio-religious
claim that Protestant work ethic is the product of Protestant religious faith and commitment to the church.
This paper also discusses the implication of the findings in the context of psychology of religion and
organizational behavior literature.

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O1523
“THE BOOK OF MANY FACES”: EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF
ATTACHMENT ANXIETY, SELF-ESTEEM AND GENDER ON FACEBOOK
SELF-PRESENTATION
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Aikaterini Pagoulatou, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens - Greece
Mari Janikian, The American College of Greece, Athens – Greece
Fotini-Sonia Apergi, The American College of Greece, Athens – Greece
Ion Beratis, The American College of Greece, Athens - Greece.

Facebook is considered a global phenomenon noting explosive growth the last years. Although research
suggests that Facebook may serve attachment needs, its examination from an attachment theory perspective
is rather new. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship among attachment (at.) anxiety, selfesteem, gender and Facebook self-presentation, and explore the unique contribution of at. anxiety in selfpresentation. Self-report anonymous questionnaires were completed online by Greek participants (N = 248).
Results demonstrated that females had significantly higher levels of promoting self-presentation compared to
males (t = 3.39, p< .001), suggesting that for women, self-presentation is more intense and strongly
associated with attempts at impression management. Participants with one account showed lower levels of at.
anxiety compared to users with more accounts (t = -2.22, p = .036). The hierarchical regression model
revealed a significant capacity of at. anxiety in predicting promoting self-presentation (R2= .38, F (4, 243) =
37.59, p<.001). Participants high in at. anxiety engaged in self-promotion by trying to appear more attractive
and competent. Our findings offer preliminary support for models that highlight attachment needs in virtual
self-portrayal. Future research extending these findings among other samples and employing multi-method
assessment would serve to further clarify the tenability of attachment theory in the use of social networking
sites.

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O1534
SOCIAL ICONIC METAPHORS IN SELF-OTHERS AND GROUP
RELATIONS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Cătălin Mamali, Northeast Iowa Community College, Dubuque - United States

What are social iconic (pictorial) metaphors (SIM) generated by insiders for visually representing social
relations? The research is carried out within the context of pictorial methods of studying self-others
relations and their social representations (Aron, 1992; De Rosa, 1982, 1996; Forceville, 2009; Josselson,
1992; Mamali, 1986; 1992; Pipp & Shaver, 1985; Sen & Wagner, 2004). The SIM construct integrates
research on visual representations on human relations with that on metaphors (Black 1962; Forceville,
1988,Gibbs, 2008; Giora, 2008; Johnson, 2008; Kōvecses, 1995; Lakoff, 1980, 2009; Meyer, 2006; Ortony,
1975), on verbal social metaphors (Suitner & Maass, 2013) and with that on “pictorial metaphors”
(Forceville, 1996). It is claimed that SIM produced by the social autograph method (Mamali) are able to
approach relational issues that are not identifiable by mere verbal methods. A SIM is a metaphor generated
by insiders using images instead of words for representing individual and group relations. Findings of 4
studies (N=1009, from Romania and USA) suggest that: a) insiders generate spontaneously SIM; b) the use
of SIM increases in the case of informal versus formal relations; c) the most frequent types of SIM are
biological, mechanical, constructions and mixed; d) SIM of higher personal significance include deceased
persons, pets and transcendental forces - God; e) SIM are used to express critical views on group relations
under repressive social conditions.

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O1536
PHYSICAL LOAD AFFECTS DURATION JUDGMENTS: A METAANALYTIC REVIEW
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Dan Zakay, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Herzliya – Israel
Peter Hancock, University of Cenral Florida, Miami - United States
Richard Block, Montana State University, Bozeman - United States

Meta-analytic research on time perception is presented. In a previous meta-analytic review, the authors
reported that cognitive load influences prospective duration judgments. Not much is known about the impact
of physical load on prospective duration judgments.This issue is important from both theoretical and applied
perspectives. People encounter daily situations in which they have to rely on duration judgments while
subject to physical load. In the present study effects of physical load on prospective duration judgments were
investigated in a quantitative (meta-analytic) review and also a qualitative review. The quantitative analysis
included seven experiments, with a total of 235 participants. A qualitative assessment of related studies that
were not includable in the quantitative meta-analysis is also provided.All quantitatively analyzed
experiments used the prospective duration-judgment paradigm and the duration-production method, in which
participants knew in advance that duration estimation was required.Physical load was manipulated by
various methods.A large overall effect size reveals that increasing physical load results in longer prospective
duration productions. Physical load exerts similar, although larger, effects than those of cognitive load.
Implications for applied cognitive science research, theories, and applications are discussed. The findings
contribute to the study of duration judgment processes.

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O1541
SEXOMNIA STUDIES IN TURKEY: A LITERATURE REVIEW
E18. Health and clinical intervention - Psychosomatics and clinical psychophysiology
Irmak Dedecan, Ministry of Family and Social Policies, Beylikdüzü Care and Social Rehabilitation Center,
Istanbul - Turkey
Sinem Cankardeş, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul - Turkey

Objective: Sexomnia (also known as sleep sex) is defined as unintentional sexual behavior or activities
during sleep. The purpose of this literature review is to form an opinon regarding sexomnia studies
conducted in Turkey. Sexomnia is not a well-known disorder. There are a limited number of studies
exploring and explaning the etiology and treatment of it. In addition, there are not enough case studies
detected in Turkey as well as in other areas of the world. Following is a discussion on what has been covered
in Turkey regarding case studies, treatment and etiology research. Our aim is to summarize what has been
done and direct future studies related to the topic. Method: Resources utilized include peered reviewed
journal articles, internet web sites, and text books. Search engines included TUBITAK National Academic
Network and Information Center Database, Google Scholar, PubMed, Turkey Citation Index. The articles
were in English and Turkish. Results: The definition of sexomnia is available to researchers, as well as
public. However, it is not a well-known phenomena in Turkey. There is a very limited number of studies on
this matter. Although in general literature, sexomnia is reported to be more common in men, three quarters of
the cases reported in Turkey are women. Further research and case studies are needed. Conclusion:
Conducting more studies on sexomnia is required to attract more attention to the topic as well as contributing
to etiology and treatment methods.

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O1542
MOTIVATIONAL BALANCE AND CO-DEVELOPMENT AT VARIOUS
LEVELS OF SOCIAL COMPLEXITY
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Cătălin Mamali, Northeast Iowa Community College, Dubuque - United States

Motivational balance (MB) is a dynamic outcome of the interactions among qualitative (intrinsic versus
extrinsic motives) and quantitative (valence, expectancy and agency) of motivational forces at intraindividual level, across the activities of one person, at inter-individual and inter-groups levels. A measurable
motivational vector includes a qualitative (structural) and a quantitative (infrastructural) side. The MB model
is indebted to: a) expectancy theories and value models (Vroom, 1964, 2005; Atkinson, 1964; Ecless, 2005;
Higgins, 1998, 2012; Heckhausen, 1991); b) self-determination theory ( Deci & Ryan, 1985, 2000 ; c)
Lewin’s theory (1935, 1951); d) Heider’s theory (1946) ; e) Homans’ exchange theory (1961) ;
interdependence theory (Kelley & Thibaut, 1978) ; f) hierarchical models (Thoreau, 1854; Maslow, 1954);
levels of social complexity (Hinde, 1979). At dyadic level MB varies between: a motivational co-regressive
state, both actors move down in their motivational hierarchies and a motivational co-developmental state,
both sides move together to higher motivational levels. The MB model predicts that the probability to reach a
co-developmental motivational balance among all the actors decreases exponentially with each new
individual added to a given field. Findings from a two-wave study on a national sample of scientific
researchers (T1 = 618, T2 =378) support the model. A formal expression of the MB model for fields with n
actors is presented.

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O1549
THE ADDICTIVE NATURE OF SOLARIUMS: ATTITUDES AND
EXPERIENCES OF REGULAR FEMALE TANNERS
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Paul Chang, Edith Cowan University, Perth - Australia
Bianca Mancini, Edith Cowan University, Perth - Australia

The use of solariums to get a tan is still popular in Australia, despite the fact that artificial ultraviolet
radiation emitted in solariums is exceptionally dangerous, even more so than the sun. Solarium users have a
75% increase in the risk of developing a melanoma compared to those who do not use the solarium. In the
past, quantitative surveys have investigated some of the motivations and prevalence of solarium use.
However, almost no research is reported about the experiences of regular tanners who use solariums. The
present study adopted a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews to explore the attitudes and
motivations of solarium users. Nine females who used solariums at least once a week were interviewed. In
addition, an ultraviolet photoaging camera was employed as an interview tool to allow participants to see any
premature aging as a result of their solarium use. Four core themes of Positive Reinforcers, Positive
Punishment, Knowledge, and Behavior Change emerged from the interview data. The implication of these
results was that regular solarium users were highly driven by social perceptions concerning attractiveness
with some users indicating that they were addicted to solarium tanning. An interesting finding from the
interviews was that the threat of premature aging, as demonstrated by the photoaged image did not actually
deter tanning behavior, but rather paradoxically, simply highlighted blemishes that could be corrected by
plastic surgery.

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O1550
COMMON ISSUES FOR SOCIAL CONSENSUS BUILDING OBSERVED IN
DIFFERENT SOCIAL PROBLEMS RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICIES
F22. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Sustainability and mindfulness
Etsuko Yoshida, Tokyo University, Chiba – Japan

This study extracts issues for social consensus building commonly observed in different social problems
related to environmental policies and examines how unbiased value judgment of environmental policies
could be achieved. As the social problems subjected to this study, three specific problems related to
prevention of natural disaster, environmental pollution and infrastructure development are taken. The three
problems have, on the one hand, issues unique to themselves, but, on the other hand, if we look at the three
problems beyond boundary such as mechanism of problem occurrence, institutional unfairness or
communication among stakeholders, governments and scientist, we expect that we could find issues
commonly applicable to all the three problems, from which we may be able to find ways to improve the
current symptomatic management of environmental policies.In order to achieve this objective, we conduct
bibliographic survey of each of the three specific problems, attend and observe symposiums in which victims
of the subjected environmental problems make presentations and conduct questionnaire surveys of anxiety
and self-efficacy to general public about their involvement in the making process of policies concerning
environmental problems to reveal psychological process of feeling of resignation of victims. The results
reveal that due consideration of social needs and victims’ resigned feelings are needed for unbiased value
judgment of environmental policies. Key words: environmental problems, social consensus building,
environmental policy, common environmental issues, value judgment of environmental policy.

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O1551
THE CORTISOL AWAKENING RESPONSE: TOWARDS MEANINGFUL
MEASUREMENT
A04. General issues and basic processes - Psychobiology
Phil Evans, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom
Nina Smyth, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom
Lisa Thorn, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom
Frank hucklebridge, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom
Angela Clow, University of Westminster, London - United Kingdom

Awakening elicits a marked surge in cortisol secretion: the CortisolAwakening Response (CAR). This vital
hormone affects multiple body organs,synchronising optimal daily functioning, with the CAR linked to
mental and physical health. A popular biomarker, assessable from saliva samples collected at home, but with
dubious reliability linked often to researcher ignorance of real sampling times, the CAR has spawned a
worryingly inconsistent literature,hindering interpretative review, and wasting resources. We have
undertaken an intensive study in the domestic setting on 20 healthy males and females. Saliva samples were
collected on awakening and at 5 min intervals for the first 60 min post-awakening. Objective monitoring of
awakening and sampling points was determined with electronic devices. Preliminary results indicate a time
lag between awakening and start of cortisol rise indicating that the cortisol rise is not linear and this has
implications for the accurate measurement of the CAR and its interpretation. Short sampling delays, of just 8
min, previously thought to be acceptable, result in increased CAR magnitude and earlier cortisol peak. These
results will offer insight into the best measurement solutions for this often used biomarker in large studies
providing guidelines on the balance between cost and accuracy trade-off. Only such solutions will provide
meaningful data which will advance our understanding of the CAR as a unique aspect of the diurnal pattern
of cortisol secretion.

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O1553
WHAT IS THE CURRENT VALIDITY STATUS OF DIGIT RATIO (2D:4D)
AS A RETROSPECTIVE MARKER FOR PRENATAL ANDROGEN
ACTION?
A04. General issues and basic processes - Psychobiology
Martin Voracek, University of Vienna, Vienna - Austria
Ulrich S. Tran, University of Vienna, Vienna - Austria

Prenatal androgen action (PAA) has long-lasting, permanent (i.e., organizational) effects on the brain,
behavior, and disease susceptibility postnatally. Central insights in this field are due to animal experiments
(which may not be directly translatable to humans) and early manifesting endocrine disorders (which
experiments of nature have their own limitations), whilst human PAA measurement is intractable and human
PAA experimentation ethically impossible. Owing to these research barriers, having valid retrospective PAA
markers would be of great value. With about 1000 research reports since 1998, the second-to-fourth digit
ratio (2D:4D) presently is by far the most frequently investigated candidate retrospective PAA marker.
Despite its popularity, the usefulness of 2D:4D is continues to be discussed controversially in the literature,
and surprisingly little effort has been made to evaluate its validity systematically. Most recently, the muchcited central validity claim of 2D:4D associations with genetically based (androgen receptor gene
variants)testosterone sensitivity has been disproved meta-analytically (Voracek, 2014; Evolution and Human
Behavior 35:430-437).We undertook the first comprehensive evaluation of the validity status of 2D:4D
(systematic review and meta-analyses of 60+ studies) and show that the actual validity status of 2D:4D is
notably weaker and more uncertain than stated in the 2D:4D literature. Implications of these novel findings
are discussed.

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O1554
BILINGUALISM = BICULTURALISM? REFLECTIONS ON THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Elke Murdock, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Luxembourg

Luxembourg has three officially recognized national languages (French, German, and Luxembourgish); at
least two of these are used in everyday interactions by Luxembourgers and the non-resident population. A
series of empirical studies using quantitative as well as qualitative methodology tested the relationship
between bilingualism and biculturalism. The first study(N = 99 students) addressed tri-lingual Luxembourg
nationals. The results of this quantitative study showed that the vast majority of the Luxembourg participants
consider themselves to be multi- or bilingual,though they report to feel monocultural.The qualitative findings
obtained in this study indicate that language was considered to be a necessary, but not sufficient condition
for multiculturalism. In line with other research on biculturalism, the results showed that biculturalism
requires cultural immersion to take place. Furthermore, for those who feel bicultural, language is considered
a prime for cultural frame switching. This implies that the language prompts the cultural frame switching and
the switching between languages does not require conscious efforts. This difference of perception of
language as a cultural prime as opposed to language as a means of communication was also confirmed in a
study among adolescents (N = 204) and a study among adults (N = 504). Implications are discussed for
increasingly diverse, multi-lingual societies.

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O1555
A COMPARISON OF ABBREVIATED FOUR-WEEK MINDFUL
PARENTING PROGRAM WITH THE EIGHT-WEEK MINDFUL
PARENTING PROGRAM IN HONG KONG, CHINA
F22. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Sustainability and mindfulness
Ying Ma, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Mindful parenting is a relatively new extension of mindfulness-based interventions.Mindful parenting
program is beneficial for parent themselves and the relationship between parents and children.Previous
research has indicated that 8-week mindfulness program is effective to help parents decrease stress and
enhance well-being. However, as 8-week is difficult for some parents to stick it out. In our study, we intend
to conduct two groups of mindful parenting intervention program to compare the effect of an abbreviated 4week mindful parenting intervention program with the normal 8-week program. Our mindful parenting
program is based on the guide of mindful parenting developed by Bögels and Restifo (2014). In our first
group, we will compress the 8-week program to 4 sessions to investigate the effect of some core mindful
parenting activities including sitting and walking mediation, bodyscan, raisin exercise, morning stress
exercise and so on. In our second group, we will conduct the normal 8-week mindful parenting program. We
will use apre-post design. A total of 12-16 parents of children (5-8 years old) will be invited to participate in
each group. They will complete the questionnaire before the program and the same set of questionnaire after
the program. The measures will include mindful parenting, mindful attention awareness, perceived stress,
general health and parenting efficacy.We expect this program is effective in alleviating parental stress and
enhance parenting efficacy and parents’ general health. What’s more, we expect the 4-week program is also
effective as the 8-week program. It’s important to the accessibility and generalizability of the mindful
parenting program.

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O1558
DEVELOPMENT AND EMPIRICAL EVALUATION OF A
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AT WORK STRUCTURAL MODEL
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Gina Görgens-Ekermans, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town - South Africa
Boers Maritsa, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town - South Africa

Set within the theoretical frameworks of PositiveOrganisationalBehaviour (POB) and the Broaden-and-Build
theory (Fredrickson, 2001) the goal in this study was to explicate the nomological net of variables underlying
Subjective Well-being (SWB) and Psychological Well-Being at Work (PWBW). SWB was defined as both
Hedonic Well-being (HWB) and Eudaimonic Well-being (EWB). Well-being was contextualised in the work
domain with Dagenais-Desmarais and Sovoie’s (2012) PWBW construct. It was hypothesised that hopeful,
optimistic, self-efficacious, resilient employees (PsyCap; Luthans, Avey&Avolio 2007), that show
Gratitude(McCullough, Emmons & Tsang, 2002)and are engaged (Schaufeli& Bakker, 2003) in their work;
perceive organisational support(Eisenberger, Huntington, Hutchinson & Sowa, 1986) and report
Psychological Ownership (Pierce, O’Driscoll&Coghlan, 2004) of their jobs, will experience greater levels of
PWBW, mediated through better EWB and HWB (as a combination of more Positive affect and less
Negative Affect). The fit of the structural model (RMSEA = 0.0748; NNFI = 0.97; CFI = 0.97; SRMR =
0.067) was tested with data derived via a survey (n=199, collected via Facebook). The results revealed that
different positive psychological resources predicted different aspects of well-being. Optimism played a very
central role in overall well-being. Strong support for the effect of Work Engagement and Perceived
Organisational Support on well-being emerged.

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O1560
NUTRITIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IN GERMANY
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Stefanie Wahl, Free University Berlin, Berlin - Germany
Lars Gerhold, Free University Berlin, Berlin – Germany
Ute Menski, Free University Berlin, Berlin – Germany
Hagen Tischer, Free University Berlin, Berlin – Germany

The protection of food supply as a crucial infrastructure is a central subject of the security policy of
Germany. Nevertheless, the currently valid political and juridical measures are not sufficient anymore under
today's conditions in order to guarantee the safety of the population in the case of crises. The talk presents
preliminary results of a representative study conducted in Germany in 2013 (N=3.000) that tries to identify
the capabilities and limits of private food provisions, as well as vulnerable groups in case of provision
shortages. The quantitative questionnaire was realized as part of the interdisciplinary research NeuENV,
which develops new strategies of the food emergency precaution in cooperation with all relevant
stakeholders: with enterprises of the food chain, political decision-makers, aid organizations and the
population as an addressee of the food supply. Theoretically the study is based on the risk perception
framework by Slovic (1993, 2000) and Renn (2007, 2013). The discussion of the presented results focuses
on how people behave (how many food they buy daily/weekly/monthly and what they have in stock) and
how relevant they think their behavior is in case of crisis. The talk includes statistical data on selected
aspects that will be presented in figures and numbers and interpreted in context of the named theories. The
discussion focuses on the relation between laymen and professional knowledge on nutritional emergency
preparedness.

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O1568
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF DIGESTION OF VISUAL
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION PRESENTED IN DIFFERENT FORMS IN
E-LEARNING
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Svetlana Kostromina, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Daria Gnedykh, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

Purpose of the study: to reveal psychological factors that promote or hinder the digestion of visual
educational information presented to students in different forms by means of multimedia presentations.
Three lectures-presentations on the three subjects «Abilities», «Temperament» and «Character» (each in the
form of text, schemes, comics) were created and used in the learning process. The dynamics of digestion was
recorded through concept maps created by students (N=166 faculty of applied mathematics and control
processes; N=111 faculty of biology) before and after studying each subject, and through the tests developed
on the basis of Bloom's taxonomy. To identify psychological characteristics of students we used
psychodiagnostic methods. Cognitive and metacognitive skills, learning motivation, characteristics of selforganization were studied (54parameters). Factor, regression, discriminant analysis were used. The ability to
self-organization is a key factor in effective digestion of visual educational information in the form of text in
e-learning for students. Students with idealistic thinking style and demonstrating the presence of such
learning motives as avoidance of failure and self-actualization digest information better if it was presented in
the form of schemes. Motivational, communicative, evaluative components of learning activity and also
learning conditions are significant for students with a high level of digestion of information in the form of
comics. The study was supported by the Russian Foundation for Humanities, project 14-06-00521
«Neuropsychological mechanisms of complicated kinds of intellectual activity developing in the higher
school education»

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O1571
A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF FLOW IN GROUPS: THE ROLE OF
CREATIVE DOMAIN, EMPATHY AND FAMILIARITY
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Pinar Oztop, Plymouth University, Plymouth - United Kingdom

Despite a long theoretical debate, most of creativity research has so far focused on individual creativity with
little emphasis on group creativity (Paulus &Nijstad, 2003). Flow, “an almost automatic, effortless, yet
highly focused state of consciousness” (Csikszentmihalyi, 1996, p. 110), is an important aspect of group
creativity (MacDonald et al., 2006).However, compared to individual flow, there are only few group flow
studies (Hart &DiBlasi, 2013).What factors and processes produce group flow? Theories and empirical
studies pointed to the importance of processes, such as empathy (Hart &DiBlasi, 2013) and familiarity of
group members as important experiences related to group flow. The present research assessed the role of
empathy and familiarity to the group flow experiences from different creative domains. The current
longitudinal studies investigated “group flow” with both quantitative and qualitative methods.In Study 1,
group flow was investigated with 90members of student societies at a UKUniversity. Orchestra musicians,
dancers, and musical actors were given questionnaires on their group flow experiences and empathy after
practices at three time points. In Study 2, 5 participants from each society were invited to open-ended
interviews about group processes, flow, empathy and familiarity within one week after their each practice.
Results from both studies highlight the importance of empathic connection and familiarity of group members
in group processes and flow.

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O1578
PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE MEET IN THE SWEET SPOT
A04. General issues and basic processes - Psychobiology
Ariana Van Heerden, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria - South Africa

The aim of this paper is to illustrate an association between art making and the brain state known as flow, a
psychological construct defined by MihalyCsikszentmihalyi. Flow denotes, amongst others, sensations of
effortless action and being ‘in the sweet spot’. Links exist between artists' perceived propensity to experience
flow and experimental data of the same art-making events. Neural and cognitive processes underlying flow
position thepredominantly psychological concepts of flowin the domains of neuroscience. A key aspect for
understanding the flow experience is Arne Dietrich’s hypothesis of transient hypofrontality, enabling the
temporary suppression of the analytical and meta-conscious capacities of the explicit system. In this study,
transient hypofrontality was found to be germane to interpretations of flow and art making. To establish a
link between flow and art making, a mixed methods approach was employed, utilising qualitative as well as
quantitative data collection methods. Semi-structured interviews establishedan association between
phenomenological elements of flow and art making.Electroencephalography(EEG) data collection was used
to compare the participating artists’ brain wave activity during art making and to establish whether brain
wave patterns could yield themes associated with flow. Cortical electrical activity of various brain
frequencies were equated with neural and cognitive explanations of flow.

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O1580
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF A FATHER’S ABSENCE ON
AN ADOLESCENT’S RESILIENCE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Keith Arnolds, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa
Bridget Johnson, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa
Roelof Steyl, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa
Charlon Barnard, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa

Various studies have been conducted in an attempt to understand the effects of the absence of a father on an
adolescent’s participation in risk behaviours. This study attempted to understand the effects of the absence of
a father on an adolescent’s resilience.A resiliency framework encourages researchers to focus on positive
factors and develop strategies to enhance strengths despite exposure to risks. A total of 100 grade 10 learners
aged 15 to 19 years at two high schools in the Southern Cape, South Africa,participated in the study. Two
self-report quantitative measures were used to obtain the data. A questionnaire was developed by the
researchers to obtain information about participants’ personal and family circumstances. In addition, the
Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 25) was utilised to measure resilience. The findings revealed
that the adolescents with absent fathers had lower resilience scores than adolescents with fathers who were
not absent. The findings also indicated that the reason for the father’s absence had an impact on the
adolescent’s resilience score. Furthermore, emotional availability despite physical absence was an important
factor. This study therefore highlights the important role of fathers in fostering resilience amongst
adolescents and argues that the reasons for a father’s absence as well as emotional availability are important
factors to be considered.

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O1582
THE ROLE OF TRAINING IN THE HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS: AN
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE PERSPECTIVE
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Federica Polo, University of Trieste, Trieste - Italy
Sara Cervai, University of Trieste, Trieste - Italy
Michela Cortini, Gabriele d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti - Italy
Jorge F. de Silva Gomes, University of Lisbon, Lisbon - Portugal
Massimo Borelli, University of Trieste, Trieste - Italy

Training is one of the strategic topics in the working policies, because of the importance for the employees to
be continuously updated in their professional competences. The preliminary aim of the study has been to
identify which are the possible constructs to understand the role of training and learning in the organizations
and how do they influence the organizational culture. Although in literature there are several constructs
related to this topic (learning culture, training climate) there is not a clear and shared theoretical frame about
it. The proposal of this study is to introduce the concept of training culture, which describes the perspective
that organizations adopt with regards to how professional training is considered(relevance, role), with
implications to training design and implementation. Perspectives that will be different from country to
country, since national cultures will play a role in shaping people's views of professional training. The study
was conducted in six organizations, providing training in healthcare sector. The preliminary result of the
paper is to present how the training is considered in these organizations, which are the dimensions able to
describe the meanings attributed to it, and a set of indicators able to categorize it. Moreover, the most
interesting association between training culture dimensions with other variables as gender, age, profession,
length of service, number of training hours, state some implications to practice and theory.

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O1583
SIGNATURE STRENGTHS AND CAREER ANCHORS OF “BORN FREE”
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT TRAINEES WITHIN A SOUTH AFRICAN
CONTEXT
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Ita Geyser, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg - South Africa
Madelyn Geldenhuys, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg - South Africa

Orientation: Signature strengths enables students to recognise, comprehend and influence their passion, as
well as their strengths, which allows their distinctive brilliance to develop and sets them on a path for
success in their respective careers within the hospitality industry. Career anchors highlights areas of
proficiency, intentions and beliefs. Research purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate whether there
was a signature strength as well as a career anchor profile of a hospitality student within the South African
context as the first generation of “born free” students, who were born from 1994, and who has only ever
lived in a democracy are attending higher educational institutions in South Africa. Motivation for the study:
The “born free” generation within the South African hospitality industry has unique strengths as well as
career anchors which could be considered within the workplace to enhance guest experiences and worker
retention. The purpose was to investigate the specific strengths and anchors specific to the hospitality
management environment. Research approach, design and method: A quantitative approach was used to
gather the data for the study, and a cross-sectional survey design was employed. The first sample (n = 108)
measuring signature strengths and the second sample (n=57) measuring career anchors consisted of
hospitality management trainees from a tertiary institution in Gauteng, South Africa.The VIA character
strengths survey as well as the Career Anchors Inventory were used to gather the data. Main findings: The
results suggested that honesty was the top strength, followed by love in the second place, humour and
fairness shared the third place, gratitude the fourth place and kindness and spirituality shared the fifth place.
The lowest scoring strengths amongst these participants were love of learning, creativity and curiosity. A
large percentage of the participants were women in their early twenties. Regarding career anchors,
entrepreneurial creativity measured the highest and lifestyle measured the second highest as career anchors
in the hospitality environment. Security and service/dedication to a cause measured third and fourth highest
in the hospitality environment. Practical/managerial implications: Hospitality management trainees who
enter the service industry should be aware of their own personal strengths and their career anchors. By
combining these two favourable, intangible guest experiences are created, thereby ensuring repeat business
in the long term. Contribution/value-add: This research contributes to the uniqueness of signature strengths
and career anchors of the “born free” generation within the hospitality industry as they bring other strengths
to the service industry when compared to previous generations. The signature strengths and career anchors
adds to the body of knowledge on positive work experiences within a service industry.

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O1584
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND WELL-BEING: A SITUATED FRAMEWORK
FOR FLOW OF CONSCIOUSNESS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Paolo Inghilleri, University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Eleonora Riva, University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Marco Boffi, University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Nicola Rainisio, University of Milan, Milan – Italy

Well-being and Flow of consciousness research (Csikszentmihalyi, 1975, 1990, 1997) is traditionally
focused on subjective experience, with less concern for the broader social context. We introduce a situated
framework of research, and we assign a central role to Flow in generating social change. Optimal experience
is one of the main mediators of the relationship between the individual and the cultural system, as a trigger of
the psychological selection (Csikszentmihalyi,1990; Inghilleri,1999). Hence, some artifacts of our culture are
selected according to their ability to generate Flow, whereas others are set aside (Csikszentmihalyi &
Massimini,1985). On the other hand, our socio-physical environment may be considered as an artifact, since
both physical spaces and social organizations are basically produced by culture (Rainisio & Inghilleri, 2013):
social and physical environments are continuously modeled through optimal experience and its social
dissemination. This perspective is supported by research data from three different areas of study: a) the main
role of Flow in influencing place attachment and environmental preference; b) Flow experience as basis of
social engagement, outlining group settings able to involve new citizens and sustain their commitment
through time; c) studies on daily experience of adolescents in different contexts demonstrate that Flow could
be used as a planned tool to trigger community renewal and social empowerment.

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O1585
AN INVESTIGATION INTO ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCE USE AND
BEHAVIOUR AMONGST ADOLESCENTS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS IN
THE SOUTHERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Bridget Johnson, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa
Keith Arnolds, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa
Kevin Fuchs, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa
Charl Joubert, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa
Mervin Aspeling, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa
Ronsard van der Merwe, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa
Anica Coetzee, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa
Bianca de Koker, NMMU, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, George - South Africa

While drug use amongst adolescents is a major problem worldwide, South Africa has its own unique
problems due to its specific Apartheid history and subsequent social challenges. This study attempted to
explore the causes and effects of addictive substance use amongst learners in various Southern Cape schools.
The study sample comprised of 206 learners from 6 grade 10 classes at 4 high schools. A mixed method
design was employed. A self-report questionnaire with both open-ended and closed questions was developed
and utilised. Furthermore, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the principals of the participating
schools. The findings revealed that substance abuse, particularly the abuse of alcohol, is a problem at most
schools;learners from rural areas are more at risk; and that poverty places learners at greater risk for abuse of
substances. Of concern is the fact that learners do not think that substance abuse is a problem and that they
may require help. Furthermore, they do not trust their schools’ helping systems. The interviews with the
principals revealed that the use of addictive substances by learners has a negative effect on the school as well
as the community. Since the study found that the causes and effects of addictive substance use are different
for various communities, it is recommended that schools consider counter measures that are tailored to their
specific circumstances in order to combat the problem.

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O1595
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC STRESS AND ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS WHO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION IN THE VIEW OF RESILIENCE
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Xu Zuliang Xu, Beihang University, Beijing – China
Wu Ruilin Wu, Beihang University, Beijing - China

In China, more than 9 million students attend the college entrance examination each year. Academic
achievement has been regarded as the most important admission indicator. So is pay high attentions by
schools, teachers as well as parents. The study is the main source of mental pressure, especially for those
students who will prepare for college entrance examination. Therefore, research on relationship between
academic stress and academic achievement of this group is with high pratical valuable. In addition, with the
development of positive psychology, resilience as the core concept of positive psychological quality has
been paid more attention, it focuses on the good adaption of people when put under pressure and setbacks,
the fruits of research on resilience are of certain realistic significance to the improvement of people’s
compressive ability and academic achievement level. The instruments used in this study consist of the
following questionnaires: (1)Health Kids Resilience Assessment(Chinese revised edition) and (2) Middle
school students academic stress scale. Participants of the investigation were 800 students, who are grade 3
from Maotanchang high school, knows as “Asian college entrance examination factory” and another school
in Anhui province. 40 participants were selected for in-depth interview, and the data were coded. We get
three tests scores on different time point as the academic index. The results are as follows:(1) Family factors
as the protective factors of resilience, have positive effect on resilience of candidates for college entrance
examination. (2)Academic stress and resilience are predictors of academic achievement. (3)Resilience plays
a moderating role between academic stress and academic achievement, but the moderating effect of different
dimensions cannot be done in parallel. Through the analysis of the results, the adverse impacts caused by
external pressure on academic achievement can be alleviated, via promoting students resilience. Especially
the effects of family factors, self-efficacy dimension are obvious. The study deeply explored the role of
resilience between academic stress and academic achievement, which enriched the theory of resilience and
provided quantitative data on the resilience of each dimension in the relationship between academic stress
and academic achievement. And current studies make it is easy to understand why the students of
Maotanchang middle high school get big success on the college entrance examination. It also can give some
enlightenment to educators on how to make effective adjustments on the psychological development of the
students.

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O1599
FAMILY ATMOSPHERE AND DEPRESSION AMONG FIFTH AND SIXTH
GRADERS: THE MODERATING ROLE OF EXPLANATORY STYLE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Fu-mei Chen, Fu-Jen University, New Taipei City - Taiwan, Province of China
Sheng-Hong Wang, Yuan Sheng Elementary School, New Taipei City - Taiwan, Province of China

The purpose of this study was to examine the moderating role of explanatory style on the relation between
family atmosphere and depression in fifth and sixth graders. In the reformulation of the learned helplessness
model, explanatory style was a cognitive vulnerability factor contributing to depression. Speciﬁcally, a
cognitive style that attributed negative events to internal, stable, and global causes was associated with
depression. In this study, negative family atmosphere was viewed as negative daily events for some children.
Previous studies have found significant links between children’s self-reports of family atmosphere and
children’s psychological adjustment. The sample consisted of 464 5th and 6th graders. In the hierarchical
regression model, depression as the dependent variable, gender, family atmosphere, explanatory style, the
interaction between family atmosphere and explanatory style were entered in order as predictors. Results
indicated that (1) after controlling for gender, family atmosphere and explanatory style significantly
predicted children’s depression level, and (2) interaction term was significant. Post hoc analyses showed
that, for pessimistic and normal explanatory groups, family atmosphere significantly predicted depression
level. The worse the family atmosphere was the higher children’s depression levels were. However, for
optimistic explanatory group, family atmosphere did not significantly predicted children’s depression level.
The result indicated that optimistic explanatory style moderated the relations between negative family
atmosphere and children’s depression. Our ﬁndings are useful in assisting children who are experiencing
stressful family events. Keywords: depression, early adolescence, explanatory style, family atmosphere.

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O1604
THE EFFECTS OF CHARISMATIC TRAINING STYLE ON TRAINING
OUTCOMES: THE MODERATING ROLE OF TRAINER GENDER
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Foroogh Bakhtiari, Payame Noor University, Tehran - Iran

This study examined the influence of charismatic trainer behaviors such as visionary content, intellectual
stimulation and individual attention on self-efficacy and cognitive learning as training outcomes. Moreover
we examined how charismatic training style and trainer gender interact and influence on training outcomes
(self-efficacy and cognitive learning). A 2×2 factorial design with pre-test and post-test was used to test
research hypotheses. Charismatic training styles and trainer gender were considered as independent variables
and self-efficacy and cognitive learning were dependent variables. The sample was comprised 60 female
undergraduates who were assigned in 4 groups randomly (charismatic vs. non-charismatic behaviors, and a
male trainer vs. a female trainer). Trainers (male or female, charismatic or non-charismatic) presented a 45minute training program. The training program involved instruction of basic and advanced functions in
SPSS, such as how to enter data, to define variables, and to analyze data. To gather the data self-efficacy
scale-eight items adapted from Quiñones (1995) and a cognitive learning test were used. Mancova results
showed that charismatic training style had a positive effect on both self-efficacy and cognitive learning.
Moreover the interaction between charismatic training style and trainer gender was statistically meaningful
only for self-efficacy. Keywords: Charismatic training style, self-efficacy, cognitive learning, trainer gender

854

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O1606
SHAME-PRONENESS IN PATIENTS WITH ALCOHOL USE DISORDER:
GENDER DIFFERENCES
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Elsa Taschini, Sainte-Anne Hospital, Paris - France
Alain Dervaux, Sainte-Anne Hospital, Paris – France
Marie-Chantal Bourdel, University of Paris 5, Paris – France
Jean-François Verlhiac, University of Paris 8-Paris 10, Paris – France
Xavier Laqueille, Sainte-Anne Hospital, Paris – France
Isabel Urdapilleta, University of Paris 8-Paris 10, Paris – France

Background: few studies found that shame-proneness and guilt-proneness were associated with alcohol use
disorder (AUD) (Dearing 2005; McGaffin 2013). To our knowledge, no study investigated gender
differences on this topic. The objective was to investigate gender differences in shame and guilt in patients
with AUD. Methods: a group of 40 patients (Male=20; Female=20) from the substance abuse department at
Sainte-Anne Hospital (Paris, France) with an AUD (DSM-5 criteria) was compared to a group of 40 control
subjects (Male=20; Female=20). The patients were assessed using self-report questionnaires test of selfconscious affect-3 to assess shame and guilt, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, and
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Results: the mean age of the patients was 46.6 years (SD=11.0). After
adjusting for age, shame and guilt scores were higher in the group of female patients than in the group of
female control subjects (respectively, shame: 43.6 ± 8.2 vs 39.5 ± 7.8, ANCOVA: F(4,75)= 4.31, p=.04;
guilt, 64.2 ± 7.7 vs 59.2 ± 9.4, ANCOVA: F(4,75)=4.20, p=.04). In the group with AUD, the scores of shame
were significantly higher among female patients than among male patients (respectively: 43.6 ± 8.2 vs 36.8 ±
8.6, t(38)=-2.583, p=.01). Conclusions: the scores of shame were higher among female compared with male
patients with AUD. These findings emphasize the importance of trying to reduce the effects of shame and
guilt on people with an AUD, especially women.

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O1615
HOW MOTHERS’ SELF CONSTRUALS PREDICT THEIR OWN AND
DAUGHTERS’ GENDER RELATED EVALUATIONS
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Hatice Işık, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Basak Sahin-Acar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

The aim of the current study is to investigate whether mothers’ self-construals (individuation &relatedness)
would predict their own and their daughters’ evaluations and justifications (moral, social-conventional,
personal) for gender related situations (gender inconsistent, gender consistent, gender based parental
restriction).168 third-grade Turkish female students (M = 8.91, SD = .37), and their mothers (M = 37.38, SD
= 5.25)participated in the current study. Balanced Integration Differentiation Scale (Imamoğlu, 1998; 2003)
and six hypothetical gender related vignettes (Park, Lee-Kim, Killen, Park & Kim, 2012) were used.The
results indicated that mothers’ individuation level only predicted their own supportiveness for gender
inconsistent (β = .24) and gender based parental restriction situations (β = -.15). However, in gender
inconsistent situations, mothers’ individuation scores significantly predicted their own personal (β = .30) and
social-conventional (β = -.19) justifications and their daughters’ moral (β = .16) and social-conventional (β =
-.14) justifications. Similarly, mothers’ and children’s moral (βm = .23; βc = .16) and social-conventional
(βm = -.24; βc = -.18)responses were significantly predicted by mothers’ individuation level in gender based
parental restriction situation. This study shows up to what extent mothers’ self-construals influences their
gender related evaluations and how they transmit their gender related justifications to their daughters.

856

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O1619
WHICH IS WORSE: HOSTILE OR BENEVOLENT SEXISM? THE
RELATIONSHIPS AMONG SEXISM, SYSTEM JUSTIFICATION AND
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Deniz Enic, Uludağ University, Bursa - Turkey
Leman Pınar Tosun, Uludağ University, Bursa - Turkey
According to the Ambivalent Sexism Theory, benevolent sexism may sometimes lead more negative
consequences for women than hostile sexism. The present study aims to test the hypothesis that benevolent
sexism may have a more detrimental effect on women's math performance than hostile one.A second aim is
to look for a link between sexism and system justification tendencies. According to System Justification
Theory, people justify gender-specific system by endorsing complementary stereotypes (e.g.; Men are better
than women in math, and women are better than men in verbal skills). In this study, women’s math and
verbal performance will be measured. In line with the prediction of the theory, we expect that benevolent
sexism will negatively affect women's math performance,but not verbal test. Data will be collected from 180
female college students. They will be asked to imagine themselves as job applicants and to complete math
and verbal tests that would be used for hiring decisions.They will be randomly assigned to one of three
conditions (benevolent, hostile and no sexism). Before taking test, sexism will be manipulated by giving
participants written instructions which are designed to measure effects of three conditions. Next, they will
take performance test. Then, their self-esteem and level of gender-specific system justification endorsement
will be measured. The study findings will be discussed in the lights of the Theories of Ambivalent Sexism
and System Justification.

857

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O1623
DO WOMEN CONTRIBUTE TO GENDER INEQUALITY ? EXAMINING
SELF-OBJECTIFICATION FROM THE SYSTEM JUSTIFICATION
PERSPECTIVE
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Yağmur Yağmurcu, Uludağ University, Bursa - Turkey
Leman Pınar Tosun, Uludağ University, Bursa – Turkey

Objectification Theory posits that in societies where female body is objectified, women internalize an
objectifying observer perspective on their own body, and they suffer from negative consequences of this selfobjectification (e.g.; increase in shame, anxiety and being preoccupied with body surveillance). The first aim
of the present study is to investigate the consequences of self-objectification in a Turkish sample. The second
aim is to explore one of the conditions under which women self-objectify. According to Ambivalent Sexism
Theory, benevolent sexism may sometimes lead more negative consequences for women than hostile sexism.
This study will test the hypothesis that self objectification will be higher under exposure to benevolent
sexism than under exposure to hostile sexism, or no sexism. Next, the study will search for a link between
self-objectification and system justification. Data will be collected from 240 college students (120 female,
120 male). An experiment will be conducted in which sexism will be manipulated through reading some
statements (some will be given the task of responding the statements; the rest will be asked to make
proofreading). Gender-specific system justification, self-objectification and other study variables will be
measured through psychometric scales. The results will be discussed in the lights of Objectification Theory,
The Theory of Ambivalent Sexism and The System Justification Theory.

858

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O1633
CONTENT VALIDITY EVIDENCE OF THE NEWLY DEVELOPED SOUTH
AFRICAN SUBSTANCE USE CONTEXTUAL RISK INSTRUMENT
A17. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Maria Florence, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - South Africa
Susara Koch, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - South Africa
Shazly Savahl, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - South Africa
Cassandra Wagenaar, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - South Africa

The purpose of this presentation is to report content evidence gathered towards the validity argument for the
South African Substance Use Contextual Risk Instrument in line with validity theory.This instrument was
designed to measure contextual factors associated with adolescent substance use in low socio-economic
status communities in South Africa. A mixed methods design was employed using focus groups and a
specially designed questionnaire in order to evaluate the relevance and representation of the domains. Focus
groups were used to inform the identification of domains for the instrument in line with the systems levels of
the ecological theoretical framework. Different sectors of the relevant communities were interviewed in
order to identify their perceptions of the factors that contribute to adolescent substance use. These domains
were presented to selected community leaders for their consideration and comment. The study demonstrates
that the micro-systems are the most important associated factors and that the family factors were the really
key factors.The results of the quantitative analysis as well as the thematic analysis confirmed the relevance
and representation of the factors selected for inclusion in the instrument.These findings demonstrate that the
examination of content relevance and representation from the perspective of the target community can make
valuable contributions to the content evidence for an instrument of this nature.

859

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O1644
THE EFFECT OF THE SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH
MENTAL DISORDERS TO LIVE A MORE INDEPENDENT LIFE
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Nikolaus Hausenbichl, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria
Barbara Hildegard Juen, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria
Silvia Blatter, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria

The aim of the long-term study is to analyze the since 2011 ongoing interventions and the subsequent effect
for people (N=5) with mental disorders in an outpatient assisted living context. The clients in this small care
unit were recruited from our inpatient homeless-shelter. Our motivation is based on the fact that people with
mental disorders are more affected by homelessness, and therefore we want to support them in order to live a
more independent life. Our considerations are derived from the approaches of housing first and treatment
first. We provide our clients a binding individual-focused care to improve a long-term mental stability and
encourage them in the development of alternative assistance for mutual support, which is not entirely in
conformity with the two approaches. So we created a special intervention program to make our service over
a longer observation period measurable. This program includes items (e.g., household skills and individual
crises) which are combined in an assessment sheet. The intervention is designed and conducted in a way that
the clients are demanded as much as possible and as less as necessary in their everyday life. The caregivers
are on site about two times per week, for about four hours - if needed more. The results confirm our
hypothesis of effectiveness of the program and over our ongoing analysis we found that continuous
abstinence from drugs, alcohol and the mutual support are important criteria to enhance more independent
living.

860

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O1645
RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY STUDIES OF TURKISH TRANSLATION
OF SELF-AMBIVALENCE MEASURE
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
Filiz Özekin-Üncüer, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Karanci Ayse Nuray, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of Turkish version of the SelfAmbivalence Measure (SAM; Bhar & Kyrios, 2007), including an examination of its factor structure,
reliability, and validity with associated mesaures of self, anxiety, and depression. The SAM consisting of 19
items assess moral ambivalence and self-worth ambivalence. During the adaptation process, translation and
back-translation method (Brislin, Lonner, & Thorndike, 1973) was used. Subsequently,it was administered to
280 students from different departments of Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. Beck
Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Eysenck Personality
Questionnaire-Revised & Abbreviated, and Short-EMBU were administered to assess the questionnaire’s
validity. Three weeks after the first administration, 50 of the participants were re-administered the SAM. The
original factor structure, proposed by Bhar and Kyrios (2007), was evaluated with a confirmatory factor
analysis. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for the self-worth ambivalence and moral ambivalence scales
were found to be .80 and .85 respectively, and test-retest reliability of the scales was .77 and .55,
respectively. This study showed that SAM is a reliable and valid tool that can be used in research and in
clinical applications. The psychometric characteristics of Turkish version of Self-Ambivalence Measure will
be discussed in the light of the relevant literature.

861

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O1646
BULLYING IN COLLEGE STUDENTS: PREVALENCE AND
ASSOCIATION WITH PERSONALITY AND EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Fany Eisenberg, Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Monterrey - Mexico
José Cortés, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatria Ramon de la Fuente, Mexico City - Mexico

The classroom is essentially a living space in which the most diverse interpersonal relationships are
established, one of these are bullying, it is defines as "a form of aggressive, intentional and malicious
behavior that is persistent, and whose duration ranges from a few weeks to sometimes months". At university
level has not been studied phenomenon, nor are there references where harassment and bullying is related to
personality and emotional intelligence of the actors.The purpose was to: 1) Determine the prevalence of
aggressors, victims, victim-aggressor and no victims-no aggressors. 2) Determine the association of
behaviors of bullying with the personality and emotional intelligence. 1067college students. 523 men and
544 women were assessment with: CURMIC, for the evaluation of bullying; NEO-FFI for personality
andPIEMO for emotional intelligence. The prevalence of bullying was associated with the type of
harassment. Personality: the aggressors and the victims-aggressors were more neurotic and less
agreeableness; the victims were less neurotic, more agreeableness and introverted. Emotional Intelligence:
the aggressors and the victims-aggressors had less impulse control, self-esteem, social skills and they are less
good persons; the victims were less optimistic and had less social skills and they are good persons. Bullying
is a phenomena present in college level. This study claims for the control of bullying in college environments
and the support of all the actors.

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O1649
GRADUATE NURSES' DEFINITIONS OF WORK READINESS AND THE
SKILLS THAT FACILITATE POSITIVE WORK EXPERIENCES
D13. Work and organization - Age and work
Arlene Walker, Deakin University, Geelong - Australia
Belinda Petersen, Deakin University, Geelong - Australia

Work readiness (WR) is a relatively new construct that can predict graduate potential. Recent research has
found WR to be a multidimensional construct consisting of four dimensions: Work competence; social
intelligence; organisational acumen and personal work characteristics.The current study aimed to determine
whether graduate nurses’ definitions of WR and the WR skills that help or hinder early work experiences
match existing dimensions of WR. One hundred and sixty three graduate nurses in their first year of work
from 2 hospitals in Victoria, Australia completed a qualitative survey. The survey comprised short answer
responses to critical incident technique (CIT) questions. The CIT is a method of identifying critical
information about behaviour in specific situations. A two-step qualitative analysis was undertaken. Firstly,
discourse analysis was used to assess the meaning in language used by participants in survey responses
followed by a thematic analysis to identify categories and themes in relation to WR. Results found that all
four existing dimensions of WR were represented in participants’ responses, however, the WR dimension of
clinical competence was most frequently identified. This was in relation to both the language used by
graduate nurses’ to define WR and their CIT descriptions about helping and hindering WR skills.
Implications of the findings in relation to WR research are discussed.

863

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O1650
WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO MARRY? INTENTION TO MARRY
THROUGH THE LENS OF THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR AND
SELF-REGULATORY FOCUS
C16. Culture and society – Other
Aylin Koçak, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey
Athanasios Mouratidis, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey

What makes people to take important decisions in their lives, such as when they are going to marry? We
relied on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB; Ajzen, 2002) to examine the degree to which peoples’
attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control predict their intentions to marry. Furthermore,
we used the Self-Regulatory Focus theory (SRF; Higgins, 2000) to examine whether such attitudes, norms,
and perceived behavioral control could be partly explained by peoples’ focus on pursuing gains (promotionfocus) versus securing non-losses (prevention-focus) in their lives. In essence, we aimed to investigate
whether the TPB along with SRF can better inform us about people’s intentions to act. To test our model, we
conducted a web-based survey by recruiting a sample of 703 Turkish young adults (70.6% females; Mage =
24.84, SD = 4.35).The results from a structural equation model (S-Bχ2 [395; Ν = 703] = 809.14, p< .001,
CFI = .934, SRMR = .054, RMSEA = .039 [90%-CI: .035 - .042]) showed that perceived behavioral control
(PBC; β= .14) and positive attitudes towards marriage (β= .06) positively predicted intentions to marry.
Furthermore,promotion-focus positively predicted PBC (β= .06) and subjective norms (β= .11), whereas
assessment-focus negatively predicted PBC(β= -.09). These findings highlight the importance of jointly
considering TPB and SRF to predict people’s intentions to act. The results are discussed in light of the two
theories.

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O1651
INTERROGATING THE “CRISIS” OF FATHERHOOD: ADOLESCENTS’
CONSTRUCTIONS OF FATHERHOOD IN LOW-INCOME SOUTH
AFRICAN COMMUNITIES
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Debra Kaminer, University of Cape Town, Cape Town - South Africa

High levels of paternal non-residence (or absentee fathers) in both high and low income countries have been
interpreted in the psychological literature as a ‘crisis’ of fatherhood, but little research has been conducted
with children and adolescents to explore their perceptions of fatherhood. The current study examined
adolescents’ discursive constructions of fatherhood within two low-income communities in South Africa.
Photo voice methodology was employed to elicit visual representations of fatherhood from 35 male and
female adolescents. Photo-elicitation interviews were then used to develop narratives about fatherhood, and a
discourse analysis was conducted to identify the interpretive repertoires used by participants to develop
versions of fatherhood.‘Good fathering’ were constructed as simultaneously embodying traditional
masculine roles such as material provision as well as the qualities of the ‘new’, emotionally involved father,
setting up somewhat contradictory imperatives, while ‘bad’ fathering was attributed to poor moral character
rather than to contextual or structural factors. While privileging nuclear families and biological fathers over
single parenting and non-biological father figures, participants’ recognised an important collective role for
‘social fathers’ in their communities. Implications for future research on the ‘crisis’ of fatherhood, and for
community-based interventions in contexts of high levels of paternal non-residence, are discussed.

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O1652
ENGAGING YOUTH IN PEACE AND SAFETY ACTION THROUGH
PHOTOVOICE: REFLECTIONS FROM A MULTI-COUNTRY AFRICAN
PROJECT
C15. Culture and society - Qualitative methods
Umesh Bawa, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - South Africa

Youth are often neglected as producers of knowledge and agents of change, yet they have the potential to
make a valuable contribution to peace psychology. Drawing on a multi-country study aimed at exploring
youth representations of peace and safety in marginalised communities in five African countries, this
presentation discusses the use of Photovoice methodology for facilitating critical consciousness, promoting
peace and safety among youth and stimulating social action among marginalised oppressed young Africans.
Adolescent participants in five African countries were provided with cameras and basic photography
training, and instructed to take photographs that represent peace and safety in their communities. Photoelicitation interviews were conducted to elicit narratives about the photographs, and the narratives were
analysed using thematic analysis. Findings suggest that the material and discursive conditions that represent
peace and safety for youth facing forms of marginality are multi-dimensional and complex. Further, the
privileging of the knowledge and social lens of participants appeared to have catalysed varied forms of peace
and safety activism amongst participants, albeit within a limited range and realm of influence. The study
suggests that Photovoice may be a compelling methodological and intervention tool for promoting peace and
safety in contexts of social oppression and inequity where youth are under-represented in processes of social
transformation.

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O1653
PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP QUALITY AND MARITAL QUALITY: A
5-YEAR LONGITUDINAL AND DYADIC STUDY IN TAIWAN
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Ying-Ling Hsiao, Fu-Jen Catholic Univeristy, New Taipei City - Taiwan, Province of China

This study examined spillover and crossover between parent-child relationship quality and marital quality in
Taiwanese married couples over 5 years.For spillover, the link between parent-child relationship quality and
marital quality would be examined. For crossover, the link between one parson’s marital quality and his/her
spouses’ parent-child relationship quality would be assessed. Although the spillover effect has been found
consistently, the crossover effect is rarely studied. The sample for the current study was the 146 couples with
preschool children. HLM models showed that parent-child relationship quality positively predicted marital
quality and marital quality positively predicted parent-child relationship quality for both fathers and mothers.
The coefficients representing these two links were significantly higher for fathers compared with mothers. It
suggests that there was greater spillover for fathers and less spillover for mothers. However, a person’s
parent-child relationship quality was not related to his or her spouse’s marital quality.In conclusion, the
current findings showed spillover, rather than crossover, between parent-child and marital relationships in
Taiwan. The spillover effect is stronger for fathers than for mothers. The findings underscore the mutual
influences between parental and marital subsystems in the Chinese society. Taiwanese fathers tend to blend
the boundary between the parent-child and marital dyads more easily than mothers do.

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O1656
MATERIALISM AND MEANING OF MONEY (MOM): VALIDATION OF
MONEY METAPHOR SCALE (MMS) IN NIGERIAN AND SOUTH
AFRICAN CULTURES
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Obiajulu Anthony Ugochukwu Nnedum, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka - Nigeria
Emmanuel Ezechukwu, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka - Nigeria

Purpose –To examine the impact of material value (MV) on money metaphor scale (MMS). And to examine
for between country differences on money metaphor scale among Nigerian and South African samples. This
paper studied people’s attitude to, as well as their attitudinal meaning of, money (MOM).And the impact of
materialistic value (MV) on the people’s attitudinal meanings of money in Nigeria and South African
Cultures. The study was based on the conceptual and psychological foundations of the synthesis of Nigerian
cultural money metaphors, and contemporary thoughts on money and individual differences in
organizational behavior. Based on this foundations “meanings of money” to the people was conceptualized.
Empirical part of the study had two phases; in the first phase, the instrument to measure “meanings of
money” (MOM) that was developed in Nigeria and had been cross validated in Nigeria, Kenya and South
Africa was
further developed, revalidated and normalized with a sample of undergraduate
(college)University students from Sovenga, South Africa and Awka ,Nigeria. In the second phase the impact
of materialism on the meanings of money was examined in line with the Egwu grand Generative Theory of
Money (GTM) in a Nigeria sample as well as a South Africa sample, countries where multiculturalism,
westernization, capitalism, and multi-ethnicity were a dominant feature of the Universities’ undergraduate
population. Design/methodology/approach -- A validated questionnaire derived from previous empirical
studies and the relevant literature was responded to by 261 students (South Africa, N=97 and Nigeria,
N=164) t completed a materialism scale and the construct of money metaphor scale (MMS) in Nigeria and
South Africa. Based on Previous Studies on the Construct validity of MMS in Nigerian culture, current
results of exploratory factor analysis (EFA) as well as confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) suggest that the
money metaphor measure is a multidimensional construct with four sub-constructs of
importance/significance, freedom/security, poverty repulse obsession/neurotic ambivalence and
achievement/recognition. Multiple regression analysis assessed the impact of materialism on four key
constructs of meaning of money (importance/significance, freedom/security, poverty repulse
obsession/neurotic ambivalence, and achievement /recognition).Findings — the materialism variable has a
significant effect and predicts a good proportion of the variance in meaning of money underpinnings.
Moreover, these underpinnings are significantly related to one another. Also, a 13 item Money Metaphor
Scale (MMS) was further developed and revalidated on the basis of four of these factors. Multiple regression
analysis of materialism construct unto the various money metaphor sub-constructs showed “achievement
/recognition” and “freedom/ security” to be the most powerful consequents. Reliability measures, as well as
material value correlations were determined. Results were discussed with respect to how materialism (values
construct) may predict meaning of money (an individual difference attitudinal variable) at the main scale
level. A 1-way ANOVA compares yield insignificant between country differences on money metaphor scale
scores. Research limitations/implications - The relationships investigated in this study deserve further
empirical research. Apparently the data analyzed were collected from one sector of the academic
organization in two countries, at one time period, more rigorous studies are required before general
conclusions can be drawn. Practical implication -- One can systematically conclude, on the basis this
evidence, that materialism can be moderated, mediated, initiated, reinvented, reinforced, and enacted by
meanings of money attitudinal dispositions of individuals in society, encouraging the importance and
significance of money, ensuring a strong feeling of freedom/security, inclination to poverty repulse
obsession behavior, and building a cognitive thought that money is a sign of achievement and recognition
leads to a psychological prophylaxis of individual’s money profile. Originality/value -- This study asserts
that materialism is a very significant value which organizations can utilize in their quest for individual

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money profile for greater selection, retention, and placement in a competitive environment over other
competitors.

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O1657
REGIONAL AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN CAREER GOALS OF
CHINESE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS—INTERESTS, PRESTIGE AND
GENDER-TYPICALITY
B16. Development and education - Other
Lai Yin Sarah Wan, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Fanny M. Cheung, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

This study examined the vocational interests, prestige and gender-typicality of career goals of three Chinese
regional samples. 625, 750 and 747 high school students in Hong Kong (HK), Shanghai (SH) and Zhejiang
(ZJ), respectively completed a questionnaire about their vocational interests and career goals. Results from
SEM show support for Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT), where Holland’s vocational interests
(Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, & Conventional) predict the corresponding interest
type of career goals. Significant regional and gender differences were found in interest types. Specifically,
Social and Enterprising are the most common types for girls in HK and ZJ, while Investigative and
Enterprising are the most common types for boys in the two groups. In the SH group, Investigative and
Enterprising types are the most common for both boys and girls. Across all three samples, Realistic and
Artistic types are the least common for girls and boys respectively. Besides, the prestige level of goals (rated
by International Socioeconomic Index of Occupational Status) for SH and ZJ is higher than that for HK.
Male students showed a higher level of gender-typicality in goals (rated by percentage of same-sex
incumbents in the occupations) as compared to female students in all regions. Present findings support the
applicability of SCCT to Chinese samples, and inform researchers and practitioners about the career
development of Chinese students.

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O1658
EMPERICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IMPORTANCE OF MONEY
AND UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR OF WORKERS IN NIGERIA
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Obiajulu Anthony Ugochukwu Nnedum, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka - Nigeria
Emmanuel Ezechukwu, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka - Nigeria

This study explored a model of importance of money and unethical behavior in Nigeria, by exploring the
antecedents of the importance of money which may lead to unethical behavior in the workplace by using
attitudinal framework. In a sample of 200 managers using the money ethic scale (Tang, 2000; Nnedum
2003), the study explored the relationship between money as an incentive (pay, pay raise or money or money
instrumentality valence) or as an instrument of economic value as well as a material that evokes biological
emotion (attitude to money). Seven main hypotheses were tested to evaluate the model and all of the
hypotheses were supported. Results of multiple hierarchical regression analysis indicated that: (1) the direct
path indicated that the importance of money had a significantly positive impact on unethical behavior; (2) the
major indirect path revealed that corporate socialization influenced money instrumentality (pay) of workers
that, in turn, strongly influenced money attitude that, in turn, was used to frame money importance. This
exerted the strongest impact on money importance; (3) the subordinate direct path revealed that corporate
socialization had a weak inverse impact on unethical behavior; while money instrumentality had an inverse
impact on unethical behavior; whereas money attitude had weak inverse relationship with unethical behavior.
A lesson for cognitive psychologist, cognitive neuroscientist, social and clinical psychologist is that, of all
tested possible predictors, money importance (i.e., a human cognitive factor) was mostly implicated in the
unethical behavior model. It establishes novel information generation in cognitive-neuroscience that human
dysfunctional socialization in organization evince monetary thought obsession of importance that valourizes
unethical behavior in the workplace. The empirical discussion of the focal model was grounded in the
substantive theory of reasoned action framework (Ajzen & Fishbein, 1980). KEYWORD: Corporate
Socialization, Importance of Money, Money Attitude, Money Instrumentally, Unethical Behavior, Cognitive
Psychology, Cognitive-Neuroscience, Vocational and Clinical Psychology.

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O1659
BYSTANDER BEHAVIOR IN BULLYING: THE ROLE OF PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS AND PERCEIVED PEER PRESSURE
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Yasuyo Nishino, Hiroshima Shudo, Hiroshima - Japan

The purpose of the present study was to investigate how self-esteem, emotional competence and perceived
peer pressure were related to different bystander behaviors in bullying situations. Therefore, this study
examined pathways that linked perceived peer pressure, self-esteem, and emotional competence to different
bystander behaviors in bullying situations. Nine hundred and thirty-two Japanese high school students (mean
age-16.6 years, SD=1 year; 400 boys and 532 girls) participated in the study. Bystander behaviors were
assessed using self-report questionnaire measures of passive and defending bystander behavior in bullying.
Results showed that compared with girls, boys expressed higher self-esteem and more passive bystander
behaviors in bullying. Self-reported passive behavior was positively associated with perceived peer pressure,
and only for girls, was negatively related to self-esteem and emotional competence. And self-reported
defending behavior was positively associated with self-esteem for both girls and boys. Moreover, the
findings of a series of hierarchical regressions indicated that only for girls, emotional competence might
buffer the negative influence of perceived peer pressure upon the passive bystander behaviors, and that only
for boys, the higher self-esteem they would have, the more supportive actions they might take. Implications
of these findings are discussed.

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O1661
CONTRIBUTIONS OF CUSTOMER CO-CREATION TO COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE OF BANKING INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Obiajulu Anthony Ugochukwu Nnedum, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – Nigeria
Emmanuel Ezechukwu, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – Nigeria

Purpose: To examine the impact of customer co-creation or relationship marketing strategy on competitive
advantage. Design/methodology/approach: A validated questionnaire derived from previous empirical
studies and the relevant literature was completed by 100 bank customers in Nigeria. Multiple regression
analysis assessed the impact of relationship marketing strategy on five key constructs of competitive
advantage (total customer satisfaction, customer retention, customer loyalty, relationship benefits,
collaboration and empowerment ). Findings: The relationship marketing strategy variable has a significant
effect and predict a good proportion of the variance in competitive advantage underpinnings. Moreover,
these underpinnings are significantly related to one another. Research limitations/implications: The
relationships investigated in this study deserve further empirical research. Apparently the data analyzed were
collected from one sector of the service industry in one country, at one time period, more rigorous studies are
required before general conclusions can be drawn. Practical implication: One can systematically conclude,
on this evidence, that competitive advantage can be initiated, reinvented, reinforced, retained and enacted by
marketing strategies aimed at implementing total customer satisfaction, encouraging customer retention,
building customer loyalty ,ensuring relationship benefits, demonstrating collaboration and empowerment.
Originality/value: This study asserts that relationship marketing is a very significant tool which banks can
utilize in their quest for greater competitive advantage over competitors. Keywords: Customer co-creation,
Relationship marketing, competitive advantage, Banks, Nigeria.

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O1662
EXPERO4CARE: A MODEL TO ASSES THE QUALITY OF THE
LEARNING OUTCOME IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Sara Cervai, University of Trieste, Trieste - Italy
Federica Polo, University of Trieste, Trieste - Italy
Tauno Kekale, University of Applied Sciences, University of Applied Sciences, Vaasa - Finland
Alicia Brlanga, Expero aps, Association, Trieste - Italy
Massimo Borelli, University of Trieste, Trieste - Italy

Learning plays a strategic role in the organizational development, increased by the need to update
continuously the professional competences in a changing context. A huge amount of resources are invested
in life long learning, and it becomes important the evaluation of the learning outcome (LO) in order to
highlight the added value and the impact of learning. To achieve this aim, a quality model – named
Expero4care - has been developed and tested in 3 universities and 3 healthcare organizations, supported by
EU funds (TOI LLP 2013). The concept of quality is rooted on a multi stakeholders approach. All the
stakeholders are included in the evaluation process by means of six indicators, useful to monitor the training
effectiveness: Competencies (referred to the acquired competencies using the KSAV model: Knowledge,
Skills, Attitudes and Values), Transferability, Applicability, Participation, and Credits. In order to evaluate
the quality of LO, the following dimensions have been assessed: Quality of Results, Training Processes,
Quality of Competencies, Satisfaction with Results, Training culture. Data had been collected through
questionnaires and interviews, in two phases: expectations ('should' area, tested before the course beginning)
and perceptions ('is' area, tested after the course end). The collected data have been elaborated to highlight
strengths and weakness points, in order to focus the attention on improvement’s actions.

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O1664
DOES AMOTIVATION MATTER MORE THAN MOTIVATION IN
PREDICTING MATHEMATICS LEARNING GAINS? A LONGITUDINAL
STUDY
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Nadia Leroy, University of Cergy-Pontoise, Cergy Pontoise – France

This study examined the change trajectories of different types of motivational regulations proposed by selfdetermination theory and their elationship with achievement during the first year of junior high school. First,
multilevel growth models described the change trajectories of motivational regulations in 1082 students. On
average, all kinds of motivation regulations, whether self-determined or nonself-determined, decline
throughout the school year. The change pattern of amotivation, on the other hand, presented a continuous
increase throughout the investigated period. Second, the growth parameters of these trajectories were
extracted and used as covariates in explaining learning at the end of the school year. Two main results can be
drawn from this study. First of all it reveals that, not only does the mean level of the motivational constructs
at the beginning of the school year significantly contribute to explain the variance in maths learning, but also
does their rate of change during the school year. Secondly it shows that when all motivational constructs (i.e.
all motivational regulations and amotivation) are considered jointly in the same model, only does
amotivation affects mathematics performance at the end of the school year. Theoritical implication of the
finding with regard to amotivation are discussed.

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O1666
SOURCES OF SELF-EFFICACY: THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPACT
ON PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Gwénaëlle Joët, Université Pierre-Mendès-France, Grenoble - France
Pascal Bressoux, Université Pierre-Mendès-France, Grenoble - France

For the past 30 years, self-efficacy has captured the attention of researchers, especially in the educational
sphere. High self-efficacy foster students’ academic achievement by leading them to persevere longer, search
for deeper meaning across learning tasks, and experience less anxiety. Students’ self-efficacy has been
shown to predict achievement outcomes in diverse areas, such as mathematics and French. According to
Bandura, self-efficacy is based on how students interpret information from four main sources. Mastery
experience comes from interpretations of one’s own performance. Students interpret the actions of others
through vicarious experience. Social persuasions and evaluative feedback from parents and teachers can alter
students’ confidence. Lastly, students interpret their physiological and emotional states, such as stress and
anxiety,as indicators of their capabilities. The aim of this work is twofold: we sought to assess how these
four sources change as students progress from Grade 3 to Grade 4 and to investigate how these sources and
their change over time might influence students’ self-efficacy in mathematics and French. We will also
examine whether the growth trajectory for the four sources varies from one discipline to another, and
whether the influence of the sources on self-efficacy is similar across disciplines.This study will offer ways
in which teachers and parents might improve students’ self-efficacy by promoting the sources that are most
influential.

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O1667
COMMITMENT THEORY AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE: APPLICATION TO
THE USE OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT MODES
F21. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Alexandra Gheorghiu, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens - France
Sophie Chatain, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens – France
Davy Castel, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens – France

To reduce climate change, strategies designed for promoting sustainable transport modes become a key-point
of public actions. The latters are moving from an approach based exclusively on objective determinants of
transport use (available facilities, etc.) towards the integration of psychological determinants involved in
behavior change. Research in social psychology, especially research based on commitment theory, provides
considerable insights for this purpose. However, this stream of research relies almost exclusively on
experimental design. As a consequence, the ecological validity of its findings is an important concern. In
Picardie, a French region situated in the north of Paris, public authorities decided to initiate actions devoted
to change individual behavior regarding transport use based on commitment theory and implicit foot-in-thedoor technique: as a commitment act, people were proposed to take public transport instead of their
individual car during a significant period of time. This study evaluated the impact of these actions on attitude
and behavior change. Participants’ attitudes toward public transport were measured before and after the
commitment act and the durability of behavior change was assessed. First results will be presented at ECP
2015 Congress. This research received a grant from the French Environmental Agency and the Picardy
Regional Council.

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O1668
INVESTIGATION OF THEORY OF MIND IN SCHIZOPHRENIA BASED
ON POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS, TYPE OF DELUSIONS AND
GENDER
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Mojtaba Kazemian, Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad - Iran
Mohammad Reza Fayyazi Bordbar, Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad
- IranMehdi Baniasadi, Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad - Iran
Golkoo Hosseini, Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad - Iran

Objectives: Deficit in the ability to understand others' mental conditions, opinions, beliefs and desires have
been reported among schizophrenic patients. However, fewer studies have examined the type of
positive/negative symptoms and delusions on their social cognition abilities.The main purpose of this study
was to investigate the theory of mind (ToM) performance in schizophrenic patients and compare it with
healthy controls. Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted atIbne-Sina psychiatric hospital inMashhad,
included 28 schizophrenic patients, aged between 18 and 50, based on DSM-IV-TR criteria and 14 healthy
subjects. Evaluation of symptoms was performed by positive and negative syndrome scale (PANSS) test and
the ToM assessed by the “Reading the Mind in the Eyes" Test. Results: Analysis of variance showed a
significant impaired ToM in schizophrenic patients as compared with the healthy controls (p=0.00). But the
ToM deficits did not differ in positive and negative symptoms (p=0.951), genders (p=0.286) and the
frequency of episodes (p= 0.470). The delusions of persecution and grandeur showed a significant lower
ToM performance as compared with the delusions of control (p=0.041). Conclusion: Although the ToM
abilities impairment in schizophreniahas been proved, its relationship with types of symptoms and delusions,
and the duration of illness require further investigations. This may help to improve the possible treatments
and prevention potentials in future.

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O1669
PARENTAL EMOTION SOCIALIZATION AND ITS RELATIONS WITH
EMOTION REGULATION, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREATIVITY
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Bilgesu Hascuhadar, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu - Turkey
Hamit Coşkun, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey

Aim: In this research, the relations among the parental emotion socialization, child’s social competence,
creativity and the mediational role of child’s emotion regulation in this relationship will be investigated.
Introduction: Emotion socialization is defined as the parent’s responses and communication with their
children when the children experience negative emotions.The parental emotion socialization have some
influences on child’s emotion regulation and social competence. Also, child-parent interaction has also some
impacts on child’s creativity. Method:The sample of study will include a total of 200 pre-school children
whose ages are 5-6 years old, their mothers, and teachers. The children’s emotion regulation skills will be
measured via the task of delaying gratification and creativity will be measured via the task of finding
different dispositions of an object. Emotion socialization and parenting behaviors and social competence will
be assessed by a means of scales. Expected Results: This planned study will demonstrate whether or not the
relationship between parental emotion socialization and child rearing behaviors will be present in terms of
different aspects of the child development and investigate whether or not child’s emotion regulation is a
mediator variable in this relationship. Conclusion:The plausible results from the findings will contribute to
the quality of parent-child relationship and intervention programs for child development.

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O1670
FROM CLINICAL TO POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: UNDERSTANDING AND
MEASURING PATIENTS’ STRENGTHS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Tanja Bellier-Teichmann, University of Lausanne, Lausanne – Switzerland
Valentino Pomini, University of Lausanne, Lausanne – Switzerland

Introduction: Empirical evidence suggests that concentrating on strengths serves a preventative function
against psychopathology. However, standardized tools assessing strengths of patients suffering from mental
disorders are rare and often limited to research purposes. These instruments generally measure one specific
feature; they rarely give a global profile of patients’ strengths. This study aimed to develop a new
instrument, which identifies a patients’ strengths profile. Method: Our tool measures 31 strengths classified
in three dimensions according to Seligman’s model of well-being. In order to be adjusted for patients with
cognitive or language impairments, this instrument is based on a Q-Sort method with figurative items. We
led a feasibility pilot study in a sample of 21 psychiatric patients. Results: Preliminary results showed that
this tool can easily be administered and is well appreciated.The most present strength was professional
healthcare. The majority of strengths were considered as moderately to very important for personal wellbeing. The more frequently cited strengths patients want to develop were self-esteem, travelling and work.
Conclusion: Assessing strengths helps defining clinical interventions promoting recovery and well-being.
Our first results with this new instrument are promising. Further steps will involve a validation study on a
larger sample of psychiatric patients and the measurement of the impact of patients identifying their personal
strengths.

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O1673
WORKERS’ OBJECTIFICATION: CURRENT STUDIES AND FUTURE
DIRECTIONS
C16. Culture and society – Other
Cristina Baldissarri, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Luca Andrighetto, University of Genua, Genua – Italy
Chiara Volpato, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

This contribution aims to present the new field of research on workers’ objectification. Starting from several
theoretical assumptions (e.g. Arendt, 1958; Marx, 1844; Nussbaum, 1995) we provide a review of first
empirical evidence of objectification within working domain that analysed, consistently with the
psychosocial literature, the two facets of this phenomenon. The first concerns the other-objectification, the
process by which workers are objectified by others as a consequence of their work. Three studies show that
factory worker, unlike artisan, is perceived more as an instrument than a human being and as a mindless
entity when participants focus on its manual activities rather than on its person. Further, the key aspects of
factory work (i.e., repetitiveness, fragmentation and dependence on the machine) each have a significant
impact on objectifying perceptions. The second facet regards the workers’ self-objectification. Building on
previous literature on this field, we found that the perception of being treated as an instrument by one’s own
superior is positively related with workers’ tendency to objectify themselves (i.e., to perceive themselves as
lacking human mental states). Further, exhaustion and cynicism emerge as the psychological mechanisms
underlying the relationship between other- and self-objectification. These first findings and future directions
are discussed in terms of their theoretical and practical implications for the current work situation.

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O1674
RASCH ANALYSIS OF THE MATH SELF-EFFICACY SCALE – GENERAL
THEMES
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
José Tomás da Silva, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Teresa Sousa Machado, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
José Pacheco Miguel, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal

Life trajectories of adolescents are highly influenced by their school achievement. Mathematics has been
envisaged as a "critical filter" for access to scientific and technological careers.Identifying the educational
and psychosocial factors that have a effect in math success has been considered as an important area of
study. Mathematics self-efficacy, as the past research has reliably shown, is a powerful predictor of math
achievement and, consequently, of math-related major choice and careers. In this study we examine the
psychometric properties, via the Rasch model, of a new math self-efficacy scale (Math Self-efficacy ScaleGeneral Themes, MSS-GT) that was designed to access the perceived capabilities of Portuguese high school
students to successfully managed and learn the major components of their math curriculum.A nonprobabilistic sample of 113 of 10th grade students, of both genders (53.1% girls), with a mean age of 15.2
years (SD = .68), answered a survey including several scales and a socio-demographic data form.Using the
Rasch RSM, the new MSS-GT revealed adequate psychometric properties, enabling to assess with high
precision both persons and items.Validity estimates were acceptable and MSS-GT total score explained a
moderate amount of variance of math grades even after controlling math anxiety.The MSS-GT is an
inexpensive, quick, reliable and valid device that can be used for research and educational assessment in
school contexts.

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O1676
MODERATING ROLE OF COLLECTIVISM ON VICARIOUS JUSTICE
EFFECTS ON EMOTIONS AND ATTITUDES
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Pooja Purang, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai - India

This study examines the moderating influence of collectivism on the direct relationship between vicarious
justice and positive emotions, trust and affective commitment and inverse relationship between vicarious
justice and negative emotions. Vicarious justice judgments are important for varied reasons- they influence
victim’s reaction to injustice, organizational members learn vicariously about the treatment to expect from
the organization, can influence resource allocation towards the organization and explain how unethical
behavior evolves and spreads. Collectivist values give predominance to group goals, cooperation and
commitment to the organization because of ties with managers, owners and co-workers, thereby, act as a
moderator on vicarious justice effects. An experimental study was conducted across 165 undergraduate
students, with vicarious justice perceptions manipulated using role playing vignettes. Hierarchical regression
modeling was done to test the moderating effects of collectivism on the relationship of vicarious justice with
trust, emotions and affective commitment. The findings show vicarious justice significantly effects trust,
positive and negative emotions and affective commitment, but collectivistic values do not have any
significant moderating effect. Possible explanation could be that collectivist value orientations, as described
in literature may not matter in reactions to vicarious justice. Hence, examining other value orientations like
femininty, power distance and cross-cultural studies would aid in getting a more complete understanding.

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O1677
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF READINESS TO CHANGE LIFE
SITUATION
F21. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Natalia Grishina, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

In modern changing world a people’s mobility increases, demands to readiness to life situation changes
increase. The task of our research is a study of psychological factors of readiness to change life situations.
The object of study are the real life situations experienced by people. The research is based on a comparison
of psychological characteristics of decision-makers in favor of changing situations or save it unchanged.
Participants in the study: (1) 89 middle managers of large companies, accepted or refused an offer and career
opportunities associated with a residence changing. Two groups have been allocated: a group of people who
refused to change situations, and those who have found varying degrees of readiness to change it. (2) 302
first-year students choosing between studying in their hometown’s university and university located into
another city. 110 people decided to choose a more prestigious university that requires moving to another city,
and 192 people have refused to change location. Personality traits, biographical information, attitudes and
values have been studied. It was found that psychological characteristics of person, his/her behavioral skills
(that can act as resources in a situation of changes), are less important than his/her value orientations. These
value orientations reflecting a man's relationship with an environment play a crucial role in his/her readiness
to change life situation.

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O1678
MULTIDISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN: ROLE AND
CONTRIBUTION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Francesca Barile, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Paola Prandoni, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Luca Tuccinardi, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Manuela Valsecchi, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy
Umberto Mazza, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza - Italy

This work describes an integrated and multidisciplinary intervention for patients suffering of chronic pain
who have difficulties in the adherence and management of pharmacological and surgical treatments in
addition to a higher likelihood for relapse. The main aims of the psychological intervention are to prevent
distress and the experience of “double damages” (organic and psychic pain) to reduce pain-related disability,
and to provide the skills to manage pain improving pain-coping strategies. Another aim is to give indications
to treat early psychiatric co-morbidity and risk of addiction. The intervention consists in psychodiagnostic
assessment, individual and group treatments. The assessment concerns anxious and depressive
symptomatology (BDI-II, STAI), perception of pain (QUID), personality profile (MCMI-III), coping
strategy and quality of life (COPE-NVI SF-36), effective self-regulation and outcome-evaluation, (COREOM, DERS, GSES). Group treatment is structured in 10 psychoeducational sessions (4 < 8 patients) focused
on the description of behaviors, emotional aspects and experiences related to pain and of their impact on
general well-being and self-efficacy. The retest is scheduled at the end of treatment. Attended results are the
perception of more self-efficacy and the increase of self-functioning’s awareness.

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O1680
DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN ADOLESCENT’S AND PARENTS
PERCEPTIONS OF PARENTING PREDICT ADOLESCENT ALCOHOL
USE
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Aart N. Mudde, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands
Betteke Coelingh Bennink-Krantz, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen - Netherlands

Background: Although relations between parenting style and adolescent alcohol use have been confirmed in
numerous studies, possible discrepancies between adolescents’ and parents reports of parenting have only
been studied with respect to elementary school pupils’ problem behavior and adolescents’ peer relationships.
Present study investigated whether the direction of the discrepancy between adolescent’s and parents
perceptions of parenting are related with adolescent alcohol use. Method: Among 2991 Dutch adolescents
(mean age 13,7) and one of their parents a questionnaire measured perceived support, control and alcohol
related rules and alcohol use. Results: The less adolescents reported support and rules compared to their
parent, the more alcohol they consumed. These relations were stronger for boys and older adolescents.
Discussion: Results seem to be in line with earlier studies in different populations concerning other
behaviors. Discrepancies between adolescent’s and parents perceptions of parenting may be indicative for
misbalanced families in which more problems can be expected.

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O1686
THE IMPACT OF TEACHING METHOD ON EPISTEMOLOGICAL
BELIEFS AND CLASS ACTIVITIES OF ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
STUDENTS
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Zaynab Sabetirad, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar – Iran
Soheila Hashemi Koochaksaraei, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar - Iran

Epistemological beliefs are assumptions and beliefs that people have about knowing and knowledge.
Education setting is essential factor in epistemological beliefs development. By using various teaching
methods, teachers may create specific epistemic climate. In this research based on quasi- experimental
design fifth grade students at two science classes were compared. In one school two classes were
homogenized based on students IQ and academic achievement. Experimental group received problem- based
learning whereas in control group regular teaching method which emphasized on simple grouping of students
for accomplishing class tasks was used.The study was conducted during a four- week unit about environment
pollution, which was the first of the four science units studied in the fifth grade. Epistemological beliefs were
measured along four dimensions (Source, Certainty, Development and Justification) with a 26-item
questionnaire which was developed by Elder. In addition, the quality of students’ worksheets were analyzed
and compared. Findings indicated there was no significant difference (t= 1/131, sig=0/263) between two
groups in epistemological beliefs.But regarding the quality of worksheets, experimental group performance
in organization, completion of required section, neatness… was higher than students in control group. It is
concluded, to change epistemological beliefs spending more time than 4 weeks is necessary; because it is a
developmental variable.But higher performance of experimental group students in activity sheets may be
related to PBL essence. It seems applying PBL in class brings about more motivation and purposeful
cooperation among students.

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O1690
LEARNING FROM MISTAKES, OR NOT. TEACHERS’ ERROR
ORIENTATION AND MISTAKE-HANDLING STRATEGIES
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Martina Corazza, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Maria Cristina Matteucci, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy
Rossella Santagata, University of California Irvine, Irvine - United States

This study investigates teachers’ beliefs about errors role in learning and the relevant strategies used in
classroom to handle them. Literature concerning this topic includes several works on the analysis of
teachers’ mistake-handling strategies, but only a few studies explore teachers’ error beliefs and the
relationships with practices. In the present work, firstly teachers’ beliefs have been analysed through an
adaptation of the Error Orientation Questionnaire filled in by 60 high-school teachers and secondly 3 math
teachers’ classes have been videotaped and mistake-handling strategies were coded. Cluster analysis of this
data revealed groupings which were based on 2 opposite error orientations (positive vs negative) and the
analysis of the videotaped lessons suggested the higher effectiveness of the positive attitude on students’
learning. In fact, teachers with positive error orientation used more adaptive strategies and had higher levels
of mastery achievement goal, self-efficacy, and mastery learning practices. Although this group of teachers
shown better practices, they still perceived high strain in front of errors. This result demonstrates that error
meaning still maintains ambiguity. Even if further validations of the scale are needed, interesting practical
implications are suggested by this study, like new topics for teachers’ training (e.g. teachers’ worries about
mistakes’ onset; new instructional strategies that emphasize error learning potential).

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O1692
THE “WRONG” TIME TO DO WHAT IS ‘RIGHT’: EVALUATIONS OF
CONFRONTATIONS OF PREJUDICE DIRECTED TO OUTGROUPS
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Susana Lavado, University of Lisbon, Lisbon - Portugal
Cicero Pereira, University of Lisbon, Lisbon - Portugal
Jorge Vala, University of Lisbon, Lisbon - Portugal
John Dovidio, Yale University, New Haven - United States

Across three studies, we aimed to investigate how people respond to a person who, under conditions of high
or low personal cost, confronts or does not confront a racist remark about another group. Results show
participants approve a confrontation more than a non-confrontation of prejudice when the costs of
confronting are low, but not when the costs of confronting are high (study 1). Furthermore, study 2 results
this relation is mediated by how participants imagine the person who confronts (vs. does not confront) would
feel. We argue this happens because the personal costs of confronting are perceived as an unprejudiced
reason for not confronting prejudiced targeting an outgroup. Therefore, failing to confront when the costs are
high does not threaten a person’s social and personal image as someone egalitarian, as suggested by
Aversive Racism Theory (Gaertner & Dovidio, 1986; 2005). Accordingly, study 3 results show that when the
personal costs of confronting are high, participant’s scores on Schwartz’s Universalism value (Schwartz et
al., 2012) moderate the difference between the evaluations of confrontation (vs. non-confrontation). Our
findings show that people do not always approve confrontations of prejudice directed to outgroups,
suggesting that under some conditions racism may be tolerated in egalitarian societies.

889

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O1693
TRUTH-TELLING EVALUATIONS OF TURKISH PRESCHOOL
CHILDREN: THE ROLE OF INDIVIDUAL VS. COLLECTIVE BENEFITS
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Hatice Işık, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Buse Gönül, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Basak Sahin-Acar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

Cultural context is highly influential on children’s moral judgments from very early ages. By considering the
effect of cultural context, this study aimed to assess Turkish preschool children’s evaluations of truth telling
behaviors regarding the benefit individual or collective. As a preliminary assessment, 75 children were
(Mage=55.82 months, SD=5.76) interviewed in their pre-schools. Two hypothetical vignettes regarding a
child telling the truth in favor of the individual but at the expense of collective benefit, and vice versa were
told by using finger puppets. Children were asked to evaluate whether what the character did in the vignettes
were true or not. Results showed that children significantly approved telling the truth for the sake of
collective, t(74)=-9.13, p<.001; however, they did not differ in their evaluations where there was an
individual benefit not the collective. When their evaluations of were examined between two conditions,
children approved telling the truth for the collective benefit significantly more frequently compared to telling
the truth for the individual benefit, t(74)=5.33,p<.001. Complementarily, they disapproved telling the truth
for the benefit of individual more frequently compared to telling the truth for the benefit of collective,
t(74)=-3.84,p<.001. By considering the relatedness orientation of the Turkish cultural context, preschool
children showed their awareness when considering individual and collective values simultaneously.

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O1694
STUDENTS’ AFFECTIVE VALUE OF PERSONAL RESOURCES,
ENVIRONMENT & ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES IN THE EARLY STAGES
OF BUSINESS STARTUP
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Leonidas Zampetakis, Technical University of Crete, Chania - Greece
Manolis Lerakis, Technical University of Crete, Chania – Greece
Konstantinos Kafetsios, University of Crete, Rethymnon – Greece
Vassilis Moustakis, Technical University of Crete, Chania – Greece

Affect plays an important role in the construction of preferences yet the influence of affect in
entrepreneurship research is scarce. We present the results of a research project that focuses on affective
value and set out to develop an integrative model for understanding entrepreneurial behavior at the early
stages of new business creation. Our approach considers business startup as a process that simultaneously
combines five factors from individual’s personal resources (namely: knowledge for business startup and
financial position), micro-social environment (namely: family environment) and organizing activities
(namely: planning and resource acquisition). We included the affective valence of the abovementioned
factors within an overall decision situation and assessed their relative value in relation to the intent to start a
new business. Results from a conjoint study with students (N=268) evaluating prospectively the affective
value of the factors, suggests that students’ higher entrepreneurial intent is associated with a more positive
affect from their “knowledge for business startup”, their “financial position”, their abilities in “resource
acquisition” and in “business planning” and finally their “family environment”. Our results are in line with
the notion of utility maximization that has been applied to explain the decisions to engage in
entrepreneurship and with recent research proposing that happiness and well-being are important drivers of
entrepreneurship.

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O1695
THE EFFECTS OF CHILDREN’S SOCIAL EXCLUSION/INCLUSION
DECISIONS ON THEIR JUSTIFICATIONS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Basak Sahin-Acar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Buse Gönül, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
As an important feature of the group formation process during the socialization, children use various information
sources when they decide on whom to exclude or whom to include from their peer groups. With this understanding, we
aimed to examine the effects social exclusion decisions of children on their related justifications in the themes of
gender, disadvantaged groups and aggressiveness. In total, 150 children (Mage=11.5 years, SD=2.24) participated in
their schools. We presented children three vignettes including two candidates who both want to be a part of a peer
activity with equal qualifications separately for each theme. Between those two candidates, while one of them fits the
stereotype of the group activity, the other candidate does not fit in. Children were asked to choose between two
characters in the stories given to them and also for their justifications behind their decisions. Justifications were coded
according to the schema used by Killen and Stangor (2001). In all of the three conditions, children who chose the
stereotypical child in the stories justified their decisions by using morality domain, whereas children who chose the
non-stereotypical child justified their decisions by using socio-conventional domain. Complementary findings in all of
the themes showed that children have a well-established understanding in group stereotypes and conceptualize their
judgments on the basis of their acquired social codes.

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O1696
THE ROLE OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP FOR EMPLOYEE VOICE AND
TASK PERFORMANCE: ANALYSIS OF MEDIATORS AND
MODERATORS
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Johannes Rank, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin – Germany
Anika Badock, University of Konstanz, Konstanz - Germany

Despite the increasing scientific and practical interest in authentic leadership, little research has investigated
relationships between this leadership style and different factors of employee performance. Therefore, the
purpose of this study was to assess associations between authentic leadership and subordinates’ task
performance as well as voice behavior (i.e., change-oriented communication) and to examine mediators and
moderators of these relationships. On the basis of several theoretical models, we developed hypotheses
concerning main, mediation and moderation effects. Field survey data were collected from 169 supervisorsubordinate dyads employed in one technology-oriented company in Germany. Using established scales with
satisfactory reliabilities, supervisors rated their subordinates’ task performance and voice behavior, whereas
subordinates rated their supervisors’ authentic leadership and their own proactive and authentic personality.
Authentic leadership was positively and significantly associated with task performance and voice behavior.
As hypothesized, affect-based trust mediated the relationship between authentic leadership and voice
behavior. Finally, authentic leadership was less positively associated with task performance among
subordinates high in authentic personality. These findings contribute to knowledge of the processes through
which and the circumstances under which authentic leadership enhances prescribed and proactive forms of
employee performance.

893

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O1697
EMIGRATION AND FAMILY LIFE: AN ECOLOGICAL PERSEPCTIVE
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Maria Marchetti-Mercer, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg - South Africa

A systemic perspective invites us to compare emigration to a process of uprooting implying that we all have
roots in a particular social and cultural context. When the act of emigration takes place an ecological gap or
hole is consequently left behind which requires a process of re-defining, re-growth and re-distribution to take
place. This ecologic analogy of the social world, emphasizes the fact that different systems are rooted in
reciprocal relationships. These human systems are connected in the form of social communities and these are
deeply affected by emigration, where pivotal relationships are torn apart. Therefore the very act of
emigration impacts not only on those leaving but also on those left behind, seriously disrupting a number of
social networks with multifold ramifications. In this paper I will use the example of South African
emigration to illustrate the fact that emigration is never an isolated individual event but rather a systemic
phenomenon, which impacts on a number of multiple systems. This qualitative study explored the impact of
South African emigration on family life and social networks in an attempt to provide a systemic perspective
on what is often viewed as an individual event driven by socio-economic factors. The South African study
focusing on the experiences of both those emigrating and those staying behind clearly illustrates the systemic
interconnectedness of the emigration process. Furthermore I will also discuss how an ecological perspective
of emigration may provide a useful framework for psychologists working with emigrant families.

894

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O1698
NATIONAL REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGY IN AUSTRALIA:
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A NATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
EXAMINATION
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Brin FS Grenyer, University of Wollongong, Melbourne - Australia

The Psychology Board of Australia regulates psychology in Australia in the public interest. Twenty-five
years ago a national examination was identified as a needed way to validate entry to the profession and to
assist in the assessment of international applicants. Over the past six years the Psychology Board of Australia
through a national examination committee have developed and implemented a national examination for those
seeking to become registered and be able to practice independently. The national examination is a test of
applied psychology - specifically the application of ethical reasoning, use of tests and assessments,
application of interventions both at an individual and organisational level, and skills in communication. The
test uses a case study format - meaning that candidates must read and reflect upon common problems
encountered by the practicing psychologist and choose the best response to this case. The structure is to use
computer-assisted testing using a multiple-choice format supported by strong psychometrics and security
protocols. This presentation will provide an overview of the test development, structure and present validity
data from the first analyses of candidates sitting in confidential test centres across Australia. Results indicate
that the examination is supporting a competence-based regulation system and assisting in identifying those
who are ready to move to independent practice across a wide range of psychological workplaces.

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O1711
CHINESE ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES AND WATER RESOURCE
DILEMMAS: MODERATE EFFECTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTANCES
F22. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Sustainability and mindfulness
Wei Zhang, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen - China
Weiying Yu, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan – China
Wenchang Zhang, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan – China
Long Cheng, China Merchants Bank, Shenzhen – China

Chinese environmental values (CEVs) are part of Chinese cultural values, which have crucial impact on
environmental decision making and behaviours. This study explored the effects of CEVs on water resource
dilemmas (WRDs). WRDs are often characterized by uncertainty and strongly delay. These characteristics
can lead to probability and temporal distances. According to construal level theory, psychological distances
moderate the relationship between CEVs and WRDs. High construal level variable such as CEVs exert more
influence on high construal level dependent variables when psychological distance is farther, while less
influence on low level ones. In WRDs such as waste water discharge and water utilization problems, who are
involved is a low construal level variable and the amount of water is a high level one. The results of study 1
revealed that CEVs had negative effect on the amount of waste water discharge and positive effect on selfothers difference rate; when psychological distance was farther, negative effect on the former was larger
while positive effect on the latter vanished. The results of study 2 showed that CEVs had negative impact on
the quantity of water taken and positive impact on self-others difference rate; when psychological distance
was farther, negative impact on the former was larger while positive impact on the latter disappeared. These
findings expanded environmental social dilemma researches and enriched cultural value studies.

896

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O1716
THE MIND ONLINE: TRAUMATIC REPRESENTATIONS THROUGH
SOCIAL MEDIA
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Yianna Ioannou, University of Nicosia, Nicosia - Cyprus

This paper examines the psychological implications of having instant and wide access to personal and
collective traumatic events through social media sites. More specifically, it explores, from a psychoanalytic
perspective, the ways in which such sites are being used to represent traumatic experience, in an effort to
work through and make sense of inconceivable realities. In the aftermath of personal and collective
tragedies, social media profiles of victims and perpetrators alike tend to be utilized as primary sources of
information, as memorials, as symbolic burial sites, as virtual courts of justice, etc. Online profiles are
perceived as entryways into the minds of the individuals they represent, almost equating virtual reality with
conventional reality, and treating the profile as a representation of the actual person. These virtual spaces
become at once deeply private and utterly public, holding the tension between inside and outside in ways that
shape the experience of the traumatic event and provide possibilities—both real and imagined— for working
it through. The paper argues that in the wake of trauma, social media profiles become “potential spaces” and
new “locations of cultural experience,” in D.W. Winnicott’s use of the terms. The representation of traumatic
events through social media sites will be discussed in relation to incidents such as the Boston Marathon
bombing, the Ferguson shooting, and the 2011 Norway attacks, to help illustrate theoretical propositions.

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O1732
ASSESSING QUALITY-ORIENTED LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS – RESULTS FROM THE HEIQUALITY
CULTURES PROJECT –
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Christine Sattler, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg - Germany
Karlheinz Sonntag, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg - Germany
Katja Götzen, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg – Germany

The implementation of quality management procedures represents one of the major challenges of higher
education institutions (HEIs). In this context the decisive role of quality-oriented leadership has been
frequently emphasized. However, the empirical assessment of quality-oriented HEI-leadership has hardly
been addressed systematically so far. In order to fill this research gap we developed the empirically based
Quality Culture Inventory (QCI) within the framework of the heiQUALITY Cultures Project (Sattler et al.,
2013).Quality-oriented leadership was operationalized by 12 items relating to the transformational leadership
concept. Exploratory and confirmatory analyses suggest a 2-factor leadership model: While the first factor
represents “high performance expectations” the second factor summarizes “quality-oriented leadership
actions” (e.g. providing an appropriate role-model concerning quality at work). Self-ratings of
leaders(N=141) were found to be significantly higher than staff ratings (N=648). Moreover, quality-oriented
leadership was positively related to several desirable organizational outcomes such as HEI-commitment and
job satisfaction. Discrepancies between self-ratings and external evaluations provide valuable suggestions for
quality-oriented leadership interventions. Moreover, results suggest that fostering a culture of qualityoriented leadership may lead to an enhancement of numerous desirable organizational outcomes in HEIs.

898

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O1736
CHANGE OF CAREER CHOICE READINESS THROUGH CAREER
GUIDANCE: A PRE-POST DESIGN STUDY
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Stephanie Sauer, University of Applied Labour Studies, Mannheim - Germany

The present study represents a contribution to the quantitative outcome research of career guidance
interventions. Based on the construct of vocational maturity (Super, 1983) and its development (e.g. Peterson
et al., 2002), a career choice readiness (CCR) measure for young people had been developed. This 16-items
self-report instrument assumes 5 dimensions of CCR: problem awareness, vocational self-evaluation, level of
vocational information, decision behaviour, and realization activity. Clients completed the questionnaire
before and a few days after a career guidance intervention (voluntary initial one-to-one counselling provided
by the Federal Employment Agency; round about 1 hour). The sample consists of 229 clients: 125 females
and 104 males, aged 13-31 (M = 16.89, SD = 2.16). Results suggest a positive change of CCR initiated by
the counselling session (t (228) = 5.90, p<.001; Cohen`s d= .30). Moreover, effects are moderated by the
level of problem awareness (low vs. high) clients had before career guidance (Cohen’s d = .49 vs. .20),
suggesting problem awareness to be a critical precondition for CCR. Thus, further analyses are run for this
two-group comparison, inspecting relevant moderator variables, e.g. educational attainment and status
variables as sex, age, or gender. Implications for research and common practice are derived. Summing up,
results clearly show that the investigated counselling interventions have a positive effect on the CCR of
young people.

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O1737
MEDIATOR ROLE OF POSITIVE COGNITIVE TRIAD ON THE
RELATIONSHIP OF RESILIENCE WITH DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AND
LIFE SATISFACTION
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Özge Erarslan, 9 Eylul University, Izmir - Turkey
Sedat Işıklı, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey

The aim of this study was to investigate whether or not there is a mediator role of positive views of self,
world and future on the relationship of psychological resilience with depressive symptoms and life
satisfaction in university students. For purposes, The Cognitive Triad Inventory was translated into Turkish.
The confirmatory factor analysis was used in order to test the scale’s factor structure. The results revealed
that the Cognitive Triad Inventory is a validated and reliable measure of cognitive triad among Turkish
university students. The sample of this study was collected from 737 university students using online survey
system. The final analysis was done over 610 participants who experienced at least one of the risk factors
from The List of Determining Risk Factors. The Cognitive Triad Inventory, Ego-Resilience Scale, Life
Satisfaction Scale and Beck Depression Inventory were applied to the students. Hierarchical regression
analyses were carried out for answering research questions. Findings showed that resilience is significantly
related to positive cognitions about the self, the world, and the future. The mediator role of the positive
cognitive triad on the relationship of psychological resilience with depressive symptoms and life satisfaction
was supported. Individuals who had higher level of resilience held significantly more positive cognitions and
reported significantly higher levels of life satisfaction and lower levels of depressive symptoms.

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O1738
THE EFFECTS OF ATTACHMENT ON MARITAL ADJUSTMENT IN
TURKISH NEWLYWEDS: THE MEDIATOR ROLE OF CONFLICT
RESOLUTION STYLES
E06. Health and clinical intervention - Family treatments
Sedef Tulum, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir – Turkey
Hürol Fışıloğlu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

The main aim of the current study was to investigate the mediating role of conflict resolution styles in the
relationship between attachment dimensions (i.e., attachment anxiety and avoidance) and marital adjustment
in Turkish newlyweds. This study sought to extend the previous work by using a homogeneous newlywed
sample (i.e., being married for up to 5 years, childless, and in the first-time marriages) to detect the
determinants of marital adjustment better by eliminating confounding variables. 380 newly married
individuals completed measures of Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised, Dyadic Adjustment Scale,
and Conflict Resolution Styles Scale. Two multiple mediator models suggesting that the relationship of
attachment dimensions to marital adjustment was mediated by the conflict resolution styles was tested by
using mediational analysis with Bootstrapping sampling method. Analyses revealed that negative conflict
resolution style partially mediated the relationship between both dimensions of attachment (i.e., anxiety and
avoidance) and marital adjustment.Findings highlighted the importance of dysfunctional conflict resolution
styles as an underlying mechanism through the relationship between attachment characteristics and
satisfaction in newlywed marriage. These findings may be beneficial for the clinicians when working with
newlyweds to help the clients change their dysfunctional behaviors into more adaptive ones and enhance
their marital satisfaction.

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O1745
CROSS-CULTURAL ADAPTATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL
BEHAVIOR TEST AND A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN
TRANSITION AND DEVELOPED ECONOMIES
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Jolanta Kowal, University of Wrocław, Wrocław - Poland
Alicja Keplinger, University of Wrocław, Wrocław - Poland
State of the Art and Purpose. The article focuses on the process of adaptation of the new research tool to
examine the ethical differences of human capital development between transition and developed economies,
in information systems. The goal of the study is to test the differences concerning the relation of
organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB) between transition and developed economies, on the example of
Poland and Germany. Design/Methodology. The qualitative and quantitative methods were used during the
process of translation, adaptation, validation and reliability verification of the new tool and the research
hypotheses testing. The structured online survey comprised adapted questionnaires in Polish and German
studies: Employee Behavior Questionnaire (EBQ). The studies are based on two random samples of 60 IT
users in Poland and in Germany. Results. The new tool was elaborated in Polish and English languages. The
differences of OCB of IT Users were examined between countries, with consideration of the socio-economic
features of transition and developed economies. Limitations. Studies should be continued in other transition
and developed countries for more numerous research samples, in various branches of the economies.
Research/Practical Implications. The conclusions of our research can be addressed to IT Users and
professionals, especially HR staff in transition and developed economies. Analyzing the differences of OCB
and popularizing ethical ideas in mentioned above economies can be a factor of human and economic
development that increase efficiency and commitment. Originality/Value. The study fill a gap in the field of
socio-economic IS development research with new tool concerning ethical attitudes - OCB components. The
cultural differences between transition and developed countries were indicated in the field of the factors of
OCB increasing, first time together in Poland and in Germany. Keywords: developed economy, differences,
IT Users, Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCB), Poland, transition economy, Germany.

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O1756
EFFECTS OF ABILITY AND EFFORTS ON POWERHOLDERS'
ALLOCATION
C10. Culture and society - Economic choices
Yan-mei Li, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Ying-yi Hong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore - Singapore
Miao Chao, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China

The present research examined whether obtaining power through efforts or by ability would affect resource
allocation of powerholders. According to equity theory, a person’s fair allocation takes into account the
input-relevant variables, like effort and ability. Ability is more closely related to contribution than efforts. A
person who obtains power by ability may believe that he/she is entitled to more rewards. We propose that
input of ability in obtaining power may explain the selfish resource allocation of powerholders, and
entitlement is a mediator between the ability input and selfish resource allocation of powerholders. In Study
1, we found that it was the participants who obtained power by ability, not the participants who obtained
power through efforts, allocated themselves more resources than those who were assigned to their power
position. In study 2, we replicated the result of Study 1, and found that entitlement mediated the relationship
between input of ability in obtaining power and resource allocation of powerholders. We conclude that the
powerholders who obtains power by ability are more likely to feel entitled and feeling entitled leads to more
selfish allocation.

903

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O1757
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANGER CONTROL GROUP TRAINING WITH
MICHAEL FREY APPROACH ON REDUCING AGGRESSION OF MALE
PRISONERS IN SHAHREKORD CENTRAL JAIL
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Ghasem Naziri, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad - Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj - Iran

The effectiveness of anger control group training with Michael Frey approach on reducing aggression of
male prisoners in Shahrekord central jail. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of
teaching control anger Michael Frey ways to reduce aggression in male patients of Shahrkord Central
Penitentiary. Method of research was pre-test post test experimental design with a control group.The
population consisted of all male patients in Shahrekord Central Penitentiary was 93-92. Using a multistage
cluster sampling method to select 24 prisoners, and AGQ aggression questionnaire, Najarian (1379) they
were taken. And then were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. 12 training session1.5hour each,were held for experimental group exposed to anger control by Michael Frey. Post test and one
month follow up were run for two groups. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance with repeated
measures. The results showed that the aggressiveness in the two groups in the pretest, posttest, and followup, was a significant difference. The results of this study it can be concluded anger management training is
effective in reducing aggression in male patients. Keywords:aggression, Michael Frey approach, group
training.

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O1760
EFFECTIVENESS CREATIVITY TEACHING ON THE COPING STYLES
OF SHIRAZ HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Masoud Mohammadi, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz - Iran
Sareh Behzadipoor, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz – Iran
Ghasem Naziri, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz – Iran
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad – Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj – Iran

The aim of this research was determine of efficacy of creativity training on coping styles of students.
Research way is experimental and with pre-test and post test with control group. Society statistic including
all of the boy students third-year junior high school government Razi that is consisted of one hundred
patients. Using purposive sampling, 30 patients were selected and randomly divided into two experimental
and control. Questionnaire measurement tools was guidelines adolescent coping scale (Fraydnbrg and
Lewis). Covariance results show that between styles coping two groups is different meaning (p<0.05). This
means of creativity teaching is significant effect on the coping styles. Based on this results it can be
concluded the creativity teaching effect on the coping styles students. Key words: coping style, creativity
training, students.

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O1762
THE MEDIATOR ROLE OF EARLY MALADAPTIVE SCHEMAS
BETWEEN PERCEIVED PARENTING STYLES AND SOCIAL ANXIETY
SYMPTOMS
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence based psychotherapies
Zeynep Perin Seyitoğlu, Okan University, Istanbul - Turkey
Dilek Sirvanlı Özen, Okan University, Istanbul - Turkey
Tendency to interpret social situations as threatening, perceive others as being critical, and having a sense
of inefficacy and incompetence to deal with social situations are defined as central themes in Social Anxiety
Disorder and several parenting styles have been proposed to influence the development of such social fears.
However it is not clearly understood how negative parenting styles interact with the child’s temperament and
what may possibly mediate between parenting styles and social anxiety symptoms. As one possibility that
hasn’t received much attention, early maladaptive schemas(EMSs), defined as self-perpetuating
dysfunctional cognitive structures that developed during childhood, can act as mediators between parenting
styles and social anxiety symptoms. Therefore; the aim of this study is to demonstrate the mediator role of
EMSs between perceived parenting styles and social anxiety symptoms and to explore the roles of gender
differences and different parenting styles received from both parents in determining the severity of social
anxiety symptoms. The plan is to have 300 university students complete measures of EMSs, social anxiety
symptoms and perceived parenting styles via Young Schema Questionnaire- Short Form 3, Liebowitz Social
Anxiety Scale and Young Parenting Inventory. This research is still at the stage of data collection. After the
necessary data collection the appropriate statistical analyses will be conducted to answer the main research
questions and the results will be discussed according to relevant literature findings.

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O1763
REVIEWING THE SELF-REFERENCING: A META-ANALYSIS
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Simone Mattavelli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Marco Perugini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Juliette Richetin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

This work presents a meta-analysis on the Self-Referencing (SR) task. TheSR is an evaluative learning
paradigm that relies on the positivity of the self to induce attitude change towards target objects. The
additional peculiarity of the SR is in its learning mechanism.In its standard version, the learning procedure
consists of a double classification task through which participants press the same key to classify self-related
words and target A-related stimuli and another key for other-related words and target B-related stimuli. With
this procedure, the positivity of the self transfers to target A. More than 35 studies (N> 4000)showed SR
effectiveness on both implicit and explicit attitude change towards target stimuli (d> 0.55 and d> 0.35,
respectively). Furthermore, some recent studies capitalized on the properties of the self to demonstrate the
effectiveness of the SR on extra-evaluative domains (i.e., accessibility and identification). In the present
work, we review cumulated research on SR to identify which variations affect its efficacy. We focus our
attention on three types of moderators inherent to the SR task: Stimuli (e.g., type of source and target used),
procedure (e.g., memory of the correct vs. incorrect intersecting regularity), and consequence (e.g.,
evaluative vs. non-evaluative domain). We discuss the findings in light of the moderating role played by
each of these aspects on SR effect, with an emphasis on new advances in this line of research.

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O1764
EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING COMMUNICATIVE PATTERNS OF
PLURALISTIC FAMILY ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND
SOMATIC-MENTAL SYMPTOMS OF WOMEN WITH PSYCHOSOMATIC
DISORDERS IN SHIRAZ
E18. Health and clinical intervention - Psychosomatics and clinical psychophysiology
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad - Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj - Iran

The purpose of this study was to measure the efficacy of teaching communicative pattern of pluralistic
family on the somatic symptoms of women.This experimental study was designed to have a pre-test and post
test and also a control group. Subjects of this study were comprised of Medical Centers clients in Shiraz and
was based on random sampling.Thirty women were selected according to the revised version of family
communication patterns of Koerner and Fitzpatrick. Two dimensions, laisseze fair and protective family
patterns, were taken into account through the process of selection.Psychosomatic disorders questionnaire was
administered to 30 women and they were randomly divided in to a control and an experimental group. Ten
training sessions,90 minute each, were held for experimental group exposed to pluralistic communication
patterns.Tests were run for two groups.The result of covariance analysis revealed that with regard to somatic
symptoms, there is a significant difference in both groups (p<0.001). But there is not significant difference
between experimental and control groups in the aspects of mental symptoms (depression, anxiety, stress) and
psychological well-being. Based on this results, it can be concluded that pluralistic communication methods
based on high levels of listening speaking interactions can be effect in reducing somatic-mental symptoms
and increased psychological well-being in women. Keywords: communication pattern, psychological wellbeing, Psychosomatic

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O1765
SOLUTION-FOCUSED SELF-HELP TOOL: DEVELOPMENT AND
EFFECTIVENESS
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Rytis Pakrosnis, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas – Lithuania
Viktorija Cepukiene, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas – Lithuania

A number of self-help tools have been introduced during last decades striving for cost-effectiveness and
accessibility of psychological help and relying on the idea that people are capable of changing on their own.
Solution-focused approach stresses the idea of constant change, person’s strengths and ability to initiate
positive change. Both approaches share strive for achieving maximum with minimal amount of effort.
Despite these communalities, there are only few available tools of self-help based on solution-focused ideas
with no data on their effectiveness, however. The presentation is aimed at presenting the solution-focused
self-help tool developed by presentation authors: the idea, the development steps (paper&pencil worksheet;
computerized tool; interactive computer program), examples, main outcome results in each step of the
development, possibilities for practical implication and further development. Outcome studies in each step of
the self-help tool development were conducted in the groups of psychology students. Study design in all
cases involved comparison groups with pre- and post- intervention evaluations using subjective and
standardized measures.Results revealed that positive changes in the life area chosen for change by
participants were significantly larger than in comparison groups when applying all forms of solution-focused
self-help. Besides, magnitude of positive change tends to grow along with the increase of the interactivity of
the self-help tool.

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O1767
OUTCOME OF THE INTERACTIVE SOLUTION-FOCUSED SELF-HELP
COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ PSYCHOSOCIAL
FUNCTIONING
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Viktorija Cepukiene, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas – Lithuania
Rytis Pakrosnis, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas – Lithuania

Recent studies and meta-analyses repeatedly demonstrate the effectiveness of self-help methods
(standardized interventions helping clients to work on their issues without major help from helping
professionals) and comparability to the outcomes of traditional psychotherapy. There is some evidence that
solution-focused approach, emphasizing strengths of a person as well as continual change, could be a good
base for self-help. However, there is only limited research data to prove this. The aim of this study was to
evaluate the outcome of interactive solution-focused self-help computer program in the sample of university
students. The study procedure involved pre- and post- intervention evaluations with one month in-between.
The self-help program invited participants to work on a chosen life area by reflecting on their desired future,
strengths/resources, actions, clues of positive change, progress etc. The evaluation of the outcome combined
subjective (10 point scales) as well as standardized (OQ-45; Self-Reflection and Insight Scale;URICAS:
Psychotherapy version) measures. The data collection is still in progress. We expect to have about 70
students in the experimental group.The comparisons of all measures at pre- to post- intervention will be
presented along with the ideas for implication for practice and further studies. Preliminary results show that
assessed intervention is useful in helping students to improve their psychosocial functioning.

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O1772
NOURISHING THE THOUGHT IN THE AGE OF VIRTUALITY TO KEEP
UP AND NEVER BACK OFF
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Mariacristina Migliardi, Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Pavia, Voghera - Italy
Stefano Cassola, Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Pavia, Voghera – Italy
Giuseppa Cinquemani, ASL Napoli 1, Napoli – Italy
Barbara Rosina, Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Pavia, Voghera – Italy
Marina Tomasini, Azienda Ospedaliera di Legnano, Legnano - Italy

In this short paper we suggest some hypotheses on the interaction between the mind and the current, and
potentially most shocking, techno-scientific innovations, especially focusing on the emotional dimension.
Our conceptualisations are largely due to intersections of several vertices capable of a successful
hybridisation. With the term techno-scientific apparatus we refer to the global unfolding of a network virtual
dimension where, potentially, individuals and groups are interconnected each other and can access to an
undefined amount of information which was produced partially by themselves. Following the developments
of Bion’s thought, we shall consider the mind as an unsaturated function of emotion processing and sensory
perceptions that need to be turned into a dreamlike film to be devolved later to the unconscious. The
hypothesis we suggest here is that the virtual dimension leads to a 'real' sensory and perceptual dimension
expansion which is described by the term virtual only partially, as it could lead one to think to the manmachine relationship only as a progressive dematerialization and evaporation of traditional relational ways.
Ironically, in the virtual relationships there would be 'too much undeveloped corporeity' with an initial
stimulating and mood enhancing effect which would lead the individual to the creation of autistic black holes
of restricted sensitivity which is impossible to work through.

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O1778
JOB DEMANDS AND RESOURCES IN PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING
AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO PSYCHOLOGICAL STRAIN
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Sandra Schladitz, University of Education, Freiburg - Germany
Marie Druege, University of Education, Freiburg - Germany

This study aims at analyzing the relationships between working conditions in psychotherapy training and
psychological strain in trainees. Past research has shown that even though working conditions such as
financial compensation (Hölzel, 2006) are precarious and trainees show higher stress symptoms than a
reference sample, most of them are satisfied with the content of their training (Grundmann, Wingenfeld,
&Sude, 2013). However, so far the direct link between working conditions and psychological strain has not
been established. A sample of psychologists currently in psychotherapy training is obtained by contacting
training institutes and via social networks. They provide information about their training content and
progress, followed by questionnaires assessing demands (e.g. emotional demands) and resources (e.g. selfefficacy) at work as well as psychological strain (e.g. emotional exhaustion).It is expected that high demands
correlate positively with psychological strain and that high resources negatively. According to the JobDemands Resources Model (Demerouti, Bakker, Nachreiner,&Schaufeli, 2001) we also expect an interaction
effect in the sense that high resources can buffer the relationship between demands and strain.Based on this
information curricula in training institutes may be improved to guarantee satisfaction and good psychological
health of their future psychotherapists.

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O1779
PREDICTED ROLES OF FAMILY COMMUNICATION PATTERNS ON
SELF COMPASSION AND MINDFULNESS STUDENTS OF YASOUJ
UNIVERSITIES
F22. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Sustainability and mindfulness
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad - Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj – Iran

The purpose of this study was to determine the predictive role of family communication patterns of self
compassion and mindfulness for students.The study was descriptive and predictive correlation. The
population was all of university students in Yasouj in the academic year 94-93.The sample of 162 subjects
(81 females and 81 males) who were selected randomly to questions on family communication patterns
Kuerner and Fitzpatrick (2002a) and short form scale of self compassion Neff (2003) and Inventory of
Mindfulness pentahedron Bauer(2006) responded. Results were analyzed using the spss software. Results of
regression analysis showed that the conversation orientation, a significant positive predictor of mindfulness,
but is not able to predict self compassion students.while the conformity-orientation compliance and
significant negative predictor of self compassion and mindfulness in students.Other results showed that there
is the simple and meaningful relationship between mindfulness and self compassion. Keywords: family
communication patterns, self compassion,mindfulness, students.

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O1783
A QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF THE CHANGES AND DIFFICULTIES
DURING THE TRANSITION FROM JUNIOR TO SENIOR ELITE
ATHLETE
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Nathalie Rosier, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels - Belgium
Paul Wylleman, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels – Belgium
Veerle De Bosscher, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels – Belgium
Jo Van Hoecke, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels – Belgium

Although considered one of the most challenging transitions during an athletic career, few empirical data is
available on the junior-senior transition. Using the Holistic Athletic Career Model (HACM; Wylleman, De
Knop, & Reints, 2011) as conceptual framework this study aimed at identifying the changes and difficulties
athletes experience at athletic, psychological, psychosocial, academic/vocational, and financial level when
transitioning from junior to senior elite athlete. A questionnaire based on the HACM, the Transition
Monitoring Survey (Stambulova, Franck, & Weibull, 2012) and on 27 interviews (10 high performance
directors, 10 athletes who are still active and 7 athletes who already dropped out), was used to collect data
from athletes one to three years after their transition from junior to senior level. Preliminary results indicate
that athletes experience changes at each of the five levels of development including a higher level of and
more rivalry at competition, changing lifestyle, less good relationship with friends, more workload at
academia etc. The challenges faced by athletes are expected to diminish in time (e.g. from senior year 1 to
senior year 3). Recommendations on support provision to athletes facing the junior-senior transition include
support after athletes finish elite sport school, preparing athletes mentally (e.g. patience, time management)
and giving them sufficient support at academic level.

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O1784
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COUPLE’S MOOD AND
RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION: A DIARY STUDY
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships

Elçin Gündoğdu-Aktürk, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Bülent Aykutoğlu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Büşra Akgönül, Bilkent University, Ankara - Turkey
The aim of the present study was to examine whether there is a relationship between couple’s positive and
negative affect, and their relationship satisfaction. For this aim, couples (N=37) were asked to complete daily
records for 14 consecutive days. Multilevel analyses indicated that daily positive and negative affect were
related with daily relationship satisfaction. Moreover, apart from one’s own negative affect, one’s partner’s
negative affect was negatively related with one’s own relationship satisfaction. In coregulation (as one
specific form of interpersonal emotion regulation due to attachment relationship) literature, as a developing
relationship field, it was indicated that partner’s negative mood was positively associated with own negative
mood, compared to partner’s positive mood interactivity. Furthermore, there are also findings about
buffering effect of high relationship quality on partners’ negative mood (see Saxbe & Repetti, 2010). The
findings of the present study regarding the relationship between daily negative interpersonal emotion
regulation and daily relationship satisfaction will also be discussed based on the relevant literature.
Keywords: positive and negative affect, relationship satisfaction, diary study

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O1785
“COPING STRATEGIES AND LOCUS OF CONTROL IN CHILDHOOD
LEUKEMIA: A MULTI-CENTRE RESEARCH”
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Concetta Polizzi, University of Palermo, Palermo - Italy
Giovanna Perricone, University of Palermo, Palermo – Italy
Valentina Fontana, University of Palermo, Palermo – Italy
Sofia Burgio, University of Palermo, Palermo – Italy

The study focuses on the possible correlation between child with leukemia and maternal coping strategies,
and between child and maternal locus of control. Significant differences between the treatment and the
maintaining phases are also investigated both in children and their mothers. The study involved 40 children
with cancer, and a group made up of their mothers, recruited into two Pediatric Onco-Hematology Unit in
Italy. The used tools were: the Child Behavioral Style Scale (CBSS) and the Monitor-Blunter Style Scale
(MBSS) to investigate the child and maternal coping strategies; the Locus of Control Scale for Children and
the Parent Healt Locus of Control Scale (PHLCS) to analyze locus of control both in children and mothers.
There were statistically significant correlations between child internal locus of control and Professional
(r=.752, p<.01) and Parental influences (r=.412, p<.01) over child health. Also there were statistically
significant correlations between child external locus of control and Professional influences (r=.599, p<.01),
Fate (r=.437, p<.01) and Divine (r=.339. p<.05). There were no statistically correlation between child and
maternal coping strategies. Therefore, there were no statistically significant differences between the
treatment and the maintaining phases. The outcomes show several interesting resources of the psychological
functioning of children with leukemia as well as of their mothers for the psychological and social
adjustment.

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O1786
PREDICTORS OF VICTIMIZATION IN CHILDREN WITH ATTENTIONDEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER - TEACHER’S PERCEPTION
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Daniela Cvitković, University of Zagreb, Zagreb - Croatia
Anamarija Žic Ralić, University of Zagreb, Zagreb - Croatia

Previous research unambiguously conclude that children with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) are at elevated risk of being involved in bullying either as aggressors or as victims in comparison
with typical children. It has been shown that poor social competence, low peer acceptance, high peer
rejection, and having few or no friends, as frequent problems of children with ADHD, are predictors of
victimization by peers. Given the identified high risk for children with ADHD, the issue of predictors of peer
victimization for children with ADHD in an international scientific context is not given enough attention.
This study aims to contribute to the clarification of the factors that contribute to the peer victimization of
children with ADHD.The study sample comprised 120 children, age 11 to 15 years, with ADHD (N =60) and
without ADHD (N=60) and their teachers. The peer victimization had been evaluated by the children
themselves using The School Bullying Questionnaire (Buljan Flander, Karlović, Štimac, 2003) and by their
teachers (N=50) using the adaptation form of this questionnaire. The results of regression analysis showed
that bullying and acceptance from other peers are significant predictors of victimization from the teacher
point of view.

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O1787
A PILOT STUDY ON AN ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTION FOR
DEMENTED OLDER ADULTS SUFFERING FROM SEVERE
NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Isabelle Tournier, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey
Marie-Frédérique Vives, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Luxembourg
Virginie Postal, EHPAD les Jardins de Jovinius, Jonzac - France

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has shown positive effects in reducing depression and agitation in older
adults with dementia (see Bernabei et al., 2013). The aim of the present study was to investigate the
efficiency of AAT as a non-pharmacological intervention to manage neuropsychiatric symptoms of patients
suffering from severe senile dementia residing at a nursing home care unit in France. The AAT sessions took
place once a week for one hour and were conducted by a psychologist certified in AAT, with her own dog
and at least one member of the nursing staff. The 11 participants (mean age = 82.91 years, mean MMSE =
6/30) were encouraged to interact with and to take care of the dog (e.g., to pet, brush, feed, talk to her, etc.)
and to remember memories involving animals. Effects on neuropsychiatric symptoms were assessed twice,
before and after the five-month intervention, with the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI, Cummings et al.,
1994). The results show non-significant but tendencial decreases (p< .10) in the total scores for depression,
euphoria, and aberrant motor activity. Regarding the caregivers’ distress scores, significant decreases (p<
.05) were observed for depression, aberrant motor activity, and disinhibition, and by tendency a decrease of
delusions and euphoria. In summary, these results point to the use of AAT interventions as an effective nonpharmacological alternative to reduce neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia.

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O1788
DO WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO: THE SHAPING OF OPTIMAL IDENTITY
FROM OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Yanhui Mao, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

The Eudaimonistic identity theory, which is built on Aristotle’s philosophy of Eudaimonia and Erikson’s
theory on Identity, suggests an association of identity with activity: the activities one carries out are
important for one’s own identity. More precisely, an individual starts to recognize elements of his or her true
self, including interests, talents, and abilities, through participating in personally salient identity-related
activities, which have also been labeled as self-defining activities. Some salient features of activity
experience could be important for the individuals’ subjective well-being, such as flow (optimal experience),
an affective-cognitive mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a task, with
full concentration, intense enjoyment, intrinsic interests in the activity process. Also feelings such as those of
personal expressiveness can be part of the identity experience during activities reflecting one’s core sense of
being. These two activity experiences have been well addressed in research records, and the association
between these two constructs are traced in fewer studies, although the empirical evidences are not
systematic, yet are basically focused on personal identity only. The present contribution wants to bring more
substantial quantitative evidences and to test such a link with reference to three different features of a
person’s identity, namely: personal, social and place identity. Based on Eudaimonistic identity theory, it is
hypothesisized that the relationship between flow experience and identity strength of a person would be
positive, through the participation in self-defining activities, specifically, : the higher the degree of flow
experience, the higher the definition or strength of a one’s identity. By applying standard and specific scales
for measuring flow and identity, three correlational studies are carried out to test this hypothesis, via
different samples from various national background, separately for the three different features of identity:
personal, social and place identity. Research findings are in line with the main hypothesis, and are discussed
with reference to the literature on both Eudaimonistic identity theory and flow theory. Implications are
discussed for buliding a coherent self-identity in the process of self-definition, as well as in the form of
belongingness to social groups or to specific places. Possible future studies on flow and identity relations are
suggested too.

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O1792
PSYCHOTHERAPY "GENDER-SENSITIVE"
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Annamaria Petito, University of Foggia, Foggia – Italy
Salvatore Iuso, University of Foggia, Foggia - Italy
Tiziana Pagano, University of Foggia, Foggia - Italy
Luisa Volpe, University of Foggia, Foggia - Italy
Vincenzo Orsi, University of Foggia, Foggia - Italy

Objective: recognizing the ideas about gender as constructions can help psychotherapist to be more easily
able, through therapeutic relationship, to deconstruct some premises that can block rigid gender relations and
generate suffering. Background: the psychology and the social sciences have long expressed a male-only
point of view, or "womanless psychology", and the lack of sensitivity to "gender" has made an "asexual"
psychotherapy. Points highlighted: a) in clinical practice, there is an increased presence of sexual prejudices:
eg. depression among women is considered a normal effect both of their biological nature (the biological
hormonal cycle) and their psychology (dependent personality); b) sharing the reflection on how many ideas
about gender are "socially constructed" in "clinical reality" opens up the possibility of freeing the rigid sex
roles from premises; c) the patient can be helped, through dialogue with the therapist , to deconstruct their
own reality and to recognize it as one of many possible realities. Conclusions: "gender-sensitive"
psychotherapy, means both the understanding of the premises about gender, and the ability to communicate
with patients in therapy simultaneously on both their assumptions concerning women and male premises.

920

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O1793
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING LEFT-TURN DECISIONS
IN ELDERLY DRIVERS
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Alexandra Jousse, University of Tours, Versailles - France
Viola Cavallo, University of Tours, Versailles - France
Michel Isingrini, University of Tours, Versailles - France
Accidents statistics show that older drivers are over-represented in intersection accidents, especially
when turning left. Our study aims at better understanding how ageing affects the driving abilities of elderly
drivers in this situation. Three groups of drivers, young (25-35 years), younger-old (60-69 years), and olderold (70 and more) took part in the study. The experiment consisted in two parts. Perceptual, cognitive and
motor abilities were assessed in the first one. The second one took place on a driving simulator. Participants
had to decide if they could perform a left turn at intersections. Traffic conditions were varied. Statistical
analysis showed the classical age-related perceptual, cognitive and physical declines. With regard to driving
performance, elderly drivers accepted fewer left-turns than younger drivers, but exhibited more risky
behaviors, especially when traffic was complex. Two patterns emerged from correlations between test results
and driving behavior. Driving performances of young people showed that both their cognitive and
perceptual abilities correlated with driving performances, but not their motor abilities. As for elderly people,
cognitive and motor abilities were connected to driving performance, but not their perceptual abilities.
Regressions are being processed in order to detail the relationships between the different variables. Results
will determine the most relevant predictors of risky behaviors among elderly drivers at intersections.

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O1801
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-REPORT AND REFLECTION
IMPULSIVITY IN TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN USING THE
INFORMATION SAMPLING TASK
B11. Development and education - Temperament and individual differences
Katy Jones, University of Nottingham, Nottingham - United Kingdom

Impulsivity and inattention in childhood and early adolescence predicts a number of outcomes in later life
including substance use, school performance, criminal justice involvement and psychological wellbeing. The
development of slow, reflective decision-making and impulse control is an important life skill, but is poorly
understood and typically only explored in populations with clinical disorders. Only one study using
medicated children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has previously used
the Information Sampling Task (IST) to measure reflection impulsivity and decision-making. In this study,
84 typically developing children aged between 6-11 (males=36, females=48) were recruited to the study
through a family public engagement event at the University of Nottingham. The IST was delivered through
theCambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) and was renamed the ‘Box Explorer
Game’ in order to appeal to children. General symptoms of inattention and impulsivity were measured
through the self-report Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHDscale (SWAN).Vocabulary and social
development measures were also taken. IST performance correlated with real world symptoms of impulsivity
on the SWAN, particularly when in conditions of uncertainty. Specifically, the probability of the child being
correct at point of decision related to higher levels of inattention and hyperactivity. Performance wasn’t
related to general vocabulary knowledge or social development. The IST may be an appropriate and useful
way of measuring impulsivity and decision-making in young children and early adolescents as well as
predicting early symptoms of ADHD.

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O1803
EXPERTISE EFFECT ON AGEISM AND BELIEFS ABOUT ELDERLY'S
COGNITION
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Camille Herbert-Mora, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens - France
Davy Castel, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens - France
Alexandra Gheorghiu, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens - France
Veronique Quaglino, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens - France
Mathieu Hainselin, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens - France

A growing number of studies focus on the negative consequences of ageism (i.e.: the presence of negative
stereotypes toward seniors) regarding cognition’ evolution in the elderly. In this stream of research, very few
studies evaluated the effect of expertise on ageism. This study evaluated beliefs towards elderly’s cognitive
abilities (executive and instrumental functions, attention, memory, and processing speed) among 3 groups
which differ in the level of expertise: non-expert (Bachelor students in unrelated fields, N1 = 89), semiexpert (Master students in neuropsychology, N2 = 15), and experts (neuropsychologist specialized on aging,
N3 = 21). On most items, the 3 groups considered that elderly’s performances are weaker than those of 25
years old people. Experts’ beliefs differ from non-experts’ beliefs on 2 dimensions: they have a more
negative representation of the elderly’s capacities regarding attention and a more positive representation
regarding instrumental functions (p < .01) than the non-experts. There is no significant difference among the
3 groups regarding the 3 other dimensions. Additionally, results show a larger response variance in the
expert group than in the non-expert group. This study presents first results highlighting that ageism persists
and remains mainly unchanged within expert groups. Hence, these findings drive attention to the potential
role of self-fulfilling prophecies in cognition’ evolution in the elderly.

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O1807
ARE PREDICTORS OF SUPPORT FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE AND
SAME-SEX PARENTING THE SAME FOR MEN AND WOMEN?
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Thérèse Scali, Department of Psychology, University of Liege, Liege - Belgium
Salvatore D'Amore, Department of Psychology, University of Liege, Liege - Belgium
Robert-Jay Green, Rockway Institute for LGBT Psychology & Public Policy, Alliant International
University of San Francisco, San Francisco (California) - United States
Stéphanie Haxhe, Department of Psychology, University of Liege, Liege - Belgium

When studying the predictors of positive and negative attitudes toward same-sex marriage and same-sex
parenting, gender appears to play a large role. Indeed, men and women do not show the same degree of
support. This presentation aims at understanding the underlying psychological processes leading to these
attitudinal differences and focuses on specific predictors of attitudes held by men and women. Attitudes were
assessed through self-report questionnaires in a cohort of 1168 heterosexuals residing in Belgium (859
females and 308 males age 18 to 81). Participants were asked to answer sociodemographic questions and to
report their contact with lesbian or gay people (number and satisfaction with those relationships). Other
scales assessed theirGeneral Attitudes Toward Homosexuality (Da Costa, 2011); Attitudes Toward Lesbians
and Gays (Herek); Support of Same-Sex Marriage (Katuzny & Green, 2013); and Support of Gay and
Lesbian Parenting (D’Amore& Green, 2012). Analyses revealed that predictors of attitudes toward same-sex
marriage and lesbian/gay parenting are different for men and women. For example, men’s support for samesex parenting was predicted by age, political views, contact with GL, and gender-role traditionalism, whereas
women’s supportive attitudes were predicted by religiosity, contact with GL,attitudes toward lesbians and
concerns about morality and children’s well-being. This presentation contributes to a better understanding of
males’ and females’ attitudes toward same-sex couples and families in a country where legislation grants
civil rights to lesbian and gay persons.

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O1809
SOCIAL IDENTITY AND PERCEIVED DISCRIMINATION IN ETHNIC
RELATIONS: A STUDY ON THE TURKISH AND KURDISH ETHNIC
GROUPS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Ercan Şen, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey

This study aims to examine relations between the Turkish and the Kurdish ethnic groups in Turkey from
social psychological perspective. The study uses Social Identity Theory, Social Dominance Theory and
Social Contact Hypothesis as its theoretical background. The sample group is consisted of 224 Turkish and
240 Kurdish participants. Results showed that there are important differences in ethnic identification, social
contact and perceived discrimination subscales. Comparing to the Turks, the Kurds showed a higher ethnic
identification level. Similarly it is found that, comparing to the Turks, the Kurds have a higher level of
perceived discrimination at both individual and collective levels. The Kurds showed a higher level of social
contact quantitiy and lesser level of social contact quality. The two ethnic groups have also showed
differences in ethnic identification and political views. The Turks experienced a better identification level
when they move towards right wing political view however the Kurds experienced a better identification
level when they move towards left wing political view. Furthermore, the quality of social contact with the
Turks significantly determines the prediction of individual and collective discrimination level among the
Kurds. Keywords: Social Identitiy, Social Dominance, Social Contact, Perceived Discrimination, Turks and
Kurds.

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O1823
INFLUENCE OF AFFECTIVE, COGNITIVE, AND SITUATIONAL
FACTORS ON DECISION-MAKING IN THE SITUATION OF
NEGOTIATION: ON EXAMPLE OF “PRISONER’S DILEMMA”
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Milana Khachaturova, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow - Russian
Federation
The problem of decision-making under uncertainty is becoming more and more significant in constantly
changing world. Thus, it is important to study the role of factors that affect decision-making process of
choosing interaction strategies in negotiation process from practical point of view. According to the theory of
L.Thompson, J.Wang and B.Gunia, there are several levels of negotiation process and factors that influence
decision-making process of choosing behavioral strategies. We argue that the effects of affective, cognitive,
and situational factors are the most significant in decision-making process. In our research, we have tested
the influence of affective, cognitive, and situational factors on decision-making. To simulate the process of
negotiations, we conducted an experiment using “prisoner’s dilemma”. 150 people, 86 females and 64 males
(mean age – 20.6), took part in our experiment. The results demonstrate that positive emotions increase the
probability of choosing cooperative strategy. And at the same time, negative emotions increase the
probability of choosing confrontation strategy. Priming attitude towards choosing cooperative strategy
increases the probability that decision-making will be relevant to the primed attitude. In the situation of time
scarcity people tend to choose confrontation strategy. Our results can contribute to the development of
practical recommendations and applied programs.

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O1827
MULTI SENSORY ROOMS BENEFITS: TWO CASE STUDIES
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Alba Barros, Universidad of Vigo, Pontevedra – Spain

The objective of this case study was to determine the of influence Multi Sensory Rooms (MSR) as a
therapeutic alternative in the development of children with Spina Bifida and Williams Syndrome in four
áreas: communication, gross motor skills, social skills, attention and concentration. It also describes the
Multi Sensory Rooms as a treatment facility with different exercises in each room. The first case was of a 3
year old girl with Spina Bifida myelomeningocele type, producing motor and intellectual disabilities.The
second case was a boy of 4 years, with William Syndrome with intellectual disability and low muscle tone.
Children attended MSR sessions one hour a week for 6 months. For documentation of the case observation
and assessment of the areas of development, we used a checklist and parents’ interview. Following MSR
sessions there was progress registered in all areas, especially in the gross motor area and social skills. This
indicates that in these cases, MSR and physiotherapy rehabilitation produce positive progress in the children,
evidenced by increasing their level of independence in performing activities of daily living.

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O1833
HOPE WORK, ACADEMIC MOTIVATION AND ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT: EXAMINE A CASUAL MODEL IN UNEMPLOYED
STUDENTS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Ali Asghar Bayani, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr – Iran

Aim: The aim of the present study was to examine the casual relationship hope work and academic
achievement with mediating role of academic motivation among undergraduate unemployed students.
Method: Three hundred and ten (190 males, 120 females) unemployed students were selected by cluster
sampling from students of Islamic Azad university, Azadshar branch. The research instruments used in this
study were Hope Work Scale (HWS, Juntunen&Wettersten, 2006) and Academic Motivation Scale (AMS,
Vallerand, et al, 1992). Academic achievement of the students was measured by their grade-point average.
The data were analyzed using correlation coefficient and path analysis. The results indicated that hope work
had indirect effects on academic achievement through academic motivation. Results: There was a significant
positive relationship between hope work, academic motivation and academic achievement. Extrinsic
motivation had indirect effects on academic achievement. Amotivation and intrinsic motivation had direct
effects on academic achievement. Conclusion: The causal model about relationship between hope work and
academic achievement mediated by academic motivation was confirmed. Key Words: hope work, academic
achievement, academic motivation

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O1842
CAREERS IN TRANSITION: ACCOMPANYING PARTNERS OF
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Nancy Arthur, University of Calgary, Calgary - Canada

International education provides increasing opportunities for students to study in new countries and cultural
contexts. International students have been identified as preferred immigrants and sources of human capital to
fill shortages of highly skilled knowledge workers. However, the focus on international students has been
highly individualistic without sufficient attention paid to their relationships and the influences of those
relationships for integration into the destination country. Many international students are accompanied by
their partners and other family members; however, the experiences of accompanying partners during crosscultural transition have often been marginalized or ignored. The partners of international students are often
not in school and do not have access to their usual support systems, they may feel socially isolated, and they
may have to disrupt their own careers. The well-being and social integration of international students and
their accompanying partners are important considerations for advancing longer term employment plans. This
presentation will outline findings from a study focused on accompanying partners and how they described
influences on their career development during the international transition. Their experiences attest to the
importance of viewing international transitions in light of interconnected career goals.

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O1844
THE ROLE OF OPTIMISM AND LONELINESS: APPLICATION OF
SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY ON SOCIAL NETWORKING ADDICTION
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Mogu S. Yu, University of Macau, Macau - Macau
Anise M.S. Wu, University of Macau, Macau – Macau

Based on Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), this study aims to examine the effects of outcome expectancies
and self-efficacy on social networking addiction. In the study, 403 university students were recruited via
departmental system of research participant pool and voluntarily took part in an online, anonymous
questionnaire survey regarding Internet use. Our findings revealed that, in this sample (44.8% males and
55.2% females; Mean age=19.05 years), almost all of our participants (99%) were using online social
networking sites. It was observed that social networking addiction was strongly correlated with internet
addiction. Moreover, younger students were more likely to report social networking addiction symptoms. As
hypothesized, negative outcome expectancies of reducing use and lower self-efficacy to reduce use were
associated with social networking addiction. Meanwhile, optimism and loneliness were also significantly
correlated with SCT constructs and social networking addiction. Multiple hierarchical regression results
showed that, after controlled for the demographic effects, loneliness, outcome expectancies, and self-efficacy
remained significant in explaining the variance on social networking addiction. The findings provide
practical implications to intervene with social networking addiction among university students.

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O1846
SELF-REPORTED AND PERCEIVED EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND
PERCEPTION OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE AMONG STUDENTS OF
PRIMARY SCHOOL
B16. Development and education – Other
José Ramiro Viso Alonso, European University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain
Esther Moraleda Sepúlveda, European University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain

Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been associated with a better psychosocial adjustment. Empirical have indicated that EI
is linked positively with the quality of social relations and negatively with conflicting social behaviors such as
aggressive behavior, disruption and bullying. The aim of this study was to analyze, specifically, the relationship
between self-reported EI students and perception, both violence in the classroom as EI their class teachers. The sample
consisted of 2210 students attending 5th and 6th grade of Primary School. The assessment measures used were the
TMMS-24 (Fernández-Berrocal, Extremera and Ramos, 2004), a scale of IE self-reported; the PTMMS-24 (Sánchez,
Montañés and Latorre, 2008), an adapted version of the above to assess the perceived IE; and Violence School
Questionnaire CUVE 3-EP (Alvarez, Alvarez-Garcia, Gonzalez-Castro, Nuñez and Gonzalez-Pienda, 2006). The results
showed significant correlations between perceived violence in the classroom and factors Attention, Clarity and Repair.
Also there were significant relationships between perceived violence in the classroom and factors EI class teachers as
perceived by students. The potential impact of these results in relation to strategies that EI can provide to prevent
violence and conflicting social behaviors in the classroom are discussed. Keywords: Self-reported Emotional
Intelligence, Perceived Emotional Intelligence, Students, School Violence.

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O1853
EMBRACING MENTAL HEALTH MOBILE APPS IN COUNSELLING AND
PSYCHOTHERAPY
F10. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychotechnologies and life-long learning
Kyriaki G. Giota, University of Thessaly, Volos - Greece
George Kleftaras, University of Thessaly, Volos – Greece

The purpose of this presentation is to review the latest innovations on mental health application programs
(apps) for mobile devices, as well as discuss the potential risks and ethical dilemmas that may arise for
counsellors and psychologists who embrace them in their practice. Mobile apps could revolutionize
approaches to patient care by enhancing the quality of mental healthcare and support. They can provide tools
for self-monitoring symptoms and behaviours, personalized feedback, motivational support, and
psychotherapeutic advice. They can also be used for educational and training purposes, or for administering
and scoring standardized assessments. However, mental health professionals should carefully evaluate the
quality and accuracy of the apps, or whether they can safeguard the user’s data without compromising the
therapist’s, or the client’s privacy and confidentiality. The most important issue that should be addressed is
that only a small number of apps is designed by healthcare professionals, based on strong research, has
findings of sustainable results for a period of more than three months, try to replicate these results or test the
effects of these mobile interventions on everyday life, work and social functions in general. The importance
of creating guidelines and certification programs for apps, as well as the professional’s contribution in
publishing their findings, and improving their current practices through training is discussed.

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O1855
EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSIC THERAPY INTERVENTION ON
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS
DISORDER (P.T.S.D) VETERANS
C14. Culture and society – Music
Leila Esmaeili, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Mohammad Hossein Pourabaeian Esfahani, University of Folad, Isfahan - Iran
Farzaneh Dabbashi, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran

The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of Music Therapy intervention on
Depression and Anxiety of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D) veterans. This research was based on a
quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test and control group respectively. The population also
included Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D) veterans Isfahan in 2013. In order to perform this study
60 of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D) veterans who were available selected (each group consisting
30). GHQ questionnaire was used to gather the data. Data were analyzed using Multivariate analysis. Music
Therapy intervention was trained for 12 weeks on the experimental group and the control group did not have
any intervention. The results showed that Music Therapy intervention had a significant effect on Depression
and Anxiety in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D) veterans in post test )P=0.05).Over all this study
the use of Music Therapy intervention effects on Depression and Anxiety of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(P.T.S.D) veterans. Keywords: Music Therapy, Depression and Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(P.T.S.D) veterans.

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O1856
EFFECTIVENESS OF FORGIVENESS-BASED GROUP INTERVENTION
ON POSITIVE RELATIONS WITH OTHERS AND PERSONAL GROWTH
OF VETERANS AND THEIR WIVES
E19. Health and clinical intervention - Interventions
Leila Esmaeili, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Asghar Aghaei, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan - Iran
Fatemeh Yaghobian, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Morteza Mirzaei, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan - Iran

The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of forgiveness-based group intervention on
positive relations with others and personal growth of veterans and their wives. This research was based on a
quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test and control group respectively.The population also
included veterans and their wives Isfahan in 2012. In order to perform this study 20 couples of veterans and
their wives who were available selected (each group consisting 10 couples). Ryff psychological well-being
questionnaire(1995) was used to gather the data. Data were analyzed using Multivariate analysis.
Forgiveness-based group intervention was trained for 5 weeks on the experimental group and the control
group did not have any intervention. The results showed that forgiveness-based group intervention had a
significant effect on positive relations with others)P<0.01) and personal growth )P<0.02) were significantly
increased in post-test. Keywords: Forgiveness-based group intervention, positive relations with others,
personal growth.

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O1858
EFFECTIVENESS OF EMOTION REGULATION THERAPY ON SELFACCEPTANCE & PURPOSE IN LIFE OF EPILEPTIC GIRLS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Leila Esmaeili, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Maryam Esmaeili, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Saeideh Mahdavi, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan - Iran
Morteza Mirzaei, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan - Iran

Objective: Despite the existence of a large volume of literature and research on emotional regulation of the
general population, very few studies have focused on emotional regulation of epileptic adolescence girls.
The research purpose is to assess the Efficacy of Emotional Regulation on the Self- Acceptance& purpose in
life of Epileptic Girls (14-20) in Isfahan. Method: In order to administer this study, 30 epileptic adolescence
girls were selected from 14-18 years population of epileptic adolescence girls Isfahan city via random
cluster sampling method and assigned randomly to experimental and control group (each group consist of 15
adolescence). The design of the study was comparative experimental and control group in pretest , post test
and after 3 month follow up. The intervention was emotional regulation .Training based on Boston Program
University. The instruments were psychological Well-Being(Ryff), questionnaire. Results: Data was
analyzed by Multivariate Covariance analysis of variance. Findings indicate that emotional regulation effects
on the Self- Acceptance and purpose in life of epileptic girls in follow-up (p<0.046). Conclusion: The
results showed that emotional regulation effects on the Self- Acceptance and purpose in life of epileptic
girls. Key words: Emotion Regulation, Epileptic girls, Self- Acceptance, purpose in life.

935

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O1861
EXPLAINING THE LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL COMPETENCIES BY PEER INTERACTIONS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Elisabeth Rose, University of Bamberg, Bamberg - Germany

Research in the field of child psychiatry (e.g. considering children with ADHD or specific language
impairment) indicates that language and social skills do not develop independently, because a high
comorbidity between language and emotional or behavioral disorders can be found, whereas deficits in early
language predict later social skills. Accordingly, different explanation mechanisms are discussed. One
possible approach is that low language skills are often linked to peer rejection, what could in turn result in
problematic social skills. This suggestion could also explain a relationship between language and social
competencies in the typical course of development. Therefore it was hypothesized that (a) early language
competencies predict later social skills in typically developing children. Additionally, it has to be confirmed
whether this direction is specific or bidirectional, because social interactions also may be an important
prerequisite for language acquirement (b) this association is mediated by social interactions with peers,
whereas early language competencies could lead to more peer interactions and improve later social skills as
well as early social competencies could result in better peer relationships and have an effect on later
language skills. Results will be based on a German longitudinal study with around 500 children followed
from age three to ten. Parent’s and (preschool) teacher’s ratings on language and social competencies as well
as objective language test instruments (e.g. PPVT; TROG-D) will be taken into account.

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O1862
ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WHISTLEBLOWING AND
COMMUNICATION SATISFACTION AT WORK
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Işıl Karatuna, Kırklareli University, Kırklareli - Turkey
Oğuz Başol, Kırklareli University, Kırklareli - Turkey
Whistleblowing, the act of speaking out about wrongdoing in the workplace, is considered to be a pro-active
organizational behavior which warns potential pitfalls and helps prevent further damage to the organization.
Prior research on whistleblowing suggests that individuals’ whistleblowing intentions might be influenced by
organizational variables such as communication climate. Thus, this study examined the relationship between
whistleblowing and organizational communication satisfactionby focusing on the divide between internal
(reporting wrongdoing to an authority within the organization) and external whistleblowing (reporting
wrongdoing to an outside agency). Data were obtained from a representative sample of 1,012 employees
from various organizations in Kırklareli, Turkey. Communication satisfaction was positively associated with
internal whistleblowing, whereas negatively associated with external whistleblowing and nonwhistleblowing. Participants who perceived their organizations as non-supportive of whistleblowing
preferred external whistleblowing channels or non-whistleblowing more than the employees with the
perception of supportive organizations. The findings suggest that creating an effective organizational
communication system would encourage a whistleblower to report wrongdoing internally, which in turn
would help correcting the wrongdoing internally without causing damage to the organization's reputation.

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O1866
GENDER FEATURES OF INTERACTION WITHIN CROSS-FUNCTIONAL
MANAGERIAL TEAMS IN RUSSIAN COMPANIES
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Sofia Kosheleva, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Olga Voronina, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

This study was conducted to compare team-role behavior of managers-women and managers-men in crossfunctional teams in Russian companies and find the gender differences of behavior influences the efficiency
of managers’ interactions in decision making process. Empirical data that was collected allows us to find
gender differences in team-role preferences and their realization in interaction in decision making process.
The research methodology was based on the Belbin’s team leadership theory and diagnostic technique of
team roles. Using the three-stage methodology (diagnostic testing, observation of behavior during
interaction, feedback) allows to draw a qualitative data comparison and provides for reliability of obtained
results. The novelty of obtained results is connected with describing gender features of the managers’
professional and personal self-identification in the sphere of team-role interaction. One of important feature
of the managers' team-role self-identification discovered in the study: the choice of the “foreground” teamroles reflects their orientation to the organizational requirements (psychological format “I must”) whereas
the actual behavior reflects gender specifies of personal self-identification connected with realizing the
“supporting” roles (psychological format “I want\I can”). At whole the results define the features of gender
differences in the team interaction and can be used to develop of managers’ professional and personal
potential.

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O1870
A COMPARISON OF EXPERIENCE-SEEKING & DIS INHIBITION IN HIVPOSITIVE PEOPLE AND NORMAL INDIVIDUALS
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Zahra Esmaeili, Medical University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Leila Esmaeili, University of Isfahan, Isfahan – Iran
Saeideh Mahdavi, Shariati Hospital, Isfahan – Iran

The purpose of this study was the comparison of experience seeking and disinhibition in HIV positive people
and normal individuals. Methods: The method of this research was casual- comparative, and the statistical
population were HIV positive people in range of 14-45 year who were under observe and treatment in
Behavioral Diseases Consultation Center of Navvab safavi in Isfahan in 2010. 30 male and female patients
were chosen by access and compared to a group of 30 normal individuals who were similar in variables like
age, gender, and education with sample group. The measurement instrument was Zuckerman fifth
questionnaire form which has 40 items. Results: Data was analyzed using T test for independent groups with
SPSS 18. The results indicated that the score of experience-seeking and disinhibition was higher in HIV
positive individuals than normal individuals significantly. Keywords: experience-seeking, AIDS,
disinhibition.

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O1878
THE IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTANCE ON INTEGRATION AND
CONFRONTATION IN INTERNAL DIALOGUES
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Małgorzata Puchalska-Wasyl, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland

The presented study aimed to answer the question if psychological distance (proximal vs. distant perspective
on the situation enacted in self-talk) affects the processes of integration and confrontation in internal
dialogues simulating social relationships. The study was based on two theories: the dialogical self theory
together with its central concept of internal dialogue and the construal-level theory of psychological
distance.It was found that an increase in psychological distance reduces the intensity of the confrontation
process and is accompanied by a tendency of the number of integrative internal dialogues to increase. It was
the first research on the potential relationship between internal dialogue and distance from the situation
enacted in it. The study contributes not only to the dialogical self theory but also to the construal-level theory
of psychological distance which theses have not been previously verified in the field of internal dialogicality.
The results should be treated as inviting further exploration of the issue.

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O1879
SUPPRESSION AND MARITAL SATISFACTION: THE MODERATING
ROLE OF SPOUSAL SUPPORT
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Presenter: Tsui-Shan Li, Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
Wei-Fang Lin, Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

In Asian culture, suppression is a common strategy for resolving conflicts in marriage. However, previous
researches suggested that suppression may lead to depression and worse relationship. Given that suppression
in marriage usually aims to maintain relationship, we suggested that spouses’ response could be an important
moderator contributed to different outcome. To examine our hypotheses, we invited 145 Taiwanese doubleearner couples (290 individuals) to join our longitudinal study. All participants completed a package of
questionnaires twice at one-year interval, which measured their suppression in marriage, spousal support
provision, and marital satisfaction. We conducted an actor-partner interdependence model to understand the
interaction between couples. Results indicated that there is a significant interaction between suppression and
spouses’ support provision in regard to the change of marital satisfaction. Specifically, only for those whose
spouses provided less social support, suppression in marriage decreased one’s own marital satisfaction.
Besides, we also found that providing support to their spouses’ suppression could benefit one’s own marital
satisfaction. Accordingly, suppression does not necessarily hurt relationship, it depends on whether
individuals received social support from or provided it toward their partner.

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O1881
COGNITIVE PROCESSES AND SPORTS PRACTICE IN DIFFERENT
KINDS OF SPORT
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Stanislava Stoyanova, South-West University "Neofit Rilski", Blagoevgrad - Bulgaria
Nikolay Ivantchev, South-West University "Neofit Rilski", Blagoevgrad – Bulgaria

Cognitive processes are important for successful practicing of sport. Some national and regional competitors
in different kinds of sport were studied in Bulgaria by means of Vienna Test system and several
questionnaires. The study was conducted in two Bulgarian universities among sportsmen from different
sports clubs. The results indicated that there were some significant differences between the sportsmen
practicing different kinds of sport in their cognitive processes. The specificity of the practiced sport was
related to advance in some cognitive functions like biathlonists’ wider peripheral perception, footballers’ fast
decision regarding surface areas, etc.

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O1883
UNEMPLOYMENT HEALTH CONSEQUENCES AND FACTORS OF
ACTIVISM IN RE-EMPLOYMENT
D06. Work and organization - Labour market, unemployment and flexicurity
Nebojša Majstorović, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad - Serbia
Boris Popov, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia
Jelena Matanović, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia

The purpose of this work was to analyze the relationship between involuntary job loss, general health of the
unemployed and their job-search activism, as well as to determine factors of activism in looking for a new
job. Using the network of National Unemployment Services, a test battery was administered to the
representative sample of 222 unemployed individuals in Serbia (aged 26 to 59). It was found that the
relationship between unemployment duration and five general health measures approximates a positive cubic
function with a decrement in all symptoms of ill health after the 28th month of unemployment, including an
increase of these symptoms after four years of joblessness. On the other hand, job-search activism follows
sine mathematical function with its peak during the first 28 months of unemployment and monotonly
declines in the months that follow. Also, SEM revealed a satisfactory fit to the model of Activism with
general health, level of education, financial pressure, work centrality and optimism as its main predictors (SBχ2 (397, N=222)=611.94, p<.001; RMSEA=.05; CFI=.92). It was concluded that involuntary job loss
curvilinearly decreases general health and job-search activism of the unemployed, as well as that activism in
searching for a job can be predicted by several factors. Authors consider these results to be in line with
previous findings indicating the detrimental effect of long-term unemployment on the health of the
unemployed and their activism in finding another job.

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O1885
THE LOST PAGE OF THE “CULTURAL-HISTORICAL SCHOOL” IN
RUSSIA: OR I.PAVLOV AGAINST L.VYGOTSKY
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Andranik Suleymanyan, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow - Russian
Federation

There two precursors of this paradigm in Russia: the first N. Danylevsky′s (1822-1885) idea of the “culturalhistorical types” advanced in the philosophical work “Russia and Europe”(1867). The essence and practical
benefit of conception: every nation is a unique psychological type, which manifest in activity: cultural,
political, religious and economical. ( By the way, for unknown reasons – for me, of cause – the priority in
this area arrogates to Vygotsky). The second – unjustly forgotten work of I.Pavlov – the public lecture
“Russian intellect”(1918), whish firstly published in 1989. There are four main ideas of Pavlov′s conception
opposite to Vygotsky: (1) culture is not preceded the higher psychical functions, in particular intellect (as
archetype) – primary factor, guiding both the historical path of the nation and originality of culture; (2)
Intellect – expression of the “etos” of the every nation; (3) Russian “intelligentsia” is a unique psychological
type and social group; (4) “And the last, but not the least”: the combination of the qualititative methods not
only the psychology, but also the literature and philosophy is the only way to study and understand the
national “cultural-historical type”. The monopoly is very harmful in every sphere of human activity,
especially in science. We propose, that this work will be useful in the theoretical discussions on the issues:
correlation between innate and acquired, the origin of national character, art and religion.

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O1890
THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL-COGNITIVE CATEGORIZATION ON
IMPLICIT AND EXPLICIT EMPATHY
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Javad Hatami, University of Tehran, Tehran - Iran
Pegah Nejat, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran - Iran
Azadeh Karamali, University of Tehran, Tehran - Iran

The present study was conducted with the purpose of examining the impact of social-cognitive
categorization on empathy. Participants were 104 female university students. They were randomly assigned
to four equal-sized groups and asked to read scenarios in which a story character became damaged for some
reason. The victims were different with regard to ingroup-outgroup membership (Iranian vs. Arab) and
morality (guilty vs. innocent). Participants’ explicit and implicit types of empathy toward the victim were
assessed using questions and Implicit Association Test respectively. Results indicate that empathy was
higher when the victim was either an ingroup member or perceived as innocent. Further, only when the
damaged character was an ingroup (and not an outgroup) member, his innocence increased the level of
empathy he received from respondents. These effects were more pronounced on implicit, affective and motor
empathy compared with cognitive empathy. Keywords: empathy; IAT; social categorization; social
cognition.

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O1893
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND TRADITIONAL IDEOLOGY IN
MEXICAN WOMEN AND MEN
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Yessica Cienfuegos, Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato – Mexico
Daniel Ávalos, Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato - Mexico
Intimate Partner Violence [IPV], one of the types of violence, is characterized by being directed against the
person with whom one has or had an intimate link. Cienfuegos Martínez (2010) and Trujano, Martínez &
Benítez (2002) define violence as any active or passive behavior which harms or has and intention to harm,
hurt or control a person whom we have or had an intimate relationship. In general, for all types of violence,
intentionality is a core issue. Traditional ideology about cultural roles for men and women, bias on sexual
freedom, honor culture, and familism are some of the issues than promote violence in partner relationships.
Culture, partner interaction and individual decisions have a reciprocal relationship. Sample was composed by
106 men and 125 women in Guanajuato, Mexico; the mean age in sample was 25 year old. Two scales was
applied: Intimate Partner Violence Scale (Cienfuegos, 2010) and Values (Díaz 2013). The last one evaluate
traditional ideology, have items as issues "Have a homosexual son is shameful" or “Contraception is
immoral”. there is a positive correlation between traditional ideology and high frequency of to be intimate
violence receptor. Women and men report similar rates of violence reception, in some factors men report
higher levels. In conclusion, women and men can be receptors of violence by their partner, traditional
ideology rises the violence acceptance, but it affect on different forms to women and men in a partner
relationship.

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O1897
BREAST CANCER ONLINE: EFFETS OF USING INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Marie-Jo Brennstuhl, University of Lorraine, Metz - France
Pauline Audinet, University of Lorraine, Metz - France
Cyril Tarquinio, University of Lorraine, Metz - France

Aims: We want to know the effects of virtual exchanges places, on psychological adaptation of women
patients tocancer pathology, and especially breast cancer. Procedure: A litterature review was made.
Databases Cairn, Wiley Online Library, Taylor and Francis, ScienceDirectJournal of Medical Internet
Research (JMIR), Communication organisation, PubMed Central NCBI, APA PsycNET, EBSCOST, Cross
Ref, Oxford Journals, Persee, and Link Springer were explored. We included all quantative and qualitative
studies on the use of technologies and online resources related to cancer, especially breast cancer. Results: 52
articles were selected. 30 only included women with breast cancer and 11 included differentes types of
cancer (breast, prostate, kidney, leucemia…). Most of studies have reported significant results in terms of
psychological adaptation: improved emotional, psychological and general well-being,; a decrease in anxiety
and stress; a greater optimism; a better quality of life and a better participation in health. Conclusion: Results
suggest a positive relationship between spaces of exchange for women patients and outcomes related to their
experiences in relation to the disease. Keywords : Breast Cancer – Online communication – Patients –
Exchanges - Interne

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O1898
EMOTION, INFORMATION PROCESSING AND SELF-IDENTITY:
BEYOND NEUROMATRIX TO UNDERSTAND TRAUMA WITHIN
EPIGENETICS FRAMEWORK
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Marina Capasso, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

Psychoneuroimmunology is the interdisciplinary area of research examining interactions between brain,
behaviour and the immune system. According to Jerne, the immune network constitutes the identity of the
organism at the molecular level. Similarly, as suggested by more recent developments in neuroscience neural
networks of the brain can be viewed as constituting a neuromatrix, representing the physiological ‘‘self’’ of
the organism (Melzack R). Being at cellular, physiological or consciousness level, self-identity lays on
memories encoded in neural pathways. What if a distortion happens during such neuronal information
processing due to improper emotional activation? Can we consider such event a “trauma”? If neuropeptides
constitute the common pathway linking emotions and organic body, can such informational trauma affect
one’s self-identity’s perception? On the other hand, the study of the epigenetic processes is providing a
bridge between the psychosocial world and the biological and the communication between central nervous
system and immune system turns to be crucial in self vs non-self differentiation (Mathewsa H, Janusekb L.,
Meneghetti A.). Such topic will be discussed, supported by current contribution on cellular identity and one’s
self-identity’s perception.

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O1899
TRUST IS IN THE EYE OF EMPLOYEE: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS
OF ORGANIZATIONAL TRUST IN EMPLOYEES’ NOTIONS
D09. Work and organization - Sustainable development and corporate social responsibility
Marina Zavartseva, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

This study investigated structural components and functions of organizational trust according to employees’
notions. The combination of direct (R.B.Shaw’s trust assessment survey) and indirect (the semantic
differential scale; the checklist of trust structural components) methods was used. The study evolves
statements of the theory of trust by R.J.Lewicki, D.J.McAllister & R.J.Bies (1998) by outlining the role of
relationship aspect as a basis for revealing the interdependence of trust’s structural components. This study
indicated that the direction in trust relationship between employee and organization differs in groups with
opposite estimation of trust’s level in organization: employees with high level of trust tend to perceive the
organization principally as a subject of relationship, i.e. “trustor”; in the group of low trust level the
organization is perceived as an object, i.e. “trustee”. Study provides evidence that high level of
organizational trust has a specific function – the function of organization’s idealization in the notions of
employees. Collected data on the sample of 378 employees of different organizations (commercial, medical,
educational) shows steadiness of notions of organizational trust between two culturally different samples
(one in Russia and another in Uzbekistan). Obtained data provide basis for express-diagnostic of trust in
organization and might be used for design of psychological training aiming high organization’s efficacy.

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O1901
EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF INFORMATION PERCEPTION: AN
EXPERIMENTAL CONTRIBUTION ON NEGATIVITY BIAS
CONDITIONING
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Marina Capasso, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

Background: negative information fatally attract people’s attention more than positive information,
suggesting the existence of an asymmetry in the way emotional contents are processed (negativity bias). Is
processing and emotional perception of information related to a specific predisposition set within the
subject? Aim: to assess differences in subjects’ perception of emotional contents and to evaluate if such
differences could be related to a specific subject inner predisposition. Methods: 40 subjects were included in
the analysis. Overall, 6 contents of various emotional value were administered in written (n=3, W) and
audiovisual (n=3, A) format. According to the order of format presentation, we identified Group A (n=20;
first W, then A contents) and Group B (n=20; first A, then W contents). Osgood semantic differential and
Kulikov scale were used to assess subjects’ content perception and dominant emotional state, respectively.
Results/Conclusions: we found that the same negative content was perceived worse by subjects not
previously exposed to other negative contents (5.6 vs 4.3 and 6.2 vs 5.5 [mean level of negativity perceived
for 1st vs 2ndcontent] in Group 1 vs 2, respectively; p<0.005), independently from its format. Such
difference was not observed for positive and neutral contents. An asymmetry between negative and positive
content processing does exist. Information hit the subject where he is already emotionally structured by
ancient memories, reactivating them.

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O1902
TREATING PHANTOM BREAST SYNDROME WITH EMDR : A PILOT
STUDY
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Marie-Jo Brennstuhl, University of Lorraine, Metz - France
Cyril Tarquinio, University of Lorraine, Metz - France
Pascale Tarquinio, University of Lorraine, Metz - France

Background: The aim of this research was to challenge the use of EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing - therapy in the treatment of the phantom breast syndrome. Methods: Thirteen patients
agreed to participate in this study and were treated by EMDR therapy, focusing on two target types:
traumatic events related to disease experience and phantom breast sensation. Quantitative evaluations were
conducted before the first session, just after the last session and as a follow-up three and six months after.
Intensity of the pain and intensity of the sensation were measured, as well as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,
anxiety and depression. Findings: Results show significant effectiveness of EMDR therapy on all
quantitative measures, but also show that EMDR approach can be an encouraging, non-invasive and
relatively short strategy. Discussion: While these results need to be completed by other studies covering a
larger population and the use of a control group, they are still encouraging because they suggest that a
psychological treatment based on EMDR techniques and adapted to the specificity of phantom breast
syndrome could be effective in bringing relief to patients.

951

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O1907
FATTY ACID STATUS AND COGNITIVE/BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS IN
CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
(ADHD): DATA FROM AN ITALIAN STUDY
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Alessandro Crippa, IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini; University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Stefania Conte, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Alessandra Tesei, IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini – Italy
Veronica La Riccia, IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini – Italy
Massimo Molteni, IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini – Italy
Maria Nobile, IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Sisters Hospitallers, FoRiPsi, Bosisio Parini, Albese con Cassano –
Italy

Objectives: As part of a larger randomized, intervention trial investigating the effect of docosahexaenoic acid
(DHA) in reducing symptoms in children with ADHD, this study aims to investigate whether a relationship
exists between circulating concentrations of FAs and clinical (behavioral and cognitive) measures of ADHD
difficulties in an Italian sample. Methods: 51 children with ADHD and 22 typically developing children aged
7 to 14 years were presented with six cognitive tasks from the Amsterdam Neuropsychological Tasks
(ANT); moreover, parents rated behavioral symptoms using Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ),
ADHD rating scale IV, Conners’ Rating Scale–R, Children’ Global Assessment Scale, Clinical Global
Impression-severity, Child Health Questionnaire (CHQ). A blood sample was taken from all participants for
analysis of the blood FA profile. Correlation analysis was performed between the cognitive tasks/behavioral
questionnaires and PUFAs parameters. Results: Children with ADHD presented with significantly lower
DHA and n-3/n-6 ratio, higher n-6/n3 ratio and arachidonic acid/EPA ratio. There were significant positive
correlations between PUFAs level and the response time and number of errors in cognitive tasks (ANT).
Moreover, significant correlations were also found between PUFAs, in particular DHA level, and behavioral
scales (SDQ and CHQ). Conclusions: These data confirm also in an Italian sample that children with ADHD
display abnormal essential fatty acid profiles, suggesting that PUFA deficiency could be one of the multiple
etiological factors of ADHD. Abnormalities in fatty acid profile were also significantly correlated with
performance on cognitive tasks and with behavioral ratings.

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O1912
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PERSONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SELFIDENTIFICATION OF RUSSIAN MANAGERS
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Elena Zavyalova, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Sofia Kosheleva, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Olga Voronina, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

The paper contains comparative analysis of results of testing and self-assessment of Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator, Cattell 16PF test and Belbin diagnostic technique on purpose to reveal gender distinctions among
138 Russian middle- and top-managers in their self-identification in professional and personal qualities and
behavior. Gender distinctions in the contents and size of divergences between results of testing and selfassessment of personal qualities of participants were found. The analysis of psychological characteristics of
male and female managers has revealed no significant differences in the "communicative qualities" and
"intellectual qualities" group and has revealed gender differences in the "regulatory qualities" group. The
research revealed gender differences in the preference of team roles and actual behavior during team
interaction, moreover between ideal and real behavioral models. At whole the results define the gender
differences between male and female managers and can be used to organization their professional
development and career promotion. Thus communication skills and interaction skills, general conative
qualities and behavioral skills in critical situations, emotional qualities present development zones for male
top managers. General conative qualities and behavioral skills in critical situations, planning skills and skills
of rational time distribution, emotional qualities, intellectual skills present development zones for female top
managers.

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O1919
INTEGRATING PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING AND
EMOTION DETECTION IN THE TREATMENT OF PTSD AND STRESS
RELATED PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Yuval Oded, Haifa University, Haifa – Israel

Physiology was neglected in psychotherapy for many years but recent advances in wearable sensor
technology and new algorithms for psychophysiological sensing open new ways to understand a clients'
affective state in real time. Work by Ledoux (1996) emphasize the special characteristics of the emotional
brain. This brain is responsible for emotions and physiology, but often functions separately from the cortex
and from cognitive influences. Hence, the physiological component in therapy becomes very important. This
is true especially in the case of PTSD and other stress related psychopathology. In their work on emotional
contagion, Levenson and Gottman (1983) proposed that when the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
physiology of two people shows ‘‘linkage’’(i.e., one person’s patterns of activation across the ANS measures
mirror those of another person), there is an emotional involvement. Cozolino (2002) describes two
components of therapy that optimize neuroplasticity: (1) "A safe and trusting relationship with an attuned
therapist". (2) "The maintenance of moderate levels of arousal". Objectives: Based on these findings and on
the understanding of emotion regulation processes (Gross, 2003) ,the presentation will focus on these main
points: (1) How exposure to emotion is practiced while using monitoring of psychophysiological measures.
Data of psychophysiological responses recorded during exposure therapy will be demonstrated - supporting
Porges' Polyvagal theory ( Porges, 2011). (2) By using constant multi-channel psychophysiological
monitoring the speaker will demonstrate how the information can serve as a beacon lighting the way for
psychological intervention. He will discuss ways in which the use real time psychophysiological monitoring
and emotion detection enhances planning of a personal "tailor made" therapeutic intervention, improves
therapeutic presence and therapeutic alliance, aids the process of effective psycho education, exposure
therapy and learning of self regulating techniques. Conclusions: The unique combination of real time
psychophysiological monitoring with psychotherapy significantly improves therapists ability to pace the
therapeutical process to fit the needs of his clients and in many cases, as will be demonstrated, leads to
higher effectiveness of the therapy and to the empowerment of the client. Keywords:
Psychophysiology,Psychotherapy, Emotion detection, PTSD, Stress.

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O1929
LONGITUDINAL RELATIONS OF SES AND CHILD REARING WITH
CHILDREN’S EMOTION REGULATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHILDREN FROM TURKEY
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Asiye Kumru, Ozyegin University, Istanbul - Turkey
Gustavo Carlo, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States
Francisco Palermo, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States
Zehra Gulseven, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States
Bilge Yagmurlu, Koc University, Istanbul - Turkey
Melike Sayil, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey

During the last two decades researchers and theorists on emotional development have highlighted the first
years of life as fundamental to emotion regulation (Eisenberg & Fabes, 1992). With regard to its vital role in
social functioning, scholars pay more close attention to understand the processes and factors that account for
individual differences in the development of emotion regulation and its socialization (Thomson & Meyer,
2007). This study examines the contemporaneous links between SES and responsive and harsh parenting
and the longitudinal associations of SES and responsive and strict parenting with children’s emotion
regulation among Turkish children. Total of 315 mothers and their children (Mage = 83 months, SD = 3.59)
participated. Mothers provided information about their employment status, education level, income at time
1, their childrearing practices at time 3, and their child’s emotion regulation at time 4. Results show that high
levels of SES at time 1 decreased strict parenting levels at time 3. In turn, low levels of strict parenting at
time 3 enhanced children’s emotion regulation levels at time 4. Additionally, socioeconomic status at time 1
was directly and positively associated with responsive parenting and children’s emotion regulation levels at
time 3. Overall, our findings suggest that during middle childhood punitive reactions as well as parents’
economic resources have consistent long term effects in the development of child emotion regulations.

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O1933
DEVELOPING THE SPECIALTIES IN PORTUGAL: EMPLOYABILITY
AND IDENTITY
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
David Dias Neto, Ordem dos Psicologos Portugueses, Lisbon - Portugal
Telmo Mourinho Baptista, Ordem dos Psicologos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal

The specialties of psychology are one of the major areas for professional development and affirmation of our
science. The goal of this communication is to present the process of developing the framework for the
specialties of psychology in Portugal. We reflect on several models of specialization throughout Europe and
the current framework of EFPA in this matter, while considering the contextual characteristics of Portugal
that have guided this process. We also describe the discussion process that has guided the development of the
specialties and highlight two major themes that have arisen in this discussion: employability and identity
concerns. Namely the potential impact of the specialties in the job market and the need to represent particular
identities in the specialties framework. We discuss how our current framework for specialization addresses
these issues and how this process can contribute to the discussion of the specialties of psychology in Europe.

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O1934
PORTRAYING MENTAL HEALTH AND ITS TREATMENT IN THE
WRITTEN MEDIA
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
David Dias Neto, Instituto Piaget, Almada - Portugal
Sónia Campos, Instituto Piaget, Almada - Portugal
Patrícia Tavares, Instituto Piaget, Almada - Portugal

The way written media portrays mental health and related treatments is an indicator of the social
representation of these phenomena. Furthermore, since the media can be used to reduce stigma and provide
information, knowing their current understanding of mental health can constitute a starting point for this
awareness. In the present study we aimed at analyzing two major Portuguese newspapers to find whether
mental health and related treatments are being positively portrayed and whether this representation has been
changing over the years. To achieve this aim we adapted two existing coding systems (Goulden et al., 2011;
Stuber&Achterman, n.d.). The news were selected using a set of key words and the news analyzed using the
adapted coding system. The time period considered was from 2004 to 2013 and special attention was given
to the years prior and after the economic crisis. The results show variation in how mental health and related
treatments are represented throughout the research period. These results are discussed with reference to
possible factors that may affect the representation of these concepts in written media. We hope to show how
the understanding of the social representation of mental health in these contexts is fundamental in reducing
stigma.

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O1938
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
SCALE FOR CHILDREN
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Manuel Sosa Correa, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida – Mexico
Lorenzo Agustin Rodriguez Ake, Caza Sonrisas, Hospital, Mérida - Mexico
Ricardo Castillo Ayuso, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida - Mexico

The main objective of this work is to analyse the psychometric properties of the Emotional Intelligence Scale
for Children (EIIE for its spanish name) in a sample of 84 children enrolled in the first year of elementary
school in the Mexican education system, all of them from the municipality of Tixpehual in the state of
Yucatán, Mexico. The total sample was composed by 50.6 % of males, and had an average global age of
12.75 years, being the minimum age of 11 and the maximum of 15. The internal consistency confiability was
verified through statistical analysis; the Crombach's Alfa was 0.712 for the global punctuation. Evidence of
convergence validity was found with the ESCQ through a Pearson Correlation between global punctuations
(r=0.416, p=0.001), as well as a correlation between the Wellbeing Generation subscale of the EIIE and the
TMMS24 (r=254, P= 0.03). In order to verify the predictive capability two models were stated: one to
predict the global punctuation of the ESCQ and another to predict the global punctuation of the TMMS 24;
EIIE subscales were used as predictors, and in both cases the model worked with one significant variable: the
Wellbeing generation subscale. The results found allow us to conclude that the EIIE has an aceptable internal
confiability and convergence validity with the ESCQ and the TMMS24, both highly validated instruments in
populations of spanish speakers.

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O1943
NEGATIVITY TOWARD THE RICH AMONG HONG KONG
UNEMPLOYED YOUTH: MEDIATING ROLE OF PERCEIVED UPWARD
MOBILITY
D06. Work and organization - Labour market, unemployment and flexicurity
Darius Chan, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Grand Cheng, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Winton Au, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Youth unemployment has become increasingly prominent on social agendas worldwide, and Hong Kong is
no exception. In this talk, we will present the wave-1data from an ongoing 2-wave longitudinal study
examining antecedents and consequences of employability among Hong Kong unemployed youth.
Employability, defined as subjective perception of the possibility of getting employed, has attracted
increasing research attention because of its diverse impacts. Here, we hypothesized that less employable
youth would perceive lower chance of moving the social hierarchy, which would in turn make them more
negative toward the rich. A total of 552 Hong Kong citizens (aged 16 to 27),who had been unemployed for at
least 3 months prior to the wave-1survey heldin mid2014, were recruited to complete our survey. Path
analyses were conducted to test our hypotheses and revealed a number of interesting findings, as supported
by various model fit indices. Key results include: 1) As hypothesized, employability was positively
associated with perceived upward mobility; 2) contrary to our hypothesis, upward mobility was positively
associated with negativity toward the rich; those who perceived better chances for moving up the social
hierarchy were instead more negative toward the rich; and 3) interestingly, the association between upward
mobility and negativity toward the rich was moderated by participants’ education level.Our findings shed
light on the societal implications of youth unemployment.

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O1948
DESIRE FOR INTERNAL CONTROL, AVERSION TO EXTERNAL
CONTROL AND LOCUS OF CONTROL: THEIR IMPACT ON
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Presenter: Hezhi Chen, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou - China
Jianhong Ma, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou – China

Locus of control (LOC) has often been implicated in discussions of psychological well-being on the
assumption that perceived control is an intrinsic need. However cultural psychologists suggest control
meaning varies cross culture and individual. Burger proposed the concept desire for control, the motivation
to obtain an internal control over the environment. Several researches suggest it should be included in study
of perceived control, though results are controversial. Here we explored the effect of desire for internal
control, aversion to external control and LOC on depression and anxiety. College students from China
(N=126) were given the Levenson’s Internal (I), Powerful Others (P) and Chance (C) LOC scales, a
modified Levenson’s IPC scales used to measure desire for I control (DI) and aversion to P control (AP) and
C control (AC), SCL-90 depression and anxiety subscales. Hierarchical regression results showed that: (1)
Low I scores and high DI scores were related to more depression and anxiety. High P scores and C scores
were related to more depression. (2) Only an I-DI interaction was found for depression and anxiety. Low I
scores predicted more depression and anxiety only for people with high DI scores. High DI scores predicted
more depression and anxiety only for people with low I scores. Our findings suggest that lower desire for
internal control but not higher acceptance of external control help people lacking of internal control improve
psychological well-being.

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O1953
THE EFFECT OF JUSTIFYING GENDER-RELATED SYSTEM ON
JUSTIFICATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST TEENAGE GIRLS
IN TURKEY
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Özlem Ersan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Bengi Öner-Özkan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

The principal objective of this study is to demonstrate the social contexts which leads to the legitimization of
domestic violence against adolescent girls and the effect of justifying gender-related system on justification
of domestic violence against teenage girls amongTurkish culture with married people. As measurement
tools, Justification of Domestic Violence Against Girls Scale (JDVAGS), Gender-Related System
Justification (GSJ) Scale and demographic information form were used. Firstly, 50 participants (25 male, 25
female) completed the semi-structure interviews that are transcribed and content analysed and then anew
scale was developed. For the main study there were 307 participants (141 male, 166 female) that completed
questionnaire. The age range of the participants was between 22 and 64 (M=41.7; SD= 7.47). Results of the
main study indicated that participants who supported gender-related system justification had higher tendency
to justify domestic violence against teenage girls. The major contributions of the current study were that
main domains are specified related to justification of domestic violence against teenage girls based on
Turkish social context, and a new scale was developed referred as Justification of Domestic Violence against
Girls Scale, and that the relationship between GSJand justification of domestic violence against teenage girls
with regard to Turkish context was investigated.

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O1954
ESTABLISHING THE DIAGNOSIS OF MILD HEPATIC
ENCEPHALOPATHY: NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING IN
CIRRHOSIS
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Mary Canellopoulou, Deree - The American College of Greece, Athens - Greece

Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is a highly prevalent neuropsychiatric syndrome, characterized by a
plethora of cognitive deficits within the spectrum of neurocognitive impairment in Cirrhosis (SO-NIC). In
the absence of recognizable clinical symptoms or widely accepted consensus for diagnosis,
neuropsychometric measures, especially those suitable for sequential use, would constitute an early
diagnostic indicator of subclinical forms of encephalopathy. In the present study, a group of cirrhotic
outpatients in Greece (n=68, mean age: 53.9) were compared to a group of healthy controls (n=62, mean age:
52.7), matched for age, sex, education and premorbid intellectual functioning, on a battery of both paperpencil and computerized neuropsychological tests. Cirrhotic patients demonstrated marked impairment in
domains such as attention, short-term memory, executive function, psychomotor abilities and speed of
information processing (P<0.05). Cognitive deficits also covaried with the severity of encephalopathy
documented by neurophysiological tests (r=0.602, P=0.012) and liver function as indicated by fibrosis
(r=0.741, P=0.028). Such findings are consistent with existing literature utilizing a variety of measures and
indicate that the observed pattern of impairment is not specific to cirrhosis but suggestive of other organic
brain syndromes with frontal-subcortical circuits involvement.

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O1960
EFFECTIVENESS OF LIFE SKILLS TRAINING ON EMOTIONAL
DISORDERS AMONG BOY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
F19. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society

Mahgol Tavakoli, University of Isfahan, Isfahan – Iran
Maryam Esmaeili, University of Isfahan, Isfahan – Iran

Introduction: Life skills have important role in promoting mental abilities for regulating emotions, self
awareness and social adaption in adolescents. The aim of this study was examination of effectiveness life
skills training on emotional disorders (anxiety and depression) among boy high school students. Method: the
research is semi-pilot and pretest-posttest with a control group. Among all high school boy students 3
schools were chosen randomly. All student of third grade from these school were examined by
Depression,Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) .Sixty students from whose that received between 42-84,
were selected randomly and they located in experimental group (30) and control group (30). Life skills
training program was held in 10 sessions for students in experimental group. Analysis of covariance was
used to examine this hypothesis. Results: analysis of experimental group before and after training revealed
significant difference in anxiety (F=8/43 and p<0/005) and depression (F=12/56 and p<0/001). Conclusion:
According to this study life skills training reduces anxiety and depression in boy high schools students. Key
words: anxiety, depression, life skills, adolescence

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O1963
DISCOURSES AND PRACTICES IN INSTITUTIONALISED NURSING IN
SOUTH AFRICA: CHALLENGES FOR CARE
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Kate Joyner, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa
Shefer Tamara, University of the Western Cape, Bellville - South Africa
Estian Smit, University of the Western Cape, Bellville - South Africa

South African nursing remains a largely feminised and devalued profession, further undermined by the
popular construction of nurses as indifferent and healthcare systems as hindered by multiple challenges.
Over the last twenty years of democracy, various efforts have been made in policy, practice and knowledge
production to address the challenges of the primary healthcare sector where nurses are central role players.
There are undeniable resource challenges in South Africa which may undermine caring practices; however,
this presentation foregrounds the dominant discourses that shape international and local nursing, arguably
mitigating against care that is democratic, socially responsive and sensitive to the diverse care needs of
communities and individuals. Drawing on Tronto’s political ethics of care and Foucaultian frameworks, the
processes currently shaping the experience of nurses and practices of care are analysed. Key themes are the
hierarchical, regulatory framework of surveillance in nursing, the dominance of biomedical discourse and the
mechanistic framework which fragments nursing practice. These aspects not only disempower nurses and
deny them recognition but, together with institutional disregard for the need for self-care, also reproduce a
system which is inherently unable to provide humane healthcare.

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O1966
THE ROLE OF BUSS AND PLOMIN'S TEMPERAMENTAL TRAITS IN
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXCLUSION AND AGGRESSION
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Karolina Konopka, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw - Poland
Joanna Rajchert, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw - Poland

Being excluded has a lot of negative consequences, but not everyone who feels rejected, behaves
aggressively to the same extent. Taking into account that temperamental traits may act as a risk factors in
the context of stressful conditions, the study aimed to examine the role of EAS temperamental traits as a
possible moderating factors of the relationship between exclusion and aggression. In experiment 1
participants (n = 96) first were excluded or included in Cyberball game and then competed with an another
opponent in a Competitive Reaction Time game (measure of displaced aggression). In experiment 2
participants (n = 140) first were rejected or accepted by the ostensible partner of interaction and then
evaluated the partner knowing that this assessment would contribute to the decision about partners' future job
(direct aggression index). Temperament was assessed with Buss and Plomin’s EAS Temperament Survey
measuring emotionality (dissatisfaction, fear, anger), activity, and sociability. The results showed that only
emotionality counts in exclusion-aggression link. In study 1 exclusion increased aggression but only in high
on trait anger individuals. In experiment 2 participants with high fear and dissatisfaction evaluated the
partner more negatively after exclusion than individuals low on these traits. The findings indicated that
emotional arousal may play different functions depending on the strength of exclusion and aggression
measurement.

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O1967
EXPLAINING EMPLOYEES’ RESPONSES TO ORGANIZATIONAL
CHANGE: A CULTURALLY MODERATED DUAL-ROUTE MODEL
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Shyhnan Liou, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China

The present research aims to examine the role of Eastern cultural practices in employees’ experiences of
major organizational change (OC). We grounded our research in the major organizational reforms of the
Industrial Technological Research Institute of Taiwan (ITRI), a world-leading research institute, in 2002 and
2012, as well as the reforms of the Taiwan Public Hospitals system in 2002. We proposed and tested a
culturally moderated dual-route model that trust in management mediates the effects of justice in
organization on employees’ primary appraisal (i.e., whether the employees perceive the OC as a threat or a
challenge), whereas psychological empowerment mediates the effects of work redesign on secondary
appraisal (i.e., whether the employees feel competent and resourceful to cope with the OC). More
importantly, we investigated the ways in which the cultural practices of Confucian Relationalism in the
workplace (i.e., loyalty to supervisors and close overlap between personal and work life among Chinese
workers) moderate the relation-based route through trust in management but not the task-based route. These
findings shed light on how research exploring Eastern cultural settings can provide a comprehensive
understanding of employees’ responses to organizational reforms.

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O1970
MAN AND EATING, FROM NUTRITION TO GRATIFICATION
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Michele Cusano, ASL Foggia 1, University of Foggia, Foggia – Italy
This paper aims to highlight western man’s progressive transition from eating for nutrition to eating for
gratification. In particular, this work wants to underline how humans’ relationship with food has gradually
changed in industrialized countries over the last few centuries; from being a mean to satisfy hunger,to being
a mean of gratification, through flavour, taste and palatal pleasure. In the western world, researching food is
no longer driven by the need to feed and survive, but essentially by taste, desire and pleasure. This radically
changes the nature and function of the food that people eat, as well as its type and quantity. For this reason,
western society moved from the fear of starvation to the fear of excess, from diseases caused by the lack of
food to those caused by food abundance, from the idealization of being fat to the idealization of being thin.
Food has become a psychic counterbalance, it no longer has anything to do with hunger and starvation and
the food that’s available, but instead it appears to be now more than anything related to the psychological
dimensions of frustration and gratification and the food we like. The analysis of the outlined process aims to
highlight the urgency and the need for psychology to intervene in this matter and to play an important role by
proposing attitudes and lifestyles that reduce the centrality of taste and flavour in the life of the western man,
whose tendency to develop a severe addiction to taste and palatal pleasure makes him more subject to
widespread severe and cronic diseases that undermine his health, serenity and social integration.

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O1974
RESEARCHERS IN STUDENT ENVIRONMENTS: COMMUTING
EXPERIENCES OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS
F21. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Valeria Pizzi, LaGuardia Community College, New York - United States
Ronald Moore, LaGuardia Community College, New York - United States
Tomoaki Imamichi, LaGuardia Community College, New York - United States

Existing research on student retention has focused on student attributes and has not given much attention to
environmental factors. Environmental factors may play a major role particularly for non-residential or
commuter colleges. Researchers in Student Environments (RiSE) explores environmental factors and is
involved in a series of studies exploring ways in which students negotiate their commute and ways in which
commuting and college experiences can be improved. Surveys with demographic background questions,
questions about commute and schools experiences based on ratings scales and open ended questions were
administered to 107 community college students from LaGuardia Community College. The data give insight
on how various aspects of commuting, such as commuting time, perceived stress, correlate with performance
and satisfaction with school, which may impact student retention.

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O1978
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT VIOLATIONS AND VOICE BEHAVIORS:
THE BOUNDARY CONDITIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PERCEPTION
AND JOB PERFORMANCE
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Yu-Hsuan Wang, National Chengchi University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
Changya Hu, National Chengchi University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
Jui-Chieh Huang, National Taipei University of Business, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

Employee voice behavior has been recognized as a key driver for increasing decision quality and improving
organizational or unit functioning.In the present study, we use social identity theory as our framework for
exploring whether organizational identification (OI)mediates the link between employee psychological
contract violations (PCV) and voice behaviors.Furthermore, this study investigates the moderated mediation
and three-way interaction effects that exist in the above relationship. Psychological contract violation, which
is an affective state, represents a strong negative emotional experience of an employee who feels betrayed
and angry. Social identity research suggests that a strong negative emotional response of individuals in social
groups (e.g. organization) is likely to result in self-identity threat (Aquino & Douglas, 2003; Henderson &
O’Leary-Kelly, 2012). When individual occurs identity threat, based on the group-value model, people
would doubt whether or not they are important members of a certain social group (Tyler, Degoey, & Smith,
1996).The present study suggests that organizational identification would have the mediating effect between
perceived psychological contract violation and voice behaviors because organizational identification implies
that the individual and the organization are one in the sense that the organization is included in an
individual’s self-conception in the workplace (van Knippenberg & Sleebos, 2006), thus a formal
employment relationship is necessary to help employee has created the organizational identity.Psychological
contract violation is likely to reduce levels of identification with the organization leading individuals to put
their interests before those of the organization (Cassar & Briner, 2011; Robinson, 1996), and decrease
employee self-worth and self-concept in the organization, this should result in less willingness on the part of
the employees to engage in extra-role behaviors which may contribute to the organization (Restubog,
Hornsey, Bordia, & Esposo, 2008). In other words, people would be more intrinsically motivated to engage
in voice behavior if they identify more with their organization (van Dick, van Knippenberg, Kerschreiter,
Hertel, & Wieseke, 2008).Amalgamating the above arguments, we propose: Hypothesis 1. Organizational
identification mediates the negative influence of psychological contract violation on voice behaviors.
Nevertheless, voice in organization often involves risks and costs for employee. According to social identity
theory, the most influential in shaping an employee’s attitudes and behaviors is to compare them with the
individual’s informal peer reference (Bamberger & Biron, 2007). Individuals bond themselves to and
identify with various work-based referent others within organizational life (Sluss & Ashforth, 2008). People
have tended to make social comparisons with those referent and close co-workers to collect information to
make decisions before their behaviors (Hogg & Terry, 2000, 2001). When employee unsure adopt which
kind of behavior will prompt them engage in social comparisons about which mode of action in response to a
given stimulus is appropriate (Bamberger & Biron, 2007). Voice behavior entails risk and subjective
uncertainty, promotes an employee’s tendency to make social comparisons precisely with whom the
individual most closely identifies, namely the members of their peer referent group (Bamberger & Biron,
2007; Morrison, 2011). After comparing with peer referent group (e.g. work-based colleagues) and

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normative inferences, people would make decisions for voice behavior. The decision is in accordance with
the beliefs and norms of their work-based referents, to help them construct a more positive self-image.
People would avoid behaviors that might be deemed by these others as normatively inconsistent (Bamberger
& Biron, 2007; Hackman, 1992). The social comparison process to make voice behaviors decision is similar
to “a favorable voice climate” what researchers have referred (Morrison, 2011; Morrison et al., 2011).When
others seldom display voice, only those employees who are highly identified with the organization have the
motivation to provide the voice. However, they referred voice climate to the group-level concept. In this
study, the perception of coworker’s voice behavior is referring to the individual-level concept and may vary
between different people. In summary, we propose that: Hypothesis 2. Employee perception of coworker’s
voice behaviors moderate the mediating effect of organizational identification on the relationship between
psychological contract violation and voice behaviors such the mediating effect is stronger when the
perception of coworker’s voice behaviors is lower. Employees who perceived fit with their job positively
predicts their job performance (Chi & Pan, 2012). High P-J fit indicates a good match between employees'
knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as the requirements of the job. In other words, the high-performance
employees have the ability to provide challenging promotive suggestion for the organization because they
can clearly understand how the organization works. Furthermore, job performance is a consequence of
feedback-seeking. High job performance could maintain or enhance employees’ self-image and provide them
abetter understanding of themselves as well as the organization’s expectations (Huang, 2012) to let them
have more capability to provide useful voice.If the employees who have worse job performance, they usually
are not easy to be trusted by their supervisors or coworkers. We suggest that if they perceive the coworker’s
voice behaviors are fewer, they are in a high uncertainty situation.Under these conditions, employees will be
less confident to speak up. Only those employees who are highly identified with the organization have the
motivation to provide the voice. Thus, we predict: Hypothesis 3. There is a three-way interaction effect of
organizational identification, perception of coworker’s voice behaviors, and employee job performance on
the relationship between psychological contract violation and voice behaviors, such that the mediating effect
is strongest when employee perception of coworker’s voice behaviors and job performance are both lower.
Using anonymous questionnaire design, the data were collected from 256 supervisor-subordinate dyadic fulltime employees in Taiwan over two time periods.We chose a three-week interval between waves of data
collection to minimize common method variance. We asked the subordinates to rate their PCV and PCVB at
Time 1, OI at Time 2. The supervisors were asked to evaluate the focal employee’s job performance at Time
1 and voice behaviors at Time 2.All items were translated from English into Traditional Chinese using the
back-translation skill (Brislin, 1980). The construct validity of variables in this study was examined through
confirmatory factor analysis. We used Mplus 6.11 and the maximum likelihood method of estimation to
compare our hypothesized model against more parsimonious models using χ2 difference tests.We
hypothesized 3-factor model for subordinates-rated variables, which includes PCV, OI, and PCVB. The
model yielded a good fit to the data (χ2 (101) =272.22, p< .001, RMSEA = .08, CFI = .95, TLI = .94, SRMR
= .05), and proved superior to three 2-factor models in which we combined PCV and OI (Δχ2 (2) = 613.43, p
< .001), PCV and PCVB (Δχ2 (2) = 617.02, p< .001), or OI and PCVB (Δχ2 (2) = 1024.78, p< .001), and a
1-factor model that merged all subordinates-rated variables (Δχ2 (3) = 1442.90, p< .001).We hypothesized 2factor model for supervisors-rated variables, which includes voice behavior and job performance. The model
also yielded a good fit to the data (χ2 (34) = 169.55, p< .001, CFI = .93, TLI = .91, SRMR = .04), and proved
superior to the 1-factor model in which we combined voice behavior and job performance (Δχ2 (1) =
334.37,p < .001). Our model was conducted with Hayes and Preacher’s (2012) SPSSPROCESS macro for
testing moderated mediation and three-way interaction effects. Hypothesis 1 predicted that PCV (X)would be
related negatively to voice behaviors (Y), and this relationship was fully mediated by OI after controlling
employee gender, age,organizational tenure, affect traits, and leader-member exchange quality (indirect
effect: β = .15, p< .05; direct effect of X on Y: β = .08, p = .24, BC 95% CI of -.06 to .22).Hypothesis 2
predicted that perception of coworker’s voice behaviors at moderate the relationship between OI and voice
behaviors. The results indicated that there was a marginal moderating effect of PCVB (β = -.07, p<

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.10).Hypothesis 3 predicted a three-way interaction effect of OI, PCVB, and employee job performance on
voice behaviors. We found the three-way interaction effect was statistically significant (β = .11, p< .05). The
results of this study indicate that psychological contract violations decrease employee voice behaviors
through their organizational identification, and this mediating effect is stronger when: a) employees
perceived their coworkers showing fewer voice behaviors, and b) employees who have lower job
performance.Our findings contribute to the psychological contracts literature in three key ways. First, we use
two waves and different source data indicate organizational identification is an important mechanism
resulting in psychological contract violations to supervisor-rated voice behaviors. Second, we suggest that
the perception of other coworker’s voice behaviors marginal impact the identification mechanism. We
introduced the influence of environmental perception what is seldom discussed in the psychological
contracts literature. Third, the three-way interaction effect of OI, PCVB, and employee job performance on
voice behaviors provides practical implications for leaders to know how to encourage voice behaviors.

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O1979
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONALITY META-TRAITS AND
FACEBOOK
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Selin Temizel, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Ömer Faruk Şimşek, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul – Turkey

The Big-Five Model suggests that Extraversion, Neuroticism, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and
Openness to Experience are major components of personality, empirically extracted from the research on
personality structure (Costa & McCrae, 1997). DeYoung et al. (2002) argued that Conscientiousness,
Agreeableness, and Neuroticism, which constitute Stability, represented a tendency to have a stable
emotional and social functioning; while Plasticity, including Extraversion and Openness to Experience,
reflected a tendency to engage with novel situations, suggesting Big-Two model. A recent attempt to provide
an explanation for correlations among Big Five, documented a general factor of personality (GFP), namely
Big-One, as a combination of positive personality states. The aim of this study is to understand whether
personality meta-traits could be observed in data based on multi-informant ratings provided from Facebook
(FB) users. The 10-Item Big Five Inventory was administered to 131737 FB users. Findings supported the
idea that Neuroticism and Extraversion play a large role in many personality inventories so that Wiggins
(1968) called these factors also “Big Two.” Results, however, as the number of informants increase,
indicated that Big-One model (15.09, 5: p<.001) is better than Neuroticism-Extraversion factors (27.43, 4:
p<.001) and the Big-Two model (13.75, 4: p<.001). This research is the first to investigate personality metatraits using FB data and multi-informant ratings.

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O1985
PARENTING STYLES AND PARENTAL DISCIPLINE AS PREDICTORS OF
VICTIMIZATION BY PEERS IN ADOLESCENTS: DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Olga Gómez-Ortiz, University of Córdoba, Córdoba – Spain

Most studies that have examined the role of parenting styles in bullying involvement, have focused on direct
analysis of this relationship. However, as Darling and Steinberg suggested, are not the parenting styles by
themselves but parenting practices that underlie them, which determine the child and adolescent
psychosocial development and therefore could be explaining the likelihood to engage in bullying and
victimization. The aim of this study was to know whether the parenting styles, directly, or indirectly through
discipline practices, can predict victimization by peers. A sample of 2060 Spanish high school students
(47.7% girls; M age = 14.34) completed three questionnaires: European Bullying Intervention Project
Questionnaire, Scale for the assessment of parenting style of parents of adolescents and Discipline
Dimensions Inventory. Different Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for boys and girls and with the
mother and father´s variables of parenting style and discipline were developed. These SEM showed a good
fit, confirming the importance of the relationship between parenting styles and discipline practices, and both
independent dimensions, as predictors of victimization. The results are discussed, highlighting the
importance of affection and communication, psychological control, promotion of autonomy and revelation,
as dimensions of parenting style positively or negatively associated with psychological aggression discipline
practice, which stands as a clear risk element, directly linked to the situation of victimization in all models.

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O1994
SUBJECTIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS
REDUCTION PROGRAM
Ieva Vasionytė, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Miglė Dovydaitienė, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania

The aim of our research was to examine subjective effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
(MBSR) 8-week program using qualitative methods and look more comprehensively to it‘s effectiveness.
Quantitative studies in clinical samples dominate in MBSR effectiveness research, however, because of it‘s
particularities it can‘t cover whole participants‘ experience (Nicholls, 2011). What is more, various MBSR
meta-analysis authors encourage to continue program application research, especially in general population
(Davis & Hayes, 2012; Bassam et al., 2013). Nine participants, 4 men and 5 women participated in
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, leaded by certified MBSR trainer. They took part in two
semi-structured interviews before and after the program. Qualitative data were analysed using across and
within case analysis. Four major themes of participant-named changes during the program emerged: work
effectiveness (improved concentration, planning skills, self-discipline and productivity), psychological wellbeing (positive emotions, self-kindness, senses of stability and control, decreased emotional sensitivity),
mindfulness (increased self-awareness and acceptance) and reduced levels of stress. These results not only
justify MBSR effectiveness, but provide suggestions for future research and show, that stress reduction is
only one of many other areas for MBSR application.

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O1996
CAN HUMANS GENUINELY FORGET THE WORDS THEY LEARNED BY
HEART?
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Michail D. Kozlov, Knowledge Media Research Center, Tuebingen – Germany
Veronika Nourkova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Alena Gofman, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

Traditionally research on intentional forgetting looked at the abilities to intentionally not-remember or at
failures in learning. In our study we newly demonstrate that participants are capable of genuine intentional
forgetting and that the process of forgetting can be supported by “short circuiting“ recall of the original
stimulus onto itself. 102 undergrads aged 19-22 had to learn the made up translations of 12 Russian words
into a fake Shumerian language. Those 58 students who were capable of perfectly recalling each word pair in
a free recall test were invited for a follow-up session. They were presented with the 12 original Russian
words paired with onscreen instructions to either “remember” the Shumerian translation, “forget” the
translation, continuously “repeat” the Russian word, or do mental arithmetic (control condition). An hour
later the participants were given a strong incentive to reproduce all 12 word pairs correctly. Participants
recalled significantly fewer “translations” from the “forget” (76% correct) and the “repeat” (74%) conditions
then from the “remember” (89%) and the control (85%) condition. Thus it seems that not only are people
capable of genuine intentional forgetting, but that in vocabulary learning forgetting can be fostered by
strengthening the association of an original word stimulus with itself, a process likely related to Pavlovian
extinction.

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O1998
ETHNIC IDENTITY AND CONTINGENCIES OF SELF-WORTH IN YOUTH
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
Aldona Vaičiulienė, Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences, Vilnius – Lithuania

Ethnic identity refers to a feeling of oneself as a member of a group. It develops over time through
exploration, learning and commitment to the ethnic group (Phinney & Ong, 2007). The study aims to reveal
links between ethnic identity and contingencies of self-worth among Lithuanian youth. Previous studies,
when global self-esteem data were obtained by using Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale, didn’t give a
homologous answer. Self-esteem require a more detailed study, revealing its different aspects.The
Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure-Revised developed by Phinney and Ong (2007) was applied for
measuring ethnic identity in the current study. Contingencies of domain self-esteem were measured by The
Contingencies of Self-Worth Scale (Crocker et al., 2003). The authors identified seven domains which
contribute to individual’s global self-esteem: approval from others, appearance, competition, academic
competence, family support, virtue, and God’s love. The results show a positive ethnic identity association
with self-worth among youth. It was found that some contingencies of self-worth lead to a better prediction
of ethnic identity. The results contribute to understanding of the reasons for young Lithuanian people to
emigrate from the country.

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O2003
HELP-SEEKING BARRIERS AFTER SUICIDE OF A CLOSE RELATIVE
E21. Health and clinical intervention - Psychological processes in mental disorders and care
Odeta Geležėlytė, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Vaiva Klimaitė, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania

Every suicide leaves from 10 to 15 suffering people (Dyregrov, 2009). Suicide survivors suffer from
emotional, somatic and social difficulties (McMenamy, Jordan, &Mitchell, 2008; Pitman et al., 2014). As a
result, they are often in need of help. However, the main problem is when the bereaved do not seek desirable
help from their social network or professionals. Previous studies do not provide clear and broad view of what
hinders suicide survivors from seeking for help from their subjective perspective. The purpose of this study
is to analyze and describe suicide survivors’ social and professional help-seeking barriers. 23 suicide
bereaved (20 female, 3 male, average age 42 y.), who lost their close relative from 1 to 2 years before, were
interviewed (average duration 67 min.). Thematic analysis (Boyatzis, 1998; Braun & Clarke, 2006) was used
for the data examination. The research revealed that factors, affecting avoidance of seeking for social
network members’ and professional help, are associated with suicide survivor himself/herself (state after the
loss, attitudes towards help-seeking, self-stigma), survivor’s social network or professionals (inappropriate
behavior, poor quality help offered) as well as cultural context. These results suggest that it is important to
take into account help-seeking barriers lying in all three levels - individual, survivor’s surroundings and
cultural context - when motivating bereaved to seek for help.

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O2005
APPLICABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING
IN SUBJECT WITH INTELLECTIVE DISABILITY AND BEHAVIORAL
DISORDERS
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Giovanna Teresa Pontiggia, ASL Bari, Bari - Italy
Ilaria Gallicchio, ASL Bari, Bari – Italy
Laura Prospero, ASL Bari, Bari – Italy

Social Skills are acquired through a continuous learning process, but when those mechanism are missing (as
in the case of intellective disabilities) it is possible to teach them using a specific methodology. Since social
ability deficiency is considered a marker of vulnerability to psychopathology, we also tried to let subjects
develop the ability to maintain socials relations and role learning. Here, we studied two patients affected by
severe intellectual disability in comorbidity with behavioral disorders which shown relational and adaptive
difficulties. The project was carried out by 2 weekly meetings for a cumulative period of 12 months. The
project goals were: (1) To educate subjects to express themselves without invading other’s space; (2) To
reeducate inadequate behaviors; (3) To develop self-regulation; (4) To direct teach functional behaviors; (5)
Generalization of acquired skills to different life contexts. To obtain the goals mentioned above,we
developed structured actions, as:(1) Training for operators and family members; (2) Evaluation of a baseline
level through the VABS scale, and 6 and 12 months follow up; (3) Implementation of structured method,
during the training phases, based on cognitive - behavioral techniques; (4) Feedback meetings with family
members. The training promotes: (1) a better self-control; (2) the learning of adequate behavior; (3) the
acquisition of consciousness of own emotions and needs and those of others; (4) the active cooperation in the
learning process.

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O2011
JAPANESE EMPTINESS (MUNASHISA) IN LIFETIME: DIFFERENCE IN
TREATING THE FEELING BETWEEN OLDER AGE AND ADOLESCENT
B06. Development and Education - Emotion and self
Maaya Ooue, Tokyo University, Tokyo - Japan

“Emptiness” (Munashisa in Japanese) is felt commonly in Japan, yet there are few studies of what the feeling
is, when it arises, whether it changes by age, and other topics. The purpose of this study is to compare the
older age’s stanceon emptinessor their ways to treat itwith those of adolescents. The data takenfrom semistructured interviews with 14 people in older stage (7 men, 7 women; age of 62-78) and 13 people in
younger stage (7 men, 6 women; age of 20-25) were each analyzed with Constructing Grounded Theory
Approach. The result indicates the two generations’ differencein whether or not they act after emptiness
arises. Concretely, the feeling lets the older age accept their loss of control in their lives and keep them from
new activities. On the other hand, many of younger participants think that emptiness calms them down and
motivates them to try new activities. Further studies and analyses will clarify similarities and differences
infacing the feeling among various generations in Japan.

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O2013
SURVEY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ADHERENCE
TO TREATMENT AMONG CORONARY HEART DISEASE PATIENTS
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Mariia Iakovleva, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

The research is devoted to the actual in clinical psychology problem of adherence to treatment among
patients with chronic diseases. It is an important factor in determining overall healthcare outcomes, also after
surgical intervention. Literature shows that adherence among Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) patients after
coronary bypass surgery is poor. That is why despite the objective improvement in health state, rates of
physical health in some patients decline. A program of a complex research including the study of emotional,
cognitive, personality, motivational characteristics of CHD patients was developed. A group of 50 patients
(60% adherent and 40% non-adherent) was already examined. The preliminary data analysis showed the
following tendencies. Both groups were found to have the desire to show their best, and to be introverts. The
study of the predictive value of the characteristics with respect to the degree of adherence revealed that rare
use of the coping strategy “positive revaluation” in combination with high figures of the ergopatic attitude
towards illness is significantly connected with non-adherent behavior. This study showed that wide range of
patients’ psychological characteristics is potentially significant for the definition of compliance. Thus, it may
be assumed that psychological methods can be used for its improvement and therefore of patients’ physical
well-being, and it is advisable to develop programs of psycho-social rehabilitation for patients.

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O2015
THE INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EATING
STYLES AND CUE REACTIVITY FOR WOMEN
Nağme Kaşmer, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey
Gonca Soygüt Pekak, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey

This study aims to investigate the effect of cue exposure on craving and galvanic skin responses (GSRs) for
overweight/obese and normal-weight women. According to the literature, physiological and subjective
responses to the food related cues could differ between obese and normal-weight individuals. Hence, it is
thought that overweight/obese and normal-weight women would give different responses when they were
exposed to the sight and smell of chocolate and their eating styles could have an effect on these responses.
The Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ), Bulimia Investigatory Test Edinburghand Demographic
Information Form were answered by 321 women.The craving scores and GSRs of 60(30 overweight/obese,
30 normal-weight) women who got the highest scores on the subscales of the DEBQ were used for the
analysis.The results show that participants scored significantly higher on craving after being exposed to the
chocolate cues, and their GSRs significantly increased during the exposure than baseline measure. Normalweight women’s craving scores were significantly higher than overweight/obese women. Overweight/obese
women had significantly higher scores on GSRs than normal-weight women when they were exposed to the
sight of chocolate. Participants’ craving scores and GRSs did not significantly differ in terms of the eating
styles. To sum, this study supports the notion that cue exposure could lead to different responses among
overweight/obese and normal-weight women.

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O2023
THE PSYCHOSOCIAL CAREER COUNSELLING SERVICE (CCPO) AS
“OBSERVATORY OF CHANGE”: THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN THE
UNIVERSITY CHOICE
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Chiara Annovazzi, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

The CCPO was established in 2001 within the Psychology Faculty of the University of Milano-Bicocca in
order to reduce the number of university drop-outs. It offers guidance on a wide variety of career concerns
and helps students to maintain their career goals and make aware career choices. The theoretical framework
refers to the pragmatist and mutual Empowerment construct (Rappaport,1981; Zimmermann,1998; Cornish,
2004 & 2006) and the perspective of Life Design (Savickas & al., 2009), focusing on the concrete conditions
of existence and on the situated economic and social environment in which the individual is engaged. The
user profiles, the questions and the student paths are recorded in a data-base: in that way the Service has a
role of “Observatory of change”. The data show an increase of critical issues and a new theme in Italy: the
presence of the parents of prospective and current students. In fact, given the current crisis in the world of
work and in line with a traditional Italian image of the role of parents, it was noted an increase of the need of
parents to direct their children to a safe path. For this reason, we have investigated for the first time in Italy
the parents level of resilience, hope and optimism (La.RIOS, 2012), important constructs to cope with the
crisis and to build a possible future, in relation to the effects on the university choices of their children. The
paper presents preliminary data about parents influence on their university children.

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O2042
PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE DECISION MAKING
AND REALIZATION PROCEDURES OF CADAVERIC ORGAN
DONATIONS: A GREEK STUDY
C15. Culture and society - Qualitative methods
Konstantina Podara, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki - Greece
Maria Dikaiou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki - Greece

The rates of cadaveric organ donation and transplantation are considered very low worldwide despite the
increased need for human organs that exist. Especially Greece holds one of the last positions in the ranking
of the European Countries, regarding the number of transplantations carried out. The present study,
approaching organ donation not as an isolated action, but as a series of actions which take place into a
system of relationships, focuses on decision making procedures and studies the social and psychological
factors which confine this procedures. This socio-clinical research approach has been inspired and influenced
by hermeneutic theoretical tradition and social representation theory and adopts a qualitative methodological
perspective using Grounded Theory to analyze “in depth” interview data. The participants of the study were:
1) members of families who have been asked for donation and 2) health professionals, especially doctors
from Intensive Care Units and transplantation coordinators, both groups of people who have the experience
of organ donation procedures.The specialized purposes of the study were to analyze the meanings that
individuals themselves attribute to their experience, as well as to analyze the relationship between the two
groups who have been involved with the organ donation procedures and finally their relationship with the
Greek institution of organ donation and transplantation. Analysis indicates that the members of the two
groups face similar dilemmas regarding organ donation decision and that organ donation procedures obtain
various and especially conflicting meanings. Participants, based on their personal experience, seem to regard
organ donation decision, not only as a decision burdened by diverse and crucial dilemmas, but also as an
expression of the identity of the person who decides. In addition, analysis indicates that the meanings which
participants of the two study groups give to their experience have been influenced by the attitudes and the
stereotypes that every group already had for each other and also by the interaction that took place among
them during the organ donation procedures.

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O2043
EFFECTS OF LEARNERS’ BELIEFS, MOTIVATION, AND COGNITION
ON PREPARATORY LEARNING BEHAVIORS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Keita Shinogaya, Nihon University, Tokyo – Japan

This study examined how learners’ beliefs, motivation, and cognition affect their preparatory learning
behaviors. 219 Japanese junior high school students (age range: 12-15) were participated in this study. They
responded to the questionnaire asked about their beliefs about learning, their motivation, perceived utility
and cost for doing preparation, and preparatory learning behaviors (e.g., reading textbook and solving
problems beforehand) in mathematic learning. The final model earned by the path analysis (GFI = .983,
AGFI = .945, CFI = .992, RMSEA = .042) revealed that learners’ intrinsic motivation directly increased
preparatory learning (= .29p< .01). It was also found that intrinsic motivation increased perceived utility (=
.45p< .01) and decreased perceived cost related to preparation( =-.17, p< .01).On the contrary, learners’
belief that rote memorizing is more important than meaningful learning had positive influence on perceived
cost (= .27, p< .01). Perceived utility positively influenced (= .26, p< .01) and perceived cost negatively
influenced (= -.13, p< .05) on learners’ preparatory learning. Preparation is an important activity that enable
students to understand the contents of classroom lessons more deeply. The results of this study suggest that
intervening to motivation and beliefs about learning can increase preparatory behaviors at home and deepen
their understanding contents of daily classroom lessons at school.

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O2049
IMPACTS OF ATTRIBUTIONAL STYLE AND IMPLICIT THEORY OF
INTELLIGENCE ON JOB STRESS AMONG TEACHERS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Vivienne Y.K. Tao, University of Macau, Macau – Macau
Ka Hou Lam, University of Macau, Macau – Macau
Chi Wo Leung, University of Macau, Macau – Macau
Chit Iam Sun, University of Macau, Macau – Macau

To gain a better understanding of the cognitive causes of teachers’ job stress and satisfaction in the school
setting, the roles of teachers’ implicit theory of intelligence and their attribution to students’ academic
performance on teachers’ job stress were examined in the current study. There were over 290 teachers of
secondary and primary schools participated in the questionnaire survey. Findings showed that the positive
relationship between teachers’ ability attribution to students’ academic failure and job stress was fully
mediated by their entity theory of intelligence. Results suggested that teachers who attribute students’
academic failure to students’ inability are more susceptible to job stress and less satisfied with their jobs
when they view intelligence as a fixed and unchangeable entity. Accordingly, interventions for stress
reduction among teachers in school setting are discussed.

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O2050
A COMPARE OF ADHD AND LD IN CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL
SAMPLES BY WISC-IV
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Hilal Kaya, Ankara University, Ankara - Turkey
Gulsen Erden, Ankara University, Ankara - Turkey
Nilhan Sezgin, Ankara University, Ankara - Turkey
Tuba Gumussoy, Ankara University, Ankara - Turkey

There is a growing body of intelligence in terms of cognitive process such as perception, memory, creativity,
problem solving and reasoning. Psychological scales that are used to assess the intelligence are also been
vital to evaluate psychological disorders such as ADHD and LD. The main aim of this study is to compare
the WISC-IV subtest, index and full-scale scores of three groups of children. The two groups are diagnosed
ADHD and LD,the comparison group did not receive any clinical diagnosis. The additional aim is to find out
whether there are differences between the WISC-IV profiles of children with ADHD or LD from their peers
with normal intelligence and having no psychiatric or neurological symptoms.The groups consist of 13
normal children and 13 children with LD, 13 children with ADHD. The subjects were age between 7-16. All
children have completed the WISC-IV. The results of the study suggest that children with ADHD or LD
have significantly lower index scores in contrast to comparison group with no clinical diagnosis. While
observing significantly different Verbal Comprehension, Working Memory and Processing Speed Index
scores for clinical and control groups,no significant difference exists in Perceptual Reasoning Index scores.
Findings in the study are consistent with the results of similar works in the international literature. Even
though small number of participants in the sample is a limitation of the work. It's expected to serve as a
preliminary study for the future research.

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O2055
MACRO-PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS PREDICT REGIONAL
ECONOMIC RESILIENCE DURING A MAJOR ECONOMIC CRISIS
F20. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychological choices on environmental versus economical sustainability
Martin Obschonka, Saarland University, Saarbrücken - Germany
Michael Stützer, Ilmenau University of Technology, Ilmenau – Germany
David B. Audretsch, Indiana University, Bloomington – Germany
Peter J. Rentfrow, University of Cambridge, Cambridge – Germany
Jeff Potter, Atof. Inc, Cambridge - United States
Samuel D. Gosling, University of Texas at Austin, Austin - United States

Global Recessions such as the Great Recession of 2008-2009 shape the circumstances and prospects of
hundreds of millions of people across the globe. These economic shocks exert their power by triggering a
massive, instant slowdown of local economies, with long-term consequences for the economic trajectories of
regions and the prosperity of the people living there. The knock-on effects can be felt across a wide array of
economic, political and social indicators, and have commanded the attention of scholars and policy makers
alike.However, the economies of some regions show considerably more resilience to such crises than others
do. So what features might allow some regions to maintain their economic vitality in face of recessions while
their neighbors succumb? What makes some regions strong, in spite of severe macro-economic fluctuations?
Is it purely a good economic infrastructure – or do other “hidden” factors, like the personality of a region,
also play a role?We therefore examine whether macro-psychological factors of regions are able to predict the
reaction of local economies to a major global crisis. While prior approaches to understanding economic
resilience have focused on regional economic infrastructure, we draw on research highlighting the key role
played by psychological factors in individual-level economic behaviors (Tversky&Kahneman, 1974). In
particular, we test whether differences in the macro-psychological make-up of regions can help explain
localized resilience to economic adversity, over and above the role played by structural economic factors.
Specifically, we examine links between regions’ levels of psychological traits and their degree of economic
slowdown during the Great Recession of 2008-2009. We assessed economic slowdown by means of changes
in the local startup rates during the crisis (between 2007-2009). Start-up rates reflect entrepreneurial activity
in a region and perceived current and future opportunities. High start-up rates reflect optimism and
opportunity, and low start-up rates indicate pessimism and diminished opportunities. In the regions of two
major Western economies, we assess the aggregate levels of the Big Five personality traits plus an
entrepreneurial personality profile and we index economic slowdown in terms of changes in the regions’
entrepreneurial vitality. We analyze data from two large psychological datasets from the United States
(N=933,312; 366 Metropolitan Statistical Area) and Great Britain (N=417,217; 375 Local Authority
Districts). To control for standard economic factors that are usually discussed in the economics literature on
resilience, we consider the region’s industry structure, endowment with knowledge (1) human capital
assessed via the regional share of the working-age population with a higher education; 2) patents per
1,000,000 capita), financial capital (the region’s employment share in the finance sector), gross domestic
product, unemployment, and housing prices. The results reveal a substantial economic slowdown during the
crisis. Specifically, the average start-up rate in US regions was relatively stable in the years before the Great
Recession reaching a peak of 5.95 per 1,000 employees in 2007 but dropping by 30% to 4.18 in 2009. A
similar picture emerged in GB, with start-up rates dropping by 17%, from 11 start-ups per 1,000 employees
in 2007 to 9.11 in 2009. However, these general trends masked considerable variation across regions. What

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predicts this regional variation? We ran OLS regression using the macro-psychological variables (the
region’s average scores of the Big Five traits and of an entrepreneurial Big Five profile) and economics
resilience factors as independent variables. We controlled for the region’s population density and the initial
level in the local startup rates in 2007 (before the crisis). With regard to the macro-psychological features,
the analyses delivered a remarkably consistent picture across the two countries. In both countries, more
emotionally stable regions and regions with a more prevalent entrepreneurial personality make-up showed a
significantly lower economic slowdown during the crisis. In Great Britain, a higher prevalence of openness
had an additional protective effect. In contrast, the traditional economic structural factors such as GDP,
knowledge, or industry structure exhibited mixed results. In fact, from all potential resilience factors that we
had studied in our analyses, the macro-psychological features delivered the most robust and consistent
results. Generally, these findings highlight the value of expanding both traditional research perspectives and
public policy foci that currently prioritize the role of economic infrastructure. Instead, future approaches
dealing with the reactions and resistance of local economies to macroeconomic shocks should also take into
account the characteristic macro-psychological features of regions. The present results indicate that “hidden”
factors such as regional personality characteristics matter not only for the region’s economic outcomes in
general but also for the region’s economic vitality during a major macroeconomic crisis like the Great
Recession of 2008-2009, widely regarded as the worst economic collapse since the Great Depression. Hence,
the region’s affectedness by such global crises, and related societal and economic costs, may depend, at least
in part, on the region’s cultural make-up and macro-psychological climate. This means that regions may not
always react in a rational way in terms of the predictability of their economic performance during major
crises. Our results rather indicate that it is not only the “rational effect” of the visible economic infrastructure
that matters for economic resilience but also the effect of the more “hidden”macro-psychology of the region.

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O2058
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: REFLECTIONS ABOUT CAREGIVERS'
EXPERIENCES THROUGH A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Presenter: Roberta Leonardi, Cooperativa Etnos, Centro Alzheimer Etnos, Caltanissetta - Italy

Alzheimer's disease leads to the loss of cognitive and functional abilities until the patientis completely
dependent upon caregivers. High levels of stress often compromise emotional and socio-relational spheres in
caregivers until their personalities are “cancelled”. Qualitative method has been used in a group-analitic
approach and this study allowed caregivers to give voice to their sufferings and to show their identities, that
are often forgotten. The research has been conducted on six caregivers of Alzheimer's patients, taking part in
a psychological support group. All subjects were asked ad hoc clinic interview questions and answers have
been processed with the “T-LAB” software.This study shows how useful a psychological group can be,
starting from the hipothesys that such an experience allows caregivers to repossess their personal identities.
Indeed, the group represents a protected space where participants can share information and advice on how
to look after and manage their relatives affected by Alzheimer's desease. But above all, psycological group is
a place where thinking about oneself as an individual -and not only as a caregiver- becomes possible.

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O2063
CAN WE HONESTLY COMMUNICATING FALSE INFORMATION
WITHOUT MISLEADING THE LISTENER?
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Sophie Henry, University of Paris 8, Saint-Denis - France
Marcel Bromberg, University of Paris 8, Saint-Denis - France

According to the principle of relevance (Sperber& Wilson, 1995), if in an exchange, a person requests the
time, the other answer approximated (9:30 to 9:26), whatever the type of watch (analog/digital). The key for
the speaker is to ensure that the listener is representation of thought communicated relevant enough to be
treated with the minimum of effort. Extending the work of Van der Henst Carles & Sperber(2002), the
research aims to clarify here the contexts in which a literally false statement communicates information with
maximum relevance. We assume that the probability of giving a rounded time will be higher in a social
context without desired precision (cafe) than not (station), regardless of the type of watch of the respondent.
The experimenter asked the time to 943 men and women, with a digital or analog watch, in a station vs café,
justifying his request or not: "because my watch has stopped". The results show that it is in the station, or
cafe with a justification, of the request that people give a more precise answer. But contrary to our
expectation, people with a digital watch give a more precise time. Our goal was to control the sexe of
subjects assuming no a priori differences. However, women give more precise hour provided justification
and especially on the cafe. We will make interpretations in terms of stereotypes. Thus, under the principle of
relevance, express his thoughts literally is not always the best way to communicate with the maximum
relevance.

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O2088
THE RELATIONSHIP OF AMBIVALENT SEXISM AND RELIGIOUS
ORIENTATION TO TURKISH MEN AND WOMEN’S HONOR BELIEFS
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Suzan Ceylan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Nuray Sakallı Uğurlu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Peter Glick, Lawrence University, Appleton - United States
Gülçin Akbaş, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
İrem Metin Orta, Atılım University, Ankara - Turkey
We explored how religiosity and ambivalent sexism differentially relate to Turkish women and men’s honor
beliefs.In “honor cultures” such as Turkey (Nisbett& Cohen, 1996), honor codes specify virtuous behavior in
highly gender-specific ways that support male power and female subordination (e.g.,Vandello&Cohen,
2003), including violence against “disobedient” women (Sev’er&Yurdakul, 2001). We sought to understand
what might lead Turkish women to accept honor beliefs that disadvantage themselves and their gender. To
this end, Turkish participants (460 women, 188 men) completed the Ambivalent Sexism Inventory, Religious
Orientation Scale, and Honor Endorsement Index. Regression analyses revealed that religiosity and
ambivalent sexism predict honor belief endorsement for both men and women; but gender moderated how
sexism related to honor beliefs. Specifically, women’s honor beliefs were better predicted by benevolent
sexism, whereas men’s honor beliefs were better predicted by hostile sexism. We suggest that benevolent
sexism plays a particularly important role in women’s willingness to endorse honor beliefs by providing a
subjectively positive image of and promised rewards for women who accept a subordinate role to men.
Therefore, efforts to combat honor codes might do well to address reducing women’s adherence to
benevolent sexism (e.g., through increased economic opportunities) and by campaigning within religious
organizations to ameliorate or reinterpret sexist teachings.

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O2091
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Sergey Manichev, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Evgeniy Astapenko, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

The main goal the research was to develop a theoretical ecology model of professional development
(Mumford et al., 1990) and build an empirical model, that links together the organizational context
(including the organizational discourse) of professional development, the requirements to the employee and
interactive processes (management techniques, participation, knowledge sharing) as tools for coping with the
working situation. The connection between the structural characteristics of organizations and organizational
options of discourse was analyzed. It was shown that the characteristics of organizational discourse (issuerelated and partly genre characteristics) are associated with the level of professional development of the staff
(first study among 232 employees). Structural empirical model of professional development was built
(second study among 282 employees) linking the success of coping (career steps), the actual working
situation (organizational conditions, the stiffness of the requirements) with the structure of organizational
interactions. Organizational interactions themselves are in certain relations between them: management
techniques determine the capability or incapability of wide involvement of employees in organizational
activities (participation), the width of participation as interaction beyond the scope of narrow work roles, in
turn, is prerequisite to ability of knowledge sharing in organization.

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O2101
DEVELOPMENT OF WEBBASED PSYCHOTECHNOLOGIES FOR CPRELAATED LIFE LONG LEARNING-SYSTEM
F10. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychotechnologies and life-long learning
Katrine Jorgensen, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen – Denmark

In this project, our task was to develop a web-based life-long product-concept for people with cerebral palcy
(CP) and their parents. The concept was to address the need of parent support and enhance the ability of
coping in connecting with transitions fasces in life. Earlier studies point out these two aspects as important
focus areas. To unfold these two aspects we used semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions. We
interviewed parents to children age 22 month to 16 years and young grownups with CP. Our findings
matched results from earlier studies concerning indication of abnormal level of stress in parents and the
specific periods where the level of stress rises. Furthermore, the results from the interviews gave us a
hypothesis about what sort of content the webbased psychoteknologi need, when it’s needed and in which
form it could be presented. Further studies must evaluate this. Our small sample reduces the reliability of the
findings, on the other hand does the supporting results from earlier studies enhanced the reliability.
Altogether, it gives us a reliable and important input for the development of the product.

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O2105
MENTALIZATION AND OVERWEIGHT - HOW FAR GOES THE
INFLUENCE OF MATERNAL REFLECTIVE FUNCTIONING?
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Anja Keitel-Korndörfer, University Leipzig, Leipzig – Germany
Verena Wendt, University Leipzig, Leipzig – Germany
Annette M. Klein, University Leipzig, Leipzig – Germany
Kai von Klitzing, University Leipzig, Leipzig – Germany

Introduction: Parental overweight has been identified as an elementary risk factor for childhood overweight
(Agras et al., 2004). Besides biological factors, parental behavior and familial interactions may influence
children’s eating behavior and weight development. In the context of familial interactions, recent research
(Fonagy et al., 2003) showed that a lack of mother’s reflective functioning (RF) results in deficits in emotion
regulation of the child. Those deficits might be a possible predictor for compensatory eating behavior like
emotional eating and, in consequence, for childhood obesity. Method: By analyzing data from 60 mothers
(30 normal weight; 30 overweight) and their children, 1;6 to 4;11 years old, we (a) compared the quality of
mother’s reflective functioning (measured with the AAI-RF, Fonagy et al., 1998) between obese and normal
weight mothers and (b) explored whether the eating style or the weight of the child were influenced by
mother’s reflective functioning. Results and Discussion: Compared to normal weight mothers, obese mothers
did not show a different RF. Further, RF neither had an influence on child’s emotional eating nor on child’s
weight. However, results show that emotional eating of the mother mediates between RF and her own BMI
group. The role of RF in the context of overweight will be discussed.

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O2112
THE INTERACTION EFFECT OF PERSONALITY AND RELATIONAL
SELF-REGULATION ON POLITICAL PARTICIPATION: A STUDY ON
OCCUPYGEZI
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behavior
Yesim Uzumcuoglu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Burcu Tekes, Middle East Technical University & Isik University, Ankara - Turkey

The aim of the present study is to estimate the interaction effect of personality dimensions (i.e., extraversion,
conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness to experience, negative valance) and relational selfregulation (RSR) on political participation about Occupy Gezi which occurred in Turkey. Since millions of
people participated to protests, it is important to understand relational perspective behind Occupy Gezi. Data
was collected from 419 (%71.1) female and 170 (%28.9) male, a total of 589 participants. An online webbased questionnaire was used for data collection. Moderation analysis results showed significant interaction
effects of personality dimensions and RSR, and also their direct effects on political participation. The
interaction effects of agreeableness, openness to experience and neuroticism with relational self-regulation
on political participation were significant. The direct effects of extraversion and RSR on political
participation were also significant. Since out of six moderations, only three of them were significant; it can
be concluded that people participated in Gezi Protests did not only showed participation based on their
relational decisions.

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O2115
MOTIVATION IN COUPLES RELATIONSHIP
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
José de Abreu-Afonso, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisboa - Portugal
Isabel Leal, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisboa - Portugal
Vera Proença, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisboa - Portugal

The present research intended to study the motivation in couples and among genders.
In the approach to motivation many perspectives were developed, some pointing the person as the
centre of his/her own motivation, others focused on external rewards and their role (Mayer, Faber &
Xu, 2007), previewing of the current concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Our work takes
into account Deci and Ryan’s Self Determination Theory (SDT) (1985, 2000, 2008; Ryan & Deci,
2000), that support the existence of different types of motivation.
To assess motivation in couples we used MS - Motivation Scale (Rempel, Holmes & Zanna, 1985;
Portuguese version by Abreu-Afonso & Leal (in press).
Our sample was composed by 185 heterosexual couples. The results confirm the existence of small,
but important, differences when comparing genders and motivation styles. By comparing each
gender with the different motives, we concluded that intrinsic motives, personal and perceived,
presented a higher importance, especially in women. In other hand, extrinsic motives appear to play
an irrelevant role in both genders. When comparing genders, only men were significant influenced
by perceived motives, either extrinsic or intrinsic.
This research collects valuable information to understand couples dynamics when working with
couples seeking for clinical help.

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O2118
HOW TO TREAT MENTAL DISEASES IN CHINESE MEDICINE
E20. Health and clinical intervention - Psychopathology
Andrea-Mercedes Riegel, Independent, Naturheilpraxis, Oftersheim - Germany

Emotional disorders like anxiety disorders, mental depression or neurasthenia are treated in western
medicine as isolated psychic disorders. Chinese medicine is a holistic system and a kind of psychosomatic
medicine in itself because the emotions are stored in the inner organs. Harmony between Yin and Yang, the
flow of Qi and the relation between the five Yin-organs means physical and psychic health, whereas
disharmony may bring about diseases and mental problems. Mental diseases in terms of Chinese medicine
are mostly associated with the kidney, the liver and the heart. The correct diagnosis of the patient´s
disharmony pattern may give us an insight into his metabolic situation on the level of the bowels as well as
on the neuroendocrine level because in many cases we may reinterpret the Chinese pattern in terms of
western medicine. For treatment we have to prescribe individual recipes for herbs and acupuncture.
Conclusion: Acupuncture and combined Chinese herbal medicine are a good support of western medicine in
the treatment of mental diseases. For acupuncture we use acupoints according to the disharmony pattern and
combine these with those with definite mental effects (Pc 6, Pc 7, Yingtang, St 36, Sp 6). Clinical studies
proved that Chinese herbal treatment and acupuncture may show good results in the treatment of mental
disturbances such as anxiety disorders and mental depression in less severe cases.

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O2122
THE EFFECTS OF ADAPTIVE AND MALADAPTIVE HUMOR
STYLES ON DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY IN A TURKISH SAMPLE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Kerim Selvi, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

The aim of current study was to examine the effects of humor styles (i.e., adaptive and maladaptive) on
depression and anxiety. While adaptive humor styles were categorized as affiliative and self-enhancing
humors, maladaptive ones were categorized as aggressive and self-defeating humors. For this aim, data was
collected from 164 college students via questionnaires. After that, two separate sequential regression
analyses were conducted for depression and anxiety. In each analysis, the effects of age and gender had been
eliminated, and then the effects of humor styles were tested.Results indicated that affiliative and selfenhancing humor styles predict depression significantly and negatively. Moreover, it was found that selfdefeating humor predicts depression significantly and positively. In terms of anxiety, it was found that
although affiliative humor predicts anxiety negatively and significantly, self-defeating predicts anxiety
positively and significantly. These results can be interpreted as affiliative and self-enhancing humors are
protective factors for depression while self-enhancing humor is a risk factor for depression. In terms of
anxiety, affiliative humor also is a protective factor, while self-defeating humor is a risk factor.In other
words, while affiliative, self-enhancing styles are signs of well-beings, self-defeating one is threat to wellbeing.

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O2124
ON THE SWING OF CAREERISM AND UNIONISM: A VALUES AND SELF
PERSPECTIVE
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Özge Kantaş, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey

This study investigated the value-portraits of careerism and unionism among university students as
prospective labor force and its relationship with their self-construal. Both quantitative and qualitative
methods were employed for data collection (such as Schwartz Portrait Values Questionnaire, Careerist
Orientation Scale, Balanced Integration Differentiation Scale, items from Union Image Survey, Belief in
Unionism Subscale; and related open ended questions were formulated to elaborate answers) Accordingly,
how the undergraduates’ values and self’s are associated with their anti and pro attitudes towards labor
unions and towards career advancement through non-performance-based means were analyzed and found to
be differential to some extent while some similarities may be hold. For instance, benevolence value
discriminated careerists from unionists for motivation of social relations; that is, careerism may emphasize
social relationships with peers and colleagues not only for affiliation and relatedness needs (as unionism do),
but because these people can be instrumental as informal business contacts and promote oneself. Although
careerism and unionism have been studied in different contexts with some attitude measures (e.g., job
satisfaction, commitment, and involvement, willingness to join or voting for a union, and union apathy) to
my knowledge, it was the first time that careerism and unionism were investigated under the theoretical
framework of values and self-orientations.

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O2129
TECHNOLOGIES IN THE WORK OF PSYCHOLOGISTS AND THEIR
CLIENTS: WILL THEIR HORIZONS CONVERGE?
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Valentyna Podshyvalkina, Odesa National Mechnikov University, Odesa – Ukraine
Radion Svynarenko, University of Kentucky, Lexington - United States

State of the Art and Purpose: The article focuses on the process of adaptation of the new research tool to
examine the ethical differences of human capital development between transition and developed economies,
in information systems. The goal of the study is to test the differences concerning the relation of
organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB) between transition and developed economies, on the example of
Poland and Germany. Design/Methodology: The qualitative and quantitative methods were used during the
process of translation, adaptation, validation and reliability verification of the new tool and the research
hypotheses testing. The structured online survey comprised adapted questionnaires in Polish and German
studies: Employee Behavior Questionnaire (EBQ). The studies are based on two random samples of 60 IT
users in Poland and in Germany. Results: The new tool was elaborated in Polish and English languages. The
differences of OCB of IT Users were examined between countries, with consideration of the socio-economic
features of transition and developed economies. Limitations: Studies should be continued in other transition
and developed countries for more numerous research samples, in various branches of the economies.
Research/Practical Implications: The conclusions of our research can be addressed to IT Users and
professionals, especially HR staff in transition and developed economies. Analyzing the differences of OCB
and popularizing ethical ideas in mentioned above economies can be a factor of human and economic
development that increase efficiency and commitment. Originality/Value: The study fill a gap in the field of
socio-economic IS development research with new tool concerning ethical attitudes - OCB components. The
cultural differences between transition and developed countries were indicated in the field of the factors of
OCB increasing, first time together in Poland and in Germany. Keywords: developed economy, differences,
IT Users, Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCB), Poland, transition economy, Germany.

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O2139
THE LAY-PEOPLE PERCEPTION OF FINANCIAL EXPERTS’ EPISTEMIC
AUTHORITY
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Renata A. Maksymiuk, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin - Poland
Tomasz Zaleskiewicz, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Wrocław - Poland
Agata Gasiorowska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Wrocław - Poland
Yoram Bar-Tal, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv - Israel
Katarzyna Stasiuk, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin - Poland

The goal of this project was to study how lay people perceive epistemic authority (EA) in the field of
financial expertise. EA is defined as the extent, to which individuals treat a source of information as an
evidence for their judgment independently of the objective level of such expertise, but relying on superficial
premises (Kruglanski, 2012). Recent studies in health psychology demonstrated that patients attributed
higher EA to physicians who recommended an active treatment over those who advised against it (Barnoy et
al., 2012; Bar-Tal et al., 2013). However, previous research in political domain (Raviv et al., 1993) showed
that client’s opinion interacted with expert recommendation: Expert EA was evaluated as higher when it was
the same as client’s opinion (confirmation bias). This was due to the fact that bestowing high EA to someone
with similar opinions might be the way of asserting own self-worth as a source of knowledge. For that reason
we expected that financial advice confirming consumer’s opinion would lead to assigning higher EA to the
advisor. We conducted three experiments, in which we manipulated the type of recommendation and
measured or manipulated clients’ opinion on the financial product (loan, investment, life insurance). The
results revealed that more active (compared to passive) recommendations led to bestowing higher EA to the,
but only when the client’s opinion on the product was positive. In case of the negative opinion, the pattern
reversed.

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O2141
FAMILY STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE
E06. Health and clinical intervention - Family treatments
Patricia Araujo, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Catia Magalhães, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Viseu – Portugal
Rosina Fernandes, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Viseu – Portugal
Emilia Martins, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Viseu – Portugal
Francisco Mendes, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Viseu – Portugal

Families feel more strengthened and resourceful when existing strengths and skills are utilized providing a
safe and supportive environment and appropriate learning opportunities for children and all family members,
which also enhance confidence and self-esteem (Walsh, 2006). The Strengthening Families Program (SFP),
tested in this study, is an evidence based family program designed to increase resilience and reduce risk
factors for behavioral, emotional and social problems in families (Kumpfer,Xie, &O’Driscoll, 2012). The
results on 21 outcomes were analysed using SFP 6-11 Years data(n=41) with Portuguese families (measured
with the standardized SFP instrument)compared with SFP 6-11 Years international norms,with a quasiexperimental 2-repeated measures (pre-to posttest) by 2-group design. Statistically significant positive results
(p<.05) were found for 76.2% of the 21 outcomes measured for Portuguese families, and 100% of the 21
outcomes for international norms.Overall the effect sizes were relatively large, Cohen´s d>.50, including
family strength/resilience variable for Portuguese families (d= .54) and for norms (d= .66). Combining
prevention interventions to address more risk and protective factors has been found to result in even better
development outcomes and highlight that SFP is one of the most effective prevention program (Foxcroft, et
al., 2012) also in cost-benefit studies (Miller & Hendrie, 2008).

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O2144
ENTREPRENEURS ARE NOT RISK PRONE, THEY ARE BRAVE
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Artur Domurat, University of Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland

The aim of the author’s studies is to challenge the common belief that risk-taking propensity is the
distinguishing trait of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs do not consider themselves as prone to risk, but rather as
brave (Study 1, 200 entrepreneurs, CATI interview asking for entrepreneurial traits directly). Entrepreneurial
do not take risk more in lottery or quiz tasks rewarded with real money (Study 2, 80 entrepreneurs, 80
employees, individual questionnaire interviews). Differences emerge when the settings are ambiguous, and
outcomes of decisions depend on personal skills. Entrepreneurs turn out to be more self-confident and less
prone to ask for additional information (Study 3, 27 male entrepreneurs, 36 male employees; evaluations and
choices in computer-simulated tasks). When compared to employees and managers, entrepreneurs reveal
greater self-efficacy, and score higher on self-reported financial but not consumer or hazard risky behaviors.
They have also stronger a belief that they have greater abilities than other people in dealing with risk in
different every-day situations (Study 4, 149 male and female entrepreneurs, managers and employees,
individual questionnaire interviews). The results of the four studies demonstrate that not risk propensity but
rather courage is a trait that distinguishes entrepreneurs from others.

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O2145
THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE AND OUTCOME RELATION: MEDIATION
ROLE OF GAP BETWEEN INNER EXPERIENCES AND LANGUAGE
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Cigdem Kose Demiray, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul - Turkey
Tülin Gençöz, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Ömer Faruk Şimşek, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul - Turkey

The purpose of this study is to examine perceived gap between language and inner experience as a mediator
in therapeutic alliance and therapy outcome relation.One of the most important issues of psychology has
been self-knowledge (know thyself!) which was originated from Thales. The belief that self-knowledge
contributes to the mental health has been argued among the psychologists. However,relation of this concept
to language has been limited. Language believed to provide means to have knowledge about inner
experiences. Complete linguistic expression of inner experiences is considered hard to attain. When people
believe that words are not enough to express inner experiences, distance between inner experience and
language widens and becomes a ‘gap’. Perceived gap between language and inner experience has some
consequences concerning mental health. This study aims to emphasis the importance of perceived gap
between language and inner experiences on mental health.The main hypothesis of present study is that
therapeutic alliance will contribute to mental health via its effect on perceived gap between language and
inner experiences. Study is at data collection level, 5 scales (Beck Depression Inventory, Working Alliance
Inventory, Positive and Negative Affect Scale, Beck Anxiety Inventory and Beliefs about Functions of
Language Scale) are being completed by 30 clients (with depression or anxiety symptoms) in 5., 10. and15.
sessions of psychotherapy. Data expected to support the hypothesis.

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O2148
THE INTEGRATION OF TELE-PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT PROTOCOL
FOR THE UNDERAGE FAMILY MEMBERS OF PATIENTS
HOSPITALISED IN THE ICU
F10. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychotechnologies and life-long learning
Elina Demetriadou, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia – Cyprus
Mikaella Koikkinou, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia – Cyprus
Nicolas Stylianides, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia – Cyprus
Theodoros Kyprianou, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia – Cyprus

It is well documented that hospitalization in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) can have negative psychological
effects for the patients but also for their families, creating the need for psychological intervention. However
there is a paucity in literature regarding the psychological support of family members and especially the
underage, due to the fact that children have limited access to the ICU and therefore to psychological services.
The main objective of this study is to enhance the accessibility of the underage family members (aged 4-18)
of ICU patients to psychological services. To address accessibility challenges this study a) has exploited state
of the art web and telepresence technologies and b) has developed an innovative telepsychological support
protocol. The integration of the protocol was developed through the following process: a) Service User
requirements assessment (surveys for parents, children and expert psychologists) and b) Delphi consensus
methodology. The protocol includes: a) telepsychological sessions overcoming accessibility barriers, b)
assessment tools (mental state, service quality), c) personalised interventions based on subject needs
(Patients’ condition briefing, death preparation, and grief counselling), d) adolescents’ preparation for an
ICU visit, e) family counselling and guide in dealing with loss. This study introduces an innovative service
that could impact and guide the way children are approached therapeutically in such cases.

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O2155
MOST HELPFUL INTERVENTIONS FOR EATING DISORDERS
Rebecca Curtis, Adelphi University, New York - United States
Sarah Georgiana, Adelphi University, New York - United States
Afshan Ladha, Adelphi University, New York - United States

79 respondents completed surveys online about what was most helpful in treating their eating disorders. 82%
had suffered from anorexia, 74% also of some form of bulimia, and 42% of a disorder NOS. 70% had
received in-patient treatment and 77% (also, in many cases) out-patient treatment. Of 65 items inquiring
about the hurtfulness/helpfulness of various types of interventions—CBT, experiential, and
psychodynamic—the single item most frequently rated “very helpful” (58%) was a safe place to express
feelings about anything, with 85% of respondents rating his item as helpful. Next were having a sound and
trusting relationship and help in increasing self-understanding (84%). Following those interventions were
how patterns in the past were affecting the present (82%), understanding recurrent patterns (81%), and
understanding triggers (78%). Advice, alternative ways of coping, and modifying thinking were rated by a
majority as helpful, although fewer, (63-70%). Two-thirds of the respondents reported having improved,
although most who had restricted continued to do so. Results suggest that talking may be more helpful than
specific interventions.

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O2157
INVESTIGATION OF PARTNER SELECTION IN TERMS OF
ABANDONMENT SCHEMA, DOMINANT NEURAL SYSTEMS, MYTHS
ABOUT MARRIAGE AND ATTACHMENT STYLES
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Cenk Kahvecioğlu, Üüsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Yelda Ibadi, Üüsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Hüsnü Erkmen, Üüsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey

INTRODUCTION: Partner selection is an increasing and world spreading area of interest in recent years.
Considering the latest studies in Turkey, relationship satisfaction is a broad investigation subject. Since,
former studies examining partner selection include only demographics and any other study investigating
biological and psychological variables of partner selection have not been conducted in Turkey, importance of
this study is being the first one in its research area. AIM: The aim of this study is to investigate the
relationship between abandonment schema, the dominant neural systems, attachment styles, personality traits
and belief of marriage myths in terms of their effects on partner selection of young adults attending
university. METHOD: 80 (74 female, 6 male) undergraduate psychology and sociology students at Üsküdar
University, İstanbul, are participated in this study conducted via relational-screening model. Relationship
Scales Questionnaire-RSQ, Young schema questionnaire-YŞQ/ Abandonment Schema Subscale, Fisher
Temperament Inventory-FTI), Attitudes About Romance and Mate Selection Scale (ARMSS), Basic
Personality Traits Inventory are used to collect data. Chi-square, independent sample t- Test, ANOVA,
Regression are conducted to analyze data. RESULTS: The factors affecting partner selection are whether or
not having been developed abandonment schema, dominant neural systems and obsessive attachment style.
DISCUSSION: The rationale behind interaction between dominant neural systems, attachment style and
having abandonment schema will contribute to appropriate partner selection.

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O2160
PSYCHOSEMANTIC STUDY OF GENDER REPRESENTATIONS
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Olga Tikhomandritskaya, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Olga Mitina, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

The study of the categories of femininity and masculinity acting as normative examples in the system of
gender relations, can give an understanding of changes taking place in social interaction either within the
same gender or between genders. Among the main components of femininity and masculinity are gender
stereotypes, containing the characteristics typically related with men’s and women’s stereotypes. The
purpose of the study was to examine implicit representations about content of gender stereotypes not only in
the aspect what is attributing to male or female behavior, feeling etc., but what is thought as more desirable,
and also how this attribution is seen to be changed during the time. Psychosemantic approach is very
effective when dealing with implicit or deep level’s stereotypes. Adjectives which are associated with
masculinity and femininity most of all were used as scales. Different social roles associated with stereotypes
of gender behavior were selected for evaluation (e.g., typical/ideal/happy man/woman today/previous
generation ago/future generation). Four latent categories of perception and differentiation of gender roles
were revealed: in/ex/ternal masculinity/femininity. The data allow to compare and to describe social
desirable levels of both types of femininity and masculinity for man and woman in the society, and also
representations about the dynamic of these traits during the time and to compare differences in these
representations among men and women.

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O2161
MODERATOR ROLE OF CHILD’S GENDER IN PREDICTING
PARENTIFICATION BEHAVIORS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Busra Karagobek, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Basak Sahin-Acar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

In this study, moderator role of gender in predicting the relationship between child’s self-construal and
parentification -while controlling maternal attachment- was examined. Maternal attachment was controlled
since it could be related to child’s parentification. Among 92 mother-child pairs; mothers’ average age of
40.11 (SD = 5.56) and children’s was 12.56 (SD = .63). Mothers were given the Experiences in Close
Relationships Inventory- II, Short Version. Children were given the Twenty Statement Scale and were asked
open-ended questions about family activities. All narratives were coded on emotional and instrumental
parentification dimensions. Results showed that gender was a significant moderator between independent
self-construal and instrumental parentification. Moreover, child’s gender was predicting the relationship
between relational self-construal and emotional parentification. To conclude, results showed that selfconstrual types were differentiating factors only for girls. This study highlighted the effect of individual
differences on parentification of children especially for community sample.

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O2166
AUSTRIAN/GERMAN TEACHERS’ CONCURRENT USAGE OF
MULTIPLE STRATEGIES AGAINST SCHOOL BULLYING
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Christoph Burger, University of Vienna, Vienna - Austria
Dagmar Strohmeier, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Linz - Austria
Nina Spröber, University Hospital Ulm, Ulm - Germany
Sheri Bauman, University of Arizona, Tucson - United States
Ken Rigby, University of South Australia, Underdale - Australia

Bullying is a pervasive problem in schools worldwide with serious consequences for students’ health and
well-being. Previous research showed teachers’ interventions against bullying can play a major role in
bullying prevention. The present study examined Austrian/German teachers’ (N=625; 74% female) use of
intervention strategies in a hypothetical bullying episode. Factor analysis showed that teachers’ responses
were best described by 5 factors. Teachers’ first preferred choice was disciplining the bully, their second
preferred choice non-punitively working with the bully, and their third preferred choice involving other
adults. They were less likely to work with victims or to ignore the incident. Person-oriented analyses showed
that about 60% of teachers would discipline the bully without working with the victim at the same time,
while only 3% percent would work with the victim while not disciplining the bully. Taken together, the
findings show that teachers are focusing on disciplinary measures against bullying whereas they should
better aim at using all possible strategy types to combat bullying more effectively. Thus, the results have
critical implications for various stakeholders in the educational system: (1) policy and decision makers
responsible for teacher education on the national and university level, (2) administrators, teachers and
counselors on the school level, and (3) researchers developing anti-bullying programs.

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O2167
DISGUST FEELINGS FOR ANIMALS: AN EVOLUTIONARY APPROACH
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Evrim Gülbetekin, Akdeniz University, Antalya - Turkey

Disgust is one of the basic emotions, recognizable across cultures (Ekman, 1992). People feel disgust or fear
for some animals. We aim to find out which animals are perceived most disgusting and what are the main
reasons underlying the disgust feeling for those animals. Our hypothesis is that we have a stronger disgust
feeling for the animals those are far from humans in the evolutionary timeline. Sixty seven female and 54
male undergraduate students in Akdeniz University with a mean age of 21,39 years (SD=2,36) participated
the study. A seven-point Likert-type scale was used to express the degree of their feelings of disgust and fear
for 20 animals. The participants were asked to express the principal reasons for their feeling of disgust. We
estimated the times of divergence between species (homo sapiens-animal) from TimeTree(Kumar &
Hedges,2011). We found that the most disgusting animal is mouse and cockroach. Snake, spider, octopus,
worm and frog are also found to be very disgusting. The most frightening animals are snake, shark,
crocodile, bear, wolf, mouse, octopus, spider and cockroach. We found no significant (p>.05) correlation
between the feelings of disgust and fear. A significant correlation was found between the disgust feeling and
the times of divergence between human and the animals (r=.63; p<.003). But no significant correlation
(p>.05) was found between the degree of fear and the times of divergence between human and the animals.
The degree of disgust but not fear feeling seems to be correlated with the time divergence between human
and the animals. People may give disgust responses to the animals which are far from us in the evolutionary
timeline due to the sense of uncontrollability and unpredictability of their responses.

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O2170
MEASURING MATH SELF-EFFICACY WITH THE RASCH MODEL
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
José Pacheco Miguel, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
José Tomás da Silva, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Maria Teresa Machado, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal

This study examines the psychometric properties, via the Rasch model, of the Math Self-Efficacy ScaleSpecific Tasks (MSS-ST) designed to assess the perceived capabilities of Portuguese high school students to
successfully accomplish mathematical tasks. A sample of 224 10th grade students, both genders (54.0%
boys), with a mean age of 15.2 years (SD = .48), answered the MSS-ST. Winsteps software was used to
analyze the fit of the 15 items to a latent unidimensional structure, via the Rasch Rating Scale model. The
items showed an adequate fit to a latent unidimensional structure (variance explained equals 49.0% with an
eigenvalue of 2.6 for the first contrast). The 4-point scale revealed a good functioning enabling to measure
with high precision persons capabilities and item difficulties. Concerning DIF gender, none of the items
evidenced inadequate functioning. The MSS-ST total scores correlated with math instrumentality and value
and with math grade, as it was hypothesized. Math self-efficacy proved to be a significant predictor of math
grades. The MSS-ST is an inexpensive, quick, reliable, and valid instrument that can be used for research
and educational assessment purposes in school contexts to measure math self-efficacy percepts and to
identify those pupils who could benefit from early psychoeducational interventions to boost their math selfefficacy beliefs.

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O2175
PROMOTING ATTACHMENT THROUGH MOTHER-CHILDREN
COOKING GROUPS
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Klio Geroulanou, Program "Step", Foundation ELIZA-Against Child Abuse & “one child, one world”,
Athens - Greece
Katerina Idraiou, Program "Step", Foundation ELIZA-Against Child Abuse & “one child, one world”,
Athens - GreeceAggeliki Sylligardaki, Program "Step", Foundation ELIZA-Against Child Abuse & “one
child, one world”, Athens – Greece

Psychologists and occupational therapists have been using cooking as a therapeutic tool in various
rehabilitation and therapeutic milieus (eg. Odawara, 2005). This presentation will focus on describing a
therapeutic cooking group, conducted within the context of STEP, an abuse prevention and mental health
promotion program. STEP is based on attachment and early intervention concepts, aiming at early detection
and prevention of problems in children’s physical and mental health, cognitive development, social and
psychological adjustment. The cooking group is conducted on a biweekly basis for 1 academic year.
Participants include immigrant mothers and their children less than5 years of age. Mothers are most
frequently diagnosed with some form of affective disorder while the children most frequently present with
behavioral and/or eating disorders. The group is facilitated by 2 psychologists and at least 1 volunteer. We
will present methods and interventions utilized, as well as group processes relevant to members’
improvement for the first 2 years the group was conducted. Preliminary results indicate that mothers
improved the quality and range of their parenting skills, as well as their positive interactions with their
children. Finally, children’s symptoms greatly decreased during their participation in the group. Further
findings, future directions, as well as implications for prevention and mental health promotion will also be
discussed in detail.

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O2176
CONSTRUCTING FUTURES FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES: IMPLICATIONS FOR CAREER
GUIDANCE
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Mary McMahon, University of Queensland, Brisbane - Australia
Monica Cuskelly, University of Queensland, Brisbane - Australia
Karen Moni, University of Queensland, Brisbane - Australia
Anne Jobling, University of Queensland, Brisbane - Australia

This presentation considers how young people with intellectual disability and their families construct their
futures and the implications for career guidance. Work is important in the lives of adults, including those
with intellectual disability, and contributes to a productive and good quality of life. However, transition from
school to rewarding adult lives for young people with an intellectual disability remains a challenge. This
presentation reports on a qualitative research project that developed case studies of 20 Australian families
each of whom had a young adult aged between 16-30 and a support person nominated by the family. The aim
of this project was to develop an understanding of the aspirations of families of young adults with
intellectual disability. The data were gathered by semi-structured, individual interviews with the young adult,
his/her parent(s) and the support person. Inductive thematic coding was used to analyse the transcripts.
Common themes across the case studies related to the importance to the young adult of employment,
friendships and independence. Issues impeding the realisation of aspirations included barriers to
independence, location, community networks, the role of siblings, and inconsistencies in service provision.
Results suggest a role for career guidance to provide family and context relevant services that improve the
social and economic participation in the community of young adults with intellectual disability.

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O2179
TRANSCULTURAL INVENTORY FOR VALUES STUDY
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Olga Mitina, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Alexey Bondarenko, Lomonosov Moscow State University in Tashkent, Tashkent - Uzbekistan
Inventory is designed for measuring of personal values. Items are represented by quotes from religious
sacred books - Old Testament, New Testament, Alcoran, Talmud, Tripitaka/quotes of Buddha. This idea
belong to (Petrenko 2005). Inasmuch as items are quotes, from sources, which are already translated to the
most number of languages, process of adaptation of this inventory in other cultures is simplified. As an
axiological background of inventory was used classification of basical religious value categories. Together
with them values, explicated in numerous researchs by S. Shwartz, contents of which are diverse with
contents of foregoing categories were added. We constructed inventory by this way because this composition
of values fully represent either religious or secular value’s sphere. Questionnaire consisted of 119 statements
structured in 20 subscales. Sample characteristics – 106 respondents of different ethnic and confessional
groups from Tashkent (Uzbekistan). Using Structural Equation Modeling we tested theoretical model, which
suggested that all the values may be integrated in 3 general blocks – “Religious faith”, “Ethical imperatives”
and “Love as acceptance of each other, tolerance, rejection of aggression and respect to environment”. We
approved that experimental data correspond to theoretical model with fit-indexes CFI = 0.914, RMSEA =
0,076. Gotten results encourage for further research in this direction.

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O2182
THE RELATIONS BETWEEN PERSONALITY TRAITS AND
MOTIVATIONAL STYLES FOR REGULATING EATING BEHAVIOR
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Gaye Zeynep Çenesiz, Middle East Technical University, Ankara; Van Yuzuncuyil University, Van - Turkey
Faruk Gençöz, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

The aim of the present paper was to investigate the relations between 6 personality traits (i.e. extraversion,
neuroticism, agreeableness, openness to experience, conscientiousness, and negative valence) and motivation
styles for regulating eating behavior. With the increment of unhealthy eating habits, more and more people
experience weight problems. Factors contributing to the weight issues are important points that need to be
assessed in order to understand the problem and to intervene properly. According to Self Determination
Theory (SDT), people’s motivational styles differ when they want to change a specific behavior. In the
present study, the role of personality traits on the different motivation styles was examined. Results indicated
that for autonomous motivational styles, positive personality traits were positively related, whereas negative
personality traits were negatively related. The opposite direction of the relationship was shown for the
relation between controlled motivational styles and personality traits except extraversion. Findings were
discussed in the light of the relevant literature. Moreover, an intervention proposal was presented for
eliciting the basic psychological needs, which were stated by SDT, for the patients who came to
psychotherapy with weight issues.

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O2183
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL AXIOMS IN PREDICTING WORK ENGAGEMENT
AND JOB BURNOUT
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Marshall Valencia, University of Nottingham Malaysica Campus, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Hemalatha Krishnan, University of Nottingham Malaysica Campus, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

The Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model predicts job burnout and work engagement through two
independent processes: a health impairment process (burnout is a function of job demands and moderated by
job resources) and a motivational process (work engagement is a function of job resources and moderated by
job demands). This study extended the model by incorporating social axioms as a mediator that links job
demands with burnout and job resources with work engagement. Social axioms are people’s general beliefs
about how the world functions. We focused on two types, social cynicism and reward for application. We
tested a moderated mediation model using a sample of 342 employees from Malaysia. Results showed that
social cynicism mediated the relationship between job demands and job burnout while rewards for
application mediated the relationship between job resources and work engagement. Job demands did not
moderate the job resources-engagement link. However, job resources moderated the job demands-burnout
link. Job resources in the form of voice, performance feedback, and supervisor support significantly
moderated the demands-burnout relationship. The findings are discussed in terms of the importance of
individual social beliefs as underlying mechanisms in the links between workplace characteristics and work
outcomes.

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O2187
MERLEAU-PONTY AND PSYCHOLOGY: BEHAVIOR AS
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Henrique Pompermaier, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos – Brazil

Merleau-Ponty’s proposal of overcoming classic metaphysical dichotomies (conscience – nature; cogito –
extension; mind – body) has found a breeding ground in Psychology. Despite not being limited to
psychological discussions, Merleau-Ponty’s work massively interrogates Psychology, examining its methods
and outcomes. On his first book, The structure of behavior, Merleau-Ponty elects behavior as the main
concept from which he develops his comprehension and critics for the realistic approach of science and the
spiritualistic approach of philosophy. This work aims to present a conceptual analysis of Merleau-Ponty’s
book The structure of behavior, guided by the following question: Why to elect behavior as fundamental
concept? The answer for this question, arranged on Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenological-existential approach,
indicates an intentional and dialectical comprehension of behavior, which can help Psychology to overcome
its dichotomies and proceed on its efforts to consolidate this field of study.

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O2189
A MULTIVARIATE LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF GENDER DIFFERENCES
IN U.S. CHILDREN’S INTERNALIZING AND EXTERNALIZING
PROBLEMS
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Guang Zeng, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi - United States

This study investigates gender differences in the developmental trajectories of internalizing and externalizing
problems among children in the United States from kindergarten to fifth grade, while controlling for other
sociodemographic factors that may be attributed to such differential trajectories. Presently, there is a paucity
of research on the development of internalizing and externalizing problems among young children on a
national scale. Data on a U.S. nationally representative sample of 9,796 kindergarteners from the Early
Childhood Longitudinal Study were analyzed using bivariate mixed-effects models to simultaneously model
the trajectories of both internalizing and externalizing problems.Gender differences are found in the
developmental trajectories of both internalizing and externalizing problems as evidenced by their differential
slopes. Specifically, boys displayed more symptoms of both internalizing and externalizing problems than
girls at school entry, and that such elevated levels of problems persisted into fifth grade. Higher
socioeconomic status and parental report of child’s ability to pay attention are found to be protective factors
for both internalizing and externalizing problems. This study fills a major gap in the literature and will
contribute to the future research on the etiological factors of these behavioral problems of children.
Additionally, these findings are informative for school-based early intervention efforts.

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O2190
PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS ONLINE COUNSELING: BENEFITS AND
CHALLENGES
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Zainah Ahmad Zamani, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi - Malaysia
Rohany Nasir, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi - Malaysia
Mohd Norahim Mohamed Sani, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi - Malaysia
Salina Nen, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi - Malaysia
Salleh Amat, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi - Malaysia
Aizan Sofea Amin, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi - Malaysia

Trends for the past few years have shown that online counseling are being utilized by clients and counselors.
However, in Malaysia, little evidence exists that examines its effectiveness over the traditional face-to-face
counseling. This study seeks to explore the attitudes of university students towards online counseling. Data
was collected from 137 students from both the public and private universities using the E-therapy Attitude
Scale. Demographic profiles were assessed and perceptions and concerns about using online counseling
were obtained. Findings reported that although the respondents were positively convinced that online
counseling is beneficial and effective but ambivalent attitudes remains. As internet has become increasingly
available in most geographical locations, hence online counseling should be made available in all areas.

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O2191
PSYCHOSEMANTIC STUDY OF STEREOTYPES OF PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITY
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Olga Mitina, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Alexandra Plotnikova, Lomonosov Moscow State University in Tashkent, Tashkent - Uzbekistan

Most of the people having a disability in many countries are discriminated in everyday life because the
society in these countries is not ready to accept a person with a disability as an equal, competitive. One
reason for this is the stigmatization - the attribution of certain characteristics of others, often negative, for
formal reasons into force of socio-cultural traditions, cultural policy, or their own psychological features.
People with disabilities stigmatized throughout life, from childhood, not only from society, but also in the
family. We are interested in the question: Is there a difference between the stereotypes of people with
disabilities in family and in society, what are they?On the one hand, the family having disable person knows
more about the features associated with a disability, compared with a society where most of the stereotypes
are based on prejudice; on the other, family relationships emotionally overwhelmed, it affects the perception
and interaction with family members, who have disabilities. The consequence, in most cases it is the choice
of overprotection as communication strategies. The psychosemantic method of plural identifications was
used. As descriptors items from Schwartz’s values questionnaire were used. Analysis of the results showed
that many of the values are more important for families having members with disabilities (among them
associated with the maintenance of social status and reputation). Research was done in Tashkent (100ss).

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O2197
SELF-ORIENTED PERFECTIONISM PREDOMINATES OVER SOCIALLY
PRESCRIBED PERFECTIONISM IN INFLUENCING ASPECTS OF
INTELLIGENCE
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Felicidad Villavicencio, Bulacan State University and De La Salle University, Manila - Philippines

Perfectionism is commonly characterized by striving for flawlessness and setting of excessively high
standards for performance. Previous studies indicate that perfectionism is associated with negative
psychological functioning. This study examined the nature of self-oriented perfectionism (impose high
standards upon themselves), and socially prescribed perfectionism (strive to meet the standards that
significant others impose on them) in relation to the three aspects of intelligence: analytical (analysis,
evaluation, and critiquing), creative (discovering, creating, and inventing), and practical (using,
implementing, and applying). The data were gathered from six hundred thirty adolescent Filipino students
using self-report measures. Correlational results indicate that both types of perfectionism correlated
positively to analytical, creative, and practical intelligence. However, regression analyses show that only
creative intelligence is positively predicted by both types of perfectionism, whereas, self-oriented
perfectionism positively predicts the three aspects of intelligence. Perfectionism does not have to be
negative, but can also be positive. This implies that self-oriented perfectionism can be associated with high
positive perfectionist strivings, complementing high expectations with high actual achievements and if they
are not overly concerned about what others impose on them. Overall, the results suggest the adaptive form of
perfectionism for learners in the academic context.

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O2198
I CHOOSE WHAT I NEED: EFFECTS OF ‘LOCOMOTION’ AND
‘ASSESSMENT’ ON THE MAXIMIZING AND SATISFICING STYLES
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Yali Jiang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Ran Bian, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Hua Ming, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Yufeng Fang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Guanyu Chen, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China
Xiaohong Li, Beijing Normal University, Beijing - China

This research investigated the relationship between regulatory mode orientations (locomotion and
assessment), and decision-making styles(the maximizing and satisficing styles). “Locomotion” refers to the
aspect of self-regulation involving the movement from state to state, whereas “assessment” is the
comparative aspect of self-regulation that refers to the critical evaluation of alternative goals and the means
for achieving them. The maximizers are more likely to pursue optimal solutions, while the satisficers prefer
to seek satisfied ones. In study 1, the Chinese versions of the Maximization Scale, and the Locomotion and
Assessment Regulatory Modes Scales were administered to 161 Chinese participants. The results supported
the notion that locomotors and assessors differ in the ways they make decision. Assessment was positively
related to the maximizing style. In contrast, locomotion was not found to be negatively related to the
satisficing style. But it was positively related to the dimension of decision difficulty. In Study 2, regulatory
mode orientations were experimentally induced. Participants were randomly assigned to either the
locomotion regulatory mode condition or the assessment condition.All participants were asked to complete
the adapted cleaning supplies task and satisfaction with choice questionnaire.The results found that induced
assessor was feeling right when choosing from a larger assortment while induced locomotor was feeling
right when choosing from a smaller assortment. These findings shed light on the relationship betweent
regulatory mode and decision-making styles as well as regulatoy fit effect.

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O2199
THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF MINORITY STRESSORS ON SEXUAL
MINORITIES’ MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH: THE MEDIATING
EFFECTS OF SHAME
C04. Culture and society - LGBTQI studies
Ethan Mereish, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University, Providence - United States
Paul Poteat, Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology, Boston College,
Chestnut Hill - United States

Sexual minorities (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual adults) are at greater risk for poorer health than heterosexuals
(Institute of Medicine, 2011). The minority stress model posits that sexual minorities experience minority
stress unique to their stigmatized identity which predicts poorer health (Meyer, 2003). Shame undermines
health (Jordan, 2004); in fact, minority stress relates to increased shame (Allen & Oleson, 1999) and shame
relates to poorer health (Mills, 2005); yet, there is a dearth of research on the mediating effects of shame.
The purpose of this study is to examine the mediating effects of shame on the relations between stress and
health. Participants were sexual minorities (N=719; 54.8% male; Mage =42.18, SD=15.04) recruited online,
and completed measures of distal stress (discrimination, rejection, harassment), proximal stress (internalized
homophobia, concealment), shame, and mental (depression, anxiety) and physical health (distressing somatic
symptoms). Using structural equation modeling and bootstrapping, the model was an adequate fit to the data:
distal and proximal stress predicted feelings of shame (βs=.35-.36) and shame predicted poorer mental
(β=.80) and physical health (β=.53). Stress had significant indirect effects on health (βs=.18-.34). The results
underscore that minority stressors are related to feelings of shame; consequently, shame predicts poorer
health. Shame is an important mechanism to consider for future research and clinical interventions.

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O2204
VICTIMIZATION IN ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS OF TEENAGERS: A
LATENT CLASS ANALYSIS OF PROFILES
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Martine Hébert, University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal - Canada
Francine Lavoie, Laval University, Quebec - Canada
Martin Blais, University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal - Canada
Mireille Guerrier, University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal - Canada

The diversity of victimization experienced by teenagers in the context of their romantic relationships is not
well documented and the differential experiences of boys and girls are rarely addressed. The purpose of this
study was to explore the diversity of DV by identifying distinct classes of victimization and documenting the
possible correlates of membership in each class.In the context of the population-based QuebecYouth
Romantic Relationships Survey, 8194 teenagers participated. A total of 2 093 girls and 1 347 boys reported
having been in a romantic relationship in the past 12 months and were questioned about their experience of
psychological, physical and sexual DV. Latent class analysis (LCA) identified four classes of youth
experiencing: (a) Low emotional violence (71.5%) (b) Sexual and emotional violence (18.2%) (c) Multiple
forms of violence (7.2%) and (d) Physical and emotional violence (3.1%). Distinctive features were found to
discriminate among classes. Youth experiencing multiples forms of DV were more likely to be female and to
report a history of child sexual abuse. They also reported more injuries and post-traumatic stress following
DV than youth in other classes. The findings highlight the utility of a person-oriented approach to enhance
our understanding of the diversity of victimization experiences of teenagers. Results also underscore the
importance of tailoring prevention efforts as a universal approach may not address the needs of vulnerable
youth.

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O2208
GOD HELPS ME CONTROL MYSELF:EFFECTS OF RELIGION ON EGODEPLETION AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR
C13. Culture and society – Religion
Yali Jiang, Beijing Normal Unversity, Beijing - China
Ran Bian, Beijing Normal Unversity, Beijing - China
Yufeng Fang, Beijing Normal Unversity, Beijing - China
Hua Ming, Beijing Normal Unversity, Beijing - China
Guanyu Chen, Beijing Normal Unversity, Beijing - China
Xiaohong Li, Beijing Normal Unversity, Beijing - China

According to the strength model, self-control is a finite resource that determines capacity for effortful control
over dominant responses and, once expended, leads to impaired selfcontrol task performance, known as ego
depletion. It had found that ego-depletion would decrease prosocial behaviors. Past literature indicated
religious belief could promote self-control. Therefore, this study tests how religion effects prosocial
behaviors after ego-depltion. In study 1, after participants completing a task requiring self-control, they were
randomly assigned to a religion primed condition, or to a non-religion primed condition. Finally, participants
were asked to take some pamphlets to increase sensitivity of mental health to more people. We found
priming religious belief after ego depletion would increase prosocial behaviors. In study 2 and 3, participants
firstly experienced ego-depletion condition. Then, religion-related words as well as control words were used
as subliminal primes, and the number of charity pamphlets taken by the participant before leaving the
laboratory was counted (study 2) and accessibility of prosocial related items was assessed using a lexical
decision task(study 3). The results showed that participants primed with religion-related words to show
stronger prosocial behavioral intentions as well as be faster at identifying prosocial items. To conclusion,
religion could increase prosocial behaviors after ego depletion. These findings are important. We maybe use
religion to facilitate prosocial behaviors in the competitive world which makes so many people feel egodepleted. We also discuss different possible mechanism that may underlie this effect.

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O2211
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS EXPERIENCED BY WOMEN WITH
PRIMARY INFERTILITY IN PAKISTAN: ROLE OF SOCIAL AND
CULTURAL FACTORS
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Sehar-un-nisa Hassan, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad - Pakistan
Erum Khurshid, Ex-student Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpinid - Oman

Background: Primary infertility is not only a reproductive health problem but a major social problem for
women in low and middle income countries. Advance fertility treatments have brought hope but at same
time have added some stressors for infertile couples like financial burden, social stigma, fear of failure of
treatments etc. Earlier studies have demonstrated psychological distress is high in women who are seeking
treatments for primary infertility and psycho-social factors may have a role to play. Better understanding of
these factors is required to adequately respond to mental health needs of women seeking infertility treatment
in these societies. The present study aimed at identification of some specific risk and protective factors for
psychological distress in Pakistani women seeking treatments for primary infertility. Method: A
representative sample of (N=204) women was recruited from three infertility clinics in the vicinity of
Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Pakistan. Information about socio-demographic characteristics of participants was
obtained by using a comprehensive demographic sheet. Levels of psychological distress, desire to have
children, marital satisfaction and degree of social support were assessed by using standard tools.Association
and significance of relationship between variables was assessed by using correlation and regression analysis.
Findings: The analysis revealed that overall 82% of women reported psychological distress. 82% of women
reported psychological distress. Almost one quarter of women interviewed (17%-28%) reported that they do
not receive adequate social support from their immediate family members to deal with the pressures of
infertility. Criticism, loneliness, inquiries made by other people, fear of husband’s second marriage,
quarrelsome and abusive in-laws were the most common stressors.The multiple regression analysis showed
women employed status (B= -5.457; p=.000) and better family monthly income (B= -0.000018; p=.018)
were the most significant protective factors for psychological distress, low marital satisfaction (B=
9.68;p=.000) and personal desire to have children (B= 1.65 ;p=.018) added significantly to the prediction for
psychological distress. Conclusion: Findings suggest that some specific psycho-social and cultural factors
specific to Pakistani society may add to women’s vulnerability for psychological distress which can also
negatively impact the infertility treatment outcomes. Interventions for primary infertility should also
incorporate some advance psycho-social interventions which particularly educate families about role of
specific social and cultural factors which increase infertile women’s vulnerability for emotional distress and
might impact infertility treatment outcomes.

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O2212
RESPONSE TOWARDS INTERVENTIONS FOR INTIMATE PARTNER
VIOLENCE (IPV) IN LESS-DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
E19. Health and clinical intervention - Interventions
Sehar-un-nisa Hassan, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad - Pakistan
Unaiza Niaz, The Psychiatric Clinic and Stress Research Centre, Karachi - Pakistan

Background: In the past few years, health and social welfare organizations from different parts of world
placed increased emphasis to design and offer intervention programs which address intimate partner violence
(IPV). These programs differ substantially depending upon theoretical approach adopted by the developers
of program and aim at either primary or secondary prevention of IPV. The standard psycho-social
intervention programs and therapies for IPV are primarily based on Western models of intervention and
sometimes adapted before implementation in other societies. It is believed that some specific contextual
factors at individual, familial and societal level might have important role to play in determining the
outcomes of these programs in Muslim countries. The infrastructure, integration and collaboration of
healthcare, legal and social service agencies in these countries is generally poor which might impact the
implementation and outcome of IPV intervention programs. It is worth exploring the nature of programs run
by different organizations in these countries and its outcomes which can facilitate in improving the current
programs. Aims: The research paper aims at providing (1) Review of existing literature and available
evidence about nature and effectiveness of domestic violence intervention programs in Muslim countries. (2)
Explore nature of programs or services currently provided by public and private sector organizations to
address intimate partner violence in Pakistan and Middle East countries. (3) Identification and analysis of
specific social, economic and cultural factors which contribute towards success and failure of these program.
Methods: Review of existing literature to gather available evidence about nature of IPV intervention
programs and their outcomes in South-East and Middle East Muslim countries. Besides a survey form
adapted from National Survey for Domestic Violence Intervention Programs by Tulane
University/Association of Domestic Violence Intervention Programs is being used to obtain data from
organizations who are currently offering intervention programs in Pakistan. Data Analysis and Findings:
Appropriate data analysis procedures will be followed to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data
obtained from this survey. Preliminary findings from this analysis will be shared in this conference. Detailed
results from the survey will be shared through scientific paper. Implications: The research aims at generating
evidence about the outcomes of interventions programs provided to target groups and factors contributing
towards their success or failure. It will thus provide framework/guidelines for policy makers, social workers
and clinicians in these countries to revisit and improve the current programs in light of available evidence.

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O2215
HOW DO GENES AND ENVIRONMENT SHAPE OUR BEHAVIOUR? A
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF G×E EFFECTS ON EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS
AND FACIAL RECOGNITION
A05. General issues and basic processes - Genes-environment interplay and behaviour
Saori Nishikawa, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima - Japan

Theoretical frameworks: In the past few years, there have been an increasing number of endophenotypic
studies, which aim to form a bridge between biology and psychology. The serotonin transporter gene (5HTTLPR) is one of the most frequently studied genes linked to personality and behaviour. The 5-HTTLPR
polymorphism is based in the promoter region of the gene, with two allelic types commonly found- the long
or L-allele and short or S-allele. Early studies have indicated that SS individuals are at increased risk of
depression (e.g., Caspi et al., 2003). There have been concerns about how we solve problems relating to
violent, aggressive, and impulsive behaviour, such as domestic violence (DV) and child maltreatment.
Impulsivity is a trait often linked to psychiatric disorders, and social, biological, and psychological etiologies
of treatment are necessary. Recognition of facial expressions influences emotion and social behaviours.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in communication and social interactions
(American Psychiatric Association, 2013), and autistic-like behaviors are seen even among healthy
individuals(e.g., Halliday et al., 2014). In neuroimaging investigations, associations were found between
autistic traits and frontal lobe activation when the subjects were recognised negative expressions(Ma et al.,
2013). A NIRS (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy) study showed that participants with PDD (Pervasive
Developmental Disorder) reported reduced oxy-Hbwhen observing scared faces (Nakadoi et al., 2012). Early
parent-child interactions influence the development of children’s amygdala and prefrontal cortices. More
specifically, there is an association between infant attachment quality at18-months and activation of the
prefrontal region in emotion regulation in adulthood (Moutsiana et al., 2014). Early childhood experience
with parents influences decoding processes and sensitivity during the process of facial expression of
emotions in adulthood. Maternal autonomy predicted the accuracy of recognizing fear, and maternal care
predicted the accuracy of recognizing sadness (Zheng et al., 2011). Individual differences in adapting to
different environments could be illuminated by genetic variation. A study investigated a moderated model of
5-HTTLPR and early childhood adversities of cognitive and emotional processing in adolescence(Owens et
al., 2012). In the study, it was reported that adolescents who carried the S-allele and who were exposed to
early childhood adversities were less able to classify negative and neutral stimuli compared to the S allele
carriers who did not experience early childhood adversities. Influences from both gene and environment
increased in stability with age from childhood to adulthood(Briley&Tucker-Drob, 2014). Interpreting results
from an endophenotype approach is complex. More recently, it has been suggested that SS genotype is a
plasticity factor(e.g., Pluess et al., 2010), rather than a risk factor (e.g., Capsi et al, 2003). This means that
carrying the SS genotype could result in bith negative and positive outcomes. It is also true that the effects of
gene and environment on outcome can depend on how environments were measured (van Ijzendoorn et al.,
2012). There have also been ethnical differences reported in the association between 5HTT and depression
(Zhang et al., 2009), as well as in brain function (e.g., Long et al., 2013).We sought to address the question
of how perceived parenting might influence 5-HTTLPR and mental health problems and neural system in
Japanese individuals. The purposes of this presentation are to analyse the results of gene and environment
interaction on behavioural/emotional problems and neural system on recognizing faces in Japanese
individuals. In study 1, we examined mediational models in which perceived paternal/maternal rejection
mediates the relationship between the 5-HTTLPR genotype and impulsive behaviour. In study 2, we
examined changes in the prefrontal oxy-Hb levels measured by NIRS (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy) during a
facial-emotion recognition task, and factor in the influence of the 5HTTLPR gene allele type and perceived
parenting. Results: In study 1, we examined mediational models in which perceived paternal/maternal
rejection mediates the relationship between the 5-HTTLPR genotype and impulsive behaviour. Participants
included 403 adults (152 males and 252 females, mean age = 24.20) who provided genetic data and a set of

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the questionnaires (BIS11; Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11 and EMBU; EgnaMinnenav
BätraffandeUppfostran). Correlational analysis indicated that Attention Impulsivity was positively associated
with Rejection Mother (r = .150, p<.001), but not with Rejection Father. Rejection from both the mother and
father was associated with Motor Impulsivity (r=.168 for father, r= .179 for mother, both p< .001) and Total
Impulsivity (r = .139, p< .005 for father, r = .153, p< .001 for mother). Using SEM (Structural Equation
Modeling), we evaluated 3 models for both direct and indirect relationships between 5-HTTLPR (5HTT) and
Impulsivity (IMP), via maternal/fraternal rejection (MAT/FAT). In model 1, the direct path from 5HTT and
IMP was not significant across the mother and father’s analysis. Models 2 and 3 assessed the indirect
influence of 5HTT on IMP through MOT/FAT. The paths of models 2 and 3 were all significant and showed
a good fit between the hypothesized model and data. Furthermore, the effects of the 5-HTTLPR genotype on
impulsiveness in this Japanese sample were particularly accounted for by perceived rejection from the
mother or father. The effects from the parents appeared to be robust especially among males. In study 2, we
examined changes in prefrontal oxy-Hb levels as measured by NIRS during a facial-emotion recognition task
in healthy adults, and applied a meditational/moderational model including 5-HTTLPR gene and perceived
parenting. We used 2-channel NIRS and focused on the prefrontal cortex, in line with earlier studies showing
links between the prefrontal cortex and face expression recognition.Fifty-three healthy adults (male = 35,
female = 18) aged 22 to 37 (Mean = 24.05 years old) provided saliva sample, a questionnaire (EMBU), and
participated a facial-emotion recognition task in NIRS recordings. The correlational analysis indicated that
right frontal activations on ambiguous facial task were negatively associated with rejection from father and
mother (r = - .290 for father, r = - .358 for mother, both p <.001), and positively associated with fraternal and
maternal emotional warmth (r = .340 for father, r = .285 for mother, both p <.001). There was a main effect
of maternal rejection on RoxH (right frontal activation on ambiguous faces), and a G×E interaction on RoxH,
suggesting that individuals who carry SL or LL genotypes and with higher perception of maternal rejection
had lower right frontal activation than SL/LL carriers with lower maternal rejection. Finally, it was indicated
that perceived parenting style played a mediating role in right frontal activation via 5-HTTLPR genotype.
Furthermore, the result suggested that early-perceived parenting might influence neural activity in an
uncertain situation in certain genotype. Conclusions: Study 1 showed that perceived parenting (rejection
from the father or mother) interacted with genotype in relation to self-reported impulsive behaviours. This
result is in line with results from studies that showed associations between the 5-HTTLPR genotype, low
maternal care and loneliness (Van Roekel et al., 2010) and observed parenting (Bakermans-Kranenburg&
Van Ijzendoorn,2008). Impulsivity was related to low serotonin turnover and a poor family environment.
The effects of the 5-HTTLPR genotype on impulsiveness in this Japanese sample can be particularly
accounted for by perceived parental rejection, especially from the mother. The effects from the parents
appeared to be robust especially among males. According to study 2,early parenting behaviours interacted
with genotype in relation to right frontal activation during facial-emotion recognition tasks. Among SL/LL
carriers, the mean value of right frontal activation on facial-emotion recognition tasks differed according tot
heir perceived parenting style. When the carriers of L-allele experienced positive parenting, the activations
were significantly higher than those who perceived their parents as rejecting and cold. This result could be
referred from the other studies which suggested that punitive parenting predicted error-related brain activity
(Meyer et al., 2014), and the healthy upbringing are linked to positive development of the PFC (e.g., Hanson
et al., 2013). This result is also in line with the results of earlier studies, which suggested that disturbance in
the early caregiver relationship affects the neural regulation of emotion later in the adulthood (Moutsiana et
al., 2014). These studies make a small contribution to the mapping of an influence of gene and behaviour on
emotional problems and neural system. It may be speculated that impulsive behaviours, and the type of
neural activity engaged in facial recognition tasks, are linked to early interactions with caregivers. Perceived
parenting in childhood may constitute a direct factor that affects neural imaging for facial recognition in
adulthood. Furthermore, it is suggested that early childhood experiences may influence emotional problems
and neural activity in an uncertain situation for people with certain genotypes. These should be clarified in
further studies with sufficient sample sizes and use of psychophysiologically well-designed experimental
tasks. It would open opportunities for further studies on clinical cohorts and children in order to clarify the
links and characteristics of G×E interactions on our cognitive and emotional process.

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O2216
EFFECT OF EXPOSURE TO IMMUNOSUPPRESSION DURING
PREGNANCY IN WECHSLER PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN BORN TO
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Sofia Sanchez-Roman, National Institute of Medical Science and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City Mexico
Silvia Lascarez, National Institute of Medical Science and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City Mexico
Alfonssina Niebla-Cárdenas, National Institute of Medical Science and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Mexico
City - Mexico
Dulce Lopez-Carrillo, National Institute of Medical Science and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City Mexico
Gabriela Caballero-Andrade, National Institute of Medical Science and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Mexico
City - Mexico
Alicia Velez, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City - Mexico
Ramon Espinoza, Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI, Hospital, Mexico City - Mexico
Eduardo Mancilla-Urrea, National Institute of Cardiology, Mexico City - Mexico
Luis E Morales-Buenrostro, National Institute of Medical Science and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Mexico
City - Mexico
Josefina Alberú, National Institute of Medical Science and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City Mexico

Aim. To compare Wechsler performance of children born to Kidney Transplant Recipients (KTR) who were
exposed to immunosuppression during pregnancy with unexposed children perfomance. Methods. Casecontrol study. Female KTR and their children and a control group with same socioeconomic background
were invited to participate. Children were evaluated according to their age with Wechsler Scales: WPPSI,
WISCor WAIS. Results. Twenty-five exposed children were assessed (mean age=11.38, SD=5.6). Twentythree healthy children (mean age=11.44, SD=5.4) were evaluated as the control group. Fifty percent of
exposed children had a score lower than 90 in global IQvs 18.2% of non-exposed children, X2 (1,
n=46)=5.12, p<0.05. Exposed children group showed lower duration of pregnancy (M=33.50, SD=3.8
weeks) than unexposed (M=37.39, SD=1.3 weeks) and lower birthweight (M=2117, SD=990.694 vs
M=3172, SD=530.57). Children’s Full Scale was associated with Mother’s Full Scale IQ (r=0.38, p<0.01),
mother’s Beck Depression Total Score (r=-0.43, p<0.01) and socioeconomic status (r=0.56, p<0.01),
although there were no differences in these variables between groups. Conclusions. Being a child of a KTR
is associated with a lower than the average global IQ. Results cannot be explained totally by the exposure to
immunosuppression and can be also explained by higher rates of premature delivery. A study that includes a
control group conformed by premature delivered children paired by gender, age and socioeconomic status is
required.

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O2222
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RATES IN AUSTRALIA
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Arlene Walker, Deakin University, Geelong - Australia
Amanda McNab, Deakin University, Geelong - Australia
Christie Stevens, Deakin University, Geelong - Australia

Domestic violence (DV) is a major concern within Australia. Rates of DV are difficult to establish and there
is reason to believe that DV is under-reported, especially in rural areas. Gender differences across
perpetration and victimization of DV have also been a point of contention within the available literature.
Given the amount of contradictory research findings, the present study aimed to: 1)determine whether rates
of DV differed according to geographic location; and 2)shed light on gender differences in the victimization
and perpetration of DV. A Personal Safety Survey was randomly sent to 9000 households across Australia
with 704 useable surveys comprising the current sample. Participants were 351 males and 344 females aged
between 19 and 92. Victimization and/or perpetration of DV were assessed using the Johnson et al. (2014)
Coercive Control Scale which measures situational couple violence (SCV) and intimate partner terrorism
(IPT). Findings indicated that 44% of participants had experienced SCV and 21% had experienced IPT. In
addition, 16% of participants had experienced some form of DV in the last twelve months. No differences
were found in the rates of DV according to location. There were also no gender differences in the
perpetration of DV. Some gender differences were found in relation to DV victimization, with females more
likely to be victims of DV than males. Implications of the findings in relation to DV research are discussed.

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O2223
PREDICTIVE VALUE OF PREREQUISITES ON LEARNING AND
WRITING SKILLS IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL: A LONGITUDINAL
STUDY
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Cristina Semeraro, University of Padova, Taranto - Italy
Rosanna Arpino, University of Padova, Taranto - Italy
Silvana Poli, University of Padova, Padua - Italy
Valeria Ruggieri, University of Padova, Taranto - Italy
Paola Angelelli, Università del Salento, Lecce - Italy

In literature there are a lot of data that showing how the precocity of intervention (didactic and clinical) is an
important prognostic factor in the development of Specific Learning Disorders (Bryan, 2005; Fisher, Allen,
Kose, 1996; Rourke, 2005; Shalev , Manor, Kerem, Ayali, Badichi, Friedlander, Gross-Tsur, 2001; Winer,
Tardif, 2004). The early recognition of subjects at risk allows to enable promptly interventions of recovery
and strengthening skills, designed to reducing the impact that a DSA may have on the school career, to the
emotional-motivational child's skills and his bio-psycho-social wellbeing. The project consists of two
phases: the first phase for the assessment of the prerequisites affected in the learning of reading and writing
in children attending the last year of kindergarten, with some tests of Battery PRCR-2 (AV1, AV3, SD3 and
SD4); the second phase examin in the same population the levels of acquisition of the skills of reading,
writing and arithmetic (Mt reading comprehension, DDO and AC-MT) at the end of the first and second year
of primary school and the possible predictive value of indexes evaluated preschool (re- test PRCR-2/2009).
The research is intended to show if the skills measured in the prerequisites (visual analysis and seriality leftright) are able to predict the future learning.

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O2224
RECOGNIZING ENGLISH HOMONYMOUS AND POLYSEMOUS WORDS
IN ENGLISH NATIVES AND ENGLISH-CHINESE BILINGUALS
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Pei-Shu Tsai, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua - Taiwan, Province of China
Ya-shyuan Jin, Newcastle University, Newcastle - United Kingdom

A previous psycholinguistic study on native speakers of English has demonstrated that words with closely
related metonymic extensions, such as rabbit as an animal and as the meat, were recognized faster than
unambiguous words in a visually presented lexical decision task (Klepousniotou & Baum, 2007). However,
the previous study did not find evidence showing differences among the other types of ambiguous words.
The present study attempted to improve the design of the previous study by introducing a randomly jittered
inter-stimulus-interval from the time of the fixation to the appearance of the target stimulus in a trial. The
study investigated five types of target words: balanced homonym (e.g., panel), unbalanced homonym (e.g.,
china), metaphoric polysemy (e.g., lip), metonymic polysemy (e.g., rabbit), and control words (e.g., clay).
Lexical decision times between two groups of participants, English-Chinese bilinguals enrolling in a
professional translation graduate program and native English speakers,were compared.The results indicated
that even though the overall responses of English-Chinese translators were slower than the native speakers
by 100 ms, they replicated the polysemy advantage effect. The results showed the jittered ISI useful and
demonstrated that for participants who were sufficiently proficient in a second language, the organization of
the mental lexicon and the access of a second language were universal across typologically distinct
languages.

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O2226
PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT FOR ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND
THERAPEUTIC ADHERENCE IN CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN IN
TRANSPLANT ISOLATION
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Mariana Mangin Valencia, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City - Mexico
Angélica Riveros-Rosas, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico

Leukemia remains the main cancer in children and one medical treatment consists of Hematopoietic stem
cell transplantation (HSCT). This involves prolonged hospital stays in isolation, extreme asepsis, restricted
visits/activities and infectious vulnerability. Patients and caregivers suffer psychological distress,
uncertainty, lack of information and poor support during these procedures.The objective of the study was to
identify the psychological needs of pediatric patients and their caregivers.Twenty-one interviews and
observational records in real time, helped examine cognitive, behavioral and emotional variables. Data led to
an intervention aimed at preparing patients to cope with these events. Preparation involved a manualized set
of interventions including psychoeducation, behavior modeling and deep progressive muscle relaxation
techniques,on seventeen patient-caregiver dyads. Results revealed significant effects on anxiety and
depression, and improvement on therapeutic adherence. Conclusions point that psychological preparation is
an effective procedure to prevent psychological distress in pediatric patients and caregivers including
resources for managing transplant-related suffering with simple, easy to learn techniques. The study
contributes useful methodological and technical information on this type of patients and their medical
condition.The findings point out the need to actively involve parents during hospital isolation of the pediatric
patient.

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O2230
AUTONOMY AND DEVIATION FROM VALUE NORMS AS PREDICTORS
FOR WELL-BEING IN JAPAN, GERMANY, AND THE US
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Tobias Soeldner, German Institute for Japanese Studies Tokyo, Humboldt University Berlin, Tokyo - Japan

This paper presents the results of a trinational study on the effects of autonomy and deviance from the group
norm for personal values on self-reported happiness and life satisfaction. Using mixed community and
student datasets from Germany (N = 756), Japan (N = 341), and the US (N = 436) provided an opportunity to
test whether effects replicated across national and age groups. In all three samples, higher levels of autonomy
were associated with higher life satisfaction and happiness. Separate analyses for young and older adults
indicated that depending on societal norms, the importance of autonomy for well-being may decrease after
full society membership is attained.Similarity of a participant’s personal values profile to the average values
profile of his/her national group predicted higher life satisfaction and happiness in the overall sample.
Separate analyses for each national group, however, revealed that this was largely due to strong effects in the
Japanese sample, especially for the group of working-age adults. On the one hand, these results from confirm
the universal importance of autonomy for well-being during latter adolescence and early adulthood, but also
caution against over generalizations that ignore moderating effects of cultural differences. On the other, they
indicate that in societies where “fitting in” is considered a primary goal of socialization, adherence to
unusual values can explain non-trivial amounts of variance in personal well-being.

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O2234
PSYCHOLOGICAL PREDICTORS OF WORK EFFICIENCY IN
INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Valentina Barabanshchikova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Alla Kuznetsova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Marina Zavartseva, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

The study is focused on the psychological factors that contributed to work performance and satisfaction
during the organizational innovations, and is based on the regulatory stress approach [Gaillard & Wientjes,
1994; Leonova, 1989, 2003], which is suitable to reveal the influence of the human functional state (HFS)
self-regulation on work efficiency. The research aim - to estimate the predictors of work efficiency under
innovations. The diagnostic set of methods included: the Managerial stress survey [Leonova, 2006]; Trust
assessment scale [Shaw, 1997, adopted by Kupreichenko, 2008], Strategic approach to coping scales
questionnaire [Hobfoll, 1994], adopted by Vodopianova & Starchenkova, 2003. The data on the sample of
814 employees of educational organizations, banks, and call-centers allowed to analyze the predictors of
work efficiency in tensed conditions: characteristics of work tasks, fairness of job reward and administration,
and the high level of organizational trust. The results are discussed taking into account the organizational
restrictions to different coping behavior models. The acquisition of adequate psychological resources
(motivational support, means of HFS self-regulation and organizationally not-restricted coping) play a key
role in the effective adaptation under innovation pressure. The obtained results are recommended for the
elaboration of the interventions, targeted to support high coping capacity of employees and to increase work
performance.

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O2242
ARE POSITIVE PEOPLE MORE HAPPY AND HEALTHY? EXAMINING
THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY FACTORS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Papri Nath, Indian Institute of Management Trichy, Tiruchirappalli - India
Rabindra Kumar Pradhan, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur – India

Existing literature in positive psychology has noted significant impact of positive emotions on health and
wellbeing. The present study extends this knowledge by examining the mediating effect of psychological
resilience between positive emotions and wellbeing. Moreover, the study observes the moderating role of
personality factors (emotional intelligence, extraversion, and neuroticism) in building psychological
resilience. The data were collected from a sample of 511 participants. Based on structural equations, the
results reveal that positive emotions do not have a direct influence on physical health and psychological
wellbeing, but via psychological resilience. Results further suggest that high emotional intelligence,
moderate extraversion, and low levels of neuroticism strengthen the impact of positive emotions on
psychological resilience. The study has major implications in theoretical advancement of positive emotions,
designing of resilience development programs, and development of positive therapeutic techniques.

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O2243
MEDIA CONSUMPTION, NEW TECHNOLOGY AND VALUE CHANGE
C09. Culture and society - Media and communication
Martti Puohiniemi, Independent researcher, *, Espoo - Finland
Markku Verkasalo, Institute of Behavioural Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki - Finland

The study covers an era of rapid societal change in Finland in 1981-2015 during which the media market and
consumption transformed from traditional journalism into high tech business due to the birth and
development of the internet, and analyzes the impact of all this on values and media consumption. Are the
value profiles of the commercial local radio audiences in 1985 and social media users in 2015 similar? The
theoretical framework of the study is based on Schwartz’s value theory and Roger’s theory of diffusion of
innovations. The study is based on the longest available time series of the SVS-values in 1991-2015 which
has been extended backwards to the beginning of 1980s by using attitude estimates for the SVS-values, and
combined with media data of 1985-2015. The data consists of 15,100 respondents in ten representative
national samples, aged 15-75. Value change of the era (before the new fieldwork in 2015) has been small on
the national level, but value differences between social groups have been remarkable. Especially the role of
technological innovativeness has become more important as a source of societal distinctions, almost
important as education. The findings will be interpreted in relation to the development of Finnish society. Of
particular interest will be the change over time in growth values (e.g. self-direction and stimulation) and selfprotection values (e.g. tradition, security and conformity) in relation to societal changes.

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O2246
PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES, ACTIONS AND POSTMODERN
POLITICS
F21. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Martti Puohiniemi, Independent researcher, Espoo – Finland

Kim Zilliacus, Swedish School of Social Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki - FinlandThe aim of the
study is to analyze protecting the environment as a value, and in relation to pro-environmental actions and
diffusion of new technology. The theoretical framework of the study is based on Schwartz’s value theory,
Roger’s theory of diffusion of innovations, and Inglehart’s distinction between materialism and
postmaterialism. The data (N≈8200) is collected in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2005 and 2015 in Finland. The
time series includes SVS-inventory and measures of technological innovativeness each year, measures of
pro-environmental actions in four years, Materialism–Postmaterialism scale at the beginning and at the end,
and Environmental Motives Scale in 2015. According to the results the importance of protecting the
environment which is a growth value decreased steadily although the state of the environment improved
from 1991 to 2005 while it should have decreased according to the theory. In the spring of 2015 the situation
is different compared to the previous years due to the climate change and new political threats. The study
will find out if the relationships between protecting the environment as a value, pro-environmental behavior,
and new technology has changed while new technology has developed into more personal, social and
interactive direction. The role of new technology in protecting the environment at present and before will be
discussed as well the possibility to distinguish postmaterialism and postmodern from each other.

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O2248
A TOUCH OF A COMPASSIONATE MIND: THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN SCHEMAS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Duygu Yakin, Middle East University, Istanbul - Turkey
Tülin Gençöz, Middle East University, Istanbul – Turkey

Present study aims to identify whether self-compassion can be utilized as a strategy to break the link between
early maladaptive schemas and psychopathological symptoms. As postulated in Schema Theory, this link is
catalyzed by the distorted function of healthy adult mode, which counters distorted cognitions and protect the
self-integrity. On the bases of the main postulations of schema theory, one can foresee that people, who have
higher levels of self-compassion, are more likely to overcome with early maladaptive schemas and they are
less likely to display psychopathological symptoms. As a recently popular emotion regulation strategy, selfcompassion can be viewed as the beginning of a process that leads to a stronger healthy adult mode.In this
regard, Young schema questionnaire, Self-compassion Scale and Brief Symptom Inventory were employed
for data collection. The link between maladaptive schemas and psychopathology was examined for different
levels of self-compassion. Accordingly, higher levels of self-compassion (i.e. people low in self-judgment,
isolation and over identification) is associated with lower levels of maladaptive schemas and
psychopathological symptoms. Although integrating third wave of cognitive behavioral therapies with
different clinical practices are recommended, the question whether it is useful to integrate self-compassion
strategies to the schema therapy practices to enhance the healthy adult mode is not empirically validated so
far.

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O2251
THE CURVILINEAR EFFECT OF PERSONALITY ON TASK AND SAFETY
PERFORMANCE: MODERATION OF SUPERVISOR SUPPORT
D12. Work and organization - Safety culture and climate
Yongjuan Li, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Xiao Yuan, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Yaoshan Xu, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China

Personality trait is a valid predictor to job performance and their relationship has been assumed to be linear.
Recent evidence has challenged the linear assumption, suggesting an invert-U curvilinear relationship.
According to conservation of resource theory, personality traits are personal resources and supervisor
support are social resource. Both can benefit to facilitate job performance.When necessary, social resources
can become substitute of personal resources. Hence, the purpose of the current study was: (1) to explore the
curvilinear effect of personality traits, which including Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, and
Extraversion on task and safety performance, respectively; (2) to investigate the moderating effect of
perceived supervisor support on the curvilinear personality–performance relationships. Two studies have
been designed. In study one, 323 employees from 3nuclear power plants completed the personality
questionnaire and their supervisors rated their performance. In study two, 223 operators from 35 teams of
another 4 nuclear power plants completed both personality and supervisor support questionnaire and their
supervisors rated their performance. The results supported the curvilinear effects of all three personality
facets on multi-dimension performances, respectively. Specifically, personality-performance relationship
was initially positive as personality trait increases but to a point it turned negative when personality trait
increases further. Supervisor support can respectively moderate the curvilinear relationships except
Conscientiousness, such that when operators perceived high levels of supervisor support the curvilinear
relationship was weaker than when they perceived low levels of supervisor support. At last, the theoretical
and practical implications were discussed.

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O2257
THE PASSION SCALE: FACTORIAL AND DIVERGENT VALIDITY
AMONG FINNISH PROFESSIONALS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Jennifer Pickett, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä - Finland
Taru Feldt, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä - Finland
Anne Mäkikangas, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä - Finland
Johanna Rantanen, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä - Finland

In modern world, psychological technologies are deeply integrated in everyday life of people (for example,
“Flying Lady” can be seen as a technology of weight management and fitness). Thus, there is a strong need
to study how people adopt, utilize and develop these new technologies. For this purpose it is necessary to
address several issues of psychological technologies. First, it is necessary to recognize that technology is a
key element of human activity. Applied to human activity technologies have several specific structural and
functional properties. Structural properties include chronotopic structure, modality, and intensity of activity
(Podshivalkina, 1997). Functional properties include generalizability, consistency, integrity, and objectivity
of technologies. The necessity for application of technologies can bedetermined by three reasons: time
scarcity, limitation of resources, the need for regular replacement of individual actions, and need of
sustainable performance. Based on that, three basic principles of integration of these technologies into
professional psychological practice can be allocated: the principle of integrity, comprehensiveness, and
consistency with long- and short-term goals. Finally,this paper focuses on how these principles can be
applied to the analysis of effectiveness of clients`technologies of life.

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O2262
INVESTIGATING ITEM BIAS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN SUBSTANCE
USE CONTEXTUAL RISK INSTRUMENT
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Ishreen Rawoot, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - South Africa
Maria Florence, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - South Africa

South Africa has a high prevalence of substance use disorders, most of which are affecting adolescents.
Literature pointed toward the need for an instrument which would be able to validly measure the contextual
factors associated with adolescent substance use in low socio-economic status communities in South Africa.
The South African Substance Use Contextual Risk Instrument was therefore developed to capture these
contextual realities from the subjective point of view of adolescents. The instrument serves as a means to
identifying at-risk youth and communities in which risk factors are present. Exploratory research on the
reliability and validity recommended that a DIF analysis be done on six of scales on the measure which
proved to not be equivalent across the two language versions. This study aimed to: 1) establish whether items
function differently across the two language versions, 2) identify problematic items on the six scales and 3)
inform the process of rewriting these items. Item bias was investigated using two well supported statistical
procedures; Ordinal logistic regression and the Mantel-Haenszel method. Literature supports the use of
multiple procedures to verify findings. All items which were flagged by either of the two methods as
presenting with moderate to large DIF were noted. It is suspected that the removal or revision of these items
from the instrument may increase the validity and provide evidence for equivalence across the two language
versions.

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O2278
TREATMENT OUTCOME EVALUATION: AN EXAMPLE OF
INTEGRATED FOCAL PSYCHOTHERAPY IN A PSYCHOSOCIAL
TREATMENT CENTRE
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence based psychotherapies
Silvia Galvani, Azienda Ospedaliera “Ospedale Maggiore”, Crema – Italy
Claudio Maria Maffini, Azienda Ospedaliera “Ospedale Maggiore”, Crema – Italy
Giuseppina Facchi, Azienda Ospedaliera “Ospedale Maggiore”, Crema – Italy

Introduction: The current presentation reports the results from a four-year longitudinal project (2009 to 2013)
that was conducted at the Psychosocial Treatment Centre of the Mental Health Department of the Ospedale
Maggiore (Crema, Cremona). The main purpose of the project, which saw the participation of psychiatrists
and psychotherapists, was the expansion of the service provided with an integrated (pharmacological
treatment and psychotherapy) focal (identification of a treatment focus) and brief (treatment duration
between 6 and 18 months) service to patients with a specific age range (18-50 years of age) and diagnoses
(anxiety disorders and personality disorders). Methods and Procedures: Patients (N=230) filled out the
Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) at three separate times of
treatment (beginning, end, and follow-up). Thus, any changes to the patient’s mental condition was recorded.
Results: The average number of psychotherapy session was 15 for patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders
and 25 for patients diagnosed with personality disorders. Statistical evaluation of psychotherapy treatment
efficacy yielded a significant difference between beginning and end of the intervention, underlining an
overall improvement of the patient’s mental condition. This improvement remained constant even at the
follow-up time, 6 months after treatment termination. The report will discuss these findings in light of future
projects.

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O2281
DO CONSUMERS INFER ABOUT THE CAUSES OF SUCCESS AND THE
CAUSES OF FAILURES OF COMPANIES IN THE SAME WAY?
F20. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychological choices on environmental versus economical sustainability
Adam Żaliński, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin - Poland
Oleg Gorbaniuk, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland

The presentation reports the results of an experimental study involving 800 students who were asked to
evaluate the image of different companies in the Polish market. A covariation model based on Kelley’s
theory implying three factors: consensus, distinctiveness and consistency was adopted in order to examine
the role of causal and dispositional attribution in the perception of companies. The experimental stimuli were
framed as companies either in the mode of employing staff or dismissing staff or successfully launching of a
new product or unsuccessful launching of a new product. The results show that successful companies were
perceived as open, innovative and stable. Unsuccessful companies were viewed as less innovative and
unstable. The outcome displayed numerous biases in the perception of success and failure, e.g. an asymmetry
in success vs. failure attributions, such that the company’s role in creating success is underrated whereas its
role in creating failure is overrated. The results show that successful companies were perceived as open,
innovative and stable. Unsuccessful companies were viewed as less innovative and unstable. This implies
that the companies’ losses are detrimental to their images. Other implications are also discussed.

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O2282
ETHNIC IDENTITY OF TRANSRACIAL ADOPTEES AND IMMIGRANTS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Laura Ferrari, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Claudia Manzi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Rosa Rosnati, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Maria Brambilla, University of Bergamo, Bergamo - Italy

Ethnic identity is largely considered central to the normative development of ethnic minority youth and
plays also an important role contributing to their well-being (Umana-Taylor et al., 2014). The ethnic identity
formation is particularly salient during adolescence and continues to unfold through emerging adulthood
involving the construction of one’s sense of self associated with group membership. The literature has been
mainly focused on ethnic identity of immigrants whereas transracial adoptees reflect an understudied
population whose migration histories are quite distinct from children raised in biological families. The
development of ethnic identity could be peculiarly challenging for transracial adoptees because they don’t
share their ethnic background with adoptive parents (Sherman, 2010). Nevertheless, there is still a paucity of
studies comparing immigrants with transracial adoptees about ethnic identity (Lee, et al., 2010). In this study
we explore how immigrants compared to transracial adoptees cope with the construction of their ethnic
identity, identifying which factors could facilitate this process which in turn influences their well-being. A
self-report questionnaire was administered to 168 immigrants and 160 transracial adoptees, for a total of 328
participants. Data analyses are still in progress and the results will be discussed in relation to implications for
intervention with immigrants and adoptees adolescents and emerging adulthood. Keywords: Ethnic identity,
Immigration, Transracial Adoption, Well-being.

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O2283
YOUNG CHILDREN'S FOOD VS. NON-FOOD CATEGORIZATION
ABILITIES DURING FOOD NEOPHOBIA PEAK
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Camille Rioux, Aix Marseille University, Aix-en-Provence – France
Jeremie Lafraire, Institut Paul Bocuse, Lyon – France
Agnès Giboreau, Institut Paul Bocuse, Lyon – France
Delphine Picard, Aix Marseille University, Aix-en-Provence – France

Background: Food neophobia, or the reluctance to eat novel foods, peaks at around 2-6 years during
childhood. At the same period, a food categorization system is assumed to develop, but few studies have yet
investigated the characteristics of this system or its possible relation with food neophobia. Objective: This
study assessed young children’s abilities to discriminate between food and non-food items, and their relation
to food neophobia. Method: A sample of 42 children, aged 36-53 months, participated to a rapid
categorization task in which they were presented with color photographs of food and non-food items for 80
ms. Their task was to respond as quickly as possible whether or not each item was edible. Both accuracy
measures (hits, false alarms, discriminability) and response times were recorded. Children’s food neophobia
was assessed using a standardized scale. Results: Children showed a high rate of hits (81%) and false alarms
(50%) to the rapid categorization task. Discriminability and neophobia both increased with age, whereas
response times decreased. There were no significant correlations between categorization performances and
food neophobia scores when controlling for age effects. Conclusion: The food categorization system present
in children aged 3-4.5 years is under construction, and rather liberal as it accepted a large amount of nonfood items as edible. Relations between categorization abilities and food neophobia should be tested with
larger age range.

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O2287
A DRIVER SUPPORT SYSTEMS ACCEPTANCE MODEL: THE
NEGLECTED ROLE OF PREDICTING THE INTENTION TO USE
UPCOMING INNOVATIONS
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Marlène Bel, Grenoble-Alpes University, Grenoble / Guyancourt – France
Pascal Pansu, Grenoble-Alpes University, Grenoble / Guyancourt - France
Alain Somat, Rennes 2 University, Rennes - France
Yves Page, Technocentre Renault - Guyancourt, Guyancour - France
Michèle Moessinger, Technocentre Renault - Guyancourt, Guyancourt - France

The automotive industry is concerned about (i) anticipating the future usage behaviors, (ii) predicting the
intention to use the innovative systems unknown by the public and (iii) helping those systems to be
acceptable by the persons. The aim of this study is to predict unknown behavior. The theoretical model is
inspired by the Planed Behavior Theory (Ajzen, 1991). In this study, we seek to predict the intention to use
the Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) towards which the individuals have no attitudes. We
assume that (1) attitudes towards new technologies indirectly predict intention to use C-ITS via the attitudes
towards ITS and the confidence in the C-ITS; (2) there is a direct relationship between attitudes towards the
new technologies and the intention to use the C-ITS; (3) the subjective norm and the perceived behavioral
control both specific to C-ITS are direct determinants of the intention to use the C-ITS. The initial model
was tested on a first sample of 336 participants. Next, the model was validated on a second sample of 336
participants. All paths predicted by the theoretical model were significant except the direct link assumed
between the perceived behavioral control and the behavioral intention. This relationship is mediated by
confidence in C-ITS. In sum, the results indicated that the modified model fits the data to a satisfactory
extent.

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O2288
THE PREDICTION OF ATTRIBUTIONAL STYLES ON THREEDIMENSIONAL MODEL OF PERFORMANCE ANXIETY
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Jose Ricardo Chafloque Alvan, University of Taipei, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
Wen-Nuan Kara Cheng, University of Taipei, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

BACKGROUND Attribution (Phelps, & Ellis, 2002) refers to individuals’ casual explanations for their
success or failure. Attribution theory asserts that people differ in their attributional style and that these
differences contribute to motivation, performance and affective reactions to various life experiences.
Attributional style has been examined as a source of anxiety, particularly in educational setting
(Anshel & Brinthaupt, 2006). However, very few research has examined the relationship between
attributional style and anxiety, particular among collegiate athletes. Consequently, the present research
examined the prediction of attributional styles on the three-dimensional model of performance anxiety
(Cheng, Hardy, & Markland, 2009) in collegiate athletes in Taiwan. METHOD: Data was collected from
college-based sport participants (N=416), and analyzed via stepwise regression. The measures were
Attributional Style for Success and Failure Questionnaire (including four dimensions of ability, effort, task
difficulty and luck), and Three-Factor Anxiety Inventory (i.e., Cognitive, physiological and the regulatory
dimensions). RESULT: Regression analyses revealed that the ability attribution for success best predicted
the regulatory dimension of anxiety (β = .28, p <.001), and also predicted cognitive anxiety (β = .17, p
<.001). In addition, the ability attribution for failure predicted cognitive anxiety (β = .10, p <.05).
DISCUSSION: Among the four dimensions of attribution style for success and failure, the ability attribution
appeared to be the main predictor for the regulatory anxiety and cognitive anxiety. Implications of the
present findings are discussed in light of three-dimensional model of performance anxiety.

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O2296
IMPACT OF ANGER MANAGEMENT ON THE AGGRESSION AND
EMPATHY AMONG SELECTED INCARCERATED WOMEN UNDER THE
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY (FEU) PROJECT HOPE
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Hector Perez, Far Eastern University, Manila – Philippines
Luzelle Anne Ormita, Far Eastern University, Manila - Philippines

Far Eastern University (FEU) Project Hope is one of the community extension programs of the university to
help transform holistically the lives, alleviate the plight and ameliorate the socio-economic condition of the
Manila City Jail Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) incarcerated women. The psychological
profile of the incarcerated women from the study of Ormita and Perez (2012) described them having regrets
of their past and put up with their feelings of insecurity and poor self-concept. They utilize negative coping
mechanisms and are likely to use avoidance, passivity, regression and tend to react emotionally in response
to stress. There were 83 women inmates who were identified by the institution because of their overt
aggressive behaviors towards other inmates or towards jail officers. They underwent a two-phase anger
management module to understand the causes of their impulsive and aggressive behaviors and learn how to
manage their anger consequently developing empathy. Results showed that women inmates who finished
elementary schooling tend to be hostile than those who finished secondary or tertiary education while those
who commit kidnapping tend to be physically aggressive. Further, inmates who were considered recidivists
were found to be hostile. However, no significant differences were found on the empathy of the participants
on all demographic characteristics. Linking impulsivity and empathy, all subscales of impulsivity which are
verbal aggressiveness, anger and hostility proved to be significantly correlated with their personal distress.

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O2300
INFLUENCE OF USER’S PREFERENCES AND SPATIAL ABILITIES ON
CRITERIA TO CHOOSE A ROUTE IN PPBLIC TRANSPORT
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Elise Grison, Université Paris Descartes, Versailles, France
Valérie Gyselinck, Université Paris Descartes, Versailles, France
Jean-Marie Burkhardt , Université Paris Descartes, Versailles, France

Planning a route in public transport (i.e., PT) is a difficult task involving various spatial cognitive abilities,
users’ preferences (e.g., attitudes, criteria) and context (e.g., getting to work or going to a leisure activity).
While the effects of users’ preferences and context are well established, the role of spatial abilities and their
interactions with the others factors are still few explored in the choice of PT route. This study aims to
explore these effects when we are exposed users to a choice between two PT routes. Participants are frequent
users of the PT of Paris and it suburbs. They are presented short descriptions of PT routes which vary as a
function of number transfers, the travel time, the comfort, and the context. Spatial abilities are evaluated
through scales and tests (SBSODS, Corsi blocks). Additional individual determinants of choice are
considered, including demographic variables, individual attitude toward PT and the individual personal
hierarchy of criteria. Results show that the choice toward a comfortable PT route with 3 different PT modes
is mainly oriented by the longer of the route, a good perception of PT and the habit to use routes combining
several modes. Conversely, the choice toward an uncomfortable PT route with only one mode is oriented by
gender (mainly men), the high level of spatial abilities, the preference for route with only one mode and a
high perception of PT disadvantages.

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O2304
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Seda Bayraktar, Akdeniz University, Antalya – Turkey
Merve Sandikci, Psychological Counselling Center, Private Foundation, Istanbul – Turkey

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between level of psychological well being and
sociodemographic variables, self efficacy, parental attachment, social comparison in 309 university students.
Socio-demographic information form was used for obtaining personal information in the research. In
addition to this, Psychological Well Being scale, Parental Attachment scale for measuring dimensions of
cognitive and emotional attachment to their parents, General Self Efficacy Scale for meausuring the level of
self efficacy and Social Comparison Scale for measuring the level of social comparison was used The results
were analyzed by SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) Windows 21.0 program. As a result,
psychological well being of university students showed difference according to variables of gender,
perceived academical success, perceived health and regarding as a shy. It is possible to say that statistically
significant positive correlation has been observed between the level of psychological well being and parental
attachment, self perception, general self efficacy. There is a strong correlation between level of positive
relations with others, level of environmental control, level of purpose of life, level of self acceptance, the
level of general psychological well being and parental attachment, general self efficacy, self perception
variables.

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O2308
AN EXAMINATION OF COGNITIVE EMOTION REGULATION
STRATEGIES IN THE PREDICTION OF EXCESSIVE REASSURANCESEEKING
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Ezgi Tuna, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

The aim of the study was to investigate the role of cognitive emotion regulation strategies as predictors of
excessive reassurance-seeking (ERS). ERS has been defined as excessively seeking reassurance from others
to reduce one’s doubts about self-worth and lovability (Joineret al., 1999). Research shows that ERS is a
contributor to depressive symptoms and negative interpersonal outcomes such as social rejection (Joiner et
al., 1999; Joiner & Metalsky, 2001). Five hundred and five( = 23.05; SD = 2.95) university students
participated in the study and completed the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Garnefski et al.,
2001), White Bear Suppression Inventory (Wegner & Zanakos, 1994), The Depressive Interpersonal
Relationships Inventory (Joiner et al., 1992) and Beck Depression Inventory (Beck et al., 1988). Results of
the multiple regression analysis indicated that when depressive symptoms were statistically controlled;
thought suppression, catastrophizing and rumination significantly predicted ERS. This finding suggests that
one of the proximal precursors of ERS may be the dysregulation of emotion. Theoretical considerations and
implications for psychotherapy will be discussed. Keywords: Excessive reassurance-seeking, emotion
regulation, cognitive emotion regulation.

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O2309
TECHNOLOGIES IN AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE
COMMUNICATION
A17. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Elena Radici, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a set of strategies and technologies that an
individual with limited or no speech uses to communicate. The purpose of this study is to investigate how
attitudes and emotions toward AAC technologies affect their use. AAC is broadly used with children with
autism, cerebral palsy, etc.,as well as with adults with acquired conditions such as aphasia or ALS.
Technology plays an important role in AAC because it allows a user to express its needs by using
customized symbols. AAC technology is also used from a communication partner, such as a parent, to
communicate with the user that have comprehension difficulties. AAC technology has often carry the stigma
of the disability because of its clumsy looking and its unfriendly user interfaces. Research studies stated that
these features may cause anxiety, frustration and negative attitudes which have an impact on the use of an
AAC technology to the point that in the long terms it may lead to its abandonment.With the advent of
mainstream technologies such as iPads, AAC may have found a way to eliminate the stigma from technology
because of their fashionable looking and user friendly interfaces. Considering these features it is very
important to investigate how the use of an iPad as an AAC technology impact on attitudes and emotions of
both AAC users and communication partners. It is also interesting to verify if in the long terms this
technology may affect the abandonment of the AAC.

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O2316
THE ROLE OF INDIVIDUAL VALUES AND POLITICAL VIEWS IN TRUST
IN THE MEDIA IN RUSSIA
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Alyona Khaptsova, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow - Russian
Federation

The literature suggests that individual values influence political views, which, in turn, influence trust in news
messages. Yet, trust in messages depends not only on individual characteristics. Trust in the media as an
institution and trust in particular news channels may mediate this relationship. This study tests whether
individual values influence 3 levels of trust in the media (trust in the media as an institution, trust in Russian
vs. foreign news channels, trust in particular news messages) both directly and through political views. As
Russian government owns controlling stake in the most popular news channels we hypothesize that holding
tradition values may be associated with sharing progovernment political views, trust in Russian news
channels and trust in progovernment news messages. In contrast, holding universalism values may be
associated with liberal political views, trust in foreign news channels and trust in antigovernment messages.
Hypotheses were tested using SEM with a sample of 149 adults who live in Russia. Results of the analysis
revealed that people who hold tradition values are likely to share political views of the government and trust
Russian news channels. Holding progovernment political views increase trust in the media as institution and
decrease trust in antigovernment message. In contrast, those who hold universalism values don't share
political views of the government, they trust antigovernment message and don't trust progovernment
message.

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O2322
HOW TO RESTORE FROM MENTAL FATIGUE? RESTORATIVENESS OF
SOCIAL VERSUS NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Margherita Brondino, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Monique Crane, Macquarie University, Sydney – Australia
Sara Gallo, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Camilla Montresor, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Margherita Pasini, University of Verona, Verona – Italy

The present study would address two key limitations in the current research on restorative environments.
First, to address the lack of research examining restorativeness of social environments, we explored the
perceived restorativeness and attentional restoration afforded by social compared to natural environments.
Second, we explored the role of extraversion in moderating the restorativeness of those environments. A
mixed between subjects and within-subjects design was used. About 150 participants were exposed to a task
built to induce attentional fatigue (Sustained Attention Response Test (SART). Participants were then
randomly assigned to four experimental conditions whereby they observed one of four different
environments: natural setting, social setting on neutral background, urban setting, social setting on natural
setting background. Participants then completed the task for a second time. Level of attentional restoration
will be examined by comparing pre and post SART reaction times and correct responses for each of the
experimental conditions. Consistent with previous work, exposure to urban settings is expected to provide
the least restoration. In contrast, it is anticipated that participants exposed to natural settings will experience
the greatest restoration as shown by improvements in reaction times and correct responses. We also expect
that social environments will have restorative utility, but this will be moderated by the participant’s level of
extraversion.

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O2323
THE ONLINE LOOKING GLASS: THE STUDY OF SELF ESTEEM AND
NARCISSISM ON SOCIAL MEDIA
C09. Culture and society - Media and communication
Charles Mitchell, Independent Researcher, Independent Researcher, Kuwait City - Kuwait
Juliet Dinkha, American University of Kuwait, Kuwait City - Kuwait
Bashar Zogheib, American University of Kuwait, Kuwait City - Kuwait

Our study (currently in progress) investigates the effects of social media on self-esteem and the expression of
social media activity as a form of narcissistic behavior. Our research duplicates the study conducted in
Canada entitled Self-Presentation 2.0: Narcissism and Self-Esteem on Facebook by Soraya Mehdizadeh,
B.Sc and published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social networking(2010). In that study, Mehdizadeh
investigated the effects of self-esteem and narcissism found on Facebook by examining and surveying 100
users of the social media platform. Online social networking sites have revealed an entirely new method of
impression management and self-expression on social media acts as a medium for studying self-image and as
a platform for communicating low self-esteem. Psychologists describe self-esteem as a person’s overall
evaluation of their self-worth; while narcissism is defined as persistent displays and patterns of selfimportance (Mehdizadeh 2010). Our study focuses on the narcissistic personality disorder as an overriding
theory. According to Mayo Clinic Staff (2011), narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by dramatic
and emotional behavior. The disorder's symptomology may include believing that one is better than others
and that one is special, but at the same time that same person is easily hurt and rejected, expecting constant
praise and admiration, and has fragile self-esteem. In our research, we attempt to ascertain if we can observe
these characteristics based on what is posted on Instagram on a wide sample of users. We derived our sample
from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. We used these two countries because they have some of the highest
penetration of social media in the world and the study of the effects of social networking on the population,
especially among the youth is a subject matter that demands.

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O2325
USING GAMIFICATION TO FOSTER MOTIVATION AND
PERFORMANCE IN THE WORKPLACE
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Michael Sailer, Ludwig-Maximilian-University of Munich, Munich - Germany
Heinz Mandl, Ludwig-Maximilian-University of Munich, Munich – Germany

This empirical study investigates the innovative concept of gamification from a psychological perspective.
The idea of gamification is to use game design elements in a non-game context to enhance motivation and
performance. This study investigates the motivating power of gamification and helps to fill the empirical and
theoretical gap regarding psychological research on gamification. Therefore a self-determination theory
perspective is applied to investigate effects of game elements like points, badges and stories on basic
psychological needs for competence, autonomy and social relatedness. Furthermore effects of gamification
on intrinsic motivation and performance will be investigated. An experimental control group design was
conducted in the context of intralogistics. Hereby trainings of new and untrained workforce have been
gamified within an artificial storage depot setting and compared to a traditional instructional design setting.
Results show positive effects of a gamification training environment compared to a traditional direct
instruction training environment regarding competence, autonomy and relatedness need satisfaction as well
as intrinsic motivation and performance. This study shows that in barely stimulating working and learning
contexts like intralogistics, gamification is an effective concept to foster motivation and performance. Selfdetermination theory has proven its worth as a suitable approach to investigate gamification and its
motivational power.

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O2326
PERSONALITY TRAITS: MODERATING ROLE IN SCHOOL BULLYING
INDUCED DEPRESSION AMONG CHINESE POPULATION
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Lu Hua Chen, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong KongFrancesca Cotier, The University of
Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Winifred Mark, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Jim van Os, Maastricht University, Maastricht – Netherlands
Timothea Toulopoulou, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

BACKGROUND: School bullying is an ever-growing problem with high prevalence all over the world.
While in Hong Kong, bullying phenomenon is more worrying in school and has shown to be exacerbated in
recent years. The bullying can be physical, verbal or social and is repeated over a period of time during
school education. The negative impact of school bullying has been found to associate with later depression
and suicidality. However, the underline mechanism involved in this relationship keeps to be unknown.
Previously, the personality traits has been reported to be important predictor for symptoms of depression,
with neuroticism is a risk factor for depression development and extroversion, on the other hand, is a
protective factor. The current study therefore focus on bullying experience in high school and investigate
whether personality traits influences the relationship between bullying experience and depression in Chinese
population. METHODS: In present study, 181 university students (68 male and 113 female) were recruited.
High school bullying history was measured by Retrospective Bullying Questionnaire (RBQ) which covered
three types of victimization (physical, verbal, and social). The Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (Short
Form Revised Version) (EPQ-S) was applied to assess one’s personality traits. Only neuroticism/stability
and extraversion/introversion was included in current study as these two dimensions were more commonly
found to associate with depression. The symptom of depression was measured by the Symptom Checklist 90R (SCL-90-R), which was a self-reported clinical rating scale. The potential role of personality traits in the
relationship between school bullying and depression was tested by mediation analysis and moderator
analysis separately. RESULTS: Totally, 97 participants has reported that they have suffered different types
of bullying in high school. For physical bullying, 10 (5.5%) participants has reported being beaten/kicked/hit
and 17 participants (9.4%) reported their things were being stolen. For verbal bullying 62 (34.3%)
participants received nick name and 18 (9.9%) participants were verbally threaten by others. For social
bullying, 68 (37.6%) participants were being gossiped and told lies and 40 (22.1%) participants experienced
social exclusion. Linear regression modeling has revealed that high school bullying experience (β=0.21,
P=0.001)and personality traits (neuroticism/stability β=0.53, P<0.0001; extraversion/introversion β=-0.09,
P=0.15) are associated with depression, but no mediator effect is observed. The moderator analysis has
revealed a significant effect of neuroticism/stability (β=0.27, P=0.003), which suggests participants with
higher neuroticism are at higher risk for school bullying induced depression. Interestingly, no moderating
effect is detected for extraversion/introversion in our Chinese population. DISCUSSIONS: In this Hong
Kong based Chinese population, consistently with western population, high school bullying experience has
demonstrated a significant association with depression. Furthermore, our results has shown a significant
moderation relationship for personality traits between school bullying experience and depression. The
relationship between more school bullying experience and higher degree of depression is significantly
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effect is found to be from neuroticism/stability only but not extraversion/introversion in Chinese. Findings
from present study will promote our better understanding of the underline pathway linking school bullying
experience and depression, and imply for the important role of personality traits in mental health research.

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O2327
LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, STRESS AND SELF-EFFICACY IN HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS
F19. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society

Mahgol Tavakoli, University of Isfahan, Isfahan – Iran
Maryam Esmaeili, University of Isfahan, Isfahan – Iran

Aims: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of life skills and self-efficacy on stress Bahmaei male high school
students in comparison with the control group. Method&material: To determine the amount of stress and trauma
symptoms questionnaire (DASS-21) were used. The efficacy questionnaire was completed for both groups . This
questionnaire has 17 questions based on a Likert scale ranging from completely disagree (score 1) to strongly agree
(score 5) is graded .Then for group life skills training program for 10 sessions , each session was held for 1 h and the
control group did not see any training. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and analysis of covariance Krftnd
analyzed. Results: The findings suggest that students with an average age of 16/16 with a standard deviation of 45/2,
respectively. Well as subjects who have been trained in life skills intervention and control groups that were not, in terms
of stress (704/16 = F and 001/0> p), Vkhvdkar efficiency (93/4 = F and 03/0> p), there are significant differences. In
other words, life skills training, stress and self-efficacy with respect to the mean of the experimental group than the
control group mean decrease stress and increase self-efficacy has been. Conclusion: It is suggested that such skills
training component common in the intermediate and high school-age students before entering the community should be
included. Keywords: life skills, stress, self-efficacy, students

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O2331
THE EFFECTS OF TEMPERAMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS AND
PARENTAL ACCEPTANCE-REJECTION ON DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIORS
AMONG ADOLESCENTS
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Melikenaz Yalçın, Adnan Menderes University, Aydın - Turkey
Çiğdem Dereboy, Adnan Menderes University, Aydın – Turkey

The aim of the present study was to examine associations between temperamental characteristics, parental
acceptance and rejection and disruptive behaviors among adolescents and moderator roles of negative
reactivity which is dimension of difficult temperament on parental acceptance-rejection and disruptive
behaviors. This study consisted of 400 high school students (222 males, 178 females) from nine different
high schools in Aydın, Turkey. In addition, mothers of 400 students’ mother participated in this study.
Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire and Parental Acceptance and Rejection Questionnaire was
administered to the students, School Age Temperament Inventory was filled by their mothers. The results of
this study showed that there were associations between parental acceptance-rejection and disruptive
behaviors but not in terms of gender. To investigate the moderator roles of negative reactivity on parental
acceptance-rejection and disruptive behaviors, hierarchical regression analysis was used. According to
results, a moderator role of negative reactivity was found on parental rejection and disruptive behaviors but
not for parental acceptance. These finding were discussed in the light of the differential susceptibility
hypothesis which claims that individuals vary in the degree they are affected by experiences or qualities of
the environment they are exposed to. In light of the literature, only difficult temperament does not predict
disruptive behavior. So, interaction with appropriate parenting adolescents could have less disruptive
behaviors.

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O2332
EXTERNAL LOCUS-OF-HOPE AND ITS INDICATORS OF WELL-BEING
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Homer Yabut, De La Salle University, Manila - Philippines
Allan Bernardo, University of Macau, Macau – Macau
Katrina Resurreccion, De La Salle University, Manila – Philippines

The relationship between hope and well-being has been well-documented in Positive Psychology literature
with studies using Snyder’s (1994) Hope Theory. Bernardo (2010) proposed that hope has internal and
external locus-of-hope dimensions related to disjoint and conjoint forms of goal-related agency. We present
two studies that demonstrate how external locus-of-hope dimensions (family, peer, and spiritual) are related
to indicators of general well-being. In Study 1, the analyses indicated that external locus-of-hope dimensions
explained a significant portion of the variance of well-being indicators (collectivist coping) in addition to the
variance explained by dispositional hope. Specifically, external locus-of-hope significantly predicted: life
satisfaction, reframing coping strategies, family-support coping, religious coping, avoidant coping, and
private coping. In Study 2, external locus-of-hope dimensions explained a significant portion of the variance
of well-being (life satisfaction, mastery and self-esteem) in addition to the variance explained by
dispositional hope. External locus-of-hope significantly predicted: life satisfaction, self-mastery, collectivemastery, self-esteem, and relational self-esteem. The results are discussed in relation to broader
conceptualizations of hopeful thoughts that may be more relevant in collectivist or relational cultures, and in
relation to broader forms of hope-related positive psychological interventions.

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O2333
THE INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONS BETWEEN OBSESSIVE
BELIEFS, THOUGHT CONTROL, ATTACHMENT AND OBSESSIVECOMPULSIVE DISORDER’S DIFFERENT SYMPTOMS IN CLINICAL
SAMPLE
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Sevginar Vatan, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey

The aim of this study was to examine the relations between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
symptoms, attachment, variables related with cognitions in a clinical sample. The relative contributions of
obsessive beliefs and thought control strategies were examined in this study. Moreover, the mediator roles of
these variables between attachment and OCD symptoms were interested. By these aims the study was done
with 101 OCD patients (60 female and 41 male). Participants were evaluated using the Yale-Brown
Obsessive-Compulsive Scale, Thought Control Questionnaire, Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire and
Experience in Close Relationships Scale-II. According to the results, Obsessive beliefs concerning
responsibility/threat estimation predicted obsession, compulsion, avoidance, overvalued sense of
responsibility, pervasive slowness, repeating symptoms. Perfectionism/certainty predicted pathological
doubling, aggressive and control symptoms, thought/control importance predicted religious and symmetry
symptoms. Responsibility/threat estimation and Perfectionism/certainty mediated the relationship between
attachment anxiety and OCD symptoms. According to results of thought control strategies “Distribution”
predicted indecisiveness, “Self-Punishment” predicted obsessions, compulsion, avoidance, pervasive
slowness, “Worry” predicted overvalued sense of responsibility, aggressive, somatic symptoms, “Social
Control” predicted avoidance severity of OCD. In a relation betweeen attachment anxiety and obsession
severity “Self-Punishment” and in a relation between attachment anxiety and overvalued sense of
responsibility and aggressive symptoms “Worry” had a mediation role. On the other hand “Social Control”
mediated the relationship between attachment avoidance and avoidance symptoms. To sum up, different
symptoms of OCD were found to be related to different cognitive framework. It was thought that all these
results may improve the understanding of OCD symptoms’ heterogeneity.

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O2343
EXTREME VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS – RESULTS FROM THREE CASES
OF SCHOOL SHOOTINGS ON WARNING BEHAVIOR AND REACTIONS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Nora Fiedler, Free University Berlin, Berlin - Germany
Vincenz Leuschner, Free University Berlin, Berlin - Germany
Herbert Scheithauer, Free University Berlin, Berlin - Germany

Our research is based on two key findings from retrospective case analyses of severe targeted school
violence: 1) School shootings are the result of a long-term critical psychosocial development. 2)Later
perpetrators showed several types of warning behaviors prior to the attack. This paper seeks to understand
the reactions of individuals who had knowledge about a later perpetrator’s violent phantasies and plans, or
noticed unspecific crisis symptoms. Newman (2004) found the inability of the social support systems to
identify and adequately react to warning behaviors to be one of five necessary conditions for a school
shooting (see also: Fein et al., 2002; Fox & Harding, 2005; Verlinden et al., 2000; Vossekuil et al., 2002). As
part of the TARGET research association, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the
working group at Free UniversityBerlin aims to develop preventive guidelines from case study. For the
current paper witness reports from three cases of German school shootings were analyzed using a grounded
theory approach (Glaser & Straus, 1967). The following research questions were addressed: 1) Which
persons did notice behavioral changes of the later perpetrator? 2) Which interpretations followed the
observation (i.e. interpreting behavior as a warning behavior or as typical adolescent development)? 3)
Which reactions resulted from the assessment (i.e. school or peer interventions)?A better understanding of
responses from peers, parents and teachers to warning behavior might open a new perspective on the social
framing of school shootings, and advance preventive efforts by engaging the social network.

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O2360
ONE-NIGHT STAND GENERATION: CASUAL SEX, INTIMACY
CONCEPTIONS, REGRET AND GENDER. A QUALITATIVE STUDY
WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Constança Biscaia, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal

A exploratory study under the qualitative approach was conducted to explore the experience of one night
casual sex encounters (One-Night Stands), the feelings associated, the representations of sex, the intimacy
conceptions of the emerging adults who incur in it and, at the same time, the role of regret and gender at this
encounters. A semi estruturated interview was used among 22 (11 men and 11 women) sexually active
college students ranging in age from 18 to 25 years. The results obtained by a careful content analysis seems
to suggest that One-Nigh Stand (ONS) is perceived as more satisfying before the encounter than during or
after it (for both male and female).The majority of participants of both sexes said they prefer a long-term
intimate relationship which is perceived as more personally fulfilling. Sex appears as a reinforcement
mechanism of Ego and as a means to search for sensations. Regret is pointed for the majority of both sexes
participants as a consequence of ONS but it seems to be poorly elaborated. Plus their reports suggests that
they dissociate the feelings and thoughts from past encounters at the moment when they decide to engage in
ONS’s again. In order to reduce the limitations of the methodology we resorted to an independent judge, the
consensus among the judges was highly satisfactory. The results seems to highlight relevant aspects that
should be taken into account for further investigation and particularly for intervention with this student
group.

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O2363
LONGITUDINAL FACTORIAL VALIDITY OF THE CORE SELFEVALUATION SCALE: EXPLORATORY STRUCTURAL EQUATION
MODELLING
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
Anne Mäkikangas, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä - Finland
Ulla Kinnunen, University of Tampere, Tampere - Finland
Saija Mauno, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä - Finland
Eva Selenko, Sheffield University, Sheffield - United Kingdom

The personality high-order concept of core self-evaluations (CSE), which refers to a basic evaluation of one's
worth, capability and effectiveness, has attracted a lot of research interest. Yet little is known about the
construct validity of the core self-evaluation scale (CSES) while information on its longitudinal factorial
validity is wholly lacking.This study investigated the factor structure of the CSES using both confirmatory
and exploratory factor analysis implemented in Mplus program. In addition, the factor loading invariance
over time was investigated using exploratory structural equation modelling. Longitudinal data with three
follow-ups over two years,gathered among university employees(n = 2,037), were used.The results showed
that a two-factor solution comprising the sub-dimensions Internal and External self-evaluations fitted to the
data better than the alternative factor models. The two-factor solution was also invariant across the three
measurements. It is concluded that the CSES could be used as a two-dimensional instead of a onedimensional scale. Splitting the scale into the two sub-dimensions of Internal and External self-evaluations
revealed that the concept has a finer-grained structure than hitherto thought.

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O2364
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN WORKING MEMORY AND VOCABULARY
IN MONOLINGUAL ADOLESCENTS
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Tatjana Kanonire, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow - Russian Federation

This study examined the relationships between working memory and vocabulary in monolingual adolescents
(14 – 16 years old). Previous studies have shown inconsistent results: relationships between working
memory and vocabulary were found in children and adolescents, but not in adults. In a previous study no
relationships between these variables were found in monolingual group of adolescents, but this could have
been the consequence of lower sample size (n = 89) or non-linear relationships between variables. These
alternative explanations were examined in the current study. The results from 148 native Latvian speaking
adolescents showed significant, but low correlations between working memory and vocabulary. The linear
model explains the data better then non-linear model. Implications for the relationship between working
memory and vocabulary are discussed.

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O2366
HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN AUSTRALIAN
ADOLESCENTS: GENDER AND AGE COMPARISON
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Tanya Meade, University of Western Sydney, Sydney - Australia
Elizabeth Dowswell, University of Western Sydney, Sydney - Australia

Purpose: The primary purpose of this study was to profile the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a
sample of secondary school-aged children in Australia. The secondary purpose was to contribute to the
international literature on the HRQoL of adolescents using the KIDSCREEN instrument. Methods: The
KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire was completed by 1111 adolescents aged between 11 and 17 from six
Australian secondary schools. MANCOVA analysis was employed to examine age and gender differences.
Results: Over 70 percent of participants reported high levels of HRQoL across all five dimensions. However,
age patterns were identified with younger adolescents reporting greater HRQoL than older adolescents.
Similarly gender differences were noted with male adolescents reporting higher scores than female
adolescents on three out of five dimensions of HRQoL. Conclusions: Consistent with previous research,
gender and age differences were found across most dimensions of HRQoL. These results highlight the
importance of comprehensively measuring the HRQoL in adolescents.In doing so, developmental shifts may
be captured and may inform preventative and supportive programs.

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O2367
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
José de Abreu-Afonso, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisboa - Portugal
Isabel Leal, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisboa - Portugal
Vera Proença, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisboa - Portugal

Romantic relationships are a complex phenomenon and constructive communication enhances its quality. As
couples suffer changes along life cycle it is important to investigate the marital process in its different stages.
185 heterosexual were separated into groups representing seven stages across marriage cycle. We used the
Managing Affect and Differences Scale (Arellano & Markman, 1995; Portuguese version by Abreu-Afonso
& Leal, in press) to assess communication and conflict management. The nine factors that comprise MADS
Portuguese version - Emotional Expressiveness/ Positive Communication, Negativity / Negative Climb,
Clarification, Availability / Affective Expression, Focus / Stop, Select / Confirm; Withdrawal, Feedback and
Communication Across Time – were studied with the view to understand the way conflict management
strategies vary with important marriage aspects such as satisfaction and gender.
We found that the relationship stage is correlated to the conflict management strategies and that management
impacts couple’s happiness. Additionally there are differences when comparing genders. There are
differences in married couples and couples living in union as well as between couples with and without
children.
This data is important to take into account since it can help to trace effective strategies to cope with conflict
according to gender and marriage stage.

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O2374
ADOLESCENT PERCEPTIONS OF PARENTING IN SWEDEN, ITALY AND
GREECE
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Semira Tagliabue, Catholic University of Milan-Brescia, Brescia - Italy
Olivari Maria Giulia, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Elisabeth Hertfelt Wahn, University of Skövde, Skövde - Sweden
Katerina Maridaki-Kassotaki, Harokopio University, Athens - Greece
Katerina Antonopoulou, Harokopio University, Athens - Greece
Emanuela Confalonieri, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

Comparative studies on parenting styles among Nordic and Mediterranean countries are still missing, despite
the increasing number of studies investigating parenting styles in adolescence (Olivari, Tagliabue &
Confalonieri, 2013). The present study’s aim was to compare Nordic and Mediterranean adolescents’
retrospective perceptions of parenting styles (authoritarian, authoritative and permissive) for both parents
using the Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire. Swedish (N=227), Italian (N=294) and Greek
(N=223) adolescents (47.3% males; Mage=17.09, SD=.88) participated in the study. Three mixed
2(parent)*2(adolescent gender)*3(country) Anovas were conducted for each parenting style separately.
Mothers were perceived as more authoritative, authoritarian (only for Italian adolescents) and permissive
than fathers; boys perceived their parents as more authoritarian and more permissive than girls. Swedish
parents were perceived significantly less authoritarian than Italian and Greek parents and more permissive
than Italian parents; Greek parents were perceived less authoritarian and more permissive than Italian
parents. The effect of cultural factors and parental roles on adolescent perceptions of parenting must be
considered in future comparative studies. Additionally, the issue of cross-informant agreement in parenting
styles between parents and adolescents across different countries should be addressed.

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O2376
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MOTHERHOOD CHOICES DECISION AID
FOR WOMEN WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: A RANDOMISED
CONTROLLED TRIAL
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Tanya Meade, University of Western Sydney, Sydney - Australia
Elizabeth Dowswell, University of Western Sydney, Sydney - Australia
Louise Sharpe, University of Sydney, Sydney - AustraliaNicholas Manolios, University of Sydney, Sydney Australia

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a decision aid (DA) developed for women with Rheumatoid
Arthritis (RA) who were considering having children or more children. Methods: One hundred and fortyfour women were randomly allocated to either an intervention (DA) or control (no DA) group. All women
completed a battery of questionnaires at pre-intervention, including:the Pregnancy in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Questionnaire (PiRAQ), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Decisional Conflict Scale
(DCS), and provided basic demographic information. Women in the DA group were then provided with an
electronic version of the DA. At post-intervention all women completed the battery of questionnaires for a
second time. Results: Women who received the DA had a significant increase in scores on the PiRAQ and a
significant decrease in scores on the DCS, indicating improved knowledge and reduced decisional conflict
respectively when compared to the control group. No adverse psychological effects were detected as
indicated by unchanged levels of depression and anxiety symptoms. Conclusion: The findings of this study
suggest that this DA is an effective tool to assist women with RA contemplating having children or more
children.

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O2377
ANTÓNIO AURÉLIO DA COSTA FERREIRA: A PIONEER MEDICALPEDAGOGICAL MOVEMENT IN THE BEGINNING OF XX CENTURY IN
PORTUGAL
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Teresa Sousa Machado, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
José Tomás da Silva, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal

In this paper we present one of the “beginnings” of scientific psychology in Portugal: the medical,
educational and welfare movement of AntónioAurélio da Costa Ferreira (1879-1922) at the early years of
XX century. In that period, we assist in Portugal at similar movements of thought that had emerged in the
end of nineteenth century in the rest of Europe. The political changes – i.e., the Portuguese republican
revolution of 5 October 1910 – create the ground necessary to the introduction of new ideas and pedagogical,
and social concerns in Portugal. The republican claim was that education would be the force that will change
the spirit of the nation. The need to create a new scientific pedagogical attitude was the mote for the “mental
orthopedics” movement proposed by Costa Ferreira, a physician, anthropologist, anatomist, and educator.
Pioneer in the education of children in general, and of “pedagogical abnormal” in particular, a Degree in
Philosophy in 1899, and a Degree in Medicine, in 1905, both at Coimbra University, will provide him the
eclectic spirit that places him in the history of psychology. He was Public Welfare provider (1911-1912),
Minister of Development (1912-1913), created S. Bernardino institution for “troublesome boys” (1912), and
organized the assistance services for mutilated from I World War (1917). Despite his great contribute to the
developmental/pedagogical studies, and interventions, he ends disillusioned with politics misused of his
accomplishing’s.

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O2379
ATTACHMENT AND PROBLEM BEHAVIOR IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD: A
STUDY OF VALIDITY OF PEOPLE IN MY LIFE IN A PORTUGUESE
SAMPLE
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Teresa Sousa Machado, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Mafalda Magro, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal

Relevance of attachment theory highlights the need to have valid instruments of assessment, creating data
that can be compared with samples from others cultures; we present data from People in my Life (Ridenour,
Greenberg & Cook, 2006), translation, and validation for Portuguese children. Others figures, apart from
parents, become significative influences on child’s construction about the self, others, and the world.School
context is, for most children, the second significant relational context in their lives (peers/teachers assuming
complementary attachment roles). Associations between the quality of first’s attachments and later
significative relationships are complex and need to be studied. A sample of 340 children (aged 10 to 12 years
old), from public schools, has completed the People in my Life, and two subscales from the
StrengthsandDifficultiesQuestionnaire (“Problem behavior”, “Problem behavior with peers”) (Goodman,
2005). Significative correlations between attachment to Parents/Peers/Teachers (PIML) and problem
behavior/problem behavior with peers (SDQ) were found. Regressions analyses suggest that 34.7% of the
variance of problem behavior/problems with peers is explained by attachment (being attachment to peers the
most influent). Influences among attachment’s figures are important to understand socio-developmental and
psychological development; and alternative significative adults may foster resilience to those that can’t rely
on their parents.

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O2380
NON-SUICIDAL SELF-INJURY (NSSI): A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF
ENGLISH AND SPANISH SAMPLES OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Soledad Andrés, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid - Spain
Katie Dhingra, Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University,
Manchester - United Kingdom
Héctor Gutiérrez, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Paul B. Naylor, Faculty of Social Sciences, The Open University, Milton Keynes - United Kingdom
Alejandro Iborra, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid – Spain
Ángela Barrios, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviours have been studied in English (n=761) and Spanish (n=500)
university student samples. For these samples, the research objectives were to estimate the self-reported
prevalence of self-injurious thoughts and behaviours, explore methods used, and examine reasons for
intentionally engaging in NSSI. Tools were based on the SITBI Scale (Self-Injurious Thoughts and
Behaviors Interview, Nock, 2007) and its Spanish adaptation.Data analysis found that 22% of the Spanish
sample reported thinking of hurting themselves, and of these, 14% of the total had engaged in self-injuring
behaviour. By comparison, 55% of the British sample reported a lifetime history of self-harm. The main
conclusions show thatimportant differences and similarities have been found in the self-reported prevalence,
methods and reasons for NSSI of the study samples. The implications of the findings for treatment
approaches,including the promotion of coping strategies, in universities and their feeder secondary schools
where, for many people NSSI begins, are discussed.

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O2383
ATTACHMENT TO PARENTS, TEACHERS AND PEERS AND QUALITY
OF LIFE REPORTED BY 10 TO 12 YEARS OLD CHILDREN
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Teresa Sousa Machado, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Lúcia Correia, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal
José Tomás da Silva, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal

Attachment has long been considered an important factor in development and psychological healthiness.
Specific aspects of attachment gradually shift to others, like peers or teachers, over the course of
development; associations between parental attachment and attachment to other’s significant, need to be
more explored. Portuguese version of People in my Life (Ridenour, Greenberg & Cook, 2006) was used in a
sample of 334 children aged 10 to 12, to study relations between attachment (Parents, Peers and Teachers),
and quality of life assessed by KIDSCREEN-10 index (a self-report measure of Quality of Life, as a measure
for positive well-being). Correlations analysis were perform to inform about: a) the validity of this (first)
Portuguese PIML version; b) to explore the relations between the three dimensions (Communication, Trust,
Alienation), of Parents-PIML, and Peers-PIML and reported Qol; c) and between the Teachers-PIML
dimensions (Dissatisfaction, Affiliation) and Qol scores. Regression analyses suggest that 43% to 47% of
Qol is explained by attachment to Parents/Peers/Teachers in middle childhood. Girls reported higher (scores)
of attachment to others; no differences were found between reported Qol by girls/boys. The magnitude of
relation between attachment to parents and Qol reported by girls is higher than for boys. Adaptive value of
attachment is reinforced, and suggests that Teachers and Peers can offer support throughout middle
childhood, opening opportunities for intervention.

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O2384
A QUALITATIVE EVALUATION OF A PREVENTIVE INTERVENTION
FOR PARENTS: THE “GROUPS FOR FAMILY ENRICH-MENT”
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Anna Bertoni, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Silvia Donato, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Raffaella Iafrate, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Rosa Rosnati, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

The traditional objective of parental enrichment programs is to train parents’ abilities and specific
competences, but these interventions pay less attention to the key aspect of parental identity. Parenting
programs, moreover, are generally delivered to groups of parents, but scarce attention has been devoted to
the use of the group as a specific tool of the intervention and as a factor promoting changes in participants’
relational functioning. The Groups for Family Enrichment (GFE; Iafrate & Rosnati, 2007, Iafrate, Donato &
Bertoni, 2010), focus on parental identity in addition to parental skills and adopt a semistructured format to
take advantage of the group setting. We’ll first introduce the characteristics of GFE, then we’ll describe an
application of this intervention to a group of Italian parents, and finally we’ll present the results of a
qualitative evaluation of such an intervention. Findings from process evaluation showed that participants
actively contributed to the development of themes during the intervention. Result evaluation showed that
recognition of key aspects of parental identity can be an important prerequisite to the acquisition of better
parenting skills. Implications for parenting programs design are discussed.

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O2391
EXPERIMENTATION : EFFECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS ALTERATION
ON THE PERCEPTION OF COLORS AND GRAY LEVELS AND ON
STEREOSCOPIC VISION
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Silvana Cagiada, SIMP, Società Italiana Medicina e Psicoterapia, Milan - Italy
Rita Pizzi, University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Alessandro Rizzi, University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Stefano Sarioli, University of Milan, Milan - Italy

The papers describes an experimentation carried out with advanced information technology techniques to
investigate the effects of hypnotic induction, as a kind of physiological alteration of consciousness, on color
perception, perception of gray levels and on stereoscopic images. Previous researches on the hypnosis effects
on visual perception had focused primarily on color perception and on induction of visual hallucinations ,
while in the last 10 years these studies have focused mainly on the study of EEG (electroencephalogram),
thus shifting the focus from perceptual and psychological aspects to neurophysiological aspects. The
experiment consisted in the creation of three different tests, modified with respect to their consolidated
standard to better fulfill the needs of the study: one on the colors perception, one on the perception of
different gray levels on HDR screen and the last one on stereoscopic vision. The statistical results of the
texts revealed a strong statistical significance on both the color test and the HDR test. The overall result of
this research is the experimental evidence that the state of consciousness significantly affects the perception
of colors and gray levels . But equally interesting was the result that stereoscopic vision does not seem to be
influenced by the state of consciousness, in particular by the hypnotic induction. In the future , subsequent
explorations and insights may help us to integrate significantly the current interpretation of some color tests
to get more information on the patients , both from the psychological point of view and from a strictly
physical and neurophysiological point of view with respect to the correspondence between the choice of
colors and various aspects of personality.

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O2395
THE POWER OF HAPPINESS: THE RELATIVE EFFECTS OF ROLE
STRESS AND SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING ON TURNOVER INTENTION
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Chao-Chun Yang, Yilan-Datong Elementary School, Yilan - Taiwan, Province of China
Chi-Wen Fan, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien - Taiwan, Province of China
Chin-Lung Chien, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung - Taiwan, Province of China

The study aims to investigate the relative effects of role stress and subjective well-being (SWB or happiness)
on turnover intention. Turnover rate is an important issue in work place. From the pathological model, role
stress is one of the main sources of workers’ turnover intention. However, stress is hardly avoidable in work
place.Sometimes, it’s not very practical to decrease workers’ turnover intention via lessening their role
stress. From the positive psychological perspective, is it possible to decrease workers’ turnover intention via
positive psychological factors such as SWB? In other words, is it possible to decrease workers’ turnover
intention via enhancing their level of SWB? A survey was conducted and 272 valid questionnaires were
collected. Participants were kindergarten teachers (9 males, 263 females) from eastern area in Taiwan. They
completed the items of measurement scales for role stress (including role conflict, role ambiguity, and role
overload), SWB (including life satisfaction, positive affect, and absence of negative affect) and turnover
intention.The hierarchical regression analysis showed that only one of the role stress components, role
ambiguity,had a positive effect on turnover intention (the higher role ambiguity, the higher turnover
intention). However, when life satisfaction, positive affect, and (absence of) negative affect were added into
the regression equation, only positive psychological factors, that is, life satisfaction and positive affect, had
significant effects (the higher life satisfaction and positive affect, the lower turnover intention) and the effect
of role ambiguity became nonsignificant. The results supported the power of happiness and had the practical
implication that positive psychological factors should be taken into account in decreasing workers’ turnover
intention. Keywords: Happiness, Positive Psychology, Role Stress, Subjective Well-Being, Turnover
Intention

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O2396
INVESTIGATION OF HEALTH ANXIETY AND ITS RELATED FACTORS
IN PATIENTS WITH PHYSICAL ILLNESS
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Yuqun Zhang, Southeast University, Nanjing – China
Pengcheng Li, Southeast University, Nanjing – China
Yuanyuan Ma, Southeast University, Nanjing – China
Yonggui Yuan, Southeast University, Nanjing – China

Objective: To explore Health Anxiety (HA) in a sample of patients in different departments to determine the
relationships between Health Anxiety and quality of life, alexithymia and personality. Methods: Three
hundred and eight patients from five departments which were Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Cardiology,
Rehabilitation and Neurology of one hospital were evaluated by questionnaires, including the World Health
Organization Quality Of Life Questionnaire abbreviated version (WHOQOL-BREF), the Chinese version of
the Short Health Anxiety Inventory (SHAI), the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) and the Eysenck
Personality Questionnaire (EPQ). Results: The mean age, gender, course of disease, concomitant disease and
family heredity were significantly different between the departments. The incidence of HA of Cardiology
was the highest (35.38%) among five departments. SHAI total and its two subscales score were similar,
Rheumatology was higher than others. The SHAI total score was significantly negatively correlated with the
four Domains of WHOQOL-BREF, but were significantly positively correlated with the Neuroticism and
TAS total score and its factors except the last one. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicted that
Physical Domain, Psychological Domain and Neuroticism were predictors of health anxiety, R2=0.418,
F=13.947, P<0.001. Conclusions: Cardiology had the highest incidence of HA, then was Rheumatology,
Neurology, Rehabilitation and Endocrinology. HA was correlated with life quality, alexithymia and
Neuroticism in patients. Physical and Psychological Domain of life quality, Neuroticism may be predictors
of health anxiety in patients with different diseases. The study procedure was approved by the Ethical
Committee of Zhongda Hospital which is affiliated to the Southeast University, Nanjing, China.

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O2407
DEVELOPMENTAL ASPECT OF ADOLESCENTS' SOCIAL PURPOSE
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Jongho Shin, Seoul National University, Seoul - Korea, Republic Of
Seon-Young Lee, Seoul National University, Seoul - Korea, Republic Of
Myung-Seop Kim, Seoul National University, Seoul - Korea, Republic Of

Social purpose is defined as a life goal motivated by a deep, moral sense of social values, influenced by
social obligation and expectation to contribute to society and by willingness to sacrifice personal needs for
the whole social welfare (Shin, Hwang, Cho, & Alexander, 2014). Research has shown that social purpose is
beneficial not only to society, but also to individual. Social purpose is closely related to life satisfaction,
positive emotion, and self- identity (Bronk, 2014). In spite of the importance of social purpose, there has
been little research about how social purpose develops. This study investigated developmental aspect of
various types of purpose by examining the differences between middle school and high school students, (a)
non-purpose, (b) self-oriented life goal, (c) beyond-the-self dreams, and (d) social purpose (Moran, 2009).
837 middle school students and 1306 high school students participated in this study. Chi-square test revealed
that the types of purpose were significantly different in accordance with the school level. The highest type of
purpose in middle school students was beyond-the-self dreams, whereas in case of high school students,
social purpose was the highest type of purpose. This study revealed that social purpose could develop with
age. Middle school students had concern about social purpose, but their commitment to social purpose was
lower than that of high school students.

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O2408
FIGHTING DEPRESSION WITH COLLABORATIVE CARE FACILITATED
BY VIDEOCONFERENCING AND COMPUTERIZED COGNITIVE
BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
F10. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychotechnologies and life-long learning
Simona Carniato, Dipartimento Salute Mentale ULSS 9 Treviso, Treviso - Italy
Gerardo Favaretto, Dipartimento Salute Mentale ULSS 9 Treviso, Treviso - Italy
Stefano Sanzovo, Dipartimento Salute Mentale ULSS 9 Treviso, Treviso - Italy
Carlo Longato, Dipartimento Salute Mentale ULSS 9 Treviso, Treviso - Italy
Silvia Mancini, Arsenal, Treviso – Italy

Depression is a social and health problem: it is the most prevalent mental disorder associated with eleveted
economic and societal costs and is the largest single cause of disability worldwide (WHO, 2013). The
majority of people with mild or moderete depression disorder receive treatment in primary care settings,
mostly by GPs, by means of antidepressants and less by brief psychotherapeutic interventions. The evidence
based interventions are psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one
of the most studied and as such evidence based: several meta-analysis underline positive results for clinical
effectiveness and the potential cost effectiveness of cCBT. Collaborative care facilitated by
videoconferencing (ccVC) has shown to be as effective as or more effective than practice-based
collaborative care for patients who screened positive for depression (Fortney etal., 2007). Mental Health
Department of Treviso is developing a collaborative care pathway for adults with depression integrating
telemedicine services: screening of depression in Primary care, inter-professional communication, structured
managed plan, interned based treatment and scheduled follow ups.

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O2414
SERIOUS GAME ENHANCING DIABETIC EMPOWERMENT AND
THERAPEUTIC ADHERENCE: AN EXPLORATIVE STUDY ON ITALIAN
ADOLESCENT DIABETICS
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-onchology and psycological support in chronic diseases
Gianvito D'Aprile, Grifo multimedia S.r.l., Bari - Italy
Michele Simeone, Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bari - Italy
Antonio Ulloa Severino, Grifo multimedia S.r.l., Bari - Italy

Background: A number of factors, such as peer influences, social context, negative affect, disordered eating,
hampers adherence to treatment in diabetic adolescent often (Borus JS, Laffel L, 2010). Serious Games
(SGs) are implemented in the health sector to empower diabetics’ skills and behaviours for successfully
managing their disease. Despite the growing use of SG in the healthcare context, the relationship between
SG, diabetic empowerment and therapeutic adherence is not sufficiently investigated (Kato, 2010). Objective
and hypotheses: This research aimed at exploring such a relationship to gather useful information for
designing SG for diabetes. According to previous researches (Brown et al, 1997), we hypothesized that the
attitude towards SG waslinked to empowerment and adherence behaviours of adolescents with diabetes.
Method: 124 Italian young diabetics (meanage=15), involved in the project "Serious games for the
empowerment of young people with diabetes", funded by Regione Puglia and managed by Grifo multimedia
with University of Bari, filled in a questionnaire composed of: 1. ICT Attitude scale adapted to the SG
(SGA, Albirini et al, 2006); 2. Diabetic Empowerment (DE) scale (Anderson et al, 2000); 3. Adherence in
Diabetes (AD) questionnaire (Kristensen et al, 2012); 4. ICTs’ type, place and purpose of use; 5.
Demographics. The collected data were submitted to confirmatory factor and correlational analyses. Results:
Factor analysis confirmed the factorial structure of the scales (Χ2(16)SGA=31.51, p<.01; Χ2(21)DE=52.84,
p<.01; Χ2(20)AD=124.73, p<.01). Moreover, SGA was significantly correlated to DE (r=.24, p<.01),
smartphone as type of ICT (r=.30, p<.01), place (r=.31, p<.01), purpose of use (r=.34, p<.01). Conversely,
SG was not correlated to AD. Conclusion: These results allowed us to conceptualizing SG for diabetes as
tools that mediate the diabetic empowerment, not directly the therapeutic adherence. Practically, these results
stimulate interdisciplinary design of SG for diabetes, taking into account also the habitus of ICT uses.

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O2421
DIFFERENCES IN PREFERRED LEARNING STYLES BY ON-OFFLINE
LEARNING PROFILES: COMPARISON OF SCIENTIFIC GIFTED AND
REGULAR STUDENTS
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Hyunjoo Lee, Myongji University, Seoul - Korea, Republic Of

This research aimed to identify on-offline learning profiles of the gifted and regular students, and to
investigate the different preferred learning styles according to profiles of on-offline learning attitudes and
giftedness. Scientific gifted students have high levels of cognitive abilities and interest in learning, therefore,
they could have different attitudes toward on-offline learning and learning styles compared to regular
students. Through this study, five on-offline learning profiles were identified: ‘blended’, ‘offline’, ‘relative
online’, ‘relative offline’, ‘monotone’ learners. The proportion of ‘blended’ gifted students was almost twice
as much as that of regular students. Gifted students had higher level of preferences for all the types of
learning styles than regular students except the preferences for instruction through technology and peer
teaching. ‘Blended’ gifted students’ preferences for all the learning styles were higher than the other profiles
of gifted students except direct instruction. ‘Offline’ gifted students preferred independent study as much as
peer teaching, direct teaching, discussion. These results mean that gifted student, even though who were
talented in the same area of science, have different on-offline learning profile as well as regular students.
These results provides implication for educators to develop the gifted education program on online that is
tailored to gifted students’ on-offline learning attitudes and their learning styles.

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O2424
THE LANGUAGE OF STATE AND THE SILENCE OF THE CITIZENS:
HOW KURDS EXPERIENCE EDUCATION IN TURKEY?
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Mehmet Emin Demir, Bingöl Üniversity, Bingöl - Turkey
Muhammet Öles, Family and Social Policies Ministry, Okan University, Istanbul - Turkey

Mandatory education is a significant tool for nation building. In Turkey, the government sponsored
assimilation policies, referred to as "Turkification," require compulsory Turkish language instruction for all
children. As a result, there are significant numbers of minorities who are exposed to Turkish for the first time
in their very first year of school and this caused traumatic experiences among them. Those students had
education in a foreign language. Through in-depth interviews and participant observation, this study captures
the adverse impact of compulsory Turkish language instruction on the largest ethnic minority in Turkey,
Kurds. The study draws from extensive qualitative research, including participant observation and 17 indepth interviews of Kurdish people. None of the participants knew Turkish before entering elementary
school and the interviews took place in 2013-2014. This analysis captures the stark differences between the
language of home life and school life for Kurdish students. The findings suggest that compulsory Turkish
language policies have undesirable effects on school achievement, self perception and self
esteem. Keywords: assimilation, education, mother-tongue, grounded theory

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O2426
AFFECT-DISCREPANCY IN INTERPERSONAL CONTEXTS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Yudit Namer, Gediz University, Izmir - Turkey

Affect valuation theory holds that temperament largely determines actual affect, whereas cultural values are
more influential in determining ideal affect (Tsai, 2007). Discrepancy between one’s actual affective state
and the culture’s ideal affective state results in distress.Based on affect valuation theory, it was hypothesized
that ideal/actual affect discrepancies in the contexts of best friend and family would have different main
effects on psychological distress.In this study, 375 students completed the modified version of the Affect
Valuation Index for the contexts of father, mother and best friend and the Brief Symptom Inventory. Low
ideal/actual high-arousal-negative (HAN) affect-discrepancy with father revealed significant main effects on
obsessive compulsive (F(2, 292) = 5.44, p< .01), interpersonal sensitivity (F(2, 292) = 7.85, p< .001),
depression (F(2, 292) = 7.55, p = .001), anxiety (F(2, 292) = 5.48, p< .01), hostility (F(2, 292) = 8.41, p<
.001), paranoid thinking (F(2, 292) = 11.98, p< .001) and psychoticism (F(2, 292) = 6.61, p< .01) subscales.
On the other hand, high ideal/actual HAN affect-discrepancy with best friend indicated significant main
effect on somatization (F(2, 292) = 6.24, p< .01) and phobic anxiety (F(2, 292) = 5.04, p< .01) subscales.
HAN-discrepancy with mother revealed no significant main effects. This finding may suggest that the
relationship with best friend might serve a compensatory function in Turkish familial structure.

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O2434
WHAT PHENOMENOLOGY CAN TEACH TO COGNITIVE
NEUROSCIENCES: A CRITICAL HISTORY OF F. VARELA’S
NEUROPHENOMENOLOGY
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Nicolas Zaslawski, University of Lausanne, Lausanne – Switzerland

The aim of this paper is to show the difficulty that arises for naturalistic approaches when the relevance of
subjective experience for cognitive neurosciences is admitted, by giving a critical assessment of F. Varela’s
attempt to bridge the gap between cognitive neurosciences and first-person perspective. At the end of the
20th century, the famous philosophical mind-body problem was strongly revived by significant progress in
neurosciences: during 15 years, researchers as Changeux, Churchland, Eccles, Chalmers, Solms, Rizzolatti
or Varela have been the participants of a debate from which naturalism ended up victorious. However,
naturalistic approaches have in common the issue of being unable to leave the slightest room for subjective
experience. This might constitute a real theoretical problem for the philosopher but also an ethical problem
for the therapist who claims to deal with patients and their experiences of suffering, and not with a pile of
neural connexions. Varela was the first to give a real chance to subjective experience within the field of
naturalistic neurosciences – as he claimed that subjective experience could be rigorously investigated,
according to phenomenology and Buddhist practices. Nevertheless, there are good reasons to think that
Varela clearly misunderstood the sense of phenomenological method: thus the possibility of the
reconciliation he hoped for between neurosciences and subjective-rooted investigations will be the main
concern of my work.

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O2436
SPOUSAL SUPPORT AS A MODERATOR OF THE EFFECT OF
PERCEIVED BODY IMAGE ON MARITAL AND SEXUAL SATISFACTION
OF POSTPARTUM WOMEN
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Yanki Susen, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara - Turkey
Emine Inan, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara – Turkey

There have been fruitful studies in the literature about different aspects affecting the life quality of
postpartum women. However, the focus of this study, which is the effect of perceived body image on marital
and sexual satisfaction of postpartum women at different levels of spousal support, have not been addressed
in Turkey yet. Specifically, the main aim of the present study is to find out the effect of perceived body
image on marital and sexual satisfaction and also, the effect of perceived body image on marital and sexual
satisfaction at different levels of spousal support. The present study will include 120 postpartum women in
Turkey and they will be performed the instruments, namely, the Marital Life Scale, Golombok Rust
Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction, Peer Support Scale, Body Cathexis Scale, and Personel Information Form.
The data gained from the participants will be analyzed by performing regression analysis. Limitations,
contributions, and implications of the study and suggestions for future studies will be also provided.
Keywords: Perceived Body Image, Marital Satisfaction, Spousal Support, Sexual Satisfaction, Postpartum

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O2437
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE INVISIBLE FATHER. THE DIFFICULT
COMBINATION OF FATHERHOOD AND SUBSTANCE ADDICTION
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Kerstin Söderström, Lillehammer University College, Lillehammer – Norway

Parental substance abuse undermines caregiving competency and increases the likelihood of abuse and
neglect of children. Both research and clinical interventions focus disproportionally on maternal substance
abuse, whereas the role of fathers with addictions is largely ignored. The aim of this presentation is to
describe and discuss the fathering role in men with addiction. Eight fathers in residential rehabilitation
treatment participated in focus group discussions. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used
to identify three figures of fatherhood: The good father, the bad father, and the invisible father. The figures
were constructed from narratives about how the fathers described themselves, and how they experienced to
be perceived by others. The three constructs are discussed in relation to Western trends and discourses of
fathering and implications for childcare. Gender expectations and the father’s right to participate on equal
terms as the mother in the child’s life are discussed against the notion of the best interest of the child.
Conclusion: The drug-problem, gender expectations, couples conflicts, and professional practices related to
child protectionissues all influence these men’s active participation as fathers. The fathering role inat-risk
populations and the issue of co-parenting needs more attention in research,clinical interventions, and service
programs.

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O2440
EFFECTIVENESS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DEBRIEFING INTERVENTION
ON POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER(PTSD)SYMPTOMS AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF VETERANS IN ISFAHAN
E04. Health and clinical intervention - Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapies
Yudit Namer, Gediz University, Izmir - Turkey
Objective: The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of psychological debriefing
intervention on post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) and psychological well-being of veterans. Method:
The design of this research was Quasi-experimental research with pre- test and post- test with control group
respectively. population of this research was veterans in 2012 in Isfahan city. In order to perform this study
20 veterans was selected (each group consist of 10). Mississippi Scale(M-PTSD) and Psychological wellbeing of Ryff (1995), questionnaire was used to gather the data. Data were analyzed using Multivariate
analysis (MANOVA)of Covariance. psychological debriefing intervention performed for 5 weeks on the
experimental group and the control group did not have any intervention. Results: The results showed that
psychological debriefing intervention had a significant effect on post traumatic stress disorder) P<0.02). and
psychological well being in veterans) P<0.01). The mean scores on the subscales of positive relations with
others)P<0.01), personal growth ) P<0.02)were significant increase in post test. Conclusion: According to
this study psychological debriefing Intervention can be effective in the treatment of chronic post-traumatic
stress disorder and promotion of psychological well –being in veterans. Keywords psychological debriefing:,
post traumatic stress disorder, psychological well-being, veterans.

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O2441
DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN
PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTIONS OF TURKEY
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
İpek Demirok, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

Accessibility and properness of the healthcare services for people with disabilities was a significant issue
which was rarely focused by researchers and practitioners in Turkey.Services designed for people with
disabilities was emphasized with specific regulations, however, it was hard to find public health institutions
designed to provide appropriate services. Hence discrimination against people with disabilities was
demonstrated itself either by inaccessible institutions or inappropriate behaviours of service providers. The
purpose of the study is to examine experiences of people with visual impairments in public health
institutions. Participants were members of Six Points Association of the Blind, assigned to the study
conveniently after an announcement in the Association’s afternoon meetings. Eight participants with visual
impairment, ages between 45 and 62, took place in the study. Semi-structured interviews, included questions
on participants’ evaluation on accessibility of the public health institutions and experiences on visiting the
institutions, and discriminatory practices they faced by service providers were used. Content analysis was
applied and results demonstrated that participants experience discrimination because of inaccessible
institutions and required accommodations were not applied.Small sample size was one of the limitations, and
further studies on experiences of people with other types of disabilities needed in order to make more general
conclusions.

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O2447
INTERGENERATIONAL TRANSMISSION OF THE EFFECTS OF
TRAUMA IN ADULTS EXPERIENCING RECENT BULGARIA
MIGRATION: THE ROLE OF EMOTION REGULATION DIFFICULTY,
FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND BASIC ASSUMPTIONS
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Ayla Hocaoğlu, Istanbul University, Istanbul - Turkey
Banu Yılmaz, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey

In this study, it was examined relationship between exposures to traumatic experiences and exposure levels
of women who forced migration from Bulgaria to Turkey in 1989, and psychological wellbeing and basic
assumptions of individuals in second generation. For this purpose, the data was gathered from 340
participants including 170 mothers and their 170 children in adulthood. The process of data collection was
conducted by using Traumatic Exposure Scale, The Impact of Event Scale-Revised, and Difficulties in
Emotion Regulation Inventory for the mothers and Inventory of Family Factors, World Assumptions Scale,
and Brief Symptoms Inventory for their children in adulthood. The findings showed that mothers’ traumatic
exposures related to psychological symptoms of individuals in second generation. It was found that mothers’
“over-arousal symptoms” affected negatively psychological wellbeing of the individuals in second
generation. In addition, individuals in second generation whose mothers affected from the migration at low
and high levels differed in anxiety symptoms. It was found that the children whose mothers affected from the
migration at high level had more anxiety symptoms than the children whose mothers affected from the
migration at low level. The findings were discussed in the light of constantly continuation of migration
movements in the world and the potential negative effects for next generation. Keywords: migration, trauma,
transmission of trauma, psychologic symptoms.

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O2449
ALCOHOL PRIME AND DISINHIBITION: DOES ALCOHOL CUES
PROMOTE MORE RISKY BEHAVIOR?
E16. Health and clinical intervention - Other
Yaoshan Xu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China
Yongjuan Li, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China

Recent studies have showed that simple exposure to alcohol cues activates mental representations of alcohol
expectancy, thus promoting expectancy-consistent behavior. In two experiments,the current study tested
whether mere exposure to alcohol-related cues can leads to disinhibited behavior, thereby influencing risky
behaviors.In Experiment 1, male participants who have positive automatic attitude towards erotic pictures
became more willingness to engage risky sexual behavior and process less inhibitory cues (i.e., negative
outcomes of risky sex) after exposed to alcohol cues compared with those exposed to neutral cues. By
contrast, participants who have negative automatic attitude towards erotic pictures are less likely to engage
such behavior and process more inhibitory cues. In Experiment 2, alcohol prime induce more risky behavior
in BART only among participants who have positive automatic attitude towards risk, while it decrease risky
behavior for risk averter. Furthermore, this effect was largest among participants who most automatically
strongly associated alcohol and disinhibition. These results indicated that “disinhibition”effect of alcohol
does not simply lead more risky behavior, depending on individuals’ inner cues (i.e., impulsive), it may
increase, inhibit or have no effect of behavior without actual drinking, the belief that alcohol can cause
disinhibition give individuals excuse to display behaviors consistent with their automatic tendency or
impulsive.

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O2456
HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AND SELF-ESTEEM IN
BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENTS BEFORE OPERATION
E18. Health and clinical intervention - Psychosomatics and clinical psychophysiology
Ezgi Deveci, Işık University, Istanbul - Turkey
Basak Yucel, Istanbul University, Istanbul - Turkey
H. Ozlem Sertel-Berk, Istanbul University, Istanbul - Turkey

Morbid obesity is a chronic health problem which is getting bigger in all over the world and severely affects
people’s quality of life and self-esteem. The aim of this study is to investigate the reasons which affect the
quality of life (QOL) of bariatric surgery patients before operation and to examine the correlation between
self-esteem and QOL. Fifty six participants (38 females/18 males; age: 20-63 years, mean/sd: 39.40-11.52);
Body Mass Index: 39.23-73.27, mean/sd: 50.96-7.81) formed the samples. All completed The World Health
Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) and The Demographic Information Form on health and
psychological status. Our findings indicated that morbid obese patients who have physical health problem
had poorer WHOQL-BREF scores than patients who don’t have any physical health problem in physical,
psychological and social domains. Also, morbid obese patients who do exercise and don’t do exercise are
significantly different in terms of QOL scores in physical domain. Furthermore, there is a significant
negative correlation between self-esteem and QOL. This study suggests that morbid obese individuals who
have physical health problems and don’t do exercise have poorer QOL. Therefore, bariatric surgery can be a
solution to lose weight and enhance their QOL for these patients. Additionally, when self-esteem is drop,
QOL decreases in morbid obese patients or vice versa. These results are supported by relevant literature
findings.

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O2469
PERSONAL STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH SOCIAL CRISIS – YOUTH
GROUP
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Bojana Skorc, University of Arts, Belgrade - Serbia
Biljana Pejic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade - Serbia
Vesna Ognjenovic, Zdravo da ste, ngo, Belgrade - Serbia

Research focused on relevant aspects of coping strategies of refugee youth. It analyzed personal views and
experience of war and loss. 100 young people (17-29) from refugee population participated as subjects (65%
living in 3 collective centres). Semi-structured interviews have been developed and applied. Free responses
to three questions were observed: What was most difficult to you in the moment of crisis? What was most
helpful? What you find important to share with other people about your experience? Responses were
qualitatively analyzed and classified in most frequent categories. Most important negative factors were loss
of home (23%), loss of family members (19%), witnessing of
violence (14%), adaptation to new
environment (14%). Most important positive strategies were based on active social relations with others –
parents (30%), siblings (30%), friends (24%), unknown people, education. Messages to other people were
most frequently formulated as positive advices based on personal experience: “stay positive”, “be
optimistic”, “be active”, “reorganize your life”, “find a goal”, “work”, “stay normal”. Results demonstrate
fundamental importance of developing supportive social networks, seeing them as most powerful coping
strategy, both in the moment of crisis and after it, in everyday life of young people. Position of “optimistic
activism” is seen as fundamental for facing the future.

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O2472
VOCATIONAL IDENTITY, TIME PERSPECTIVE AND SATISFACTION
WITH LIFE IN A SAMPLE OF PORTUGUESE LATE ADOLESCENTS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Maria Paula Paixão, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Magda Silva, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal

Adolescence is conceived as a period in life in which individuals are confronted with important
developmental tasks, such as defining a vocational identity, making plans and preparing for the future. The
purpose of the present study was to examine adolescents’ vocational identity in late adolescence, analyzing
its associations with time perspective and life satisfaction. Using the Portuguese adaptation of Bosma’s
Groningen Identity Development Scale (PIP-GIDS), of Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI), and of
the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), we carried out a cross-sectional study with a sample of 250
Portuguese high school students. The results obtained show a positive relationship between future time
perspective, pas t positive, present hedonistic and vocational exploration. There is also a positive significant
association between future time perspective and vocational commitment. Time perspective (especially the
temporal past dimensions) assumes a higher predictive value on life satisfaction than the vocational variables
(exploration and commitment). The implications of the results for a holistic approach to career counseling in
school contexts are thoroughly discussed. Keywords: vocational identity, exploration, commitment, time
perspective, life satisfaction

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O2476
ILLUSORY CORRELATIONS DESPITE EQUATED CATEGORY
FREQUENCIES: EVIDENCE AGAINST THE INFORMATION LOSS
ACCOUNT
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Michael Weigl, Saarland University, Saarbrücken - Germany
Axel Mecklinger, Saarland University, Saarbrücken – Germany
Timm Rosburg, Saarland University, Saarbrücken – Germany

In stereotyping, illusory correlation (IC) refers to the tendency of people to associate majorities with
frequent, desirable behaviors and minorities with infrequent, undesirable behaviors, while in fact group
membership and behavior are uncorrelated. ICs are commonly assumed to result from differential
accessibility of infrequent and distinctive group-behavior combinations in episodic memory. Proponents of
the Information Loss Account (ILA), in contrast, claim that ICs result from regression to the mean due to
noise in memory channels, which especially affects infrequent group-behavior combinations. The present
study investigated whether ICs can still be observed under conditions with equated category frequency (i.e.
1:1 ratio for positive and negative behavior). Equated category frequencies preclude regression, but still
allow differential accessibility, because negative behaviors are assumed to be per se distinctive. A condition
with the skewed category frequencies typically employed in IC research (i.e. 2:1 ratio for positive and
negative behavior) was included for comparison reasons. Contrary to what would be expected based on the
ILA, an IC was observed in the equated frequency condition that was similar in size and direction to the IC
observed in the skewed frequency. These results imply that in addition to mere frequency information itemspecific characteristics have to be considered to fully understand the development of stereotypes.

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O2481
THE CONTRIBUTION OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY CONCEPTS TO THE
COMPREHENSION OF THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROCESS:
STUDY WITH A SAMPLE OF BRAZILIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Zilmara Bonai, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal

With the fast changes in workplaces, due to a globalized economy and fast technological advances, career
transitions face multiple challenges and the individuals must present the metacompetencies of identity and
adaptability in order to adapt and experience internal success. In this presentation we analyze important
resources such as career adaptability, temporal perspective, hope, optimism and resilience, in a sample of
316 Brazilian public middle school students. Firstly, a thorough psychometric analysis of the scales is
performed in the validation studies that were carried out. Concerning the main results, the variables of career
adaptability hope, optimism, temporal approach, and resilience show strong positive associations to both
career attitudes and decision making competencies and a negative association with the probability of
reaching future goals. Regarding age, the results have evidenced a slight negative trend for the older students
to assess themselves more negatively in relation to using an internal approach to cope with their own
decisions. There were also differences in several of the positive career concepts when type of schooling
(general, computing, polytechnic) was taken into account. The implications of the results obtained are
discussed within a positive and life design approach to career counseling in middle school contexts.
Keywords: Career building; career adaptability; positive psychology; middle school students.

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O2488
NOT ALL BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDERS ARE CREATED
EQUAL: THE MODERATING ROLE OF TEMPERAMENTAL FACTORS IN
PREDICTING EMOTION PROCESSING
E07. Health and clinical intervention - Personality disorders
Chiara Suttora, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Emanuele Preti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Juliette Richetin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Alberto Pisani, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Dysfunctions in social cognition are a trademark of personality disorders. However, in terms of emotion
processing in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) samples, mixed results in literature showed either
enhanced emotion recognition, impairments, or equal functioning with control populations. These apparent
contradictions might result from the lack of consideration of temperamental or contextual factors as
moderators. We test this hypothesis with 4 studies examining recognition of and attention toward emotional
faces (angry, happy, and neutral). In all 4studies, we assessed some personality traits (BPD traits, effortful
control, impulsivity, anger, rejection sensitivity). In Studies 1, 2, and 3,we used static and dynamic emotion
recognition tasks with uni- (only visual) and cross-modal (audio and visual) conditions. In Study 4,we
manipulated social exclusion and assessed attention orientation and disengagement with a Visual Search
Task. Results confirmed the moderating role of temperamental traits such as effortful control or impulsivity,
and of context such as cross-modal presentation or social exclusion.Difficulties in recognition and attention
of emotions can be explained considering the interaction of bottom up processes (i.e., emotional arousal) and
top down regulatory failures (i.e., temperamental traits). We discussed the results in light of the connections
between social cognitive dysfunctions and empathic abilities in the context of personality disorders.

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O2495
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE MEASUREMENT ERRORS IN
PUPILLOMETRY DATA
A17. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Matthias Gumbert, University of Trento, Trento - Italy
Pierre Sachse, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria
Thomas Maran, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria
Markus Martini, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck - Austria

This paper contributes to questions concerning the design, error-proneness and data analysis with
experiments using pupillometry. Measuring pupil size as indication of cognitive load has only recently
become a frequently used method in Cognitive Psychology due to improving technical capabilities of
modern eye-trackers. Thus it is still unclear how precise measurements are. To investigate accuracy we
conducted a study confronting subjects with simple sequential stimuli while controlling for environmental
influences such as luminance, distance to screen etc. The study revealed major inconsistencies in the quality
and quantity of the data recorded by the eye-tracker (Tobii TX 300): We found a left-right difference of the
pupil sizes across all subjects. This disparity is a rare (medical) condition and it is unlikely to be exhibited by
all subjects. Moreover, the left-right difference was never consistently of the same size and the pupil with
higher diameter was either the left or the right one which points against a systematic preference for one
specific eye. Additionally, for some sequences no data was recorded at all. This loss in data quantity and
quality results in problems for data analysis and reveals an important caveat for pupillometry studies (cf. also
Gagl, Hawelka&Hutzler, 2011; Brisson et al., 2013). It should be taken into account that eye-trackers can be
inaccurate and make unsystematic errors recording pupil sizes.

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O2500
SUICIDE AS A DIGNIFIED OR UNDIGNIFIED ACT: SOCIAL
REPRESENTATIONS OF SUICIDE IN A PREDOMINANTLY MUSLIM
COUNTRY
C16. Culture and society - Other
Yagmur Ar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Gaye Solmazer, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Bengi Öner-Özkan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

Suicide is among the leading causes of death all over the world accounting for the death of 800.000 people
each year. Regional or national differences, yet, are observed in the numbers of affected individuals
depending on the socioeconomic features of a particular territory (WHO, 2014).In order to capture reasons of
observed differences, researchers necessitated the need to investigate sociocultural dynamics of suicide in
different contexts (Arthi, 2008). Recently, a suicide video was released in Turkey by a suicide performer
(Mehmet Pişkin) which evoked greatly varied responses. Hence, this study aimed to discover meaning of
suicide in Turkey from a social representation framework,as well as to show differences in the meaning of
suicide before and after the suicide video.A social media analysis was conducted to reach for this aim. In the
analysis of a social medium, 60 entries under ‘suicide’ heading in a website called Sour Dictionary were
taken into consideration. Results revealed major themes as follows: moral judgments of suicide (positive and
negative judgments), insufficient uses of coping strategies, reasons of suicide (meaninglessness in life and
life problems), and suicide as a personal right. Additionally, effects of a publicly declared suicide,
disincentive factors and stability of suicidal thoughts (permanent and temporary) were considered minor
themes.Current results suggested integration of sociocultural variables in suicide prevention programs.
Keywords: Social representation, suicide, Islamic values, publicly declared suicide.

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O2503
FAMILIES IN FACEBOOK: DOES PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION IN
THE SOCIAL NETWORK AFFECT PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP?
C09. Culture and society - Media and communication
Camillo Regalia, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Claudia Manzi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy

In the last decade, the Social Networks (SN) spreading has increasingly affected the way people interact and
relate. Recently, family scholars have approached this topic of research mainly focusing on how parent-child
relationship may affect the child use of the social network. Most of this literature sees the SN as a potentially
risky environment and highlights the importance of parental monitoring and control in order to prevent risks
like cyberbullying, sexting, etc. In the present research we argue that the SN are likely to have for a
positive impact on family relationships. Specifically, the study aimed at analyzing how parent-child frequent
interactions in Facebook may affect and improve their relationship. A questionnaire assessing family
relations, use of Facebook, and psychological outcomes was administered to more than 200 adolescents and
late adolescents and their parents in Italy and Chile. Data were analysed using the using the Actor-Partner
Interdependence Model (APIM; Kenny & Cook, 1999). Results showed that both for parents and child
interaction in Facebook is associated with a perceived improvement of the quality of the relationship. A
moderating effect of parental warm was found on this association. Theoretical and practical implication of
these results are discussed.

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O2505
BODY WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY: FROM TRANSPLANTATION TO
THE BIONIC HAND; THE IMPACT ON AFFECTIVE, FAMILY AND
SOCIAL RELATIONS
A15. General issues and basic processes - Artificial intelligence and expert systems
Ornella Convertino, Istituto Italiano Chirurghi della mano, Milan, Monza - Italy
Marco Lanzetta, Istituto Italiano Chirurghi della mano, Milan, Monza - Italy
Martina Mercuri, Istituto Italiano Chirurghi della mano, Milan, Monza - Italy
Martina Micera, Istituto Italiano Chirurghi della mano, Milan, Monza - Italy
Graziella Urso, Istituto Italiano Chirurghi della mano, Milan, Monza - Italy
The paper describes the evolution of identity of a patient, that during his life, has experienced hand
amputation, a hand transplant, rejection, hand amputation again and bionic hand. Changing identity, giving
affection, sociability and family relations have been tested through 14 years from the first psyco-diagnosis to
the bionic-hand. The patient has undergone the following tests: Rorscharch’s test, Cattell’s 16 PF test,
Raven’s 38 Matrices, Somatic Inkblot Series (SIS), Questionnaire SF 36. Questionnaire SF 36 describes the
level of satisfaction in giving affection, hand integration ability and social behavior. The other tests have
investigated perception of body schema evaluated by the patient at different times - the integrity of the body
schema, affection (hugs, caresses, etc.) - personal health status - everyday activities. The paper describes the
impact of the transplant and the hand-wearable-technology of the patient considering different dynamics:
extraneous feelings, sensation of rebirth, the dependence on the staff, from the family. Also, the paper focus
is on family, which has lived different dynamics from the first trauma of amputation to the bionic hand. In
conclusion, the wearable technology improves body reality, for this reason society is looking for new tools,
in order to overcome the gap between the real limits of the body and what is idealized by the mind. Body
wearable technology is an innovative theme, which will have a continuous development.

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O2506
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BASIC PERSONALITY TRAITS,
ATTACHMENT AND TIME PERSPECTIVE ORIENTATION IN A
TURKISH SAMPLE
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Pınar Bıçaksız, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Elçin Gündoğdu-Aktürk, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Bengi Öner-Özkan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

The aim of the present study is to investigate the personality related correlates of time perspective
orientation. Students attending two different universities in Ankara, Turkey, were administered Basic
Personality Traits Inventory (Gençöz & Öncül, 2012), Turkish adaptation of Relationship Questionnaire
(Sümer & Güngör, 1999), and short form of Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory adapted into Turkish by
Erginbilgiç (2011). The results of multiple regression analyses indicated that secure attachment was
positively, dismissing attachment was negatively linked with past positive orientation. Past negative
orientation was positively related to fearful and preoccupied attachment, agreeableness, neuroticism and
negatively related to openness to experience. Future orientation was negatively related to preoccupied
attachment; positively related to secure attachment, conscientiousness and openness to experience. Present
hedonistic orientation was positively related to secure and preoccupied attachment, extraversion,
agreeableness, neuroticism and openness to experience; and negatively related to conscientiousness. Finally,
present fatalistic orientation was positively related to preoccupied attachment, and negatively related to
conscientiousness and agreeableness. Results will be discussed in terms of the relevant literature and Turkish
cultural characteristics.

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O2509
TOWARD A GENERAL THEORY OF MOTIVATION: SURVIVAL AND
THE SURVIVAL OF MEANING AS TWO BASIC MOTIVES
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Rebecca Curtis, Adelphi University, New York - United States

It is widely assumed that survival is a major motivation of human beings. Beyond that, people are believed
to seek pleasure and to avoid pain. There are many domains that give pleasure such as relationships,
achievement, efficacy, physical activities and sensations, such as those involved in sex, etc. It is proposed
that a useful rubric for understanding the processes that occur at least when pleasure is not being experienced
can be derived from world views and meanings systems, sometimes provided by the culture, often by
religions, and sometimes derived by individuals largely on their own. People can be willing to die for these
meaning systems, making the survival of such meanings even more important than survival itself. Drawing
from the cognitive theory of Miller, Galanter, and Pribram, Carver and Scheier formulated a goal-setting
model whereby people compare their outcomes to a standard, cognitively process discrepancies from these
standards and either continue their attempts to reach such goals or decide to abandon the current goals
altogether. Involved in this decision-making is the calculation of the probability of attaining a goal and its
value. When stressful life events, including failure to attain valued goals, occur, people rely on their
meaning systems to provide relief from suffering. The rediscovery of the importance of meaning-making has
occurred in recent years in cultural psychology, health psychology, emotion, positive psychology, clinical
psychology and has always been central in psychoanalysis. Thus beyond the pleasure principle it is
suggested that a useful rubric for understanding motivation is to consider the motives for survival and
survival of the meaning system, or meaning-making itself, as primary motives.

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O2511
CONTEXT EFFECTS AND ACTION VIDEO GAMES ON CHILDREN
B16. Development and education – Other
Bahtim Kutuk, Mersin University, Mersin - Turkey

The aim of this study is to investigate whether there is a plausibly causal relationship between video game
playing and child cognitive and non-cognitive skills. According to the literature about this issue video game
playing has a statistically significant positive effect on children's cognitive skills. The context of a visual
object is constituted by stimuli in its surroundings. Context effects are present when the perception of an
object changes when its context changes, without any physical change in the object itself. Several
experiments have shown that playing action games induces changes in a number of sensory, perceptual, and
attentional abilities that are important for many tasks in spatial cognition. Research is going to be carried out
in Turkey. Participants are going to be children and adults who play video games or do not. 300 participants
will be included in the study. Ebbinghaus and Müller-Lyer illusion will be showed to children who are 4-10
years old and adults. Participants will be asked which figures are equal, smaller, and bigger. Thanks to
literature we expect that the context effect will influence the ones who play video games more when
compared to the ones who do not play. The results of the research will be applied to the education systems so
that we can make contribution to the development of the children’s spatial skills.

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O2512
A PSYCHOLOGISTS' SCHOLARLY IMPACT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Erich Weichselgartner, Leibniz-Institute for Psychology Information (ZPID), Trier - Germany

The new digital innovations are rapidly adopted in everyday life, in private sector as well as in the
professional domain. Scholars, scientists and professionals can utilize a wealth of new tools to access
previous research, carry out new research and to disseminate results. On the one hand, it is important to
identify the true experts in an ever growing global network of digital information; on the other hand it is
important that scholars get proper credit for their contributions. The opportunities to make contributions in
the digital arena are broader than in the Gutenberg galaxy: Research data (raw data), code, source code,
comments, reviews, papers and much more can easily be made openly available. However, how can a
scientists' contribution be properly referenced and valued? How can the contributions be tracked and
counted? Which measures should be used to evaluate someone's works? The talk will introduce to the topics
of utilizing new dissemination channels (e.g. social media), the aggregation of multiple information channels
(interlinking data, meta data and texts), the concept of unique digital identifiers and new methods to measure
impact.

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O2513
ROLE OF PARENTAL FAVORITISM ON SYMPTOMATOLOGY AMONG
ADOLESCENTS
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Sena Cure, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul – Turkey
Ilgın Gokler Danısman, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul – Turkey

Previous research indicates that parental favoritism is linked to adverse consequences for the children.
However, there is no study to our knowledge that explores the dynamics related to symptomatology in
children in terms of parental favoritism in Turkey. The current study aims to explore adolescents displaying
internalizing and externalizing symptoms in terms of their perception of parental favoritism. The sample
consisted of 484 adolescents (11-18 years). Data was collected by using Achenbach Youth Self Report and
EMBU-C. Results showed that there were significant mean differences in internalizing symptoms and
externalizing symptoms by both maternal and paternal favoritism. Accordingly, those who perceived their
mothers and fathers as favoring one of their child over the other were more likely to develop internalizing
and externalizing symptoms than those who did not perceive their parents as favoring one of their children.
The only exception was that there was no significant difference between those who did not have any siblings
and those who perceived paternal favoritism or those who did not perceive favoritism, in terms of
externalizing symptoms. The traces of internalizing and externalizing symptoms are highly likely to be
observed in children and adolescents whose parents favor one of the children in the family. The results have
important implications in terms of developing parental education programs to raise the awareness of the
parents on the subject matter.

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O2514
THE EFFECTS OF ALEXITHYMIA IN THE RECOGNITION OF FACES
WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF EMOTIONAL INTENSITY
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Sandra Soares, University of Aveiro, Aveiro - Portugal
Diana Roque, University of Aveiro, Aveiro - Portugal
Marta Rocha, University of Aveiro, Aveiro - Portugal
Carlos Silva, University of Aveiro, Aveiro - Portugal
Daniel Lundqvist, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden

The purpose of this presentation is to present new data on emotion recognition in alexithymia. One hundred
volunteer participants, 51 females and 50 males, with different levels of alexithymia, completed an
experimental task, in which a series of photographs displaying negative(anger) and positive(happy)
emotional facial expressionswere presented. The intensity of the emotional expressions displayed was
manipulated. Each expression was morphed from a neutral to a fully emotional expression with 10%
increments. Therefore, we presented 9 different levels of emotional intensity (10%-90%). The participants’
task was to identify as quickly and accurately as possible the emotions displayed in the facial expressions.
The results revealed no statistically significant differences that point to the influence of alexithymia in the
recognition of angry and happy facial expressions at any of the different emotional intensities. However, the
results showed a higher accuracy for the recognition of angry facial expressions, compared to happy faces,at
the lower emotional intensities (10%-30%). These results are consistent with evolutionary theories that show
a privileged processing of angry faces and suggest that the ambiguity of an emotional face may help
disentangle the inconsistency that has been observed in the literature regarding the processing of these two
classes of emotional facial expressions.

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O2515
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTIMACY AND PASSION IN CLOSE
RELATIONSHIPS: A DIARY STUDY
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Bülent Aykutoğlu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Ahmet Uysal, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

The aim of the present study was to examine whether there is a relationship between couple’s positive and
negative affect, and their relationship satisfaction. For this aim, couples (N=37) were asked to complete daily
records for 14 consecutive days. Multilevel analyses indicated that daily positive and negative affect were
related with daily relationship satisfaction. Moreover, apart from one’s own negative affect, one’s partner’s
negative affect was negatively related with one’s own relationship satisfaction. In coregulation (as one
specific form of interpersonal emotion regulation due to attachment relationship) literature, as a developing
relationship field, it was indicated that partner’s negative mood was positively associated with own negative
mood, compared to partner’s positive mood interactivity. Furthermore, there are also findings about
buffering effect of high relationship quality on partners’ negative mood (see Saxbe & Repetti, 2010). The
findings of the present study regarding the relationship between daily negative interpersonal emotion
regulation and daily relationship satisfaction will also be discussed based on the relevant literature.
Keywords: positive and negative affect, relationship satisfaction, diary study

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O2517
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COMPETENCE, FIXED MINDSET, AND
GRADES IN SCHOOL STUDENTS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Zuleica Ruiz Alfonso, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - SpainJaime
León González-Vélez, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Spain
Juan Luis Núñez Alonso, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Spain
Luis Mahbubani, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Spain

Does competence and a fixed mindset predicts grades? Competence in the educational context, the feeling of
being able to meet the school demands, has received a lot of attention from researchers, due to its effect on
several outcomes such as performance, wellbeing or positive emotions.As well, research on students belief
about the nature of intelligence, that is thinking that it is a fixed entity (fixed mindset) or believing in it as
malleable aspect (growth mindset), has been proved useful in the academic context. In this study we tested a
model by using structural equation modeling to check if feeling that one meet the school challenge´s and
think that intelligence is not a fixentity predicts grades.A total of 1666 students (730 men, 711 women and
247missing data) from seven high schoolstook part in this study. The fit indices were χ2 (1665, 25) =
195.391 (p<0.001), RMSEA = .059 (.051, .067), CFI = .982 and TLI = .974. Grades were predicted by
competence β = .317 (.264, .370) and by holding a fixed entity theory of intelligence β = -.175 (-.227,-.124).
In conclusion, students would get better academic performance if they believe that are capable of handling
school demands and believe that intelligence is not fixed, but is amenable to individual variation.Thus, it
seems important to develop and test the efficacy of school programs to support student’s competence and a
growth mindset.

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O2520
EFFECTS OF LEADER’S PERSONALITY AND RECOVERY-STRESS
BALANCE ON HEALTH-PROMOTING LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Anita Dunkl, University of Graz, Graz - Austria
Paul Jiménez, University of Graz, Graz - Austria
Martha Sommerauer, University of Graz, Graz - Austria

This study investigated the relationship of the leader’s personality and recovery-stress balance with self- and
external-assessment of health-promoting leadership.Health-promoting leadership aims to improve health at
the workplace by positively influencing the working environment of employees. The aim of this study is to
investigate if the leader’s personal characteristics are related to a higher health-promoting leadership
behavior. In an online survey, 58 leaders filled-in questionnaires about their personality, recovery-stress
balance and the extent of their health-promoting leadership. As an external assessment, their direct
subordinates rated the perceived extent of health-promoting leadership. Multiple regression analysis revealed
that the leaders’ state of recovery was related to a better self- and external rating of health-promoting
leadership (β=.57 and .34, respectively). Regarding personality traits, only conscientiousness was
significantly related to a more positive self-rating of health-promoting leadership (β=.32). The findings show
that personality traits do not seem to be a crucial factor when it comes to health-promoting leadership
behavior. The leader’s individual state of recovery appears to be a more important aspect.Leaders that are
healthy themselves show more health-promoting leadership. Organizations are able to support healthpromoting leadership by enhancing resources, allowing leaders to recover in stressful situations.

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O2522
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THEORY OF MIND AND INTELLIGENCE
AND DEVELOPMENT OF 3-5 YEARS OLD CHILDREN - IDS-P TEST
RESULTS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Diana Fecenec, Pracownia Testow Psychologicznych PTP, Warsaw - Poland

Presented results were collected during test adaptation of Intelligence and Development Scale – Preschool
(IDS-P) (Grob, Reimann, Gut &Frischknecht, 2013). IDS-P Scale consists of 18 different tests developed for
assessing wide range of cognitive abilities and competencies (social, verbal and mathematical) and also
includes Theory of Mind test (false-belief task), as an additional measurement, intended for qualitative
evaluation of children behavior. IDS-P Theory of Mind test examines ability that enables to understand
others' perspective and to understand that it may differ from one’s own. Since an acquisition of ToM is
possible due to Paget’s concept of decentering and of reversibility which announce very important change in
cognitive development, cognitive functioning of children with well-developed and not well-developed ToM
probably differs. For verifying this hypothesis IDS-P scores of 3-5 years old children (N=830, part of IDS-P
normalization sample) were compared (independent samples t-test). The results showed that children who
are already able to understand another's mental state (well-developed ToM) have also higher IQ scores as
well as higher level of cognitive, verbal, mathematical and social development then children unable for such
reasoning. Revealed differences can be explained both by the ability of understanding of other’s expectation
as well as ability of taking into account all the conditions and premises important for proper evaluation of
problem.

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O2524
PROMOTING HEALTHY WORKPLACES: THE ROLE OF
PSYCHOLOGISTS AND THE EXAMPLE OF THE PORTUGUESE ORDER
OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Samuel Antunes, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal

The transformations in the labor market, such as the rising unemployment and instability, are associated with
increased psychosocial risks at work, with a strong impact on physical and mental health and negative
consequences both for the workers and organizations. The Portuguese Psychologists Order (Ordem dos
Psicólogos Portugueses, OPP) became a partner of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work on
the "Healthy Workplaces Manage Stress" campaign. This campaign takes a prominent place in the OPP
strategy to raise awareness, inform and promote psychological health in organizations. The intervention of
the OPP has been held at various levels. First, in organizations: awareness campaigns addressed to
companies were developed, sensitizing managers and leaders to the importance of assessing psychosocial
risks; OPP will launch a prize that distinguishes organizations with best practices and innovation in the
prevention of stress and psychosocial risks at work; and various actions will be carried out in order to
promote the assessment and intervention about psychosocial risks. Second, among psychologists, OPP
developed several initiatives, including the provision of psychosocial risks assessment tools and training in
their use. Finally, the OPP has also participated, and will continue to participate, in conferences and
workshops on the subject. These initiatives will produce positive results and can act as an example for other
organizations and professional bodies.

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O2526
EFFECTS OF JOB INSECURITY AND RECOVERY-STRESS BALANCE ON
THE EMPLOYEES’ JOB SATISFACTION AND INTENTION TO QUIT
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Paul Jiménez, University of Graz, Graz - Austria
Anita Dunkl, University of Graz, Graz – Austria
Simona Šarotar-Žižek, University of Maribor, Maribor – Slovenia
Borut Milfelner, University of Maribor, Maribor – Slovenia
Sara Tement, University of Maribor, Maribor – Slovenia

The aim of this study was to investigate a theoretical model of recovery-stress balance, job insecurity, job
satisfaction and intention to quit in two countries: Austria and Slovenia. Research shows that job insecurity
is related to a higher intention to quit the job. This effect can be minimized by raising employee well-being
or job satisfaction. This study aims to investigate, if job insecurity has the same impact in an economically
stable (Austria) and economically uncertain (Slovene) country. The models for the Slovenian and Austrian
sample were analyzed with structural equation modeling. In the Slovenian sample, job insecurity has an
effect on the intention to quit (β=.23), and the effect of stress on the intention to quit is mediated by job
insecurity. In the Austrian sample, job insecurity does not contribute to the employees’ intention to quit. In
both samples,job satisfaction and the employees’ state of recovery buffers negative effects of stress on the
intention to quit. In times of high economic uncertainty, stress and job insecurity raises the employees’
intention to quit. By increasing recovery strategies and job satisfaction, these negative effects can be
minimized.This research provides a foundation to further explore the effects and interaction of job insecurity
in different cultures. These findings should help organizations to increase the commitment of their
employees.

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O2527
CAUSAL ORDERING OF GRADES AND SELF-ESTEEM
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Luis Daniel Mahbubani Premchand, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria - Spain
Juan Luis Núñez Alonso, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Spain
Jaime León González-Vélez, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Spain
Zuleica Ruiz Alfonso, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Spain

The relationship between self-esteem and grades has been one of the central issues of research in the
educational context. The goal of the study was to establish a causal ordering between self-esteem and grades
in a longitudinal study.We accomplished this goal by using a cross-lagged two-wave design panel design.
This design has been frequently used to examine relationships between variables for which a reciprocal
relationship is hypothesized. We tested four hypotheses:Ho: Self-esteem do not have a positive effect on
grades, neither does grades on self-esteem; H1: Self-esteem have a positive effect on grades, but grades does
not have a positive effect on basic psychological needs; H2: Grades has a positive effect on self-esteem, but
self-esteem do not have a positive effect on grades; H3: Grades and self-esteem have a reciprocal
relationship:Self-esteem predict grades, and grades predicts self-esteem. A total of 1666 students (730 men,
711 women and 247 missing data) from seven high schools took part in this study. Participants completed
the questionnaires at the beginning and at the end of the semester. The fit indices were χ2 (1665, 25) =
701.496 (p<0.001), RMSEA = .084 (.079, .090), CFI = .947, TLI = .932. Grades predicted self-esteem β =
.177 (.117, .237) and self-esteem did not predict grades β = .002 (-.015, .019).In the light of the evidence, we
accepted the H2 hypothesis. In conclusion, we may affirm that, during an academic year, grades predicts
self-esteem.

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O2528
THE EFFECT OF ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING ON GENERAL SELFEFFICACY WITH REGARD TO PSYCHOLOGICAL HARDINESS
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Mozhgan Eslami, University of Tehran, Tehran - Iran
Javad Ejei, University of Tehran, Tehran - Iran
Bahram Saleh Sedghpour, School of Humanities ShahidRajai Teacher Training University, Tehran - Iran

Aims: One of the important criteria for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of students' success in life
is Self-efficacy The present research was conducted in order to investigate the effect of assertiveness training
on general self-efficacy with regard to psychological hardiness. Methods: This research was based on a
quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test and control group respectively and administrative tools,
general self-efficacy questionnaire and psychological hardiness Ahvaz. In order to conduct this research,
from among 160 junior science students of High Schools district 14 education Tehran in the academic year
(2011-2012) 78 students were chosen using the random cluster sampling method. (38 subjects in the
experimental group and 40in control group). The test group was trained with the assertiveness intervention
program for 10 sessions of 90 minutes while the control group was not trained at all. The statistical analysis
in this research was performed using the covariance method. Results: The research results indicated that
assertiveness training had significant effects on general self-efficacy of the students)P<0.05).As well
as33/4% of the variability due to the presence of Psychological hardiness is variable in individuals.
Conclusion: In accordance with the results of this study And given the fact that the researchers Assertiveness
is considered an important source of psychological hardiness, Assertiveness training with the characteristics
of psychological hardiness in people, Resulting in higher efficacy, better performance and greater success in
life is. Keywords: Assertiveness training, psychological hardiness, general self-efficacy.

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O2530
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN LEARNING WITH HUMOR: SENSE OF
HUMOR AND LEARNING STYLES
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Asil Ali Özdoğru, Üsküdar University, University, Istanbul – Turkey

The use of humor in classroom education is widely regarded as a helpful teaching strategy. Several studies
with different age groups report positive influences of humor on student perceptions and behaviors. The use
of verbal and visual humor in educational materials, instruction, and assessment is found to improve
students’ attitudes, affect, and sometimes learning. There is a mixed set of findings on the effectiveness of
humor in instruction and testing on students’ learning performance. Operational and methodological
considerations were discussed as potential sources of variability in findings across studies. In order to better
understand the role and mechanisms of humor in learning, we may need to consider individual difference
variables in humor and learning. To explore the potential relations between adult learners’ sense of humor
and learning styles, 191 Turkish university students were surveyed in this study. Participants responded to
self-report questionnaires including sociodemographic items, Thorson and Powell’s (1993) Multidimensional
Sense of Humor Scale, and Kolb’s (1985) Learning Styles Inventory. This paper will present preliminary
findings from the study in order to provide a closer look at the role of individual differences in learning with
humor.

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O2532
NEUROCOGNITIVE PROPERTIES OF MOTION PERCEPTION
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Gunjan Khera, Indian Institute of technology, Ropar - India
Kamal Kumar Choudhary, Indian Institute of technology, Ropar - India

The present research combines different and common paradigms in the area of visual perception of letter and
words. These experiments are aimed to understand the deficit underlying the problem associated with the
faulty visual processing of letters and words. The problem is termed a reading disability (dyslexia). In human
brain the visual information is processed by the two parallel pathways (Magnocellular/M-pathway and
Parvocellular/P-pathway). Problems related to P-pathway have not been reported for dyslexics because they
do not have problems related to color perception. Using a diffused red background decreased the M-pathway
activity for dyslexics and involved the P pathway more; thus, the task of recognizing words in motion was
even more challenging. Higher response latencies were reported for dyslexics not for normal children for red
background compared to green. In dyslexics, the M-pathway is affected and using red background decreased
the M activity which increases the difficulty in identifying letter perception; this effect would generate a
worse response to red compared to green. Hence, response times for a red background were greater than for
those with a green background. Therefore, dyslexia cannot be attributed to a single cause, but is rather the
result of multi-dimensional causes which affect sufferers in one way or another.

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O2533
ENGAGEMENT AND WELL-BEING IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Sónia Borges, ISCTE, University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL), Lisbon - Portugal
Sónia Gonçalves, Instituto Piaget, Almada – Portugal
Isabel Martinez, Jaume I University, Valencia – Spain
Maria José Chambel, University of Lisbon, Lisbon – Portugal
Alexandra Marques Pinto, University of Lisbon, Lisbon – Portugal

Higher education is a period of multiple experiences for students, putting challenges and simultaneously
providing and standing out resources. Students are a pre-professional group for what often are looked at in
the light of the theories and models in the professional context. The present study aims at the analysis of
predictors of well-being of college students. Is based on theoretical design model RED-Resources,
Experiences and Demands (Salanova et al., 2009).Is a cross-sectional study. The sample consists of 559
students of an institution of higher education in Portugal. The collection was done by online questionnaire,
built based on the RED instrument developed by team WONT (Work and Organizational Network)
(Salanova et al., 2009), evaluating a set of personal resources (e.g., self-efficacy, psychological capital and
resilience), organizational (e.g., support services) and indicators of well-being (engagement and satisfaction).
The results show the significant predictors of student welfare, revealing the complexity of this process. This
study provides information for personal and organizational promotion intervention contributing to the
success of the student and to the quality of higher education institutions.

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O2534
POLYSEMANTIC INTERPRETATION PROCESSING AND THE
UNCONSCIOUS NEGATIVE CHOICE PHENOMENON
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Tanya Scott, The City University of New York CUNY, New York - United States
Viktor M. Allakhverdov, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

Studies indicate that information that was not consciously processed once (e.g. not recalled, not noticed) will
remain unconsciously neglected (VanRullen&Koch, 2003, 2012; Allakhverdov, 1993; 2008; Notebaert et al.
2012). The phenomenon was coined as the unconscious negative choice or unattended stimulus neglect. The
explanation of this mechanism varies. Current study demonstrates the effects of the unconscious negative
choice/neglect in interpreting the meaning of ambiguous texts using homophones. Filippova (2006) showed
that the unconscious choice neglect in interpreting ambiguous pictures impairs the processing of both the
covert meanings and the anagram solving that are related to the meaning that has been blocked. There must
exist a mechanism making decisions which meaning to attend to. This study provides evidence that both
recall and recognition of the non-processed meaning of a homophone is lower than the recall/recognition of
the neutral items. Our data show that recall/recognition of the items identified as homophones is significantly
higher. We claim that when participants are presented with polysemantic texts, initially all meanings are
processed,then the choice is made on which meaning to process and the others are negatively chosen to be
neglected. It is the not chosen information that creates contexts, and the constant non-chosen items decay.
This approach entails several scientific consequences for understanding language processing and memory.

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O2536
ACCEPTING BODY’S CHANGE AND CHOOSING HEALTHY FOOD
DURING THE PREGNANCY: A PSYCHO-EDUCATIVE PROJECT FOR
MUMS-TO-BE
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Alessandra Micalizzi, OPL-Ordine Psicologi Lombardia, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Alessandra Giordani, Centro Studi Sant'Agostino, Milan – Italy

Pregnancy is one of the most disruptive experience in the woman’s life and it deals with important psychophysical changes. Sometimes these changes are not completely accepted: the image in the mirror is far from
the personal idea of the body-self; the pregnancy is not as idyllic as described by others; mums-to-be
experience ambivalent feelings. Some factors could influence this experience: the style of motherhood facilitator/regulator (Raphael-Leff,1986), the way in which mothers live the two steps of the pregnancy
(Bibring, 1961), the relation with significant others etc. The present paper aims at presenting the results of a
intervention-research focused on pregnant women followed during their pregnancy from 6 months before third month after. The steps of the study are: (1) A screening selection of the participant by personal
interviews and the use of wellbeing scales; (2) The individuation of two groups: the control group and the
experimental one; (3) A psycho-educative path focused on two areas: the alimentation and psycho-physical
changes; (4) An individual interview and the use of the same well being scales. The psycho-educative path is
organized in two moment: (1) face to face based on groups’ meetings. They are facilitated by the nutritionist
and by an expert in communication and narrative methods. The dialog is stimulated by images and narratives
extracted by romances and tales; (2) on-line: on a private social network, mums are invited to continue the
work, by self-narration.

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O2537
DOES FEELING POSITIVE LEAD TO BROAD AND FLEXIBLE
THINKING? EXPLORING THE IMMEDIATE FUNCTION OF POSITIVE
EMOTION ON COGNITIVE PROCESSING
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Papri Nath, Indian Institute of Management Trichy, Tiruchirappalli - India
Rabindra Kumar Pradhan, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur – India

The interaction between emotions and cognitive processing has positive life outcomes. Literature concerning
the linkage between emotions and cognitive processing follows two major perspectives. The first perspective
(Fredrickson, 1998, 2001) advocates the global/local bias associated with emotions in cognitive processing.
The second perspective (Baumann &Kuhl, 2005) states that emotions are not associated with global/local
bias but with flexibility in cognitive processing. These two alternative approaches create inconclusiveness
regarding the exact influence of emotions on cognitive processing. The present study addresses this
inconclusiveness by examining the impact of both global/local bias and flexibility on cognitive processing
using a global-local task paradigm (Kimchi& Palmer 1982). Two experimental studies investigate the
influence of positive emotions on information processing. The findings suggest that emotions are not
associated with any specific cognitive processing style, rather demonstrate dominance of global processing.
Further, the findings show that positive emotions exhibit greater flexibility in cognitive processing as
compared to negative emotions. The findings have major implications in theoretical advancement of positive
emotions. Practical implications of the findings are discussed in relation to prevention of emotional
disorders, development of psychological resilience, enhancement of creativity and wellbeing at work.

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O2539
COULD OBSERVED PEER AND PARENTS’ TRAFFIC TRANSGRESSIONS
INFLUENCE YOUNG DRIVERS RISKY BEHAVIORS?
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Alexandra Gheorghiu, Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Iasi - Romania

Young drivers represent a population highly at risk and especially sensitive to social influences. After
obtaining their driving licence, they enter a phase of construction and consolidation of their driving skill and
style. As in any learning process, they will be subject to social influences, mostly exerted through vicarious
learning. Until now, two main sources of social influence have been analysed: peers and parents. The main
objective is to analyse self-reported transgressions of a sample of 147 young Romanian drivers and to
compare them to reported peer and parent transgressions. A questionnaire-based survey was developed based
on literature analysis of some of the most risky driving behaviours and common transgressions. Each
participant was instructed to assess how often they have performed the behaviours and how often they have
witnessed their peers and parents performing them. Results indicate significant differences between parents,
peers and self-reported evaluations for each of the transgressions we investigated. We found significant
differences between peers, parents and self-reported crossing at red lights (F(437)=13.25, p<.00) more
exactly between peer (M = 1.53) and parents (M = 1.13), and parents (M = 1.13) and self-reported (M =
1.39) crossing at red lights,but not between peers (M = 1.53) and self-reported (M = 1.39) crossing at red
lights. Results also indicate that the number of hours spend driving with peers correlates with contraventions,
and that observed peers transgressions correlate with self-reported transgressions.

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O2543
GAY, LESBIAN, AND HETEROSEXUAL MARRIAGES: DYADIC DIARY
DATA ON EMOTION WORK AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING
C04. Culture and society - LGBTQI studies
Debra Umberson, Population Research Center and Department of Sociology, University of Texas, Austin United States
Anita DeLongis, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Canada

Past research on gendered marital dynamics and psychological well-being emphasizes that women do more
than men to promote the well-being of their spouse, particularly when men are under stress. Women are
more likely than men to do emotion work that includes providing their spouse with emotional support and
nurturance, and monitoring/responding to their spouse’s well-being. The provision of emotion work may
benefit men’s well-being, yet be stressful for women, potentially undermining women’s well-being. But all
of this research has been based on heterosexual couples.The inclusion of same-sex couples in research on
gendered marital dynamics and health allows us to consider these gendered processes in a more nuanced and
systematic way than has been possible with studies focused solely on heterosexual couples. We merge
theoretical perspectives from stress/coping and emotion work to frame an analysis of dyadic diary data from
gay, lesbian, and heterosexual couples in the United States. We consider how the provision and receipt of
emotion work affects the psychological well-being of both spouses. Results suggest that the receipt of
emotion work is positive for the well-being of men but not women, independent of their spouse’s gender.
The receipt of emotion work is positive for respondents whose partners are men, again independent of
respondents’ gender. The provision of emotion work is positive for men and women in same-sex marriages,
but not for those in heterosexual marriages.

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O2545
SOCIAL VS. BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS: IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN
THE ROOM? THE CHALLENGE OF CONSTRUCTING A NOVEL SOCIAL
IDENTITY
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Rui Serôdio, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Carina Martins, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Alexandra Serra, Superior Institute of Heath Sciences (CESPU, CRL), Paredes – Portugal
José Albino Lima, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Luísa Catita, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Paula Lopes, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal

Building on social identity approach, we tested the impact of social categorization and comparison in the
psychosocial process by which social entrepreneurs define their group identity. Specifically, we address how
both differentiation and assimilation processes are set of in the context of constructing a novel, distinctive
and socially salient – social entrepreneurs. As part of a larger research line, a quasi-experimental study with
Social and Business Entrepreneurs, as well as “Lay People” provided evidence consistent with our
predictions: (1) SocialEntrepreneurs, in contrast with Lay People and Business Entrepreneurs, value more
strongly social identity than personal identity,and the later is the only group that valuesPersonal
Differentiation; (2) unlike Entrepreneurs,Social Entrepreneurs display an ingroup bias across group
evaluations; (3) Lay People, display a self-serving bias, although, overall, they allocate a more positive
image to the target groups; (4) combining own vs. others evaluations across all groups, Social Entrepreneurs
receive the more positive value. From the standpoint of social identity and self-categorization theories and
their approach to group process, we discuss the processes of intergroup comparison and differentiation as
core processes in the construction of a positive social identity. We illustrate it within the context of social
entrepreneurship, a political and social “wave” that flows across Europe at this time.

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O2546
THE EFFECTS OF MENTAL DISORDERS' SYMPTOMS ON RESPONSE
QUALITY IN PERSONALITY TESTS: SOME HIGHLIGHTS BASED ON
GENDRE'S FUNCTIONAL METHOD
A17. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Marc Dupuis, University of Lausanne, Lausanne - Switzerland
Emanuele Meier, University of Lausanne, Lausanne - Switzerland
Roland Capel, University of Lausanne, Lausanne - Switzerland
Caroline Vandeleur, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne - Switzerland

This paper’s purpose was to examine the associations between psychiatric symptoms and the response
quality to personality questionnaires. This study’s sample consisted of 1,981 participants from the Swiss
national cohort study on cardiovascular risk factors “CoLaus|PsyCoLaus” who completed both NEO-FFI and
Symptom Checklist (SCL-R) during the follow-up of the survey.Based on Gendre’s functional method,
different indices measuring the quality of the entire sets of response were calculated for the NEO-FFI:
response coherence, response reliability, response level, response variability, response modality, response
normativity, response positivity and response negativity. Multiple linear regression models were performed
in order to measure how much such indices of response quality could be explained by SCL-R factors.
Determination coefficients from 2.4% to 37.2% were measured for the different indices, indicating that some
aspects of response quality are largely explained by psychiatric symptoms. Response normativity, positivity
and negativity were the indices the most associated with SCL-R factors, while reliability was only related to
paranoid and oppositional symptoms. Such findings suggest that an important part of the variance of
response quality to the personality questionnaire can be explained by the presence or the absence of DSM-IV
symptoms. This encourages further research identifying populations that are unable to provide valid enough
responses to questionnaires.

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O2547
SYMBOLIC AND RATIONAL SOURCES OF POLITICAL ATTITUDES:
DIVERGENT VIEWS ON MEMBERSHIP IN THE EU AND NATO IN
SERBIA
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behavior
Zoran Pavlovic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade - Serbia
Bojan Todosijevic, Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade - Serbia

The paper compares predictors of Serbian citizen's attitudes towards membership in two international
organizations - the EU and NATO. The assumption is that predictors of public attitudes towards important
social objects depend on their status in public discourse. Membership in the EU is usually framed in the
context of rational interests, emphasizing that joining the EU will improve economic standard of living.
Membership in the NATO is typically discussed in the context of the symbolic meaning of that organization,
especially after the aggression on Serbia in 1999, intertwining the topics of endangered national interests and
national self-respect. These differences imply that socio-economic status variables should affect public
attitudes towards the EU, since the 'winners of transition' have more reasons to expect improvement in their
living standards. Attitudes towards the NATO should be associated with variables complementary to the
symbolic meaning of that institution - that is national identification. These hypotheses are examined using
public opinion data collected at the beginning 2013. The results indicate that positive attitude towards joining
the EU is associated both with the SES and symbolic variables. National identification is the strongest
predictor of the attitude towards joining the NATO. The findings support the initial hypothesis that social
attitudes cannot be understood without taking into account the status of attitude objects in public discourse.

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O2550
INTIMATE PARTNER OFFENDERS AND PREVALENT AFFECTIVECOGNITIVE FUNCTIONING: A STUDY WITH AN INMATES SAMPLE
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Alexandra Serra, Superior Institute of Health Sciences, CESPU, CRL/ Psychology Department, Paredes Portugal
Naír Torrão, Izeda Corretional Institution, DGRSP, Bragança - Portugal
Luísa Catita, University of Porto, Porto - Portugal
Rui Serôdio, University of Porto, Porto - Portugal
Albino Lima, University of Porto, Porto - Portugal
Paula Lopes, University of Porto, Porto - Portugal

The present study aimed to evaluate the incidence and the prevalence of domestic violence legitimatory
beliefs, emotional regulation difficulties and, early maladaptive schemas regarding intimidate partner
violence in a sample of 50 Portuguese inmates. As expected, results show high levels of legitimatory beliefs,
significant difficulties of emotional regulation and a set of high levels of early maladaptive schemas that
clearly compromise the inmates affective-cognitive functioning. The most prevalent set of maladaptive
schemas are associated with depression, anxiety, hostility, reduced ability to empathize and, dependence on
the approval of others, which, combined, may trigger aggressive responses towards the intimate’s partner.
Being victimized in their childhood and having committing murder are not differentiating factors on the
measures we analyzed, but alcohol consumption may be associated with an intensification of domestic
violence legitimatory beliefs. In the discussion of our findings, we compare the pattern of the psychosocial
measures we used with the equivalent results obtained with convicted individuals that attend a community
compulsory program, specifically designed for domestic violence perpetrators. We also highlight the
importance of implementing specialized interventions in prison settings focusing on an evidence-basedpractice.

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O2553
CONCEPTUALIZATIONS OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS ON
EFFECTIVE SUPERVISORY PROCESS
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Yağmur Ar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Beyza Ünal, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Tülin Gençöz, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

Although various psychotherapy modalities differ in their conceptualization of supervisory processes, there
are some commonalities independent of specific theoretical frameworks (Watkins, 1997). Since quality of
supervisory relationship is related to therapy outcomes (Sumeral, 1994), it is necessary to conceptualize
components of an adequate supervision from the clinical psychologists’ viewpoints. Thus, to examine how
clinical psychologists defined an efficient supervisory environment in terms of their personal and
professional development, 80 clinical psychologists were asked 2 open-ended questions and the answers
were analyzed via qualitative thematic analysis. Results indicated that awareness of personal issues,
therapist’s personal growth, an equal focus on therapist’s weaknesses and strengths, a safe supervisory
environment, and evaluation of personal issues evoked by the patient were important factors for therapists’
personal development. On the other hand, integration of theoretical knowledge with practice, exposure to
different modalities, supervisor competency, and development of therapeutic skills emerged as prominent
themes for professional development. Results showed that therapists made an emphasis on relationship and
process oriented aspects for their own personal development, whereas task and technique oriented aspects
were highlighted for professional development. Results were discussed in relation to supervision programs in
clinical psychology training.

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O2568
DISGUST SENSITIVITY, MORAL FOUNDATIONS AND BEHAVIOUR IN
ADOLESCENCE
B05. Development and Education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Grazia De Angelis, Second University of Naples, Caserta - Italy
Dario Bacchini, Second University of Naples, Caserta - Italy
Gaetana Affuso, Second University of Naples, Caserta - Italy

Introduction: Few researches in the frame of the Moral Foundations Theory (MFT) proved that individuals
with different characteristics show different patterns of endorsement of moral foundations (MF);anywayno
study evaluatedso far deviant individuals. Moreover MFT proposed that disgust sensitivity (DS) can help
explaining differences in the endorsement of MF (Haidt&Bjorklund, 2008).Our aimwas to investigate the
relations between DS, endorsement of MF andinvolvement in delinquent behaviours (DB). Method: Our
sample included 127adolescents (50 males, mean age=16,19; d.s.= 1,64) attending the 1st and the 4th year of
2 secondary schools in different areas of Campania. Participants completed questionnaires about: DS(DSR;Olatunji et al, 2008); endorsement of MF (MFQ30; Graham et al., 2011) and DB (YSR; Achenbach,
1991). Results: A series of hierarchical regressions controlling for gender, evidenced thatPurity is the only
foundation related withDB (β=-.35 p<.001) and that DS is related with endorsement of Purity (β=.21 p<.05)
and DB (β=-.39 p<.001). Using the Baron and Kenny’s procedure, it was proved that endorsement of Purity
partially mediates the relation between DS and DB (Sobel test= -1.97 p<.05). Discussion: Only Purity
foundation seems to play a role in the involvement in DB. DS helps explaining differences only in the
endorsement of Purity. Adolescents with higher disgust sensitivity are less involved in DB, in part because of
their higher concern about Purity.

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O2569
TYPE A PERSONALITY IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION AND
CORONAROPATHY: ASSOCIATIONS WITH LIFESTYLE AND CLINICAL
INDICATORS
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Andrea Greco, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Erika Rosa Cappelletti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Marco D'Addario, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Maria Elena Magrin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Massimo Miglioretti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Dario Monzani, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Luca Pancani, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Marcello Sarini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Marta Scrignaro, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Luca Vecchio, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Francesca Cesana, Niguarda Ca’ Granda Hospital and University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Francesco Fattirolli, University of Florence and Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence – Italy
Cristina Giannattasio, Niguarda Ca’ Granda Hospital and University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Patrizia Steca, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Type A personality (TAP) characteristics (anger, hostility, time urgency, competitiveness, preoccupation
with work), have been implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Previous studies
suggested that these attributes are linked with CVD both directly, promoting their growth, that indirectly,
through unhealthy lifestyle; less studies were focused on this last topic and no studies were led on patients
affected by acute coronary syndrome (ACS), the most common type of CVD, or by hypertension (HYP), the
main risk factor for other CVD. Aim of this study was to explore the relations among TAP, lifestyle, and
clinical indicators in two groups of patients with first ACS (n=368) and with essential HYP (n=345), both
cross-sectionally and longitudinally (6 and 12 months). The results showed relations between TAP and the
presence of unhealthy lifestyle (poor diet and smoking), of different CVD risk factors (higher body mass
index and high low-density lipoprotein, lower high-density lipoprotein), both in ACS and in HYP, both in
the baseline that in the follow-ups. Moreover, TAP was related with the presence of organ damage in HYP
(higher left ventricular mass index). This study revealed significant findings on the relation between TAP,
ACS and HYP, giving suggestions on the role of these characteristics on CVD development. Moreover, these
results could give information of high relevance for practical and clinical application for CVD primary and
secondary prevention.

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O2570
MEASURING DISPOSITIONAL OPTIMISM: ITEM RESPONSE THEORY
(IRT) ANALYSES OF THE LIFE ORIENTATION TEST – REVISED
A14. General issues and basic processes - Personality
Dario Monzani, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Caterina Primi, University of Florence, Florence - Italy
Francesca Chiesi, University of Florence, Florence - Italy
Andrea Greco, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Marco D'Addario, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Erika Rosa Cappelletti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Luca Pancani, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Juliana Cerentini Pacico, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre - Brazil
Patrizia Steca, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

The Life Orientation Test – Revised (LOT-R) is the most used instrument to assess dispositional optimism, a
personality characteristic influencing psychological functioning, subjective well-being and physical health.
Aim of our research is to analyze the properties of the LOT-R by performing Item Response Theory (IRT)
analysis and assess its construct and criterion validity. In the first study the LOT-R was administered to a
sample of 2,862 Italian adults. Items’ properties and the equivalence of the items across age and gender were
evaluated by applying IRT analyses and Differential Item Functioning (DIF). Results demonstrated that the
LOT-R is able to distinguish people with different levels of optimism and cover the entire latent trait
continuum. The items are gender and age invariant.Participants in a second study were 774 Brazilian and 809
Italian adults. Results of the IRT analysis confirmed the good properties of the LOT-R in the Italian sample.
In the Brazilian sample, the scale appears less effective for the high optimism levels. Results of the DIF test
between the two samples demonstrated the non-equivalence of the difficulty parameter for all the items.
Moreover, in both study, by evaluating concurrent relationships with psychological and subjective wellbeing, the LOT-R showed good construct and criterion validity. To sum up, the LOT-R is a valid measure of
optimism and it is suitable in the various field of empirical and practical psychology.

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O2575
ENHANCING DATA ANALYSIS VIA A SPECIALIZED AUDIOVISUAL
ANALYSIS PLATFORM WITH DATA MINING FUNCTIONS
F15. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Data mining
Antonio Acerra, Scuola Romana di Psicoterapia Familiare sede di Roma, ASL Avellino, Avellino – Italy
The production of audiovisual documents, especially for supervision and training purposes, is becoming a
practice among psychotherapists but the complete analysis of large sets of audiovisual data remains a
delicate and time consuming operation. With the original goal to simplify audiovisual data classification and
analysis, Telpress International BV has introduced a technology now specialized for psychotherapy analysis
facilitating the monitoring of the interactions and transactions as well as the transcript of verbal and non
verbal communication. Supported recently by clinical application, the technology, called Telpress Doctor
Notes, is a tool based on a web-driven platform designed to optimize the process of organizing, researching,
analyzing and extracting coherent data from large sets of textual, video and audio documents; it facilitates
knowledge discovery and, to some extent, prediction for diagnosis and treatment. It supports the clinic in
indexing structured and unstructured information, improves the process of analysis, accelerates the editing of
transcripts and enhances knowledge-driven decisions. Thanks to semantic analysis and data extraction
algorithms, it implements effective data mining functions extracting coherent sets of audiovisual and textual
information from large sets of given data.Telpress Doctor Notes also supports real-time supervision and live
tagging as well as sharing mechanisms with privacy measures taken in to account.

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O2581
A MULTIDIMENSIONAL MODEL OF RISK PERCEPTION AND COPING
WITH FLOODS
F18. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychosocial consequences of disasters and poverty
Alexandra Stancu, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy
Marino Bonaiuto, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy

This presentation will resume partial results from an ongoing Ph.D. study on risk perception of
environmental threats such as floods. We wish to study the relationship between risk perception and
preventive coping behaviors, and the way this relationship is moderated by place attachment and egodepletion of self-control. Place attachment and its intensity has been already studied as a moderator of risk
perception and coping behaviors (De Dominicis et al., 2014), but what this PhD study brings new in this
model are the place attachment styles which are developed as parallel to interpersonal attachment styles:
secured, preoccupied, dismissing, and fearful (Brennan, Clark, & Shaver, 1998). The parallel between
interpersonal attachment styles and place attachment has been already created in two Ph.D. studies, one
developed by Leila Scannell (2013) and one by Kerry Anne McBrian (2010). Using place attachment styles
in the current model and the context of threatening environments is innovatively comparing to the existing
literature. We wish to emphasize which coping strategies are usually chosen by people affected by floods,
depending on the way they perceive risk, on their attachment style and their state of ego-depletion. We will
provide recommendations for interventions on behavior change based on these variables.

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O2621
COMMUNITIES AT RISK OF POVERTY: HOW TO STRENGTHEN
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES
F18. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychosocial consequences of disasters and poverty
Rossella Celmi, International Organization for Migration Italy, Migration and Health/Psychosocial Unit
Head, Rome – Italy

Poverty conditions and social exclusion affect migrants, creating complex effects for the psychosocial wellbeing of individuals and their families in the countries of origin and destination. Crossing geographical,
socio-economic, cultural and interpersonal boundaries demands the redefinition of the individual identity and
values, very often the reconstruction of human, social and individual biographies. This process can create
loss of references, inadequacy in human relations and social distress, even after many generations. Although
migration does not necessarily create mental health problems, it certainly exposes people to greater
psychosocial vulnerability especially when it is combined with other risk factors, as inequities and poverty.
Mental health problems and discomfort cause suffering, social exclusion, poor quality of life, especially
among people affected by war, conflicts, violence and terrorism. The present work aims to promote and
present evidence about the importance of the psychosocial approach centered on the human being resources,
in order to overcome the help-oriented approach, in particular in humanitarian interventions.

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O2622
ONLINE PARTICIPATION TRAJECTORIES AND LEARNING
ACTIVITIES IN AN ONLINE COMMUNITY
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Fedela Feldia Loperfido, University of Bari, Bari – Italy
Nadia Sansone, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
Maria Beatrice Ligorio, University of Bari, Bari - Italy
Pamela Montanaro, University of Bari, Alberobello - Italy
Lucia Fara Cozzoli, University of Bari, Alberobello - Italy

This paper focuses on the learning efficacy of an online community devoted to creative writing
(www.scrivoanchio.it) and involving 300 Italian teenagers (mean age 16 years). The theoretical framework is
based on both Cultural-Historical Theory (Vygotskij, 1978) and Community of Practice Theory (Wenger,
2007). Our aim is to observe the relation between participation and learning strategies within e-learning
contexts, in order to understand the efficacy of e-learning communities. The online activities (individual and
in small-groups) have been organized by using the BCCP e-learning model (Loperfido et al., 2011) and held
from October 2013 to June 2014. By using both quantitative (e.g number of posts, time spent online, etc.)
and qualitative (e.g. topic-posts coherence, the proposal of new topic, etc.) indicators, we first analyzed the
participants trajectories. We randomly selected four participants moving from the periphery to the center and
four moving the opposite, in order to analyze possible changes of their activity, considering the triangle
structure (subject-object-tool) defined by Cultural-Historical Theory (citate). Results show that, generally,
participants moving from the periphery tend to enrich the learning activity structure, for example looking for
new tools or objects; instead, participants moving from the center keep the structure stable. Findings from
this study suggest how supporting a central participation could sustain more effective learning strategies.

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O2623
PERCEIVED DISCRIMINATION AND SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT: THE
MEDIATING ROLE OF FAMILY COHESION
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Nancy Papathanasiou, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens - Greece
Frosso Motti-Stefanidi, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens - Greece

Immigrant adolescents’ most important adaptational task is to navigate between the family and school
contexts (Motti-Stefanidi, et al. 2012).Perceived discrimination has a negative effect on school performance
(eg. Roche &Kuperminc, 2012). In order to clarify the path from the perception of discrimination to the
difficulties in school achievement, we examined the mediating role of the family, which influences the
relationship between perceived discrimination, and psychological adjustment (Jasinskaja-Lahti &LIebkind,
2001), and also is related to higher school achievement (eg. Rumbaut, 2000). The study draws on concurrent
data from the Athena Studies of Resilient Adaptation project. The sample was 320 immigrant adolescents in
Greece. Perceived personal discrimination was measured with 4 items (Phinneyet al., 1998; Verkuyten,
1998). For the assessment of Family Cohesion we used the Balanced Cohesion FACES IV subscale (Olson,
Gorall, &Tiesel, 2004), and for school achievement we used the GPA of5 major subjects. Preliminary results
show that the relationship between perceived personal discrimination and school achievement is fully
mediated by family cohesion. This suggests that the perception of personal discrimination strains the
adolescents’ relationship with their families, which in turn affects their school performance. These results
highlight the importance of mapping the underlying paths of migration related risk factors and adaptation
outcomes.

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O2629
DEMYSTIFYING THE DIAGNOSIS INTERNET GAMING DISORDER –
ENGAGEMENT AND ADDICTION IN ONLINE-GAMERS AND THEIR
QUALITY OF LIFE
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Armin Klaps, Sigmund Freud University, Vienna - Austria
Mario Lehenbauer-Baum, Vanderbilt University, Nashville - United States
Zuzana Kovacovsky, Sigmund Freud University, Vienna – Austria
Birgit U. Stetina, Sigmund Freud University, Vienna - Austria

Millions of people are playing online without any serious effects; however, a minority seems to have
problems. For diagnostic purposes the Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) was introduced as a condition
needing more research. Recent papers now highlight a strongly needed differentiation between addicted and
engaged gamers. A relevant concept in differentiation might be Quality of Life (e.g. Charlton & Danforth,
2007). Using an online-based questionnaire, 676 adult (18+) volunteers (mean age 23.26 years; 84.9% male)
from German speaking parts of the world took part in the study. An adapted version of the “Asheron’s call”
questionnaire and the WHOQOL-BREF subscales were employed. Only 127 of the participants could be
grouped (engaged/addicted) according to existing criteria. Statistical analyses included MANOVA and
ANOVAs between groups. Significant results (F(4, 122)=9.701; p<.001) show differences between the
groups regarding all aspects of the WHOQOL-BREF. Sum scores of the subscales showed that overall,
engaged users scored significantly higher in physical health (F(1, 125)=33.166, p<.001; η2=.22),
psychological health (F(1, 125)=34.366, p<.001; η2=.22), social relationships (F(1, 125)=12.276, p=.001;
η2=.09) and environment (F(1, 125)=20.728, p<.001; η2=.14). Online Gaming can be a pleasant activity
with the potential to enhance quality of life. The difference between problematic game play and (excessive)
recreational fun is visible by analyzing the quality of life of gamers.

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O2641
INVESTIGATION OF OLDER PEDESTRIANS’ ATTENTION
ALLOCATION STRATEGIES FOR ROAD-CROSSING
Rebecca Wiczorek, Institut of Psychology and Ergonomics, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Janna Protzak, Institut of Psychology and Ergonomics, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany)
In German cities more than half of the pedestrians involved in car accidents are older than 65 years. Agerelated impairments of different psychological and physiological functions have been identified as the root
cause for higher risk in traffic. From a normative perspective road-crossing can be described in three phases:
approach, evaluation and traverse. Most research has focused on abilities related to the latter two phases such
as perception, cognition, and motor skills. However, recent accident statistics point to the importance of the
first phase as ‘not paying attention to the ongoing traffic’ appears to be the most common reason for crashes
involving the elderly. According to findings of attention research older people experience declines in both,
the preattentive and the attentive processing system. The aim of our research is to investigate: (1) whether
old road-crossers are aware of their attentional impairments, (2) to what extent and under which
circumstances they are able to develop appropriate coping strategies. We use a questionnaire method based
on the ‘theory of planned behavior’ where intention serves as predictor for real behavior. Younger and older
participants are presented descriptions of various traffic situations. They have to indicate how likely they
would engage in different pre-described behaviors and if they can imagine alternative behavioral options.
Results of the two age-groups are presented and implications of the findings will be discussed.

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O2658
RESULTS AND EVALUATION OF THE FIRST LGBTQ YOUTH HELPLINE
IN GREECE: A CASE STUDY
C04. Culture and society - LGBTQI studies
Nancy Papathanasiou, Department of Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens Greece
Margarita Kontomichali, OLKE, OLKE, Athens - Greece

The aim of this presentation is to discuss the various issues that were reported by the helpline users (abuse,
coming out, and family problems, issues at school and sexual health) in the broader context of Greece as a
country in economic crisis. The 1528 helpline for lesbian gay bisexual trans and queer youth was provided
from August 2012 to July 2013, for the first time in Greece. During this time, it provided confidential
services to a part of the population that had no access to psychological services, because of the widespread
homophobia in Greece. The main volume of callers needed counseling and guidance, as well as information
on available health services. At the time, Greece was going through a deep transformation due to the
economic crisis, and the undertaken conservative turn brought forth multiple instances of hate speech by
state and church officials, as well as reports of hate crimes. The discussion will focus on the effects of the
social context on LGBTQ mental health and well being.

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O2668
MOTHER-INFANT DIFFICULTIES FOLLOWING PND: INTUITIVEMOTHERING PROGRAM
E06. Health and clinical intervention - Family treatments
Gabriella Palumbo, Italian National Health Institute, Rome - Italy
Jeannette Milgrom, University of Melbourne, Melbourne - Australia
Floriana De Angelis, University College London, London - United Kingdom

The birth of a baby is an emotionally stressful event to the extent that mothers suffer postnatal depression
(PND) (Gavin et al 2005). PND symptoms interfere with behavioural and emotional exchanges between
mother and infant (Diego et al., 2006). Unfortunately, successful treatment of PND is not sufficient – 56% of
women continue to have dysfunctional relationships with their infants (compared to 3% of non-depressed
women; Milgrom et al., 2006). Two other studies (Forman et al., 2007; Murray & Cooper, 2003) report
similar findings (Milgrom et al., 2005). The authors present a brief intervention called HUGS which draws
on programs such as Interactional coaching (Field, 1997), Wait, watch and wonder (Muir, 1992), Brazelton
neonatal assessment protocol (Brazelton et al., 1974) and Parent-infant psychotherapy (Fraiberg, 1980;
McDonough, 1993), as well as theories and developmental research describing the elements of a ‘good
enough’ parent interaction and reflective functioning (Fonagy et al., 1995; Stern, 1985; Winnicot, 1965;
Meneghetti 2007). Pilot studies found that we can consolidate gains through an experiential further 8 weeks
program called Intuitive Mothering involving music and movement, semantic field knowledge, positive
oriented humanistic potential (Meneghetti 2006). Key concepts include “shared somatic partnership,
neurobiological aspects of intuitive learning and contribution of mutual play to promote mother-infant
responsiveness, and intuitiveness” (Loughlin 2009).

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O2670
PROSPECTIVE MEMORY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Bob Uttl, Mount Royal University, Calgary - Canada
Carmela A. White, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna - Canada
Joy M. Hodgson, Mount Royal University, Calgary - Canada
Kayla Mathison, Mount Royal University, Calgary - Canada

A number of studies investigating the relationship between prospective memory and individual differences in
cognition, personality, and psychopathology have appeared during the last decade. However, these studies
reveal little consistency in their findings and conclusions, primarily because relatively small sample sizes,
problems with measurement of prospective memory, and failure to distinguish between vigilance/monitoring
vs. episodic prospective memory. Accordingly, to examine the relationships between prospective memory
and individual difference, we conducted a large scale study with over 1,000 undergraduate student
participants. Participants were given a battery of tests including two reliable continuous measures of
prospective memory, measures of cognitive abilities, personality, and psychopathology. Our results show
that prospective memory was correlated with explicit episodic memory, processing resources, crystalized and
fluid intelligence, personality, and aspects of psychopathology. Correlations between prospective memory
and cognitive factors were stronger than correlations between prospective memory and non-cognitive factors
such as personality and psychopathology.

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O2672
ACTOR-PARTNER EFFECTS OF SEXUAL SATISFACTION ON
RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Elçin Sakmar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Hürol Fişiloğlu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

In the literature, the association between sexual and relationship satisfaction is a widely investigated area.
The findings showed that sexual satisfaction is positively related to relationship satisfaction (e.g. Litzenger &
Gordon, 2005; Purnine& Carey, 1997; Sprecher, 2002).Therefore, the aim of the current study was to
investigate whether a person’s sexual satisfaction predicts his/her own relationship satisfaction and his/her
partner’s relationship satisfaction using the actor-partner independence model (Kashy&Kenny, 2000).In
order to evaluate these, Golombok-Rust Sexual Satisfaction Inventory and Dyadic Adjustment Scale were
administered to 59 couples (20 cohabiting, 39 married) in Turkey. The results indicated that sexual
satisfaction predicted the individual’s own relationship satisfaction (actor effect; b=-.443,p<.002 for women;
b=-.782, p<.000 for men). In other words, increment in sexual satisfaction is related to increment in own
relationship satisfaction. However, sexual satisfaction was not predict relationship satisfaction of his/her
partner (partner effect; b=.086,p=.54 for women; b=-.390,p=.057 for men).Moreover, women’s actor effect
is not significantly different than men’s actor effect (x²(N=59, df=1)=1.596, p>.05).In Turkey, although
cultural beliefs are still effective on men and women sexuality, many changes occurred (Doğan, Tugut, &
Gölbaşı, 2013). In the past, sexuality was built on men’s satisfaction, however, this belief may lost its worth.

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O2680
THE TRIALOGICAL LEARNING APPROACH: TECHNOLOGYSUPPORTED ACTIVITIES TO CREATE COLLABORATIVE
MEANINGFUL OBJECTS
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Nadia Sansone, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy
Maria Beatrice Ligorio, University of Bari, Bari - Italy
Donatella Cesareni, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy
This paper describes the application of the so-called Trialogical Learning Approach (TLA) (Paavola et al.,
2004) into vocational education. TLA encompasses ideas from Activity Theory (Engeström, 1987) and
thethe Knowledge Building Communities (Scardamalia&Bereiter, 2003). The approach is applied through
design principles meant to orchestrate individual and collaborative learning strategies, the use of
technologies, and the creation of shared and meaningful objects. To assess the impact of TLA, we have
collected rich observational and ethnographic data, by actively involving students, teacher, and researchers.
For each type of data (questionnaires, field notes, diaries, videos), we developed a specific codebook,
starting from TLA principles. Results suggest that after 3 months of course: a) students developed skills
related to collaborative work (43 % increase compared to the beginning); b) teachers changed their practices,
focusing more on cooperation and students’ active role (36 % increase); c) technology was no longer
conceived as a tool to be learned,but became a tool to perform collaborative activities (33 % increase). The
triangulation of the results suggested that technology and object-related collaborative work were the main
flywheel triggering changes in teaching and learning practices.This method allowed us to preserve the
specificity of each point of view and the complexity of the case study. Furthermore, we could collect
feedback useful for the re-design of the activity, as suggested by the Design Based Research.

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O2681
SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF NATIONAL HISTORY: THE ROLE OF
INDIVIDUAL POLITICAL IDEOLOGY
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Renata Franc, Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, Zagreb - Croatia
Vlado Sakic, Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, Zagreb - Croatia
Vanja Medjugorac, Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, Zagreb - Croatia

The aims of the present paper are, first to investigate the content of the social representation of Croatian
history, second, to examine whether the content of representations of national history is related to individual
self-placement on left right ideology scale. Empirical studies about social representations of national history
are relatively rare. Moreover, although social representations are simultaneously social and individual, there
is a lack of research on the determinants of social representations of history on the individual level.This
study will explore the role of individual political ideology (self-placement on left right scale) in social
representations of national history. Data were collected by face to face survey, conducted in 2014 on a
representative sample of Croatian citizens (18 years and over; N=1000; response rate 66,5%). The
participants were asked to list, the three most important events in Croatian history. Besides interpreting the
results within a framework of general characteristics of the representation of world and national history,
taking into account differences between this and previous studies, as well as Croatian context (recent
establishment of independence and sovereignty, former Communist country), the data will be interpreted in
the context of individual determinants of representations of history as well as with regard to context specific
meaning of left-right self-placement.

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O2692
PERSONALITY AND ATTITUDE-RELATED PREDICTORS OF
POLITICAL ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS: THE CASE OF TURKEY
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behavior
Asli Goncu Kose, Cankaya University, Ankara - Turkey

The aim of the present study was to investigate the links of individuals' personality characteristics, sexism
and religiosity orientations with their political attitudes and behaviors. Participants were 539 individuals who
completed the survey packages on the basis of voluntary participation. Preliminary analyses of the proposed
and the alternative models were conducted with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method using AMOS
6.0 software.The findings revealed that, Type-A personality was positively associated with right-wing
authoritarianism, religiosity, and both hostile and paternalistic sexism. Among the Big Five personality
dimensions, agreeableness, neuroticism, and openness to experience were found to be significantly related to
all of political attitude and behavior patterns included in the study in the hypothesized directions. The
findings, which may stimulate interesting research questions and empirical study topics for researchers in the
field, are discussed in terms of theoretical and practical implications along with suggestions for future
research.

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O2693
ACCULTURATION AND MENTAL HEALTH: THE IMPACT OF
PSYCHOTHERAPY ON IMMIGRANTS’ ACCULTURATION DYNAMICS
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
George Gharibian, The Institute of Multicultural Counseling and Educational Services, Los Angeles - United
States
Tara Pir, The Institute of Multicultural Counseling and Educational Services, Los Angeles - United States

Immigrants’ acculturation stress and its impact on mental health has been explored and examined in
numerous research studies. However, there is very limited studies on acculturation dynamics and the changes
on the relevant acculturation stress when the immigrants receive mental health services. The proposed
research examines the acculturation dynamics and the changes on the relevant acculturation stress on a group
of immigrant psychotherapy clients residing in the greater Los Angeles area. This study uses a pre and
posttest analysis of the clients’ acculturation dynamics and acculturation related stresses. This study
hypothesizes that the clients who receive mental health services incorporate a more integrative acculturation
dynamics and experience less acculturation stress than the ones who do not receive mental health services.
The acculturation theory considered in this study includes a bi-dimensional acculturation theory in which
four acculturation categories of integration, assimilation, separation and marginalization are
defined.Additionally, analyses will be made between acculturation dynamics with factors such as cultural
background, the age at the time of immigration, education, marital status, income, social support,physical or
mental health concerns.In conclusion, the results of the findings are discussed and recommendations have
been made.

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O2704
TEST STUDY FOR THERAPY IN FIBROMYALGIA, CRONIC PAIN AND
OTHER INVALIDATING DISEASES
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Ilaria Cinieri, Psicoumanitas, Humanistic-Bioenergetic Psychotherapy Institute, Taranto - Italy
Elena Acquarini, University of Urbino, Urbino - Italy
Antonio Marsico, Rheumatology Unit, SS. Annunziata Hospital, Taranto - Italy

The study -designed respecting the ethical parameters of international research - summarizes the
development of a dynamic and integrated plan of action and research on fibromyalgia, which could also be
useful with other diseases involving predominantly female clinical disabling incidence - eg. rheumatoid
arthritis, multiple sclerosis, medically unexplained syndroms. After a thorough psychological assessment of
subjects to be included in the research, we apply an integrated model in support of the medicalpharmacological Treatment using the humanistic-bioenergetic Therapy and therefore psycho-body oriented,
as it allows to intervene on the symptom and the existential node that led to its formation. At the same time it
follows the criteria for testing the Social OUTing Training which, by targeting the activation and subsequent
guidance of psychic energies towards activities of social interest, moves through the group to promote
awareness and self-expression while also providing experiences comparison, support and management of the
disease. The scientific literature shows that in such patients, where there is such an inclusion, certain key
symptoms are reduced. The study certainly represents a contribution to research on the treatment of diseases
related to psychological dimensions of depression, anxiety and loneliness, but also can mean action for
prevention (see WHO 2020) and the containment of the social costs of the disease.

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O2727
THE DEVELOPMENT OF MENTAL PREPARATION PACKAGE FOR
SOCCER PLAYERS BASED ON MENTAL SKILLS OF SPECIFIC-SOCCER
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Asghar Jafari, University of Kashan, Kashan – Iran

Present research aimed to develop a package for soccer players based on mental skills of specific-soccer. the
mental skills of specific-soccer were explorated and suggested a preliminary package. Using focused- groups
and expertise groups data were collected, coded and analyzed and was specified the content validity of
package. Findings indicated that suggested package have acceptable content validity. Thus final package was
developed. based on research results was concluded that package of mental preparation is appropriate for
soccer players and involve goal- setting, mental imagery, focus, self-talk and relaxation. Therefore was
suggested that developed package was used to prepare psychological skills of soccer players, with technical
practices, in 6 months before competitions.

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O2732
TRAJECTORIES OF MENTAL HEALTH AMONG MOTHERS OF PREAND FULL-TERM INFANTS: THE ROLE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Ginna Porat-Zyman, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan – Israel
Orit Taubman - Ben-Ari, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan – Israel
Iris Morag, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Hashomer, Tel-Aviv – Israel
Jacob Kuint, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Hashomer, Tel-Aviv – Israel

Motherhood fundamentally changes a woman’s life, entailing the need for pervasive changes, which may
give rise to positive as well as negative psychological reactions. The study aimed to predict maternal mental
health (MH) trajectories across four years by examining initial socio-demographic variables, birth
characteristics, internal and external resources. Five hundred and sixty one mothers of pre- and full-term
infants completed questionnaires tapping MH, attachment, marital quality, grandmother’s support, and
background information, one month post-partum. Mothers also completed the MH questionnaire one, two,
and four years after childbirth. A latent growth curve model revealed a general increase in MH across four
years post-partum. Low levels of initial MH were predicted by premature birth, younger maternal age, higher
education, insecure attachment styles, and low marital quality. An increase in MH over time was predicted
by premature birth, non first-time motherhood, younger age, and higher education. Initial MH and its change
over time were negatively correlated. The study may help clinicians identify women who are at risk for
initial MH problems and predict their trajectories over time, thus giving hope that these women will
recuperate from the complex experience of childbirth. The results suggest professionals should pay extra
attention to mothers during the first year after childbirth and may allow clinicians to target therapeutic
interventions more effectively.

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O2745
NATURAL RESOURCES AS MEANS OF DISCOVERING PREFERENCES
AND ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOURS FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY AN
ECONOMIC RECESSION
F09. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - The psychological causes of economical crisis and its related costs for
individuals, families and society
Charis Pashia, Cyprus Institute of Psychotherapy, Limassol - Cyprus
Kyriakos Platritis, Cyprus Institute of Psychotherapy, Limassol – Cyprus
Vasiliki Christodoulou, Cyprus Institute of Psychotherapy, Limassol – Cyprus

The study examined an intensive group intervention for children at risk of social marginalization during the
economic recession in Cyprus. It was based on the psychotherapy model of Mytheutiki which uses stories
(myths) and activities in situ to facilitate emotive processing, highlight individual preferences and instill
behaviour change. The model makes use of freely accessible means like contact with nature, cultural and
historical resources. We aimed for children to cultivate more positive attitudes towards freely accessible
activities and were also interested in reported behavioural changes as captured by observations of parents,
trainers and children themselves. Twenty-two children participated in a month-long, daily program. Children
and parents completed questionnaires containing both closed and open-ended questions at pre-intervention,
post-intervention and four-month follow-up. Results indicated a significant shift in children's attitudes
towards specific types of activities (e.g., contact with plants). Reports from children, parents and trainers also
indicated that post-intervention some children had experienced reductions in fears, improvements in social
skills as well as greater interest in activities that involved contact with nature and creativity. An intensive
program based on the model of Mytheutiki can increase children's interest in free, natural resources thus
potentially attenuating some of the adverse social and psychological effects of poverty.

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O2755
THE RELATIONSHIP OF FIVE PERSONALITY FACTORS AND
PERFECTIONISM WITH MANAGEMENT STYLES OF
ADMINISTRATORS
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Mohadese Farhadi, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran - Iran
Asghar Jafar, University of Kashan, Kashan - Iran
Present study aimed to determine the relationship of five personality factors and perfectionism with
management styles of administrators. Methodology was correlation. Population was all administrators in
Karaj that 160 administrators selected by multiple cluster sampling. Data were collected by questionnaires of
personality factors, perfectionism and management styles and analyzed using Pearson’s correlation
coefficient and multi variable regression. Research findings indicated that there is significant relationship
between five personality factors and perfectionism with management styles (P<0/01). As such, findings
showed that perfectionism more than personality traits predict management styles (P<0/01). The research
results provide some evidence that the personality factors and perfectionism explain management styles of
administrators. Therefore, was suggested for recovering management style, it is may be useful more consider
to trait of perfectionism.

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O2758
COMORBIDITY OF ANXIETY- BIPOLAR DISORDERS
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Hüsnü Erkmen, Üsküdar University, Istanbul - Turkey
Ezgi Sevinç, Üsküdar University, Istanbul - Turkey
Yelda İbadi, Üsküdar University, Istanbul - Turkey
INTRODUCTION: Relationship between major depression and anxiety disorders in terms of clinical and
phenomenological perspective is well-examined area. On the other hand, co-morbidity between bipolar
disorder and anxiety disorders has not been intensely investigated in the basis of clinical features,
epidemiology, and treatment. AIM: The aim of this study is to investigate bipolar disorder and anxiety
disorders co-morbidity in bipolar disorders patients. METHOD: In this study, survey method is used to
collect data. DSM-IV compliant SCID-I Psychiatric Interview Form is conducted to detect anxiety disorders.
In addition, Beck Depression Inventory, Young Mania Rating Scale, The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale are
used to measure study variables, and 50 patients with bipolar disorder who are consulted to NP Istanbul
Neuropsychiatry Hospital/Istanbul/ Turkey, are participated. RESULTS: The results of this study shows that
significant range of co-morbidity of bipolar disorder with anxiety disorders (at least one subtype of anxiety
disorders categorized in DSM-IV) are detected. CONCLUSION: According to the results of this study, it is
concluded that during the processes of diagnosis and treatment, co-morbidity of bipolar disorder with anxiety
disorders should be detected, taken into consideration and involved in treatment.

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O2765
HIGH-DENSITY ERPS ELICITED BY WARNING CUE SHOW
VARIABILITY DUE TO POLYMORPHISMS OF BDNF AND COMT GENES
A05. General issues and basic processes - Genes-environment interplay and behaviour
Elena Mnatsakanian, Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology RAS, N, Moscow - Russian
Federation
Denis Rebrikov, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics RAS, N, Moscow - Russian Federation
Natalia Usman, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics RAS, N, Moscow - Russian Federation

We aimed at investigating the joint effect of Val66Met polymorphism of BDNF gene and Val158Met
polymorphism of COMT gene on the variability of evoked activity in a visual cognitive task performed by
110 adult volunteers. The substitution of G to A in the gene results in Val to Met substitution in the product.
From BDNF-GG group we selected 18 carriers of AA and 20 carriers of GG for COMT gene; and from
BDNF-AG group we selected 9 AA and 8 GG carriers of COMT gene. We analyzed brain electrical activity
elicited by the warning stimuli (CUE) preceding by 2000 ms the photographs of humans or animals. The
instruction was to press different buttons for humans and animals, and no explanation about CUE-picture
association was given. Half of the images were neutral and half were showing aggressive people or animals.
128-channel EEG was recorded and analyzed for the trials with CUE preceding the emotional and neutral
human face. The participants remained contingency-unaware, but there were differences in visual response
to CUE and the following slow wave (CNV) depending on the expected picture, neutral vs. emotional
(emotional modulation). The emotional modulation was observed starting from N170 and were largest at
240-550 ms, and also in CNV. ERP differences between AA and GG of COMT were more prominent if the
BDNF genotype was GG, but the emotional modulation was larger if the BDNF genotype was AG. This may
indicate an interaction of COMT and BDNF gene effects on cognition.

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O2768
CAN MBSR ENHANCE DISTRESS TOLERANCE AND RESILIENCE?
Corina Aguilar-Raab, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg - Germany
Karin Nila, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg – Germany
Daniel Holt, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg - Germany

Distress tolerance is associated with various forms of psychopathology, such as depression, borderline
personality and substance use relapse. It has been shown to be predictable by mindfulness. Resilience, a
protective capacity in the face of stress, is related to positive psychological outcomes, such as preventing
development of PTSD. The current longitudinal online-study investigated whether increased mindfulness as
a result of an MBSR course leads to an increase in distress tolerance and resilience, two factors important for
an adaptive stress response. Twenty-two participants of a Mindfulness Based Stress-Reduction (MBSR)
program were assessed before and after MBSR training and were compared to a control group of 36
participants without intervention. Changes in mindfulness were assessed using the newly developed
Comprehensive Inventory of Mindfulness Experience (CHIME), enabling to differentiate various facets of
mindfulness. Analysis of inter- and intra-individual changes show that as expected, MBSR training enhances
self-reported distress tolerance, resilience and overall psychological health. The effects were mediated by
different facets of mindfulness. Results indicate that mindfulness training does not only have positive effects
on existing psychopathologies, but may also serve as a preventative measure to allow a more adaptive,
healthier response to future stress.

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O2772
ANALYZING VICARIOUS EMBARRASSMENT WITH HUMOR,
SCHADENFREUDE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTANCE
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Işıl Tatlıcıoğlu, Istanbul University, Istanbul – Turkey

Empathic embarrassment, or as a more comprehensive term, vicarious embarrassment is referred as a
specific emotional state that individuals experience a sense of embarrassment when witnessing another
person’s social predicament even if the person do not seem to be embarrassed. Studies on vicarious
embarrassment point out that this emotional state is related to certain personal characteristics such as
empathy, self esteem, perspective taking, and fear of negative evaluation, together with some situations
independent from the observer, such as intentionality and awareness of the target towards the mishap.
Despite its prior reference on some previous studies, the possible relationship between humor and vicarious
embarrassment has never been investigated in particular. Likewise, schadenfreude, german term standing for
pleasure at the misfortunes of others, tends to be associated with vicarious embarrassment. Within the
framework of this study, it is hypothesized that vicarious embarrassment is linked with humor and
schadenfreude, mediated by psychological distance of embarrassing circumstances. Participants of the
current study will include 250 university students whose age will range from 18 to 24. The questionnaire
battery, which includes demographic information scale, Vicarious Embarrassment Scale, Humor Styles
Questionnaire and Vicarious Embarrassment Vignettes will be applied to participants. The results will be
discussed in the scope of related literature.

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O2774
THE RELATIONSHIP OF META COGNITIVE STRATEGIES AND
PERFECTIONISM WITH PROCRASTINATION IN STUDENTS
A14. General issues and basic processes - Personality
Asghar Jafari, Islamic Azad Unversity, Abhar - Iran
Mohammad Ghamari, Islamic Azad Unversity, Abhar - Iran
Near Zolghadr, Islamic Azad Unversity, Abhar - Iran

This study aimed to determine the relationship of meta cognitive strategies and perfectionism with
procrastination in students. Methodology was correlation. 100 students were selected by multiple cluster
sampling in Islamic Azad University and data were collected using questionnaires of met cognition
strategies, perfectionism and procrastination and analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multi
variable regression. Research findings indicated that there is significant relationship between meta cognitive
strategies and perfectionism with procrastination in students (P<0/01). Also result that there is negative
significant relationship between cognitive strategies and perfectionism with procrastination (P<0/01). The
research results provide some evidence that the interaction of meta cognitive strategies and perfectionism
explain procrastination. meta cognition strategies more than perfectionism predict procrastination.
Therefore, in order to reduction procrastination, was suggested that recover meta cognitive strategies.

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O2800
EFFECTS OF NON-ANONYMOUS CONTEXT ASSESSMENT ON SELFREPORTS MEASURES
A17. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Emanuele Meier, University of Lausanne, Lausanne – Switzerland
Benoît Dompnier, University of Lausanne, Lausanne – Switzerland
Roland Capel, University of Lausanne, Lausanne – Switzerland

This study purpose was to investigate the effects of non-anonymous situations on self-reports measures.
Research on strategic response distortion has consistently showed that individuals are able to fake their
answers on self-reports measures. These studies commonly compare answers given under “honest”
instructions and under “fake good” instructions. Using the former as a baseline and the latter as a measure of
faking, these studies assume that answers under “honest” instructions are not contaminated by selfpresentation strategies. The present study questions this assumption by manipulating the level of anonymity
in which individuals answer under “honest” instructions.A total of 128 Swiss University students were
randomly assigned to a “non-anonymous” group in which they were required to report their full name or to a
“completely anonymous” group in which they were not required to report this information. Then participants
answered a professional competence test twice: firstly under “honest instructions” and secondly under “fake
good” instructions. Results showed that respondents answering under “honest” instructions gave a more
positive self-description in the “non anonymous” group than in the “completely anonymous” group. No
difference between these groups was observed under “fake good”instructions. Taken together, such findings
indicate that answers under honest instructions may be contaminated by self-presentations concerns,
especially in non-anonymous situations.

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O2805
THE ENDURING SIGNIFICANCE OF SKIN TONE: INTIMATE
RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AMONG A U.S. SAMPLE OF
YOUNG ADULTS
C16. Culture and society – Other
Antoinette Landor, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States

This study examines the relationships among attitudes toward union formation, skin tone, and sexual
behavior. Drawing on family studies and public health literatures and theories, we test the hypothesis that
more positive attitudes toward marriage and negative attitudes toward cohabitation would be longitudinally
associated with less risky sexual behaviors, and that an individual’s skin tone moderates these links. In
addition, we examine marriage and cohabitation attitudes across racial/ethnic groups and gender in the
U.S.Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (N= 6866), we found
that marital attitudes had a significantly stronger dampening effect on risky sexual behaviors of lighter skin
African Americans and Asians compared with their darker skin counterparts. Skin tone also directly
predicted number of partners and concurrent partners among African American males and Asian females,
even after controlling for demographic characteristics. Given the demographic shifts in racial/ethnic group
composition in the U.S., as scholars’ project the majority population will be from minority groups
representing an array of skin complexion, it is critical to understand the social role skin tone may play in the
lives of some individuals. Skin tone, and its social implications, are also important factors to consider in
prevention and intervention programs involving intimate relationships andsexual health with racial/ethnic
minority groups.

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O2809
COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS IN LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUSIS
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Mahgol Tavakoli, Universirty of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Mahshid Taherzade, Universirty of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Alimohammad Fatemi, Isfahan Medical University, Isfahan - Iran

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease etiology is unknown. Major disturbances and
severe the disease may occur, neuropsychological manifestations, especially memory and attention disorders.
The purpose of this study was to assess cognitive assessments. For this purpose 30 patients with Systemic
lupus erythematosus and 30 healthy control were selected and were assessed through the Color trail making
test, Visual Memory test, and Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT). The results indicated
significant differences in visual memory, auditory memory and attention performance between patients with
Lupus and healty people (p<0/01). On According on the results of this study memory performance of
patients with Lupus Systemic Erythematosus especially in dimension attention, working memory, visual and
auditory memory was be affected by neurological injuries related to this illness.

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O2815
PERSONALITY AND ITS ASSOCIATION TO SELF-REPORTED HEALTH
AFTER EARTHQUAKE EXPOSURE
F18. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychosocial consequences of disasters and poverty
Janet K. Spittlehouse, University of Otago, Christchurch - New Zealand
Esther Vierck, University of Otago, Christchurch - New Zealand
Peter R. Joyce, University of Otago, Christchurch - New Zealand

We investigated the role of personality in self-reported mental and physical health in a random sample of 50
year olds at the time of exposure to earthquakes and 2 years after their initial assessment. During
recruitment, over a 21 month period, the local area experienced thousands of earthquakes, 61 of which were
over magnitude 5. At baseline (T1) 295 participants completed the temperament and character inventory
(TCI) and the Short Form-36 version 2 health survey. At 2 year follow-up (T2) participants completed the
SF-12v2 and the impact of events scale (IES). Using hierarchical multiple regression to predict health scores,
IES scores were entered at step 1 and TCI variables at step 2. At T2 novelty seeking (NS) was a significant
predictor of physical health (p=0.013, R2= 0.07, R2change=0.04) and harm avoidance (HA) of mental health
(p=<0.001, R2= 0.31, R2change=0.17). At T2 non-linear ANOVA analysis showed that, of 8 possible
character configurations, most of those featuring high self-directedness (SD) had better mental health scores
than those with low SD. Our findings suggest that negative affect (HA) and self-control (SD) are important
factors for self-reported mental health after earthquake exposure. Identification of personality variables that
affect mental well-being may be helpful for guiding therapeutic interventions.

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O2817
A HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY AS SEEN THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS
OF TECHNOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Gordana Jovanovic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade – Serbia

The aim of this paper is to approach history psychology from an angle of relationship of technology and
psychology. For that purpose a socio-historical approach is assumed, which understands psychological
phenomena and scientific discourses as historically built, socially contextualized, culturally and
technologically mediated. From the history of psychology different possibilities of relationships of
technology and psychology will be analysed. First, the very emergence of psychology as a science was
greatly influenced by technological development of society and specifically by use of technical equipment.
When its center moved to the new world, psychology started developing technologies of conditioning
behavior of individuals. On the other side of the world, Vygotsky’s cultural-historical theory included the
achievements of historical technological development (symbolic tools) in the very structure of higher
psychic functions. In the further development psychology adopted information technologies as a very fruitful
model for its concepts and theories (cognitive revolution in 1960s). New theoretical and methodological
developments since 1970s (qualitative paradigm, critical psychology, cultural psychology) offered insights
into power of discourse technologies, including psychology itself, in making ourselves and society. Given
the powerful status of both technology and psychology in modern societies, it is important to get insight into
their mutual influence.

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O2839
GIFTEDNESS: ADVANTAGES OF CULTURAL-ACTIVITY APPROACH
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Yulia Babaeva, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

Effectiveness of educative, diagnostic and developmental methods designed for gifted children depends
largely on the reliability of theoretical framework. Cultural-activity approach based on the ideas of L.S.
Vygotsky, A.N. Leontiev, and O.K. Tikhomirov can become such framework. It includes following basic
principles: 1. polymorphism of giftedness (its qualitative diversity); 2. holistic approach to its research; 3.
switch from static to dynamic analysis of giftedness. In practice this approach involves investigating the
“element of giftedness” (Vygotsky), the transition from selection diagnostics to developmental diagnostics
and tracking gifted child’s individual development. These principles underlie dynamic theory of giftedness
developed by us which core is formed by principles of social determination of development, perspective of
future, dual role of barriers which occur in the process of giftedness’ development and specific individual
ways of coping with them. All these issues were verified in 10-years longitudinal study on 163 participants
(Babaeva, 2013). The research revealed rather large developmental potential of children including those
who had moderate initial levels of abilities. We used both traditional diagnostic methods (intelligence and
creativity tests) and our original methods such as psychodiagnostic training which proved its effectiveness
during the longitudinal study.

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O2859
PREVENTION IN DEMENTIA: THE NON PHARMACOLOGICAL
TREATMENT MEMO_ABC PROGRAMME
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Manuela Valsecchi, S. Anna Hospital, Como - Italy
Monica Grobberio, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
Miriam Benin, S. Anna Hospital, Como - Italy
Samuela Turati, S. Anna Hospital, Como - Italy
Maria Ape, S. Anna Hospital, Como - Italy
Marco Arnaboldi, S. Anna Hospital, Como - Italy
Vito Tummino, S. Anna Hospital, Como - Italy

During the years, the incidence of chronic-degenerative diseases related with old age has grown up together
with the increase of population average age. In this screenplay, dementia has become a real social
emergency. In fact, patients with dementia show progressive reduction in cognitive and relational
competence that determine increase of disability. The low efficacy of the present pharmacological treatments
let the scientific community look at different frontiers in order to allow not only prompt and accurate
diagnosis, but also to give people clear information about how to prevent or reduce the presence of cognitive
impairment associated with dementia and to decrease the certain progression of the disease. In our study we
will present preliminary data about the mEmo_A.B.C. Programme – care and well being for MEMOry and
EMOtion, planned and realized at Laboratory of Clinical Neuropsychology of S.Anna Hospital in Como.
The programme is active since 2013 and has the aim to achieve specific assets about prevention and care of
dementia in the precint of Como, proposing three different kinds of groups for patients who deal with
dementia: cognitive activation group for patients in the mild stadium of dementia (pD), cognitive well-being
and memory fitness group for patients without dementia who perceive decrease in their mental efficacy
(pND) and counselling group for caregiver of patients with dementia (cD).

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O2872
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL IDENTITY AND COLLECTIVE MEMORY IN
PREDICTING IN-GROUP BIAS IN TURKEY’S ALEVIS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Mehmet Fatih Bükün, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Banu Cingöz-Ulu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

The aim of this study: To examine the relationship between social identity and in-group bias in the Alevi
community in Anatolia. In doing this, the mediatory role of collective memory is also investigated.
Theoretical framework:Social identity conveys to the people the message that each of them belongs to
asocial group, and it covers our sense of belonging to a specific social group (Tajfel, 1978). According to
Halbwachs (1992), memory is not the knowledge of the past that can only be accessed individually and that
is located in a corner of the mind. Collective memory has three components as cognitive, affective and
evaluative. Alevis are one of the religious groups that have been living in Anatolia for a longtime. Method:
In examining collective memory (mediator), one positive and one negative event were selected (the reopening of Haji BektashVeli Dervish Lodgeand Madımak Massacre).The sample consists of 348 Alevis
living in different cities of Turkey. Results:The results indicated that different aspect of collective memory
played somewhat different mediating roles between the strength of Alevi identification and in-group bias
regarding the positive and negative events.The result is that while the cognitive component of collective
memory of Madımak event played a mediator role between the strength of identification and in-groupbias, it
showed no such effects in the context of the re-opening of the Haji BektashVeli dervish lodge. Besides,
evaluative aspect of the collective memory of the re-opening of the Haji BektashVeli dervish lodge played a
mediator role between the strength of identification and in-group bias.Lastly,the positivity of affect regarding
Madımak (i.e., feeling positive or negative about this event) did not mediate the relationship between social
identity and the dependent measures; yet it did so for there-opening of the dervish lodge.

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O2873
EXAMINING THE DARK TRIAD IN INTERPERSONAL CONTEXT: ITS
RELATIONSHIP WITH DOMAINS OF RISK-TAKING AND SELFPRESENTATION
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Gamze Gültekin, Izmir University, Izmir - Turkey
Hasan Bahçekapıl, Dogus University, Istanbul - Turkey
Risk taking is a personality trait which is previously defined as a single stable trait and recently started to be
defined by its multidimensional nature. Considering the personality cluster of Dark Triad which consists of
narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism, due to their impulsivity and fast-life strategy it is thought
that Dark Triad may have risk-taking tendency and already stated by other studies. However, previous
studies included only the financial side of risk-taking and did not involve other risk areas. As individuals
with Dark Triad are characterized with being callous and manipulative in the interpersonal context, this study
examined ethical, social and status-driven risk taking. On the other hand, by having same motives with risktaking construct and for its theoretical similarity with social risk taking, self-presentation-style is also
included. Therefore, the aim of this study is to show the interpersonal nature of Dark Triad by indicating its
relationship with specific risk domains and self-presentation style. The questionnaire is filled by 394
participants via internet and paper-based form. The materials used in this study were Demographic
Information Form, Short-Dark Triad Scale, Domain-specific Risk Taking Scale, Status-Driven Risk Taking
Scale, Self-Monitoring Scale and Concern for Appropriateness Scale. After the analysis of the data, results
will be discussed in the framework of literature.

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O2890
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEMORY
CHARACTERISTICS: TURKISH COLLEGE STUDENTS’ MENARCHE
AND CIRCUMCISION MEMORIES
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Huri Gul Bayram Gulacti, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Nur Elibol Pekasla, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Basak Sahin-Acar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Gender differences in autobiographical remembering is widely studied in memory literature, and systematic
findings show that women narrate their personal pasts in a more voluminous, vivid, detailed and emotionally
charged way compared to men. Early gender and cultural socialization is shown as the major factor for this
difference. In light of literature, we asked Turkish college students to narrate two basic gender development
related life events, their memories about menarche and circumcision, and coded for memory characteristics.
We also asked them to report clarity, ease, and emotional valence of those memories. In hierarchical
regression analyses, we entered dummy coded gender in the first, self-construal orientations (individuation
and relatedness) in the second, and age during the experience in the third step. Results showed that even after
controlling for self-construals and age, women’s narratives included more cognitive words (β = -.291, p =
.023), attributions about their mothers (β = -.575, p < .001), and they rated menarche memory as emotionally
more positive (β = -.266, p = .043); whereas males’ narratives included more we-related words (β = .308, p =
.020), more emphasis on others rather than self (β = .280, p = .035), and more attributions about their fathers
(β = .363, p = .005). This study shows that women and men remember these gender development related life
events in a different light, even after controlling for age during the events and self-construals.

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O2902
DISTRIBUTED REPRESENTATION OF TASK FEATURES IN HUMAN
FRONTAL CORTEX
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Carlo Reverberi, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

Humans are able to flexibly devise and implement rules to reach their desired goals. In some situations, we
can use simple rules, such as “if traffic light is green then cross the street.” In most cases, however, more
complex rule sets are required, involving the integration of multiple layers of control. Recently, multivariate
pattern analysis (MVPA) applied to fMRI has opened a new window of possibilities for understanding how
the human brain encodes complex rule set. In a series of MVPA experiments we showed that the neural
representation of complex rules is “compositional”, i.e. built on the neural representation of their constituent
rules or features. Complex rules are thus “decomposed” in their elementary features. The constituent features
are then represented in different brain structures, depending on the type of information to be stored. In
particular, we found that right ventro-lateral prefrontal cortex (BA47) consistently encoded the relevant lowlevel (stimulus-response) rules. By contrast, pre-motor cortex encoded higher-level modifying rules,
controlling the how the low-level rules should be applied. Finally, we found that left inferior frontal gyrus
(BA44) is involved in the encoding of the logical relations holding between the constituents of complex
rules. We argue that compositionality, “decomposition” and information-guided representation are general
features of prefrontal cortex functional organization.

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O2906
EVALUATING 3 SOCIAL CAMPAIGNS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY WITH
NEUROSCIENTIFIC APPROACH
F17. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour, neuroeconomics, neuropolitics
Maurizio Mauri, IULM University, Milan - Andrea Ciceri, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Giulia Songa, IULM University, Milan - ItalyAnna Missaglia, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Fabiola Sirca, IULM University, Milan - ItalyFrancesco Onorati, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Vincenzo Russo, IULM University, Milan – Italy

As emotions play an important role in cognitive and behavioral processes, emotions need to be considered as
crucial in social advertising. In particular, an emotional response to a social advertisement is able to
influence several aspects including attitudes towards the message, attention and finally the memorization of
the message and therefore its effectiveness. Nowadays the most common techniques shared by the scientific
community to assess the advertisement efficiency are based on traditional methods such as self-reports and
interviews. However, in the last decades the use of innovative techniques based on neuro- and
psychophysiological reactions, eye-tracking and facial emotional expressions are providing an additional set
of tools especially for non verbal and implicit reactions. The scientific literature about the theory of “Fear
Arousing Appeals” already showed the limits in social advertising, providing also some solutions according
to the combination of affective and cognitive information. According to this framework, we tested 3 social
spots about “Not Communicable Diseases” (due to incorrect life-style food consumption). Sixteen subjects
have been exposed to the 3 spots while neuro- and psycho-physiological data have been recorded,
synchronized with eye-tracking and facial emotional expressions data. Results are presented integrating the
information from neuroscientific techniques with self-report scales.

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O2908
VALIDATING THE MASCULINE MOODS STATES QUESTIONNAIRE
(MMSQ) BY GENDER IN PUERTO RICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
Carmen L. Rivera-Medina, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
José Noel Caraballo, Pontifical Catholic University of Ponce, Ponce - Puerto Rico

Although depression prevalence is twice in women (10.7) than men (4.9), diverse behaviors observed in men
lead to question this prevalence’s suggesting that negatives mood states are not properly evaluated in this
group. Most of the instruments used to evaluate negative moods states respond to the symptoms commonly
experience by women. However, the research literature suggests that negative moods states may manifest
differently by gender, thus the need to develop an instrument that considers mood states that are relevant for
men also. In order to assess the validity of the MMSQ, and its psychometric properties, the instrument was
administered to 222 college students (men and women) between 18 to 55 years old. Rasch analysis, as an
item response modeling approach, was used to evaluate the items response patterns and fit statistics. Results
obtained indicated that 19 of the original 63 items in the MMSQ were not contributing to the scale and
confirmed, as expected, the scale was not unidimensional. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was use
with the remaining 44 items to evaluate the scale’s construct validity. EFA results demonstrates the
multidimensionality of the MMSQ although not as proposed by the literature. Also, preliminary results,
acknowledging sample size limitations, suggest lack of measurement invariance by gender. Results obtained
demonstrated that negative moods stated may require alternative instruments that consider gender diverse
manifestations.

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O2920
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COPING AND LIFE SATISFACTION:
STRATEGY-SITUATION FIT AS A MEDIATOR
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Dilek Demirtepe-Saygili, Atilim University, Ankara – Turkey

According to the transactional model of stress and coping, coping strategy is a mediator between stress
appraisal and health outcomes. Problem focused coping generally results in a better well-being, whereas
emotion focused coping in a worse. On the other hand,goodness-of-fit hypothesis proposed that emotion
focused coping may work better for uncontrollable situations. The aim of the present study was to test this
hypothesis by using life satisfaction as a health outcome and appraisal variables as predictors, i.e. a general
tendency to appraise stressful situations as controllable and desirable.Moreover, the function of strategysituation fit as a mediator in this relationship was tested. In addition to the general measures of coping,
appraisal and life satisfaction, 178 university students rated themselves in terms of controllability and choice
of coping on a number of stressful situations. The results revealed that controllability and desirability
appraisal were the predictors of life satisfaction and strategy-situation fit mediated the appraisal variableslife satisfaction relationship. Emotion and problem focused coping strategies are functional according to the
demands of the stressful situation such as controllability and desirability.The study was important to reveal
the role of strategy-situation fit as a measure of adaptability to controllable and uncontrollable stressful
situations.

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O2928
BODY SENSITIVITY PREDICTS THE RELATION BETWEEN ONE’S
FACIAL ACTIVITY AND EVALUATIVE DECISIONS
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Jakob Kaiser, University of Sussex, Brighton - United Kingdom
Graham Davey, University of Sussex, Brighton - United Kingdom
Ryan Scott, University of Sussex, Brighton - United Kingdom
Sarah Garfinkel, University of Sussex, Brighton - United Kingdom

This study investigates if people with higher sensitivity to their own body show a stronger relation between
their facial activity and their interpretation of other peoples’ facial expressions. The extend of a person's
smiling or frowning has been shown to predict in how far he or she interprets someone else’s facial
expression as positive or negative. Theories of embodiment assume that this is because people incorporate
their own facial activation in their evaluative decisions. However, it is so far unknown if relying on one's
own facial feedback is equally likely for everyone, or if its relevance depends on how sensitive a person is to
his or her own bodily signals. In the current study, 96 people took part in a heartbeat detection task which
previous research has shown to be a reliable measure of body sensitivity. Participants viewed and rated
pictures of either clearly valenced (happy/angry) or ambiguous (neutral/surprised) expressions. During
viewing of the pictures, electromyographic activation of participants’ frowning and smiling muscle was
recorded. Overall, participants' facial activity and ratings were correlated. Importantly, for ambiguous
pictures the strength of this relation depended significantly on participants' body sensitivity, with more
sensitive participants showing a stronger relation. Thus, this study presents first evidence that person with
higher body sensitivity are more likely to rely on their facial activity when interpreting ambiguous stimuli.

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O2940
TYPE D PERSONALITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE POST MYOCARDIAL
INFARCTION: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY IN PAKISTAN
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Iram Gul, University of Bradford, Bradford - United Kingdom
Neil Small, University of Bradford, Bradford - United Kingdom
Maryann Hardy, University of Bradford, Bradford - United Kingdom

The current study assessed type D personality in patients following Myocardial Infarction (MI). It further
examined the influence of type D personality on quality of life of MI patients (prospectively) for the first
time in Pakistan. In this prospective cohort study, 300 patients with definite myocardial infarction were
recruited and assessed at baseline (2 -8 weeks) post MI (time 1). Out of 300 participants, 191 completed
assessments at 9 months follow up (time 2). Type D personality was evaluated with Distress scale 14(DS14). Quality of Life was assessed with WHO quality of life scale (WHOQOL-BREF) at time 1 and time 2.
Analysis revealed a significantly high percentage (51.7%) of MI patients with type D personality
characteristics during time 1 assessment. During time 2 assessment 52.4% participants were identified with
type D personality traits. These findings supported the stability of type D personality construct over the
period of time (9 months). Type D personality also emerged as a most significant predictor of impaired
quality of life after controlling for demographic and clinical variables. This research emphasized the
importance of type D personality in risk stratification for adverse cardiac outcomes such as impaired quality
of life. It further highlighted the need for more personalized approach to therapeutic interventions along with
medical treatment for the management and rehabilitation of MI patients. The current study has opened an
avenue for significance of personality characteristics (type D) in cardiovascular research in Pakistan.

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O2943
PERCEPTION OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE CHANGE BY FARMERS
AND GENERAL PUBLIC
F20. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychological choices on environmental versus economical sustainability
Marko Polic, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana - Slovenia
Barbara Lampic, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana – Slovenia
Marko Krevs, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana – Slovenia
Dusan Plut, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana – Slovenia
Irena Mrak, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana – Slovenia
Karel Natek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana – Slovenia
Darko Ogrin, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana – Slovenia
Bostjan Bajec, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana – Slovenia

The paper discusses the relation of Slovenians towards weather and climate changes - from the awareness, to
perception of the causes and consequences as well as their preparedness to cope with them. Weather and
climate change encounter all the forms of exceptional weather and climate conditions which have various
time and spatial extent that negatively impact their proper perception. This is usually reflected in the often
misunderstood causes of the change. The results show that Slovenians are aware of the weather and climate
change which they mainly recognize as being caused by human activities. The changes also concern them
and many are already implementing various measures in order to directly or indirectly alleviate the
consequences. Results were obtained on quota sample of N = 1311 participants from all regions of
Slovenia. Special attention was devoted to farmers (N = 252 within the sample), their perception of climate
changes and preparedness for countermeasures, and their answers were compared to answers of other
participants.It is believed that farmers - due to their job – are more directly experiencing climate than general
public.Really, differences appeared, e.g. farmers believed in a greater degree than other participants that
climate changes are also natural process (50,4 % vs. 33,4 %),they perceived agriculture as less contributing
to pollution, etc. Attitudes and differences are presented and explained in the frame of direct experiences
with current local weather changes and indirect experiences through media coverage and general social
interaction, values, etc.

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O2949
DETERMINATION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESS IN PATIENTS WITH
PENILE NEOPLASIA IN THE ACUTE HOSPITAL
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Marie-Luise Draeger, University of Rostock, Rostock - Germany
Chris Protzel, University of Rostock, Rostock - Germany
Oliver W. Hakenberg, University of Rostock, Rostock - Germany

Background: The penile cancer (PC) is a rare highly aggressive tumor entity.The psychological stress of
patients with PC arises from the cancer diagnosis per se and the correlating with tumor suffering side effects
(loss of body integrity and sexual function).In addition there is cancer-specific distress e.g. fear of
metastasis, progress, relapse or death. Studies on the psychosocial stress of penile carcinoma patents are rare.
This study investigated the stress situation of patients with penile malignancies using screening
questionnaires and integration with inpatient mental health care programs. Material and methods: Analysis of
patients with penile carcinoma (n = 9) who underwent an surgical treatment (n = 5) or chemotherapy (n = 4)
in the period from 06/2014 to 12/2014. Evaluated by using standardized questionnaires to load screening
and identification of need for care (Distress Thermometer and Hornheider FB) and the actual use of psychosocial support. Results: The average stress level was 4. 44% of the patients showed an elevation care
needs.All affected patients received inpatient psychosocial care. Conclusion: Due to the potentially
mutilating surgery, patients with penile cancer have increased psychological stress and consequently an
increased need of psychosocial care.Therefore emotional stress should be recognized and support should be
offered.This illustrates the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in the cancer treatment.

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O2957
SOCIAL COMPETENCE RELATED TO PEER-STATUS, BULLYING AND
DEFENDING IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE: A LATENT CLASS
GROWTH ANALYSIS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Simona C. S. Caravita, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Paola Di Blasio, Catholic University of Milan, Milan - Italy
Antonius H. N. Cillessen, Radboud University, Nijmegen - Netherlands

Likeability (L) and Perceived Popularity (PP; being visible) are distinct forms of peer-status. They are both
positively related to peers’ admiration and defending the bullied peers, but are oppositely associated to
bullying: L negatively, PP positively. L and PP have been suggested to express different types of social
competence, because skillful popular kids can use aggression to keep status, especially in adolescence
(Cillessen et al., 2011). Understanding whether types of social competence related to peer-status actually
exist, and are associated to differences in bullying and defending is relevant for the anti-bullying
intervention. Study aims: (1) Identifying latent classes of status among children and adolescents. (2)
Investigating growth curves of bullying and defending across classes. (3) Exploring individual competencies
linked to the class-membership probability. Method: 184 children (9-10 y.) and 254 adolescents (13-14 y.)
answered 3 times (time interval: 3.5 months) measures to assess status, Machiavellianism, social anxiety,
social intelligence, bullying, defending. Results: 3 and 4 latent classes of status emerged among children and
adolescents, respectively. In both age-groups we found: 1 class of liked-pop. kids (c.: 15%, ad.: 16%), highly
liked, popular and admired; 1 class of rejected kids (c.: 12%, ad.: 14%); 1 class of average status kids (c.:
73%, ad.: 59%). The fourth class found in adolescence was of popular kids (11%), highly popular and
admired, but average/highly disliked. In both age-groups liked-pop. kids behaved high defending and low
bullying. Adolescent popular kids showed high bullying and low defending, with defending changing over
time. Among children, only gender influenced the class-probability. Among adolescents, lower social
anxiety increased the probability to be popular than average status, higher social intelligence increased the
probability to be liked-pop. than popular. Results suggest that in adolescence status is related to higher
complexity of social competence, which is linked to differences in levels and development of bullying and
defending.

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O2958
EMOTIONS AND CAREGIVER’S NEEDS IN PATIENTS WITH
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: THE IMPORTANCE OF
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST GROUPS
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Letteria Tomasello, University of Messina, Messina – Italy
Santi Galletta, University of Messina, Messina - Italy
Massimo Raffaele, University of Messina, Messina - Italy
Introduction: Neuropsychiatric disorders are symptoms usually preceeding analog and cognitive
disturbances, and are usually as result of external neuropsychiatric and neurochemical alterations present in
different dementias (Cummings 2003). Apart from the pathogenesis and neurobiological factors, it is
necessary to remeber that these disturbances are effected (and usually initiated) by environmental factors in
particular with the relationship the patient recieves from the care giver. As opposed to functional and
cognitive disturbances are present in dementias, the neuropsychiatric disturbances have a curvilinear trend
with fluctuations and a tendency to reappear (Devanand 1997, Keene et al.1999, Lyketsos et al Jama, 2002).
Comportmental disturbances have an impact on the quality of the patients life and their family, for the
patient they represent the first cause of institutionalization and for the family the most common cause of
burn-out.(Feldman H.2000). The compormental mental expression is an emerging property of the complex
interaction between the structure with the environment, bio / psycho/ and social influences result in multiple
pathways which alter the relationship between the relationship the subject and the environment. Objective:
To evaluate the care burden in relation with comportamental disturbances and the efficiency of the
psychoeducational group associated with psychoterapy. Patients: We enrolled 60 patients with an MMSE of
> 15 and probable AD according to the NINCDS – ADRDA criteria (McKhann, G., et al. 1984) who
consecutively attended the Memory Clinic of our Department in Messina between the period of January
2013 and december 2014. The mean age was 75.7 years and the mean MMSE score was 19.23. The
cognitive levels were investigated by MMSE, clock drawing tests, Mental Deterioration Battery, Activity
Daily Living, and IADL. The psychological and behavioural symptoms of caregivers were assessed by NPY
and HDRS. 31 caregivers (9M-22 F, age 60+ 8.8) were randomly assigned to the treatment or to the control
group. The treatment group for caregivers (one hour, four month) was conducted by a trained psychologist.
The results were compared by a control group 29 caregivers (21 F-8 M) who did not participate a
Psychoeducational group and Psychoterapist. All caregivers signed an Informed Consent for Clinical Trials.
Univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Student’s paired t test (Student’s t paired groups) were
conducted. Materials and methods: Psychoeducational group - Methods: the interventation is done in seven
meetings. In each meeting they are confronted with a specific theme which is retained important for the
management of patients affected by this pathology (neuropsychological and comportamental aspects of
dementia). (1) Duration: each meeting lasts 1hour and 30 minutes. (2) Frequency: weekly (3) Number of
partecipants: variable minimum 5 maximum 8. - Meeting layout: (a) Intoduction and explanation of the
meeting's theme : every theme is defined in a simple but correct way, limitating the use of scientific words.
The definition of the theme is very important because it allows us to work on the specific symptoms of the
patients and on the responding way of the care giver; (b) Sharing/confronting moment among care givers: (1)
Every care giver expresses the real symtoms according to the discussed theme and according to the daily
situations that are more stressfull and hard to handle. (2) Analysis of the strategies and of the
comportamental, comunicative and emotional ways used by the care giver in order to cope with these
situations and confutation of the eventual errational interpretations towards patients. (3) Distinction of the
effective strategies and of ineffective and unadaptable strategies. (4) Suggestion of new relation ways and of
more effective solutions for coping the situation. The aim of the psychoeducational group is to intervene on
thoughts and emotions connected to the problematic situation in order to modify the answers. Typology of
intervention based on two levels: (1) Practical objectives (to have practical knowledge of the pathology and
know what to do for coping with it) (2) Psychological needs of the participants of the group(sharing care

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giver-s experience, elaboration of the emotional dimension connected to this experience, elaboration of the
lived experiences linked to the relation with their relative). Actions: “ work schedule”: Problematic situation:
(1) Thoughts, emotions and lived experiences determined in the care giver by this situation.(2) Response or
consequence caused by the situation in the relationship between the care giver and the patient. (3)
Psychotherapeutic group: The emotions of the care giver. (4) Every care giver expresses the real symtoms
according to the discussed theme and according to the daily situations that are more stressfull and hard to
handle. (5) analysis of the strategies and of the comportamental, comunicative and emotional ways used by
the care giver in order to cope with these situations and confutation of the eventual errational interpretations
towards patients. Distinction of the effective strategies and of ineffective and unadaptable strategies:
Elaboration of new relation ways and of more effective solutions for coping the situation. Duration: Every
group lasted 2 months for psychoeducational group. The psychotherapeutic group-s had a meeting once a
week lasting 90 minutes for 9 months. Results: The two groups, experimental and control group, do not
present significant differences for social demographic variation and for cognitive disturbances. The most
relevant data in the base line is the perceived level of restriction by the care giver, the 80% lives the
assistance relation as a failure. The time dedicated to the assistance significantly relates to the cognitive
disturbance of the patient (p<0.05). Compartmental disturbance increases the anxiety level in the care giver
(p<0.05). In the groups is also emerged the unpredictability and the wondering of the patient, which make
the relationship hard. The 90% of the delirious convictions in the patients are seen by the family members as
wicked towards them, instead in the 80% the aggressive or opposing behaviour and emotional instability are
seen as intentional and as the cause of significant symmetries. From the burden analysis we can relieve a
decrement of the care burden statistically significant (p>0.001) between the first and the second
administration of the Care giver Burden Inventory, of the group who participated to the support group and to
psychotherapy group. In particular there is a major influence related to the emotional and social burden.
Conclusion: Trough the group work the care giver is helped to understand that the behaviours of the patient
with dementia, defined as pathological, reflect the inevitable modifications caused by the illness in the
relation between the subject and the surrounding environment. The brain damage and the consecutive
compromising of the cognitive functions render the patient affected by dementia another person to the
previous one. This change determines a modification in the contents and in the interaction of the subject with
his environment (people and things). So it is essential therefore that the family member modify his own
relation ways with his relative affected by dementia. Even if it is true that Alzheimer illness robes the mind,
even the person that is not remembered after a life spent with the patient feels robbed by his own life and
also by his emotional life history. Therefore it is fundamental that the family understands that there exist a
direct relation between the nature of the illness and the behaviour assumed by the patient. From the results of
this study we see that to teach to the care givers how to cope with modifications of the behaviour and of the
personality presented in their relatives favours in an effective way the daily life, reduces the level of stress
and improves the life quality together with the sick relatives. Flexibility , empathy and creativity are the
basic elements in order to cope with the assistance of alzheimer=s patient in a serene climate. (Carbone G.,
Tonali A., 2007).

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O2969
THE MEDIATING ROLE OF DIFFICULTY IN IDENTIFYING FEELINGS
ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND SOMATIC
ATTRIBUTION IN A GROUP OF FUNCTIONAL SOMATIC SYNDROME
PATIENTS IN TURKEY
E18. Health and clinical intervention - Psychosomatics and clinical psychophysiology
Burak Duruk, Istanbul University, Istanbul - Turkey
H. Özlem Sertel Berk, Istanbul University, Istanbul - Turkey
Ayşegül Ketenci, Istanbul University, Istanbul - Turke

Functional Somatic Syndromes (FSS) including persistent symptoms such as back and joint pain, weakness,
fatigue, sleep disorders, bowel problems, distress, numbness, dizziness and concentration problems are a
burden for its sufferers and are of a great cost for society as it goes with a large amount of illness behaviour
such as overutilization of health services. These features make the comprehension of the key factors playing
role on the prognosis of FSS essential, such as depression and somatic attribution. Although, with regard to
FSS, the relation between somatic attribution and depression is well acknowledged, studies investigating
mediating variables on this relation are scarce. Within this scope, the aim of the present study is to illuminate
the mediating role of difficulty in identifying feelings, a feature of alexythymia, on the relationship between
depression and somatic attribution in a group of FSS patients in comparison to those obtained from Chronic
Medical Illness Control (CMIC) and Healthy Control (HC) groups. Participants were 151 individuals; 48 in
FSS, 47 in HC, and 56 in CMIC groups. The Turkish versions of Toronto Alexithymia Scale, Symptom
Attribution Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory and a semi-structured form questioning pain and
demographics were administered to all participants. The results showed that only in the FSS group, difficulty
in identifying feelings fully mediated the relation between depression and somatic attribution.

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O2971
SLEEP FUNCTIONING AND CYBERBULLYING PERPETRATION:
INDIRECT EFFECTS BY LOW SELF-CONTROL
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Gabriela Jiskrova, University of Kentucky, Lexington - United States
Alexander T. Vazsonyi, University of Kentucky, Lexington - United States
Albert Ksinan, University of Kentucky, Lexington - United States
Magda Javakhishvili, University of Kentucky, Lexington - United States

Sleep problems predict problem behaviors. Some research has provided evidence that poor sleep effects on
problem behaviors are mediated by self-control (Meldrum et al., 2013). The current study tests these links
related specifically to cyberbullying perpetration.The aims of the study included to: (a) test the validity of
short-form of the Low Self-control Scale (LSC); (b) test associations between sleep functioning, low selfcontrol, and cyberbullying perpetration; and (c) examine whether the effect of sleep functioning on
cyberbullying perpetration is mediated by low self-control.Anonymous, self-report data were collected from
a convenience sample of N = 719 (53.6% female, 77.7% European-American, Mage = 16.0)middle/ high
school students in rural Kentucky. Results from CFA sindicated that the 12-item short-form of the LSC
measure fit the data well (χ2=133.76, df=48,χ2/df=2.79, p<.000, CFI=.93, RMSEA=.05 [90% CI=.04, .06]).
Findings from SEM models of the other main study questions provided evidence that lower sleep functioning
was related to increased cyberbullying perpetration; this link was fully mediated via low self-control (χ2=.86,
df=9, χ2/df=1.32, p=.22, CFI=.998, RMSEA=.02 [90% CI=.00, .05]), based on indirect effect testing using
5,000 bootstrap resamples (standardized point estimate=.065, p=.016).Findings support that poor sleep is
related to lower self-control which in turn increases likelihood of cyberbullying perpetration.

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O2976
THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO VISUAL IMPAIRED STUDENTS IN
ITALI AND FINNISH UNIVERSITIES
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Samaneh Alimohammadi Malayeri, University of Verona, Verona - Italy
Fateme Fudazi, University of Allameh, Tehran - Iran

Aim: This research aimed to analyze supports and some services provided by the university to students with
special needs. I interviewed visually impaired students who had been enrolled in university courses for at
least two years. Design and Methodology: Eight students with visual impairments between 21 and 30 years
old were interviewed. The participants were 5 Italian and 3 Finnish students and had been enrolled on a
university course for at least two years. The study drew on a phenomenological approach, which aims to
provide detailed insights on participants’ subjective experiences. Results: As regards the considerations of
the Finnish participants about the services and supports provided by the university, it is necessary to point
out that they cannot refer to a Disability Center located within the university, but to organizations outside the
University. Despite this, they considered the university staff competent in the field of disability in particular
in the field of assistive technologies. The participants enrolled at the University of Verona have expressed
their thoughts on some of the services offered by the Disability Centre located in the university such as
pick-up service and scanning of texts. Italian and Finnish participants highlighted the importance of support
received by teachers who have provided them with educational materials in accessible format, have put in
place strategies to make available the content of their lessons and steps for the personalization of the tests in
relation to the needs of students with visual impairments. Keywords: Students with special needs, services.

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O2977
«IS IT REALLY TRUE?». DEVELOPMENT OF ADVERTISING
SKEPTICISM IN PRIMARY-SCHOOL CHILDREN
C09. Culture and society - Media and communication
Valeria Micheletto, IULM University, Milan - Italy
Massimo Bustreo, IULM University, Milan - Italy
Vincenzo Russo, IULM University, Milan - Italy

Advertising skepticism is a tendency of disbelief of advertising claim (Obermiller & Spangenberg, 1998)
which is part of the process of consumer socialization and is reached only in reflective stage (Roedder,
1999). Studies affirm that children’s skepticism about advertising does not decrease ad influence on children
(Derbaix & Pecheux, 2003) but is negatively related to children’s attitude to it (Buijzen, 2007). On the other
side, studies explore advertising influence on children (Kunkel et al., 2004), its effects (Buijzen &
Valkenburg, 2003) and factors that can, or not (Buckingham, 2004), mitigate its strength as exposure (Gorn
& Goldberg, 1978), parent (Kline, 2011), and cognitive defenses (Brucks et al. 1988). A research – following
a preliminary one - analyzed 153 primary-school children, and with a pre-test and post-test with
questionnaires (Mallincrodt & Mizersky, 2007) and focus-groups (Pine & Nash, 2002), and a treatment with
lessons on advertising, explored their beliefs about advertising, its truthfulness and its embellishments. Data
from the educational path, analyzed through R software, evinced a significant change in their ability to
decode advertising messages and led to confirm that the bases for skepticism about advertising are
anticipating their venue in children, vary with age and education, and evince a low starting level in children’s
skepticism about advertising. Furthermore, evidences proved that children’s skepticism grew after the path
though children revealed a certain difficulty - not in grasping untruthfulness - but in accepting it. Bases for
future research are trying to verify the real relation between skepticism and influence of advertising and how
difference in genre acts towards advertising.

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O2978
A NEW QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE EVALUATION OF COGNITIVE
STYLES
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Stefano Castelli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Alessandro Antonini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Giancarlo Lavazza, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

Many studies have shown the relevance of “intuition” for what concerns decision making in organizations
(Hodgkinson, Sadler-Smith, Burke, et al., 2009). In the Cognitive-Experiential Self-Theory by Epstein
(2008; 2010), intuition is considered as a product of the experiential system. Carruthers (2006) considers
intuition as a process where the underlying “mental model” remains unconscious, but its effects on
motivational modules can become conscious. These effects translate into emotions, i.e. the output of intuitive
processes. Finally, according to Betsch (2008), emotions are used for decision making. The study of
cognitive styles thus becomes important to explain naturalistic decision making, given the possible
connections between intuition and managerial competences (Castelli, Berganton, 2013). Unfortunately,
available tools like the R.E.I. by Pacini and Epstein (1999) or the C.S.I by Cools, Van Den Broeck (2007)
show some weaknesses: the percentage of explained variance is low, and in the wording of their items there
are serious social desirability biases. For these reason, a new instrument was built, designed for
administration in organizational contexts, where social desirability bias play a relevant role. The new tool, in
its Italian version, has been administered to a sample of 261 Italian participants. Its statistical properties seem
to be quite good. A second administration of its English version to a sample of English native speakers is
forecasted.

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O2986
CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A CHALLENGE FOR THE HR
FUNCTION
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Govind Swaroop Pathak, Indian Institute of Mines Dhanbad, Dhanbad – India
Rajesh Kumar, Indian Institute of Mines Dhanbad, Dhanbad – India

Intrapreneurship is a powerful source for change and innovation, nurturing creativity and a constant search
for new solutions to all kinds of problems that organization face regularly. Intrapreneurs keep large
companies to be competitive in the market. As a result of increased global competition, organizations have
been forced to rethink, how they produce and deliver products and services. It is the necessity of Large
companies worldwide to create organizational cultures, conditions, and processes that facilitate innovation
and enable large numbers of employees to move from an ‘employee mindset’ to an ‘intrapreneurmindset.’
Based on extant Literature the present paper describes about the HR practices that nurture the
intrapreneurship in the organizations as well as challenges of HR practices while implementing. In the
present scenario, Human resource challenges include not only how retaining the proper employees but also
motivating them to perform. Discussion and implications for further research are provided. Key words:
Intrapreneurship, Human Resources, HRM practices, HRM challenges

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O2992
ATM IRIS: PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN FAVOUR OF
EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS A.DI.SU
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Floriana De Vanna, IRSEM, Bitonto - Italy
Simona Caterina De Marinis, IRSEM, Bitonto - Italy

The IRIS project includes offering a service of psychological counseling dedicated to college students and
offsite employees A.di.su Puglia. The experiment had different purposes depending on those involved. With
employees A.di.s.u. the purpose was to promote a peaceful business environment to counteract the effects of
stress and work-related discomfort, in line with the recent Act of August 11, 2014, n. 114. A working
environment is not satisfactory, in fact it brings about: absenteeism, lack of motivation, non-productivity and
an increase in business costs. With college students we offered psychological support aimed at preventing
youth problems and dropping out of university. This condition takes on a more delicate effect when the
student is away from home and, away from the usual reference points. Using the method of the clinical
interview we recorded a significant increase in the good conditions of all users. The problems encountered
more were: relational, occupational and academic..A participation by foreign students has also been shown,
despite language difficulties. An analysis of the questionnaire showed that the level of customer satisfaction
was massive. This trial represents the first step towards a policy focused on a Wellness Programin which
enhancing energy and work will increase the quality of performance.

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O2995
WHO CAN I TRUST? CIRCLES OF DISTRUST DURING AND AFTER THE
UTØYA TERRORIST ATTACK
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Petra Filkukova, Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, Oslo - Norway
Gertrud Sofie Hafstad, Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, Oslo – Norway
Tine Kristin Jensen, Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, Oslo – Norway

In July 2011 Norway experienced a twin terror attack. A bomb exploded in the Government quarter in Oslo
and afterwards the Norwegian Labour Party’s youth camp on Utøya Island was attacked. The terrorist was
dressed as a policeman; his rampage shooting lasted for about 1.5 hour before he got arrested, 69 died and
many were injured. Out of nearly 500 survivors of the Utøya-massacre, 325 (M=19.3 years)agreed to
participate in an interview 4-5 months after the attack. They described what they experienced from the start
of the attack on the island till they got into safety. From the interviews it emerged that the terrorist was not
the only person whom the Utøya-survivors perceived as threat. About half of the Utøya-survivors mention in
the interviews that during the terror attack they felt threatened by other people as well, in most cases by
people who came to help them. These included policemen, people on boats, journalists, medical personnel
and drivers who took the survivors who came to land to safety. The survivors were scared in a hotel where
they gathered after rescue and also in hospitals. The survivors who exhibited fear of unknown people and
locations during and immediately after the terror attack had significantly higher score of post-traumatic stress
disorder 4-5 months later. Ehlers and Clark’s cognitive model is used to explain the phenomenon. Early
detection of enhanced fear/paranoia can in future help to identify survivors in particular need of professional
help.

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O2996
EFFECTIVENESS OF A UNIVERSAL PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR
DEPRESSION IN ADOLESCENTS OF PUERTO RICO
E19. Health and clinical intervention - Interventions
Emily Sáez-Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico

Latino youth are in need of culturally appropriate mental health interventions. Few depression prevention
studies have included sample of Latinos/as adolescents. This study evaluate the effectiveness of the
Estrategias para Mantener un Ánimo Saludable (EMAS), a universal school-based prevention program for
depression of adolescents developed and conducted in middle schools of Puerto Rico. EMAS is a cognitiveoriented program that aimed at reducing risk factors while strengthening the protective factors that may
prevent the development of depression. The specific aim of this presentation is to evaluate the impact of
EMAS on symptoms of depression, self-esteem, dysfunctional attitudes, family interactions and social
support. The sample of this study consisted of 362 seven graders from 8 public schools. Schools were
randomly assigned to EMAS intervention or regular curriculum. Self-reports instruments were administered
at pre and post intervention. Analyses of covariance were conducted to evaluate the impact of the
intervention. Results showed no significant difference in symptoms of depression by condition group at post
intervention. There was significant difference for family functioning, maternal emotional involvement and
social support. Results suggest that, although EMAS did not significantly reduced depressive symptoms, the
program seems to be effective strengthening interpersonal skills that are essential for an optimum mental
health.

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O3018
ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND MORAL
DISENGAGEMENT CAN CHANGE ACROSS DIFFERENT MORAL
FOUNDATIONS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Özgen Yalçın, Adnan Menderes University, Aydın – Turkey

Moral disengagement (MD) is defined as mechanisms that inhibit self-regulatory mechanisms from being
activated and thereby deactivate moral agency. Thus, MD occurs as a socio-cognitive process which allows
ordinary people to act cruelly (Bandura, 1990; Bandura et al., 1996). On the other hand, Moral Foundations
Theory (Haidt, & Joseph, 2004; Haidt, & Graham, 2007; 2009) suggests that cultures found their moral
systems on universal structures called moral foundations (MF) (justice/reciprocity, harm/care,
purity/sanctity, authority/respect and in-group/loyalty). Approaching these two theories together reveals that
previous MD studies deal with the phenomenon only in harm/care MF context. However, this study suggests
that people may morally disengage from moral transgressions defined in every MFs with some practical
discrepancies, and it hypothesized that individual differences may have different roles on MD in different
MFs. Accordingly, five MD scales (scenario-based scales which were constructed to measure MD in
different MFs) and other measurements (Social Dominance Orientation, Right-Wing Authoritarianism,
political ideology, religious orientation and Self Importance of Moral Identity) were applied to 512
undergraduate students from Aydın, Turkey. Multivariate Regression Analyses showed that only Social
Dominance Orientation and Self Importance of Moral Identity are consistently associated with MD across
different MFs. Results were discussed within the relevant literature.

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O3020
EVERY WORK COUNTS – INCLUDING UNPAID HOUSEHOLD WORK
D13. Work and organization - Age and work
Joze Sambt, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana – Slovenia

At the beginning and towards the end of the lifecycle people’s production is low or zero. On the other
hand,people have relatively stable consumption over all ages. The difference between consumption and
production has to be financed through public transfers (public schooling, pensions, health etc.), private
transfers (like food and clothing that parents finance their children) or asset based reallocation (interests from
stocks, borrowing etc.). Recently a new method of measuring inter-age and inter-generational transfers has
been developed: National Transfer Accounts (NTA). All the production and consumption in economy is
allocated by age. In this paper we supplement the NTA results that refer to the market economy with the
unpaid household work. In time use surveys people report activities on which they spent their 1400 minutes
per day. We use the MTUS (Multinational Time Use Study) data on activities and we separate household
work from other activities like personal care and leisure by ‘third person criteria’ (whether the activity can be
outsourced or not). The results vary substantially across countries, but they show that 1) unpaid household
work is very important part of total work; 2) women produce much more unpaid household work than men;
and 3) there are age periods in which people devote much time to work and therefore their leisure suffers.

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O3030
SENTENCED TO CLOSET : IDENTITY AND VISIBILITY MANAGEMENT
IN GAY, LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL PORTUGUESE YOUTH
C04. Culture and society - LGBTQI studies
Rute Correia, Universidade de Évora, Évora - Portugal
Madalena Melo, Universidade de Évora - Departamento de Psicologia, Évora - Portugal

This study's main objective is to understand how lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) manage the visibility of
their sexual orientati1430
on as well as which is the relationship of this management with LGB identities. In this sense, we use a
sample of 376 LGB people from all over the country to evaluate this issue. To carry out this evaluation, two
instruments were used: Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Visibility Management Scale (Lasser, Ryser & Price,
2010), and Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Identity Scale (Oliveira, Lopes, Costa, & Nogueira, 2012). The main
results found suggest that there is a relationship between identity and visibility management. Also in this
study the results indicate that factors such as gender, sexual orientation, being in a love relationship,
political/ideological positioning, religiosity and level of visibility are related to the construction of a
homosexual and bisexual identity and visibility management of sexual orientation.

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O3036
EFFICACY OF GROUP COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT FOR
LATINO YOUTH WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES AND DEPRESSION
E17. Health and clinical intervention - Interventions for children, young adults and families
Eduardo Cumba-Aviles, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Emily Sáez-Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Maria I. Jiménez, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Guillermo Bernal, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Jeannette Rossello, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico

In spite of a higher risk for depression, few psychosocial interventions target depressive symptoms in
adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), especially among Latinos. We adapted a group-format
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for depression in Latino youth with T1DM (CBT-DM), and compared its
effect on depressive symptoms and other variables with the standard group CBT for depression previously
documented as efficacious among Puerto Rican youth. Participants (N=30) were randomly assigned to 14
two-hour weekly sessions of standard CBT or CBT-DM. Adolescents and their primary caregivers (mostly
mothers) completed assessments at baseline, after weeks 5 and 9, and at post-treatment. After treatment,
participants in both groups have reported significant reductions in measures of depression, suicide ideation,
anxiety, self-esteem/guilt problems, and hopelessness. They also showed increases in scores of self-efficacy
for depression and for diabetes, self-care behaviors, and diabetes-related quality of life. Caregivers have
reported significant reductions in youth barriers to T1DM treatment adherence, and in adolescents’
interpersonal, cognitive, activity-level, internalizing and externalizing problems. They also reported a
significant decrease in their own anxiety and depressive symptoms, and less burden related to youth
symptoms, at post-treatment. Results suggest that both forms of CBT are promising interventions for Latino
youth with T1DM and emotional problems.

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O3039
JUDGE THE JOB INTERVIEWS: A STRANGE BUSINESS
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Sophie Henry, University of Paris 8, Saint-Denis – France
Pascal Pansu, Grenoble-Alpes University, Grenoble - France
Patrick Mollaret, University of Paris 8, Saint-Denis - France

One large line of research suggests that the outcome of job interviews depends on the applicants’ verbal and
nonverbal communication: how they introduce themselves and how they behave in this evaluative situation.
In addition, a large body of experimental data has shown that when a target is known to give many internal
explanations (even when other information is available), he/she is judged more highly and thought to have a
brighter future. Taken together this work have shown that internal explanations produced by the applicants
are better judged by recruiters than ones who had given external explanations (Silvester, Anderson-Gough,
Anderson, & Mohamed, 2002; see for review Pansu, Bressoux& Louche, 2003). Our main aim is to test the
influence of verbal and nonverbal strategies on the evaluation of the applicants. In this study, evaluators
(human resource staff) had to judge a female job applicant. They were asked to watch a film in which
another recruiter interviews an applicant who adopts a verbal strategy (internal or external explanation) and a
nonverbal strategy (hand gestures or not). At the end of the film the evaluators were asked to judge the
applicants on personality and recruitment scales. The results showed that the verbal and nonverbal strategies
are crucial in assessing of the applicants. We will discuss these results in line with the self-promotion.

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O3040
PERSONAL PROJECTS AS A CAREER'S ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK: AN
EXPLORATORY APPROACH INTO THE IDENTIFICATION OF CAREER
PATTERNS
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Rui Mamede, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal
Maria Brêda, University of Coimbra, Coimbra - Portugal

Job craft refers to a set of initiatives undertaken by employees aiming at reframing certain aspects of their
roles, by self-initiating changes addressing task-related aspects, relationships at work and cognitions about
work, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the meaning of it; career management concerns a perspective by
which a traditional, control-based view on career meets strategies to forward future oriented goals and is
instantiated in diverse sets of behaviors which are apt to enhance career (e.g. motivation clarification;
feedback from superiors and colleagues; formal learning and training; networking; trying to influence
decisions from supervisors; searching and exploring work or employment opportunities). We ground our
study on Little's take on personal projects, which perceives them as a collection of activities to which
individuals are related and attribute a varying degree of importance, as multiple parts or episodes of
intentional pursuit of meaning, purpose and relational connection occurring in the context of their lives, may
frame the different actions and perspectives bearing on working life. It goes through several stages: first,
participants are asked to fill-in several instruments; latter on, we look for significant relationships among the
data gathered and analyze individual's personal projects; finally, we try to conceive aggregated measures as
means to identify interindividual patterns in personal projects, which constitutes the main aim of this study.

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O3043
EQUATING SCORES IN READING COMPREHENSION PROFICIENCY
ASSESSMENT AMONG STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT VISUAL
IMPAIRMENT
A03. General issues and basic processes - Psychometrics
Diana Rodríguez Valbuena, National University of Colombia, Bogotá - Colombia
Aura Nidia Herrera Rojas, National University of Colombia, Bogotá - Colombia

Reading comprehension assessment has some differential aspects between students with and without visual
impairment. For instance blind students need more time to decode and recognise words when they are
reading. Those differences make an impact in the reading comprehension assessment for those two groups,
especially in testing programs that administer various test forms in a massive amount of students at the same
time. In this study, the reading comprehension test has 24 multiple-choice items that are the same for both
groups of examinees. However, due the differences between blind students and students without visual
impairment, tests are not the same for the both groups, so to adjust test scores and compare effectively the
measurement in these two groups we use two equating methods (Tucker and Mean-sigma) with
nonequivalent groups with anchor test design. For the anchor test we choose five items with the closest
difficulty measures for the two groups. Tucker and mean-sigma methods are also use when differential item
functioning has been identified and items with differential functioning for one of the groups is eliminated in
the total score. Results showed that mean-sigma method presents less equating error than linear equating.
Another finding in this study is that equating error decreases for both methods when items with differential
functioning are left out of total test score. So in this kind of tests is better to use the mean-sigma method,
when tests are unidimensional.

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O3047
MULTIPLAYER SERIOUS GAMES AND USER EXPERIENCE: A
COMPARISON BETWEEN DIGITAL AND PAPER-BASED AFFORDANCES
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyberspace and virtual realities
Luca Argenton, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Fabrizia Mantovani, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

Over the past few years, a number of studies have tried to evaluate the benefits of digital media compared
with more conventional ones, especially in terms of learning, engagement and motivation. In this field
serious games have showna discrete effectiveness. Yet, there is not much work reported concerning the
evaluation of digital (serious) games when compared with traditional paper-based games or board games.
The aim of the present paper is to narrow this gap, evaluating the potential of digital game technologies
compared to paper-based applications not only on individuals, but also among groups. This allowed our
research to focus both on subjective game experience and group dynamics, like team cohesion and team
potency. A total of 95 Italian students played Mind the Game, a multiplayer serious game developed by our
research group. While 10 groups of 5 people played the digital game (condition 1), 9 groups experienced
the same game through
paper-based materials (condition 2). To assess users’ subjective gaming
experience we used the Game Experience Questionnaire (GEQ). To evaluate group processes we used the
Team Potency Scale, the Perceived Cohesion Scale (PCS), the Group Climate Questionnaire and the
GroupPerformanceEvaluation Questionnaire (GPEQ).Results showed that digital serious games promote
higher levels of immersion, positive emotions and perceived cohesion than paper-based games. Serious
games are first of all games and games have themselves an inner potential for both learning and training.
However, the present study indicates that digital technology makes games more powerful contexts for
individual and collective development.

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O3050
THE SHAPES OF SOUND AND MUSIC: EMPIRICAL FINDINGS FROM
TWO STUDIES INVOLVING REAL-TIME DRAWINGS AND GESTURES
C14. Culture and society – Music
Mats Küssner, Royal College of Music, London - United Kingdom

This paper seeks to understand what kinds of shapes listeners with varying levels of musical expertise
perceive in sound and music by engaging them in overt actions. In the first experiment, musically trained and
untrained participants were asked to represent visually a series of pure tones varied in pitch, loudness and
tempo—as well as two short musical excerpts—by means of an electronic graphics tablet. In the second
experiment, musically trained and untrained participants were asked to represent gesturally a series of pure
tones varied in pitch, loudness and tempo, as well as sixteen short musical excerpts. In one of two
experimental conditions, participants’ gestures—captured with MicrosoftKinect and Nintendo Wii Remote
Controller—created a real-time visualization on a screen in front of them. In order to shed light on crossmodal mappings between drawing/gesturing features (x-, y- and z-coordinates) and sound features (pitch,
loudness) correlation analyses—as well as more advanced mathematical tools such as Gaussian processes—
were applied. Results revealed that musically trained participants are generally more consistent in
representing sound features cross-modally (e.g., pitch–height) but also less diverse in their approaches than
untrained participants. Most participants mapped pitch onto the vertical axis and time onto the horizontal
axis. Loudness was mostly represented by size in drawings and by various mapping strategies in gestures
such as height, size and muscular energy. Findings are discussed in light of embodied music cognition and
current theoretical developments within the cognitive sciences.

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O3061
EMOTIONAL INTERVENTIONS IN EATING DISORDERS: COGNITIVE
REAPPRAISAL AS SUPPORTIVE STRATEGY IN MAINTAINING WEIGHT
LOSS
Cristina Ciuluvica (Neagu), Gabriele d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara – Italy

In the last years research studies showed the relevance of emotion regulation (ER) difficulties in eating
disorders (ED) and supported the trans-diagnostic view of ER difficulties being present across the whole
spectrum of ED. The literature suggests that certain domains of ER may be linked more closely to certain ED
subtypes than to others, but BED group may show a slightly more adaptive pattern of ER than the other ED.
The aim of this paper is to present the results of emotional counseling based on cognitive reappraisal of
emotional stimulus in a single case study of obesity associated with binge eating. According to James Gross,
emotion regulation is a multidimensional construct that broadly refers to a heterogeneous set of actions
designed to modulate “which emotions we have, when we have them, and how we experience and express
them”. There are two emotion regulation mechanism highly related to health and/or illness: cognitive
reappraisal and expressive suppression. Both of them are effective in reducing emotion expressive behavior,
but only cognitive reappraisal decrease the negative emotional experience. Considering the high values for
negative mood during the binge eating, our study suggest that the emotional counseling could be an efficient
strategy of intervention in order to offer support in maintaining the weight loss in obese persons with BED.

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O3067
RESURRECTING THE EXPLANATORY STATUS OF TRAITS: A NONREDUCTIVE ACCOUNT OF EXPLANATION IN PERSONALITY
PSYCHOLOGY
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Artur Nilsson, Lund University, Lund – Sweden

Personality psychology has long been plagued by the apparent explanatory vacuity of trait constructs. The
problem is that trait explanations are circular insofar as the traits are defined and measured in terms of the
sort of behavioral regularities they are subsequently invoked to explain. To address this problem, researchers
have typically either claimed that traits can be reduced to material causes of the behavioral regularities,
which has proved to be extraordinarily problematic, or conceded that trait constructs serve no explanatory
function. But this dichotomy is, I suggest, false, resting on the questionable presupposition that a
psychological construct must, in order to have explanatory status, be reducible to material terms. Although
material forms of explanation can be applied to the causal formation of personality, they cannot explain
behavior in terms of personality, because personality is not in itself explicable in material terms. Personality
explanation is, I argue, a species of reason-based explanation. We explain a behavior by showing how it fits,
in an empirically adequate way, into a coherent pattern that helps us to make sense of why a rational being
would perform the behavior in question, drawing in part on previous knowledge about the capacities and
rationales typically associated with the agent’s traits and worldview. The purpose of the current paper is to
explicate and defend this non-reductive account of explanation in personality psychology.

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O3068
MANY SHADES OF GREEN: EXPLORING ORGANIC FOOD
PERCEPTIONS AND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE HALO EFFECT
Marília Prada, ISCTE, University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL), Lisbon – Portugal
David Rodrigues, ISCTE, University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL), Lisbon – Portugal
Margarida V. Garrido, ISCTE, University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL), Lisbon – Portugal

Labeling a food product as "organic" only informs about the way it was produced. However, literature has
repeatedly shown that because individuals perceive these products as being healthier than conventional ones
they also infer unrelated attributes (halo effect). Namely, organic food is evaluated as less caloric. For
example, when judging a target-person described as having a weight loss goal, participants consider that
missing an exercise session is more acceptable when the target had an organic dessert (licensing effect, LE).
Still, there is also data suggesting a negative impact of the organic attribute on general taste quality
judgments. In two experimental studies, we aim to further explore: individuals’ perceptions of organic food
categories (Study 1) and boundary conditions for the LE (Study 2). In the former,participants evaluated the
healthiness, tastiness and caloric content of exemplars (images) of whole (e.g. fruits) and processed foods
(e.g., prepared meals). Results reveal that both organic food categories are perceived as tastier, but only
whole foods are healthier and less caloric than their conventional counterpart. In the latter, by manipulating
causal attribution we observed that LE is detected when the target is presented as responsible for choosing
organic food but not when consumption was determined by the situation.Results are discussed in light of
their practical implications for health and consumer behavior domains.

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O3069
DECISION MAKING AND THEORY OF MIND IN BORDERLINE
PERSONALITY DISORDER
E07. Health and clinical intervention - Personality disorders
Jonathan Adrian Zegarra Valdivia, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid - Spain; Catholic University of
San Pablo, Arequipa - Peru – Spain
Brenda Nadia Chino-Vilca, Universidad de Navarra – Spain

Introduction: The Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most heterogeneous mental illness, not
only between patients but also in different times in the same patient. Patients with BPD usually have many
autolytic attempts, suicidal behavior and socio-emotional instability that characteristic the disorder. But also
some paranoid symptoms, dissociation and depersonalization. Method: The aim of this study was analyze the
cognitive processes that underlying this alterations with a neuropsychological approach (evaluating with the
IOWA gambling task and advanced theory of mind) that would be implicated in those symptoms. We
compare 20 BPD women (mean of age was 23 and SD ± 4.5) and 20 healthy women (mean of age was 23
and SD ± 4.5). All the patients were interned and stable in a psychiatric hospital. Results: The results show a
remarkably difficult in decision making compared with the control group, but also in recognition of mental
states compared with the healthy group.

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O3073
PEER AND SIBLING BULLYING AND THEIR EFFECT ON CHILDREN’S
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Muthanna Samara, Kingston University London, Kingston upon Thames - United Kingdom
Aiman El Asam, Kingston University London, Kingston upon Thames - United Kingdom
Peter Smith, Goldsmiths College London, London - United Kingdom
Julia Davidson, Middlesex University, University, London - United Kingdom
Philip Terry, Kingston University London, London - United Kingdom

This longitudinal study aims to investigate the effect of bullying on behavioural and health issues,
particularly this study argues that children receiving bullying from siblings and peers (jointly) will display
poorer behavioural and health issues as compared to others who receive bullying from either siblings or
peers or those who are not involved in bullying behaviour (neutrals). The study looked at traditional and
cyber bullying while considering behavioural problems using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
(SDQ); Physical Health and Psychosomatic, Internet Addiction, Depression and Anxiety. The study was
conducted among 1450 British children and adolescents (10-15 years old). It was shown that more than 55%
of the participants have been victims of bullying in the last six months while 28% of children stated that they
have bullied others. Using a One Way ANOVA it was found that those who were bullied by siblings and
peers (traditional and cyberbullying) displayed more behavioural and health problems across all scales
(p<0.001), similar results were found when considering direct and relational bullying separately (P<0.01).
Further evidence showed that victimisation, in general, had a significant positive correlation with all
behavioural problems (p<0.001) i.e. higher rates of victimisation lead to higher levels of behavioural and
health problems. This indicates that those who are bullied by their siblings at home and by their peers at
school are in great need for help and support. Parents, teachers, schools as well as clinical practitioners
should implement some schemes and interventions to reduce the cumulative effects of bullying.

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O3076
A CRITICAL REVIEW OF BRITISH LAWS COMBATING
CYBERBULLYING
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Aiman El Asam, Kingston University London, Kingston upon Thames - United Kingdom
Muthanna Samara, Kingston University London, Kingston upon Thames - United Kingdom
The effect of cyberbullying can be fatal, a number of researchers argue that establishing a law that prohibits
forms of cyberbullying is essential as it will serve as retributive, deterrent or remedial for young people (e.g.
Chan, 2009). There is currently a lack of a legal review that considers cyberbullying and its legality in the
UK, hence the main aim of this review is to investigate whether or not current laws cover cyberbullying and
what challenges are hindering the chances of a new law. Bullying, by definition, is not covered in current
laws although it is often argued that existing laws can be applied in cyberbullying cases e.g. Protection from
Harassment Act (1997); Communications Act (2003); Malicious Communications Act (1988); Public Order
Act (1986); Obscene Publications Act (1959); Computer Misuse Act (1990); Crime and Disorder Act (1998);
Defamation Act (2013). Recently and following high profile trolling/flaming incidents (e.g.hostile,
intimidating, online messages) the malicious communication act, section 1, was amended by the criminal
justice and courts bill (November, 2014). It considers a penalty of 2 years imprisonment in offences that
cover sending electronic communication/article, of any kind, to another person, providing they entail grossly
offensive content and conveying threat or false information that aim to cause distress or anxiety to its
targeted recipient. Yet again, and despite the latest amendment bullying is yet to be fully defined e.g. no
considerations to the repetitive nature of cyberbullying and the imbalance of power. Furthermore no
considerations are giving to children, although children as young as 10 years old are considered legally
responsible. Failure in establishing a cyberbullying law is often attributed to surveillance, evidence and
jurisdiction issues while others argue that bullying in generally is just a normal part of children’s
development. Technology has become a big part of children’s lives with increasing rates of cyberbullying
hence better protection should be provided by policy makers. This is a critical review that helps to provide
clarity to victims of bullying, legal personnel and practitioners on ways of legally combating cyberbullying.

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O3078
MODULATORY EFFECT OF THE COGNITIVE RESERVE ON THE
EFFICACY OF A MULTI-DOMAIN COGNITIVE TRAINING IN HEALTHY
OLDER ADULTS
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Presenter: Sabrina Guzzetti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy

Previous research suggests the protective effect of late-life intellectual activity on cognitive functioning. The
aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a mental training in old age and the role of cognitive reserve
(CR) in cognitive performance. Forty older adults participated in a cognitive stimulation group program
comprising multi-domain cognitive exercises with (combined group) or without (conventional group) the use
of serious games. The participants were administered a series of neuropsychological tests and the Cognitive
Reserve Index questionnaire (CRIq) before the intervention and then approximately every three months.
Their cognitive performance was compared to that of an age matched control group. For each test used, prepost difference scores of the two groups (training VS control group) were compared by means of a t-test. The
results show a positive effect of the cognitive intervention especially on verbal fluency and selective
attention. A correlation analysis showed that lower CRIq scores were significantly associated with a greater
improvement in digit span, in Rey figure recall and in Trail Making Test A performance, while lower CRIq
scores were associated with a smaller improvement in Trail Making Test B performance. The results suggest
that cognitive training may be a promising tool to preserve cognitive abilities. This effect is mediated by
cognitive reserve.

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O3079
THE EFFECT OF RELIGIOSITY ON ATTITUDES TOWARDS HONOR
AMONG TURKISH COMMUNITY IN THE U.S.
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Ayse Duygu Cakirsoy-Aslan, Syracuse University, Syracuse - United States
Matthew Mulvaney, Syracuse University, Syracuse - United States

The current study aimed to explore the impact of religiosity on attitudes toward honor among Turkish
immigrants living in the United States. Honor or namus is an important cultural value in Turkey tied to a
woman’s chastity in the sense that a woman’s controlled sexuality represents her family’s honor. Previous
literature suggests that communities who highly value honor are usually highly patriarchal, traditional,
religious, and conservative (Arin, 2001; Sev’er&Yurdakul, 2001). The current study attempted to tease apart
the different dimensions of religiosity and how they differentially determine attitudes toward honor. Data
were collected from 87 members of the Turkish community in Rochester through snowball sampling. Results
of the regression analysis revealed that, the overall model was significant, F (10,57) = 9.22, p < .001, R2 =
.62. The results indicated that only fundamentalist religious orientation significantly predicted attitudes
toward honor. None of the other religiosity variables had unique significant contributions in predicting
attitudes toward honor. It was concluded that participants with a high fundamentalist religious orientation
value honor more. This research has important implications in terms of providing a better understanding of
attitudes toward honor and how different components of religiosity contribute to these attitudes. It also
contributes to the understanding of underlying causes of namus in the family, an understudied concept in
psychology.

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O3082
BURNOUT, WORK STRESS, JOB SATISFACTION, AND ACCIDENTS
AMONG DRIVING INSTRUCTORS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF DRIVER
BEHAVIORS
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Gaye Solmazer, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Timo Lajunen, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Bahar Öz, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Türker Özkan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

Driver instructors have demanding profession by requiring the high amount of exposure to road traffic and
transferring of knowledge and skills to driver candidates in the frame of certain curriculum and time
schedule. These characteristics of their profession can be expected to be related to well-being indicators (i.e.,
burnout, work stress, and job satisfaction), which, in turn, may reflect in their driving, and the number
accidents. It should be noted that, however, the relationships between these well-being indicators, driver
behaviors, and accidents have remained mainly unexamined. The present study, hence, aimed to examine the
role of driver behaviors (errors, violations, lapses, and positive driver behaviors) on the relationship between
well-being indicators and the number of accidents in a sample of 132 driving instructors. The results
revealed that the number of accidents was related to errors, violations, and lapses, but not to positive driver
behaviors. The violations, errors, and lapses were related to job satisfaction and work stress while the errors
and lapses were related to burnout. The positive driver behaviors were significantly related to only job
satisfaction. By bootstrapping, it was found that the indirect effects of job satisfaction on accidents through
errors and violations, the indirect effects of burnout on accidents through errors and lapses, and the indirect
effects of work stress on accidents through errors, violations and lapses were significant.

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O3087
WHAT ABOUT DRIVER INSTRUCTORS' ACCIDENTS, DRIVER
BEHAVIORS, AND ATTITUDES?
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Yesim Uzumcuoglu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Timo Lajunen, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Bahar Oz, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey
Türker Özkan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara - Turkey

Driving can be influenced by whom a driver learnt it from. A driver instructor (DI) plays an important role
on a driver candidate’s driving. Thus, understanding the relationship among DI’s traffic accidents, driver
behaviors (DBs), and attitudes in traffic may be crucial for traffic safety. However, the investigation of these
relations in DI group has remained mainly unexamined. The aim of the present study is, therefore, to
investigate the role of DBs (i.e. errors, violations, lapses, and positive driver behaviors) on the relationship
between DIs’ attitudes towards driving schools (ATDS) and DI training (ATDIT), and the number of road
traffic accidents. The 132 DIs completed Positive Driver Behavior Scale, Driver Behavior Questionnaire, the
newly developed ATDS and ATDIT Scales, and demographic form. The ATDIT provided a two-factor
solution, content quality (CQ) and structural quality (SQ), and ATDS revealed one-factor solution. Results
showed significant direct relationships between the number of accidents and violations, errors, lapses, and
CQ. The number of violations was significantly related to ATDS, CQ, and SQ. The number of lapses was
significantly related to ATDS and CQ. The indirect effects of ATDS and CQ via violations and lapses on the
number of accidents were also significant. It seems that change in DIs’ attitudes might reflect in their DBs,
which, in turn, influence the number of road traffic accidents. This change has also a potential impact on
candidate drivers’ driving.

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O3100
BRING YOUR MADNESS - YOU’RE ANONYMOUS: THE PREJUDICE AS
VIOLENCE REVEALED THROUGH ART
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Gisela de Oliveira Gusmão, São Camilo University Center, São Paulo - Brazil
Solange Aparecida Tedesco, Paulista School of Medicine, São Paulo - Brazil
Alexandre de Oliveira Leme, São Camilo University Center, São Paulo - Brazil
Giselle Reis Lima, Pontifical Catholic University of Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte - Brazil
Mariana de Andrade Luna Miranda, São Camilo University Center, São Paulo - Brazil
Olivia Rodrigues de Oliveira, São Camilo University Center, São Paulo - Brazil

Goal: Share the prejudice understanding related to human experience designated as madness, through
photography and reports collected during the work production that titles this study. Introduction: According
to Leontiev (1978), the psyche is built by the human being biography, in a personal construction according to
a certain social and symbolic reality, allowing that the prejudice can be interpreted as a way of oppression
and control of the discriminatory process between humanity, influencing the madness coping. Purpose:
assess the impact of the Law 10.2161 in the view of participants about madness, suffering inherent for its
own existence; capture with the prejudice is unveiled through photography and the reflections of the
collective art production, interactive and itinerant; and to promote a permanent dialogic discussion,
consolidating the patients’, family and society autonomy. Method: Photography Production Analysis by
Benjamin’s (1985) Optic Unconscious Theory and the collected reports, oriented by Spink’s (2010) speech
analysis. Conclusion: The analysis enunciated that historically the human beings fed the prejudice with
violence and isolation oppressing the “different”, therefor it’s possible to infer that to defend ourselves of our
own insanity fantasies is one of the elements that crystallize the prejudice attitude in which the healthy
people irrationality is projected in the hospice culture.

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O3101
LONGITUDINAL PATTERNS OF EXPATRIATES’ CROSS-CULTURAL
ADJUSTMENT: A MODERATED-REGRESSION STATISTICAL
APPROACH
D16. Work and organization – Other
Laura Galarza, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Roger Blakeney, University of Houston, Houston - United States

Expatriate adjustment has a large impact on the success of international assignments. We present the results
of a longitudinal study on expatriate adjustment. We examined the expatriate adjustment patterns of 90
German expatriates measured at various times during their assignments. Participants represent a nontraditional group of people making a career development transition from military careers to civilians in
international management careers. In this presentation we discuss a moderated regression statistical
approach used to examine whether expectations moderate the expatriate adjustment patterns over the period
of the assignment. The results of the moderated regression analyses support our main hypothesis of two
distinct patterns of adjustment over time based on expatriate expectations. The results highlight the
importance of the adjustment process and its pattern to understand the psychological principles of
international adjustment over time. The results help explain inconsistent findings in the literature concerning
the type of U-curve, J-curve, S-curve, and other patterns of adjustment reported by various authors. The
results are consistent with the theory of met expectations (Caligiuri et al., 2001). Directions for future
research, practical, and theoretical implications of results are discussed.

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O3102
THE EFFECTS OF PERSONALITY AND DEPRESSION ON ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE AND SELF-ESTEEM IN A LONGITUDINAL SAMPLE OF
COLLEGE STUDENTS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Iori Tani, Tokai Gakuen University, Nagoya - Japan
Motoko Igarashi, Hokkaigakuen University, Sapporo - Japan
Masako Moriyama, Aichi Konan College, Konan - Japan
Hideharu Sugimoto, Chubu University, Kasugai - Japan

Objectives: The high rate of the depression among college students is consistently pointed out in several
studies in Japan (Kobayashi et al, 2004). Investigation of the factors related to depression is important to
prevent of depression in college students. And depression is said to have a relationship with the academic
achievement. It is proposed that academic performance is reduced in young people with high levels of
depression. This study examined prospectively the effects of personality and depression by self-rating scales
on academic performance in a Japanese longitudinal sample of college students. Method: Participants (n
=198, aged between 18 and 21years) completed the Big-five scale(Wada, 1996), the Center of
Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale(CES-D)(Shima, Kitano, Kitamura, Asai, 1985) seven times,
every three months in two years. Stability of the factor structure was examined using multiple population
analysis in the SEM. Developmental changes were examined by ANOVA. The effects of personality and
time perspective on depression and academic performance were examined by hierarchical multiple
regression analysis. Results: To examine the effects of personality, life event and depression on academic
performance, we conducted a hierarchical multiple regression analysis with the following order of entry: (1)
Step 1- age; (2) Step 2- the Big Five personality traits; and (3) Step 3-depression. The results show
following. (1)Neuroticism is significantly, negatively related to academic performance in three times, (2)
Conscientiousness is significantly, positively related to academic performance in three times, and R2
Changes is significant. (3)Depression is significantly, negatively related to academic performance in five
times, (4) A total of 21-35% of the variability in academic performance was accounted for, with age
accounting for 1-3% (n.s.), with the set of personality traits adding an additional 17-21% (p<.01), and
depression an additional 5-10% (p<.01) of the unique variance in academic performance.

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O3107
WHICH KIND OF VALUES IS MY PARENTING STYLE ENCOURAGING
ON MY ADOLESCENT SON? FINDINGS FROM A MEXICAN SAMPLE.
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Katia Rivera Fernandez de los Ronderos, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City Mexico
Sofia Rivera-Aragon, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City - Mexico

Different parenting styles may lead to different kind of values in adolescents, regardless of the values that
parents report having. Several studies have been made on the subject of value transmission and value
similarity between parent-offspring but none of them have related a specific type of parenting style with a
certain kind of value in the offspring. On this study we have found that maternal parenting styles (measured
by the CRPBI Samper et. al., 2006) promoting communication, support, acceptance and protection correlate
positively with self transcendence, conservation and achievement values (measured by the PQ40, Schwartz
et. al., 2001) in female adolescent offspring; for the male adolescent offspring we´ve found the same positive
correlation with this three values and also with self-direction, hedonism and normative values. As for
paternal parenting styles we have found the same positive correlations only with parenting styles promoting
communication and support. Our sample was composed by 343 mother-father-adolescent triads, adolescent´s
mean age (M=13.7; S.D=1). Our findings are in agreement with the results of other studies that have shown
that parenting styles supporting autonomy and communication promote parent-offspring value transmission
but in this study we were able to specify which kind of values are being promoted by this parenting styles.
This study was supported by: PAPIIT PROJECT IN303114.

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O3121
SYMBOLISM OF THE CHILD-PARENT RELATIONSHIP IN TEENAGERS’
DRAWINGS: CROSS CULTURAL CONTEXT
E04. Health and clinical intervention - Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapies
Maryam Esmaeili, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Saeideh Mahdavi, Medical University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Leila Esmaeili, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Zahra Esmaeili, Medical University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran
Alireza Mahdavi, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - Iran

Most contemporary psychotherapists note the importance of cultural experience of the client for their correct
diagnosing and treatment. This also applies to using standard drawing tests (J.S.Vernis, L.Henreich,
E.F.Lichtenberg, G.Chalmers, E.W.Lynch, J.K.Mcfee, P.B.Pederson). Objectives: to analyze Ukrainian
teenagers’ emotions experienced in their relationships with parents and their reflections in drawings as well
as to find out distinctive cultural characteristics of using GAI projective instruments on a Ukrainian sample.
Method: the data were collected and analyzed using Three trees (E.Klessman), The Social and Psychological
Adaptation (K.Rodgers, R.Diamond), and My experience of using GAI method (Z.Kisarchuk, G.Lazos). The
obtained data were analyzed using correlation and factor analyses and compared with the findings of similar
inquiries done abroad. Results: the investigation findings allowed to formulate the diagnostic criteria for
different emotional states of Ukrainian teenagers (1), to identify teenagers’ emotional problems experienced
in their relationships with parents (psychological distancing from parents, infantilization in the family, weak
gender and role identity) (2), to show that diagnosis of emotional and mental problems in Ukrainian
teenagers cannot be done directly from western diagnostic criteria used in drawing tests (3). Conclusion. The
investigation results can be used in psychotherapy and diagnosing as well as in psychotherapeutic training
programs.

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O3122
DEVELOPMENT OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS IN YOUNG CHILDREN
AT-RISK FOR SOCIAL PRAGMATIC DISORDERS
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Maureen Hoskyn, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver – Canada

While the root cause(s) of social pragmatic disorders in children has not been verified, one possibility is that
children have limitations in accessing different components of an executive system that allow them to selfregulate their actions in social contexts. In this longitudinal study, we investigate the relationship between
emerging executive functions and children’s risk status for these disorders. Specifically, we ask whether
development of working memory, inhibition, set shifting, and visual attention between the ages of 5 and 7
years differs between children identified at-risk compared to children not-at-risk for social pragmatic
disorder. A sample of 128 children in Kindergarten and first grade participated in the research, 34 of whom
were identified by their parents on social competence scales as at-risk for developing social pragmatic
disorder. Measures of executive functions were administered 4 times over a 2-year period. The data was
submitted to confirmatory factor analyses and structural equation models to assess the contribution of
components of the executive system to the prediction of social competence. Findings suggest that a unitary
system of executive functions differentiates risk status of young children at the age of 5 years. However, as
children grow older and components of an executive system become more differentiated, working memory
and complex executive functions differentiates risk-status of young children.

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O3124
RELATION BETWEEN CAREER MATURITY AND DIFFERENTIATION
AND CONSISTENCY OF VOCATIONAL INTERESTS IN PRIMARY
SCHOOLS
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Iva Sverko, Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences, Zagreb - Croatia
Toni Babarovic, Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences, Zagreb - Croatia
Iva Cernja, University of Zagreb, Zagreb - Croatia

The goal of this research is to examine the relation between career maturity and some structural
characteristics of vocational interests of primary school students. We wanted to retest the Holland’s
theoretical assumption that differentiation and consistency of vocational interests could serve as indirect
measures of career maturity. The Test of Occupational Knowledge (TOK; Babarović & Šverko, 2011),
which measures cognitive component of career maturity, and Pictorial and Descriptive Interest Inventory
(PDII; Šverko, Babarović & Međugorac, 2014), as a measure of RIASEC interests, were applied on the
sample of students of both genders age 11 to 14 (N=823). The TOK showed to be appropriate measure of
career maturity, suitable for identifying students at that age that are missing relevant information about world
of work and have difficulties in making career choices. The PDII showed high reliability of interest scales
and adequate hexagonal structure of ipsatized RIASEC scores. Scores were ipsatized in order to annulate the
variance of general factor of interests (Tracey, 2012), highly present in young age samples. The results
demonstrate that career maturity was slightly correlated with differentiation of vocational interests, while
hypothesis of correlation between career maturity and consistency of vocational interests was not confirmed.
We can conclude that the assessment of career maturity should be essential part of career counselling in
primary schools and cannot be substituted by indirect measures of RIASEC interest profiles.

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O3125
RIASEC-HEXACO RELATION: IMPLICATIONS OF IPSATIZATION OF
INTEREST SCORES
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Iva Sverko, Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences, Zagreb - Croatia
Toni Babarovic, Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences, Zagreb - Croatia

In the realm of RIASEC interests and HEXACO personality traits potential advantage of ipsatization of
RIASEC scores has been discussed. In a sample of 602 adults Occupational Preference Scale, new measure
of RIASEC types, has been administered, along with HEXAO-PI-R-100. Hexagonal structure of OPS
RIASEC scales has been confirmed, and after ipsatization of RIASEC scores it became even more
pronounced. Interest-personality correlation matrices showed sound and logical relations, which came even
more clear after ipsatization of RIASEC scores. General factor of interests was extracted from RIASEC
types and its correlations with personality traits suggested its possible meanings: curiosity, openness to
experiences, good character or social desirable responding. Ipsatization of RIASEC scales has been
discussed.

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O3128
DOES PRESENCE OF THREAT AFFECT SUSTAINED ATTENTION AND
COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY IN BEHAVIORALLY INHIBITED CHILDREN?
B11. Development and education - Temperament and individual differences
Maureen Hoskyn, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver – Canada
Ecaterina Ciugureanu, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver – Canada

Behaviourally inhibited children have a lower threshold for arousal to events that are novel, challenging, or
present a threat (Kagan, Resnick &Snidman, 1987). In this research we test the hypothesis that these events
affect cognitive flexibility in six-year old children, but the magnitude of this effect is greater among
behaviorally inhibited children. Two experiments were conducted with 135 children, 28 of whom were
behaviorally inhibited. In the first experiment, children completed a novel computer task with 3 conditions:
sustained attention, inhibitory control, and rule switching. As expected, all children performed less
accurately and slower on the rule-switching condition compared to their performance on the sustained
attention and inhibitory control conditions. Performance differences between behaviourally inhibited/not
inhibited were not statistically detectible across conditions. In the second experiment, stimuli were changed
to represent two levels of threat (neutral, moderate) under two conditions (sustained attention, ruleswitching). Findings showed differences across conditions were greater for behaviorally inhibited children
relative to the non-inhibited children. Taken together, even slight changes in novel or challenging events in
children’s environments can affect cognitive flexibility; however, for children who are behaviorally
inhibited, the magnitude of this effect is greater in the presence of threat.

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O3133
STEREOTYPES OF GENDER SPECIFIC CATEGORIES
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Irena Smetackova, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education, Charles University, Prague, Czech
Republic

Many studies show the gender segregation of labor market and the gender structure of our society in general
(Kimmel 2000, Risman 2009). The gender structure is reproduced by gender stereotypes which support
individuals to prefer the activities and occupations corresponding with their gender identity and with
dominant gender roles. The issue how individuals apply the gender stereotypes in their own life can be
solved within two theoretical frames – social identity theory (Tajfel 2010) and system justification theory
(Jost& Andrews 2011) which are not compatible.The social identity theory supports the interpretation that
men and women evaluate their own gender category higher than the other one. The system justification
theory assumes that men should see their own gender category better, however women do not because the
androcentrism pushes them to underestimate their own gender category. The paper presents the actual
research which goal was to find the differences or similarities in prestige of gender specific social categories.
The study used two versions of a questionnaire containing 30 same social categories (mainly based on
occupation or ethnicity). In one version the list includes categories occupied by men, in other by women.
Respondents (n=400) evaluate each category on 7-pointed scale of prestige. Two statements were asked – the
dominant view in society and the personal view. The results show that male categories are seen as more
prestige than female in all field, except feminized occupations. The views of men and women differ in the
level but not in the direction of evaluation. The personal view deviates the public opinion in positive way.
The detail results and their implication for both theories and other concepts are discussed.

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O3134
GENDER GAP IN MATHEMATICS: NEW SOCIO-COGNITIVE
DEVELOPMENTAL MODEL
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Irena Smetackova, Charles University, Prague - Czech Republic

Many research show gender gap in mathematic achievements which tends to different female and male
educational and working trajectories. There are some psychological concepts which help to understand why
gender differences in math arise, how they vary across time and cultures and how they can be minimalized.
The most explored areas are 1) gender schemas, including notion of math as gendered field, and 2) selfefficacy and identification with math. However, there is still not enough information about relations between
those two areas and their correlation with real mathematical knowledge. The paper suggests the new model
for explanation what are interactions among gender schemas, self-efficacy, experiences and certain
knowledge in mathematics. The model is based on results of the study examining 440 boys and girls. The
half children were 9-10 years old, the other 14-15 years old. The data were collected by following
instruments: self-efficacy questionnaire, Mathematical ability scale, questionnaire on gender schemas,
questionnaire on experience with math and didactic test of PISA items with estimation of actual
performance. The results show that younger children score higher in identification, self-efficacy and real
competency in math, and in the same time the variability between and within younger boys and younger girls
in all areas is relatively low. With age the homogeneity decreases among boys and girls.The model presents
different relations between self-efficacy, gender schemas and experience for girls and for boys across
younger and older school age groups.

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O3136
SOCIAL FACILITATION AND RISKY BEHAVIORS AMONG CYCLISTS:
THE EFFECTS OF CO-PRESENCE ON RISK PERCEPTION AND
INTENTION TO ENGAGE IN RISKY BEHAVIORS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Mioara Cristea, French Institute of Science and Technology for Transportation, Development and Networks,
Versailles - France
Patricia Delhomme, French Institute of Science and Technology for Transportation, Development and
Networks, Versailles - France

This study investigated the relation between social facilitation and cyclists’ risky riding behavior. We
assumed that the co-presence of peer riders would either facilitate or inhibit risky behaviors depending on
cyclists’ perceptions of three traffic contexts conducive to risk taking (i.e., red-light, go straight, and turn to
left). Young cyclists (n = 207) were randomly assigned to two experimental conditions (cycling alone vs.
with peers). They filled in a questionnaire on their intentions to adopt risky behaviors in three traffic contexts
as well as their risk perception of these contexts and their general self-perceived efficacy as a cyclist. Copresence had contradictory effects on the intention to engage in risky behaviors: it inhibited the intention to
go straight and facilitated the intention to turn left while risk perception intervenes as a moderator factor
between co-presence and the intention to adopt risky behaviors. No effects were observed on running the red
light according to experimental condition (alone vs. peer).

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O3142
COGNITIVE SCIENCE AND FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING PROVIDE
VALUABLE INSIGHTS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH
COMMUNICATION: THE CASE OF ANTI-TOBACCO GRAPHIC
WARNINGS
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Alice Soriano, Aix Marseille University, Aix-en-Provence - France
Dorothée Rieu, Mediamento, Paris - France
Olivier Oulllier, Aix Marseille University, Aix-en-Provence - France

Fighting tobacco represents one of the biggest global health challenges for public policymakers. In France,
cognitive (neuro)sciences are not used to develop and test anti-tobacco strategies prior to scaling them.
However they could provide valuable insights in the understanding of attentional, emotional and
memorization processes at play when a person is exposed to strategies aiming at fighting tobacco
consumption. Since 2011, France has been using the set of graphic warnings provided by the European
Commission in combination to text warning on cigarette packets. In a series of experimental studies, funded
by the Ligue Nationale Contre Le Cancer, we used methodology from cognitive sciences (eye-tracking) and
functional neuroimaging (fMRI) to investigate processes involved when smokers and non-smokers are
exposed to such tobacco warnings. Tobacco warnings used in France may induce disgust or fear because
some of them depict body damages caused by tobacco related diseases. In a first study, we observed the
relationship between the nature of basic emotions evoked by those warnings in smokers and non smokers
and the attentional and memorization processes. In a second study, we to tested whether being exposed to
tobacco warnings modulates the specific brain activity observed in fMRI when smokers are exposed to
tobacco related images, a mechanism involved in “smoking cue reactivity”.

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O3146
LINKING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND PERSONALITY TRAIT:
FEEDING THE MIND, ENERGY FOR LIFE
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
John Magnus Roos, University of Gothenburg, University of Skövde, Göteborg, Skövde, Stockholm –
Sweden

This study aims to explore the relationship between the five factor model of personality and frequencies in
use of 10 digital functions; email; social media; writing blog; online game; online purchase; electronic sport;
information regarding health issues; information regarding scientific research; trade through private
announcement; bank transaction. The study is based on a representative sample of the Swedish population in
2013 (n=1628). The data was collected through a mail survey (Vernersdotter, 2014). The five factor model
was measured through 10 items (Rammstedt & John, 2007). Characteristic of people that use a lot of digital
functions are low degree of conscientiousness and high degree of openness and extraversion. People with
low degree of conscientiousness are overrepresented in social media, online game and online purchase.
People with high degree of openness are overrepresented in online purchase and search for scientific
information. People with high degree of extraversion are overrepresented in email and social media. The
degree of neuroticism does not influence the overall use of digital functions, but it influences certain
functions. People with high degree of neuroticism are overrepresented in search for health information and
social media, while they are underrepresented in email and bank transaction. The behaviors in the digital
world correspond to the overall theoretical framework of the five factor model of personality (e.g. Larsen &
Buss, 2005).

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O3147
THE TRAITS THAT ARE BUYING MORE THAN THEY CAN AFFORD
F17. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour, neuroeconomics, neuropolitics
John Magnus Roos, University of Skövde, Veryday; University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg – Sweden

This study aims to explore the relationship between the five factor model of personality traits (openness,
conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism) and “buying for more than one can afford”.
The study is based on a representative sample of the Swedish population (n=3306). The data was collected
through a mail survey. The five factor model was measured through 15 items; three items measuring each
personality trait (Gustavsson, Jönsson, Linder &Weinryb, 2003; Holmberg & Weibull, 2010). Consumers
who bought more than they could afford at least once a week had lower degree of conscientiousness (p>.05)
and agreeableness (p>.05) and higher degree of neuroticism (p>.05) than consumers in general (above and
beyond traditional segmentation variables such as age, gender, living area, education and income). The
findings are discussed in relation to “shopaholics” and compulsive buying. According to Mowen and Spears
(1999), shopaholics are more anxious (high degree of neuroticism) and impulsive (low degree of
conscientiousness) than consumers in general. To the best of our knowledge, the relationship between low
degree of agreeableness and “buying for more than one can afford” has not been previously discussed in the
field of shopaholics and compulsive buying.

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O3152
WINE LABEL AND CONSUMER EVALUATIONS. FINDINGS FROM AN
EYE-TRACKING STUDY
F17. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour, neuroeconomics, neuropolitics
Giulia Songa, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Andrea Ciceri, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Marco Chiappa, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Maurizio Mauri, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Vincenzo Russo, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Massimo Bellotto, University of Verona, Verona – Italy

In food labels evaluation, visual attention is a crucial way to acquire information due to its close relation to
higher-order cognitive processes (Plassmann et al., 2011) For this reason, eye-tracking techniques have a
great potential for assessing consumers’ perception of food labels. The aim of this research is to evaluate the
importance of different label attributes of wine and the effects. Forty consumers, 20 expert sommeliers and
20 consumers without wine expertise, were exposed to 8 different wine labels. During the labels' exposure,
participants’ eye movements were recorded using an eye tracker. After each label’s exposure, participants
expressed their evaluation filling in self-reports. Relying on gaze behaviour quantitative data, we analyzed
the importance of label attributes, such as brand or ingredients. Secondly we verified if there is a difference
in visual attention behaviour between the two groups. We expected that the expertise affects the attention on
specific information from labels. Thirdly, relying on recent evidences on the relation of visual attention with
appreciation and saliency (Milosavljevic et al., 2012), we hypothesized that more fixations on a label’s
element are related with a better evaluation. We tested this relation in the whole sample and for each group
separately. Results showed that wine labels were explored in terms of visual attention in different ways
between experts and inexperts as some areas were significantly more watched by sommeliers, while some
others by inexperts.

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O3156
NARCISSISM AND ONLINE BEHAVIOR: A STUDY OF TWO TALES
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Albert Ksinan, University of Kentucky, Lexington - United States
Alexander T. Vazsonyi, University of Kentucky, Lexington - United States
Gabriela Jiskrova, University of Kentucky, Lexington - United States

Much scholarly literature has investigated the connection of narcissism and internet use, specifically focused
on online social networks. However, there is no consensus about how the narcissists’ internet use impacts
their social relations. In part, mixed findings might be explained by failure to account for two distinct types
of narcissism, namely a grandiose type and a vulnerable type. In the present study, we expected these two
facets of narcissism to show different patterns of associations with internet behaviors and social outcomes.
Anonymous, self-report questionnaire data were collected from N = 532 late adolescent/ young adult
participants via Amazon Mechanical Turk (mean age = 23.33, 54.9% female). The hypothesized
relationships were tested in SEM with latent constructs. The results show that the link between narcissism
and social anxiety/social self-efficacy was partially mediated by preference for online social interactions
(POSI); however, the two types of narcissism show distinct and divergent links to the two outcomes.
Vulnerable narcissism was positively associated with POSI, which predicted problems for both measures of
social relations; in contrast, high scores on grandiose narcissism were negatively associated with POSI and
showed negative associations with problems in social interactions (χ2 = 123.73 df = 55, χ2/df = 2.25,
p<.0001, CFI = .99, RMSEA = .05 [90% CI =.04, .06]). Findings highlight the important distinction between
two types of narcissism.

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O3157
INTEGRATION OF TRADITIONAL AND INNOVATIVE METHODS IN
STUDYING ADVERTISEMENTS VIA PAPER, TABLET AND WEBSITE: A
NEUROMARKETING EXPERIMENT
F17. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour, neuroeconomics, neuropolitics
Daniela Zambarbieri, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Maurizio Mauri, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Andrea Ciceri, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Giulia Songa, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Anna Missaglia, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Fabiola Sirca, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Francesco Onorati, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Vincenzo Russo, IULM University, Milan – Italy

Seventy-two subjects have been subdivided into 3 groups (subjects were equally distributed about gender,
age, and habits in using media communication): a) 24 subjects have been exposed to several advertising
flyers by means of an Italian National newspaper; b) 24 subjects were exposed to the same contents of group
a), but via iPad, as the Italian National newspaper provide a digitalized version of the printed text version
used in group a); c) 24 subjects were exposed to the same contents used in group a) and b), however via website, as the Italian National newspaper provide also a web-site version of contents exposed in group a) and b).
Aside traditional techniques as interviews, self-reports, memory tasks about explicit and implicit
memorization of advertising flyers aimed to evaluate which media was enabling to convey the highest
memorization performance, innovative techniques based on eye-tracking recordings and
electroencephalography have been applied to evaluate if the integration of neuroscientific approaches could
provide useful information in order to evaluate which media may convey the highest memorization
performance. Results show that iPad and printed text provide significant higher memorization performances
in comparison to web-site condition, and that total time of eye-fixations and electroencephalography brain
waves significantly correlates with memory performances, supporting the integration of traditional and
neuroscientific techniques (Lee et al., 2007).

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O3160
ADVANCING THE COGNITIVE AND LITERACY DIFFICULTIES
AMONGST CHILDREN WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING IMPAIRMENTS
AND DYSLEXIA VIA SHORT-TERM MEMORY AND PERCEPTUAL
TRAINING: A SOUTH AFRICAN CASE STUDY
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Annalene van Staden, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein - South Africa
Ansa Tolmie, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein - South Africa

Learning to read and spell is extremely difficult for children affected by neurodevelopmental challenges with
specific learning impairments, which include dyslexia. Although the possible causes of dyslexia are still
debated passionately amongst educationists, psychologists and medical practitioners, strategies to support
these children effectively are an even greater issue to contend with, both internationally and in South Africa.
Currently the identification and support of children with specific learning impairments are not addressed
sufficiently within the South African education context. In addition, many South African children with
special educational needs barely receive any educational support. Thus, despite the country’s adoption of the
policy of inclusive education, and national policy documents such as the White Paper 6 on Special Needs
Education, the reality is that these children suffer the most, since they are still experiencing “exclusion” on a
daily basis. Moreover, they have to face multiple additional challenges such as socio-economic and financial
barriers to learning; the majority of children not having access to books and other support material; overcrowded classes and how this affect quality teaching and learning; many parents who are not literate;
children being disadvantaged because of LOLT policies (language of instruction) at some schools;and there
is a lack of teachers professionally trained to teach and support children requiring high levels of support.
This includes children with specific learning impairments and dyslexia. Focusing on memory and learning, it
has been reported that children with dyslexia often have trouble with orienting and maintaining attention.
Although the ability to direct attention still develops during the elementary school years, it has been
observed that children with dyslexia display poorer task-dependent attention shifting in both auditory and
visual modalities,compared to typically developing children, even into adulthood.Against this background,
the present study aims to investigate the efficacy of implementing a cost-effective intervention programme to
advance the memory and learning of elementary-phase children with specific learning impairments/dyslexia.
Utilising short-term memory and perceptual training activities it is hypothesised that improvement in these
skills could probably also advance the reading and spelling of dyslexic children. Children were exposed to a
combination of visual-oral, visual-written, aural-oral and aural-written activities, presented via concrete
learning tools (memory blocks) and flash cards. Employing an experimental pre-test post-test research
design, we have identified 24 children with specific learning impairments from rural, socio-economically
disadvantaged communities in the Free State Province, South Africa. Twelve of these children are currently
enrolled atone of the project schools that are involved in this NRF-funded research project.1 Results have
shown that after six months of short-term memory and perceptual training, children in the experimental
group significantly outperformed children in the control group who had not been exposed to this intervention
programme. Furthermore, results have shown that improvement in experimental children’s short-term
memory, visual and auditory perceptual skills translated into better reading and spelling abilities, confirming
the causal role of short-term memory and perceptual training in advancing the literacy skills of children with
specific learning impairments in the present study. In conclusion, results from the present study significantly
contributed to addressing a very under-researched topic in South Africa, namely the support of children with
specific learning impairments and dyslexia. Future recommendations include replicating this pilot study with
larger samples, whilst concurrently working towards expanding the body of scholarly knowledge within this
often-neglected field of special education in South Africa.

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O3162
ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE FEAR OF BEING
SUBJECT TO CRIME FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN ISTANBUL
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Seda Bayraktar, Akdeniz University, Antalya - Turkey
Cansu Akgul, Public Health Agency, Istanbul - Turkey

The aim of this study is to analysis the crime victimization of fear, victimization risk perception for
individuals. 542 people living in various districts in Istanbul and reached through convenience sampling
method were asked to respond the Fear of Crime Scale, Perceived Social Support Scale, State-Trait Anxiety
Inventory and the questionnaire form. It was analyzed whether the dependent variables of crime
victimization fear and victimization risk perception are differentiated significantly from the independent
variables of socio-demographic factors, social support and anxiety level. According to the findings obtained,
the women are scared more of being subject crime and they consider being a victim of any crime more
likely, than the men do. As for the marital statuses of the individuals, divorced individuals are afraid more
than the single and married ones of being subject to any crime. It was found that as the social support
detected from the family increases, the belief of the individuals that they may become subject to crimes is
increased. As he continuous concern level increases the fear for being subject to crime also increases. The
fear for being a victim and the belief that they would become victim increase as the individual feel
themselves less secured. The fear for being a victim has become one of the important problems of our age
regardless the existence of any crime act. The fear of crime affecting the individuals both mentally and
financially.

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O3165
DEVELOPING CRITICAL INCIDENT FOR ASSESSMENT OF
INTERCULTURAL SENSITIVITY
C15. Culture and society - Qualitative methods
Bojana Dimitrijevic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade - Serbia
Bruno Leutwyler, University of Teacher Education Zug, Zug – Switzerland
Danijela Petrovic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade – Serbia
Blagica Zlatkovic, University of Niš, Vranje – Serbia
Carola Mentel, University of Teacher Education Zug, Zug – Switzerland
Tijana Jokic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade – Serbia

The critical incident technique (CIT) is a widely used qualitative research method which is recognised as an
effective exploratory and analytical tool. The main feature of the critical incident that differentiates it from
other qualitative methods according to Butterfield (2005) is the focus on critical events and factors that help
promote or detract from the effective performance. The aim of this contribution is to present the process of
development of two critical incidents that would be used for the research on intercultural sensitivity of
elementary school teachers in Serbia. The first critical incident deals with a situation in which the school
rules are confronted with the family request that could be perceived differently depending on the family
cultural background. The second critical incident describes a situation where the school rules and practice
reflecting a perspective of the dominant cultural group are confronted with the minority group cultural
practice. Suitability of both critical incidents is tested with respect to two biggest minority groups in the
Serbian context, Roma and Hungarian. For this purpose, nine semi-structured interviews were carried out,
and the data was analysed by content analysis which is embedded in Grounded Theory. The main findings
regarding the appropriateness of the two critical incidents for investigation of intercultural sensitivity of
teachers will be presented and discussed.

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O3166
THE FACES OF VIOLENCE
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Jorge Gravanita, Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia Clínica, Eos-Clínica de Psicologia de Lisboa, Lisbon Portugal

The aim of this paper is to reflect on the phenomenon of eruption of violence in adolescence, the likelihood
of violent behavior towards others or the nowadays epidemic virtual bulling. The humanization process
inside the new families cannot be replaced by the use of technological devices in the raising of the child and
adolescent. The new virtual dependences arising introduce new symptoms of lack of understanding between
generations. Fundaments: The intentional violent behavior, as a threat or acting against themselves or other
people with severe physical and psychological damage, has been increasing in adolescence. Adolescents
transposing the boundaries of socially acceptable violence resulting from self-injury and aggression of
ritualized violence are related to the cases of adolescents who put their lives at risk. The transgression in
adolescence results of the failure in perception of the limits, and the violent acting could be perceived as a
form of coping with excessive emotions and feelings, without the frame of a common culture. Proposals:
Prevention and Intervention: Considering that contemporary society is suffering an emergent "crisis of
violence", the author presents different proposals of clinical and educational interventions, to prevent the
disruption of violence in adolescence in order to achieve a new authenticity and a positive transformation.
Keywords: Adolescence, Prevention, Violence, Society.

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O3169
SPPC-PROJECT “THE ROLE OF PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING IN THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY OF CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGISTS”
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Jorge Gravanita, Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia Clínica, Eos-Clínica de Psicologia de Lisboa, Lisbon Portugal
Ana Bertão, Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia Clínica, Escola Superior de Educação, Porto - Portugal
Isabel Araújo, Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia Clínica, Private Consultation, Lisbon - Portugal
Isabel Prata, Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia Clínica, Ministério da Saúde, Lisbon - Portugal

Purpose: The role of training in Psychotherapy for the construction of the identity of clinical psychologists.
The aim is to present an institutional project, designed and carried out in the last 25 years of the history of
clinical psychology in Portugal, analysing the contributions of specialized training in Psychotherapy for the
practice of clinical psychologists, as well as to build their professional identity. Fundaments: The Project of
the Portuguese Society of Clinical Psychology (SPPC) encompasses three dimensions: Scientific, Ethicalprofessional and specialization in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Psychodiagnostic. Objectives: For the
SPPC project the fundamental institutional objective in the development of expertise of Clinical
Psychologists in Psychotherapy involves an epistemological reflection where theory and practice gain new
meanings. In the current European social and scientific context we intend to present the experience of the
Portuguese Society because we consider it relevant for the definition of the profile of the clinical
psychologist. Conclusion:The Project of the Portuguese Society of Clinical Psychology presupposes an
integrated and transdisciplinary vision of psychological science and of psychotherapy practice, and the
ongoing research of care required by post-modern man.

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O3174
COMBINED IMPACT OF A SEL PROGRAM AND A SCHOOL
ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TRANSITION IN
PORTUGAL
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Vítor Alexandre Coelho, Académico de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras - Portugal
Vanda Sousa, Académico de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras - Portugal
Marta Marchante, Académico de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras - Portugal

This study aimed to analyze the combined impact of two programs, one designed to impact upon school
adjustment at the academic, social and behavioral levels and the other a social and emotional learning
program. The programs were applied both in a rural and urban settings in the year before and after the
transition from elementary to middle school, a crucial transition in the Portuguese educational system.
Participants in this study were 1126 4th grade students, as well as 51 teachers. 52% of the student sample
were boys. Students took part in two weekly programs (usually applied one after the other with a 2 to 3 week
pause) spawning two school years. The program’s length was 12 sessions for the social and emotional
learning program and 21 sessions for the school adjustment program (6 of them taking place in the 5th
year).Assessment was carried out in 4 separate moments of the 4th and 5th grade, with psychometric
instruments and school evaluation sheets. Results showed decreased levels of school failure and absenteeism,
academic and behavioral school stress. Participation in both program also prevented a decrease usually
registered in self-esteem and social self-concept during these transitions. These results attest to the programs’
efficacy and warrant further expansion of the Program in other, more diverse, settings.

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O3184
COPING WITH TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE FROM THE SOVIET
AGGRESSION AGAINST THE LIBERATION MOVEMENT IN LITHUANIA
IN JENUARY 1991
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Robertas Povilaitis, Vilnius University, Vilnius - Lithuania
Neringa Grigutyte, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Sarune Jagielaite, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Dovile Grigiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Danutė Gailienė, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Introduction .In 1990 Lithuania issued the Act of the Re-Establishment of the Republic of Lithuania. Soviet
Union did not recognize the reestablished independence of Lithuania. On January 13, 1991 Soviet military
forces stormed several strategic objects. Fourteen people were killed and more than one thousand injured
during the attacks. Purpose.The presentation will describe the traumatic experience and coping process of the
people that were traumatized by the military aggression from the perspective of trauma psychology.
Methodology. 22 people that were injured due to the Soviet aggression during the military aggression took
part in this study. Each participant completed a semi-structured interview. The data was analyzed using
inductive thematic analysis method. Results.Support of relatives and other people, care and competence of
medical staff, use of medication and medical knowledge were named as facilitating factors for coping with
traumatic experiences. Religion, faith, positive thoughts, activity and inner conviction of not giving up were
crucial for coping. The factors that aggravated the coping with traumatic experiences were negative attention
from society, experience of guilt in the eyes of relatives of deceased defenders, incompetence of medical
doctors and mental health professionals, participation in the litigation of the events. Participants described
the events as having a substantial impact on their physical and mental health, personality and relationships
with other people. Conclusion.The process of coping with trauma is still on-going process.

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O3186
THE IMPACT OF A SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM UPON
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PORTUGAL
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Vítor Alexandre Coelho, Académico de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras - Portugal
Vanda Sousa, Académico de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras – Portugal
Marta Marchante, Académico de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras – Portugal
Patrícia Brás, Académico de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras – Portugal

This study aims to analyze the impact of a social and emotional learning program upon middle school
students’ social skills, self-esteem, social and emotional self-concept. The study also highlights program and
evaluation updates. The program was elaborated based on a framework and recommendations established by
CASEL (2005). During eight consecutive school years 2981 middle school students (of which 53% were
female) participated in 254 program groups. The program is composed by 13 weekly sessions integrated in
the school curricula.. Contents are developed in activities that are experiential as much as possible to ensure
students’ engagement. Evaluation procedures included students’ and teachers’ (143) assessment pre and post
program, as well as a comparison with control groups. Instruments used were the Auto-Concept Forma5
(Garcia & Musitu,1989), Bateria de Socializacion 3 (Silva & Martorell, 1987) and the QACSE -teachers
(Coelho, Sousa&Marchante, 2014). Results showed increases in the levels of social awareness, social and
emotional self-concept and self-esteem as well as decreases in social anxiety. Both students and teachers
reported increases in self-control and social awareness and decreases in social isolation. ControlGroups
present decreases in self-esteem for younger students and decreases in self-control for older students. We can
therefore conclude that this program has been effective in promoting social skills, self-concept and selfesteem.

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O3189
A MEASUREMENT FOR IMPLICIT BIASES TOWARDS FEMALE
LEADERSHIP: GENDER-LEADERSHIP/FOLLOWERSHIP IMPLICIT
ASSOCIATION TEST
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Uzay Dural, Sabanci University, Istanbul – Turkey
Mahmut Bayazit, Sabanci University, Istanbul - Turkey
Gergely Czukor, Sabanci University, Istanbul - Turkey
İlknur Özalp Türetgen, Istanbul University, Istanbul - Turkey
The think leader/think male stereotype is a key factor in the underrepresentation of women in the leadership
domain (Eagly & Diekman, 2005; Rudman, 2005; Schein, 2001). Measuring its sub-conscious and
automatically activated (implicit) components is a challenging, yet critical task. Implicit leadership
cognitions, in general, are known to influence subordinate perceptions (Lord et al., 2001), but implicit
stereotypes and prejudices toward leadership have not received adequate attention in organizational research
(Becker & Cropanzano, 2010). In order to contribute this research area, we developed a measure of
employees’ implicit stereotype against female leadership: the Gender-Leadership/Followership Implicit
Association Test (GLF-IAT). GLF-IAT is a computerized response latency-based sorting task (Greenwald,
Poehlman, Uhlman & Banaji, 2009). It was run on Inquisit 4.0.6. In Study 1, we administered it to 229
Turkish undergraduate students (143 female, 62.2%), and in Study 2, 149 Turkish white collar officers of
district municipalities (87 female, 58.4%). The two studies found that GLF-IAT was effective in evaluating
implicit stereotype against female leadership. Correlations with measures of explicit attitude measures
toward hypothetical and actual female leaders (i.e., municipal mayors) supported its convergent validity.
Discussion describes potential uses of the GLF-IAT to examine employee stereotypic and prejudicial
attitudes toward women managers and authority figures in work context.

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O3190
FIRST CENSUS OF PORTUGUESE PSYCHOLOGISTS
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Vítor Alexandre Coelho, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon - Portugal
Marta Marchante, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal
Ana Amaro, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal
Liliana Pereira, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal

The present study aims to describe and characterize the present state of the profession of psychologist in
Portugal, since the profession has evolved greatly since the first psychology degree was created in 80’s,
however, in Portugal studies concerning the profession of psychologist were scarce. So there was a need to
describe the situation of psychologists in Portugal, as well as to predict and comparing it with other
countries, in order to influence political and professional decisions regarding the practice. In the present
study official data was gathered by the Order of Portuguese Psychologist. The present census was answered
by 5439 psychologists (85% female), with an average age of 39 and an average 11 years of professional
experience, who gave information concerning their professional experience, wages, main concerns and
challenges by area of activity. The questionnaires were composed by a general census and a specific part of
the census organized by main area of activity. The results show that Portugal has experienced a great
expansion in the number of graduates and professionals. There is an increase of areas where psychologists
are working. The study will also present the main areas of concern per area of activity.

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O3192
COMPARING TWO FORMATS FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL
LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR 5TH AND 6TH GRADERS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Vítor Alexandre Coelho, Académico de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras - Portugal
Vanda Sousa, Académico de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras – Portugal
Marta Marchante, Académico de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras – Portugal
Patrícia Brás, Académico de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras – Portugal

This study aims to compare the impact of two formats of a social and emotional learning program for low
middle school students. During the first four years of implementation (2005-2009) the program, composed
by 13 sessions, was carried out using a curricula where two (out of 5) themes were developed depending on
the initial class profile. From 2010 to 2013 a closed program format with 15 sessions was used. Both formats
were designed based on a framework and recommendations established by CASEL(2005). 831 low middle
school students (of which 51% were female) participated in 46 program groups. Contents are developed in
activities that are experiential as much as possible to ensure students’ engagement. Evaluation procedures
included students’ and teachers’ (143) assessment pre and post program, as well as a comparison with
control groups. Instruments used were the Auto-Concept Forma5 (Garcia & Musitu,1989), Bateria de
Socializacion 3 (Silva & Martorell, 1987) and the QACSE -teachers (Coelho, Sousa&Marchante, 2014). For
the first format results showed increases in the levels of self-esteem and decreases in social anxiety. The
newer format added more positive results with students and teachers report in increases in self-control and
social awareness as well as decreases in social anxiety. We can therefore conclude that the new format for
the program has been more effective in promoting social skills, self-concept and self-esteem.

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O3206
UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO RAPE
VICTIMIZATION AMONG SOUTH AFRICAN BLACK FEMALE
SURVIVORS OF RAPE
C16. Culture and society – Other
Nolwandle Codelia Mgoqi Mbalo, University of California, Los Angeles - United States
Gail Wyatt, University of California, Los Angeles - United States

This study examined the relation of social support and social undermining to psychological responses to rape
victimization amongst Black female survivors of rape. Given the high incident of violent crimes in the
townships of South Africa, the severity of assault during the rape was also assessed. A self-complete survey
was created containing questions about personal rape victimization, assault severity, psychological responses
after the rape and the extent of social support received. A total of 100 survivors of rape from Limpopo,
KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape provinces were surveyed. The findings suggested that type of assault
during the rape is a predictor of depression (Beck Depression Inventory II) and not a significant predictor of
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, it was determined that there is an association between
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression (Beck Depression Inventory II) and social undermining and
social support. These findings also suggest assault severity to predict psychological response to rape
victimization. These results provide insight into the role of social support and social undermining in
ameliorating the psychological responses to rape victimization among Black female survivors in the three
provinces of South Africa.

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O3207
THE EFFECT OF COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL TRAINING IN IMPROVING
WOMEN’S SEXUAL SELF-CONCEPT IN TEHRAN, IRAN
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Mitra Vahidvaghef, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona - Spain
Rosa M. Raich Escursell, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona – Spain
Teresa Gutiérrez Rosado, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona – Spain

Sexual self-concept has been defined as cognitive generalizations about sexual aspects of oneself that are
derived from past experience, manifest in current experience, influential in the processing of sexually
relevant social information, and guide sexual behavior (Andersen &Cyranowski, 2010). CognitiveBehavioral (CBT) is an approach that improves lifestyle by identifying and challenging irrational thoughts as
well as reducing and changing problematic behaviors. (Epocrates, 2014) This research aims to study the
effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy training in improving sexual self-concept (including sexual
satisfaction, sexual self-esteem) in Iranian married women. The research's method is an experimental study.
The statistical population of the present study (N: 1200)consists of all married women who have used
municipality educational facilities in Tehran. The sample groups (n: 90) were selected by using random
sampling. Snell'sMulti-dimension Questionnaire (MSSCQ) (1991) was used in pre-, post- test and follow-up
stage of two groups, intervention and control. The ANOVA was used to analyze the data. The findings of the
study showed that the intervention proved to boost sexual self-concept,sexual satisfaction, sexual selfesteem, so much so that the %5 difference between two groups of test and control was significant, and the
theories of the study were accepted by %95 assurance.

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O3208
A REVIEW OF COMPUTER SCIENCE CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION
AND RESEARCH OF 21ST CENTURY PSYCHOLOGY: OPPORTUNITIES
& CHALLENGES
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Morteza Charkhabi, University of Verona, Verona - Italy
Aenne Brielmann, University of Konstanz, Konstanz – Germany
Jennifer Harisson, University of York, York – Canada

Purpose: They are two goals of this review. The first is to highlight the importance of computer science
contributions to research and education in psychology in the 21th century. The second aim is to outline the
different domains of psychology which are influenced by computer science. The third aim is to outline
opportunities and challenges in face of this contrast. Method/Design: Contributions of computer science to
psychology are identified using a qualitative research design. We reviewed 4 data-bases and used predefined search terms to select articles since 2000 to 2014. Selected articles were then included in a content
analysis. Moreover, semi-structured interviews with researchers contributed to disclose contributions in more
detail. Results: Contributions of computer science to psychology can be subdivided into two categories:
general contributions and specific contributions. In addition, another differentiation is made between
contributions of computer science to research and scholarship in psychology. Research/practical
implications: The current review provides an overview of challenges and opportunities of computer science’s
contributions to psychology and we outline a future research agenda for computer science research in
psychology scholarship. Originality/Value: This study offers a new research field in psychology. By
explicating contributions from the computer sciences, the present review aims to contribute to an emerging
sub-field in psychology.

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O3209
AGENT-BASED MODELING METHOD: NEW LINKAGE OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Morteza Charkhabi, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Andrea Scalco, University of Verona, Verona - Italy
Andrea Ceschi, University of Verona, Verona - Italy

The aim of the present work is to evaluate and report about the development of Agent-Based Modeling
(ABM) for research, education and consultancy inside organizational psychology. Agent-Based Models
(ABMs) are a simulation modelling technique that uses virtual agents interacting with other virtual agents
within a virtual environment and with certain virtual resources (Bonabeau, 2002). Starting from two
proposals published in 2012, one by Weinhardt and Vancouver, who stated that computer simulations are not
very common in this field, and the other one by Hughes, Clegg, Robinson and Crowder, who stressed the
advantages of using this research method, we assessed how widespread this technique is in the field of
organizational psychology. In the last few years, following the levels of the cognitive modelling suggested
by Sun, Coward and Zenzen (2005), some ABMs have been developed in order to carry out some
organizational studies. Nevertheless, they tend to work at a high level of abstraction but generally
overlooking interactions and do not make use of some ready-to-use agent architectures (e.g. BDI, reactive).
Even if they have started to be considered for organizational studies, computational simulations, particularly
ABMs, still require work and effort in order to be fully acknowledged as a valid research method to be used
inside organizational psychology. As for any other research method, their real effectiveness must be proven
before deciding to use it in a massive way.

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O3212
ADAPTATION AND VALIDATION STUDY OF AN ETHICAL
LEADERSHIP SCALE TO PORTUGUESE LEADERS
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Lurdes Neves, University of Porto, Porto - Portugal
Filomena Jordão, University of Porto, Porto - Portugal
Miguel Pina e Cunha, New University of Lisbon, Lisbon - Portugal
Joaquim Luís Coimbra, University of Porto, Porto - Portugal
Diana Aguiar Vieira, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Porto - Portugal

Leaders influence individual behavior and organizations, including the ethical dimension, and are also
influenced by their expectations, interpretations and interactions with others (Glynn & Jamerson, 2006;
Kellerman, 2004). Given the need for adaptation of leader behavior to different contexts, ethical leadership
can be considered as "the demonstration of normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and
interpersonal relations, and the promotion of such conduct for the led through a communication bidirectional,
strengthening and decision making "(Brown, Treviño & Harrison, 2005, p.120). The present study aimed to
adapt and validate the De Hoogh leadership scale and Den Hartog (2008) to Portuguese leaders. The results
revealed adequate psychometric properties, with a high value of internal consistency. Exploratory factor
analysis reveals a structure that points to the existence, in total, two-factor for the scale as defined Ethical
Leadership and despotic leadership. Matter in future conduct an analysis of the stability of the scales with
another sample in order to verify the consistency of the values obtained. KEYWORDS: Ethical leadership,
ethical leadership Scale, Portuguese leader.

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O3214
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP AND TEAM ENGAGEMENT IMPACT ON
SERVICE CLIMATE: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN SOCIAL SERVICES
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Salvatore Zappalà, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna - Italy

Purpose – Literature shows that service climate influences perception of quality service and customer
satisfaction. Studies were mainly conducted in banks, hospitality or restaurants, while studies in social
services are scarcer. Recently attention was devoted to the mediating role of service climate. This study
investigates the impact of ethical leadership and team engagement on service climate and, on its turn, the
impact this has on employees service oriented behaviors. In addition the relationship between service climate
and satisfaction of (relatives of) disabled people and children, assisted in residential houses and
kindergartens, was tested. Method – Data were collected in a large Italian cooperative that manages
residential houses, kindergartens and child care nurseries; 99 and 224 employees (working respectively in 10
and 23 centers for disabled people and children) answered a survey measuring service climate, ethical
leadership, team engagement and other psycho-social variables. About 800 relatives of assisted individuals
answered a survey on service satisfaction. Results – Ethical leadership and team engagement predict overall
service climate which is related to employees service oriented behaviors. In both type of services, service
climate has a direct effect on customers’ satisfaction. Practical implications – Management has to keep into
account the impact that its own behavior, and team engagement, have in developing an higher service
climate and in facilitating the implementation of employees service oriented behaviors.

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O3216
KEY ROLE OF ETHICS MINDFULNESS FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT
OF TODAY S LEADERS
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Marek Vich, University of Economics, Prague - Czech Republic

The purpose of my presentation is to highlight Ethics Mindfulness (Thomas et al. 2004)as the essential part
of Mindful Leadership. Mindfulness isabout paying nonjudgmental attention to everything, which occurs in
the moment (Kabat-Zinn 2003). My suggestion is that one should first of all pay attention to the moral
motives hidden behind his thoughts and actions. As Olendzki (2014) states: “There can be no true
mindfulness when the mind is immersed in unwholesome states.”A developing individual is modeled by the
environment and accepts different concepts of his self and the world(de Vries et al. 2013). Such development
leads to inconsistency of moral values and low integrity(unwholesomeness). A mindful leader should
critically observe his default values and commit himself to moral ones, which enhances of his personal
identity towards higher integrity (Schlenker 2008).Such a leader can positively influence the identity of coworkers(Linden et al. 2014). Leaders need to set moral values as their first priority and stick to them through
everyday action. The role of ethics mindfulnessis twofold. Firstly, it helps leaders overcome default concepts
and make corrections towards higher(moral) integrity. Secondly, the higher integrity prevents the leader
from disturbing thoughts and emotions and so enhances his ability to concentrate. From the broader
perspective,the leader practicing ethics mindfulness can naturally ameliorate moral level in the whole
organization.

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O3220
BARRIERS TO INTRAPRENEURSHIP IN INDIA: AN EXPLORATORY
STUDY
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Govind Swaroop Pathak, Indian Institute of Mines Dhanbad, Dhanbad – India
Rajesh Kumar, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad – India

The globalized, connected world has resulted in a different type of economic development. In this
development, catalytic roles are being played by entrepreneurship and innovation In order to innovate,
companies need intrapreneurship, but they not all companies are able to nurture it. Intrapreneurship refers to
employee initiatives in organizations to undertake something novel idea and implement it, without being
asked to do so. The need for intrapreneurial activity is a key factor for the survival of any company.
Researchers opine that sustainable Competitive advantage can be derived from Intrapreneurship. One way to
increase productivity in your organization is to develop the “intrapreneurs. In many organizations,
Intrapreneurs have been credited with technology transfer from research and development to the
marketplace. Intrapreneurs are sometimes considered as inventors who come up with new products.
Intrapreneurs come up with new processes that may get that product to the market. Allowing employees to
introduce and implement innovation within an organisation can be one of the important means of fostering
economic growth. The identification of factors that act as barriers to Intrapreneurship in an organsation are
important. The present study is an attempt to study the concept of Corporate Entrepreneurship in
Professional Students adopting a qualitative approach to research. The paper ends with a discussion on the
findings of the research and attempts to set an agenda for further research.

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O3225
NEGATIVITY BIAS IN DANGEROUS DRIVERS: AN EVENT-RELATED
POTENTIALS STUDY
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Presenter: Yan Ge, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - China

The behavioral and cognitive features of dangerous drivers differ significantly from those of safe drivers.
However, differences in emotional information processing have seldom been investigated. Previous studies
have revealed that drivers with higher anger/anxiety trait scores are more likely to be involved in accidents
and exhibit stronger negativity biases while processing emotions compared with control groups. However,
researchers have not explored the relationship between emotional information processing and driving
behavior. In this study, we examined differences in emotional information processing between dangerous
drivers and safe drivers. Thirty-eight nonprofessional drivers were divided into two groups according to the
penalty points that they had accrued for traffic violations: 15 drivers with 6 or more points were included in
the group of dangerous drivers, and 23 drivers with 3 or fewer points were included in the safe driver group.
Hence, we hypothesized that negativity bias could have a mediating effect on the relationship between
accident proneness and driving accidents. The Emotional Stroop task was adopted to measure negativity
biases, and both behavioral and electroencephalograph data were recorded. The behavioral results revealed
stronger negativity biases in the dangerous drivers than in the safe drivers.The bias score was correlated with
self-reported dangerous driving behavior. Drivers with strong negativity biases reported more extensive
accident histories than did less biased drivers. The event-related potentials (ERPs) results revealed that
dangerous drivers exhibited reduced P3 components when responding to negative stimuli, whereas this
pattern was absent in the group of safe drivers.These findings suggest that dangerous drivers’ inhibitory
control of emotional information could lead to impaired driving ability. The negativity bias may thus be
useful as an index for dangerous drivers.

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O3228
CHILDREN’S ECONOMIC SOCIALIZATION AS A MEANS TO
INTERPRET THE WORLD OF CONSUMPTION FOR CHILDREN
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Valeria Micheletto, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Massimo Bustreo, IULM University, Milan – Italy
Vincenzo Russo, IULM University, Milan – Italy

Children’s consumer socialization is a process through which children acquire skills, knowledge and
attitudes to function as consumers (Ward, 1974) and covers many aspects among which the economic one
(Roedder, 1999; Cantor & Valkenburg, 2001). Children’s knowledge about economics can be the result of a
developmental process thanks to social/cultural factors (Sonuga-Barke & Webley, 1993). Consumer and
economic competences intertwine and during primary school children gradually succeed in combining the
two the areas of trade/money and of production/work (Berti & Bombi, 1981). Results evince that children
can increase abilities through education (Sherraden et al., 2009) and through experience (Furnham, 1999).
The purpose of the research was to evaluate if economic education for primary school children allowed them
to reach a better awareness of how the consumption world works on them and of advertising pressure. Our
action-research actually analyzed a sample of primary-school children (N=51) aged 7 to 12 with a control
group, and was made of a questionnaire basing upon Roedder scales and focus groups (Roedder, 1999; Pine
& Nash, 2002) before and after the treatment made with lessons on economics (Ajello et al., 1987; Marchetti
& Castelli, 2012). The data, analyzed through R software, evinced a significant change in children’s ability
to decode consumption and interpret their own behaviour, and confirmed children acquired further
economic competences and partially used them – differently with age and education - to modify their
specific behaviours. Bases for future research are trying to to relate economic and consumer competences
and materialism attitudes. Keywords: children, consumption, economics, education, advertising

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O3229
WOMAN AUTHOR OF STALKING: A REVIEW
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Rosaria Ferrara, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy
Petrone Loredana, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

The woman has always been defined as "the weaker sex", being framed as a victim rather than a perpetrator.
The violence acted by women, is seen as more acceptable and less harmful than that pursuited by a man. The
pressing behaviors if implemented by a man are evocative of anxiety and fear, if acted by a woman seem
harmless and prosaic. The literature shows there are no gender differences. Female Stalking than male one
differs only for the purpose. It should, therefore, adversing cultural stereotypes in all their forms. Violence
acted is not only physical coerction and not usual only for male gender.

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O3230
CASE REPORT: A STORY OF A VICTIM OF SEXUAL ABUSE BY WOMAN
ABUSER
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Rosaria Ferrara, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome - Italy

The phenomenon of the female sexual violence is not a new, but it has always existed, hidden behind false
beliefs and taboos . collective Stereotypes usually tend to view women as " sexually harmless ", having a
natural and essential protective instinct , and that makes them look as victim and not as abuser . For this
reason , sexual abuse made by women remains “nowadays” a huge socio-cultural taboos enhanced by the
suffering experience and internal laceration of the victims. The hestory of A. is an example and shows
peculiar aspects of abuse made by a woman : the co – offending. Key words: woman sexual abuser , victim
of woman abuser, co-offending

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O3231
HOW COACHING AFFECTS ADAPTIVE COGNITION, AFFECT AND
PERFORMANCE
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Christina Sue-Chan, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

The proposed presentation seeks to explain how contextual effects of leaders’ coaching behavior affect
employees’ adaptive task performance, as well as the moderating effect of task-related expertise and the
mediating effects of learning self-efficacy and two emotions, cheerfulness and dejection. Based on
Bandura’s (1986) social cognitive theory, we conducted an experiment involving two conditions (guidance
and facilitation coaching). Participants (209) were coached on how to use a spreadsheet program on a PC to
perform data searching and analysis work in a simulated office environment. Adaptive task performance was
measured by assessing individual performance on a complex PowerPoint task after the coaching sessions.
Guidance coaching led to higher performance than did facilitation coaching on the adaptive task.
Cheerfulness and dejection and learning self-efficacy mediated these relationships. Task-related expertise
moderated the mediating effect of learning self-efficacy on the relationship between coaching style and
adaptive task performance. Believing that the same set of coaching behaviors has the same impact on
performance and development may explain the ineffectiveness of coaching in helping employee perform
adaptively at work.Moreover, coaching recipients may perceive implementation of the same coaching
behaviors for all as unfair, hence unethical, for they may perceive that they are not being given the resources
they need to adapt to changed task requirements.

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O3232
WHEN WOMEN SPOIL THE SYNERGISTIC POTENTIAL OF GROUPS:
THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF UNDERESTIMATION
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Nicoleta Meslec, Tilburg University, Tilburg - Netherlands

Group are widely employed in organizations with the assumption that they should perform better than
standalone individuals. Nevertheless, studies on group synergy (the extent to which groups manage to
improve their levels of performance beyond the performance of their individual composing members)
indicate that this collective potential is most of the time difficult to achieve (for a review see Larson, 2010).
In the current study we are exploring the role of a compositional variable on group synergy, namely the
percentage of women within a group. Grounding our reasoning in the self-verification theory (Swann, 1983)
we argue that women’s self-conceptions about their lower ability to perform will reduce their contributions
to the group task and this would eventually have a detrimental effect on group synergy. This comes in line
with empirical evidence showing that women have the tendency to underestimate their performance and
cognitive abilities as compared to men even from a very early age (Cole et al., 1999). Data coming from 79
organizational groups indicates that the percentage of women within a group is positively associated with the
group’s level of performance underestimation and further on performance underestimation negatively
predicts group synergy. Our study comes with practical implications, indicating a potential context in which
group performance could be improved while increasing the accuracy of performance estimation among
women.

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O3233
SPONSORED BY EFPA . EFPA’S BOARD OF ASSESSMENT: PAST AND
FUTURE WORK OF EFPA’S BOARD OF ASSESSMENT
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Iris Egberink, University of Groningen, Groningen – Netherlands

In 2011 EFPA’s Standing Committee on Tests and Testing became the Board of Assessment. The Standing
Committee on Tests and Testing has had a long history of significant developments in the area of test and
test user standards development in Europe. In their first years as a Board instead of a Standing Committee,
the Board of Assessment has made significant progress in broadening its scope on assessment, while
continuing to support existing successful initiatives relating more narrowly to psychological testing (such as
the test user accreditation procedures and the test review model). This presentation will provide an overview
of what has been done by the Board of Assessment so far and what our future plans are. EFPA’s Board of
Assessment has been working on different activities in the past (e.g., a definition of ‘assessment’ and the
EFPA Test Review Model), during this presentation an overview will be provided of those activities.
Furthermore, the current (and future) working plan will be presented, together with an update of its status
and a discussion on how EFPA’s Board of Assessment activities can be helpful for other European countries.

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O3241
CAPACITY TO FORGIVE IN NORTH-SOUTH DIALECTICS: RESOLVING
AND RECONCILING COMMUNITIES IN CONFLICT
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Richard Freeman, University College London, London - United Kingdom
Sandra Plummer, University College London, London - United Kingdom

In 1921, Ireland was partitioned into Southern Ireland and Northern Ireland. The latter rejoined the United
Kingdom as it was created so as to have a majority of Protestant settlers loyal to the British Crown. The
Catholic minority in Northern Ireland suffered oppression with the shooting dead of 14 civil-rights marchers
in Derry in 1972 marking an intensification of civil unrest (The Troubles) that lasted for almost 30 years. In
1998, the Good Friday agreement was signed and tensions between the communities have steadily improved.
In the presentation, the psychological processes involved in maintaining tensions and how they have been
reduced will be discussed. The economic, physical and psychological barriers to better integration will be
outlined, with suggestions made as to how these might be overcome. Implications for how psychologists
might intervene in other divided communities will be highlighted.

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O3242
CAPACITY TO FORGIVE IN MUSLIM-CHRISTIAN DYNAMICS
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Pierangelo Sardi, Co-president of the Association of Italian Psychologists in the World – Italy
During its 2011 General Assembly in Istanbul, the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations
(EFPA) adopted a joint decision: to title this 2015 ECP “Linking Technology and psychology”and to offer
psychological tools to decision makers for populations engaged in difficulties where psychological
knowledge is relevant. In that same ECP, a seminar was held on dangerous North-South dialectics: NorthSouth America, North-South Italy, North-South Ireland. However, a similar dialectic between Christian and
Muslim populations was not addressed. Today the spread of fear and terrorism by new forms of ‘Islamic’
radicalism deeply into ‘Christian’ countries is profiting from the use of social media such as Twitter,
YouTube etc. Governments in the Middle East and North Africa region had previously controlled the spread
of information in their populations, even distributing the texts of all the weekly speeches in their mosques,
and firing, jailing or killing any deviating speaker. This strategy had made it possible to forget the worst
wrongdoings against them from ‘Christian’ countries. But now the Internet has made it impossible to forget.
Pope Francis’ launch of a Holy Year of Mercy also calls into action psychologists, insofar as they have
understanding of the ways to acquire the capacity to forgive. EFPA, IUPsyS, IAAP,APA, and many other
psychological organizations have already surveyed our innumerable efforts to develop this capacity to
forgive in our traditional settings: speaking with individuals, couples, families, small groups and limited
organizations. It is time for us to act also through the new forms of social media.The Association of
Psychologists of Italian Origin in the World invites you now to the following round table, before the Key
Note speech of Philip Zimbardo “Transforming evil into heroism”, after which a common declaration of all
psychologists can be adopted and launched.

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O3243
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF WHAT THE EU COUNCIL AGREED
THE 24TH OF OCTOBER 2014
F20. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychological choices on environmental versus economical sustainability
Pierangelo Sardi, Co-president of the Association of Italian Psychologists in the World – Italy

During the presidency of Tuomo Tikkanen, EFPA established a “lobby portfolio”, initially held by myself,
and later by the following president Rob Roe. He also convinced the EFPA GA in Istanbul to integrate this
essentially asking activity with the offer of psychological help to decision makers when facing problems
involving psychological difficulties, in order to avoid decisions known by psychologists as dangerously
impaired. This could be the case, if we analyse the last agreements adopted by the EU Member States in
order to: 1) reduce green-house gas emissions and 2) increase renewables, until 2040. The radical
differences (from 0 to 40%) between two groups of MSs in their respective engagements to achieve the two
different targets can create a desperate energy hunger, a proper addiction, in one of the two groups of
MSs.Enthusiastically embracing the lack of energy they need for their economy, highly manufacturing, just
recalls the enthusiasm of Italy at the mid-thirties of the former century, when Mussolini bartered with an
illusion some precious rights on Iraqi oil, followed by the German-Italian rejection of major Jewish scientists
offering just the same source of energy which is now rejected by Italy and Germany: together again. Like in
any drug addict, these trends can repeat now their former aggressive search for the renounced energy flows,
and disrupt EU now as then the League of Nations. Like for any other addiction, the warnings from other
professions cannot substitute the intervention of our own discipline.

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O3244
CRIME NARRATIVES IN HUNGARIAN CRIMINALS
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Zsuzsanna Kovács - Hungary

Our study is a part of Canter’s research about crime narratives (Youngs, Canter, 2011). Our aim was to
investigate the crime-narratives in a Hungarian prison sample. We hipotesized that all four narrative-type
(Tragic Hero, Revengeful Mission, Professional, Victim) would appear in our sample, and different
narratives would differ in other psychological factors as well. Five interviewers made interviews with 101
Hungarian criminals in 3 prisons in Hungary. Besides the 1-hour interview subjects also completed
questionnaires about their emotions, social contacts and criminal histories (Canter-Youngs Narrative
Experience Questionnaire). We determined the narrativum-categories about 3 coders. Our result revealed
that the four crime-narratives are well identifyable in a Hungarian criminal sample, the most represented
category was the Professional group (45%). Regarding crime, Professinals committed burglary/theft and
impulsive /aimless crimes more times than the other groups. Regarding emotions, our hypothesis was
confirmed that Professionals had more positive emotions and less depression about their crimes than
Victims, and Professionals felt less anger than Revengers. We investigated their narratives about a
significant event in their lives regarding theirs emotional outcome (contamination, redemption, stable
positive emotions, stable negative emotions). In the case of Professionals, we found greater likelihood of
lack of contamination, whereas in Revengers, we found greater likelihood of contamination narratives. In
sum, this research is unique in Hungary, because there has been no attempts to categorize criminals in
psychological aspects. We found evidence that it is possible to determine profiles, and we can reveal
significant psychological characteristics by narratives about crimes.

1256

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 3001 - 3500

O3246
“FATHER A. GEMELLI , AND HIS RELATIONS WITH THE SPANISH
PSYCHOLOGY AFTER THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR”
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Heliodoro Carpintero, Spanish Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, Madrid – Spain

Father A. Gemelli was very influential on the Spanish psychology after the Spanish Civil War. The war had
produced a breakdown of the growing scientific tradition in Spain, as most of its professionals went into
exile after the war. In the new situation, dominated by a very conservative government, scientific
psychology began a slow recovery, mainly through the work of a small group of collaborators gathered
around the psychiatrist and psychologist J.Germain. He maintained a close relationship with Gemelli, and
thanks to his influences, a small psychology department was created in Madrid. Gemelli offered ideological
support to the new political Spanish regime, and a more favorable clima was created around psychology it
in the governmental sphera. Some data on those interactions are here examined.

1257

ORAL PRESENTATIONS INDEX

Anastassova Margarita O220
Anderson Ben O634
Andrade Alexsandro Luiz de O391
Andrés Soledad O2380
Andrighetto Luca O1673
Andryushchenko Anna O15
Ang Rebecca O1273
Angelelli Paola O2223
Angeleri Romina O1169
Anglim Jeromy O444
Annovazzi Chiara O2023
Antonini Alessandro O2978
Antonopoulou Katerina O2374
Antunes Samuel O2524
Ape Maria O2859
Apergi Fotini-Sonia O1523
Apollonio Silvia O722
Appleby Joanna O962
Ar Yagmur O2500, O2553
Arab Farah O220
Araban Shoja O96
Araújo Isabel O3169
Araújo Patrícia O532, O2141
Araz Arzu O502
Argenton Luca O3047
Arifah Nur O1231
Arnaboldi Marco O2859
Arnolds Keith O1580, O1585
Arpino Rosanna O2223
Arshadi Nasrin O96
Artemeva Olga O1503
Arthur Nancy O1842
Asano Ryosuke O330, O614
Ashkezari Ezzat Khademi O1383, O1384
Ashkzari Moluk Khademi O1383, O1384
Aspeling Mervin O1585
Astapenko Evgeniy O2091
Atasoy Nuray O724
Atmaca Sinem O404
Attari Azadeh O738
Attolini Ettore O1482
Au Winton O1943
Audinet Pauline O1897
Audretsch David B. O2055
Ávalos Daniel O1893
Aydinay Murat O1299
Aykutoğlu Bülent O1784, O2515
Azadian Fatemeh O985
Azuma Miyuki O1158

ORAL
PRESENTATIONS
INDEX
Abbas Raza O540
Abishai Polus O1286
Abolghasemi Abbas O1468, O1475
Abu Kheit Ayat O354
Abuhasna Abuhasna, I. O1354
Abuín Manuel R. O1241
Acerra Antonio O2575
Aci Arzu Aydin O494
Acquarini Elena O2704
Actis-Grosso Rossana O750
Adnet Frederic O558
Affuso Gaetana O2568
Aghaei Asghar O1856
Agneessens Filip O895
Aguiar Vieira Diana O3212
Aguilar-Raab Corina O2768
Ahmad Zamani Zainah O2190
Aizpurua Alaitz O108
Akbari Zardkhaneh Saeed O1434
Akbaş Gülçin O2088
Akgönül Büşra O1784
Akgul Cansu O3162
Akhan Latife Utaş O724, O305
Akinci İrem O378
Akyüz Cansu O378
Al Mugharibi,Fadwa O1354
Albaret Jean-Michel O1340
Alberú Josefina O2216
Albrecht Simon L. O444, O445
Al-Heeti Khalaf Nassar O1354
Alimohammadi Malayeri Samaneh O29, O1434,
O1435, O1437, O2976
Allakhverdov Viktor M. O2534
Alonso-Tapia Jesús O518, O521, O523, O751,
O757, O767
Alper Sinan O386
Altamura Mario O1482
Altan Atalay Ayse O994
Amaro Ana O3190
Amat Salleh O2190
Amin Aizan Sofea O2190

1258

THEMATIC SESSIONS

INDEX

Bellomo Antonello O1482
Bellur Zümrüt O494
Ben Shlomo Shirley O182
Benin Miriam O2859
Benvenuti Martina O1400
Beratis Ion O1523
Beretta Angela O412
Berk H. Özlem Sertel O2969
Berlanga Alicia O1662
Bernal Guillermo O3036
Bernardo Allan O2332
Bertão Ana O3169
Berthold Marcel O947
Berto Daniele O283
Bertolotti Mauro O70, O1236
Bertoni Anna O2384
Bester Gabriel O1357
Betancourt Ocampo Diana O530
Bezditko Alina O855
Bian Ran O2198, O2208
Bıçaksız Pınar O2506
Bilgiç Reyhan O1249
Billeci Lucia O1255
Biscaia Constança O2360
Blachnio Agata O1400
Blais Martin O2204
Blakeney Roger O3101
Blatter Silvia O1644
Block Richard O1536
Blyth Rebecca O916
Boczkowska Marta O890
Boehnke Klaus O136
Boer Diana O136
Boffi Marco O1584
Bogolyubova Olga O429, O476
Bonai Zilmara O2481
Bonaiuto Marino O2581
Bondarchuk Olena O309
Bondarenko Alexey O2179
Bondarevskaya Irina O855
Bordbar Mohammad Reza Fayyazi O1668
Borelli Massimo O1582, O1662
Borges Sónia O2533
Bosak Josipa O1358
Bosco Francesca Marina O1169
Botha Karel O692
Bourdel Marie-Chantal O1606
Boursier Valentina O1076, O1079, O1080
Bove Marco O970

Azuri Joseph O182
Babaeva Yulia O2839
Babarovic Toni O3124, O3125
Bacchini Dario O2568
Badock Anika O1696
Baezzat Fereshteh O29
Bahçekapıl Hasan O2873
Bailey Rob O253
Bajec Bostjan O2943
Bajo María Auxiliadora O537
Baka Lukasz O200
Bakhtiari Foroogh O1604
Balachova Tatiana O718
Balconi Michela O966, O970, O1207
Baldissarri Cristina O1673
Balducci Cristian O1018
Bani Marco O925
Baniasadi Mehdi O1668
Baptista Telmo Mourinho O1933
Bara Bruno Giuseppe O1169
Barabanshchikova Valentina O2234
Barak Frida O225
Barbero Javier O537
Barel Naharin Orit O1363
Barile Francesca O1678
Barnard Charlon O1580
Barnard John O41
Barrios Ángela O2380
Barros Alba O1827
Barroso María Reyes Martínez O556
Bar-Tal Yoram O2139
Basabe Nekane O1318
Basadonne Ilaria O883
Başol Oğuz O1862
Batluk Julia O718
Baubet Thierry O558
Bauman Sheri O2166
Bawa Umesh O1652
Bayani Ali Asghar O1833
Bayazit Mahmut O3189
Bayraktar Seda O2304, O3162
Bayram Gulacti Huri Gul O2890
Behzadi Poor Sareh O495, O1198
Behzadipoor Sareh O1345, O1760
Beiglboeck Wolfgang O32
Bekçi Zeliha O615
Bekhor Shlomo O1286
Bel Marlène O2287
Bellier-Teichmann Tanja O1670

1259

ORAL PRESENTATIONS INDEX

Cardella Giuseppina Maria O980
Carlo Gustavo O1929
Carniato Simona O2408
Carpintero Heliodoro O3246
Carrillo Lopez Antonio José O15
Cartwright Laura O169
Cashel Sharon O995
Cassola Stefano O1772
Castaño-Torrijos Aida O673
Castel Davy O1667
Castel Davy O1803
Castelli Stefano O2978
Castillo Ayuso Ricardo O1938
Castro Dotan O1458
Castro José Manuel O532
Catellani Patrizia O70, O1236
Catita Luísa O2545, O2550
Cattari Manolo O689, O709, O725
Cavallo Viola O1793
Cavazza Paola O303
Cavioni Valeria O480
Cazzaniga Marina Elena O925
Celik Duysal Askun O1484
Celinska-Miszczuk Agata O932
Celmi Rossella O2621
Çenesiz Gaye Zeynep O2182
Cepukiene Viktorija O1765, O1767
Cerentini Pacico Juliana O2570
Cernja Iva O3124
Cervai Sara O1582, O1662
Cesana Francesca O2569
Cesareni Donatella O2680
Ceschi Andrea O3209
Cesur Merve O646
Çetin Fatih O1484
Ceylan Suzan O2088
Chaffin Mark O718
Chafloque Alvan Jose Ricardo O2288
Chambel Maria José O2533
Chan Cecilia L. W. O408
Chan Chetwyn C. H. O714
Chan Christopher O240
Chan Darius O1943
Chan Jeffrey O588
Chan Sam C.C. O714
Chan Wei Teng O1273
Chang Eunbi O621
Chang Paul O1549
Chang Yiting O1042

Boyette Lindy-Lou O840
Bozkuş Olcay O502
Bozo Özlem O378
Brajsa-Zganec Andreja O221
Brambilla Maria O2282
Brás Patrícia O3186, O3192
Brêda Maria O3040
Brennstuhl Marie-Jo O1897, O1902
Bressoux Pascal O1666
Brielmann Aenne O3208
Brizi Ambra O1179
Brkljacic Tihana O221
Broedslev Olsen Jan O531
Bromberg Marcel O2063
Brondino Margherita O681, O2322
Brown Genavee O252
Brumbaugh Claudia C. O136
Buchanan Kathryn O634
Budrina Ekaterina O1100
Buhl Heike M. O1189
Bükün Mehmet Fatih O2872
Burdick Mark O1174
Burger Christoph O2166
Burgio Sofia O1785
Burkhardt Jean-Marie O2300
Bustreo Massimo O364, O2977, O3228
Caballero-Andrade Gabriela O2216
Caban-Huertas Marlene O1177
Cagiada Silvana O2391
Cakirsoy-Aslan Ayse Duygu O3079
Calvete Esther O419, O1304
Campos Sónia O1934
Canavesio Ylenia O966
Candelario-Mosco Julieta O576
Canellopoulou Mary O1954
Cangöz Banu O695
Cankardeş Sinem O1541
Cannata Davide O1400
Canto y Rodriguez José Enrique O136
Canton Jose O726, O729
Canton-Cortes David O726, O729
Capasso Marina O1898, O1901
Capel Roland O2546, O2800
Cappelletti Erika Rosa O2569, O2570
Cappello Maria O303
Caprara Diletta O303
Caraballo José Noel O2908
Caravita Simona C. S. O2957
Carciofo Richard O332

1260

THEMATIC SESSIONS

INDEX

Coimbra Joaquim Luís O3212
Coldwell Sarah O1035
Confalonieri Emanuela O2374
Constan Emilie O946
Conte Stefania O1907
Convertino Ornella O2505
Cooney Emily O962
Corazza Martina O1690
Corradini Isabella O1129
Correia Lúcia O2383
Correia Rute O3030
Cortés José O1646
Cortini Michela O1582
Coskun Hamit O1669
Coşkun Hamit O166, O324, O1025, O1029,
O1031
Cotier Francesca O2326
Cova Francesca O930
Cozzoli Lucia Fara O2622
Craig Tony O983, O1010
Crane Monique O2322
Crippa Alessandro O1907
Cristea Mioara O3136
Crivelli Davide O966, O970
Cuevas Isabel O673
Cumba-Aviles Eduardo O3036
Cure Sena O2513
Curtis Rebecca O2155, O2509
Cusano Michele O1970
Cuskelly Monica O2176
Cvitković Daniela O1786
Cybulski Marcin O382
Czukor Gergely O3189
D’Souza Lancy O1133
da Costa Silvia O1319
da Silva José Tomás O1674, O2170, O2377,
O2383
Dabbashi Farzaneh O1855
D'Addario Marco O2570, O2569
Dadds Mark O462
Dalğar İlker O398
D'Amore Salvatore O1807
Danet Marie O688, O704
Dang Nguyen-Thong O220
D'Aprile Gianvito O2414
Darabi Mahboub Leila O1264, O1267
Davey Graham O2928
Davids Eugene Lee O1281
Davidson Julia O3073

Chang Yuwen O1262
Chao Miao O1756
Charkhabi Morteza O3208, O3209
Charlotte Coudronniere O1295
Chatain Sophie O1667
Chen Fu-mei O1599
Chen Guanyu O2198, O2208
Chen Haiping O1282
Chen Hezhi O1948
Chen Lu Hua O2326
Cheng Grand O1943
Cheng Kit Man O1386
Cheng Long O1711
Cheng Wen-Nuan Kara O2288
Cheong Minyoung O993
Cherusheva Galyna O1021
Cheung Fanny M. O1657
Cheung Yue Lok O297
Chevalier Aline O220
Chiappa Marco O3152
Chien Chin-Lung O2395
Chiesi Francesca O2570
Chigeza Shingairai O177
Chin Aveh Mahboobeh O985
Chino-Vilca Brenda Nadia O3069
Chirchiglia Giorgia O70
Choudhary Kamal Kumar O2532
Chow Yiling O547
Christodoulou Vasiliki O2745
Christophe Véronique O946
Ciceri Andrea O620, O2906, O3152, O3157
Cienfuegos Yessica O1893
Cillessen Antonius H. N. O2957
Cingöz-Ulu Banu O2872
Cinicola Angelica O534
Cinieri Ilaria O2704
Cinquemani Giuseppa O1772
Ciugureanu Ecaterina O3128
Ciuluvica (Neagu) Cristina O3061
Claisse Caroline O1033
Clemente Roberta O766
Clow Angela O997, O1551
Coelho Vítor Alexandre O3174, O3186, O3190,
O3192
Coelingh Bennink-Krantz Betteke O1680
Coetzee Anica O1585
Cœugnet Stéphanie O220
Cogoni Marco O161
Cohen David O1255

1261

ORAL PRESENTATIONS INDEX

Dimitrijevic Bojana O3165
Dinkha Juliet O2323
Dirik Gulay O685
Dodero Gabriella O681
Doğulu Canay O123, O398, O1216
Dokmen Zehra Yasin O326
Domeier Markus O664
Dommes Aurélie O220
Dompnier Benoît O2800
Domurat Artur O2144
Donato Silvia O255, O2384
Donmez Burcu Albayrak O1145
Donmez Rasim Ozgur O1145
Dooijeweerd Gerke O1290
Dovidio John O1692
Dovydaitienė Miglė O1994
Dowswell Elizabeth O2366, O2376
Draeger Marie-Luise O2949
Druege Marie O1778
Duif Mira O313, O640
Dumenci Levent O169
Dunkl Anita O2520, O2526
Dupuis Marc O2546
Durak Mithat O1139, O1148
Dural Uzay O3189
Durante Federica O807
Duruk Burak O2969
Eagly Alice H. O18
Egberink Iris O3233
Egner Lars O431
Eimontas Jonas O954, O977, O979, O1063
Eisenberg Fany O1646
Ejei Javad O2528
Ekimchik Olga O555
El Asam Aiman O3073, O3076
Elagoz Feride Ozlem O1142
Elgin Veysel Mehmet O294
Elmas Pınar O1515
Enic Deniz O1619
Er Gamze O559
Er Nurhan O798
Erarslan Özge O1737
Erden Gulsen O2050
Eremina Daria O57
Erickson Patricia O1456
Erkmen Hüsnü O2157, O2758
Ersan Özlem O1953
Ersen Önder O1249
Ershova Regina O820, O923

Davis John M. O1096
Davis Kirsten O962
Daw Fawzy Ezzat Aly Abd Alazem Daw O71
De Abreu-Afonso José O2115, O2367
De Abreu Chantelle Silva O458
de Andrade Luna Miranda Mariana O3100
De Angelis Floriana O2668
De Angelis Grazia O2568
De Bosscher Veerle O1783
de Farias Francisco Ramos O201, O202, O223,
O224
de Hoog Natascha O131
de Koker Bianca O1585
De Marinis Simona Caterina O2992
de Oliveira Leme Alexandre O3100
De Piccoli Norma O534
de Silva Gomes Jorge F. O1582
De Stefano Carla O558
De Vanna Floriana O2992
De Villiers Marleen O1371
Dedecan Irmak O1541
Dehghani Habib O437, O1478
DeJoy David O209
del Peso Gloria O537
Deleon Manuela O1177
Delhomme Patricia O3136
DeLongis Anita O2543
Demetriadou Elina O2148
DeMille Steven O1174
Demir Mehmet Emin O2424
Demir Nuray O324
Demirdağ Ahmet O1146
Demirhan Nilufer O1283
Demirok İpek O2441
Demirtepe-Saygili Dilek O2920
Depolo Marco O1018
Dereboy Çiğdem O2331
Dervaux Alain O1606
Desivilya Syna Helena O348
Despotashvili Medea O1132
Deveci Ezgi O2456
Dewi Safira T. O1231
Dhingra Katie O2380
D'Hooghe Doris O77
Di Blasio Paola O2957
Di Guardo Maria Chiara O161
Dias Neto David O1933, O1934
Dikaiou Maria O2042
Dimas Isabel O1121

1262

THEMATIC SESSIONS

INDEX

Freeman Richard O3241
Fritzsche Barbara O617
Fuchs Kevin O1585
Fudazi Fateme O2976
Fulceri Francesca O1255
Furlanello Cesare O883
Furtner Marco O333
Gabbatore Ilaria O1169
Gabrielli François O946
Gailienė Danutė O954, O979, O977, O3184
Galarza Laura O3101
Galih Primadhani S. O1231
Galindo Edgar O577
Galletta Santi O2958
Gallì Lorenzo O1109
Gallicchio Ilaria O2005
Gallina Francesca O925
Gallo Sara O2322
Galvani Silvia O2278
Ganji Jamehshoorani Ghorbanali O16, O19
Gankin Konstantin O820, O923
Garcia-Bajos Elvira O108
García-Llana Helena O537
Garfinkel Sarah O2928
Garrido Margarida V. O3068
Gasiorowska Agata O2139
Gavazzeni Filippo O552
Gavidia-Payne Susana O588
Gavin Jeff O117
GCH GCH O1319
Ge Yan O332, O3225
Gelati Carmen O807
Geldenhuys Madelyn O931, O1583
Geležėlytė Odeta O2003
Gelin Zoé O128
Gençöz Faruk O2182
Gençöz Tülin O404, O1313, O2145, O2248,
O2553
Gennari Rosella O681
Georgiana Sarah O2155
Gerhold Lars O1560
Geroulanou Klio O2175
Geyser Ita O931, O1583
Ghamari Mohammad O2774
Gharibian George O2693
Ghaseminejad Mohammad Ali O1468
Gheorghiu Alexandra O1667, O1803, O2539
Giacomantonio Mauro O1179
Giannakos Michail O1400

Ertan Yasemin O1031
Escursell Rosa M. Raich O3207
Eslami Mozhgan O2528
Esmaeili Leila O1855, O1856, O1858, O1870,
O3121
Esmaeili Maryam O1858, O1960, O2327,
O3121
Esmaeili Zahra O1870, O3121
Espinoza Ramon O2216
Etel Evren O268
Evans Phil O997, O1551
Ezechukwu Emmanuel O1656, O1658, O1661
Fabien Bacro O1295
Facchi Giuseppina O2278
Facco Lorenzo O303
Faceira Lobelia da Silva O582
Fan Chi-Wen O2395
Fang Yufeng O2198, O2208
Farges Olivier O1007
Farhadi Mohadese O2755
Farooq Romana O1430
Fatemi Alimohammad O2809
Fatimah Dhia A. O1231
Fattirolli Francesco O2569
Favaretto Gerardo O2408
Fayyaz Rooma O529
Fecenec Diana O2522
Fedorovich Elena Yu. O500
Feldt Taru O2257
Ferguson Christopher O38
Fergusson David O449
Fernandes Rosina O2141
Ferrara Rosaria O3229, O3230
Ferrara Victoria O204
Ferrari Laura O2282
Ferrinda Stefano O364
Festa Immacolata O581
Fiedler Nora O2343
Filippou Georgios O616
Filkukova Petra O2995
Fink Andreas O717
FInocchiaro Roberta O966
Finzi-Dottan Ricky O1254
Fişiloğlu Hürol O1738, O2672
Fitzpatrick Marilyn O888
Florence Maria O1633, O2262
Fontana Valentina O1785
Fornelli Isa O1482
Franc Renata O2681

1263

ORAL PRESENTATIONS INDEX

Gültepe Bedirhan O1025, O1029
Gulum I. Volkan O178
Gumbert Matthias O2495
Gumussoy Tuba O2050
Gündoğdu-Aktürk Elçin O1784, O2506
Gusmão Gisela de Oliveira O3100
Gutiérrez Héctor O2380
Gutierrez Poo María O1459
Guzzetti Sabrina O3078
Gyselinck Valérie O2300
Haas Brian O735
Haciomeroglu Bikem O950, O1178
Hafstad Gertrud Sofie O2995
Haimov Iris O1512
Hainselin Mathieu O1803
Hakenberg Oliver W. O2949
Hamidi Masoumeh O437, O489, O495, O567,
O1198, O1345, O1478, O1757, O1760, O1764,
O1779
Hanakahi Vanda O876
Hancock Peter O1536
Hanna Jeff O1261
Hansen Claus D. O531
Hardy Maryann O2940
Harisson Jennifer O3208
Harvey Lauren O1261
Hascuhadar Bilgesu O166, O1669
Hashemi Koochaksaraei Soheila O1259, O1686
Hassan Sehar-un-nisa O2211, O2212
Hasta Derya O646, O1146
Hatami Javad O1890
Hausenbichl Nikolaus O1644
Haxhe Stéphanie O1807
Hébert Martine O2204
Heering Henriëtte O840
Helm Susana O876
Henry Sophie O2063, O3039
Herbert-Mora Camille O1803
Hernandez Ana O3137
Hernansaiz-Garrido Helena O518, O521, O523,
O673
Herrera Rojas Aura Nidia O3043
Hertfelt Wahn Elisabeth O2374
Heydarinasab Leila O1485
Hill Charles T. O136
Hocaoğlu Ayla O2447
Hochdorf Zipi O1280
Hodgson Joy M. O2670
Holt Daniel O2768

Giannattasio Cristina O2569
Giboreau Agnès O2283
Gilchrist Valerie O895
Gioia Francesca O1080
Giordani Alessandra O2536
Giota Kyriaki G. O1853
Giotsa Artemis O136
Giovanelli Chiara O1046
Girani De Marco Barbara O648
Glick Peter O2088
Gnedykh Daria O1568
Gofman Alena O1996
Gokdemir Burcu Pinar O950
Gokler Danısman Ilgın O2513
Gómez-Ortiz Olga O1985
Gonçalves Marta O1799, O1800
Gonçalves Sónia O2533
Gönül Buse O1693, O1695
González Alejandro O530
González Rodrigo J. Carcedo O136
Gonzalez-Roma Vicente O3137
González-Vélez Jaime León O2517, O2527
Goossens Bert O105
Gorbaniuk Oleg O2281
Görgens-Ekermans Gina O1558
Gosling Samuel D. O2055
Götzen Katja O1732
Gravanita Jorge O3166, O3169
Greco Andrea O2569, O2570
Green Robert-Jay O1807
Grenyer Brin FS O1698
Grigiene Dovile O3184
Grigutyte Neringa O979, O3184
Grippa Elisabetta O1207
Grishina Natalia O1677
Grison Elise O2300
Grobberio Monica O2859
GROU GROU O1319
Guerrier Mireille O2204
Guevara Laura Alejandra Corona O1459
Guglielmi Dina O1018, O1109
Guillory Patricia O703
Gül Ervin O672
Gul Iram O2940
Gülbetekin Evrim O2167
Gulko Tatiana O253
Gulseven Zehra O1929
Gultas Mehmet O736
Gültekin Gamze O2873

1264

THEMATIC SESSIONS

INDEX

Ivantchev Nikolay O1881
Ivkin Vladimir O316
Izaguirre Ainhoa O419
Jabre Patricia O558
Jacobs Nele O164, O313, O640
Jacobs Niels O301
Jafar Asghar O2727, O2755, O2774
Jagielaite Sarune O3184
Jahanpak Nafiseh O1267
Janbozorgi Masoud O1382
Janikian Mari O1523
Jankovic Momcilo O925
Jans-Beken Lilian O164
Janssens Mayke O840
Javakhishvili Magda O2971
Jean Charles Wismick O540
Jensen Tine Kristin O2995
Jesús Alonso-Tapia O763
Ji Chang-Ho O1521
Jiang Jiang O920
Jiang Yali O2198, O2208
Jiménez Maria I. O3036
Jiménez Paul O2520, O2526
Jin Ya-shyuan O2224
Jiskrova Gabriela O2971, O3156
Jobling Anne O2176
Joët Gwénaëlle O1666
Johns Lucinda O1035
Johnson Bridget O1580, O1585
Jokic Tijana O3165
Jones Katy O1801
Jordão Filomena O532, O3212
Jorgensen Katrine O2101
Joubert Charl O1585
Jousse Alexandra O1793
Jovanovic Gordana O2817
Jovanovic Tamara O133
Jovarauskaite Lina O783
Joyce Peter R. O2815
Joyner Kate O1963
Juen Barbara Hildegard O1644
Jullien Behnaz Boroumand O1162
Kadzikowska-Wrzosek Romana O872
Kafetsios Konstantinos O1694
Kahvecioğlu Cenk O2157
Kairys Antanas O1095
Kaiser Jakob O2928
Kaliterna Lipovcan Ljiljana O221
Kalliath Parveen O240

Hong Ying-yi O1756
Hooshang Talebi O964
Hori Kyoko O743
Hornsey Matthew O588
Horowitz Eran O182
Horwood John O449
Hoskyn Maureen O3122, O3128
Hosseini Golkoo O1668
Houssemand Claude O533
Hsiao Ying-Ling O1653
Hu Changya O1978
Huan Vivien O1273
Huang Chiung-Yi O1002
Huang Jia-Chi O1002
Huang Jiangang O993
Huang Jui-Chieh O1978
Hucklebridge Frank O997, O1551
Hunt Caroline O241, O242
Iafrate Raffaella O2384
Iakovleva Mariia O2013
Ialomiteanu Anca O1456
İbadi Yelda O2157, O2758
Iborra Alejandro O2380
Idraiou Katerina O2175
Igarashi Motoko O3102
Ijaz Tazvin O515
Ikeda Kazuhiro O93
Ikizer Gözde O123
Imamichi Tomoaki O1974
Inan Emine O2436
İnce Başak O191, O192
Inciler Esra O98
Infante Katherine O1177
Inghilleri Paolo O1584
Inozu Mujgan O950, O1178
Inzaghi Maria Grazia O966
Ioannou Yianna O1716
Ionita Gabriela O888
Iqbal Hidna O334
Ishchuk Olga O312
Işık Hatice O1615, O1693
Işıklı Sedat O1737
Isingrini Michel O1793
Itzchakov Guy O1335, O1458
Iuso Salvatore O1482, O1792
Ivaldi Silvia O552, O722, O960
Ivan Loredana O136
Ivancovsky Tal O1307
Ivanova Anna O388, O1405

1265

ORAL PRESENTATIONS INDEX

Kleftaras George O1853
Klein Annette M. O2105
Klimaitė Vaiva O2003
Kluger Avraham N. O236, O1335
Kluzik Anna O382
Koçak Aylin O1483, O1650
Kocatepe Ufuk O1148
Koch Susara O1633
Koehne Judith O1128
Koikkinou Mikaella O2148
Kõiv Kristi O156
Kokkinaki Theano O963
Köksal Onur O1484
Kolesova Anastasia O457
Kolla Nathan O1456
Konaç Deniz O1513
Kononets Maria O1086
Konopka Karolina O1966
Kontomichali Margarita O2658
Kopányiová Alena O662
Korkmaz Burcu O1277
Korpela Kalevi O992
Kose Asli Goncu O2692
Kose Demiray Cigdem O2145
Kosheleva Sofia O1866, O1912
Kosonogov Vladimir O795
Kostromina Svetlana O1568
Kotlyarova Liubov O457
Kovacovsky Zuzana O2629
Kovács Zsuzsanna O3244
Kovaliova Olga O555
Kowal Jolanta O1745
Kowalyk Terra O888
Kozhevnikov Alexandr O388, O1405
Kozlov Michail D. O1996
Kramer Sherianne O1188
Krampen Günter O1450
Kredentser Oksana O520, O1021
Kreitler Michal M. O225, O1504
Kreitler Shulamith O225, O227, O1504
Krevs Marko O2943
Krishnan Hemalatha O2183
Krystianc Jolanta O382
Kryukova Tatiana O555
Ksinan Albert O2971, O3156
Kuint Jacob O2732
Kumar Rajesh O2986, O3220
Kumru Asiye O1929
Kurman Jenny O1307

Kalliath Thomas O240
Kaminer Debra O1651
Kanai Atsuko O1431
Kanonire Tatjana O2364
Kantaş Özge O2124
Kaplanoglu Ebru O1493
Karaaslan Aslan O559
Karagobek Busra O2161
Karamali Azadeh O1890
Karamushka Liudmyla O316, O520, O1021
Karanci Ayse Nuray O123, O672, O1645
Karatuna Işıl O1862
Kareshki Hossein O1394
Kaşmer Nağme O2015
Katayama Miyuki O991
Kaufmann Esther O557
Kaya Hilal O2050
Kaynar Gülşen O798
Kazemian Mojtaba O1668
Kazlauskas Evaldas O778, O1063
Ke Yannan O920
Keitel-Korndörfer Anja O2105
Kekale Tauno O1662
Keplinger Alicja O1745
Ketenci Ayşegül O2969
Khachaturova Milana O1823
Khan Nashi O334
Khaptsova Alyona O2316
Khera Gunjan O2532
Kholodnaya Marina O250
Khosravi Sadrollah O437, O489, O495, O567,
O1198, O1345, O1478, O1757, O1760, O1764,
O1779
Khosravi Zohreh O738
Khurshid Erum O2211
Kiamarsi Azar O1468, O1475
Kim Boyoung O622
Kim Jayoung O993
Kim Myung-Seop O2407
Kinnunen Ulla O2363
Kirchler Erich O377
Kiremitci Elvan O326
Kirkman Jessica O462
Kiseleva Anna A. O1486
Kiseleva Elena O429
Kito Mie O136
Kızıltepe Rukiye O559, O694
Klainin-Yobas Piyanee O132
Klaps Armin O2629

1266

THEMATIC SESSIONS

INDEX

Leuschner Vincenz O2343
Leutwyler Bruno O3165
Li Dan O1373
Li LIjuan O380
Li Pengcheng O2396
Li Tsui-Shan O1879
Li Wenya O1074, O1082
Li Xiang O1273
Li Xiaohong O2198, O2208
Li Yan-mei O1756
Li Yongjuan O2449, O2251
Licciardello Orazio O980
Ligorio Maria Beatrice O2622, O2680
Lima Albino O2550
Lima José Albino O2545
Limiti Matteo O3245
Lin Wei-Fang O1879
Lin Wenjuan O148
Liniauskaite Audrone O1095
Liou Shyhnan O1967
Liu Junsheng O1373
Liu Lei O1074
Liu Yihlan O1042
Logan Shanna O241, O242
Loi Michela O161
Longato Carlo O2408
Loperfido Fedela Feldia O2622
Lopes Paula O2545, O2550
López Gallego María Fernanda O1459
Lopez-Carrillo Dulce O2216
Lopez-Zafra Esther O15, O18
Loredana Petrone O3229
Loris Michelle O204
Lourenço Paulo Renato O1121
Louw Larisa O66
Lucentini Chiara O1255
Lučev Ivana O1358
Luciani Margherita O587
Lufi Dubi O1512
Lundahl Sofia O253
Lundqvist Daniel O2514
Ma Jianhong O654, O1948
Ma Ying O1555
Ma Yuanyuan O2396
Macbeth Guillermo O136
Machado Maria Teresa O2170
Maercker Andreas O188
Maestri Grazia O807
Maffini Claudio Maria O2278

Küssner Mats O3050
Kutuk Bahtim O2511
Kuznetsova Alla O2234
Kyprianou Theodoros O2148
La Riccia Veronica O1907
Labunskaya Vera O203
Ladha Afshan O2155
Lafraire Jeremie O2283
Laidlaw Christine O271
Lajunen Timo O3082, O3087
Lam Ka Hou O2049
Lam Tommy L. H. O714
Lampic Barbara O2943
Landor Antoinette O2805
Lanzetta Marco O2505
Laqueille Xavier O1606
Lascarez Silvia O2216
Lassu Zsuzsa O136
Lataster Johan O164
Lataster Tineke O840
Lau Joseph T. F. O1386
Lau Ying O132
Lavado Susana O1692
Lavazza Giancarlo O2978
Lavoie Francine O2204
Law Rita W. O1386
Lazos Gelena O948
Le Bohec Olivier O249
Le Hénaff Benjamin O249
Le Huy O617
Leach Lloyd O1281
Leal Isabel O2115, O2367
Lecci Giovanni O966
Lechner Lilian O313, O640
Ledovaya Yanina O476
Lee Hyunjoo O2421
Lee Sangmin O621
Lee Seon-Young O2407
Lee Wayde O876
Lehenbauer-Baum Mario O2629
Lehmann Michal O236
Leilanie Lu Jinky O23, O24, O25
Lemoine Jérémy O1153
Leonardi Roberta O2058
Leontjevas Roeslan O164
Lerakis Manolis O1694
Leroy Nadia O1664
Leung Chi Wo O2049
Leung Patrick O1043

1267

ORAL PRESENTATIONS INDEX

Marini Emanuela O3245
Marissa Dian N. O1231
Maritsa Boers O1558
Mark Winifred O2326
Markogiannakis Georgios O1293
Maro Ben Te O962
Marques Pinto Alexandra O2533
Marsico Antonio O2704
Martinez Isabel O2533
Martínez Lanz Patricia O530, O1459
Martinez Rozo Ana Milena O361
Martín-Fernández Manuel O673
Martini Markus O2495
Martins Carina O2545
Martins Emilia O2141
Marzana Daniela O115
Matanović Jelena O1883
Mateos-Pérez Estibaliz O1304
Mathison Kayla O2670
Matsuura Tsuneo O892
Matsuyama Robin O169
Mattavelli Simone O1763
Matteucci Maria Cristina O1690
Mauceri Manuela O980
Mauno Saija O2363
Mauri Maurizio O620, O2906, O3152, O3157
Mauri Sara O930
Mayer Anne-Kathrin O1450
Mazella Anaïs O1340
Mazulyte Egle O977, O979
Mazza Umberto O925, O1678, O930
Mazzetti Greta O1109
Mazzola Fabiana O303
Mazzoni Elvis O1400
McConnell William O547
McMahon Mary O2176
McMurray Isabella O1001
McNab Amanda O2222
Meade Tanya O2366
Meade Tanya O2376
Mecklinger Axel O2476
Medjugorac Vanja O2681
Meier Emanuele O2546, O2800
Melo Madalena O3030
Melonio Alessandra O681
Mendes Francisco O2141
Menski Ute O1560
Mentel Carola O3165
Mercuri Martina O2505

Magalhães Catia O2141
Magrin Maria Elena O2569
Magro Mafalda O2379
Mahbubani Luis O2517
Mahbubani Premchand Luis Daniel O2527
Mahdavi Alireza O3121
Mahdavi Saeideh O1858, O1870, O3121
Majstorović Nebojša O133, O1883
Makan Leila Malek O985
Mäkikangas Anne O2257, O2363
Maksimenko Sergei O520
Maksymiuk Renata A. O1519, O2139
Malacrea Marinella O1046
Malan Johan O517, O613, O961
Malesic Ursa O185, O186
Malkoc Gokhan O1493
Malusà Giovanna O357
Mamali Cătălin O1534, O1542
Mamatoglu Nihal O1145
Mamede Rui O3040
Manago Adriana O252
Manca Giuseppe O689, O709, O725
Mancilla-Urrea Eduardo O2216
Mancini Bianca O1549
Mancini Silvia O2408
Mancoske Ronald O703
Mandecki Michał O382
Mandl Heinz O2325
Mandler Georg O947
Mangin Valencia Mariana O2226
Manichev Sergey O2091
Mann Robert E. O1456
Manna Valentina O1076, O1079, O1080
Mannetti Lucia O1179
Manolios Nicholas O2376
Mantovani Fabrizia O3047
Manzi Claudia O2282
Manzini Maria Cristina O460
Mao Yanhui O1788
Mapelli Daniela O947
Maran Thomas O333, O2495
Marano Assunta O1129
Marchante Marta O3174, O3186, O3190, O3192
Marchetti-Mercer Maria O1697
Marcus Justin O617
Mari Silvia O136
Maridaki-Kassotaki Katerina O2374
Marietta Kékes-Szabó O746
Marín Carolina O1241

1268

THEMATIC SESSIONS

INDEX

Motti-Stefanidi Frosso O2623
Mouratidis Athanasios O1483, O1650
Moustakis Vassilis O1694
Mrak Irena O2943
Mudde Aart N. O1680
Mulvaney Matthew O3079
Mundt Marlon O895
Muratori Filippo O1255
Murdock Elke O1554
Naderi Mohammad Mehdi O20
Namer Yudit O2426, O2440
Nandrino Jean-Louis O946
Nankervis Karen O588
Narchal Renu O995
Nardelli Enrico O1129
Narter Meltem O324
Narzisi Antonio O1255
Naseri Ali O985
Nasir Rohany O2190
Natek Karel O2943
Nath Papri O2242, O2537
Naylor Paul B. O2380
Naziri Ghasem O495, O1198, O1345, O1757,
O1760
Nejat Pegah O1890
Nel Elizabeth O66
Nel Kathryn O66
Nen Salina O2190
Neves Lurdes O3212
Niaz Unaiza O2212
Niebla-Cárdenas Alfonssina O2216
Niemyjska Aleksandra O137
Nieto-Vizcaíno Carmen O521, O523
Nikolaeva Elena O882
Nikolaou Eleni O1293
Nila Karin O2768
Nilsson Artur O3067
Nishida Yasushi O892
Nishikawa Saori O2215
Nishino Yasuyo O1659
Nishiura Kazuki O93
Nkoana Shai Elliot O1417
Nnedum Obiajulu Anthony Ugochukwu O1656,
O1658, O1661
Noack Peter O1189
Nobile Maria O1907
Nomura Haruo O593
Normand Domitille O558
Nouri Aboulghassem O213, O964

Mereish Ethan O2199
Merenkova Vera O882
Meşe Gulgun O1513
Meshcheryakova Emma O467
Meslec Nicoleta O3232
Metsala Jamie O891
Meyer Ines O1215
Mgoqi Mbalo Nolwandle Codelia O3206
Micalizzi Alessandra O2536
Micera Martina O2505
Micheletto Valeria O2977, O3228
Michinov Nicolas O249, O252
Migliardi Mariacristina O1772
Miglioretti Massimo O2569
Miguel José Pacheco O1674, O2170
Migueles Malen O108
Milfelner Borut O2526
Milgrom Jeannette O2668
Miljkovitch Raphaële O688, O704
Minamoto Takehiro O1158
Ming Hua O2198, O2208
Mir Ghazala O1430
Mirzaei Morteza O1856, O1858
Missaglia Anna O620, O2906, O3157
Mitchell Charles O2323
Mitina Olga O2160, O2179, O2191
Mnatsakanian Elena O801, O2765
Moctezuma Daniela Silva O391
Moessinger Michèle O2287
Mohammadi Masoud O1345, O1760
Mollaret Patrick O3039
Molteni Massimo O1907
Mondini Sara O947
Moni Karen O2176
Montanaro Pamela O2622
Monte Cassiano Rafaela Guilherme O571
Montenegro Adauto O1378
Montresor Camilla O2322
Monzani Dario O2569, O2570
Moore Ronald O1974
Morag Iris O2732
Moraleda Sepúlveda Esther O1846
Morales-Buenrostro Luis E. O2216
Morán Consuelo O556
Morda Romana O603
Morgado Alice Murteira O522
Moriyama Masako O3102
Moro Davide O364
Morrone Cristina O838

1269

ORAL PRESENTATIONS INDEX

Paker Murat O102
Pakrosnis Rytis O1765, O1767
Pala Francesca O966
Palermo Francisco O1929
Palumbo Gabriella O2668
Panari Chiara O1109
Pancani Luca O2569, O2570
Panëels Sabrina O220
Pansu Pascal O2287, O3039
Papas Illias O1400
Papathanasiou Nancy O2623, O2658
Papousek Ilona O717
Parand Akram O1434
Parise Miriam O255
Park Eri O1474
Parola Alberto O1169
Paruzel-Czachura Mariola O115
Pascal Mor O182
Pashia Charis O2745
Pasini Margherita O681, O2322
Paskevska Iuliia O314
Paszkowska-Rogacz Anna O343
Pataka Athanasia O881
Pathak Govind Swaroop O2986, O3220
Patiño Orozco Rafael Andres O223, O224
Pavlovic Zoran O2547
Pearson David O983
Peeters Frenk O185
Peiró José M. O3137
Pejic Biljana O2469
Pekak Gonca Soygüt O178, O2015
Pekasla Nur Elibol O2890
Peker Mehmet O1513
Peleg Ora O1328
Pellegrini Silvia O587
Pentsak Karina O520
Pereira Cicero O1692
Pereira Liliana O3190
Perera Robert O169
Perez Hector O2296
Perricone Giovanna O1785
Perugini Marco O1763
Pessina Cristiana O1046
Petersen Belinda O1649
Petito Annamaria O1482, O1792
Petrovic Danijela O3165
Pezzuolo Sara O283
Pfeiffer Steven O412
Philippe Guimard O1295

Nourizadeh Navid O1264
Nourkova Veronika O388, O1405, O1996
Núñez Alonso Juan Luis O2517, O2527
Nwadinobi Vera Nkiru O254
Obschonka Martin O1514, O2055
Oded Yuval O1919
Ognjenovic Vesna O2469
Ogrin Darko O2943
Ohtaka Mizuka O940
Ojala Ann O992
Okafor Celestine Arinze O254
Okafor Daniel Chinedu O254
Okamoto Scott O876
Olenik Shemesh Dorit O88
Öles Muhammet O2424
Olivari Maria Giulia O2374
Oliveira Elisangela O1378
Onderoglu Secil O1145
Öner-Özkan Bengi O1428, O1953, O2500,
O2506
Onorati Francesco O2906
Onorati Francesco O3157
Oo Win Nuang O132
Ooue Maaya O2011
Ormita Luzelle Anne O2296
Orri Massimiliano O1007
Orsi Vincenzo O1792
Orta İrem Metin O2088
Oruclular Yasemin O1277
Osaka Mariko O1158
Osaka Naoyuki O1158
Østergaard Annemarie O698
Oulllier Olivier O3142
Ovchinnikova Anastasiya O1100
Oz Bahar O3087
Öz Bahar O3082
Ozcan H. Ulas O234, O238
Ozdemir Fatih O114, O323, O1428
Özdoğru Asil Ali O2530
Özekin-Üncüer Filiz O1645
Ozkan Turker O386, O3082, O3087
Oztop Pinar O1571
Padilla Heather O209
Páez Dario O1318, O1319
Pagani Ariela Francesca O255
Pagano Tiziana O1792
Page Yves O2287
Pagoulatou Aikaterini O1523
Paixão Maria Paula O2472

1270

THEMATIC SESSIONS

INDEX

Primi Caterina O2570
Prizmic-Larsen Zvjezdana O221
Proença Vera O2115, O2367
Prospero Laura O2005
Protzak Janna O2641
Protzel Chris O2949
Przepiorka Aneta O1399, O1400
Psaltis Charis O616
Puchalska-Wasyl Małgorzata O1878
Pulido-Martos Manuel O15
Puohiniemi Martti O2243, O2246
Puplampu Bill Buenar O1012
Purang Pooja O1676
Purkarimi Javad O1435
Qu Weina O332
Quaglino Veronique O1803
Raccanello Daniela O303, O681
Radici Elena O2309
Radtke Lorraine O271
RafeeKhah Mohsen O1435
Raffaele Massimo O2958
Rainisio Nicola O1584
Rajchert Joanna O1966
Rank Johannes O1696
Rantanen Johanna O2257
Raudino Alessandra O449
Rawoot Ishreen O2262
Raz Aharon O168
Razeghi Narges O1476
Razpurker-Apfeld Irene O1312
Razumiejczyk Eugenia O136
Rebelo Teresa O1121
Rebrikov Denis O2765
Reeves Michael O617
Reis Lima Giselle O3100
Rentfrow Peter J. O2055
Resurreccion Katrina O2332
Revah-Levy Anne O1007
Reverberi Carlo O2902
Rezaei Ardani Amir O1264
Rezaei Ardani Amir O1267
Rezzonico Giorgio O930
Ribeiro-Tupinamba Antonio O1378
Ricciardelli Paola O750
Richetin Juliette O1763, O2488
Riegel Andrea-Mercedes O2118
Riegel Karel O1509
Rieger Diana O1189
Rieu Dorothée O3142

Piazzolla Vito O1482
Picard Delphine O1340, O2283
Pickett Jennifer O2257
Pignault Anne O533
Pikó Bettina O493
Pilishvili Tatiana O264
Pina e Cunha Miguel O3212
Pina-Neves Silvia O1098
Pinheiro Margarida O1121
Pir Tara O2693
Pirtskhalava Ekaterine O197
Pirtskhalava Elene O197
Piryaei Saleheh O1383, O1384
Pisani Alberto O2488
Piyale Zeynep Ecem O150
Pizzi Rita O2391
Pizzi Valeria O1974
Platritis Kyriakos O2745
Plotek Wlodzimierz O382
Plotnikova Alexandra O2191
Plummer Sandra O3241
Plut Dusan O2943
Pociute Birute O1095
Podara Konstantina O2042
Podshyvalkina Valentyna O2129
Poli Silvana O2223
Polic Marko O2943
Polizzi Concetta O1785
Polo Federica O1582
Polo Federica O1662
Pomini Valentino O1670
Pompermaier Henrique O2187
Pontiggia Giovanna Teresa O2005
Popov Boris O1883
Porat-Zyman Ginna O2732
Postal Virginie O1787
Poteat Paul O2199
Potocnik Kristina O251
Potter Jeff O2055
Pourabaeian Esfahani Mohammad Hossein
O1855
Povilaitis Robertas O3184
Prada Marília O3068
Pradhan Rabindra Kumar O2242, O2537
Prandoni Paola O1678
Prata Isabel O3169
Preiss Marek O1509
Preti Emanuele O2488
Prievara Dóra Katalin O493

1271

ORAL PRESENTATIONS INDEX

Sachse Pierre O333, O507, O664, O2495
Sadia Reut O1286
Saedy Mozhgan O1264
Sáez-Santiago Emily O2996, O3036
Sahin Faruk O1484
Sahin-Acar Basak O1615, O1693, O1695,
O2161, O2890
Sahli Leila O558
Sailer Michael O2325
Sakallı Nuray Uğurlu O2088
Sakic Vlado O2681
Sakman Ezgi O423, O424
Sakmar Elçin O2672
Saleh Sedghpour Bahram O2528
Salinas-Rivera Edgar O553
Salman Funda O695
Salva Sueli O1310
Salvante Daniela O1482
Samani Siamak O1243, O1245
Samara Muthanna O3073, O3076
Samavatyan Hossein O213, O964
Sambt Joze O3020
Samory Marco O283
Sanchez Flor O1319
Sanchez Garcia Carmen O15
Sanchez Sandra O1177
Sánchez-Aragón Rozzana O390, O391
Sanchez-Cabaco Antonio O556
Sánchez-García Elena O537
Sanchez-Roman Sofia O2216
Sanchez-Sosa Juan Jose O553
Sánchez-Villanueva Rafael O537
Sander Emmanuel O688
Sandikci Merve O2304
Sani Mohd Norahim Mohamed O2190
Sansone Nadia O2622, O2680
Santacroce Nunzia O766
Santagata Rossella O1690
Sanzovo Stefano O2408
Sarchielli Guido O706
Sardi Pierangelo O3242, O3243
Saric Marija O159
Sarini Marcello O2569
Sarioli Stefano O2391
Sarıtaş Atalar Dilek O994
Sarnin Philippe O1162
Šarotar-Žižek Simona O2526
Sattler Christine O1732
Saturni Vincenzo O722

Rigby Ken O2166
Rimé Bernard O1318
Rioux Camille O2283
Riva Eleonora O1584
Rivas Barros Maria O136
Rivera Fernandez de los Ronderos Katia O3107
Rivera-Aragon Sofia O3107
Rivera-Medina Carmen L. O2908
Riveros-Rosas Angélica O576, O2226
Rizzi Alessandro O2391
Rocha Marta O2514
Rocío Rodríguez-Rey O763
Rodrigues David O3068
Rodrigues de Oliveira Olivia O3100
Rodriguez Ake Lorenzo Agustin O1938
Rodríguez Valbuena Diana O3043
Rodríguez-Escanciano Susana O556
Rodríguez-Rey Rocío O521, O523, O537,
O751, O757, O767
Rofe Noa O356
Roland-Lévy Christine O1153
Rollero Chiara O534
Rom Eldad O1217
Roman Nicolette Vanessa O1281
Rominger Christian O717
Roos John Magnus O3146, O3147
Roque Diana O2514
Rosado Teresa Gutiérrez O3207
Rosario Cortes Maria O726, O729
Rosburg Timm O2476
Rose Elisabeth O1861
Rosier Nathalie O1783
Rosina Barbara O1772
Rosman Tom O1450
Rosnati Rosa O2282, O2384
Rossello Jeannette O3036
Rostagno Maria del Carmen O483
Rouen David O242
Roux Shayne O517, O613
Rubelli Paola O930
Ruggieri Valeria O2223
Ruiz Alfonso Zuleica O2517, O2527
Ruiz-Díaz Miguel-Ángel O521, O523
Russo Riccardo O620, O634, O2906, O2977,
O3152, O3157, O3228
Rygaard Niels Peter O586
Sabetirad Zaynab O1686
Sabuncu Neslihan O730
Sacco Katiuscia O1169

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Shokoohi-Yekta Mohsen O1434, O1435, O1437
Silva Carlos O2514
Silva Magda O2472
Silva Nadja O1195
Simbula Silvia O1109
Simeone Michele O2414
Siminoff Laura A. O169
Şimşek Ömer Faruk O1979, O2145
Sipuka Precious O271
Sirca Fabiola O620, O2906, O3157
Şirin Selçuk O150
Sirvanlı Özen Dilek O1762
Skeryte-Kazlauskiene Monika O979
Sklad Marcin O1474
Skorc Bojana O2469
Slaughter Virginia O268
Slebarska Katarzyna O864
Small Neil O2940
Smeke Elvira Kably O1459
Smetackova Irena O2576, O3134
Smiková Eva O662
Smit Estian O1963
Smith Peter O3073
Smith-Chandler Natalie O584
Smyth Nina O997, O1551
Soares Sandra O2514
Sobol-Kwapinska Malgorzata O382, O1399
Söderström Kerstin O2437
Soeldner Tobias O2230
Sohrabi Shegefti Nadereh O1243, O1245
Sokolova Elena E. O500
Solmazer Gaye O398, O423, O2500, O3082
Somat Alain O2287
Sommer Sabrina O1189
Sommerauer Martha O2520
Soncu Buyukiscan Ezgi O102
Songa Giulia O2906, O3152, O3157
Sonntag Karlheinz O1732
Soriano Alice O3142
Sosa Correa Manuel O1938
Sotak Kristin Lee O993
Sousa Machado Teresa O1674, O2377, O2379,
O2383
Sousa Vanda O3174, O3186, O3192
Souza José Paulo O589, O590
Spagnolo Germana O937
Spangler William O993
Spittlehouse Janet K. O2815
Spröber Nina O2166

Sauer Stephanie O1736
Savahl Shazly O1633
Sayil Melike O1483, O1929
Scalco Andrea O3209
Scali Thérèse O1807
Scaratti Giuseppe O552, O722, O960
Scheithauer Herbert O2343
Schladitz Sandra O1778
Schnabel Svenja Dorothee O511
Schodl Michal Milka O168
Schoebi Dominik O255
Schulter Günter O717
Schumpe Birga O1179
Schuth Elisabeth O1128
Scioli Anthony O290, O292, O540
Scott Adrian J. O117
Scott Ryan O2928
Scott Tanya O2534
Scrignaro Marta O2569
Segalo Puleng O271
Seidman Gwendolyn O1400
Şeker Elif O694
Selenko Eva O2363
Selgas Rafael O537
Selvi Kerim O2122
Semeraro Cristina O2223
Şen Ercan O1809
Senol-Durak Emre O1142
Şenyurt Ahmet Yasin O1025, O1029
Serôdio Rui O2545, O2550
Serra Alexandra O2545, O2550
Sertel-Berk H. Ozlem O2456
Sevgili Fatma O802
Sevinç Ezgi O2758
Seyitoğlu Zeynep Perin O1762
Sezgin Nilhan O2050
Shaboltas Alla O718
Shahrabani Shosh O348
Shahriari Sara O1264, O1267
Shahrivar Tayebeh O437, O489, O495, O1478
Shahriyari Leyli O437, O1478
Shamay-Tsoory Simone O1307
Shamoa-Nir Lipaz O1312
Sharpe Louise O2376
Shenaar-Golan Vered O1300
Sheng Yu O1074, O1082
Shiakou Monica O1413
Shin Jongho O2407
Shinogaya Keita O2043

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Tathan Ece O1178
Tatlıcıoğlu Işıl O2772
Taubman - Ben-Ari Orit O182, O2732
Tavakoli Mahgol O1960, O2327, O2809
Tavares Patrícia O1934
Tayama Jun O93
Tebele-Mensele Cebile O66
Tedesco Solange Aparecida O3100
Teitler-Regev Sharon O348
Tekes Burcu O323, O2112
Tement Sara O2526
Temizel Selin O1979
Tenorio María José O1241
Tepe Beyza O150
Tepe Yeliz Kındap O1483
Tereshchenko Kira O316
Terry Philip O3073
Terzi Hilal O114
Tesei Alessandra O1907
Thewissen Viviane O313, O640
Thompson Pania O962
Thorn Lisa O997, O1551
Thorne Fiona O1430
Tikhomandritskaya Olga O2160
Tischer Hagen O1560
Titova Alisa O795
Tłuściak-Deliowska Aleksandra O1426
Todosijevic Bojan O2547
Toker Yonca O736, O861
Tolmie Ansa O3160
Tomas Ines O3137
Tomasello Letteria O2958
Tomasini Marina O1772
Toplak Maggie E. O1456
Torello Santina O681
Tori Melissa O454
Torrão Naír O2550
Torres Cláudio V. O136
Tosun Leman Pınar O1619, O1623
Toulopoulou Timothea O2326
Tournier Isabelle O1787
Tran Ulrich S. O1553
Trimble Joseph O252
Truisi Emanuele O930
Tsai Pei-Shu O1084, O2224
Tse Vincent W. S. O1386
Tuan Wen-Jan O895
Tuccinardi Luca O1678
Tulum Sedef O1738

Stancu Alexandra O2581
Starace Luigi O1482
Stasiuk Katarzyna O1519, O2139
Steca Patrizia O2569, O2570
Steel Zachary O241, O242
Stefanidou Aimiliza O881
Stetina Birgit U. O2629
Stevens Christie O2222
Stewart Joanna O962
Stewart Sunita, M. O408
Steyl Roelof O1580
Stoduto Gina O1456
Stoyanova Stanislava O1881
Strehmel Petra O1159
Strohmeier Dagmar O2166
Stützer Michael O1514, O2055
Stylianides Nicolas O2148
Sue-Chan Christina O3231
Sugimoto Hideharu O3102
Suleymanyan Andranik O676, O1885
Sultanova Alfiya O901
Sümer Nebi O424
Sun Chit Iam O2049
Sunal Ayda Büyükşahin O569, O615
Susen Yanki O2436
Suttora Chiara O2488
Sverko Iva O3124
Sverko Iva O3125
Svynarenko Radion O2129
Swart Bernard O961
Swart Estelle O584
Sylligardaki Aggeliki O2175
Szczygiel Dorota O200
Tacer Blanka O251
Tagliabue Lorenzo O925
Tagliabue Semira O2374
Taherzade Mahshid O2809
Tairi Tatiana O296
Talebi Hooshang O213
Tamai Ryuichi O330
Tamara Shefer O1963
Tang Thomas Li-Ping O46
Tani Iori O3102
Tao Vivienne Y.K. O2049
Tariq Mishal O515, O529
Tarquinio Cyril O1897, O1902
Tarquinio Pascale O1902
Tartakovsky Eugene O356, O354
Taschini Elsa O1606

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Velazquez Gonzalez Hector Jose O1209
Velez Alicia O2216
Venosa Noemi O1079
Venuti Paola O883
Verbrugge Sara O105
Verkasalo Markku O2243
Verlhiac Jean-François O1606
Veronese Michela O283
Vetter Marco O947
Vich Marek O3216
Vienne Fabrice O220
Vierck Esther O2815
Vignet Margaux O1162
Vignoli Michela O1018
Villavicencio Felicidad O2197
Vingilis Evelyn O1456
Viso Alonso José Ramiro O1846
Vives Marie-Frédérique O1787
Vivo Deborah R. O198
Vivo Deborah R. O199
Vlakh Nadezhda O467
Vlasov Peter K. O1449
Vodanović Kosić Ana O1358
Volkova Elena O250
Volpato Chiara O1673
Volpe Luisa O1792
von Gehlen Johannes O507
von Klitzing Kai O2105
Vonthron Anne-Marie O285, O712
Voracek Martin O1553
Vorobyeva Elena O795
Voronina Olga O1866, O1912
Vynoslavska Olena O1086
Wagenaar Cassandra O1633
Wagner Renate O242
Wahl Stefanie O1560
Walker Arlene O1649, O2222
Walter Ofra O1300
Wan Lai Yin Sarah O1657
Wang Aiping O1257, O1258
Wang Qian O1291
Wang Sheng-Hong O1599
Wang Weiwen O148
Wang Yu-Hsuan O1978
Weichselgartner Erich O2512
Weigl Michael O2476
Weinert Sabine O1128
Weiss Elisabeth M. O717
Weissler Kineret O227

Tummino Vito O2859
Tuna Ezgi O2308
Turati Samuela O2859
Türetgen İlknur Özalp O3189
Turner Rhiannon O1261
Tyrväinen Liisa O992
Ulber Daniela O1159
Ulloa Severino Antonio O2414
Umberson Debra O2543
Ünal Beyza O2553
Ünal Elif O1313
Ünal Özge O569
Unger Alexander O1488
Urban Biruta O435
Urbanaviciute Ieva O1095
Urchaga José David O556
Urdapilleta Isabel O1606
Uribe Rodriguez Ana Fernanda O361, O884,
O1177, O1209
Urso Graziella O2505
Usman Natalia O2765
Uttl Bob O2670
Uysal Ahmet O2515
Uziel Liad O218
Uzumcuoglu Yesim O2112, O3087
Vahidvaghef Mitra O3207
Vaičiulienė Aldona O1998
Vala Jorge O1692
Vale Dias Maria da Luz O522
Valencia Marshall O2183
Valsecchi Manuela O930, O1678, O2859
van der Maas Mark O1456
Van der Merwe Ronsard O1585
Van Heerden Ariana O1578
Van Hoecke Jo O1783
van Os Jim O2326
van Schie Susan O1215
van Staden Annalene O3160
Vandeleur Caroline O2546
Vanutelli Maria Elide O1207
Varchenko Natalia O820, O923
Vargas Joel O1177
Vasionytė Ieva O1994
Vassos Maria O588
Vatan Sevginar O2333
Vayre Emilie O285, O712
Vazsonyi Alexander T. O2971, O3156
Vecchio Luca O2569
Vecina María L. O115

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Yuan Yonggui O2396
Yucel Basak O2456
Zadeh Jantab Hadi O489
Zakay Dan O1536
Zakerfard Monirsadat O213, O964
Zakletskaia Larissa O895
Zaleskiewicz Tomasz O2139
Żaliński Adam O924, O2281
Zamani Nayerh O1435
Zambarbieri Daniela O3157
Zampetakis Leonidas O1694
Zandonà Alessandro O883
Zanetti Maria Assunta O412, O480, O838
Zanlungo Gabriele O3245
Zappalà Salvatore O3214
Zaslawski Nicolas O2434
Zatorski Mateusz O890
Zavartseva Marina O1899, O2234
Zavyalova Elena O1912
Zegarra Valdivia Jonathan Adrian O3069
Zehnter Miriam O377
Paulina Želvienė O778, O1063
Zeng Guang O2189
Zeng Taoran O920
Zhang Chong O920
Zhang Fan O148
Zhang Jianxin O408
Zhang Kan O332
Zhang Qionghan O654
Zhang Shiyu O1291
Zhang Wei O1074, O1082, O1711
Zhang Wenchang O1711
Zhang Xueyan O1082
Zhang Yuqun O2396
Zhao Wenguo O332
Zhou Ying O1373
Žic Ralić Anamarija O1786
Zięba Mariusz O890
Zilliacus Kim O2246
Zlatkovic Blagica O3165
Zogheib Bashar O2323
Zolghadr Near O2774
Zorzi Federico O930
Zuerche Heather O209
Zumeta Larraitz O1318

Wendt Verena O2105
Wetterberg Elin O253
Wharewera-Mika Julie O962
White Carmela A. O2670
White Fiona O1261
Whitty Monica O443
Wickens Christine M. O1456
Wiczorek Rebecca O2641
Wilson Mark O209
Wisniewska Lidia Anna O932
Wlodarzyck Anna O1318
Woodward Lianne J. O449
Wouters Saskia O313, O640
Wu Anise M. S. O297, O1386, O1844
Wu Wu Ruilin O1595
Wyatt Gail O3206
Wylleman Paul O1783
Xiong Yuexin O332
Xu Jianping O1074, O1082
Xu Xu Zuliang O1595
Xu Yaoshan O2251, O2449
Yabut Homer O2332
Yaghobian Fatemeh O1856
Yağmurcu Yağmur O615, O1623
Yagmurlu Bilge O1929
Yakin Duygu O2248
Yalçın Melikenaz O2331
Yalçın Özgen O1515, O3018
Yang Chao-Chun O2395
Yang Wenting O1040
Yaoi Ken O1158
Yetim Unsal O1299
Yeung Dannii Y. L. O297, O929
Yew Pay Ying Suzanne O132
Yılmaz Banu O2447
Yılmaz Büşra O559
Yorulmaz Orcun O1283
Yoshida Etsuko O1550
Yoshida Takuya O330
Yoshizawa Hiroyuki O330
Yu Mogu S. O1844
Yu Nancy Xiaonan O408
Yu Weiying O1711
Yuan San-na O148
Yuan Xiao O2251

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P6
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPLOYEES’
CAREER ANCHORS AND THEIR PSYCHOSOCIAL
EMPLOYABILITY ATTRIBUTES
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour

Rudolf M. Oosthuizen, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa
Melinde Coetzee, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa
Fezeka Mntonintshi, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa

Orientation: The challenge of sustaining one’s employability in a highly dynamic and turbulent labour
market places new demands on individuals’ ability to navigate their career development. Career management
practices in organisations should help individuals gain awareness of the career meta-capacities they need to
sustain their employability. Research purpose: The objective of the study was to explore the relationship
between employees’ career anchors and their psychosocial employability attributes as important career metacapacities in contemporary career development. The study also explored whether individuals from different
age and race groups differed significantly regarding these career meta-capacities. Motivation for the study:
Career management has become essential in the contemporary workplace for employees to sustain their
employability. Research points to the importance of psychosocial career meta-capacities in helping
employees to manage their career development and employability. Research approach, design and method: A
cross-sectional quantitative survey using primary data was conducted on a non-probability purposive sample
(N=108) of full-time employees (67% females; 78% 26–45 years; 78% black employees) at a South African
financial company. Correlations and Scheffé’s post-hoc test were performed to achieve the research
objectives. Main findings: Significant positive relationships were observed between the participants’ career
anchors and their psychosocial employability attributes. Age and race groups differed significantly only in
terms of their career anchors. Practical/managerial implications: Career management practices in the
organisation should accommodate the differences in career orientations and how these relate to the
psychosocial employability attributes of their employees. Contribution: The findings added potentially
important insights that may inform human resource practices aimed at enhancing the career development and
employability of employees.

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P8
DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF ANXIETY AND AGE ON THREAT
AND VALENCE RATINGS OF PICTURES
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Antonio A. Alvarez, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela – Spain

Anxiety has been associated with selective attention toward threat-related stimuli. This study was designed
to investigate whether that tendency would be reflected in emotional judgments of pictures. A total of 211
female undergraduates were asked to rate images from the International Affective Picture System on
valence, arousal, and threat. According to their scores on the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale,
participants were assigned to a higher or lower social anxiety group. They were also assigned to a higher or
lower age group. When groups were separated by anxiety level, there was a significant difference in ratings
of threat, but not valence or arousal, with greater perceptions of threat in the high anxiety group. When
groups were separated by age, there was a significant difference in ratings of valence, but not of threat or
arousal, with the older group tending to find the images more agreeable. Results support the claim that
anxiety is associated with an attentional bias to threat, reflected here in ratings of threat in pictures. In
general, this type of rating did not change with age, suggesting that it is a trait-based characteristic. No
anxiety-related group differences were found in dimensional ratings (valence or arousal), suggesting an
inability of these types of judgments to explain threat perception; nevertheless, valence ratings appear to be
useful in capturing other, less stable, characteristics of emotional perception, such as those due to age.

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P10
IT CAN BE PROMOTED ONLINE: USING AN ONLINE COURSE
TO ENHANCE INTERCULTURAL SENSITIVITY
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Randall Osborne, Texas State University, University, San Marcos - United States

Introduction. Our online course on hatred uses a critical thought model to promote engaged learning. We
emphasize assignments that require students to assess themselves BEFORE we assign assignments that
require them to connect self to others. In this way, we develop a critical exploration process that starts with
self, branches outward to others and promotes engagement with the course material and a caring attitude
about those others. In other words, we promote intercultural sensitivity. Intercultural Sensitivity. Bennett
outlines six points on a developmental continuum of intercultural sensitivity. Although there are many
variations of how to present Bennett’s model to students, we have found the following (from the MDB
Group, Inc. website) to be one of the best. In fact, we feel their descriptions and definitions are so strong, we
include the entire description from their website without editing: “Since DMIS indicates what a person sees
and thinks, it also suggests what they do not see or think. DMIS, therefore, highlights how a person’s cultural
patterns both guide and limit their experience of cultural difference. This guiding and limiting aspect is why
DMIS is so relevant to how people work together in the workplace. Working with people involves
communicating with them individually or in teams or groups.DMIS theory says that cultural sensitivity and
cultural differences represent a potential obstacle or benefit in developing relationships and communicating
effectively with other people. DMIS is central to productivity, innovation, and creativity! The six stages of
DMIS, illustrated below, represent a set of perspectives with successively greater ability to understand and
have a more complete experience of cultural difference. Denial. Being comfortable with the familiar. Not
anxious to complicate life with “cultural differences”. Not noticing much cultural difference around you.
Maintaining separation from others who are different. Defense. A strong commitment to one’s own thoughts
and feelings about culture and cultural difference. Some distrust of cultural behavior or ideas that differ from
one’s own. Aware of other cultures around you, but with a relatively incomplete understanding of them and
probably fairly strong negative feelings or stereotypes about some of them. Reversal is the opposite of
Defense. The person feels that some other culture is better and tends to exhibit distrust of their own culture.
Minimization. People from other cultures are pretty much like you, under the surface. Awareness that other
cultures exist all around you, with some knowledge about differences in customs and celebrations. Not
putting down other cultures. Treating other people as you would like to be treated. Acceptance. Aware of
your own culture(s). See your own culture as just one of many ways of experiencing the world.
Understanding that people from other cultures are as complex as yourself. Their ideas, feelings, and behavior
may seem unusual, but you realize that their experience is just as rich as your own. Being curious about other
cultures. Seeking opportunities to learn more about them. Adaptation. Recognizing the value of having more
than one cultural perspective available to you. Able to “take the perspective” of another culture to understand
or evaluate situations in either your own or another culture. Able to intentionally change your culturally
based behavior to act in culturally appropriate ways outside your own culture. Integration. To varying
extents, have integrated more than one cultural perspective, mindset, and behavior into one’s identity and
worldview. Able to move easily among cultures. The first three stages are considered “ethnocentric” or
monocultural in that one’s own culture is seen as the only culture or to varying extents the “better” culture.
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among many other cultures. The multicultural stages are characterized by a positive mindset about cultural
difference. These stages are indicative of a person who will tend to make more inclusive decisions and
actively seek to build a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. (MDB Group, Inc., 2008).”
The Active Learning Model. Briefly, the SoTL model we developed suggests that in addressing an issue one
should engage in four levels of analysis: 1.) Recitation – state known facts or opinions. A critical component
of this step is to acknowledge what aspect(s) of what is being stated is factual and what is based on opinion.
2.) Exploration – analyze the roots of those opinions or facts. This step requires digging below the surface of
what is believed or known and working to discover the elements that have combined to result in that fact or
that opinion. 3.) Understanding – involves an awareness of other views and a comprehension of the
difference(s) between one’s own opinion (and the facts or other opinions upon which that opinion is based)
and the opinions of others. 4.) Appreciation – means a full awareness of the differences between our views
and opinions and those of others. To truly appreciate differences, we must be aware of the nature of those
differences. The active dialogue undertaken in the third step (understanding) should lead to an analysis of the
opinion as recited by the other. The result should be a complete awareness of the similarities and differences
between our own opinions (and the roots of those opinions) and those of the “other.” The Assignments. The
assignments for the course are a blend of: 1.) Discussions (usually responses to a prompt such as “what
would tolerance for ambiguity” have to do with prejudice, discrimination and hate – which is preceded by
students completing a tolerance for ambiguity measure), 2.) Individual Assignments (in which students
complete work on their own and reflect in the discussion forum how that work fits into the course), and 3.)
Group Assignments (that require students to work with others to reach consensus on issues and assess
themselves in terms of their contributions to the group after each group assignment). A sample Individual
Assignment is the Diversity Philosophy. Here is what students see in the syllabus:

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P13
EXECUTIVE CONTROL OF MARRIED AND COHABITING
COUPLES: INTEGRATING NEUROSCIENCES INTO FAMILY
PSYCHOLOGY
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Genevieve Bouchard, Universite de Moncton, Moncton – Canada
Jean Saint-Aubin, Universite de Moncton, Moncton – Canada

Inspired by more than a decade of behavioral and neuroscience studies (Posner, 2012; Posner &Rothbart,
2007), which revealed that many topics of psychological science can benefit from an attentional approach,
we investigated whether efficiency in executive controldiffered between married and cohabiting couples and
could act as a selection factor of marital status. Executive control is the attention network that is responsible
for conflict resolution, self-control, and emotional regulation. One hundred and twenty-five couples,
randomly selected from the general population, were assessedon their efficiency in executive control with a
purely cognitive task, the Attentional Network Task. Of the 125 couples, 85 were married and 40 were in
cohabiting unions. As predicted, cohabiting couples exhibited stronger deficits in executive control than
married ones, after controlling for demographic confounders (i.e., age, gender, income, and union length).
Moreover, similar differences in executive control were observed between married couples who cohabited
with their spouses prior to marriage (n = 48 couples) and unmarried cohabitants (n = 40 couples). Taken
together, our results suggest that high levels of executive control could be associated with the marriageability
of couples, whether or not partners have cohabited before marriage. We believe that attention deficits should
become a variable of interest for clinicians, agencies, and policymakers serving couples.

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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF GIRL STUDENTS OF
HIGH SCHOOL
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Ali Asghar Bayani, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr Branch, Azadshahr – Iran

Aim: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of physical activity on psychological
well-being of girl students of high school. Method: Fourth girl high school students were selected and
randomly assigned to experimental and control group. Experimental group did physical activity for two
month and forty minutes each day. All participants were asked to answer the Reff’s Psychological WellBeing Scale. Results: The data were analyzed by the Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Results showed
that psychological well-being of experimental group had a significant increase contrast to control group.
Conclusion: Regular physical activity can lead to promotion of psychological well-being of girl students of
high school. Key Words: Physical Activity, Psychological Well-Being, Girl Students, High School

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P28
THE EFFECT OF PHONOLOGICAL TRAINING PACKAGE ON
REINFORCEMENT OF AUDITORY MEMORY OF STUDENTS
WITH SPELLING PROBLEMS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Fereshteh Baezzat, University of Mazandran, Mazandran – Iran
M. Moradi, University of Mazandran, Mazandran – Iran
Fereshteh Baezzat, University of Mazandran, Mazandran – Iran
M. Moradi, University of Mazandran, Mazandran – Iran

Objective: In this research, the effect of phonological awareness training strategies on reinforcement of
auditory memory of Students with spelling problems in third grade of primary school of sari has been taken.
Method: Research method was quasi-experimental with pretest and posttest design with control group.The
community of statistical consists of the whole students from third grade of primary school of sari. In order to
do the research, twenty students with spelling problems in third grade of primary school took diagnose
tests(Wechsler children intelligence test and Baezzat spelling disorder test)1389( and verbal memory of
korndy, 1385), and then they were chosen according to randomly sampling method. Then they randomly
divided into two experimental and control groups. Experimental group received Phonological Awareness
Training strategies in 13 sessions but control group did not received any intervention. Data was analyzed
through repeated measures span. Results: Data analysis indicated that between auditory memory scores mean
of experimental group and control group have meaningful differences. Conclusion: results indicate that
phonological awareness training strategies improved the auditory memory of Students with spelling
problems. Follow up tests indicated the permanence of the effects of phonological awareness training
strategy after duration of three months. It is recommended that learning disabilities professionals, and
psychologists administer phonological awareness training strategies for the reinforcement of the auditory
memory of students with spelling problems.

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P30
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL
INTELLIGENCE AND SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING IN
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Fereshteh Baezzat, University of Mazandran, Mazandran – Iran
Tahereh Golestani, University of Payam noor, Tehran – Iran
Mohsen Sadinam, Mahab godes, Mahab godes, Tehran – Iran

Aim:. The purpose of current research is the study of the role of spiritual intelligence as the predictors of
subjective well-being in University students. Method: the research method was correlation. The statistical
population of research were students in Mazanadarn university and the sample consisted 220 students which
randomly were selected. They were asked to respond to self-report measure of the spiritual intelligence (king
,2008) and subjective well-being (Keyes and coworkers, 2003). Data were analyzed using Pearson
correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. Results: Results showed that personal meaning
production predict 22 percent of the variance related to subjective well-being , 17 percent of the variance
related to psychological well-being and 18 percent of the variance related to social well-being.
Transcendental awareness 7 percent of the variance related to emotional well-being. Conclusion: Based on
results, spiritual intelligence can be well predictive for subjective well-being. So it was suggested that
spiritual intelligence and subjective well-being training and workshop are required to improve spiritual
intelligence and subjective well-being by university. Keywords: subjective well-being, spiritual intelligence,
University students

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P31
EFFECTS OF SLEEP HYGIENE EDUCATION ON SLEEP IN
PATIENTS WITH NON-PSYCHOTIC DEPRESSION: A
RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Farshid Shamsaei, Hamadan University of Medical sciences, Hamadan – Iran
Alireza Rahimi, Hamadan University of Medical sciences, Hamadan – Iran
Martin Grosse Holtforth, University of Bern, Bern – Switzerland

Background: sleep disturbances are nearly universal in psychiatric disorders, especially mood disorders.
Research investigating associations between sleep and affective illness has largely focused on depression.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of pharmacotherapy (lorazepam) and Sleep hygiene education, alone or
in combination on sleep in patients with non-psychotic depression. Methods: One hundred twenty patients
with non-psychotic depression were randomly divided into 3 groups and either received Sleep hygiene
education (n = 40), lorazepam (n = 40 and combined (n = 40) who were admitted to Farshchian hospital in
Hamadan, Iran. The intervention lasted for 8 weeks. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to
measure of overall sleep quality. ANCOVA including and MANOVAwere used to test intra-group and intergroup differences.Results: Sleep hygiene education, lorazepam and combined intervention were significant
effect on sleep in patients with non-psychotic depression. There was no significant difference between Sleep
hygiene educations and lorazepam. But found that intervention with a combination of Sleep hygiene
educations and lorazepam had significant advantages over intervention withlorazepam or Sleep hygiene
education alone (P<0.001).Conclusion: the present study suggests that interventions for insomnia, which
include both Sleep hygiene education combined lorazepam may be helpful in non-psychotic depressed
patients. Key Words: pharmacotherapy / Sleep hygiene / Depression

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0001 - 0500

P33
THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURING ON
MANAGER WELLNESS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Hein Brand, University of Pretoria, Pretoria - South Africa

The study aimed to investigate the impact of organizational restructuring on the wellness of managers in a
multi-national mining company in South Africa. Three wellness dimensions were investigated, namely
physical, mental and social wellness. The secondary objective was to utilize its results in developing
guidelines for a wellness programme for managers. Qualitative research methodology was utilized. Through
non-probability, purposive sampling 23 participants were gathered. The sample reflects a diverse group in
terms of gender, race, age and occupational level. Data was collected by using an open-ended questionnaire
and focus group sessions. Sessions were recorded and the data collected transcribed. A coding process was
used to analyse all data to determine the central themes from the data. Results indicated that the restructuring
exercise significantly impacted on the wellness of the participants. Responses were primarily negative and
key themes and sub-themes identified across all three wellness dimensions were : communication, trust,
personal health management, mental wellbeing, workplace environment and social status. The role of
managers/leaders was indicated as of key importance during a restructuring process. Certain
recommendations were proposes to the organization, indicating that the development and implementation of
relevant wellness programmes was important to more adequately manage managerial wellness during such
high impact organizational restructuring processes.

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P34
ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON BETWEEN KOREAN AND
JAPANESE EXPRESSIONS
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
YoungSun Yuk, Tokyo University, Tokyo – Japan

Facial expression is a key element to people’s impression on others. In a communication, expression
profusely shows his/her emotions. Gathering this nonverbal communication greatly impacts the process and
the result. Even though Korea and Japan are very close to each other, it is true that there are some clear
differences between each country. This, in a point of psychologists, is due to intercultural difference between
countries because there are some difficulties expressing their feelings. This research is about comparing the
similarities and the differences between Korean and Japanese ways of expressing their feelings by using
Affective Communication Test. After using factor analysis, there were 3 factors found in the research, fake
expressions, avoiding attention, and expressing emotion with non-expression. In the results, it showed that
Korean were more adept in faking expressions whereas Japanese were more proficient in avoiding attention
and expressing emotions through non-expression. Also it was found that generally, women were more skilled
than men. These results supported my hypothesis which states that Koreans show their emotions more
openly than the Japanese. Also Japanese like to disguise their emotions by avoiding attention and expressing
emotion through non-expression which shows that they do not like to draw attention from others. However
we cannot go into a conclusion with these results due to limitation of amount of sample that only focused
college students.

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P39
MODERN HEALTH WORRIES AND SUBJECTIVE HEALTH
COMPLAINTS
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Kristina Sesar, Siroki Brijeg Health Care Center, Siroki Brijeg - Bosnia And Herzegowina
Arta Dodaj, University of Mostar, Mostar - Bosnia And Herzegowina
Ante Mandić, Mostar University Hospital, Mostar - Bosnia And Herzegowina
Matija Mikulić Kajić, Mostar University Hospital, Mostar - Bosnia And Herzegowina
Mirko Kordić, Siroki Brijeg Health Care Center, Siroki Brijeg - Bosnia And Herzegowina
Irena Mandić, Siroki Brijeg Health Care Center, Siroki Brijeg - Bosnia And Herzegowina

Small number of studies has provided an overview of prevalence and relevant variable related with modern
health worries. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between modern health
worries and subjective health problems. A total of 345 patients from Široki Brijeg Medical Centre, between
age of 18 and 50, participated in the study. The group was composed of 225 females (65,2%) and 118 males
(34,2%). Participants completed survey questionnaires containing measures of modern health worries and
subjective health complaints. Result analysis showed that issues related to tainted food were the most
frequent on examined population. The lowest prevalence of modern worries was obtained for concern of
eventual radiation. Analysis of health related factors and modern worries has showed significant role of
modern worries on health complaints. Group of participant’s highly scored on worries about tainted food had
more diarrahea problems, while does with low scores had more sleeplessness problems. High scores of
worries about radiation were related with allergic skin changes. However, participants with the lowest score
on subscale of toxic intervention had more prevalent gastrointestinal problems. Present results could have
significant contribution to the health programs, but they are still explanatory in the nature and further studies
are necessary for overall generalization. Keywords: modern health worries, subjective health problems

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P45
MEDIA, MOTIVATION AND MALE BODY IMAGE: THE
INFLUENCE OF MUSCULAR-IDEAL MEDIA ON MEN’S SELFEVALUATIONS AND COGNITIVE SCHEMA
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Amanda Baker, University of Ottawa, Ottawa – Canada
Céline Blanchard, University of Ottawa, Ottawa – Canada

Literature on body image suggests that socio-cultural factors, such as media portrayals of the muscular ideal,
shape men’s body image attitudes and preoccupations. The present research 1) reinforces the impact of
idealized media portrayals of the male body on men’s self-evaluations, 2) investigates the impact on
cognitive schema and 3) explores how individual differences in motivation moderate the effects. Using the
Self-Determination Theory as a framework, we test the moderating role of motivation on males who are
subject to self-objectification (i.e., more vulnerable to messages in the media). Male participants viewed
either a muscular-ideal video or a neutral video in a lab setting. Subsequently, we assessed attitudes, selfperceptions, and cognitive schema. Preliminary results suggest that idealized images of men have an effect
on male body image attitudes and instigate self-objectification. Male cognitive schema appears to be
influenced by the video condition as demonstrated by a word-stem completion task. Males exposed to the
experimental video (muscular-ideal) tend to complete the word task with significantly more body-image
related words compared to those in the control group. Overall, such idealized images seem to represent an
important source of socio-cultural pressure on male body image which in turn warrants multiple adjacent
outcomes such as appearance anxiety, negative affect, drive for muscularity and altered schema.

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P47
FAMILY OF ORIGIN AND MARITAL SATISFACTION IN
MIDLIFE : A TAIWANESE SAMPLE
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Kang-lin Yang, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City - Taiwan, Province of China

There is a growing interest in family therapy among clinical practitioners from the fields of counseling,
social work, and psychiatry in Taiwan. Murray Bowen , one of the founding fathers of family therapy, has
become the central focus recently. The most important constructs in Bowen’s family system theories are
differentiation and differentiation of self. These two constructs have been found to be associated with
adolescent cognitive development, college adjustment, interpersonal relationships , psychosocial
development ,self-esteem and substance abuse and other adolescent problematic behaviors. In other words,
the ability to establish an “I “ within a “We” is a vital developmental task which will influence a person’s
psychological adjustment. What is the influence of differentiation on Taiwanese people? Some studies
demonstrated a direct link between differentiation、differentiation of self and personal adjustment in
Taiwan. However, few studies have been done to examine the link among differentiation、differentiation of
self and marital satisfaction in Taiwan. Thus, the main purpose of the present study is to explore the
relationships among differentiation、differentiation of self and marital satisfaction. 190 married women and
178 married men were the participants of this study. SEM was used to analyze the data in this study. The
results indicated that for both married women and men, family differentiation had significant impact on
differentiation of self, differentiation of self had a direct and significant impact on marital satisfaction, but
the construct of family differentiation demonstrated no significant impact on marital satisfaction for both
women and men.

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0001 - 0500

P58
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE: PARENTAL STRESS
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Sabrina Montis, Cardiologia Pedriatica, Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu, Cagliari – Italy
Roberto Tumbarello, Cardiologia Pedriatica, Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu, Cagliari – Italy

Purpose: The aim of our study is to analyse the emotional conditions of mothers and fathers once child is
diagnosed with congenital heart disease (CHD). Methods: In order to check the parental stress to 54 parents
of children with severe CHD (age 0-24 months), we submitted the Impact Event Scale by Weiss (IES-R) and
the Parenting Stress Index by Abidin (PSI-SF). Results: The analysis of IES-R showed as in Total score, as
in the Intrusion and Arousal subtest an higher score for the mothers than the fathers (p<.05). The analysis of
PSI-SF showed as in Total score, as in the Parental Distress scale an higher score for the mothers of children
with CHD than the fathers (p<.05) while no difference has been shown between the mothers and fathers of
healthy children. Moreover it showed as in Total score, as in the Difficult Child scale an higher score for the
mothers of children with CHD than mothers of healthy children (p<.05) while no difference has been shown
between the fathers of children with CHD and those of healthy children. Conclusions: The psychological
impact of the management of a children with a severe CHD seems to be stronger on the mothers than on the
fathers. The mothers live a psychological distress and their emotional conditions reflect on their rule as a
parent and also on the image of their children that they perceive as a “difficult son”.

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P63
EVALUATION OF A PROGRAM TO PREVENT VIOLENCE:
EFFECTS ON THE CAPACITY OF EMPATHY, ANGER
MANAGEMENT AND THE DEFINITION OF PEACE
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Maite Garaigordobil, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián – Spain

In recent years, the problem of youth violence has caused increasing concern in educational and mental
health professionals worldwide. The study aimed to assess the effects of a program for the prevention of
violence on empathy, expression of feelings of anger, and capacity to define peace-violence. The study uses
an quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest repeated measures and a control group. The sample
comprises 276 Spanish adolescents between ages 15 to 17, 191 experimental participants, 85 controls, 127
males, 149 females. A battery of three assessment instruments was administered before and after the
intervention. The aim of the program is to increase sensitivity towards the victims of violence, promote
respect for human rights, and prevent violence. It consists of 10 intervention sessions lasting three months.
ANOVA results showed that the intervention program: 1) increased the capacity of empathy, the capacity to
perceive cognitively and affectively the emotional states of other human beings (noteworthy in the factor
perspective-taking); 2) increased both the external and the internal control of anger in annoying situations,
decreasing the anger expression index; and 3) increased the capacity to define concepts associated with
peace and violence. This study has practical educational implications and contributes to the validation of an
intervention program that promotes socio-emotional development and has a preventive effect on violence.

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P64
BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN
PUBLIC-PRIVATE AND RELIGIOUS-SECULAR SCHOOLS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Maite Garaigordobil, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián – Spain

Review of studies analyzing the prevalence of bullying/cyberbullying has showed that peer violence has
recently become a relevant problem, present in all countries. From a cognitive-behavioral theoretical
framework, the purpose of the study was to analyze the differences in bullying/cyberbullying between
public-private and religious-secular schools. The sample comprises 3,026 Spanish participants, aged between
12 and 18 years (48.5% males, 51.5% females), included in public (45.6%) and private schools (54.4%).
Cyberbullying: Screening of Peer Harassment (Garaigordobil, 2013) was administered. The investigation
used a descriptive/comparative cross-sectional design. The results showed: 1) In bullying, the quantity of
behaviors suffered, carried out, and observed is similar in public and private centers; in cyberbullying, the
quantity of behaviors suffered and carried out is similar, but a greater quantity of behaviors is observed in
private centers; 2) The quantity of bullying and cyberbullying behaviors suffered by victims and carried out
by aggressors was similar in religious and secular centers, but in religious, more bullying and cyberbullying
behaviors were observed. The debate focuses on the presence of bullying in all the schools, independently of
their socio-economic level and religious orientation. The data suggests the need to implement
psychoeducational intervention programs in childhood and adolescence for improving coexistence and
preventing peer harassment.

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P65
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR: CONNECTION WITH
BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Maite Garaigordobil, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián – Spain

Current concern about antisocial behavior in adolescence, and youth, is the target of this study. Studies that
have evaluated the consequences of antisocial behavior conclude that a significant proportion of
children/adolescents who have this type of behavior, show some kind of mismatch in adulthood. From a
cognitive-behavioral theoretical framework, the goal of this work was to explore the relations among
antisocial behavior, engagement in bullying/cyberbullying, and conflict resolution strategies. The sample
comprised 3,026 Spanish participants, aged between 12 and 18 years (48.5% males, 51.5% females). Using a
descriptive and correlational design, 4 assessment instruments were administered. Antisocial behavior was
self-assessed and parent-assessed, bullying and cyberbullying were also assessed, as were the strategies used
to resolve conflicts. The correlational analyses and analyses of variance confirmed that adolescents and
youth of both sexes with high scores in antisocial behavior were significantly more involved in all the roles
of bullying and cyberbullying (victims, aggressors, and observers) and they used significantly more
aggressive strategies as an interpersonal conflict resolution technique. The study identifies relevant variables
for the design of intervention programs. The discussion focuses on the importance of implementing
psychoeducational prevention and intervention programs targeting antisocial behavior, as well as the role of
the family and society.

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P75
INTUITIVE SKEPTICS AND ANALYTICAL SUPERNATURAL
BELIEVERS
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Marjaana Lindeman, University of Helsinki, Helsinki – Finland
Annika Svedholm-Häkkinen, University of Helsinki, Helsinki – Finland

Several studies have delineated skeptics as strong analytical thinkers and supernatural believers as intuitive
thinkers who make ontological mistakes. We challenged this generalization and analyzed whether believers
and skeptics really are cognitively such homogenous groups as suggested. Because empirical evidence is
scare, we also tested the common view that supernatural beliefs are related to strong mind reading (i.e.,
empathizing) coupled with poor systemizing (i.e., understanding of the physical world). We conducted three
studies with a total of 1122 skeptics and 913 believers. We utilized a cluster analysis, which classifies
participants into natural groups which easily go unnoticed in variable-centered analyses, such as correlational
analyses. In each study, the clustering process identified the above text book cases of skeptics and believers.
These analytical skeptics reported less empathizing, more systemizing abilities and more symptoms of
Asperger syndrome than the other skeptics. The intuitive believers reported more empathizing and less
systemizing than the other believers. These groups were, however, in the minority in each study. Intuitive
and empathic skeptics and analytical supernatural believers with strong systemizing tendencies and
indications of Asperger syndrome were also found. The results indicate that many cognitive profiles may
typify both skeptics and supernatural believers.

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P80
A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF COPYING COMPLEX CHINESE
LETTERS AND FIGURES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHILDREN
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Masuo Koyasu, Graduate School of Education, Kyoto University, Kyoto – Japan
Toru Goshiki, Ryukoku University, Kyoto – Japan

This study involved a longitudinal survey of copying complex Chinese letters and geometric figures in
elementary school children. The participants were part of a group that participated in a Japanese longitudinal
follow-up study starting in 2002. The copying data were collected twice (in January 2011 and in January
2013). Children were asked to copy individually four Chinese letters, a figure composed of two diamond
shapes, and the Rey-Osterrieth figure. Participants in 2011 were 836 children (441 boys and 395 girls, 8;7)
and those in 2013 were 827 children (440 boys and 387 girls, 10;7) from the same pool. In the 2013 data,
gender differences were found in the Chinese letters (p< .01), the composition of two diamond shapes (p<
.01), and the number of elements correctly drawn of the Rey-Osterrieth figure (p< .05). These gender
differences indicate that girls are better at copying than boys. All the correlations between the 4 scores in the
3 copying tasks were positive and statistically significant (ps < .01). Sixteen correlations between the 4
scores from 2011 and those from 2013 were all significant at the 1% level for the boys (r = .21–.48), but only
6 of the 16 were significant for the girls (r = .17–.24). For the boys, four correlations with the corresponding
measures were high (.32–.48). However, for the girls, they were low or non-significant (r = .05–.24). It is
easy to explain the longitudinal data for the boys, but it is more difficult to do so for the girls.

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P81
COGNITIVE TRAINING AS A METHOD OF REHABILITATION
IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
I.A. Ryzhova, Moscow Research Institute of Psychiatry of the Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow Russian Federation

Cognitive disorder isone of the main symptoms in the structure of psychoorganic syndrome and affective
illnesses.Therapy of diseases of the mind should include both medication and non-pharmacological
methods.Psychocorrectionin patients with dement forms of cognitive impairment is focused on creatingof
notebooks of memory that compensatesfor impaired cognitive functions. The scientific viewsof Vygotsky
andLuriaformed the basis of the research.Higher mental function is characterized by interactivity, mediation,
andpossibility of exteriorization of executive control. A new neuropsychologicalrehabilitating program is
designed and realized in the clinic of affective spectrum disorders of Moscow Research Institute of
Psychiatry. Objectives of the training are correction memory, voluntary attention, thinking, voluntary
regulation; andsocial integration of patients. Inclusion criterion in the groups (group size 8–10 people) is
mild cognitive disorder, which is characterized by a loss of concentration, amemory reduction, the
difficulties of self-report and ideation. Participants are patients withanxiety and depressive disorders, and
pre-dementia forms of psychoorganic syndrome. Results of training confirm that in patients:
improvedconcentration, self-report, memory; normalized mood; increased activity, sociability, self-control.
Thus, cognitive training is required for treatment of patients no less than medication which is expensive and
not always effective.

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0001 - 0500

P84
ADVERTISING INFORMATION CONTENT, CONSUMERS'
ATTENTION, AND CONSUMER VALUES: STUDY OF AN
ADVERTISING WEBSITE
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Masami Asakawa, Bunkyo University, Chigasaki – Japan
Masao Okano, Bunkyo University, Chigasaki – Japan

To investigate the relationship between advertisinginformation content and the amount of attention people
pay to it, eye-tracking data were used to examine whether greater attention is paid when individuals assign
importance to the product characteristics described in an advertising websitethan when they do not. A
website describing a functional beveragewith a “Helps me control my weight” message was shown to 32
college students, and their eye movements were recorded using a remote eye-tracking system.A
questionnaire asking about criteria they used for food selection, including “Helps me control my weight,”
was also administered to participants. Differences in the eye-tracking measures between participants with
high and low congruence with the “Helps me control my weight” criterion on the questionnaire were
examined using mean-comparison tests. The results showed that subjects who assign importance to “Helps
me control my weight” had significantly longer total visit duration and total fixation duration on the
message“It helps to decrease fat absorptionfrom your diet," compared with low-congruence subjects.The
former group had significantly more fixation counts on the message than did the latter
group.Moreover,patterns of gaze behavior showed that subjects with high congruence between their food
selection criteria and advertising claims pay attention not only to messagesthat match their food selection
criteria but also to other product features like taste.

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P85
MULTIDIMENTIONAL PHYSICAL SELF-CONCEPT IN
ADOLESCENT FEMALE CLUB SPORT PARTICIPANTS AND
NON-PARTICIPANTS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Petra Dolenc, University of Primorska, Koper – Slovenia

The relationship between physical activity and physical self-perceptions has been widely investigated,
however there is a lack of research focusing on club sport participation among Slovenian adolescents. The
purpose of the study was to examine different components of physical self-concept in relation to regular
sport engagement in adolescent girls. The sample included 140 high school Slovenian students, with a mean
age of 16.6 years. The Physical Self-Description Questionnaire was used to assess multidimensional physical
self-concept. The results indicated that female athletes had higher scores in perceived physical activity,
endurance, sport competence, coordination, strength, flexibility (p< .001), global physical self and selfesteem (p < .05)compared to non-athletes. No differences were found between the groups in perceived
health, appearance and body fat. Moreover, results of multiple regression analysis showed that for the group
of athletes, 40 % of the variance in self-esteem was explained by physical strength. For non-athletes, global
physical self and appearance explained 55 % of the variance in overall self-esteem. The findings suggest that
club sport participation is associated with a more positive physical-self-concept (e.g. perceived physical
abilities)and greater self-esteem of youth. Research results are relevant for the promotion of active, healthy
lifestyle among adolescent girls.

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P90
DIFFERENCE IN GIRLS AND BOYS DAILY STRESS COPING
STRATEGIES
B16. Development and education – Other
Francisco Manuel Morales Rodríguez, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain
Tamara Garcia Medina, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain

It is essential continue with the study of coping during childhood to create a healthy life style. This research
objective is to analyze difference between coping of stress strategies of the day a day used by girls and
boys.* It is also analyzes differences in the use of coping strategies according to the place where they live
(rural or urban environment), the academic performance and the age. Participants were 126 boys and girls
between 9 and 12 years old from different places of Málaga who past the Children’s Coping Scale. This
instrument has trust its psychometric properties by a lot of analysis. The results show that there are
significant differences among the kind of coping strategy and gender, environment where they live, academic
performance and age. It is remarkable that boys employ more than girl the strategy “Indifference”. Also, it
finds that girls and boys from rural environment use more the strategy “Positive attitude” than children from
urban environment. To sum up, we note the utility and importance of these facts in future psychoeducational
intervention programs for improve the adaptation and adjustment of boys and girls opposite daily stressors.

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P95
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL
ATTITUDES DURING ATHLETIC REHABILITATION AND
ADAPTATION AFTER RETURNING TO COMPETITION
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Tomonori Tatsumi, Kio University, Kitakatsuragi-gun – Japan

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between psychological attitudes during
athletic rehabilitation and adaptation after returning to competition.[Subjects] Athletes (N=113) that had
experienced an injury (mean age= 20.22, years, SD= 1.07; mean weeks after stopping sports= 7.98 weeks,
SD= 11.74) participated in this study.[Methods] The subjects were asked to respond to the athletic injury
version of Temporal Perspective Scale (TP-S), Time Dominance Scale, Difficulty Describing Feelings Scale
(DDF-S)and AthleticInjury Psychological Acceptance Scale (AIPA-S). [Results and Discussion] The results
of a cluster analysis indicated three modalities of TP (i.e., positive, neutral, and negative TP-modalities). The
results of an ANOVA showed that the positiveTP-modality was adaptive for future dominance. Lastly, the
causal model in which DDF are mediated by AIPA, and influence on TP-modalities, was examined using
structural equation modeling (SEM). As for three TP-modalities, the dummy variable was used in this
analysis. The results of SEM indicate an indirect effect in which DDF negatively influenced Self-Motivation
(SM; β=-0.19) and Focus on the Present (FP; β=-0.34) of AIPA, and SM positively influenced positive TPmodality(β=0.30), whereas SM negatively influenced negative TP-modality (β=-0.31). [Conclusion] It’s
suggested that intervention to prevent DDFimproved the level of AIPA and the possibility to adaptive return
to competition.

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P97
SCHOOL-BASED SALAD BARS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH
ADOLESCENT STUDENT CONSUMPTION OF FRUIT OR
VEGETABLES
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Adrienne M. Rathert, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans United States
Leann Myers, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans - United
States
Carolyn C. Johnson, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans United States
Lori Andersen, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans - United
States
Keelia O'Malley, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans - United
States

Introduction: Adolescent obesity rates remain high in the United States, particularly among AfricanAmerican and low income populations. Limited access to fruit and vegetables (F/V) has been linked to low
F/V consumption which can contribute to the obesity problem. Using school salad bars (SBs) to promote F/V
consumption among adolescents is a potential obesity-reduction strategy; yet little is known about the F/V
contribution of school SBs relative to other sources. The objective of this study was to identify sources of
F/V consumed by adolescents and to distinguish differences in F/V intake between students who attend
schools with and without Sbs. Methods: 24-hour dietary recalls were administered to 7th-12th grade students
(n=718) attending New Orleans public schools using a web-based dietary recall platform. Sources of food
items were captured simultaneously through a supplemental form. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were
conducted. Results: Results showed 15% of all respondents did not eat lunch. Among students who ate
lunch, the primary source of F/V was the main lunch line in the school cafeteria. Students at schools without
SBs consumed a higher percentage of fruit during lunch (30.5%) relative to the 24-hour period compared to
students at schools with SBs (6.6%). Daily vegetable recommendations were met by only 11% of the
respondents, regardless of a school SB structure; daily fruit recommendations were met by 20% among SB
schools and 31% among non-SB schools. Discussion: Introducing SB structures to the school food
environment might not be enough to influence F/V consumption among adolescents. Further research into
combining such changes with nutritional education and marketing is needed. Findings from this study can
contribute to the knowledge of adolescent dietary behavior and help guide school-based interventions that
seek to increase F/V consumption.

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0001 - 0500

P101
PSYCHOLOGY FOR ADULTS (P4A) DURING CRISIS PERIODS.
AN INNOVATIVE COURSE ON DEVELOPING FACILITATION
SKILLS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Svitlana Olifira, University of Educational Management, Kyiv – Ukraine
Pavlo Lushyn, University of Educational Management, Kyiv – Ukraine
Yevgeniya Dannikova, University of Educational Management, Kyiv – Ukraine

The term “Psychology for Adults” (P4A) originated from the well-known course “Philosophy for Children”,
founded by the American philosopher and educator M. Lipman. The “P4A” course is based on his original
pedagogical heritage as well as the Ecofacilitative approach of the Ukrainian scholar P. Lushyn. When
involved into a community viewed as self-regulated and dynamic, a person naturally acquires operative
knowledge of psychology and self-direction during the transitional periods. The course belongs to that part
of Applied Psychology which allows finding uncommon solutions without clinical help which is facilitation.
This field of practice aims at its most at the extremely dynamic and challenging life situations having long
life perspective and significance. P4A is so to say a “buffer subject” allowing adults to open the boundaries
of educational systems, transforming them into personal constructs. It is a form of providing non-clinical and
mostly informal psychological and pedagogical help by way of developing and utilizing a real-time
communicative knowledge – as soon as the need for it appears. The outcome the participants acquire is
tolerance for ambiguity as the capacity to cope with dynamic and unstructured situations. The aims of P4A
are: 1) to scan the buffer zone between the in service training and professional and personal life, 2) to
collectively construct the potential for personal, professional and social life solutions.

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0001 - 0500

P103
THE CONCEPT OF MEMORY IN BRAZILIAN CULTURE
ACCORDING TO ITS DIFFERENT TEMPORALITIES
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Marina Massimi, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil

Psychological concepts can be apprehended in their constitution in the culture as being composed of several
sedimented layers according to different regimes of historicity. We shall take here the concept of memory in
the Brazilian culture. We understand that Brazilian psychology is mestizo, in the sense that it is constituted
by a complex cultural process, where different regimes of historicity intertwine themselves, and where
different socio-cultural subjects contribute. In all cultures that constitute the contexture of colonial Brazilian
society, we found certain points of convergence regarding meaning and function of memory: 1) Memory is
not mere psychical activity: it involves objects that are stored and represented by images, and its good
functioning demands spatial schemas: the memory places. Mental scripts and architectures of mnemonics
tradition of the medieval West, when appropriated and recreated in Brazil, were employed to bring life to
parades, processions, carriages, pictures, music, text, and dance. There was displacement and diversification
concerning the memory places; in some way, however, this is the same topic structure of memory, a common
axis where different traditions meet and converge themselves creating a common substrate. 2) There is a
close relationship between memory and identity of Brazilian people: memory by the narrative is constitutive
of identity in indigenous communities; memory condensed into gestures, chants, and rituals are the link that
keeps alive the root of identity of the African peoples deported at the time of slavery, as well as the
belonging of the Lusitanian settlers to their land of origin; memory is the resource for self-knowledge in the
conception of the Jesuit missionaries in Brazil.

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0001 - 0500

P104
ASYMPTOTIC PROPERTIES OF THE BAYES MODAL
ESTIMATORS OF ITEM PARAMETERS IN ITEM RESPONSE
THEORY
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Haruhiko Ogasawara, Otaru University of Commerce, Otaru – Japan

Asymptotic cumulants of the Bayes modal estimators of item parameters using marginal likelihood in item
response theory are derived up to the fourth order with added higher-order asymptotic variances under
possible model misspecification. Among them, only the first asymptotic cumulant and the higher-order
asymptotic variance for an estimator are different from those by maximum likelihood. Corresponding results
for studentized Bayes estimators and asymptotically bias-corrected ones are also obtained. It was found that
all the asymptotic cumulants of the bias-corrected Bayes estimator up to the fourth order and the higherorder asymptotic variance are identical to those by maximum likelihood with bias correction. Numerical
illustrations are given with simulations in the case when the 2-parameter logistic model holds. In the
numerical illustrations, the maximum likelihood and Bayes estimators are used, where the same independent
log-normal priors are employed for discriminant parameters and the hierarchical model is adopted for the
prior of difficulty parameters.

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0001 - 0500

P106
RECALL OF SLOGANS PRESENTED IN PLAIN TEXT, IN TEXT
WITH THEIR LOGO, OR AUDITORILY: AN EXPERIMENTAL
STUDY
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Sara Verbrugge, University of Leuven, Leuven - BelgiumNatacha Goos, University of Leuven, Leuven –
Belgium

We conducted an experiment with 150 participants that tested for slogan recall. Slogans contribute, together
with the brand name and logo, to the identity of a brand (Kohli, Leuthesser&Suri, 2007).Therefore slogan
recall is essential for brand awareness (Kohli, Thomas &Suri, 2013). Studies have shown that in the short
term auditory elements are better retained in memory than elements presented visually, because of the echo
they leave behind (Penney, 1989). Conversely, Cohen, Horowitz & Wolfe (2009) conclude that elements
represented visually are more easily retained in memory over time. In our experiment, slogans and brands
were presented in plain text, text combined with logo or auditorily. Moreover, slogans varied in complexity
(easy, medium, difficult). Participants were tested immediately after having run through 30 slogans and
having had to answer distractor questions. Participants were also tested after a few days. Several measures
were analyzed. Overall, the complexity/difficulty of the slogans played a major role for their recall. As for
spontaneous recall of slogans and aided slogan recall: immediate recall was better than delayed recall for the
condition plain text and text with logo. For the auditory condition, no difference was found between
immediate and delayed recall. Both rates being as low as in the other two delayed recall conditions. We will
discuss the implications of this research for visual and auditory memory, advertising and their interaction.

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0001 - 0500

P107
INITIAL TESTING DOES NOT NECESSARILY AFFECT
EYEWITNESS RECALL ASSESSED BY SPECIFIC
QUESTIONING
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Malen Migueles, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Alaitz Aizpurua Sanz, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Somalia
Elvira Garcia-Bajos, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain

In real eyewitness situations, open recall procedures are followed by a more specific questioning about the
witnessed event. In this study, we examined whether initial testing affects later recall of actions and details
of an event. Participants were presented with a video of a bank robbery and then completed an initial
assessment, which involved either free event recall or answering specific questions about the actions or
details surrounding the event; a fourth group, with no initial testing, served as the control condition. In the
final test correct and incorrect answers for actions and details of the event, accuracy and response confidence
were analysed. Initial testing did not affect recall nor response confidence. Participants correctly recalled
more actions than details, and the mean accuracy reached 75% for actions but was at random level of 50%
for details. Confidence was higher for correct than incorrect responses and for details than for actions.
Results show that eyewitnesses have better memory for conceptual than perceptual information, and that
give higher confidence for details, which subjectively add veracity to their testimony, than to generic
information. These findings should be taken into account when elaborating evaluation procedures in order to
gather the most of reliable information from an eyewitness of a crime.

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0001 - 0500

P109
THE EFFECTS OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN EFFORTFUL
CONTROL AND EMOTION REGULATION ON MENTAL
HEALTH
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Ayano Yoshida, Tohoku Fukushi University, Sendai – Japan

Effective self-regulation and emotion regulation are dependent on executive attention. The temperamental
variable related to the development of executive attention is called effortful control (EC), which represents
the ability to inhibit a dominant response to perform a sub-dominant response (e.g., Poster and Rothbart,
2000). Previous studies indicate a negative relationship between aggression and EC (Rothbart et al., 1994),
and research also suggests the possibility of an association between individual differences in EC, emotional
experience, and emotion inhibition (Yamagata et al., 2005). However, a causal relationship between these
variables has not been verified. In this study, we tried to clarify the causal relationship of EC, emotion
regulation, and mental health. Participants included 79 Japanese undergraduates (male = 12, female = 67,
mean age = 19.92 years, SD = 1.27), who completed the following scales: a Japanese version of an EC scale
for adults (Yamagata, et al., 2005), a Japanese version of an emotion regulation questionnaire (Gross and
John, 2003), a depression scale (Suzuki, et al., 1989), and a fulfillment scale (Ohno, 1984). The EC scale
assessed (a) inhibitory control, (b) activation control, and (c) attentional control. Structural equation
modeling showed that the EC subscale for attentional control was associated with emotion regulation (β =
.84), and emotion regulation was associated with depression (β = -.55) and fulfillment (β = .55). The values
for the GFI, CFI, and RMSEA were .96, .99, and .04, respectively, suggesting that the fit was adequate. The
results suggest that EC, especially attentional control, plays an important role in promoting mental health
through emotion regulation.

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0001 - 0500

P112
LEARNING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORT PRACTICE
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Claudio Giovanni Cortese, University of Turin, Turin – Italy

During the 1990's the WHO identified a set of 10 abilities for adaptive and positive behaviors, defining them
as life skills (LSs). The study was aimed to verify: whether playing football in the youth section of a football
club is considered a helpful experience to learn LSs; which of these LSs are learned more frequently; if
differences exist among LS learned by subjects belonging to different football clubs or age groups. The study
involved 721 athletes belonging to the youth sections of two Italian football clubs, a professional and an
amateur one, and was performed by 109 focus groups. The answers provided by the participants were
analyzed using a paper-and-pencil technique. Data analysis has allowed the identification of 69 learnings that
could be classified within the 10 LSs. The LS that gained the most learnings is "increasing personal
confidence and abilities to assume control". Professionals players had more frequently learnt the “managing
feelings” skill, while amateurs had more frequently learnt the “cooperation and teamwork” skill. Participants
aged 8-14 had more frequently learnt the “increasing personal confidence and abilities to assume control”
skill, while participants aged 15-20 had more frequently learnt the “negotiation/refusal” skill. Results of the
study may favor both the investment of economical resources in youth sports and the development of
training initiatives aimed at coaches, managers, athletes and parents.

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0001 - 0500

P113
HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT: BURNOUT AND COPING
STRATEGIES IN A NEPRHOLOGY-DIALYSIS ÉQUIPE
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Maria Monica Ratti, San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Giulia Bruna Delli Zotti, San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Claudia Rossi, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Lucio Sarno, San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Pasquale Magro, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Donatella Spotti, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy

Aims: The aim of the study is the assessment of burnout, coping strategies and quality of life in health care
providers.Background:Burnout is a reaction resulting from prolonged exposure to emotional and
interpersonal stressors during work. Dialysis Service is an environment that requires a very intense helping
relationship between patients-équipe. Methods and Results: The sample is composed of 40 subjects who
work in Nephrology-Dialysis Unit of San Raffaele Hospital. The instruments used are MBI,CISS-2,SF36.The average levels of Burnout are 14,38;sd:10,98 (Emotional Exhaustion), 4,68;sd:4,98
(Depersonalization) and 37,45;sd:5,71 (Personal Accomplishment).The more frequently used coping strategy
is the Task-Centered one (M:28.25),the less used is the Avoidance-Centered one (M:13.68).The research
shows a negative correlation between the Emotional Exhaustion and the Task-Centered strategies(r=.454,p=.003) and a good state of general health of workers (PCS:51.7, MCS:47.6).Conclusions:Results
indicate that the burnout levels aren’t particularly high, but there are high levels of Emotional Exhaustion
(25%) and Depersonalization (22,5%) in the sample,which could represent the first step towards a lack of
motivation and a deterioration of the helping relationship. Implications:This research highlights the
importance of psychological interventions to safeguarding the psychophysical well-being of operators,
patients and, therefore, the hospital environment too

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0001 - 0500

P124
POST-DISASTER ADVERSITY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
RESILIENCE: DOES HOW PEOPLE COPE MATTER?
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Gözde Ikizer, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Ayse Nuray Karanci, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Canay Dogulu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Severe disaster experiences are often associated with poor mental health functioning. Adverse life conditions
following disasters, coupled with pre-existing vulnerabilities such as maladaptive coping, may hinder
psychological resilience of survivors. The study aimed to understand the role of coping styles in the
association between post-disaster adversity and psychological resilience, as indicated by low severity of
posttraumatic symptoms (PTS), in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquakes in Van, Turkey.360 disaster
survivors were delivered the Ways of Coping Inventory to assess coping styles, and the Impact of Event
Scale-Revised to measure severity of PTS. Additionally, they were asked questions about loss in domains of
properties and material goods, employment/working conditions, social relationships, and health.A series of
regression analyses revealed that helplessness coping/self-blame mediated the relationship between postquake adversity and PTS. The findings suggested that while adverse experiences in the post-disaster phase
may hinder psychological resilience, how survivors cope with those adversities is also important for
psychological functioning. Efforts to reduce adversity in disaster areas and to help survivors build relatively
more adaptive coping strategies are crucial to increase individuals’ capacities of coping and to build a culture
of resilience.

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0001 - 0500

P127
DETERMINE STRESS IN NURSING STUDENTS OF MEDICAL
SCIENCES UNIVERSITIES OF TEHRAN IN FIRST MENTAL
HEALTH CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Soolmaz Almasi Tork, Shahid Beheshti Medical of Scinces University, Shahid Beheshti Nursing &
Midwifery School, Tehran – Iran
Jamileh Mohtashami, Shahid Beheshti Medical of Scinces University, Shahid Beheshti Nursing &
Midwifery School, Tehran – Iran
Froozan Atash Zadeh Shorideh, Shahid Beheshti Medical of Scinces University, Shahid Beheshti Nursing &
Midwifery School, Tehran – Iran
Nezhat Shakeri, Shahid Beheshti Medical of Scinces University, Shahid Beheshti Nursing & Midwifery
School, Tehran – Iran

Background and Purpose: Many nursing students show negative attitudes in mental health clinical
experiences, which can be a barrier to implement a therapeutic relationship. This descriptive correlational
study aimed to assess the level of stress among nursing students in Medical Sciences Universities at Tehran
in the first mental health clinical experiences. Materials and methods: All the 6th Semester's students at
ShahidBeheshti , Tehran and Iran Schooles of Nursing and Midwifery during the first and second semester
of 2013-2014 were selected in total counting manner (220 students). Data collection included demographic
information and stress self-made questionnaire that validated and made reliable by content and internal
consistency methods respectively. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by SPSS
ν 18. Results: The mean score of stress was higher than average (44.19± 10.15). Four point two percent of
students had low , 67 percent moderate and twenty eight point eight percent had high stress. From 5 domains
of mental health clinical experience the highest and lowest level of stress related to "lack of knowledge and
professionals skills" and "assignment and workload", respectively. The results of t-test and ANOVA showed
that mean scores of stress by sex and marital status had statistically significant difference (p-value 0.01 and
0.03 respectively). Conclusion: Due to the impact of stress on physical and mental health, it is necessary to
prepare strategies for students to become familiar with techniques for problem-solving and stress
management.

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0001 - 0500

P129
AGE DIFFERENCES IN DAILY AFFECT: AN EXPERIENCESAMPLING USING THE CIRCUMPLEX MODEL
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Zvjezdana Prizmic-Lasen, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis - United States
Randy Larsen, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis - United States

The goal of the study was to test for age differences in the range of affective states defined by the circumplex
model of affect using daily data from an experience sampling study. The circumplex model of affect is
defined by 2 dimensions: valence (pleasant- unpleasant) and level of arousal(high-low). Subjects (N=115)
were divided into young, middle and older age groups. They completed on-line reports consecutively for 60
days each. They rated 8 affective scales described by 2 adjectives each: High-arousal unpleasant (nervous,
irritable), Unpleasant (sad, unhappy), Low-arousal unpleasant (bored, sluggish), Low-arousal (passive,
sleepy), Low-arousal pleasant (relaxed, calm), Pleasant (happy, pleased), High-arousal pleasant (excited,
enthusiastic) and High-arousal (full of energy, strong). Group comparisons by age showed that older subjects
reported being less nervous, bored and passive during the day then their younger and middle aged
counterparts. Both older and middle aged subjects were also less unhappy and sad than younger subjects,
while older subjects were more relaxed and calm than their younger counterparts. Unpleasant affects,
regardless of the arousal dimension, were felt less by older people than younger people. Positive affective
states were experienced similar across the age groups. Pleasant affects with low-arousal were experienced
more by older people in comparison to younger people. The importance of age differences in specific affect
dimensions is discussed.

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P130
FACTORS AFFECTING TO POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS
SYMPTOMS OF NORTH KOREAN ADOLESCENT DEFECTORS
IN SOUTH KOREA
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Hyun-Kyun Shin, Chonnam National University, Gwangju - Republic Of Korea
Hee Kyung Kim, Dongshin University, Naju - Republic of Korea

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that influence the post-traumatic stresssymptoms of
North Korean adolescent defectors in South Korea. Demographic factors such as gender, age, existence of
parents, separation from parents, frequency of forced repatriation, and duration in South Korea, along with
factors such as low self-esteem, academic stress, and family problems as psychological factors, were
included in this study. The study consisted of 380 adolescent participants aged 13-24 with 170 males, 210
females, and a mean duration in South Korea of 29.35months. The measurements were post-traumatic stress
symptoms, low self-esteem, academic stress, and the family problems scales of Psychological State
Inventory for North Korean Adolescent Refugees. The results of a multiple regression analysis showed that
the existence of parents, separation from parents, and duration in South Korea explained 11% of the
variance, along with low self-esteem being a strongly influencing factor contributing to an additional 29% of
the variance. The interaction among self-esteem, academic stress, and family problems was also significant
but explained only 1% of the variance. The conclusions were that low self-esteem has a major role in posttraumatic stress symptoms and may moderate to stress and family problems. These findings have some
implications for the intervention of post-traumatic stress symptoms in order to adjust to South Korean
society and improve mental health.

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0001 - 0500

134
THE EFFECTS OF RETENTION INTERVAL AND INTERGROUP
BIAS ON EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY AND ATTRIBUTION OF
GUILT IN TURKEY
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Nihan Selin Soylu, Ege University, Izmir - TurkeyEzgi Mehmetoglu, Ege University, Izmir – Turkey

Memory may distort and it may be influenced by some factors such as suggestions (Loftus, 2002) or
stereotypes (Shapiro, 2009). For instance, for the same crime case, people may attribute more guilt to a
member of out-group than a member of in-group or people may tend to give harsher punishments to outgroup member than in-group member (Lindholm & Christianson, 2010). In the first study 128 students
(religious/not religious) participated. Two short films were recorded. 61 of the participants watched the first
version where perpetrator was a woman wearing a head scarf (religious looking) and 67 of them watched the
second version where perpetrator was the same woman but not wearing a head scarf. 84 of the subjects
answered questions about some details of the film, attribution of guilt to perpetrator and the effect of
religious beliefs on their life, immediately after the presentation and 44 of them replied 2 weeks later.
Results have shown that, there was a statistically significant difference between the groups of long and short
retention interval in the aspect of attribution only for participants who indicated stronger effects of religious
beliefs. In the second study, short films and question form were enhanced to be clearer. The number of
participants increased. Data collection and analysis is will be completed, and the results will be discussed in
terms of eyewitness memory and attribution of guilt.

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P142
DIFFERENTIAL-DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS OF THE
UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTORS’ ACADEMIC MOBILITY ON
DIFFERENT STAGES OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Svitlana Paschenko, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv – Ukraine
Ivan Danyliuk, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv – Ukraine
Olena Vlasova, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv – Ukraine

Academic mobility (AM) is a factor of professional socialization and a characteristic of teaching staff
professionalism which could be seen as a marker of their psychological readiness to retranslation/acceptance
of academic values, skills and competences. The purpose is discovering characteristics of the lecturers’
professional self-consciousness which correlate meaningfully with AM on all the stages of their professional
development. Exposure of AM markers has been carried out with the help of semantic differential method,
TST (Kuhn&McPartland) and the inventory GLOBIDMAR (Yermolayeva) in our modification. N=302.
Empirical data approved to define the key differential-diagnostic markers of AM represented in professional
self-consciousness of the university instructors on the main stages of their professional development. The
professional adaptation stage is defined by such structural components of self-consciousness as normoriented self-actualization and psychological knowledge; the stage of self-realization – by scientific-research
knowledge; the stage of mastership – by globalization identity, psychological and scientific-research
knowledge, values of self-realization and acceptance. The differential-diagnostic markers of AM are specific
for each stage of the educators’ professional genesis. They appeared to be both positive and negative. As far
as the distinguished differential-diagnostic markers are factually the characteristics of academically mobile
university lecturers it is worth to view them as targets of psycho-correctional influence which aim is an
intensification of development of professional self-consciousness and mobile professional behavior of the
teaching subjects.

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0001 - 0500

P143
OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM TEAM PERFORMANCE BY
LATERAL THINKING TECHNIQUES IN THE TRAINING OF
LOW ENFORCEMENT
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Androsiac Eugen Valentin, Ministry of Interior, Bucharest – Romania

The term "lateral thinking" was first used in 1967 by dr. Edward de Bono, it proposed to designate a
systematic process of innovative thinking, logical thinking beyond limiting patterns. Lateral thinking
techniques improve a team’s ability to solve problems. Objective: Design a program to enhance the
performance teamby applying successive lateral thinking techniques. Method: apply lateral thinking
exercises, observe team advances and calculate the indicates statistics. Results: Analysis and interpretation of
data obtained indicate a positive trend of performance improvement of the group after the program
performance tuning by lateral thinking techniques. Individuals enjoy collaborative effective communication,
mutual support, freedom, initiative, through exercises such as: "Breaking the ice", "Meanings", "The
impossible can be possible", "The news". Conclusion: Always a group is more productive and creative than
an individual one, and collective efforts will be appreciated and valued. Lateral thinking techniques applied
successively to the group optimizes its performance. Reflection: The main principle of lateral thinking is the
way you look at a situation. That way is not unique, but it is one of several possible ways. If we think like
that, things would change much in our society. We will not talk about who is right and who is wrong, we will
not believe that our view is the only valid and we will be more cooperative with others.

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0001 - 0500

P144
HETEROGENEITY OF COGNITIVE ANOSOGNOSIA IN
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Emilie Avondino, Université de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Pascal Antoine, Université de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France

Aim. This study concern the confirmation of heterogenic nature of anosognosia and the highlighting of
cognitive correlates. Introduction. Anosognosia is a multifactorial phenomenon affecting all person’s
dimensions, especially with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A recent study (Antoine et al., 2013) shows that
anosognosia of memory deficits differs from that of other cognitive processes. This study attempts to
confirm distinction between levels of anosognosia and to determine its predictors. Method. Severity of
dementia was assessed in 100 AD patients by MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) and DRS (Dementia
Rating Scale). A score of anosognosia was calculated by the prediction-performance task MISAwareness
from the DRS to evaluate attention, initiation, conceptualization, construction and memory. Results. AD
patients overestimate their performances. All scores of anosognosia are inter-correlated, except for memory;
in the same way, all anosognosia scores in the exception of memory were correlated with the overall
neuropsychological functioning. Discussion. We confirm the anosognosia of memory deficits’ double
dissociation, neither correlated with other cognitive domains or impacted by the global cognitive
functioning. However, DRS is a screening test, a new study is planned with specific neuropsychological
tests. Implications. A best knowledge of these different levels will make care more accessible to patients
through the adaptation of speech, based on how he apprehends his disease.

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0001 - 0500

P153
“THEY SAY TIME HEALS IT…IT DOESN’T”: BEREAVEMENT
EXPERIENCES OF PAKISTANI WOMEN FOLLOWING INFANT
MORTALITY
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
Romana Farooq, University of Leeds, Leeds - United Kingdom
Ghazala Mir, University of Leeds, Leeds - United Kingdom
Fiona Thorne, University of Leeds, Leeds - United Kingdom

The death of an infant can be a painful and distressing experience (Boyle, 1997). Reactions to and
adjustments following the loss are often connected with the social, cultural and political position of the
mother(Boone, 1985). Socially disadvantaged women, particularly West African, Caribbean, Pakistani and
Bangladeshi women experience the highest rate of infant mortality in the UK (ONS, 2013, 2014). Despite
this, there is evidence that these women are underrepresented in decision making bodies for maternity
services (Mir et al, 2013). As a result their voices are most often left unheard and their experiences
overlooked. Co-constructing their narratives can be an extremely powerful experience for practitioners and
an empowering process for the women themselves. This paper presents the findings from one of the first
research projects to explore the “seldom heard”bereavement narratives of bereaved Pakistani women as they
navigate health services. The paper explores ideas around the impact of disadvantage on women’s
empowerment and “voice”, their accounts of dealing with the professional world and the multiple “stories of
blame” associated with the death of an infant. The narratives document the impact of “non-existent”
bereavement support, the importance of religion and the power of sharing stories in the process of healing.
Women’s narratives also suggest ways in which services could better meet their needs.

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0001 - 0500

P155
ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS AND THEIR BREAK-UPS OF THE
CONTEMPORARY ADOLESCENCES IN JAPAN
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Koshi Makino, Setsunan University, Neyagawa – Japan

The purpose of this study was to investigate the romantic relationships of the modern university student in
Japan. The participants were 194 undergraduates (65 males, 129 females). The average age is 19.19 years
old. About 40 % of the participants were freshmen. 54 students(about 30%) of them have never experienced
romantic love before. 60 participants answered the questionnaire about their present romantic love relations.
Results of the survey indicated as follows: (1) 70 % of the students had a lover of the same age. (2) About 70
% had their romantic relations for within 1 year so far. (3) Men confessed their love, and women were
confessed by men. (4) Lovers met one to three times a week, and contacted with e-mail from both sides. (5)
They did not have any clear idea about their future relationships. 85 participants answered the questionnaire
about their past longest romantic love relations and their break-ups. Results indicated as follows: (1) About
60 % had one or two lovers before, and their lovers were the same age. (2) About 80 % had their romantic
relations no longer than one year. (3) 70% of students kissed and 30% had sexual relations. (4) About their
break-ups, man and woman replied that they began to talk about parting from one’s side. (5) The main
reasons of the break-ups are“differences in values”and“uncertain”. (6) They had talks of parting one or two
times. They recovered within 1 month from the break-ups and half of them were sent back to a friend.

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P157
THE EFFECT OF CONGRUENCE OF ARGUMENT STANCE AND
PERSONAL STANCE ON MYSIDE BIAS IN WRITTEN
COMMUNICATION
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Ruey-Yun Horng, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China
Jou-Yu Wang, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China

This study aimed to examine the effects of argumentation practice on reducing myside bias. Subjects in
argumentation conditions were asked to argue for or against a claim, which might be congruent or
incongruent with their personal stance. The transfer effect of argumentation practice was measured by
subjects’ performance in the second issue in which all subjects argued for their own position. Results showed
that subjects who argued against the claim recalled significantly more counterarguments in the text than
those argued for the claim, indicating a reduction in myside bias. But they did not differ significantly from
the control group. In the second issue, subjects whose personal stance was positive and argument stance was
negative in the first issue recalled significantly more counterarguments than those whose personal stance and
argument stance were both positive. Besides, subjects whose personal stance was negative and argument
stance was positive in the first issue recalled significantly more counterarguments than the control group. It
suggests that the effect of incongruent argument stance on reducing myside bias can transfer to the second
issue. Subjects’ rating of their endorsement for the 1st claim before and after the argument practice also
showed that arguing against the claim might reduce myside bias. However, the endorsement ratings before
and after argument for the 2nd issue were only affected by subjects’ personal stance.

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0001 - 0500

P158
THE EFFECT OF PROTEST EXPERIENCE AND POWER
CHANGE ON DISTRIBUTOR’S DECISION-MAKING
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Ruey-Yun Horng, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China
Kei-Ling Hsu, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of protest experience and power change on
distributor’s decision making. One hundred and sixty-eight college students played three games in the study.
In game 1, all participants played the receivers role in a dictator game and received an unfair offer from the
dictator. Only participants in the experimental group were given an opportunity to send a protest message to
the dictator. In the following two games, all participants played the distributor’s role and had to make a
decision about how to share a sum of money (NT$30000 ~50000) with their partners. In game 2, the power
size (large vs. small) was manipulated by the type of game (dictator game vs. ultimatum game) they played.
In game 3, the power change (gain vs. loss) was manipulated by a change in the type of game (from
ultimatum game to dictator game vs. from dictator game to ultimatum game). The result showed that,
participants who chose to protest to the unfair distribution were less selfish in the second game than the
control group. But the effect of the protest disappeared in the third game. Results also showed that larger
power breeds larger selfishness and as power increases, people become more selfish, and vice versa. It
suggests that the protest experience can restrain a person’s tendency to make self-interested decision, but this
effect is meteoric.

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0001 - 0500

P160
FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP: WHICH OUTCOMES FOR
ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION?
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Michela Loi, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Maria Chiara Di Guardo, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy

A growing number of university entrepreneurial courses has risen in the last decade. The effectiveness of
these initiatives, then, has been indicated as an urgent topic to be addressed in order to help policy makers to
understand the real impact of entrepreneurial education. In this vein, this study reports preliminary results of
an empirical investigation aiming at (1) verifying the impact of an entrepreneurial university course and (2)
elucidating the most important correlations between training inputs and achieved outcomes. A pre and posttest design was followed to collect data and a multidimensional definition of learning was embraced to set
training outcomes. Accordingly, cognitive outcomes, attitudes and skills were monitored in a sample of 60
students, although a set of repeated measure Anova was only possible for 14 students to be performed.
Findings show that entrepreneurial training course, focusing on experiential learning, fosters especially
attitudes and skills than cognitive outcomes. A higher level of self-efficacy in making decision and a lower
level of pessimism for the future were observed after the course, while no significant increase towards an
entrepreneurial career choice was recorded. The entrepreneurial performance during training was correlated
with having parents entrepreneurs, an entrepreneurial career orientation and a lower level of pessimism.
These results deserve to be corroborated in a larger sample size supported by a control group.

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0001 - 0500

P175
THE EMOTIONAL BURDEN OF CUSTOMER SERVICE WORK
AND ITS EFFECT ON JOB BURNOUT
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Dorota Szczygiel, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sopot, Warsaw – Poland
Lukasz Baka, Jan Dlugosz University, Czestochowa – Poland
Roza Bazinska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sopot, Warsaw – Poland

The aim of the study was to verify the hypothesis that emotional labor (EL, i.e., the process by which service
workers manage their true feelings in order to display organizationally desired emotions) mediates the
relationship between negative emotions (NE) experienced by employees during interactions with clients and
burnout. Participants (N=214) were presented with a list of adjectives describing emotions and asked to rate
the extent to which they experienced each emotion while interacting with a client. Participants also
completed measures of burnout and EL (deep and surface acting). To test our hypothesis, we conducted
hierarchical multiple regression analyses on two aspects of burnout: emotional exhaustion (EE) and
depersonalization (DEP). Predictor variables were entered into each regression analysis in three steps.
Demographic variables in Step 1, positive and negative emotions in Step 2, and EL strategies in Step 3. NE
predicted both EE and DEP, but their significance diminished after EL strategies were entered into the
regression analysis. However, findings indicate that only surface acting (i.e., the expression of required
emotions without changing one’s true inner feelings) significantly predicts EE and DEP. Mediation analyses
revealed that surface EL is a mediator between NE and both EE and DEP. Hence, this study extends previous
findings by demonstrating that the relationship between NE experienced while interacting with customers
and burnout is mediated by EL.

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0001 - 0500

P176
READING THE ACT OF PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATIONS:
EFFECTS ON FACIAL ATTRACTIVENESS AND SEX BIAS IN
SELECTION DECISION
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Tzyy-Jiun Lung, Business management, Huan Chuang, Hsin Chu - Taiwan, Province of China

Many scholars are interested in reducing facial attractiveness and sex selection decision and they gave us a
lot of propositions, but no one studied the effects of reading the Act of the prohibitions of discriminations on
facial attractiveness and sex bias in selection. 120 selectors read the Act on prohibition of discriminations or
not before rate 6 photos (genders x facial attractions x sex-type jobs). The 2x2x2x2 design included 4 withinsubjects variables. An univariation no repeat-measures analysis conducted the composite score show an
effect of reading the Act of prohibitions of discriminations on the sex-type jobs and genders bias, but no
effects on the facial attraction bias.

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0001 - 0500

P180
WHITE MATTER ALTERATIONS AND SYMPTOM
DIMENSIONS MODELS IN OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE
DISORDER: A DTI STUDY
A04. General issues and basic processes – Psychobiology
Laura Muzzarelli, IRCSS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Mario Mazza, IRCSS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Irene Bollettini, IRCSS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Sara Poletti, IRCSS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Enrico Smeraldi, IRCSS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Francesco Benedetti, IRCSS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is highly heterogeneous, and probably best described by a
multidimensional model involving several symptom dimensions, whose number and phenotypes are debated.
We investigated, through TBSS, white matter (WM) alterations associated with OCD in 58 patients and 58
matched healthy controls (HC). Then we tested two different symptom dimensions models within OCD
patients for both current and onset symptom dimension. We observed a widespread decrease of FA and
increase of RD between OCD patients and HC, carried however by the effect of previous and current
medications. In the analysis of symptom dimensions, only a finer-grained model was associated with WM
correlates. Patients having current Symmetry dimension show a decrease in RD and MD in a large cluster
involving the body of corpus callosum and left WM regions. Patients having Doubt/Checking dimension at
onset show a widespread decrease of AD. Patients having Rituals/Superstition dimension at onset show an
increase in FA in the genu of corpus callosum, bilateral posterior limb of the internal capsule, and bilateral
anterior thalamic radiations. Our results support a multidimensional model of OCD, and suggest that the
distinction of clinically homogenous dimensions is necessary for the identification of neural correlates. We
confirm the effect of medications on WM, and we evidence, for the first time, that onset symptom
dimensions are associated with enduring alterations of brain structure.

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0001 - 0500

P184
SPORTS EXPERIENCE AND THE ACQUISITION OF DRIVING
SKILLS
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Kan Shimazaki, Waseda University, Tokorozawa – Japan
Daisuke Hirata, Mujico Create Co.,Ltd., Hirosaki – Japan
Ai Nakamura, Waseda University, Tokorozawa – Japan
Toshiro Ishida, Waseda University, Tokorozawa – Japan

Driver’s training can be classified into several areas: manipulation skills, perceiving the end of the vehicle,
awareness of traffic, understanding traffic signs, and knowing traffic laws. As with driving, playing sports
involves appropriate body manipulation, situation awareness, and understanding rules. For this study, we
hypothesized that sports experience in high school would affect the acquisition of driving skills. We
identified 22 skills that driving students had to acquire during their training. After they had trained for each
skill, we asked the students by questionnaire to indicate how successfully they had learned the skill. To
reveal student overconfidence, we asked the instructors the same questions. The ANOVA for the basic skills
revealed the significant main effect of sports experience. Students who had sports experience were evaluated
more highly than those with no sports experience. Significant interactions were observed for curves, narrow
roads, lane changes, and simulators. For these skills, the self-evaluation of students with sports experience
was higher, but instructor evaluations were not affected by sports experience. While sports experience can
confer an advantage in acquiring basic driving skills, it can also create overconfidence.

1328

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0001 - 0500

P189
THE ROLE OF PARENTAL AUTONOMY SUPPORT AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTROL IN URBAN AND RURAL
CHINESE ADOLESCENTS’ ADJUSTMENT
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Li Lin, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong – China
Qian Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong – China

There has been much debate on how parental autonomy support (AS; e.g., “My parents allow me to make
choices whenever possible”) and psychological control (PC; e.g., “My parents say that I should feel guilty
when I do not meet their expectations”)may affect adolescents’ adjustment differently across cultures, given
varying emphasis onadolescent autonomy vs. parental authority. Recent attention has been paid to withinculture variations such as between urban and rural areas due possibly to differential economic
developmentand modernization. This study thus compared314 urban (155 girls) and 536 rural (293 girls)
Chinese 7th graders (Mage=13.56years, SD=.52). Students reported on parentalAS and PC,their
emotionalwell-being (WB; life satisfaction, self-esteem and depression – reversed keyed) and academic
relative autonomy(RA) – greater autonomous (e.g., “I do my homework because it’s fun”) vs. controlled
motivation (e.g., “I do my homework because I’ll get in trouble if I don’t”). Regression analyses showed that
1) the greater parental AS, the higherstudents’WB (β=.34) andRA(β=.18), while these links were stronger
among urban (βs=.52 and.31) vs.rural students (βs=.34 and .18), βs=.14 and .10 for the effect of
area(1=urban; 0=rural); 2) the greater parental PC, the lowerstudents’WB(β=-.32) and RA (β=-.14), while
these links were stronger amongurban (βs=-.45 and -.28) vs.rural students (βs=-.34 and -.14), βs=-.14 and .10 for the effect of area;ps=.043to<.001.

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0001 - 0500

P193
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF A CHINESE VERSION OF
THE INTERPERSONAL MINDFULNESS IN PARENTING SCALE
(IM-P)
F12. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics – Mindfulness
Ying Ma, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong – China
Angela Siu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong – China

Interest in mindfulness-based parenting interventions is growing recently. However, there is only one
research investigating the psychometric properties of the Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting Scale (IMP)in Dutch. Our study will validate the Chinese version of the IM-P in a general population sample of
Chinese parents and compare our results with previous Dutch research. At first we will use exploratory
factor analysis to explore factor structure of the IM-P.Then we will confirm the structure using confirmatory
factor analysis. What’s more, we will inspect the convergent validity of IM-P with Mindfulness Attention
Awareness Scale (MAAS), and the correlation of IM-P with parent depression, stress and life satisfaction.At
last, according to the theoretical model of mindful parenting proposed by Ducan et al. (2009), we will
investigate the relationship between mindful parenting and their children’s well-being. The result can make
contribution to the measurement of mindfulparenting, and is also important for further mindful parenting
study in China.In addition, our study can provide a new perspective towards the difference of mindful
parenting between Asian and European culture.

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0001 - 0500

P194
COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY:CONCEPTUALIZATION AND
OPERATIONALIZATION STUDIES OF THE CONSTRUCT
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Cristina Guerra, Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre, Portalegre – Portugal
Adelinda Candeias, University of Évora, Évora – Portugal
Gerardo Prieto, University of Salamca, Salamanca – Spain

The work main goal is the conceptualization and evaluative operationalization of the cognitive flexibility
construct as a mental process, seeking to explore the dimensions that constitute it. Other goal is also the
understanding of the relation between cognitive flexibility, as a mental process, and intelligent behavior. For
this purpose, a construct measurement probe was designed: Cognitive Flexibility Performance Probe (Prova
de Desempenho de Flexibilidade – PDFC). The probe is made up of six situations, with a mixed format, i.e.,
verbal sub-scale and a pictorial sub-scale. The final study was made with a 603 higher student’s sample, the
results being analyzed through the Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory. The obtained results
indicate a promising proof regarding the cognitive flexibility as a mental process measurement that satisfies
the recommendations of AEA, APA & NMCE (1999) and demonstrate a dependency relation between
cognitive flexibility, fluid, crystallized and academic intelligence.

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0001 - 0500

P205
COMPARISON OF STRESS- AND LPS-INDUCED DEPRESSIVE
BEHAVIOURS AND THE CHANGES OF CENTRAL
INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES MRNA IN RATS
A04. General issues and basic processes – Psychobiology
Xi-ting Guan, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - ChinaWen-juan Lin, Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Beijing - ChinaMing-ming Tang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing – China

Although pro-inflammatory cytokine changes in depression have been studied widely, few investigations
have searched for specific and common changes in cytokines. In the present study, two animal models of
depression were compared: a chronic stress model using forced swim stress and an immune activation model
using repeated central lipopolysaccharide (LPS) injection. The levels of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α,
interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 mRNA were examined in the brain regions of the prefrontal cortex, amygdala,
and hippocampus by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). It was found that either chronic swim
stress or repeated central LPS injection induced depressive-like behaviours, including decreased body
weight, reduced saccharin preference and increased immobility time or shortened latency of immobility in
the tail suspension test. Central TNF-α mRNA expression was elevated in both models, and central IL-6
mRNA expression was unchanged in both models. Central IL-1β mRNA expression was increased only in
the chronic immune activation model. The findings from this study suggested that TNF-α may be a common
risk inflammatory factor involved in the mechanism of depressive disorders.

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0001 - 0500

P206
MANIFESTATION OF THE DISCRIMINATORY ATTITUDE AS A
EVALUATION OF FACIAL APPEARANCE OF
REPRESENTATIVES ETHNO-CULTURAL GROUPS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Vera Labunskaya, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation

The research purpose is a definition of features of evaluation of various components of ethno-cultural types
of facial appearance. Research Methods: The technique “Estimated and intentional interpretation of facial
appearance and its correspondence to gender and age constructs”. In the questionnaire facial appearance
types: “Slavic facial appearance”, “Caucasian facial appearance”, “Asian facial appearance” are the objects
of evaluation. We have offered the participants of research to estimate the degree of correspondence of
judgments to a certain type of facial appearance according to the 10 scoring system. For the purpose of
definition of distinctions between estimations of “Slavic facial appearance”, “Caucasian facial
appearance”,“Asian facial appearance” we have used Wilcoxon’s nonparametric Z-criterion (SPSS 16.00
program). Research subjects: Russian students - 37 women, 15 men at the age from to 25 years. Results of
research. The students consider that both men and women having “Slavic type of facial appearance” are
more beautiful, attractive, more masculine or feminine, than the persons of “Caucasian or Asian type of
facial appearance”. The discriminatory attitude presented in different types of estimations was shown to
people with “Asian type of facial appearance” in a greater degree. Conclusion.The discriminatory attitude to
groups with a certain type of facial appearance is expressed in various levels of estimations of components of
facial appearance.

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0001 - 0500

P208
THINKING ABOUT OTHERS IN PREMATURE PRESCHOOLERS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Lola Roldan-Tapia, University of Almería, Almería - SpainSergio Moreno Rios, University of Granada,
Granada - SpainRosa Canovas, University of Almería, Almería - SpainJulio Ramos-Lizana, Hospital
Torrecardenas, Torrecardenas, Almeria – Spain

The main objective of this study was to characterise the ability to attribute beliefs to oneself and others in a
sample of prematurely born children aged 4 and 5 (N=35) in comparison with a matched control group of
full-term children (N=35). With this aim, false belief tasks, common in the study of theory of mind, as well
as comprehension tasks with future and counterfactual conditionals, were used. The preterm group
performed significantly worse than the control group in both false belief and counterfactual tasks. These
results suggest that prematurity is associated with difficulties in social perspective-taking and executive
function. These findings may account for some aspects of cortical development and early brain organisation.

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P212
CONVERGENT VALIDITY OF PERCEPTUAL INHIBITION:
COMPUTERIZED TASK OF PERCEPTUAL INHIBITION FROM
ARGENTINA
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
María M. Richard´s, National University of Mar del Plata - CONICET, Mar del Plata – Argentina
Lorena Canet Juric, National University of Mar del Plata - CONICET, Mar del Plata – Argentina
Isabel M. Introzzi, National University of Mar del Plata - CONICET, Mar del Plata – Argentina
Joan Guàrdia, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain

People are easily distracted by extraneous stimuli; but, how they affect these distracting stimuli in everyday
life?. There is a process that studies these situations called Perceptual Inhibition, whose main function is to
limit or prevent the entry of irrelevant information to the attentional focus. In recent years there has arisen
the need to abandon the unitary approach for the inhibition leading to the tripartite approach which proposed
a fragmentation into three inhibitory processes: perceptual, cognitive and behavioral. Based on this
paradigm, we have designed and developed an integrated Perceptual Inhibition Task in a computerized
assessment platform called Cognitive Self regulation Tasks TAC, which constitute a contribution to our
context. The main objectives are: first, a) analyze the efficiency of the perceptual inhibition in a group of 106
children aged between 9 and 12 years of age in the city of Mar del Plata; and b) study the convergent validity
of the performances of the inhibitory function of the TAC with those obtained in traditional tests Key and
Symbol Search from the WISC-IV. Results show high correlations between the two tests, with increasing
age of participants increased the percentage of correct answers and decreased the response times; is also
observed in all conditions established (4, 8, 16 and 32 distractors). These findings have an impact on
cognitive, emotional and behavioral self-regulation.

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0001 - 0500

P214
ERI AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STRAIN AMONG INTERNS: DOES
ANTICIPATING FUTURE CAREER REWARDS MODERATE
THE ASSOCIATIONS?
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Lior Oren, Ariel University, Ariel - IsraelAbira Reizer, Ariel University, Ariel – Israel

According to Effort-Reward Imbalance (ERI) model, employees may accept high-cost/low-gain conditions
in their work for a certain time because they anticipate career promotion and related rewards at a later stage
(i.e., strategic choice). The current study examined the associations between ERI and psychological strain
among interns who seems to fit this condition. In addition, intentions to work in their future profession and
therefore, receive the aforementioned rewards were investigated as moderators of the relationships between
ERI and psychological strain. A questionnaire measuring ERI, psychological strain (social dysfunction and
anxiety/depression) and theory of planned behavior’s components was administered to 172 accounting
interns. Regression analyses were conducted to test the proposed relations and moderating hypotheses. ERI
was negatively correlated with social dysfunction and overcommitment was positively correlated with both,
social dysfunction and anxiety/depression. Intention and attitude toward pursuing a career in accountancy
moderated the relationships between overcommitment and social dysfunction whereas norm, intention and
attitude moderated the relationships between overcommitment and anxiety/depression. The findings
emphasize the important role of career dynamics and raise the possibility that employees may show
resiliency toward ERI as well as overcommitment when they expect career rewards at later stage.

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0001 - 0500

P215
DESIGN AND TEST OF A CONCEPTUAL COMBINATION
PRIMING PARADIGM FOR IMAGINATION TRAINING
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Ruey-Yun Horng, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China
Yu-Chuan Hung, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China

An instructional paradigm using conceptual combination as priming activity was proposed for enhancing
imagination. Conceptual combination refers to combining two or more than two unrelated concepts to
produce new concepts. It is proposed to be the cognitive mechanism underlying human imagination.
Conditions that may enhance the chances of producing original ideas from conceptual combination include:
1. a random variation process to attract disparate and remote concepts to meet in the brain, 2. these concepts
are conceived in a relatively abstract level, 3. the type of interpretation used to combine the concepts
meaningfully, and 4. the selection criteria that value novelty of ideas. A priming paradigm that incorporates
the above four conditions is proposed. In the training, participants are instructed about different types of
interpretation that can be used to combine two unrelated concepts. They then practice conceptual
combination with noun-noun pairs (either in verbal form or in visual form) that are formed by unrelated
concepts of different ontological categories, using various types of interpretation. The noun-noun pairs can
vary freely in terms of the level of abstractness, or domain knowledge. The effectiveness of the program was
examined by an experiment. One hundred and sixty-two college students participated in the study and their
originality on two idea generation tasks were compared after conceptual combination training.

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0001 - 0500

P216
CULTURAL-HISTORICAL COMPARISON OF SOLUTION
STYLE DISPLAYED IN JAPANESE, KOREAN, BRITISH AND
GERMAN SCHOOL TEXTS FROM 1960 AND 2010
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Rieko Tomo, Doshisha Women's College, Kyotanabe – Japan

The purpose of this study is to examine the ways how to solve the conflicts between parents and children by
statistical analyses displayed in the elementary school texts in Japan, Korea, Britain and Germany published
in 1960 and 2010. The 90 case families in texts were analyzed by the qualitative-analysis method. The
results were as follows: 1) The children displayed in four countries’ texts published in 1960 had the same
tendency to avoid conflict to parents. The children in 1960 were expected to behave in harmony with parents
by avoidance of conflict. 2) The children’ solution styles displayed in four countries’ texts published in 2010
showed various tendencies. The German children were much more expected to solve the conflicts by keeping
their claim. The British and Japanese children and parents were much more tendency to wait for others to
solve. The Korean children were much more tendency to accept their parents’ opinions to solve the conflicts
with their parents. Social changes like the family style may influence the cultural diversity like relationship
between parents and children in conflict solutions. These results indicate that it is important to analyze the
relationship between parents-children solution style and family styles’ changes in these societies.

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0001 - 0500

P222
CULTURAL DIFFERENCES OF AUSTRIAN AND JAPANESE
MOTHERS
F08. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Eva Mautner, Medical University of Graz, Graz – Austria
Ashida Chie, Shujitsu University, Okayama – Japan
Eva Greimel, Medical University of Graz, Graz – Austria
Uwe Lang, Medical University of Graz, Graz – Austria
Christina Kolman, Medical University of Graz, Graz – Austria
Daniela Alton, Medical University of Graz, Graz – Austria
Wataru Inoue, Hiroshima University, Higahi-hiroshima – Japan

Aims: It is widely acknowledged that maternal health heavily impacts children’s health. Parents, especially
mothers, are the primary gatekeepers of their children’s health worldwide. The aim of this cross-cultural
study was to investigate differences in quality of life (QOL) and depression of mothers in a European
(Austria) and East-Asian country (Japan). Additionally, the impact of different living situations and external
resources(e. g.financial situation and social support from family, friends and important others)and internal
resources(e. g. sense of coherence, social and gender roles, perceived stress) were examined. Method: 170
women in Japan and 226 women in Austria with children between three and five in Kindergarten answered
the same cross-culturally validated questionnaires. Used were the quality of life questionnaire from the
WHO (WHOQOL-Bref), two items for depression from the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2), the Sense
of coherence scale, the Multidimensional Social Support Scale, a perceived stress scale and other questions
to measurefor example gender orientation. Results: Japanese mothers had significantly lower scores on the
physical (M=63.36, SD=14.13 vs. M=80.28, SD=12.66), psychological (M=59.14, SD=13.76 vs. M=73.75,
SD=14.50), social (M=63.66, SD=14.170 vs. M=73.0, SD=19.13) and environmental QOL-dimensions
(M=59.06, SD=13.18 vs. M=80.35, SD=13.17) compared to Austrian mothers (p<.001). 7.6% of Japanese
and 7.0% of Austrian mothers were equal to or above a score of 3 on the PHQ-2, indicating a possible major
depression. Japanese and Austrian mothers did not differ in experienced stress level. However women in
Austria had significantly better sense of coherence scores.As for social support, mothers from both countries
get the same amount of support from the family. In addition, women in Austria get significantly more
support from important others, friends and partners compared with Japanese mothers. Predictors for better
quality of life were in both countries sense of coherence, the experienced stress level, satisfaction with the
income, social support and gender roles. Conclusion: Internal and external resources had an impact on
quality of life in both countries. We suggest QOL research in mothers globally to find out where needs of
improvement can be found. Another step is to develop strategies to improve QOL or well-being of mothers.
Creating an environment, where fathers could be more involved in childrearing and mothers have more
possibilities to choose between life styles and working and social environments could improve not only QOL
in Japanese mothers, but also in other countries and might improve the quality of life of fathers and children.

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0001 - 0500

P228
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL
SOCIALIZATION, ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AND
IN-ROLE BEHAVIOUR
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Agne Dzimidiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius - LithuaniaDalia Bagdziuniene, Vilnius University, Vilnius –
Lithuania
Irena Zukauskaite, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Based on social identity approach and employee socialization models the study aims to analyse the
moderating role of organizational identification in the relationship between employee socialization and inrole behaviour. 129 non-managerial employees took part in the study. They filled the questionnaires on
organizational socialization (dimensions: performance proﬁciency, politics, language, people, organizational
goals and values, history (Chao et al., 1994) and prospects for the future (Taormina, 1994)), organizational
identification (Mael, Ashforth, 1992), in-role behaviour (Williams, Anderson, 1991). Hierarchical regression
analysis showed that organizational identification is predicted by politics and prospects for the future. These
results are the same for whole sample and for employees working more than 1 year in organization. For
newcomers the only predictor of organizational identification is performance proﬁciency. In-role behaviour
is predicted by the people dimension and this result is not related with the employee tenure. Dimensions of
politics, performance proﬁciency and prospects for the future predict higher level of in-role behaviour under
the conditions of high organizational identification for employees who are working in the organization more
than one year. The results prove the necessity to develop and systematically apply human resource
management practices enhancing not just employee socialization, but their identification with the
organization as well

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P233
STUDY ON PROCESS ANALYSIS OF FILIAL GROUP PLAY
THERAPY FOR FAMILY WHO HAD BEEN DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
E06. Health and clinical intervention - Family treatments
Li-Yun Wu, National University of Tainan; University of Technology, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China

The purpose of this study was to comprehend the interaction, themes of play and the process of change for
subject in the filial play therapy group. Process analysis on three families with mothers were victims of
domestic violence and their two children were aged from 3 to 12 years old, via 10 hour (2Hr/week) filial
group play therapy , with video recording and group feedback. The results show:1.Interactions:The families
interactions, representative speech and leadership-dependent roles progressed to cooperation and intro family
communication also progressed to inter family communication.2.Themes of play:(1)Parents’ wrangle and
frequent violence was often demonstrated through family play.(2)Children were intimacy and alliance with
mothers, alienation with father,projected triangulation.(3) Constructed firm and secure houses, expressed
desire for a sense of security.3.Emotions:(1)Mothers and children expressed anger and disappointed about
father.(2)Expression of agony, helplessness and lack of strength during discussions about violence(3)Release
of negative emotions via playing.4.Feedback:(1)Following the progress of the group, all subjects felt
increasingly supportive and positive with sympathy.(2)By releasing emotions and sharing inner self through
plays for better understanding of family members and family interaction(3) Attributing the violence as the
parent’s problem and not the child’s problem.(4) Positive strength garnered from others’ encouragement.

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P244
WHY JAPANESE WOMEN ARE ATTRACTED TO HULA
KAHIKO(HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL HULA)?: MYTHS OF
GODDESSES KAPO AND LAKA
E04. Health and clinical intervention - Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapies
Miho Yamada, Shujitsu University, Okayama – Japan
Tsuyoshi Yamada, Okayama University, Okayama – Japan

(1) Purpose: To find out therapeutic factors in hula kahiko practice through the analysis of myths of hula
goddesses Kapo and Laka. (2) Problem: Hawaiian hula has been become very popular among Japanese
women. It is presumed that the background factors are not only a yearning for Western culture or tropical
islands, but longing for a connection with nature and encountering deep femininity. In this study, on the basis
of documental records of oral tradition in old Hawaii, myths of hula goddesses Kapo and Laka as the
symbols of female principle in hula kahiko are examined from the view of analytical psychology. The major
points are as follows. (3) Goddesses Kapo and Laka as Great Mother: the goddess of plants, and of death and
regeneration. Similarities to Dhyana (Artemis). (4) The position of Kapo and Laka in hula kahiko: Formerly
worshipped at the altar and in many chants. (5) The influence of Western culture and the transition of hula
kahiko: The decline of worship for Kapo, as the negative aspect of Great Mother, and the popularity of the
fire goddess Pele instead. (5) Releasing mind and body, and embodying ambiguous femininity, by dancing
and chanting: Steps, hand-motions and lyrics to express Hawaiian myths. (6) Real femininity that presentday Japanese women are seeking: Their inner struggle and hula kahiko practice.

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P246
VISUAL TEMPORAL GAP DETECTION ACROSS SPATIAL
FREQUENCY CHANNELS
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Nobuyuki Hirose, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Miwa Yamamoto, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Shuji Mori, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan

It is known that auditory temporal resolution is lower in across-frequency than in within-frequency gap
detection. The requirement of temporal processing across different frequency channels to detect a gap is
thought to explain this decrease in temporal acuity. The present study investigated whether across-channel
processing induces a similar reduction in visual temporal acuity. There is ample evidence that the human
visual system contains multiple channels, each of which is selectively sensitive to a different limited range of
spatial frequency. We conducted 2 visual temporal gap detection experiments with Gabor patches as the
temporal markers to manipulate spatial frequency. The leading and trailing markers were of identical
frequency under the within-frequency conditions, and were of different frequencies under the acrossfrequency conditions. The results showed that, regardless of whether the two markers had identical or
slightly different orientations, the temporal gap sensitivity generally decreased under the across-frequency
compared to within-frequency conditions, with some exceptions. We, therefore, tentatively conclude that the
across-channel processing in the spatial frequency domain lowers the temporal resolution. Further research,
such as using adaptive procedures, is needed to support this tentative conclusion.

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P265
HOME ENVIRONMENT OF IMMIGRANT ADOLESCENT IN
THE UNITED STATES
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Robert Bradley, Arizona State University, Tempe - United States
Amy Pennar, Arizona State University, Tempe - United States
Jennifer Glick, Arizona State University, Tempe - United States

Because little is known about children of recent US immigrants, we used data from New Immigrant Study to
document how often adolescents experienced conditions considered important for well-being (stimulating
materials,enriching activities, time spent with family members, types of discipline, emotional support) at
home. We provide breakdowns by country of origin and parent education based on the idea that experiences
at home reflect both cultural orientation and the process of acculturation. Results from 1233 households
show within and between country variations in how frequently children had access to key materials or
supportive experiences (musical instruments in home: 18% El Salvador, 56% India; praised child: 46%
Mexico vs 73% Europe). There were differences by parent education too but education interacted with
country of origin as regards individual indicators and total scores. Results make clear there are marked
differences in what US immigrant children experience by way of materials, expectations for performance,
enriching activities, emotional support, and family routines. Findings indicate that many US immigrant
parents have adopted relatively modern approaches to parenting. Documenting home experiences of
immigrant adolescents affords a better understanding of their lives and establishes a foundation for several
lines of inquiry pertaining to immigrant children’s development. It also enables practitioners to better serve
the needs of immigrant families.

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0001 - 0500

P266
THE INTRAPERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL
PERVASIVENESS OF SHYNESS IN A SAMPLE OF SHY ARABIC
AND NORTH AMERICAN TEENS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Salman Elbedour, Howard University, Washington, DC - United States
Bernardo J. Carducci, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany - United States
Futiem N. Alsubie, Howard University, Washington, DC - United States
Deena Khalil, Howard University, Washington, DC - United States

Cross-cultural examinations of shyness tend to focus on the experiences of shy adults in Western (i.e.,
U.S.A.), Eastern (i.e., Asian), and European cultures (cf. Carducci, 2013). The purpose of the present study
was to extend these cultural considerations by examining shyness in a sample of Arabic teens. Method: The
Shy Arabic Teen (SAT) were 155 (37 males, 117 females, and one stating no gender) students attending a
high school in Ramallah, a Palestinian city in the central West Bank. The Shy North American teens (SNAT)
were 184 (91 males and 93 females attending a public high in the state of New York. Materials/Procedure:
All the participants completed anonymously in their native language the Survey on Shyness (Carducci &
Zimbardo, 1995), which assessed various affective, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of shyness.
Results/Discussion: Both groups reported the types of people who make them feel shy are other relatives,
strangers, and persons of the opposite sex in a group and one-to-one. The most frequently used strategies by
both groups to deal with their shyness included attempting to go out and meet other people and trying to talk
to individuals they would like to know. SAT were less likely to self-medicate (e.g., drink/take drugs) than
the SNAT to deal with their shyness. The pattern of results serves to document the extent to which shy
teenagers in these two very different cultures report a high degree of similarity in how they experience and
respond to their shyness.

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P269
DOING THE RIGHT THING THE WRONG WAY: A RESOURCE
PERSPECTIVE OF EXERCISE IN THE CONTEXT OF
WORKPLACE ANXIETY AND SATISFACTION
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Bonnie Hayden Cheng, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Warren Chiu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Wei Si, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Exercise has been shown to be effective for treating anxiety and improve well-being. However, this research
has only considered exercising during recovery periods such as evenings and weekends.Recent theorizing
has pointed to the importance of examining recovery strategies during within-day work breaks.We examine
the effects of exercising during work hours to bring nuance to the exercise and work recovery literatures. We
propose, contrary to existing research findings, that exercising during work hours will impede its beneficial
effects and result in lower levels of satisfaction for anxious individuals. Drawing from cognitive interference
theories and recovery perspectives, we argue that exercising during work may deplete one’s mental store of
resources, given that anxious employees are more likely to ruminate about upcoming work tasks that day.
Anxious employees who exercise during work hours and return promptly to work without sufficient rest may
thus experience a higher level of depleted cognitive resources. Athree-wave study of 255working
adultssupported a moderation mediation model. T2 resource depletion significantly mediated the effects of
T1 performance anxiety on T3 job and life satisfaction. Further, T1 exercising at work significantly
moderated the relationship between T1 performance anxiety and T2 resource depletion. In other words,
anxious individuals who exercised during work hours were more likely to feel depleted following the
exercise activity. This in turn led to lower levels of job and life satisfaction at T3. Theoretical and practical
contributions are discussed.

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P272
HOSTILITY AS FORMS OF EMOTIONALLY-CHARGED
BEHAVIOR: FEATURES OF CONCEPT’S TREATMENT
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Pavel Ermakov, Southern Federal University, Rostov on Don - Russian Federation
Olga Fedotova, Southern Federal University, Rostov on Don - Russian Federation

The problem of a ratio of the studied subjective reality and its objectively observed analogs isthe most
important in psychology. The term hostility is used along with concepts aggression and anger.
Differentiation of these concepts was carried out by A. Buss (1961). He understands hostility as the state,
narrow on an orientation always having a certain object. J. Barefoot (1992, 1994) defines hostility as the
antagonistic attitude towards people including cognitive, affective and behavioral components. The author
went beyond a triad hostility-anger-aggression and described a wide range of behavioral and emotional
correlates of hostility. J. Chaplin (1982) treats hostility as personal trait. Such approach allows to identify
hostility empirically. But it complicates an explanation of mechanisms of its emergence. A. Elizur (1963)
treats hostility as feeling of hostility, indignation, offense which are often quashed in our culture, but almost
inevitably shown in the distorted subject's attitude towards people and in their behavior. S. Enikolopov, A.
Sadovskaya (1998) understand hostility as a specific picture of the world of the subject within which to
external objects negative characteristics are attributed. In psychology it is expedient to distinguish the shown
and endured hostility. Studying of psychological mechanisms of hostility can open new opportunities for
prevention of social aggression and prevention of serious somatic and mental diseases.

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P273
FEATURES OF REFLECTION OF AGGRESSION IN
EDUCATIONAL BOOKS ON PSYCHOLOGY LIKE "GRAPHIC
GUIDE"
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Pavel Ermakov, Academy of Psychology and Education Sciences, Southern Federal University, Rostov on
Don - Russian Federation
Olga Fedotova, Academy of Psychology and Education Sciences, Southern Federal University, Rostov on
Don - Russian Federation

Aggression as tool behavioral reaction of destructive character has the numerous manifestations and
theoretical treatments. A projection of a visual image of aggressive behavior in the book Niegel C. Benson
"Psychology. A graphic guide to your mind and behavior" (Cambridge, 2007) allows the person who is
interested in psychology to get acquainted with manifestations of aggression. The content analysis of the
graphic publications representing the subject "aggression" allowed to define belonging to one of approaches
to aggression definition. The greatest illustrative row (6 Fig.) reflects provisions of deep and psychological
approaches according to which the instinctive nature of aggression is admitted. Aggression is represented as
congenital and integral property of any living being, it can be leveled by hormonal regulation. There are
illustrations characterizing functional approach to understanding of aggression on the second place on rate of
representation (4 Fig.). It is considered as the instrument of successful evolution, domination, selfaffirmation, adaptation or assignment of the vital resources. The standard approach defining aggression as
the destructive behavior is least reflected. The only drawing reflects the moment of criminal aggression.
Conventionally it is possible to claim that the preference of a position according to which aggression
provides success in natural selection through causing damage of physical and moral harm to other living
being is given.

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P277
THE INFLUENCE OF INTEGRITY AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
ON TRUST AND WORK ENGAGEMENT
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Amos Engelbrecht, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa
Gardielle Heine, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa
Bright Mahembe, University of the Western Cape, Bellville - South Africa

Work engagement isbecoming increasingly important for organisationaleffectiveness and productivity.
Ethical leadership builds an ethical and trusting climate for employees to be engaged in their work. Integrity
captures the essence of ethical values and therefore can be seen as an important driver of ethical leadership.
The aim of the study was to investigate the relationships between integrity, ethical leadership, trust in the
leader, and employees’ work engagement. A theoretical model explicating the structural relationships
between these variables was developed and validated. The sample consisted of 204 employees from various
South African organizations. The content and structure of the constructs were investigated by means of item
analysis, as well as confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis. High levels of reliability were found for all
the measurement scales used. The results of structural equation modelling (SEM) produced good model fit
for the refined measurement models and the structural model. The results indicated positive relationships
between leader trust and work engagement; ethical leadership and work engagement; ethical leadership and
leader trust; integrity and ethical leadership; and integrity and leader trust. The practical implicationsare
thatorganisations should select leaders with integrity and train them in ethical skills. These types of
interventions can create an ethical culture in which employees’ work engagement can flourish.

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P279
DISCRIMINATING BETWEEN ADAPTIVE AND MALADAPTIVE
TYPES OF PERFECTIONISM IN SOCIAL ANXIETY: ROLE OF
PERCEIVED PARENTING
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Ayse Altan Atalay, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey
Belgin Ayvasik, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Ayse Altan Atalay, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey
Belgin Ayvasik, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Ayse Altan Atalay, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey
Belgin Ayvasik, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Perfectionism is a trait that is associated with both adaptive and maladaptive psychological outcomes.
Although, early theorists suggested that it is a unidimensional concept, recent studies argue its
multidimensional nature composed of both adaptive and maladaptive domains. The present study aims to
examine the distinction between adaptive and maladaptive forms of perfectionism through their relationship
with antecedent parenting practices, anxiety, and depression. Participants were 389 students from different
universities in Turkey. They were administered a battery composed of Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale
(MPS), Parental Bonding Inventory (PBI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Liebowitz Social Anxiety
Scale (LSAS), and Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale (BFNE). Results indicated that maladaptive form
of perfectionism was related to higher degrees of social anxiety and depression, whereas adaptive
perfectionism is negatively associated with both anxiety and depression. Besides, a parenting style that is
characterized by low caring and higher overprotection from both mother and father was found to be
associated with maladaptive perfectionism; similar findings were not obtained regarding adaptive
perfectionism.

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P280
A CAREGIVER PROGRAM : DEVELOPING AND TESTING A
DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Emilie Wawrziczny, Université de Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Marie Lesage, Université de Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Berengere Flinois, Université de Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Florence Pasquier, University Hospital of Lille, Lille – France
Francine Ducharme, University of Montreal, Montereal – Canada
Marie-Jeanne Kergoat, University of Montreal, Montereal – Canada
Pascal Antoine, University of Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France

Introduction: The early onset of dementia has a direct impact on young couples life. Beyond their respective
suffering, this change results in profound modifications in the dyadic relationship. Both partners often feel
helpless and therapies are still poorly developed. Method: These observations led to the development of a
home support program. This program, at the intersection of meaning therapy, positive psychology and
dyadic intervention was proposed to 20 caregivers. Caregivers assessed each of the 10 weekly sessions of
1h30. Results: Assessment results show an interest in helping to have such a space to speak, to express his
feelings, to restore a more positive view of the spouse with dementia, to consider its role as a caregiver and
the investment it requires. The dyadic module allowed the partners to benefit from a mediation space to
verbalize emotions or unresolved conflicts. Discussion: The program has been seen as reassuring because it
came reinforce actions already implemented by the caregiver or it allowed him to learn new skills. However,
some limitations have been highlighted, including the attendance of the spouse with dementia to some
sessions and some vague or difficult to address concepts.

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P281
EVALUATION AND COMPARISON OF THE NEEDS OF
CAREGIVERS OF YOUNGER DEMENTIA PERSONS AND
OLDER DEMENTIA PERSONS
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Emilie Wawrziczny, Université de Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Clotilde Larochette, Université de Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Caroline Roger, Université de Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Florence Pasquier, Memory Research and Resources Clinic, University Hospital of Lille, Lille – France
Francine Ducharme, University of Montreal, Montreal – Canada
Marie-Jeanne Kergoat, University of Montreal, Montreal – Canada
Pascal Antoine, University of Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France

Introduction: A great interest has been shown in the literature in the situation of family caregivers of people
with dementia beginning after 65. However, the situation of caregivers of younger dementia people is less
documented. Method: 82 caregivers (41 caregivers of younger dementia persons and 41 caregivers of older
dementia persons) participated in a semi-structured interview based on a validated tool in Quebec: ESPA
(Entente sur le Soutien aux Proches Aidants). The interview questions the needs in terms of help and
information to improve the quality of life for both the caregiver and the dementia spouse. The interviews
were analyzed using qualitative analysis software N'Vivo and were compared by age. Results: 4 major
themes emerge from analyzes highlighting 1) the difficulties caregivers and facilities since the beginning of
the disease, 2) their assessment of the assistance they receive,3) their needs and 4) the strategies used to cope
with the disease. Caregivers of younger dementia persons and older dementia persons do not differ much on
the issue of the difficulties and needs, but more about the types of strategies implemented. Discussion: These
findings underscore the importance to develop care plan to support caregivers, but they also raise the issue of
the need to invent specific devices.

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P282
BULLYING OF SOCIAL WORKERS. A QUANTITATIVE STUDY
ON PREVALENCE AND TYPES OF BULLYING AND
HARASSMENT
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Marie Drüge, University of Education, Freiburg im Breisgau – Germany
Karin Schleider, University of Education, Freiburg im Breisgau – Germany
Maya Lynn Fuchs, University of Education, Freiburg im Breisgau – Germany

The present study describes the prevalence of Social Workers being victims to bullying and distinguishes
between different types of bullying within a cross-sectional design. In relation to Einarsen et al. (2009)
bullying is defined as the perception of a person (or a group of people) of being the aim of a series of
negative acts, performed with relatively high frequency and over a period of time (6 month). The data was
collected through an online-questionnaire by means of the Negative Acts Questionnaire R
(Einarsen/Hoel/Notelaers 2009), which contains 22 items with three underlying factors: work-related
bullying, personal bullying and physically-intimidating bullying. 239 Social Workers (female = 65.5%. male
= 35,5%; age: M=42,51, SD=11,63) participated. First results show that 76,5% have experienced negative
acts at work. There are 15,7%, who have experienced at least one negative act weekly, regardless of sex, age
or work-experience. The most common type of bullying is the work-related type. In summary the results
show that bullying is common in Social Work and that too little attention has been paid to this topic. In order
to protect and to preserve the Social Workers individual health there is a need to take action and develop and
implement measures for prevention and intervention as well as to investigate possible causes.

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P286
SPORT IN FEEDING AND EATING DISORDERS: RISK OR
PROTECTIVE FACTOR?
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Annamaria Petito, University of Foggia, Foggia – Italy
Salvatore Iuso, University of Foggia, Foggia – Italy
Tiziana Pagano, University of Foggia, Foggia – Italy
Vincenzo Orsi, ASL/FG, SPDC ASL/FG, Foggia – Italy
Antonello Bellomo, University of Foggia, Foggia – Italy

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the function of sport as a risk or protective factor for
Feeding and Eating Disorders. Background: Previous studies (Sundgot-Bporgen, 1999; Schek, 2002 ) agree
in showing a higher incidence of symptoms in sportive people. Competitive level has a strong association
with an improper diet (Baum, 2006; Denioma, 2009). Caputo Ferriera (2011) compared body dissatisfaction
and inappropriate eating behavior in adolescent competitive athletes. Subjects: the sample was composed by
34 swimmers, 71 volleyball players, 120 sedentary. Instruments: All participants completed the Rosenberg
Self-Esteem Scale, the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), the Profile of Mood States (POMS), the Eating
Attitude Test (EAT-26) and the Body Uneasiness Test (BUT). Conclusions: Swimming is a protective factor
for mood states related to anger/hostility (POMS), eating behavior (WP, BIC, A, CSM). Volleyball is a
protective factor for mood states related to tension/anxiety, anger/hostility, depression/dejection (POMS)
Bibliography: El Ghoch M., Soave F., Calugi S., Dalle Grave R. Eating Disorders, Physical Fitnes and Sport
Performance: A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 2013 Dec16;5 (12): 5140-60.

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P293
CONTEXTUAL EFFECTS MODULATE THE PROCESSING OF
SOCIAL CUES
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Andrea Ravagli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Francesco Marini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Angelo Maravita, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Paola Ricciardelli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Head and gaze directions are essential cues for social interactions (e.g. to infer where someone attends to).
When they are directed oppositely we need to extract meaningful information despite stimulus incongruency.
Speeded decisions on gaze direction slow-down if head direction is incongruent, hence head direction is a
distracter in such conditions. A recently described distraction-filtering mechanism is invoked when
distraction is foreseen in a stimulus-processing context, bearing as its hallmark a cost on response time (RT)
when distraction is expected, yet absent, relative to when no distraction is expected (distraction-filtering
cost). Here, we investigate if distraction-filtering costs occur during gaze-direction decisions with
congruent/incongruent head directions and if distraction-filtering costs and congruency effects vary with the
proportion of congruent/incongruent trials. We show that: (1) distracter-absent trials (with centrally-oriented
head) have slower RTs when they are mixed with congruent/incongruent distracter-present trials compared
to when the same distracter-absent trials are shown in isolation; (2) in distracter-present trials, congruent
head-gaze pairs have faster RTs (vs. incongruent pairs) in mostly congruent blocks and the opposite pattern
is found in mostly incongruent blocks. Thus, a distraction-filtering mechanism helps unbinding and filtering
head- from gaze-information, and context modulates congruency effects in distracter-present trials.

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0001 - 0500

P295
THE IMPACT OF MISBEHAVIOR OF PARENTS WHEN
DEALING WITH OBSESSIVE AND COMPULSIVE DISORDER
OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Fayegheh Majd, Iranian Clinical Psychology Association, Tehran – Iran

In a brief statement, the present research studies the relation between the parental misbehaviour and children
obsession and compulsion disorder. This study postulates child’s obsession and compulsion disorder due to
parental misbehavior. The research society was the students of guidance school in Tehran. The research
sample of 100 students was selected at 4 junior high schools.The research tools were SCL-90-R and
Questioner. For statistical calculations, Student’sT-test was used and according to the results we could find
out that differences between studies groups (Control and Experiment) were significant for both male and
female students. we could surely deny the hypothesis of the same average (Mean) for two categories

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P298
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF “ PARENT-CHILD COOKING
GROUP ” ON PARENTS’ CHILD-CENTERED PARENTING
SKILLS
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Shu-Hua Yu, Tainan University of Technology, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China
Shu-hua Yu, Tainan University of Technology, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of the “Parent-Child Cooking Group program” based
filial therapy model. Ten group members were recruited from nearby elementary schools. The group met
once a week for a period of 2 hours, 8 times and 16 hours in total. Using consensual qualitative analysis to
analyzed the data from the recordings of “parent-child cooking ” and interviews with the parents , the main
findings of the study included : 1. Participants who took the eight-week course proved capable of using
child-centered parenting skills, notably with regard to the identification capabilities and encouraging skill; 2.
From the video recordings of parent-child cooking , it can be seen that the participants developed a pattern of
change as their swinging to and fro between the adult- and child-centered parenting styles was followed by
enlightenment from a video review, which was in turn followed by gradually increased child-centered
parenting behavior; 3. The parenting-video reviewing gave the participants an opportunity to examine their
own behavior, to ponder how their two-way interactions with children could improve, and eventually to
build a new perspective on the children. In the final part of this study, food is used as a medium in parenting
teaching to help the participants quickly build connections between what is taught and their everyday
experiences, so their self-awareness and parental confidence would both grow over time.

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P304
SOCIAL SUPPORT: WHAT DO CHILDREN NEED TO BUFFER
THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF BULLYING ON WELL-BEING?
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Trijntje Vollink, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands
Francine Dehue, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen – Netherlands

Bullying is a widespread problem that affects the well-being of children. Social supportappears to protect
children against the negative consequences. Less is known about the kind of social support children need
after a bullying experience (i.e. emotional, informational, instrumental and appraisal support). Therefore this
study aims to provide more insight into the relationship between bully/victim subtypes (i.e. victims, bullies,
bully/victims and uninvolved), their wellbeing and the role of receiving different types of social support. In
total 257 children (10-13 year)answered questions about bullying involvement (Amsterdam’sbully
questionnaire for children), well-being (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire) and social support (Social
Support List - Interactions/Discrepancies). Bullying was found to be related to a decrease in wellbeing. No
differences were found between bully/victim subtypes and the extent to which they received social support.
However, bullies and victims differ in the degree to which they perceive discrepancy between needing and
obtaining informational support. Despite the fact that all children receive the same amount of social support,
victims of bullying needed more appraisal-, informational- and emotional support. Recommendations are
made for further research to understand the specific needs of social support, that could be helpful in
developing interventions.

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P307
AGE RELATED CHANGES IN WORK MOTIVATION OF
JAPANESE NURSERY SCHOOL TEACHERS
D13. Work and organization - Age and work
Masuharu Shimizu, Tezukayama University, Nara – Japan
Reiko Uzuhashi, Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts, University, Kyotanabe – Japan
Toshiaki Mori, Hiroshima University, Higahi-hiroshima - Japan

The purpose of this study was to examine the age related changes in work motivation of Japanese nursery
teachers. The motivation was assessed based on self-determination theory (Deci and Ryan, 1985, 2002; Ryan
and Deci, 2000). Five types of motivation of 3325 Japanese nursery teachers were examined;(1) Intrinsic
motivation (IM), (2) Identified regulation, (3) Introjected regulation, (4) External regulation (EX), and (5)
Amotivation, for each of 6 work tasks;(a) Planning nursery teaching and care, (b) Interacting directly with
children, (c) Describing the work log or children's personal records, (d) Management of the whole center
(ex., clearance, cleaning, or safety check), (f) Evaluating nursery teaching and care, and (g) Adapting to
parents. The results showed that the age related changes of motivation depended on motivation type and
work tasks. Teachers aged over 50 had different motivation structure from those of younger ages. IM for task
(c), (d), and (g)were higher for teachers aged over 55 than those aged 50-55. EX for task (e), (f), and (g)
were also higher for teachers aged over 55 than those aged 50-55.These results were discussed in relation to
developmental changes in cognitive structure of work tasks, and on and off the job training.

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P317
INVESTIGATION OF TRANSFORMATION OF PERSONAL
MEANINGS OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
D07. Work and organization - Human factors and ergonomics
Nataliia Shevchenko, Zaporizhzhya National University, Zaporizhzhya – Ukraine

Meaningful regulation of individuals’ activities, its structure and mechanisms have been studied by a number
of Russian (D.Leontyev, O.Prohorov, N.Salihova etc.) and Ukrainian (S.Babych, Zh.Virna, I.Kryazh etc.)
researchers. However, professionals’ meanings field and transformations of their work meanings still need
deeper research. Objective: to study the types of personal transformation of meanings of professional
activities in the process of professional development. Methods. The investigation was done on a sample of
255 representatives of different professions with 5 to 7 years’ work experience using I.Kokurina Professional
Motivation questionnaire, M.Rokeach Value Orientations, D.Leontiev Life Orientations, S.Panteleyev SelfAttitude questionnaire, O.Fantalova Value-and-Availability Correlations In Various Spheres of Life, and
A.Karpov Reflexivity Level. Results. The analysis of the respondents’ value orientations allowed to divide
them into three groups according to their attitudes to professions. The group members significantly differed
(ρ=0.05) in the combinations of personal characteristics each of which was responsible for a different type of
transformation of personal meanings of profession. Conclusions. The study found three most common types
of transformation of personal meanings of profession. The findings can be used in forecasting personal
development through professional activities.

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P319
PARENT CONTROL AND PARENT-ADOLESCENT CONFLICT
AS PARAMETERS OF EXTERNALIZING AND INTERNALIZING
BEHAVIORS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Maria Symeou, University of Cyprus, Nicosia – Cyprus
Stelios Georgiou, University of Cyprus, Nicosia – Cyprus

Adolescence is a period in life wherein externalizing and internalizing behaviors are evident. Among the
factors thought to influence the emergence of such behavior difficulties are parental factors. Parental control
(behavioral control, psychological control) refers to the tactics parents use to supervise and control the
behaviors and activities of their children. Parent-adolescent conflict refers to a parent-youth dyadic
relationship characterized by hostility and negativity. These factors were examined in relation to their
association to adolescents’ exhibition of externalizing and internalizing behaviors. Participants (adolescents
attending secondary schools in Cyprus, as well as both their mothers and fathers) were asked to complete a
number of questionnaires. Most results confirmed the hypotheses: low behavioral control, high psychological
control, and high parent-adolescent conflict did have an association with the emergence of externalizing and
internalizing behaviors.

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P321
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADULT ATTACHMENT AND
DECISION MAKING IN HOSPITAL NURSES IS MEDIATED BY
SELF-REGULATION ABILITY
D07. Work and organization - Human factors and ergonomics
Peter Halama, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava – Slovakia
Lukáš Pitel, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava – Slovakia

The study explored the prediction of decision making styles in hospital nursesby their attachment styles in
adulthood as well as the possible mediation of these associations by self-regulation. It is based on the
assumption that attachment styles, defined as mental working models of self and others, affect the way of
decision making in nurses, whose profession includes frequent interaction with other people. The research
sample included 161 nurses from the Children's University Hospital Bratislava, Slovakia. Attachment styles
were measured by the Relationship Questionnaire, self-regulation by the Self-regulation Scale, and decision
making styles by the Melbourne Decision Making Questionnaire.Correlation analysis showed that secure
adult attachment style is negatively related to hypervigilance. Insecure attachment styles (anxious–
preoccupied and fearful-avoidant) correlated positively with the preference of maladaptive decision making
styles (hypervigilance, buck-passing and procrastination). Mediation analysis revealed that these
relationships are mediated by self-regulation, which means that the effect of attachment styles on decision
making stylesmay be carried by self-regulation ability. The results point out to the role which attachment
might play in the specific context of nursing.

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P322
USING MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING IN
MUSCULOSCELETAL HEALTHCARE: A SYSTEMATIC
REVIEW
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Laura Alciauskaite, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas – Lithuania
Liuda Šinkariova, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas – Lithuania

Motivational interviewing (MI) has been investigated within a range of healthcare environments but there is
lack of research which have systematically assessed its application and effectiveness for people with
multiskeletal condition. The aim of the study was to identify all available studies where MI interventions
used for people with musculoskeletal condition in order to evaluate their quality and effectiveness. The
search of available studies was performed in MEDLINE, HealthSource, Academic Search Complete,
ScienceDirect, Sage, Springerlink and dissertation databases, other sources (e.g. connecting with authors
directly). Used keywords were motivational interview*, arthritis, musculoskeletal. The search of available
studies was performed in April – May, 2014. Only studies with emphirical data in English and German were
included to systematic review. Five studies that met the inclusion criteria were identified for quality
assessment. There results revealed that MI is an effective intervention increasing physical activity in people
with arthritis, improving their physical health and well-being. MI doesn‘t seem to be very beneficial in
improving medication adherence in patients with musculoskeletal condition. MI can be either used as the
major intervention or be combined with counselling or other types of intervention. Future studies may
consider the application of MI for people with musculoskeletal conditions in enhancing self-management
and creating lifestyle changes. Key words: motivational interviewing, musculoskeletal, arthritis , systematic
review.

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P328
AUTONOMY SUPPORT FROM FATHERS AND ADOLESCENT
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Robert Bradley, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona - United States
Robert Corwyn, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock - United States

Very little is known about autonomy support from fathers and how it is implicated in adolescent social
competence and responsible behavior. It is particularly unclear how such relation may vary depending on
child gender or aspects of family context. Social relationship theory suggests that father-child relationships
are likely to have some distinctive characteristics; and family systems theories point to broader aspects of
family context as having influence on each dyadic relationship. Using parent-child observation data from
618 families obtained from 10 sites in the US (controlling for maternal autonomy support), significant
relations were found for 3 of 4 measures of social behavior for daughters. Interactions were observed for
family conflict for resistance to peer pressure and responsible behavior; and temperament moderated
relations for resistance to peer pressure. By contrast, maternal autonomy support was related to self-control
in both sons and daughters and for resistance to peers for sons. Findings speak to the unique dynamics of
father-daughter and father-son relationships and to increasing individuation during adolescence. They also
point to the value of looking simultaneously at father-child and mother-child relationships when trying to
understand how each connects to children’s behavior. Results have implications for additional inquiry into
the evolution of parent-child relationships and for practitioners who work with family systems.

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P329
ATTENTION-DEFICIT DISORDER (ADHD) AND SUICIDAL
BEHAVIORS OF OFFENDERS
B14. Development and education - Developmental disorders in health
Marc Daigle, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Philippe-Pinel Intitute, Montreal – Canada
Christopher Wright, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Philippe-Pinel Intitute, Montreal – Canada
Marylène Brouillard, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Philippe-Pinel Intitute, Montreal – Canada
Gilles Côté, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Philippe-Pinel Intitute, Montreal – Canada
Jean Toupin, University of Sherbrooke, Philippe-Pinel Intitute, Montreal – Canada

Attention-deficit disorder (ADHD) and suicidal behaviors were investigated in a sample of Canadian
prisoners, considering the high level of these behaviors, as compared to the general population. From a
sample of 565 newly incarcerated inmates, the link between past suicidal behaviors and mental disorders was
evaluated, with a special attention to Attention-deficit disorder (ADHD). Within this sample, 136 (24%)
already had suicidal behaviors inside or outside prisons. The prevalence of mental health problems, including
ADHD, is always significantly higher in the group of suicidal inmates. A logistic regression model identified
six variables having a significant predictive value for suicidal behaviors: drug abuse and dependency,
anxiety disorder, mood disorder, psychotic disorder, borderline personality disorder and ADHD. For the 91
inmates who may be ADHD, as measured by the Connors' Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS), the
logistic regression model identified three variables having a significant predictive value for suicidal
behaviors: mood disorder, borderline personality disorder and problems with self-concept. This last element
is one of the four factors included in the CAARS.

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P331
EXPRESSION OF EMOTIONS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT AMONG JAPANESE UNIVERSITY ATHLETES
IN THE INCUBATOR OF SPORTS
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Olivia Chisato Ogawa, Otaru University of Commerce, Otaru – Japan
Masashi Suzuki, Gifu University, Gifu – Japan

The purpose of this research is to explore the psychological development of Japanese university athleteswho
have a limited social network. Japanese university athletes tend to have unique lifestyles compared to regular
students. In addition, they sometimes have difficulty expressing emotions verbally and often use a physical
condition instead. This research tries to describetheir psychological development, which is underlying these
phenomena, from a clinical perspective. Two case studies of Japanese university athletes are discussed, who
have a limited social network and had difficulties in expressing emotions. Semi-structured interviews and
Sentence Completion Tests (SCT; Sano & Makita, 1960)were conducted. The questions consisted of the
identity status interviews (Marcia, 1964), developmental histories, physical conditionsand family conditions.
The data was analyzed using Marcia’s instructions and the KJ method (Kawakita, 1967).As a result, this
research shows that both participants were categorized as ‘Cocooned’ (Ogawa, 2013), which type displays
psychological immaturity. In addition, two sub types were found: Family Cocooned and Surrogates
Cocooned. In conclusion, (1) psychological immaturity is underlying the behavior of Japanese
universityathletes,(2) codependency is more concrete in the Family Cocoonedtype. This research implies that
clinical support that considers the family/surrogates relationships is important for their psychological
development.

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P335
FLOW EXPERIENCE UNDER VARYING STRESS CONDITIONS:
AN EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Thomas Maran, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria
Marco Furtner, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria
Markus Martini, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria

Flow is a holistic sensation in which the individual is completely absorbed by an activity. Experiencing flow
is associated with a higher performance and an intrinsically motivated work-behaviour as result of an
intensive work-commitment. Conversely, work interruptions and excessive demands are harmful stressors in
daily work (Hacker, 2005). To date there are no experimental approaches which focus on the relationship
between flow and various stress conditions in work contexts. Our study aimed to explore the link between
stress and flow with an experimental design. Crucial is the outstanding question whether, and if so, how flow
experiences change under varying stress conditions and what are the subjective experiences that are
associated with interruptions of such flow states. Participants had to reach a given level in a video game and
were assigned randomly to three stress conditions, consisting of cognitive tasks of varying complexity that
disrupted the game-in-play. Our results showed that participants confronted with unresolvable tasks reported
less flow-states, less intrinsic motivation during task execution and performed objectively less compared to
participants, that were confronted with resolvable tasks or no interruptions. Our study highlights the
importance of a work design that prevents work interruptions and thereby resulting in higher performance,
improved flow experience, intrinsic motivation and work-satisfaction.

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P337
THE EFFECT OF INTERGROUP PERMEABILITY ON INGROUP IDENTITY OF EXCLUDED MEMBERS
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Chikae Isobe, Chiba University, Chiba – Japan
Chikae Isobe, Chiba University, Chiba – Japan

Previous studies suggested that if a need for acceptance is threatened by social exclusion, people attune to
promising opportunities for socially reconnecting with others. Then, the members might maintain the
connection to the in-group, even if the in-group members reject them. Conversely, considering social
identity, the rejected members would weaken in-group identification because the in-group is not attractive. In
this study, I focused on the intergroup permeability as a moderator and predicted that the rejected member
would decrease the in-group identification when group boundaries are impermeable. In order to examine this
prediction, The Cyber-ball game which consists of three sessions (acceptance, exclusion, and rejection
condition) was conducted. Participants were told that they were allowed to leave in-group and join the other
group (in permeable condition) and 3 game players were chosen from among the six in-group members by
the lottery before each session. Contrary to the prediction, participants reported lower in-group identity on
the impermeable condition than permeability condition when they were not become a game player (exclusion
session). Participants reported low in-group identification after they were not thrown the ball from members
in both conditions. These results showed that intergroup permeability moderates the impact of exclusion, that
is, the intergroup permeability would weaken the threat of immaterial exclusion.

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P339
A STUDY ON GENDER IMPLICIT COGNITION, SCHOOL
WELL-BEING AND CAREER EFFICACY OF FEMALE HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS MAJORING IN ENGINEERING IN
TAIWAN
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Shu-hua Yu, Tainan University of Technology, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China
Shu-Hua Yu, Tainan University of Technology, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China

The purpose of this study is to explore therelationships among gender implicit cognition, school well-being
and career self-efficacyof female high school students majoring in engineering. The sample consisted of 668
students fromvocational high schools in Tainan Taiwan.Research tools included “Gender Implicit Cognition
Grid”adapted from Kelly’srepertory grids, “SchoolWell-BeingScale” and “Career Self-Efficacy Scale”. The
study found that: 1.The most frequently used characteristics of female were being “independent”, “gentle”,
“responsible”, and “being an able woman”. From their opinions, the ideal female roles should have both
strength and tenderness. 2. Subjects’ gender implicit cognition can be divided into: original , presumed ,
differentiated and integrated type .3.About 35% of the interviewees belong to the original type, indicating
that students’ gender cognition remains in an undifferentiated and un-integrated state.4.Regarding gender
implicit cognition types, there was no significant difference among school well-beingand career selfefficacy. 5. “Integration” had significant negative correlation with “teacher and student relationship”.
6.“Differentiation” had a significant negative correlation with “teacher and student relationship”,buthad a
positive correlation with “career self-evaluation”.7. “Confliction rate” had positive correlation with “career
plan”.

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P341
AN OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE APPLICATION TO STUDY
NUMERICAL REPRESENTATIONS IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Davide Massidda, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Carla Meloni, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Rachele Fanari, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy

Information technologies have strongly improved psychological research, contributing to speed up the
progress of knowledge in this field. Unfortunately, for many years, most part of software solutions for
psychological research were very expensive and distributed with proprietary licenses, but open source
applications may solve these difficulties. This work applies an open source software developed in Python
using the module PyshcoPy, with the aim to study numerical representations in children and adults: we
transformed in a computer-based test the paper-and-pencil version of the Number Line Task (NLT), which
requires to estimate the position of several digits along a line. Paper-and-pencil and computer versions of the
NLT were compared submitting the task to different ages groups, analyzing individuals’ performances and
response’s variability: results indicated that there were not significant differences between the two versions
of NLT task in children’s and adults’ percentage of absolute errors (PAE) and in responses’ variability. We
concluded that there were not significant differences between the classical NLT version and the open source
NLT software to assess the cognitive representation of numerical magnitude; however, differently to the
paper-and-pencil task, the computer program allows to record data with a great decimal precision, to record
reaction times, to decrease monetary and environmental costs (paper) and to avoid human errors in data
entry.

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P345
HIKIKOMORI IN ITALY: TWO EARLY ADOLESCENTS IN
TREATMENT FOR EXTREME SOCIAL WITHDRAWAL
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Fiorenzo Ranieri, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Manola Andreoli, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Lucia Pitti, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Marta Stoppielli, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy

Social withdrawal is a potential signals of distress and mental illness such as psychosis, mood disorders,
anxiety (Kirkcaldy & Siefen, 2012). The term “hikikomori” defines a particular form of social withdrawal
recognized in Japan at the end of the last century (Saito, 1998). At the moment in all the west world (United
States, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy) there is an increasing frequency of adolescents and young
people who show symptoms of hikikomori like a life style centered on the own home and refusal of the
school. Requests to take care of teenagers in extreme social withdrawal are increasing. This work describes
two cases in treatment of early adolescents. Authors analyse the terapeutic steps of the clinical treatment of
two very young teenagers arrived to the Public Health Service because of their extreme social withdrawal.
The work focusses the attention on the relationship with the patient, the family and the social context. The
theorical framework is the psychological action in a network context. The two cases show that the tratment
of hikikomori sindrome is complex. A single type of approach (e.g. individual psychoterapy or family
therapy) is not sufficient. Combining different patterns it is possible to create a network able to promote the
resources of subject and of his/her family. Results underline the necessity of increasing the clinical
knowledges on the social withdrawal sindrome and creating new protocols useful for the psychological
treatment.

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P346
IMPLICIT ATTITUDES TOWARD ADJECTIVE WORDS
CHANGE AFTER EVALUATIVE CONDITIONING
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Tooru Tazumi, Bunkyo University, Koshigaya – Japan

The implicit association test (IAT) measures relative implicit attitudes toward categorical concepts (e.g.
black-white, old-young). In the present study, we measured implicit attitudes toward adjective words
indicating categorical concepts, and examined whether these attitudes changed after evaluative conditioning
(EC). In the IAT, we used “opened” or “closed” as categorical concepts, and “pleasant” or “unpleasant” as
evaluative attributes. Items for “opened” were represented by the letters “r”, “h” and “t”, which do not have a
closed region, and items for “closed” were represented by the letters “d”, “b” and “q”, which do have a
closed region. Fifty-six female undergraduate students were randomly assigned to one of four groups. The
Opened-EC group received pairings of opened items (CSs) and pleasant pictures (valence US) and pairings
of closed items (CSs) and neutral pictures (non-valence US). The Closed-EC group received pairings of
closed items (CSs) with pleasant pictures and pairings of opened items with neutral pictures. The OpenedCONT and Closed-CONT groups were exposed to all stimuli without systematic CSs and US pairings. In the
IAT before EC, implicit attitudes toward “closed” were relatively more negative than toward “opened”.
Following EC, implicit attitudes toward “closed” in the Closed-EC group changed from negative to positive.
These results indicate that implicit attitudes toward adjective words were altered by EC.

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P349
ELEMENTS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF EXTREME SOCIAL
WITHDRAWAL (HIKIKOMORI SINDROME) DURING EARLY
ADOLESCENCE
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Fiorenzo Ranieri, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Elisabetta Bellagamba, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Elisa Franchi, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Francesca Mancini, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy

Clinical psychologists and psychiatrists consider the social withdrawal and the loss of interest in the human
environment as potential signals of distress and mental illness. A particular form of extreme social
withdrawal is the hikikomori sindrome, identified in Japan (Saito, 1998). The hikikomori are called "family
heremits" or "bedroom heremits". The Unità Funzionale Salute Mentale Infanzia e Adolescenza of Arezzo
has received during last years a number of requests to take care of hikikomori adolescents, collecting useful
datas for the assessment . The poster analyzes a number of clinical cases focusing the interest on five early
adolescents in treatment. It compares the different anamnesis, the symptomatology, likeness and difference
in the teenagers's life style. The study identifies some aspects in common among the five subjects. These
characteristics can be used as signals of the hikikomori sindrome. The hikikomori’s life style is centered on
the own home; he/she presents an extreme withdrawal from peer group and a refusal of school; it is always
present a distortion of the sleep-wake cycle and a conflict with parents; there is not a diagnosis of other
significant psychiatric disorders. The phenomenon of hikikomory sindrome appears also with the beginning
of adolescence. The signs of disease are in large part similar to the Japanese descriptions, although if the
authors notice some aspects tipical of the italian cultural context.

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P351
RESEARCH ON THE DESIRABLE DEGREE OF SELFPARTICIPATION TO THE CONTENT AND METHOD
DETERMINATION OF MEDICAL SERVICES
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Hiroki Okuda, Kinjo University, Hakusan – Japan

The purpose of this research is to examine the desirable degree of self-participation for ordinary people in
determining the contents and the methods of medical services from medical service workers. The research
participants are 100 ordinary Japanese people. The purpose of this research and the protection policy of
privacy were explained and informed consent was obtained from all the participants. 42 evaluation items are
divided into 3 groups consisting of the same number of items according to the participation level of patients
in the determination of the contents and the methods of medical services. The 3 groups are called low,
medium, and high degree self-participation item groups. The participants were asked to assume 3 cases of
mild, moderate and serious illnesses or injuries. In all of the 3 cases, the participants were asked to evaluate
the degree of desirability of each item on the 7-point scale. The mean scores of the medium degree selfparticipation item group were significantly higher than those of the other two item groups in all of the 3
cases (p<0.05). In the serious case, the medium degree self-participation item group showed the highest
mean score. These results suggest that, especially in the serious case, there are many people who think it
desirable to carry out a medium degree of self-participation as patients in selecting and determining the
contents and the methods of the medical services.

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P360
BODY DISSATISFACTION, HYPERCOMPETITIVE, ATTITUDES
TOWARD APPEARANCE AND MAMMOPLASTY AS
PREDICTORS OF BREAST INTENTION MAMMOPLASTY
F16. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics – Other
Luisa Angelucci, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas – Venezuela
Athamaica Sierra, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas – Venezuela
Andrea Vivas, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas – Venezuela

The present study examined the influence of the age, body mass index, body dissatisfaction, socio-cultural
attitudes towards appearances, attitudes towards mammoplasty and hypercompetitive above the intention of
women to summit breast augmentation surgery. The study was in 302 participants within 18 and 59 years
old. The results showed that women had low intention to do the surgery, were satisfied with their body, had
positive attitudes towards mammoplasty, moderate level of hypercompetitive and were influenced by the
socio-cultural models associated to appearance. A regression multiple was applied to verify the hypothesis of
the study, founded that the intention of women to do mammoplasty increased when they were younger, had a
positive perception of this surgery, also when they thought it brought benefits, and when they had higher
body dissatisfaction when comparing their body to others. The factors attitudes toward appearance,
hypercompetitive and body mass index were not significant predictors of the intention. The results were able
to prove the psychosocial model, being useful to identify some of the related factors associated to the
intention of submitting to cosmetic surgery and also it brought up relevant information for health
professionals in this field. However the intention of doing augmentation mammoplasty is not fully explained
by these variables, so the recommendation is to continue researching in this area.

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P362
COPING STYLE AS PREDICTED BY PERSONALITY AND
ATTACHMENT
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Lisa Best, University of New Brunswick, Saint John – Canada
Lilly Both, University of New Brunswick, Saint John – Canada

Personality characteristics and styles of attachment affect how individuals react in different situations and
may affect how they cope. The purpose of this study was to examine if personality and attachment styles
predicted coping styles. In total, 271 females and 96 males (mean age = 20.6 years) completed a series of
questionnaires to assess their personality (NEO-PI-R), attachment (Relationship Scales Questionnaire), and
coping skills (Ways of Coping Checklist). Regression analyses indicated that higher Extraversion, Openness,
and Conscientiousness, as well as a Fearful attachment style predicted Problem-focused coping (R2=.19).
The use of Support-seeking was predicted by being older and female as well as having higher Extraversion
and Conscientiousness and lower Agreeableness (R2=.15). Approximately 41% of the variation in Emotionfocused coping was accounted for by higher Neuroticism and Extraversion, as well as a Fearful attachment
style. Higher Neuroticism and Extraversion accounted for 25% of the variability in Self-Blame. Wishful
thinking was predicted by higher Neuroticism and Openness, as well as a Fearful Attachment Style (R2=.39).
A Fearful attachment style and Higher Neuroticism accounted for 33% of the variability in AvoidanceFocused Coping. In general, individuals who are more likely to deal with a problem head-on or seek the
support of others are more likely to be extroverted and conscientious. On the other hand, emotion focused
coping, such as self-blame, wishful thinking, and avoidance, was associated with higher neuroticism and a
fearful attachment style. These results support the theory that basic inherent traits affect how individuals
react in different situations.

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P370
SEXUAL DESIRE AND SEXUAL ACTIVITY IN COLLEGE
FEMALE STUDENTS WITH DIFFERENT SEXUAL
ORIENTATIONS
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Yu-Ping Chen, National University of Tainan, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China
An Chen Liu, Hungkuang University, Taichung - Taiwan, Province of China
Yu-Ping Chen, National University of Tainan, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China
An Chen Liu, Hungkuang University, Taichung - Taiwan, Province of China

The purpose of this study was to understand the levels of sexual desire and sexual activity among college
female students with different sexual orientations in Taiwan. A total of 121 senior and junior college female
students from a technological university in southern Taiwan were invited to participate in this study; two
survey instruments, the Female Sexual Function Index and the Sexual Desire Scale, were used. Of the 121
participants, 97 considered themselves to be heterosexual, whereas 24 identified themselves nonheterosexual. In all, 50.0% of the heterosexuals and 70.8% of the non-heterosexuals had sexual experiences.
Non-heterosexual female students had higher levels of sexual desire, i.e. more sexual fantasies, masturbated
more, more satisfied with their appearance, and desired more sex with partners and more self-stimulating
activity (e.g. masturbation, touching one’s own sex organs) than the heterosexuals. Regardless of their sex
orientation, those who were more satisfied with their appearance were more likely to have sexual desire to
engage in sexual activity by themselves and consider it important to fulfill their sexual desire through selfstimulation activity. The findings helped us learn more about sexual desire and sexual activity among women
with different sexual orientations, and such understanding is vital to unveil the sexual taboo in Chinese
culture. Suggestions were provided for future studies in this field.

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P371
ATTITUDES TOWARDS SAME-SEX MARRIAGE AND
HOMOSEXUALITY AMONG COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
STUDENTS IN TAIWAN
C04. Culture and society - LGBTQI studies
An Chen Liu, Hungkuang University, Taichung - Taiwan, Province of China

The purpose of this study was to explore attitudes towards same-sex marriage and homosexuality among
college students in counseling psychology in Taiwan. Of these 250 valid questionnaires collected, 88% of
the respondents supportedsame-sex marriage, 89% supported adoption bysame-sex couples, and 85%
supported using medical technology to help same-sex couples have children. In the background variables,
12% of the respondents had gay or lesbian relatives, and 71% had LGB friends. There were no significant
differences in support for same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex couples based on gender, age, and
having homosexual friends. However, Christians were more reluctant to support same-sex marriage and
adoption by same-sex couples. All those who had homosexual relatives supported same-sex marriage and
adoption by same-sex couples. Attitudes towards same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex couples did
not differ between participants having and not having LGB friends. There were no significant differencesin
attitudes towards homosexualitybased on gender and age status. Those having LGB friends had more
positive attitudes towards homosexuality. In general, counseling psychology students had positive attitudes
towards homosexuality, andhighly supported same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex couples. Some
suggestions were offered for further research in this field.

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P372
PEN VS. KEYBOARD: ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN COGNITION
AND WRITING ACCORDING TO TEXT QUALITY AND ERRORS
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Laura Nathalie Tutzer, Leopold-Franzens University, Innsbruck – Austria
Pierre Sachse, Leopold-Franzens University, Innsbruck – Austria

The aim of this studywas to provide a comprehensive analysis of the relations between cognitive processes
and writing regarding longhand and typing. While prior studies mainly focused on the effectiveness in note
taking or on the capacity for multitasking, text quality and errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar are
less explored. Additionally, some cognitive processes and their role in writing are quite well studied, e.g.
working memory, but there are many that have been little explored. Thus, the questions arise which
cognitive processes all involved in writing, whether these vary according to longhand or typing, and which
impact do longhand and typing have on text quality and errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. To
answer these questions, the following study was conducted with a total of 95 participants who were
randomly assigned into three experimental groups (longhand, typing on a tablet, typing on a pc). All
participants answered a test battery that consisted of various questionnaires to assess thinking styles, problem
solving, etc., an intelligence test, a test for the acquisition of working memory capacity, and the writing task.
The writing task was to reproduce a full text from a graphically illustrated sequence of actions. Correlations
between text quality, errors, and cognitive processes were deliberated by several statistical analyses and
related to the writing media.The results are discussed in terms of their theoretical and practical relevance.

1379

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0001 - 0500

P373
EXTREME SOCIAL WITHDRAWAL DURING EARLY
ADOLESCENCE: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DATA ON HIKIKOMORI
SINDROME FROM AN ITALIAN TOWN
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Fiorenzo Ranieri, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Manola Andreoli, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Elisabetta Bellagamba, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Elisa Franchi, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Francesca Mancini, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Lucia Pitti, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Marta Stoppielli, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy

Saito coined in 1998 the term "hikikomori" to define an extreme form of social withdrawal particularly
present in Japan. In all the West there was an increasing frequency of adolescent suffering for extreme social
withdrawal during last years. The Unità Funzionale Salute Mentale Infanzia e Adolescenza of Arezzo has
received a number of requests to take care of adolescents who bearing strong similarities to hikikomori
teenagers or "on the way of the social withdrawal". This context has led to an epidemiological study in order
to quantify these behaviors among very young teenagers in the town. The research used a questionnaire
addressed to the coordinator teachers of the middle schools of Arezzo. The goal was to collect information
on the single student absent for more than 40 days and reasons for the absence. The Absents from school for
more than 40 days (not for an illness) were 27 (1% of the students). The teachers do not know the reasons for
the absences for 29,6% of students but for 51,9% they indicate psychological problems as the main reason.
The 40,7% of these students showed difficulty waking up, leaving home, coming to school, difficulty in
relating to others and low self-esteem, signs that could bring to identify the hikikomori syndrome. The
research shows that the school is not able to recognize all hikikomori students, but it can provide valuable
information to plan an intervention on extreme social withdrawal.

1380

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0001 - 0500

P374
THE RELATIONSHIP OF FEELING HAPPY AND ACADEMIC
COMPETENCY: A LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS
B15. Development and Education - Longitudinal analysis
The broaden-and-build theory argued that positive emotions facilitate performance. According to this claim,
we examined the relationships of the longitudinal change of pupils’ happiness with that of their academic
competency. The databases of the Taiwan Educational Panel Survey were used. The samples were contacted
in Grade7, Grade 9, Grade 11, and Grade 12. Structural equation modeling was used. Pupils’ happiness was
indexed by two variables: feeling happy in the present school and feeling happy for the present life. The
performance in the aggregate test was used as an indicator of academic competency. This test involved
reasoning, math, science, language, and literature. We found that the longitudinal change of the whole
happiness did not correlate significantly with that of the academic competency. However, the constant of
school happiness was correlated positively with the slope of academic competency. The slope of school
happiness was also correlated with the constant and slope of academic competency.The slope of school
happiness was negative. Causal modeling was also conducted. Controlling the effect of Wave 1 academic
competency, Wave 2 school happiness predicted positively Wave 2 academic competency; controlling the
effect of Wave 1 and Wave 2 school happiness, Wave 2 academic competency was predictive positively of
Wave 3 school happiness. Our findings supported the broaden-and-build theory and implied that Grade 9
was a key timing for Taiwan students.

1381

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0001 - 0500

P379
YOUNG FEMALE AND SEXUALITY: THE ROLE OF SEXUAL
ATTITUDES ON THE QUALITY OF SEXUAL LIFE.
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Jacopo Grisolaghi, University of Florence, Florence – Italy

Objective: This study was specifically aimed to evaluate the role of sexual attitudes on the quality of sexual
life in a group of young Italian female, with particular regard to the role that self-esteem and psychological
factors could carry out. Methods: One hundred female between 18 and 28 years were enrolled in the study.
All the people were investigated to point out the social, occupational, work-related and relational conditions.
Subjects underwent Sexual Attitude Scale, Self-Esteem And Relationship Questionnaire and Sexual Quality
of Life Questionnaire. A semi-structured interview was performed to evaluate the sexual function. Results: A
correlational study shows the important role that self-esteem and psychological factors, like sexual attitude,
can carry out. Significant difference post hoc analyses revealed that respondents who had negative sexual
attitude reported more sexual problems than did the others. Conclusions: Subjects with positive sexual
attitude, reported only minimal impairment of their quality of sexual life while those negative attitude
showed significant alterations in vital areas such as sexuality and social relations. A large prospective study
needs to be performed to attempt to determine the effects of self-esteem and the individual treatments on
sexual functioning, taking into account the psychosocial factors.

1382

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0001 - 0500

P384
PRESENT TIME PERSPECTIVE AND EXPERIENCE OF PAIN. A
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Malgorzata Sobol-Kwapinska, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Przemyslaw Babel, Jagiellonian University, Krakow – Poland
Wlodzimierz Plotek, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan – Poland

This study systematically reviews relationship between present time perspective and experience of pain.
PubMed, EMBASE, PEDro, PsycInfo, Lexis, and EconLit were searched from the date of their inception to
October 2014. Results of research indicate that the present time perspective is related with the experience of
pain. The hedonistic time perspective is associated with intensified feelings of frustration and anger. The
fatalistic perspective may increase the feeling of hopelessness and helplessness in a situation of experiencing
pain, which aggravates dealing with pain. The active present time orientation is connected with joy and
interest in the moment and these emotions help in dealing with pain. Knowledge of the temporal perspective
of patients could have an application in isolating so called risk groups, in other words people who require an
early identification and application of defined preventive actions, e.g. working on the change of attitude
towards time, developing skills to concentrate on the present, learning a strategy to deal with pain, e.g.
relaxing, developing skills to turn a patient’s attention away from aversive stimulus.

1383

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0001 - 0500

P385
PERCEIVED SUPPORT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WORK:
PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT, FAMILY SUPPORT
AND JOB SATISFACTION IN DISABLED WORKERS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Carlos-María Alcover, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid – Spain
Juan José Fernández, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid – Spain
Fernando Rodríguez, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid – Spain
Izarne Lizaso, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián – Spain

Perceived support from different sources in the organizational context is a key factor to well-being and job
satisfaction. Recent studies show that perceived family support is another key factor, as it can either create or
compensate different conflicts between the two vital areas. Our study examines these relationships in a group
of workers under-researched, such as workers with disabilities working in ordinary employment. In short, we
analyze the relationship between perceived organizational support (organization, supervisors and coworkers), family support and job satisfaction. We use a sample of 246 workers (53.7% women), aged
between 18 and 68 years (mean age, 37.3), with physical, motor, sensory, and psychological disabilities
employed in ordinary companies. The results of multiple regression analysis show that the perceived support
from three sources inside work, family support, life satisfaction and intention to remain in the organization
explaining 60.4% of the variance of job satisfaction. An important concern is the negative relationship
between family support and job satisfaction when perceived support at work (organization, supervisor and
co-workers) are positive, which may indicate that this strong perceived support increases work centrality in
disabled workers and, in turn, this may lead to conflicts in family relationships. These results allow us to
explore the complex relationship between the two spheres and deepen in aspects under-studied of workfamily conflict in workers with disabilities.

1384

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0001 - 0500

P389
TESTING SOCIAL EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK:
PERCEIVED SUPPORT, BURNOUT AND JOB SATISFACTION IN
WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Carlos-María Alcover, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid – Spain
Maria José Chambel, University of Lisbon, Lisbon – Portugal
Juan José Fernández, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid – Spain
Fernando Rodríguez, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid – Spain

The social exchange theory has dominated the analysis of employee-organization relationships (EOR) in
recent decades. Based on the norm of reciprocity, this theory predicts that the results and employee responses
are a function of how they are treated as well as of work conditions. Our study tests this explanatory
framework in a sample of workers with disabilities employed in ordinary companies, analyzing the
relationship between perceived organizational support, job satisfaction, burnout and family support. We use
a sample of 246 workers (53.7% women), aged between 18 and 68 years (mean age, 37.3), with physical,
motor, sensory and psychological disabilities working in ordinary jobs. To test our proposed model we used
a regression-based path analysis using PROCESS software, which is a computational tool for estimating and
probing interactions and the conditional indirect effects of moderated mediation models. We find that the
positive relationship between organizational support and satisfaction is partially mediated by the levels of
burnout, but this relationship in turn is moderated by family support. When employees perceive this support,
the relationship between burnout and satisfaction is stronger than when they does not perceive it, indicating
that the relationship between these variables does not depend on a simple rule of reciprocity or exchange.
Our results extend in a promising direction the EOR explanations by introducing the effect of external
variables to work, and have relevant practical implications for managing disabled people in organizations.

1385

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0001 - 0500

P392
NEW CHARACTERIZATION OF ROMANTIC PASSION
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Rozzana Sánchez-Aragón, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Berenice Jiménez-Rodríguez, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Alejandra Elizabeth Pérez-Pérez, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico

Romantic passion has been considered for two decades as cultural universal (Jankowiak & Fischer, 1992).
Hatfield &Rapson (1993; 1996) define passion as a state of intense longing for union with another.On the
other hand,Sanchez-Aragon (2007) proposed a continuum consisting of a series of four phases of romantic
passion: attraction, infatuation, obsessive love and desperate love. Romantic passion involves culture, a
person, his/her object of passion and the interaction of all this elements; which give a more integral vision
about the psychological dynamic among elements. Based on this, the purpose of this study was to
characterize each of the phases of romantic passion taking into consideration the role of beliefs about
expression, sexual personality traits associated seduction strategies used and the consequent sexual
satisfaction obtained passionate lovers. To do so, we studied a nonprobabilistic sample of 495 participants
from Mexico City. Results show: 1) how culture its influence over the experience of romantic passion
mainly in attraction and infatuation, 2) the way in which women look for men conquerors and adventurers,
while men search for women with sexual restriction traits in the first two phases, while in the negative ones,
lovers need a love object with attributes as sadism and erotic disposicion, 3) finally about the seduction
strategies, we found a more wide-ranging use in the positive than in the negative phases.

1386

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0001 - 0500

P399
THE IMPACT OF PATERNAL/MATERNAL SUPPORT ON
COLLEGE STUDENTS’ CAREER INDECISION: THE
MEDIATING ROLE OF CAREER SELF-EFFICACY
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Ching-Hua Mao, Chihlee Institute of Technology, New Taipei City - Taiwan, Province of China
Tzu-Wei Fang, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China
Ying-Chu Hsu, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China

This study examined the impact of paternal/maternal support on career indecision of college students and the
mediating effect of career self-efficacy. Based on an integrative literature review, this study designed four
constructs pertaining to paternal/maternal support: emotional support, information provision, autonomy
support, and tangible assistance. And the career indecision comprised two subscales : “developmental
indecision” and “indecisiveness”. The first one was with an emphasis on information factors and the latter
one was on personal–emotional factors. According to the results of regression analysis of 633 Taiwanese
college students, the dimensions of “self-appraisal”, “planning” and “goal selection” of career self-efficacy
were complete mediators between maternal emotional support and developmental indecision. The
dimensions of “self-appraisal” and “goal selection” of career self-efficacy were complete mediators between
maternal tangible assistance and developmental indecision. And there was no significant mediating effect of
career self-efficacy on the relation between maternal support and indecisiveness. Furthermore, there were no
significant mediating effect of career self-efficacy on both the relation between paternal support and
developmental indecision and the relation between paternal support and indecisiveness.

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0001 - 0500

P401
A COMPARISON OF THE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OF
NORTH KOREAN ADOLESCENT DEFECTORS AND SOUTH
KOREAN ADOLESCENTS
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
Hee Kyung Kim, Dongshin University, Naju - Republic Of Korea
Hyun-Kyun Shin, Chonnam National University, Gwangju - Republic of Korea

As of 2014 February, there were 26,368 North Korean defectors living in South Korea, of whom 12.2% were
adolescents. The mental health of adolescent defectors is important to their achievement of developmental
tasks, and adaptation to South Korea. The purpose of this paper is to objectively evaluate the psychological
difficulties of North Korean adolescent defectors living in South Korea (NKAD, N=202), by comparison
with South Korean Adolescents (SKA, N=198) aged 14~19. The scores on 11 scales of Psychological State
Inventory for North Korean Adolescent Refugees (PSI-NKR-A) were compared across the country of origin,
gender, and age. PSI-NKR-A is a brief self-report questionnaire designed to evaluate a broad range of
psychological problems of NKAD. MANOVA showed that NKAD had higher scores on Post-Traumatic
Stress and Psychosis than SKA, while the latter had higher scores on Academic Stress. The interaction
effects of country of origin by gender on Post-Traumatic Stress and Anxiety were significant. Analysis of the
simple main effect showed that NKAD Females had significantly higher scores on these scales than NKAD
Males, but SKA had no difference on these scales by gender. This study suggests that NKAD suffer from
posttraumatic stress and psychotic symptoms that originate in the perilous journey from North Korea to
South Korea and adaptation to South Korea. It is especially important to relieve the symptoms of
posttraumatic stress and anxiety of NKAD Females.

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0001 - 0500

P406
METHOD «THE DARK ZONE» FOR THE RESEARCH OF
CONSCIOUSNESS IN ONTOGENESIS DEVELOPMENT
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Valentin Ageyev, Kainar University, Almaty – Kazakhstan
Ekaterina Ageyeva, University of Suleiman Demirel, Almaty – Kazakhstan

Theoretical basis: a man's consciousness is the subjective relation between the ideal and real forms of his
activity which models the objective relation between general and individual forms of objects of the nature.
The aim: to identify whether students consciousness develops in the process of studying. Technique: a
system of becoming more complicated motive tasks so that the student has possibility to perceive the formsample, but has no possibility to perceive the form of resultant constructing movement trajectory. This
technique gives a chance to research into consciousness as the relationship. The research was coducted in
2011-2012. The pupils of the 1 – 11th forns of three schools with different spezialisation located in Almaty
(Kazakhstan) took part in the research. Totally – 732 pupils. Indicator of efficiency of motive tasks decision
is a difference between the areas of the form sample and the form of the resultant trajectory. Assessment
criteria: Friedman's χ2-criterion and Vilkokson's T-criterion. Results: 1. All the pupils achieved increasing
difference between the areas of the form-sample and the form of a resultant trajectory as the tasks became
more complicated. 2. In all forms average indexes of efficiency of motive tasks decision were almost
identical. Inferences: in the process of studying the initial type of consciousness remains invariable.
Conclusion: the education system does not provide development of student's consciousness. It's reforming is
essential.

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0001 - 0500

P407
CREATIVE DIALOGUE AS A METHOD OF NEW KNOWLEDGE
GENERATION
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Valentin Ageyev, Kainar University, Almaty – Kazakhstan
Ekanerina Ageyeva, University of Suleiman Demirel, Almaty – Kazakhstan

The origin of new knowledge is a general scientific problem. In the methodology of science (K.Popper,
I.Lakatos, T.Kun, P.Feyerabend) there is no solution of this problem. It should be searched resting on the
regulation of the historic nature of the human being and any knowledge. The psychological solution of the
problem is the creative dialogue. Creative dialogue is the type of communication, when one man becomes an
aim for another. The essence of creative dialogue is not an exchange of knowledge, but the attitude of
communicating people to the history of knowledge origin. As a result of co-reflexion the history of
knowledge origin transforms into historic logic of knowledge origin. Historic logic, applied to the knowledge
of communicating people, becomes their psychological means of new knowledge origin.

1390

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0001 - 0500

P409
NEW FACTORS PRODUCING THE REMINISCENCE BUMP IN
OLDER ADULTS
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Yoko Sakata, Aichi-Shukutoku-University, Nagakute – Japan
Namiko Kubo-Kawai, Aichi-Shukutoku-University, Nagakute – Japan
Masako Akahoshi-Kamiya, Sukusuku-Child-Clinic, Hospital, Toyota - Japan

Purpose Previous studies have shown that whenrecalling autobiographical memoriesolder adultsrecall events
experiencedwhen they were between 10 and 20 years of age (reminiscence bump).Interviewers inmost past
studies however, havebeen undergraduate, or graduate students in late teens to 20s and participantsmight
have adjusted their memories tothe interviewers’ ageunconsciously. Therefore,the bias of interviewers’ age
on older adults’ narration of autobiographical memories were investigated. Methods Older participants were
classified into two groups by the differences of interviewers:In child-interviewer-group(C), an interviewer
was an elementary school student (9-year-old boy or 10-year-old girl) with 18 older participants (M=73.2).
In adults-interviewer-group(A), an interviewer was an university student(20-year-old man or 21-year-old
woman) with 25 older participants (M=72.3).The interview was conducted with one to one.Participants were
required to narrateup to three memories. Results and discussion There were 54 valid responses in C and 75 in
A. The responses were classified depending on the age when participants experienced the event.Aχ２ test
was conducted on response numbers, which indicated that in C, the bump was observed around 10 years,
whereas in A, it was observed around10-20 years and over 40 years of age. These results suggestthat the
interviewers’ age biased the bump and older adultswere affected unconsciously by the age of the
interviewers.

1391

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0001 - 0500

P415
THE INFLUENCE OF COLLABORATIVE EMPOWERMENT ON
TEACHER'S READING PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Pei-Yun Liu, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien - Taiwan, Province of China

Teacher's professional knowledge is an important factor influencing development of student learning, while
pedagogical content knowledge is the most important professional knowledge in teaching. Purpose of this
research is to enhance elementary school teacher's reading PCK. Researcher-teacher collaboration is applied
in a teacher's reading PCK empowerment workshop which focuses on a ”pre-class preparatory discussion instruction activity – after- class reflection and adjustment” cycle. A mixed method research is conducted
along with an embedded curriculum-based quasi-teaching experiment. The reading instruction adopts a
nonequivalent pretest-posttest quasi-experiment design while subjects are comprised of two classes of grade
5 students in Taiwan. Teachers of the experiment group attend a ten-week reading PCK empowerment
workshop; and their students participate in the subsequent reading instruction. The control group participates
in usual Chinese instructions. With one-way ANCOVA to partial out impact of pre-test, the research results
reveal that students of the experiment group have gained higher perception of teacher's reading pedagogical
content knowledge, instruction strategic knowledge, instruction representation knowledge, subject content
knowledge, and assessment of student's understanding of knowledge than students of the control group. The
research results indicate that collaborative empowerment effectively increase student's perception of
teacher's reading PCK.

1392

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0001 - 0500

P417
THE RELATION BETWEEN EPISTEMOLOGICAL BELIEFS,
GOAL ORIENTATION, AND METACOGNITION OF
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TAIWAN: AN
INVESTIGATION ON THE MEDIATED-EFFECTS MODEL
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Pei-Yun Liu, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien - Taiwan, Province of China

Epistemological beliefs of learners are believed to have an impact on their goal orientations and
metacognitions. Accordingly, many scholars advocate that goal orientation serves as a mediator between
epistemological beliefs and metacognition. This study aimed to examine the mediating-effect model of
epistemological beliefs, goal orientation, and metacognition by using empirical data. 570 seventh-grade
participants were recruited from Taiwanese schools. Research data were collected through the use of
Epistemological Questionnaire, Goal orientation Questionnaire, and Metacognition Questionnaire. Structural
Equation Model of LISREL 8.72 was adopted to conduct the mediating effect examination. The results
showed that mastery goal and approach performance goal are the mediators between epistemological beliefs
and metacognition. In other words, sophisticated epistemological beliefs can indirectly affect metacognition
through mastery goal and approach performance goal.

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0001 - 0500

P420
MESOCORTICOLIMBIC FUNCTIONAL CONNECTIVITY IN
PSYCHOTIC DISORDER: AN ANALYSIS OF PROXY GENETIC
AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Sanne Peeters, Maastricht University, Maastricht – Netherlands
Ed Gronenschild, Maastricht University, Maastricht – Netherlands
Vincent van de Ven, Maastricht University, Maastricht – Netherlands
Petra Habets, Maastricht University, Maastricht – Netherlands
Rainer Goebel, Maastricht University, Maastricht – Netherlands
Jim van Os, Maastricht University, Maastricht - NetherlandsMachteld Marcelis, Maastricht University,
Maastricht – Netherlands

Altered dopaminergic neurotransmission in the mesocorticolimbic (MCL) system may mediate psychotic
symptoms. In addition, pharmacological dopaminergic manipulation may coincide with altered functional
connectivity (fc) “in rest”. It was tested whether MCL-fc is conditional on (risk for) psychotic disorder
and/or interactions with environmental exposures. Resting-state fMRI scans were obtained from 73 patients
with psychotic disorder, 83 unaffected siblings and 72 controls. With the nucleus accumbens (NAcc) as seed
region,MCL-fcwas estimated. Regression analyses were used to assess group differences in MCL-fc as well
as interactions between group×environmental exposure (i.e., to cannabis, developmental trauma and
urbanicity). Compared to controls, patients had decreased NAcc-orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and NAccmidbrain connectivity. Siblings showed decreased NAcc-OFC, NAcc-lentiform nucleus (LN) and NAccmiddle cingulate cortex (MCC) connectivity. After correction for additional confounders (tobacco, alcohol,
drugs) patients and siblings had decreased fc in the OFC and MCC, the sibling-specific finding in the LN
remained. No interaction between group and the environmental exposures in the model of MCL-fc was
found. Reduced NAcc-OFC connectivity was seen in patients and siblings, suggesting that altered OFC-fc is
a vulnerability marker for psychotic disorder. Differential exposure to environmental risk factors did not
impact the association between familial risk and MCL-fc.

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P421
ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH DARK PERSONALITIES:
THE ANXIOUS NARCISSIST AND THE AVOIDING
MACHIAVELLIAN AND PSYCHOPATH
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Nadia Vettori, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria
Marco Furtner, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria
Thomas Maran, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria

Recent evolutionary approaches on the Dark Triad suggested two core characteristics of these socially
undesirable personality traits: confidence in predicting future outcomes and openness to short-term mating.
These assumptions are in line with empirical evidence that showed a preference for potentially exploitive
relationships in people with high scores on these traits. To date, no studies have assessed the patterns of
dyadic behaviour of Dark Triad personalities. The current research aimed to understand the link between the
Dark Triad (narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy), adult attachment and dyadic behaviour in
romantic relationship. A sample of 249 students that live currently in a relationship completed an online
questionnaire, consisting of the German versions of the Dirty Dozen, Experience in Close RelationshipsScale and the Partnership Questionnaire. Our results showed that both Machiavellianism and psychopathy
were positively related to attachment avoidance, whereas narcissism showed a positive relationship with
attachment anxiety. Furthermore the ability to make intimate emotional bonds was reduced in psychopathic
partners and both Machiavellians and psychopaths reported more conflicts in their relationship. This study
shed light on the attachment patterns across this personality cluster and confirmed recent evidence on shortterm mating strategy in Dark Triad personalities.

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0001 - 0500

P422
THE ROLE OF TEMPORAL DISTANCE IN SELF-PREDICTION:
A MOTIVATED CONSTRUAL PERSPECTIVE
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Elena Stephan, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan – Israel
Daniella Shidlovski, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan – Israel
Constantine Sedikides, University of Southampton, Southampton - United Kingdom
Daniel Heller, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv – Israel

Our work examines two sources of influence on predictions about the self: Valence of self-relevant
information and temporal distance from the future-self. We build on the motivation literature, which suggests
that self-representations are often colored by the self-enhancement: Individuals are motivated to maintain or
elevate their positive self-views (Alicke & Sedikides, 2009). Moreover, we draw from Construal Level
Theory (Liberman, Trope, & Stephan, 2007), which suggests that temporally distant (compared to near) selfpredictions will increasingly rely on information that reflects the "gist" of the self. We hypothesized that, as
individuals are motivated to maintain and enhance favorable self-views, temporal distance will lead to
increased reliance on positive self-relevant information. The findings of three experiments supported the
hypotheses. Distal (compared to near) predictions about the self were more positive and confident, and were
thought to reflect the true self (Experiment 1). Moreover, distal predictions increasingly relied on positive
(rather than negative) attributes of the self (Experiment 2). Furthermore, distal predictions reflected a greater
Better than Average Effect (i.e., higher ratings on positive attributes and lower rating on the negative ones in
comparison to peers; Experiment 3). The motivation to maintain and enhance the favorability of self-views
plays a critical role in construal and use of self-relevant information in self-predictions.

1396

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0001 - 0500

P425
THE EXPLORING ANALYSIS OF THE ADHD CHILDREN’S
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP IN TAIWAN
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Jen-Yi Wu, Kao-Yuan University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan - Taiwan, Province of China

This research was based on the concepts and theories of the structural family therapy with the observation,
the qualitative co-interview and the reflection methods of the Interpersonal Process Record (IPR) to deeply
understand the family structural relationship of the ADHD children. The results were explained as follows:
1. The ADHD children’s symptoms all revealed the parents’ explicit or concealed conflicts. 2. In the family
of the parents’ explicit conflicts, one parent was allied with the children against the other parent, thus the
children were pushed to the field of the parents’ conflicts. In the family of the parents’ concealed conflicts,
the children were intimated with one parent, but distant to the other parent; or the family was separated into
two parent and child cross-generational sub-systems coalition with the rigid boundary. 3. The couple’s rigid
boundary was contributed to impossibility of their cooperation to educate their children; therefore, the wife
became the leader with no influences of the husband in the family. 4. Most of the mothers and children
revealed the enmeshed with the fathers in disengaged, opposition, or adaption. 5. The couple relationship
showed the gender issue. Whereas the wives asked for more supports, the husbands requested more respects.
6. The parents were too involved into the children’s world with more focus on the children, but less attention
to the couple sub-system and relationship. 7. Most of the children showed the issues of the siblings’
competition and conflicts.

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0001 - 0500

P427
DOES FILIAL PIETY FADE AWAY? FUNCTION OF CULTURAL
BELIEFS ON TAIWAN’S ADULT CHILDREN PARENTAL
SUPPORTS
C16. Culture and society – Other
Wei-Shiuan Jeng, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China

Traditionally, filial piety serves as behaviors guidelines for Taiwan’s adult children. Taiwan has been under
going rapid social and economic change. Will the cultural beliefs function differently on parental supports?
The proposed study draw 331(male 165 female 166) adult children who has living parents either father or
mother has health issues from the Taiwan Social Change Survey: Year 2 of Cycle 6 (2011- 2012). Exploring
function of cultural beliefs (children indebted to parent, and children obligate to provide parents a descent
living environment), individual characteristics (gender, and income), and affection and conflict with parents
on the supports provide by adult children (financial supports, helping household chores, and emotional
comfort). OLS used to analyze the data. Preliminary result suggests that the function of cultural beliefs
remains playing a role on intergenerational relationships but in a different pathway. Application of the
proposed study will discuss.

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0001 - 0500

P430
COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE THEORY OF MIND
IMPAIRMENTS IN OPIOID-DEPENDENT PATIENTS
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Bérénice Lecluyse, Université de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Emmanuel Brunelle, Hospital of Hénin Beaumont, Hénin Beaumont – France
Jean-Louis Nandrino, Université de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Marie-Charlotte Gandolphe, Université de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France

Difficulties in interpersonal relationships are shown in substance-dependent patients, and can be explained
by impairments in theory of mind (TOM) ability. The aim of the present study was to explore both cognitive
and affective TOM abilities in opioid-dependent patients (OD). Auto-evaluative questionnaires and
performance tasks were administered to OD (n=30) and healthy controls (n=30). The Theory of Mind
Assessment Scale (THOMAS), a semi-structured interview, was used to evaluate cognitive and affective
TOM. Cognitive TOM was also assessed with the Versailles-Situational Intention Reading (V-SIR), a movie
paradigm in which participants have to infer characters' intentions. Emotional competences in identifying
others emotional states or one's own emotions was also measured with an auto-evaluative questionnaire: the
Profile of Emotional Competence (PEC). The results on the performance tasks (THOMAS and V-SIR)
showed a deficit of both cognitive and affective TOM in OD. In contrast, with an auto-evaluation (PEC), OD
didn't report any impairment in emotional abilities towards other's emotions, whereas they assessed
difficulties in emotional competences towards one’ s own emotions. These results point out a lack of
awareness of their social competences impairments, in spite of a good perception of their difficulties towards
their own emotions. These results were independent from the length of abstinence, suggesting that TOM
deficits may remain stable after clinical remission.

1399

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0001 - 0500

P432
RELIGIOUS IDENTITY AND ITS STRUCTURE IN DIFFERENT
RELIGIONS
C13. Culture and society – Religion
Valeria Shorokhova, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow - Russian Federation

The purpose of current research was to investigate the structure of religious identity in different religions.The
study was based on developed by Deborah Van Camp Gordon Allport’s conception of religiously, so we
used 4-dimentional structure of religious identity that could be represented through the scheme orientation:
1. personal vs 2. social / content: A. internal (identity) vs B. external (benefits). 1xA: Individual faith
identity. 1xB: Religious group identity. 2xA: Personal benefits of religion. 2xB: Social benefits of religion.
The first stage of research was carried out in Moscow on 78 Orthodox and Jewish young people aged 16-21.
The participants were asked to fill in the 32 items questionnaire based on Individual / Social Religious
Identity Measure by D. Van Camp. The measure was translated into Russian and adapted according to
Russian realities. The results confirmed our hypothesis that the structure of religious identity remained the
same within the different religious denominations, but its content was different and depended on the persons’
religious affiliation. Those results are quite encouraging so today we are carrying out a wider study,
including young Orthodox, Muslim and Buddhist young people of different Russian regions. Key words:
religious identity, religious identity structure, religious denominations.

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0001 - 0500

P436
THE IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL VALENCE OF EPISODIC
EVENTS ON THE IMPLICIT MEASUREMENTS OF THE
ETHNIC ATTITUDES
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Irina Plotka, Baltic Psychology and Management University College, Riga – Latvia
Marija Bambulyaka, Baltic Psychology and Management University College, Riga – Latvia
Nina Blumenau, Baltic Psychology and Management University College, Riga – Latvia
Dmitry Igonin, Commercial Establishment, LTD Latenta, Riga – Latvia

The problem of correlation of events of episodic memory with the overall representation of attitude has been
little studied. The speed of access to representations (activation of the attitude) is studied by means of
implicit methods. Theoretical hypothesis: The attitude activation speed in the semantic memory changes in
the procedures of implicit measure under the influence of a recent (up to a week) affectively significant
episodic event associated with the object of attitude. Method: - Participants: 120 students, 18-30 years,
Mdn=19, Russians. - Implicit Measures: Procedure of unconscious semantic priming in a task of affective
categorization; Implicit Associative Test in a task of affective categorization. - Explicit Measures: Surveys:
Types of Ethnic Identity, Intensity of Emotional Impact. - Procedure: (1) Implicit measurements for all
groups; (2) The show of specially designed video clips with affective valence (positive, negative, neutral) for
creation the corresponding ethnic episodic events and assessment of the intensity of emotional impact after
this show for experimental groups; (3) Repeated implicit measurements for the all groups – at once, or in a
day, or in a week after the show. Results and Conclusions: The effect of watching positive and negative
video clips in greater degree slows the processes of attitude activation compared to neutral. The rate of
activation of attitude in the experimental groups is retarded in compare to control groups.The hypothesis is
partially confirmed.

1401

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0001 - 0500

P439
THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF MENTAL HEALTH STATUS ON
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND
LIFE SATISFACTION IN OLDER ADULTS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Petra Dolenc, University of Primorska, Koper – Slovenia
Mojca Petrič, University of Primorska, Koper – Slovenia

Physical activity represents a significant factor in successful aging. Research has consistently demonstrated
that physical activity and exercise predict subjective well-being in theelderly (Achouretal., 2011; Ní
Mhaoláinetal., 2012). In the current study, the hypotesis that general health status plays a mediated role
between physical actviity (PA) and life satisfaction was investigated. The sample consisted of 144 healthy
older adults (age M= 67.18; SD = 5.24 ) from a Slovenian urban area. General Health Questionnaire (GHQ)
and Satisfaction with LifeScale (SWLS) ware used to assessmental heath status and satisfaction with life,
respectively. Additionaly, the participants were asked to report the amount of their PA. Results indicated that
self-reported PA was positively correlated with SWLS scores, while GHQ scores were negatively correlated
with PA and SWLS scores. The examined model revealed that mental health status mediated the relationship
between self-reported PA and satisfaction with life. The Boots rapping 95% confidence intervals indicated
that the indirect effect was significant, b = 0.73, p< .001, CI [0.21, 1.37]. Furthermore, the mediation effect
size was medium. The findings emphasize the importance of promoting adequate levels of physical activity
among older people in order to improve their quality of life.

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0001 - 0500

P447
WORK LONGER OR LIVE SMARTER? STRIVING FOR
DESIRABLE WORK TIME ARRANGEMENTS IN DIVERSE
CULTURAL CONTEXTS
D06. Work and organization - Labour market, unemployment and flexicurity
Luo Lu, National Taiwan University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

The long working hours and their noxious effects seem to be more prevalent in today’s competitive global
business world. This study thus explores the joint role of personal choice and social welfare provision in the
context of working hours and work attitudes across a wide range of countries with diverse levels of
economic development, cultural background and welfare regimes. To this purpose, secondary analysis was
employed using data collected from the International Social Survey Program (ISSP). The ISSP recruits
nationally representative samples in its member countries to conduct surveys meeting rigorous academic
standards. Data from 8,525 employees (nine countries) were analyzed. The nine countries represent four
types of social welfare regimes: the social democratic welfare (Denmark, Sweden, and Norway), liberal
welfare (United States and Australia), conservative corporatist welfare (France and Germany), and the East
Asian welfare (Taiwan and South Korea). I found that the fit between desired and actual working hours was
associated with higher job satisfaction and organizational commitment. However, this association did vary
across different social welfare regimes. Logistic regression further revealed that compared against the East
Asian welfare regime, employees in countries with social democratic, conservative, and liberal welfare
systems, were more likely to experience a fit between personal preferences and actual choices of working
hours. Furthermore, after controlling for the macro-level social institutional factors and micro-level
demographics, personal financial needs of “wanting to earn less” could still predict the state of misfit. To my
knowledge, this is the first study using multiple national representative samples to test the effect of social
welfare regimes on the relationship between fit of working hours and work attitudes in a global context.
Basing on the results, recommendations are made to organizations to facilitate a state of fit between
individual preferences and available choices through supplying multiple options to employees.

1403

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0001 - 0500

P450
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EATING ATTITUDES AMONG
SENIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS IN
TAIWAN
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Yu-Ping Chen, National University of Tainan, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China

The purpose of this study was to explore the gender differences of eating attitudes among senior elementary
school students in Taiwan. Four elementary schools located in southern Taiwan were purposely selected, and
all students in fifth and sixth grades (age 11-12) were asked to fill out the Children's Eating Attitude Test-26.
Of the 1,704 valid questionnaires collected, there were 894 (52.5%) boys and 810 (47.5%) girls. Using a cutoff point of 20, a total of 214 (12.6%) students, including 116 males and 98 females, were at risk for an
eating disorder. It is unexpected, the number of boys more than girls. Of all participants, the girls scored
significantly higher than the boys in the following questions: “I think a lot about wanting to be thinner”, “I
am scared about being overweight,” and “I enjoy trying new rich foods.” However, the boys had higher
scores than the girls in the following questions: “I stay away from eating when I am hungry”, “I think about
food a lot of the time,” and “I have the urge to vomit after eating.” When analyzing at-risk participants, the
girls scored significantly higher than the boys in these two questions, “I think a lot about wanting to be
thinner,” and “I am scared about being overweight.” The differences in eating attitudes were further
discussed, and certain suggestions for the prevention of eating disorders among pre-adolescent boys and girls
were also provided.

1404

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0001 - 0500

P453
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CREATIVE IDEAS IN WORK
ORGANIZATIONS: OVERCOMING “INNOVATION PARADOX”
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Hisataka Furukawa, Japan University of Economics, Tokyo – Japan

Innovation can be conceptualized as encompassing two different activities: the generation of novel, useful
ideas and their implementation. The production of creative ideas does not necessarily imply their
implementation. The innovation paradox means that the more ideas are creative, the greater they face
difficulties in implementation. From previous research, it is not at all clear how (1) idea creativity relates to
implementation, (2) what factors are more likely to improve otherwise probably negative odds of creative
ideas actually being implemented, and (3) how these factors combine to jointly shape idea implementation.
This study extends theory and research by differing between 2 types of creativity: incremental and radical.
Using data from 186 employees and their supervisors, results revealed that extrinsic rewards system(e.g., pay
and recognition), configuration of team members’ attributes, and creative-relevant ability of teams are
associated primarily with incremental creativity; that strong ties (number of supportive buy-in contacts) and
lesser perceived conflict with other related departments in the organization are associated to radical
creativity.These findings suggest that idea implementation, in contrast to idea generation, is a social and
political process. Implementation is facilitated under the condition that employees not only care for goals of
their own department, but also for goals other departments jointly

1405

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0001 - 0500

P455
TRANSFORMING CULTURAL IDENTITY IN A
MONOCULTURAL ENVIRONMENT: THE CASE OF HONG
KONG
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
Kerry Kennedy, Centre for Governance and Citizenship, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong Hong Kong

This presentation will examine issues of cultural identity arising from immigration in a dominant Chinese
society with a focus on cultural processes designed to eliminate cultural differences. Yet Cooper and Denne
(1998 p. 3) have argued that “globalization has led to increased awareness of differences and similarities
both within and across cultures” while Arnett (2002, p.774) suggested that, “globalization has its primary
psychological inﬂuence on issues of identity”.How were these tensions resolved? The results showed a
multi-level impact of cultural values involving both dominant and minority cultures. At the institutional and
policy levels dominant cultural values constructed a framework that encouraged assimilation and integration
of minority cultures. At the personal level, many in the minority cultures responded with a culture of
resistance to preserve what they saw as essential cultural elements such as language, religion and social
values.At the same time, many representatives of the minorities saw also themselves as part a ‘civic contract’
in which they would actively contribute to their new society. This outcome came close to Arnett’s (2002, p.
777) view that “the central psychological consequence of globalization is that it results in transformations in
identity” . In the current case, however, it was not so much a transformation of identity as an expansion
keeping intact what had been traditionally valued while adopting new values for a new social sphere.

1406

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0001 - 0500

P461
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN SCHOOL SUBJECT RELATED
ANXIETY
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Martina Endepohls-Ulpe, University of Koblenz-Landau, Koblenz – Germany

For elder students there are current empirical results that girls’ self-reported general higher levels of math
anxiety compared to their male peers may rather be related to gender-stereotyped self-concepts than to their
real math achievement. It is not quite clear if similar relations can also be found for younger children and
also for boys and their anxiety with respect to language. The presented study analyzes gender differences in
school subject specific anxiety with respect to mathematics, German language and science with a
questionnaire adapted for the three subjects from a questionnaire on general school anxiety from
Wiesczerkowski et al. (1979). The sample consisted of 283 students, 143 boys and 140 girls, from different
types of German schools (primary school (n=54), secondary modern school (n=124) and grammar school
(n=104)). Statistical analysis was done by ANOVA, with subject related anxiety score as dependent variable
and gender and type of school as fixed factors. Results show some school type related differences and a
subject related gender stereotyped pattern for mathematics and for science anxiety for all three types of
schools. For the subject German language only primary school boys reported a slightly higher anxiety than
girls. Results are discussed in terms of the development of conflicting general and specific aspects of
children’s gender stereotyped self-concepts and their implications for educational practices.

1407

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0001 - 0500

P463
FAMILY HAPPINESS IN A POST-MINING COMMUNITY
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Vicki Koen, North-West University, Potchefstroom - South Africa
Elize S. Van Eeden, North-West University - South Africa

The main aim of this research as part of a South African integrative multidisciplinary (IMD) research project
was to explore and describe aspects that influence family happiness in the Bekkersdal community, which is
located in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. A parallel mixed method research design was implemented
and systematic sampling was used. The sample (n = 498) included households in the informal settlement of
the community. Data were collected through the use of a questionnaire and computerized data analyses
software, namely SPSS 22 and AtlasTi 7 were used to respectively analyze the quantitative and qualitative
data. The results indicate that the majority of participants (58%) reported that their families were unhappy.
The results also identify the most prominent contributing and hindering aspects to family happiness in
Bekkersdal.

1408

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0001 - 0500

P464
PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES IN A SOUTH
AFRICAN CONTEXT: A PROSPECTIVE MULTIFACTORIAL
MODEL
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Vicki Koen, North-West University, Potchefstroom - South Africa
Chrizanne Van Eeden, North-West University, Vanderbijlpark - South Africa
Sebastiaan Rothmann, North-West University, Vanderbijlpark - South Africa

This study investigated the psychosocial well-being of a group of South African families by determining the
prevalence of psychosocial well-being indicators. A cross-sectional survey design and a purposive, voluntary
sampling technique were used. Data on family well-being were collected from 772 youths attending five
secondary schools located in the Northern province of South Africa (females = 64%, majority ethnicity =
African: 67%). Data were captured and statistically analyzed utilizing the PASW 18.0 program. Structural
equation modeling (SEM) methods implemented in AMOS were used to test the measurement models. The
results supported a two-factor model of family psychosocial well-being consisting of family functioning and
family feelings. Family functioning included family relational patterns, family functioning style and family
hardiness, while the second factor, family feelings, included family satisfaction and attachment.

1409

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0001 - 0500

P469
PARIETAL AND PREFRONTAL ACTIVATION DURING
RECEIVING DELAYED VISUAL FEEDBACK OF ONE’S OWN
HAND MOVEMENTS: A NIRS STUDY
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Takahiro Hisazaki, Kyushu Lutheran College, Kumamoto – Japan
Shinichi Hirata, Sakuragaoka Hospital, Kumamoto – Japan
Ryuji Fukuhara, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto – Japan
Manabu Ikeda, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto – Japan

Neural mechanisms of the sense of agency, that is the sense that one controls one’s own bodily actions, has
attracted much attention in studies using neuroimaging techniques. It has been found that the posterior
parietal cortex was activated by losing one’s sense of agency, that is detecting incongruence between one’s
own predicted and actual action outcomes. But this finding has never been supported by Near-Infrared
Spectroscopy (NIRS), which is more useful than other neuroimaging devices because of minimal restriction
on subjects’ bodies and little influence of electromagnetic noise. Besides, the prefrontal cortex has not been
studied while it has been considered to be implicated in conscious detection of sensory-motor mismatches. In
this presentation, we will show by means of NIRS what area in the parietal and prefrontal cortex is more
activated when watching delayed images of one’s own right hand movements than those with no delay. We
observed the increased oxyhemoglobin signal, which is interpreted as regional brain activation, in ipsilateral
angular, precentral, and postcentral gyri and prefrontal cortex when the images were more delayed. To put
our results and previous findings together, these areas would be respectively involved in processing one’s
own action outcomes as other’s ones, emitting motor commands to control one’s own body, processing
afferent proprioceptive signals elicited by actions, and conscious detection of sensory-motor mismatches.

1410

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0001 - 0500

P474
TRIAL-BY-TRIAL MODULATIONS IN THE GAZE-CUEING
TASK
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Francesca Ciardo, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia – Italy
Cristina Iani, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia – Italy
Paola Ricciardelli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

The gaze-cueing effect (GCE) refers to the tendency for observers to respond faster to targets in locations
that were cued by task-irrelevant gaze direction than to not-cued targets (i.e. Driver et al., 1999). Recent
findings suggested that the GCE could result from the conflict between the spatial information conveyed by
gaze direction and the target spatial position (Green et al., 2013). The present study investigated if trial-bytrial sequential effects reported in conflict tasks such as the Simon task (Simon & Rudell, 1967) are also
present in the gaze-cueing task. In the Simon task, the interference effect is reduced or eliminated following
an incongruent trial suggesting the existence of conflict adaptation processes (e.g., Iani et al., 2009). We
hypothesized that if the GCE were the result of a cognitive conflict, then trial-by-trial conflict adaptations,
similar to that reported in the Simon task should occur. To this end, we required participants (n=32) to
perform both the gaze-cueing task and the Simon task in two consecutive sessions. Results showed no Simon
effect following an incongruent trial. The GCE was larger when the preceding trial was congruent than when
it was incongruent. Crucially, this result was due to congruent trials speeding up when the preceding trial
was also congruent. Differently from the Simon task, no adaptations were evident after incongruent trials.
These results are interpreted as speaking against a cognitive conflict account of the GCE.

1411

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0001 - 0500

P475
IS VIDEO GAME TRAINING EFFECTIVE TO IMPROVE
WORKING MEMORY IN OLDER ADULTS?
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Pilar Toril Barrera, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid - Spain
Reales Jose Manuel, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid - Spain
Mayas Julia, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid - Spain
Soledad Ballesteros, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain

Normal ageing produces important age-related brain changes, especially in the prefrontal cortex. These brain
changes are associated with declines in several cognitive processes including working memory. To
investigate the effects of video game training in the spatial working memory of older adults, we conducted a
longitudinal intervention study with a group that received training and a control group. Nineteen volunteer
older adults (mean age= 69.95, SD= 6.73) received 16 1-hr video game training sessions with a series of
video games selected from a commercial package (Lumosity). In each session, participants practiced 6
selected video games twice. The results of the trained group were compared with the results of an active
control group composed by 20 healthy older adults (mean age= 73.20, SD= 6.72). The results showed that
the trainees improved significantly their performance in all the video games after completing the training
sessions. Most important, we found significant improvements after training in the trained group, and no
change in the active control group, in two computerized tasks designed to assess spatial working memory, a
Corsi blocks task and a Jigsaw puzzle task. These results suggest that: 1) the ageing brain shows cognitive
plasticity, and 2) video game training might be an effective intervention tool to improve working memory in
older adults.

1412

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0001 - 0500

P477
THE COMPARISON OF SOCIA SKILLS IN CHILDREN OF
EMPLOYED MOTHERS TEACHERS AND OTHER JOBS WITH
HOUSEWIVES, CHILDREN
F08. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firooz Abad – Iran
Flora Yunesi, Islamic Azad University, Firooz Abad – Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj – Iran
Fariba Sayadi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj – Iran

The aim of this study was to compare the level of social skills in children whose mothers,were employe
(teachers, nurses and obstetrician) with non-employed mothers,s children. The sample consist of 12-15 years
old children of 120 mothers(n1=40 teachers, n2=40 nurses and obstetricians, n4=40 housewives), that was
randomly selected from Firooz Abad. To assess social Skills, Manson social skills test was used. The result
revealed that the level of social skills in children whose mothers were teachers, were higher than those of
nurses, obstetrician and housewives. Also, this level was higher in children of housewives in comparison
with those of nurses and obstetrician. It can be concluded that mothers, job play an important role in their
children,s social skills. Key words: social skills, mothers,employments

1413

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0001 - 0500

P478
HIGH SOCIAL ANXIETY INHIBITS THE MERE EXPOSURE
EFFECT ON EXPLICIT BUT NOT IMPLICIT ATTITUDES
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Naoaki Kawakami, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba – Japan
Emi MIura, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba – Japan

The mere exposure effect refers to the phenomenon that unreinforced exposure to a stimulus is sufficient to
enhance people’s attitudes towards that stimulus. A broad array of stimuli encountered both inside and
outside of the laboratory, including photographs, drawings, polygons, words, and people, produce the mere
exposure effect. However, little is known about the relation between this effect and personality traits. We
examined the influence of social anxiety traits on explicit and implicit mere exposure effects. Participants
were repeatedly presented with novel person faces. Next, participants completed a computerized Single
Category Implicit Association Test (SC-IAT) and self-reported rating task in order to measure implicit and
explicit attitudes toward the exposed and unexposed persons. Results indicated that participants low in social
anxiety traits showed more preference for the repeatedly exposed person both on implicit and explicit
attitudes. However, participants high in social anxiety traits showed more preference only on implicit
attitudes. Research on social phobias has shown that socially anxious individuals interpret ambiguous social
information more negatively than do non-anxious individuals. The present study suggests that although
individuals high in social anxiety do not explicitly express preferences for repeatedly exposed persons due to
the interpretation bias, their implicit preferences are formed in a similar way as those of non-anxious
individuals.

1414

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0001 - 0500

P484
WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT AND FACILITATION – WHERE
SHOULD WE EXPECT CONSEQUENCES: AT A SENDING OR
AT A RECEIVING DOMAIN?
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Bogusława Lachowska, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland

In the poster an analysis was presented of the relationship between work-family conflict, family-work
conflict, work-family facilitation, and family-work facilitation and the quality of life of working parents. The
analysis covered the quality of life in work and family domains: satisfaction with work and marriage, and
work and marital distress, as well as the global quality of life: life satisfaction and global distress. The study
covered 151 couples from dual-earner families. All subjects had at least secondary education, and were
raising at least one child aged under 12. It was observed that the conflict role is associated with negative
effects, in the domain which is the source of difficulties (a sending domain), as well as in the domain
subjected to difficulties-inducing influences (a receiving domain), and with respect to the global quality of
life. Facilitation is related with positive effects only with respect to the quality of life in the sending domain,
and with the global quality of life. The results were interpreted in the light of the source attribution theory,
social exchange theory, and norms of reciprocity.

1415

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0001 - 0500

P485
THE PAIN AND SUFFERING OF CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS
ILLNESSES
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Alessandro Failo, University of Trento, Rovereto (TN) – Italy
Paola Venuti, University of Trento, Rovereto (TN) – Italy

Aim: Assessment of the behavioral, emotional and cognitive aspects in the pediatric pain. This project
started in May 2012 and will finish in December 2014. Design: Observational study – intergroup – open
label – single group for each disease by using these tools: (1) Pain assessment scales: VASn and Wong
Backer (rating of intensity) (2) Pediatric Pain Coping Inventory (questionnaire) (3) Projective Drawings
Technique (Person, Family, Tree) (4) Short interview and observation. Participants: The Children (N=40)
were recruited from Pediatric wards of Hospitals of Trento and Rovereto: 15 oncological, 13 rheumatic
disease, 7 cystic fibrosis, 5 rare disease (7-10 years N=19; 11-14 years N=21). Results: The pain at present is
low, but the memory of suffering is placed on medium-high levels for all diseases. Among the strategies of
pain management, Social Support (staying with parents….) is the most effective coping strategy and has play
an important role in the management of pain in these children. Who has suffered the most has a stronger
sense of self: the more you feel emotionally adequate, less strategies are used. The males, in all projective
tests, draw themselves less adequate than females.

1416

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0001 - 0500

P486
THE EFFECT OF SPANISH ECONOMIC DOWNTURN ON THE
WELL-BEING AT WORK
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Maria Villaplana Garcia, Mutua Universal, University of Murcia, Murcia – Spain

The concept of Well-being at work has received an increasing amount of attention in tough economic times,
because include occupational safety and health aspects related to organizational effectivity. The purpose of
this project is to examine determinants of absenteeism and its relationship with factors described in the
integrated Models of sickness absence behavior and return to work. Analyze the relevance of the effect of
several variables on the indicators of the temporary sickness absence in Spain. We studied all the processes
registered in a Mutual (Spanish National Health System). We calculated the Effect Size (d) using the Pearson
Correlation Coefficient (rxy), Eta Squared (ƞ²) and Cramer's V (V). Splitting the follow up period into two
halves allow us to show the influence of the changing economic cycle upon the indicators of absenteeism.
Rising unemployment was associated with an important decrease in sickness absence in temporary
employees (V=0.145; p<0.000) and in economic sectors -construction and industry- but not in agriculture,
services (V=0.116; p<0.000) and the biggest organizations (ƞ²=0.424; p<0.000); the economic downturn did
not effect (ƞ²=0.424; p<0.000) on the length. The findings of effects between several psychosocial factors
and the indicators are of importance for interventions aiming at reducing sickness absence; occupational
health experts, employers and governments should recognize that its prevention may improve the
absenteeism and presenteeism.

1417

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0001 - 0500

P487
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LINGUISTIC AND ACADEMIC
COMPETENCE IN DEAF PRIMARY STUDENTS RELATED TO
LANGUAGE AND MATHS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Rocío Lavigne Cervan, University of Málaga, Málaga – Spain
Concepcion Navarta Pardo, University of Málaga, Málaga – Spain
Antonia M. González Cuenca, University of Málaga, Málaga – Spain

Severe or profound hearing-loss makes the development of oral and written language significantly difficult.
Linguistic limitations and poverty of experiences have an effect on learning. Deaf students’ level in reading,
writing and mathematics is scarcely ever equal to their hearing mates’. The aim of our research is to find out
whether deaf primary students benefit from using current hearing technologies and whether they need a
specialized help in order to reach a normal learning level. 48 students with a severe or profound hearing-loss,
26 employing cochlear implant and 22 using hearing-aid, have taken part in our research. All of them attend
general primary education classrooms. The assessment battery comprised four tests (Peabody Picture
Vocabulary Test III, Grammatical Structure Comprehension Test, Reading Processes Evaluation Battery and
Writing Processes Evaluation Battery) and two academic competence scales (language and mathematics).
Results show how students reach a normal lexical level, both in oral and written language, which implies an
average academic performance in the first cycle of primary education. Notwithstanding, more than a 50 %
show grammatical difficulties that affect reading comprehension and writing. Furthermore, competences in
language and mathematics are as well affected once these students reach the second and third cycles. Our
data seem to confirm the convenience of a specific intervention on grammatical competence in a very early
age.

1418

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0001 - 0500

P490
IS AN UNINVOLVED ATTITUDE ASSOCIATED WITH ONLINE
COMMUNICATION IN JAPANESE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS?
C09. Culture and society - Media and communication
Emi Miura, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba – Japan
Fujio Yoshida, Tokyo Seitoku University, Yachiyo – Japan

It has been suggested that young Japanese people have poor interpersonal relationships with their friends
(Kurihara, 1989; Sengoku, 1998). According to Ueno et al. (2004), such individuals want to keep a proper
distance from their friends, while keeping in touch with them. As is clear, individuals are raised surrounded
by modes of communication such as e-mail, voice, and/or message apps on their cellphones. Using these
technologies, young people concurrently maintain a proper distance from their friends and sustain
relationships with them (Doi, 2004). The present study focuses on an uninvolved attitude, which is a trait
associated with the use of cellphones and/or smartphones by young people. In a web-based survey, high
school students (N=835) were asked to complete a questionnaire that measured uninvolved attitudes toward
their friends, cognitions when using mobile devices, frequency of e-mail and message app use, and level of
stress. First, an uninvolved attitude was uncorrelated with frequency of use of e-mail and message apps.
Second, structural equation modeling indicated that an uninvolved attitude was related to anxiety when
friends do not reply to communications, and when individuals cannot reply to their friends communications
as soon as they would like. An uninvolved attitude also related to feeling the need to use modern
communication tools to maintain friendships. Anxiety, a restless mood, and feelings of obligation were all
related to this stress.

1419

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0501 - 1000

P510
CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND
TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS: MAIN CORRELATIONS
D12. Work and organization - Safety culture and climate
Valentyna Lagodzinska, Institute of Psychology, Kyiv – Ukraine

One of the important factors in the development of educational institutions in Ukraine is their organizational
culture (L.Karamushka, Zh.Serkis, A.Shevchenko). Objective: to analyze the correlations between the
creative potential of the working environment and types of organizational culture of educational
organizations. Methods. The investigation was conducted on a sample of 400 staff of educational institutions
from different regions of Ukraine using Type of Organizational Culturequestiojnnnaire (Ch.Hendit), scale C
(My Working Environment) of Your Creative Potential questionnaire (G.Nikiforov, M.Dmitrieva,
V.Snyetkova). Results. The investigation found positive statistically significant correlations between the
strength of the creative potential of the working environment and the following types of organizational
culture of educational organizations: task culture (rs=0.385, ρ<0.01) and personality culture (rs=0.291,
ρ<0.01). However, the strength of the creative potential of the working environment was shown to have
statistically significant negative correlations with the following organizational culture types: power culture
(rs=-0.239, ρ<0.01) and role culture (rs=-0.173, ρ <0.01). Conclusions. The strength of the creative potential
of the working environment corresponds to certain types of organizational culture of educational
organizations. The investigation findings can be helpful in developing a particular type of organizational
culture in educational organizations.

1420

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0501 - 1000

P512
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH A SENSE OF WELL-BEING IN
OLD AGE - QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE LIFE STORIES
OF ELDERLY JAPANESE WOMEN
C15. Culture and society - Qualitative methods
Toshiko Obokata, Teikyo-Heisei University, Toshimaku Yokyo – Japan

This study examined the factors associated with a sense of well-being among elderly individuals and
identified the contributors to good health and longevity by analyzing the life stories of five healthy Japanese
women aged 71–88 years. Japan is a super-aging society, and it has been estimated that more than 80% of
elderly individuals will be in good health in the near future. However, good health and longevity are not the
only important factors related to aging; it is also important that our elders experience a sense of well-being.
The life stories of the participants in this study were elicited using semi-structured interviews. According to
the results, the most important aspect of their lives was the relationship with their family (e.g., husband,
child, parents). Four women emphasized their current everyday happiness rather than historical crises. All
participants worshiped their ancestors, regardless of their religious beliefs, and did not fear their own death.
We concluded that these data reflect Japanese cultural traditions, which include concern about the sense of
well-being experienced by elderly Japanese individuals.

1421

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0501 - 1000

P516
PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF YOGA: A SYSTEMATIC
REVIEW
F12. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics – Mindfulness
Patrícia Araújo, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Rosina Fernandes, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Escola Superior de Educação, Viseu – Portugal

Positive psychology proposed by Seligman (2000)led to several recent studies developed in the West about
constructs such as well-being. Simultaneously, this focus enhanced practices with a past of more than 5000
years in eastern culture, specifically with roots in India, such as Yoga (De-Michelis, 2005), which
incorporates several principals related to constructs that have been the target of theoretical and empirical
attention within positive psychology, particularly the importance of mindfulness as a promoter of well-being
(Ivtzan&Papantoniou, 2013). In this paper, we explore documented impacts of yoga, through a systematic
review of existing literature, from any year, country or language. The search identified 29 scientific
publications, from which 10 were excluded, after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Empirical studies
within the area of psychology and with impacts of yoga were included. Theoretical articles, books and
research that didn’t document impacts were excluded. Several psychological impacts of yoga were
described, for example: reduction of distress; decrease in negative affect and increase of positive emotions;
higher levels of relaxation states; less general anxiety, depression and anger; decline of neuroticism and
psychoticism personality traits; better performance in attention tests, among others. We hope this research
allows a better comprehension of yoga benefitsand possibly, integration of some yoga interventions in
psychological approaches. Key-words: yoga, psychology, impacts, systematic review

1422

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0501 - 1000

P519
DOES INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK PREVENT (LARGE) GENDER
DIFFERENCES IN CHRONOMETRIC MENTAL-ROTATION
TESTS?
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Claudia Quaiser-Pohl, University of Koblenz-Landau, Koblenz – Germany
Martina Rahe, University of Koblenz-Landau, Koblenz – Germany
Petra Jansen, University of Regensburg, Regensburg – Germany

Mental rotation is a domain in which large gender differences in favor of males are usually found.Features of
psychometric mental-rotation tests (type of stimulus, time constraint, answer format,scoring procedure)seem
to account for this. An explanation for the smaller gender differences in chronometric tasks might be that
subjects usually get feedback after every single item whether their solution was correct, which possibly
counterbalances women’s solving insecurity and positively influences their performance. The study
examined the influence of individual item-wise feedback on the performance of males and females in a
chronometric (i.e. computerized) mental-rotation test with cube figures. Subjects(fourth-graders: 40 boys; 59
girls) had been randomly assigned to one of the testing conditions(with feedback/without feedback). Results
show that males and females differed significantly in reaction time (F(1, 85)=5.11, p<.05, η²=.057) but not in
accuracy. Whether they got feedback only influenced subjects’ reaction time (F(1, 85)=12.92, p<.01, η²=.13)
but not their accuracy. There was no significant interaction between gender and condition.The study provides
first evidence that individual item-wise feedback reduces the reaction time in chronometric tests, and that
this effect is gender-independent,at least in children. Possible extensions of the results on adults and
implications for the role of individual feedback in tests and at school will be discussed.

1423

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0501 - 1000

P524
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOURS IN ADOLESCENCE: WHAT IS
BEHIND DEVIANCY?
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Alice Murteira Morgado, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal
Maria da Luz Vale Dias, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal

The aim of our research was to study and understand what types of behaviours are displayed by adolescents
from the general population and what significant variables may be involved in their behavioural
manifestations (namely, social skills, self concept, personality, family relations, socioeconomic status, age
and gender). A sample of 489 Portuguese youths were asked to fill, in classroom, a sociodemographic
questionnaire and Youth Self-Report; Social Skills Questionnaire – Student Form; Family Environment
Scale; Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale-2; and Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-J. Their parents
were also asked to fill the Child Behavior Checklist and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Results point out
to the existence of significant differences between individuals with higher and lower antisocial tendencies in
several dimensions of personality, self-concept, social skills, and family environment and some of those
dimensions predicted the score obtained in some factors from YSR and CBCL. We believe that this study
presents great value for understanding such a challenging phenomenon, providing significant results and
explaining important amounts of variance while addressing multiple sets of variables. Therefore, by
considering multiple sets of variables, our work provides an important contribute in deepening our
knowledge of the variables in play in adolescent antisocial behaviour and offers interesting cues for
designing and implementing intervention programs.

1424

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0501 - 1000

P525
POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS’ MOTIVES FOR THESIS
PROJECT MAKING IN CONTEXT OF THEIR FUTURE
PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRAINING
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Liudmyla Karamushka, Institute of Psychology, Kyiv – Ukraine
Taras Karamushka, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv – Ukraine

Different aspects of professional career have been studied by a number of western (D.Syuper, D.Hal,
E.Sheynta) and Ukrainian (I.Bondarevska, O.Bondarchuk, T.Kanivets, A.Poplavskaya, M.Suryakova)
researchers. However the psychological characteristics of post-graduate students’ career training, in
particular their motives for thesis project making, have not been deeply studied. Objective: to analyze the
motives of post-graduate students’ thesis project making in taking career training. Methods and design. The
investigation was done on a sample of 277 post-graduate students of humanities and technical specialties
from several universities in Ukraine using a specially designed Future Career of Post-Graduate Students
questionnaire. Results. The investigation revealed a number of problems in post-graduate students’ motives
for thesis project making: a) there was disparity in the strength of creative and self-realisation motives and
professional development motives (35.0% vs. 63.7%); b) the importance of creative and self-realisation
motives did not increase in the course of post-graduate studies (ρ<0.001); c) post-graduate students of
humanities and full-time post-graduate students were slightly behind the post-graduate students of technical
specialties and distance learning in the strength of the creative and self-realisation motives (ρ<0.05, ρ<0.01).
Conclusions: The findings can be used in training post-graduate students to develop their creativity in career
making.

1425

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0501 - 1000

P528
A GENDER PERSPECTIVE ON PORNOGRAPHY
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Helena Hernansaiz-Garrido, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Aida Castaño-Torrijos, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

Althoughimages of sex are ancient in history, pornography is a more recent concept due to its association to
new audio-visual means. Men explore their sexuality more freely than women, which is reflected in
pornography by focusing on men’s pleasure.However, “porn for women” has recently emerged, based on the
idea that women are also pornography consumers who want to see different contents. Our aim is to
investigate in a preliminary way what ideas do men and women have about adult films. We designed a list of
51 items which comprised conventional and non-conventional elements about the number of participants,
theirappearance and behaviour, the sexual practices, the orgasms (who and when) and the ejaculations
(quantity and where). We asked 16 men and 33 women in Spain to rate how frequent these items were, how
frequent they would like them to be, and theirgeneral opinion about pornography (positive-negative in a 5
point Likert scale).We carried out percentage analyses. Results show that men and women have a similar
opinion about pornography and conventional elements are more frequent than non-conventional. Also, men
liked conventional elements more than women but, for the majority of cases, these items were not wanted to
appear in films neither by men nor women (i.e. facial ejaculations). In conclusion, present adult filmsdo not
satisfy neither women nor men.Thus, a change is needed in order to allow audiences to experience their
sexuality according to their tastes.

1426

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0501 - 1000

P539
"GROW FELIX": GOOD EDUCATIONAL HABITS FOR
CONSOLIDATION OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND PROPER
NUTRITION
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Maria Imoletti, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Napoli 3 Sud, Dipartimento Igiene e Nutrizione SIAN ASL Napoli
3 Sud, Torre Del Greco – Italy
Carmelina Sorrentino, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Napoli 3 Sud, Dipartimento Igiene e Nutrizione SIAN ASL
Napoli 3 Sud, Torre Del Greco – Italy
Serena Sensi, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Napoli 3 Sud, Dipartimento Igiene e Nutrizione SIAN ASL Napoli 3
Sud, Torre Del Greco – Italy
Stefania Stellato, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Napoli 3 Sud, Dipartimento Igiene e Nutrizione SIAN ASL
Napoli 3 Sud, Torre Del Greco – Italy
Pierluigi Pecoraro, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Napoli 3 Sud, Dipartimento Igiene e Nutrizione SIAN ASL
Napoli 3 Sud, Torre Del Greco – Italy

Introduction. The project "Grow Felix: involvement for the prevention and reduction of obesity of both
child and adolescent" is integrated into the Regional Plan of prevention of Campania region, an area with
the highest prevalence of Overweight/obesity (49%) in children aged 8-9 years old. Purpose. The aim is to
promote, consolidate and change lifestyles and healthy eating habits in advanced age , implementing best
practice, in partnership with school/family/health. Materials and methods. The project is aimed for third
grade classes of elementary school, it involved families in two informative meetings, three
workshops ( Snack in class, Vegetables/Fruit Party.), signed the "Snack Pact”: an educational accordance
between all individuals aimed at consuming a healthy mid-morning snack. During the workshops the
students through courses with the teacher, have illustrated the values of healthy and proper nutrition and the
importance of physical activity. Parents have presented dishes made of vegetables/fruit ,followed by
tasting. At the start of the new school year, with the "Final Event", school/family/health care passes the
baton to the new class. Results. From 2012 to date, the project has involved 59 Schools equal to 90% of the 7
health districts concerned, 5317 children with their respective parents and 261 teachers. Conclusions. The
project "Grow Felix" has showed that involving teachers, pupils, parents and activating good habits, have
turned out to be a valuable tool to promote a healthy lifestyle.

1427

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0501 - 1000

P541
EFFECTS OF EMOTION REGULATION DIFFICULTIES ON THE
TONIC AND PHASIC CARDIAC AUTONOMIC RESPONSE
A04. General issues and basic processes – Psychobiology
Guillaume Berna, Université de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Laurent Ott, Université de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Jean-Louis Nandrino, Université de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France

Emotion regulation theory aims to explain the interactions between individuals and the environment. In this
context, Emotion Regulation Difficulties (ERD) disrupt the physiological component of emotions through
the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and are involved in several psychopathological states. Objective: We
were interested in comparing the influence of a film-elicited emotion procedure on the ANS activity of two
groups with different levels of ERD. Methods: A total of 63 women (undergraduate students) ranging from
18 to 27 (20.7 ± 1.99) years old were included. Using the upper and lower quartile of a questionnaire
assessing ERD, two groups, one with low (LERD) and one with high (HERD) levels of ERD were
constituted and studied during a film-elicited emotion procedure. Cardiac vagal activity (HF-HRV) was
analyzed during three periods: baseline, film-elicited emotion, and recovery. Results: The cardiovascular
results showed a decrease in HF-HRV from baseline to elicitation for both groups. Then, from elicitation to
recovery, HF-HRV increased for the LERD group, whereas a low HF-HRV level persisted for the HERD
group. Conclusions: The HERD group exhibited inappropriate cardiac vagal recovery after a negative
emotion elicitation had ended. Cardiac vagal tone took longer to return to its initial state in the HERD group
than in the LERD group. Prolonged cardiac vagal suppression might constitute an early marker of ERD
leading to lower cardiac vagal tone.

1428

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0501 - 1000

P544
CARDIAC AUTONOMIC RESPONSE OF TEENAGERS WITH
EARLY ADVERSITY: EFFECT OF AN IAPS-BASED EMOTION
INDUCTION PARADIGM
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Guillaume Berna, University of Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Jean-Louis Nandrino, University of Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Laurent Ott, University of Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Célia Berna-Margerie, Hopital Saint Philibert, Groupement Hospitalier de l'Institut Catholique de Lille
(GHICL), Lille – France
Caroline Claisse, University of Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq - FranceGuillaume Vaiva, University of Lille,
Villeneuve d'Ascq – France

Intense or repeated stressors during the critical development period characterize early adversity (EA). Links
between EA and heightened risk of developing psychological disorders are supposedly based on emotion
regulation abilities (ER) and the moderation effect of vagal tone. This study proposes to explore the effects
of EA on the tonic and phasic cardiac autonomic response (CAR) and the relationships with ER and
dissociation. Two groups of 20 teenagers (14- to 19-year-olds) with or without abuse and neglect (A/N
versus control) were compared. CAR was recorded during an emotion induction paradigm and indexed with
heart rate variability (HRV). The results revealed that the A/N group reported higher scores than controls for
ER difficulties and somatoform dissociation. The CAR results showed that tonic HRV was diminished in the
A/N group. ANOVA also indicated that expected suppression of HRV during emotion was preserved in the
control group but was missing in the A/N group. Additionally, Lack of Awareness predicted tonic HRV
levels and depression predicted phasic HRV withdrawal. In conclusion, EA impacts ER difficulties
(especially non-acceptance and access to strategies) as well as depression and dissociation. It also diminishes
tonic and rigidifies phasic CAR, emphasizing psychological and cardiovascular risks of A/N teenagers.

1429

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0501 - 1000

P551
PSYCHOLOGICAL PREDICTORS OF SHORT TERM WEIGHT
LOSS IN OBESE PATIENTS UNDERGOING LAPAROSCOPIC
SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Emanuela Paone, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome – Italy
Laura Pierro, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome – Italy
Carlo Lai, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy

Background: Obesity is a multifactorial disease whose prevalence in the world's population appears to be
rising. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) represents one of the gold standard intervention to cure
morbid obesity and the Excessive Weight Loss (EWL%) expected at six months after surgery is on average
45%. However, not all of obese patients underwent LSG lose the same percentage of weight and the reasons
are not yet clear. The objective of this study is to identify psychological predictors of weight loss at 3-9
months after surgery. Previous studies focused on psychological predictors of weight loss after bariatric
surgery reported conflicting data and, moreover, most of them considered mid and long term outcomes after
surgery, when the surgical effects diminished and the psychological emerged. The aim of the present study
was to identify psychological predictors of weight loss at 3-9 months after LSG. Method: thirty-nine obese
patients underwent LSG. Each of them performed three psychodiagnostic interviews before surgery in which
they filled theSymptom Checklist-90 (SCL–90), to evaluate the psychological state and symptomatology.
After 3-9 months to intervention the weight for each participant was collected. Result: Hostility (r = -.4181;
p =.009), somatization (r =-.4135; p=.010), anxiety (r = -.3510; p = .031), Global Severity Index (r = -.3600;
p=.026) and psychoticism (r = -.3216; p= .049), were correlated to weight loss. Moreover hostility was the
most significant predictor of weight loss (Kg) after surgery (3-9 months). Age was independent to weight
loss (r = -.22; p= .181) and males lost more weight than females (33±2.8 vs 25.5 ±1.5). Conclusion: This
study suggests to considerfemale gender and pre-surgical high score of hostility as risk factors for postoperative outcomes. A specific psychological intervention focused on managing hostility and impulsivity
overall in female patients could help to favor weight loss, maintain the weight reached and avoid weight
regain.

1430

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0501 - 1000

P560
THE FACTOR STRUCTURE, RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY
STUDY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE EXISTENTIAL
LONELINESS QUESTIONNAIRE
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Burcu Pınar Gökdemir, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Özlem Bozo, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

n spite of being accepted as a universal concept, loneliness is still controversial in terms of source and nature
of it. Existential loneliness as a new form of loneliness has been defined in the literature as a primary and
inevitable condition of human existence: being alone in the anticipation of death. The Existential Loneliness
Questionnaire (ELQ) is the latest measurement tool for existential loneliness to our knowledge, and the aim
of the current study is to adapt it into Turkish and to examine its factor structure and psychometric
properties. The sample consisted of 250 Turkish university students. Beck Depression Inventory, Social and
Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults-Short Form, and Hopelessness Scale were used for convergent
validity. According to the analyses, three meaningful factors emerged and they explained 50.77 % of the
variance. The analyses revealed high internal consistency. As expected, existential loneliness had positive
relationships with depression, hopelessness, social and emotional loneliness. After deleting two items with
low item-total correlation, the final 20-item version of the questionnaire seems to be a reliable and valid
measure of existential loneliness for Turkish population. Understanding existential loneliness may be
important for developing existential therapeutic perspective especially for individuals who have to deal with
approaching death or have difficulty in finding meaning in life.

1431

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0501 - 1000

P561
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY AND
WILLINGNESS TO ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: A
MIXED METHODS APPROACH TO IMPROVE
UNDERSTANDING
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Bethany Gelinas, University of Regina, University of Regina, Regina – Canada
Michelle Gagnon, University of Regina, University of Regina, Regina – Canada
Lindsay Friesen, University of Regina, University of Regina, Regina – Canada

University students experience a high degree of mental health concerns; however, they are unlikely to seek
formal help. Past research has indicated that help-seeking may be impeded by a lack of mental health literacy
(awareness and appraisal of a problem,expression of a need for help,knowledge of available help sources,
and willingness to access help). Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data was collected from 145 university
undergraduates.Quantitative data was collected to determine students’ knowledge and use of campus
services, preferred help-sources, and appraisal of common symptoms. Qualitative data was collected to
identify the key symptoms that are appraised to be “early warning signs” versus “early action signs”, as well
as to identify the barriers and facilitators that influence help-seeking.Results indicated that each step of the
help-seeking process was characterized by a lack of mental health literacy. Insufficient knowledge
influenced students’ appraisal of symptoms, choice in help sources, ability to access available help, and
willingness to access available help. Furthermore, regression analyses indicated that knowledge of mental
health services was the best predictor of actual service use.Students made drastic distinctions between early
warning signs and early action signs, only appraising extreme symptoms as both a warning and a prompt to
take action. As such, students appear to respond reactively rather than proactively to mental health concerns.

1432

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0501 - 1000

P562
HOW CAN WE BEST SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO SELFHARM? PERSPECTIVES FROM THOSE WHO HAVE
RECOVERED
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Bethany Gelinas, University of Regina, Regina – Canada
Kristi Wright, University of Regina, Regina – Canada

Introduction: Individuals who engage in deliberate self-harm often report feeling misunderstood and
unsupported. Extant research has indicated that friends and family members are key to recovery from selfharm; therefore, improving the quality of support provided by friends and family could aid in the recovery
process. The goal of the current study was to increase knowledge of the self-harm recovery process by
exploring the experiences of people who have already recovered. Method: Ten individuals (ages 18 – 25)
who recovered from self-harm approximately 3 years prior to the study participated in comprehensive
interviews about their recovery experiences. Interviews were analyzed using thematic content analysis using
an interpretive phenomenological framework. Results: From the data, themes were created for five topic
areas: 1) parents’ role in self-harm and recovery; 2) friends’ role in self-harm and recovery; 3) the formal and
informal help-seeking process; 4) the recovery process; and 5) support needs. Based on their lived
experiences, participants were able to comment on what was most and least helpful to their recovery process
and provide advice to friends and family, mental health professionals, as well as individuals currently
struggling with self-harm. Implications: Knowledge of self-harm recovery can inform and improve support
for individuals who self-harm. Implications for more successful education and efficacious treatment are
discussed accordingly.

1433

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0501 - 1000

P563
THE LINKS BETWEEN READING PERFORMANCE AND
SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVE MEASURES OF READING
ANXIETY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS
B01. Development and education - Language acquisition
Barbie Hiu-Tung Chui, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Foreign language reading anxiety (FLRA), an anxiety experienced by language learners when reading in a
foreign language, is negatively correlated with foreign language skills. While past studies relied primarily on
subjective FLRA self-reports, how well they can reflect physiological indicators of anxiety remains unclear.
This study investigated the links between subjective and objective measures of FLRA and their relationships
with reading comprehension in children. A total of 102 Chinese primary fourth graders completed a selfrated Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Scale (FLRAS). Based on the scores, 33 of them (20 low-FLRAS,
13 high-FLRAS) were selected. They completed a nonverbal reasoning task (control) and an English reading
comprehension task with their heart rate (HR) monitored during the process. HR was found to increase in the
high-FLRAS group but reduce in the low-FLRAS group during the reading comprehension task. Results of
hierarchical regression showed that percentage change in mean HR significantly predicted FLRAS after
gender was controlled. The low-FLRAS group outperformed the high-FLRAS group in reading
comprehension. Reading comprehension score was significantly predicted only by FLRAS after gender was
controlled. This study has demonstrated the effectiveness of subjective measure of FLRA in predicting
foreign language ability and its link with physiological FLRA. The findings suggest students’ foreign
language skills could be enhanced by reducing FLRA.

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P564
NEONATAL CHARACTERISTICS, STRESS EXPERIENCES IN
NICU AND TEMPERAMENT AS PREDICTORS OF BEHAVIOR
IN TODDLERS BORN PRETERM
B11. Development and education - Temperament and individual differences
Rafaela Guilherme Monte Cassiano, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto
– Brazil
Claudia Maria Gaspardo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil
Doane Sábio Servidone, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil
Juliana Cunha de Lima Rodrigues, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil
Ricardo Augusto de Deus Faciroli, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil
Francisco Eulógio Martinez, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil
Maria Beatriz Martins Linhares, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil

The aim of the study was examine the predictor effectsof the infant`s neonatalcharacteristics, the cumulative
stress-relatedexperiencesin Neonatal Intensive Care Unit(NICU),and the temperamenton behaviorof toddlers
born preterm.The sample comprised 55 toddlers at 18-36 months of age. At toddlerhood, the mothers
wereinterviewed using the Early Childhood Behavior Questionnaire and the Child Behavior Checklist 11/2 –
5 years. The medical charts were analyzed to obtain the neonates` characteristics and the stress-related events
during NICU hospitalization measured by Neonatal Infant Stressor Scale.The statistical descriptive and the
linear regression analyses were performed.The results showed that early respiratory distress (ERD)at
neonatal phase, and toddlers’ temperament with higher frustration and lowersurgency scores were
predictorsof total behavior problems at toddlerhood (R² = 31%;p ≤ 0.0001). The ERD andtoddlers’
temperamentwith higher frustrationscore predicted toddlers’ externalizing problems (R² = 35%; p ≤
0.0001).Also, the ERD andtoddlers’ temperamentwith higher frustration and motor activation, and lower
surgencyscores predicted toddlers` internalizing problems(R² = 28%;p = 0.001).Otherwise, the stress-related
experiences at NICU did not predict behavior problems.In conclusion, the association of early respiratory
distress of neonates and later temperament domains enhance the risk for behavioral problems in toddlers
born preterm.

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P565
BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS IN TODDLERS BORN PRETERM
ACCORDING HEALTH CONDITION AT NEONATAL PERIOD
B14. Development and education - Developmental disorders in health
Claudia Maria Gaspardo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto BrazilRafaela Guilherme Monte Cassiano, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão
Preto – Brazil
Doane Sábio Servidone, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil
Juliana Cunha de Lima Rodrigues, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil
Ricardo Augusto de Deus Faciroli, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil
Francisco Eulógio Martinez, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil
Maria Beatriz Martins Linhares, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil

The aim of thestudy was to compare the behavior problems of toddlersbornpreterm differentiated according
to the presence or absence of early respiratory distress in neonatal period. Fifty-seven toddlers were split
in29 toddlers who presented early respiratory distress diagnostic (ERD) (Diagnostic Group – DG, gestational
age mean = 30 weeks [± 2] and birthweight mean = 1,140 grams [± 248])and 28 toddlers who did not present
ERD diagnostic (Not Diagnostic Group – NDG, gestational age mean = 29 weeks [±2] and birthweight mean
= 1,048 grams [± 248]). The mothers were interviewed using the Child Behavior Checklist for ages 11/2 –
5yearsfor behavior assessmentat toddlerhood.The statistical descriptive analysis and theindependent-samples
t test were performed. The results showed that DG presented more behavior problems than NDG (DG =
60[±11] and NDG = 54 [±11]; p = 0.05).Forinternalizingbehavior problems, DG also presented more
behavior problems than NDG (DG = 57[±10] and NDG = 50[±12]; p = 0.04).In addition, for externalizing
behavior problems,DG presented more behavior problems than NDG (DG = 61[±10] and NDG = 55[± 8]; p
= 0.01).The present study showed that toddlersborn preterm with ERD diagnostic at neonatal period had
more behavior problems than toddler’s counterparts without the diagnostic did. In conclusion, taken together
prematurity and ERD enhance the risk for behavior problems in toddlers. Preventive interventions should be
addressed.

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0501 - 1000

P566
PERSONAL BELIEF IN A JUST WORLD AND SCHOOL
RELATED JUSTICE EXPERIENCES OF ADOLESCENTS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Gözde Kiral Ucar, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle Saale – Germany
Claudia Dalbert, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle Saale – Germany

The Just World Theory (e.g., Lerner, 1980) proposes that people need to believe in a just world in which
people get what they deserve and deserve what they get. Research evidenced that general and personal BJW
should be differentiated (e.g., Dalbert, 1999), and there is an adaptive relationship between personal BJW
and school related experiences (e.g., Dalbert & Stöber, 2006). The present study examines longitudinal data
for the relationship between personal BJW and school related justice experiences of adolescents with
different national and religious background. Our sample comprised N = 245 adolescent school students
(German: n = 183; Turkish/Muslim: n = 62; Christian: n = 100) attending grade levels 7 to 10 of four
different secondary schools (German; 1 “Gymnasium”; 3 “Oberschulen”). The following hypotheses will be
investigated: (1) The more adolescents believe in a personal just world, the more their evaluation of their
school grades, their teachers’ and their classmates’ behavior as just should increase over time, and (2) this
should be true for all adolescents, independent of their national or religious background.

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P568
EFFICACY OF ACT RAISING SAFE KIDS PROGRAM ON
PARENTING EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Elisa Rachel Pisani Altafim, Univeristy of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Ribeirao Preto – Brazil
Maria Eduarda André Pedro, Univeristy of São Paulo, Ribeirao Preto – Brazil
Francine Belotti da Silva, Univeristy of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Ribeirao Preto – Brazil
Rebeca Cristina de Oliveira, Univeristy of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Ribeirao Preto – Brazil
Maria Beatriz Martins Linhares, Univeristy of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Ribeirao Preto –
Brazil

The present randomized-controlled trial aimedto evaluate the efficacy of the universal prevention program
ACT-Raising Safe Kids (ACT-RSK; American Psychological Association) to modify the parenting
educational practices in a Brazilian sample of mothers. In addition, themaintenanceof changes was evaluated
in a follow-up assessment after 3-4 months. Mothers of children at 3-8 years were recruited in two schools
andwere randomly assigned to Intervention ACT-RSK group (IG, n = 10)and Control group (CG, n=10).The
participants answered the ACT Questionnaire to assess parenting practices in pre-, post-test and follow-up
phases.The statistical treatment comprised descriptive analysisand also between- and within- group
comparisons (Mann-Whitney andWilcoxon tests;p ≤ 0.05). The results revealed that the IG showed better
parental style score than CG in post-test (IG, median=40; CG, median=34; p=0.04). In comparison to pretest, the IGwere better on parental style (Pre,median=34;Post, median=40; p<0.01) and electronic media
control by parents (Pre, median=15; Post, median=17; p= 0.05) in post-test. There were no statistical
differences within post-test and follow-up; the positive change detected in post-test was maintained in the
follow-up. In CG there was no statistical significant difference withingroups. In conclusion, the ACT-RSK
presented efficacy to improve parenting educational practices and this improvement was maintained after 3-4
months post- intervention.

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0501 - 1000

P570
CYBERBULLYING
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyber space and virtual realities
Bahtim Kutuk, Mersin University, Mersin – Turkey

Roughly 2,5 billion individuals have internet connection and approximately two billion of them have one or
more accounts in several social media network. Cyber platform may give rise to abuse or victimization. It
recently has been appeared a nascent bullying type in literature. Cyberbulliying is a bullying type aims
harrassing to victims repeatedly and deliberately. Additionally, cyberbullying uses electronic technology
including devices and equipments such like cell phones, computers and tablets and communication tools
consist of social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. It may occurs by means of nicknaming,
blackmailing, rumouring, photosharing, pretend to be someone else, sending unwanted messages, and sexual
harrassment. Virtually, all of the cyberbulliers are traditional bulliers and all of the victims are traditional
victims in real life. Cyberbullers are generally isolated, unliked, arrogant, lack of empathy personalites. This
type of manner is observed among adolescents. Victim may not be aware of the purpose of cyberbullier,
identity of him/her and why he/she is doing this manner. Therefore, cyber victims who are exposed to this
manner feel like more psychologically weak, helpless and angry rather than traditional bullied victims. The
conclusions of cybersbullying are; outrage, unable to focus on lessons, truantry, bring weapons to school,
depression, drug addiction, committing a crime, desperateness, anxiety and trying to commit a suicide.

1439

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0501 - 1000

P572
THE COMPONENTS OF CHILDREN'S EMOTION
KNOWLEDGE: WHICH ARE ENHANCED BY FAMILY SYSTEM
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Katarzyna A. Knopp, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland

This study examined children's emotion knowledge and its potential correlates in the domain of family
experiences. Participating in the study were 180 elementary school-aged children, ages 7-12 years. Selfreport questionnaires concerning the family flexibility, cohesion and communication, as well as parental
beliefs, behaviors and feelings toward children were obtained from the mothers and fathers of children who
had been given an assessment of their family system and parental attitudes. Children's overall level of
emotion knowledge as well as such its components like .knowledge of emotional language, knowledge of
emotional expressiveness, knowledge of importance of emotions in individual’s functioning, knowledge of
sources of emotions and knowledge of emotional regulation were also assessed by test based on a series of
emotion-based problem-solving items. The results indicated that individual differences in children's emotion
knowledge were related to specific dimensions of family experiences. The data provide support for the
notion that favorable family environment is positively related to key aspects of children’s emotion
understanding.

1440

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0501 - 1000

P573
VIDEO GAMES AND CONTEXT EFFECTS
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Bahtim Kutuk, Mersin University, Mersin - TurkeyAslı Aslan, Mersin University, Mersin – Turkey

The aim of this study is to investigate whether there is a plausibly causal relationship between video game
playing and child cognitive and non-cognitive skills. According to the literature about this issue video game
playing has a statistically significant positive effect on children's cognitive skills. The context of a visual
object is constituted by stimuli in its surroundings. Context effects are present when the perception of an
object changes when its context changes, without any physical change in the object itself. Several
experiments have shown that playing action games induces changes in a number of sensory, perceptual, and
attentional abilities that are important for many tasks in spatial cognition. Research is going to be carried out
in Turkey. Participants are going to be children and adults who play video games or do not. 300 participants
will be included in the study. Ebbinghaus and Müller-Lyer illusion will be showed to children who are 4-10
years old and adults. Participants will be asked which figures are equal, smaller, and bigger. Thanks to
literature we expect that the context effect will influence the ones who play video games less when compared
to the ones who do not play. The results of the research will be applied to the education systems so that we
can make contribution to the development of the children’s spatial skills.

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0501 - 1000

P575
EMOTEST: THE TEST OF EMOTION KNOWLEDGE FOR
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Katarzyna A. Knopp, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland

Most of current emotion knowledge tests examine toddlers or preschoolers emotion knowledge. Moreover, a
lot of measures examine only one component of the multifaceted construct. The aim of this study was to
examine the reliability and the construct validity of a new measure of emotion knowledge, EmoTest, which
was designated for elementary school-aged children. Because of the complexity of emotion knowledge, the
EmoTest consists of five subtests which measure such components of emotion knowledge like knowledge of
emotional language, knowledge of emotional expression, knowledge of situational sources of emotions,
knowledge of importance of emotional in individual’s functioning, knowledge of emotional regulation. Due
to emotion knowledge is an important predictor of children’s social and academic success, its measure may
be useful for researchers and professionals working with children.

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0501 - 1000

P578
THE IMPACT OF GESTATIONAL AGE AND SEX ON
TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS IN TODDLERS
BORN PRETERM
B11. Development and education - Temperament and individual differences
Maria Beatriz Martins Linhares, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil
Claudia Maria Gaspardo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil
Rafaela Guilherme Monte Cassiano, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto
– Brazil
Doane Sábio Servidone, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil
Juliana Cunha de Lima Rodrigues, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil
Guilherme Cordaro Bucker Furini, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil
Francisco Eulógio Martinez, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto –
Brazil

The aim of the study was to evaluate temperament and behavior problems in toddlers born extremely preterm
(EPT,gestational age <30 weeks) and toddlers born moderately preterm(MPT, gestational age ≥ 30 weeks),
regarding the main and/or interaction effects ofgestational age and sex variables. The sample were composed
by 111 toddlers (50% girls/ 50% boys) with low birthweight,between 18 and 36 months of age, divided
into62 EPT(gestational age,mean = 28 weeks [± 1.7]) and 49MPT (gestational age, mean = 32 weeks [± 1]).
The mothers were interviewed using the Child Behavior Checklist for ages 11/2-5 years (behavior
assessment) and the Early Childhood Behavior Questionnaire (temperament assessment). An ANOVA 2 X 2
analysis (group vs. sex) was performed to examine the main and/or interactive effects of
independentvariables on dependent variables (temperament and behavior). The results showed a direct effect
ofsex on temperament. In comparison to boys, the girls showed higher scores on negative affectivityfactor (p
= 0.007) and its motor activation dimension (p = 0.02), and also on low intensity pleasure dimension of
effortful control factor (p = 0.008). There were no differences on behavior problems.In
conclusion,temperament of girls born preterm presented more negative affectivity, which was a risk factor
for internalized behavior problems. Otherwise, they revealed a potential protective factor of low intensity
pleasure of voluntary control.

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P579
AFFECTIVE PERSONALITY TYPES, SUBJECTIVE WELLBEING, AND NEO FFI FACTORS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Consuelo Morán-Astorga, University of León, León – Spain
Esther dos Anjos, Laureate International University, Manus – Brazil

The present study explores the relationship between the affective personality types, constructed from
responses to scales PANAS (PA) positive affect and negative affect (NA), with the personality dimensions
evaluated by the NEO FFI. Self-report assessments of live satisfaction and subjective wellbeing were also
obtained. Participants were 378 Spanish students, from 18 to 36 years old (mean = 22.5; D.T. = 2.96) being
54% women. Participants were classified on four affective personality types. Subsequent ANOVAs showed
meaningful differences among them, being the type of self-actualization (high PA and low NA) who had the
highest level of subjective well-being, while the self-destructive type (low PA and high NA) showed the
lower level; the high affective personality type was more adaptive than the low affective type. Personality
profiles with the NEO-FFI dimensions provided a deeper understanding of individual differences among
university students.

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0501 - 1000

P580
CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION AND MACHIAVELLISM AS
STRATEGIES OF SOCIAL COMPETITION
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Anja Mitic, Union University Belgrade, Novi Sad – Serbia

The purpose of this research is to contribute to knowledge about the nature of conspicuous consumption and
its relationship with the strategies of social competition. Conspicuous consumption is commonly defined as
lavish spending on things that you don’t need for the sole purpose of attaining or maintaining social status.
Although this phenomenon has profound effects on the economy its psychological underpinnings are not
well understood. Independent lines of evidence have indicated that conspicuous consumption and
Machiavellism are two specific manifestations of social competition that are both accompanied by high
esteem of power. This is one in a series of studies dealing with the phenomenon of conspicuous
consumption. The main objective of this study was to investigate variance shared by the positive attitude
towards conspicuous consumption, Machiavellism, interpersonal value power and social dominance
styles.Multiple regression analysis indicated that ruthless self-advancement, Machiavellism (as two strategies
of social competition) and power (an interpersonal value) predict 26% of total variance in the attitude
towards conspicuous consumption (R = 0.51, F(3,196) = 23.12, p< 0.001). This finding is in line with the
evolutionary theory of costly signaling and provides an important step towards more comprehensive
understanding of a seemingly irrational consumer behavior.

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0501 - 1000

P583
A CRITICAL LOOK AT SOCIAL POLICIES WITHIN THE
PRISON SYSTEM IN RIO DE JANEIRO
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Lobelia da Silva Faceira, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
Luana Mara Nunes, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
Isadora Barbosa Varella, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
Elisangela Santos Barreto, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil

The research produces reflections on prison as a sphere of production and reproduction of social structure
within the capitalist society, whereas those reproduce the contradictory context of society itself. In this sense,
the research analyzes the social policies embedded in the Brazilian prison context, being pervaded by the
conception of citizenship and, paradoxically, by the implicit positivist perspective in the context of prisons.
The legislation and minimum standards for the "treatment" of prisoners in Brazil (Law 7210 of July 11, 1984
- referred to as Penal Execution Law) rules provide that it should be held in conditions that allow proper
redress the offense committed without loss of physical, mental and social integrity of the prisoner. In this
sense, the process of fulfillment of punishment provided by law is of a positivist nature, individualizing the
crime, the penalty and considering the prospect of "treatment" and "social rehabilitation". To this end, the
legislation provides for the development of social policies (social, legal, educational, psychological and
productive working assistance) that enables the guarantee of human and social rights of the prison
population, as well as the development of the conditions of return to social life. The research presents the
various contradictions that traverse the field of criminal enforcement in the Brazilian scenario and challenges
in the context of professional practice.

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0501 - 1000

P585
UNIVERSITY AND PRISON: AN EXTENSION EXPERIENCE ON
PENITENCIÁRIA INDUSTRIAL ESMERALDINO BANDEIRA
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Lobelia da Silva Faceira, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
Nayara Gomes de Oliveira, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
Karine Gois de Carvalho, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil

The present work is the proposal to provide an assessment of the extension project "University and Prison: a
critical and dialectical dialogue" of the School of Social Service of the Federal University of the State of Rio
de Janeiro. The project develops a social-educational work with inmates of the Penitenciária Industrial
Esmeraldino Bandeira, along with the sector of psychology, with the objective to discuss and reflect on the
prison everyday and the prospects of a return to social life; and a study group with students, teachers and
professionals from different disciplines, with the aim of presenting diverse literature on the subject area,
providing a space for reading, debate and build a theoretical framework, which gives subsidies stages of
research and intervention. A preliminary assessment of this project was carried out in a systematic and
procedural manner throughout the process of developing activities. In the study group, the students highlight
the possibility of interaction with the subject, plus the opportunity to integrate with students from other
institutions of higher education and other professionals, coordinating teaching, research and extension.
Within the social and educational work, the inmates stress that they had the possibility to reflect on issues
such as: the prison routine, the support and the "deprivation of liberty" of their family, job prospects and
limitations and changes in the labor market.

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P591
QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENS
(STAGES III AND IV)
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Juliana Cristina Nunes Marchette, São Paulo State University, Botucatu – Brazil
Ana Teresa de Abreu Ramos-Cerqueira, São Paulo State University, Botucatu – Brazil
Vanessa dos Santos Silva, São Paulo State University, Botucatu – Brazil

The prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has been increasing progressively leading to poorer
quality of life (QoL). This cross-sectional study evaluated 137 patients with CKD in stages III or IV in
treatment at the Clinical Hospital of Botucatu Medical School (UNESP) to describe QoL indices and
associated factors. Were used a Sociodemographic and Clinical form, Generic Assessment Questionnaire
Quality of Life - Medical Outcomes Study 36 - Item Short Form Health Survey and the Beck Depression
Inventory. The mean age of patients was 56.7 years, with 5.3 years of education. The mean glomerular
filtration rate was 35.3 ml/min/1,73m2, and 62.8% of the patients were into stage III CKD. The QoL indices
had lower averages 58.4 to 74.2. The descriptive analysis indicated no statistically significant differences in
the distribution of patients in different stages of CKD. The worst rates of QoL in all areas were
independently associated with the presence of depressive symptoms. Sex, age, marital status, occupation,
presence of diabetes mellitus, urea, creatinine and hemoglobin levels influenced the QoL although it was not
associated with all domains. Given the results of this study, a comprehensive care of patients with CKD in
stages III and IV is considered important, paying attention to the factors that interfere with their QoL levels
with special attention to presence of depressive symptoms, that indicates psychological distress and can
interfere with treatment of CKD.

1448

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0501 - 1000

P592
WORKING MEMORY CAPACITY CORRELATES WITH VISUAL
SEARCH IN TIME WHILE READING
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Jean Saint-Aubin, Universite de Moncton, Moncton – Canada
Kaylee Eady, Universite de Moncton, Moncton – Canada
Raymond Klein, Dalhousie University, Halifax – Canada

Individual differences in working memory capacity are related to variations in a wide range of cognitive
tasks for which attention is called upon to process stimuli among distractors. Visual search tasks are no
exception to this rule, but the effect seems limited: It only appears when the tasks require selective
attentional focus to specific locations over long fixation delays. In the present study, individual differences in
a letter search task, analogue to proofreading, were examined. The working memory capacity of 172
participants was assessed with the operation span task. Participants also performed a letter search task in
which they had to detect all instances of a target letter while reading a prose passage for comprehension. For
the letter search task, we used a rapid serial visual presentation procedure in which words appear one at a
time at the center of the screen.As it is usually observed, participants detected more letters in content than in
function words and were faster at detecting letters in content words; a phenomenon known as the missingletter effect. Most importantly, higher working memory capacity participants detected more target letters
than lower capacity participants, and they better understood the text. In addition, only higher working
memory participants presented the typical pattern of response latencies. Results show that in visual search
tasks, working memory capacity is related to the ability to control the focus of attention.

1449

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0501 - 1000

P595
COGNITIVE CORRELATES OF CHILDREN’S SPELLING
PROFICIENCY
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Derek Berg, Queen's University, Kingston – Canada

Writing fluency is facilitated through sub-processes related to translating, planning, and reviewing
(Berninger et al., 1995). Embedded within translation is spelling. Proficiency in spelling is supported through
phonologically-associated mechanisms such as naming letters (Savage et al., 2008) and through detection
and recall of orthographic patternsthat activate memory-based functions (Service &Turpeinen, 2001). With a
group of 96 children (mean age 10 years, 1 month), the present study sought to expand upon these
relationships with specific attention to interactions between processing speed (naming speed, articulation
rate) and memory (short-term memory, verbal working memory, and visual-spatial working memory) in
predicting spelling proficiency. Three important findings emerged. First, articulation rate failed to contribute
additional variance to spelling after accounting for naming speed (r2=.34).Second, while visual-spatial
working memory contributed significant individual variance to spelling (r2=.18), its contribution was
eliminated after controlling for naming speed. Third, a complete regression model indicated that naming
speed, short-term memory, and verbal working memory were significant contributors to spelling proficiency
(accounting for 53% of the variance). Results suggest that while both lower- and higher-order cognitive
functions are involved in children’s spelling, a full explanation of the cognitive correlates of spelling awaits
clarification.

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0501 - 1000

P596
COGNITIVE UNDERPINNINGS OF CHILDREN'S
MATHEMATICAL REASONING
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Derek Berg, Queen's University, Kingston – Canada
Ian Matheson, Queen's University, Kingston – Canada
Pamela McDonald, Queen's University, Kingston – Canada
Nancy Hutchinson, Queen's University, Kingston – Canada

Examination of the cognitive processes that underlay children's mathematics proficiency has been primarily
focused upon word problem solving (e.g., Swanson, 2011) and arithmetic calculation (e.g., Berg, 2008). Less
attention has directed at mathematical reasoning. The present study sought to address this imbalance through
an investigation into the contributions of processing speed, executive functioning, and memory to
mathematical reasoning in a sample of 108 children, mean age 7 years, 8 months. A series of multiple
regression models indicated three important findings. First, while each cognitive domain contributed
significant individual variance, short-term memory (r2 = .39) and visual-spatial working memory (r2 = .34)
were the strongest contributors. Second, in contrast to research in arithmetic calculation and word problem
solving, verbal working memory did not emerge as a unique contributor to mathematical reasoning. Third, a
summative regression equation (capturing 62% of the variance) indicated that processing speed, short-term
memory, switching attention, inhibitory control, and visual-spatial working memory was the strongest model
for explaining mathematical reasoning. Results underscore the notion that a complex set of cognitive
processes is involved in mathematical reasoning. Further, and in alignment with arithmetic calculation and
word problem solving, a core group of cognitive processes appear to contribute to proficiency across these
areas of mathematics.

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0501 - 1000

P597
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MILD DELINQUENCY AND
SOCIAL SKILLS IN JAPANESE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Akiko Obokata, Shiraume Gakuen University, Tokyo – Japan

This study examined the relationship between mild delinquency and social skills in Japanese junior high
school students. It has been suggested that children with problematic behaviors often lack social skills. In
Japan, mild delinquency like shoplifting represented more than 70% of all cases of juvenile delinquency.
Therefore, this study focused on mild delinquency of junior high school students. The data was drawn from
questionnaires distributed to 1,822 students in junior high schools in Japan. Mild delinquency included
smoking, shoplifting, drinking and other similar behaviors. Social skills had 4 components: ”beginning
relationships with others”, ”assertiveness”, ”maintaining relationships with others” and ”emotional control.”
563 of the students experienced mild delinquency, compared with1,259 students who did not. Students who
experienced mild delinquency had higher scores of “beginning relationships with others” and lower scores of
“maintaining relationships with others” and “emotional control.” There were no differences in the scores for
“affirmation.” While it is often said that delinquent students lack social skills, this study found that these
students both have the ability to begin relationships with others and to assert their ideas to others. However,
they lack the ability to listen and to pay attention to others and to control their emotions. It is suggested that
this imbalance in the social skills leads to trouble with others.

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P599
THE “HOW” AND “WHAT” OF PROACTIVE PERSONALITY:
RELATIONSHIPS WITH LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS,
MOTIVATION AND JOB PERFORMANCE
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Terence Ng, Allianz Global Investors, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong - Hong Kong,
Province of China
Warren Chiu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Province of China
Hao Kong, Hang Seng Management College, Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Province of China
Wei Si, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Province of China

Drawing on the trait activation theory (TAT) and self-determination theory (SDT), this study aims to answer
questions of “how”individual’s proactive personality trait (PP) would be activated under the influence of
leadership behaviors and “what” is the motivational mechanism linking the interactional effect of PP and
leadership to different work behaviors. We collected 3 waves of data and found that transformational
leadership moderated the mediating effects of autonomous motivation linking PP and pro-organizational
behavior, pro-self behavior, OCBO, and OCBI. The mediating effects were only significant when
transformational leadershipwas low than it was high.The results are consistent with previous findings of
employee proactivity and their leaders’ extraversion, a best personality predictor of
transformationalleadership.Proactive followers work better under low transformational leadership because
when both follower and leader are assertive and dominant, follower would be less motivated to perform
proactively.Our study contributes to TAT by combining that with SDT, which points out the
underpinningmotivational mechanism and that enhances our understandings of how PP would interact with
transformational leadership. This study also has practical implications to leaders that when followers are
proactive, they should be cautious inexercising transformational leadership behaviors and better design the
job to facilitate their followers’ autonomous motivation.

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P604
A PURSUIT THE PURPOSE IN LIFE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE
SUBJECTIVE WELLBEING OF OLDER FEMALE OFFENDERS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Nahoko Kusaka, Doshisha Women’s College, Kyotanabe – Japan
Mariko Ishikawa, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto – Japan
Nobuko Takahashi, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto – Japan
Kaoru Katsura, Osaka Mental Health Care Institute, Osaka – Japan
Hiroko Kobashi, Day Care Center, Okatani Medical Foundation, Nara – Japan
Atsuko Shimomura, Day Care Center, Okatani Medical Foundation, Nara – Japan
Kaori Masuda, International Buddhist University, Osaka – Japan
Noriaki Tsutida, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto – Japan

The number of female offenders aged 65 or over increased rapidly in Japan. Effective psychological
interventions that arespecially designed for older persons are needed. The aim of this study is developing the
psychological program for older female offenders. A pursuit the purpose in life program was offered to older
female offenders with the objective of increasing the psychological wellbeing. The ten participants, aged 60
to 72, were assigned to the intervention. The intervention consisted of a weekly group sessions lasting two
hours for 9 weeks plus home work. Participants completed the inventories concerning with psychological
well-being and Cognitive function. After the intervention, participants had improved significantly more than
in before the intervention, on the majority of the psychological well-being indicators; will, hope, positive
relationship with others, self-acceptance and purpose in life. Results are discussed in terms of implicationsfor
effectiveness of this program on participants’ efficacy of achieving the purpose in life. The process of the
intervention indicated that sharing the theme, improvement of trust and designing the learning environments
were essential factors in effective educational program of older offenders.

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P605
EFFECTS OF INDIVIDUAL AND SITUATIONAL FACTORS ON
RULE-BREAKING BEHAVIOURS IN PUBLIC SPACE
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Takuhiko Deguchi, Nara University of Education, Nara – Japan

This study investigated the effect of students’ attitudes towards rule-breaking behaviours (individual factor)
and their classroom neighbours’ behaviours (situational factor) on students’ behaviours in public spaces. A
questionnaire measured the attitudes of 342 students towards 5 rule-breaking behaviours (e.g. littering).
Students rated their degree of approval in 4 situations that described their and their neighbours’ rule-breaking
behaviours. To identify the students’ classroom neighbours (i.e. person sitting next to them), they wrote
down their neighbours’ questionnaire numbers. The students’ attitudes were analysed using game theory and
classified into 5 principles (e.g. obedient, deviant, conforming). The frequency of rule-breaking behaviours
differed between principles, as confirmed by ANOVAs. The deviant principle had the highest frequency,
whereas the obedient principle, the lowest. The frequency of conforming was between deviant and obedient.
In addition, for classroom-rule breaking (e.g. talking in class), the mean frequency of the neighbours’ rulebreaking behaviours was calculated per student, and the students were divided into high and low groups
according to the neighbours’ frequency. ANOVAs confirmed that higher neighbours’ frequency increased
students’ rule-breaking behaviours. The results imply that rule-breaking behaviours are affected by the
students’ own attitudes (principles) and their neighbours’ behaviours.

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0501 - 1000

P606
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PATERNALISTIC
LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE WITHDRAWAL: DOES
ORGANIZATIONAL JUSTICE MATTER?
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Feng-Hsia Kao, National Taiwan University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
Min-Ping Huang, College of Management, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan - Taiwan, Province of China

Leadership is not only an important topic in the organizational behavior research, but also a necessary issue
in management practice. Paternalistic leadership is a typically leadership style in Chinese organizations. The
aim of this paper is to explore the relationship between paternalistic leadership (authoritarianism,
benevolence, and morality) and employee withdrawal. Besides, we also examine the moderating effect of
organizational justice. Data were collected from 207 supervisor and subordinate dyads of 51 stores in a
Chinese food and beverage company. Paternalistic leadership and organizational justice were prior collected
from subordinates. After six months, employee withdrawal was collected from supervisors. The results
indicate that benevolence and morality were both negative related to employee withdrawal. Authoritarianism
did not significantly predict employee withdrawal. Furthermore, the relationship between authoritarianism
and employee withdrawal would be moderated by distributive justice and procedural justice. Finally, the
theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed.

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P607
FACTORS AFFECTING THE REINSTATEMENT STATUS OF
EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE TAKEN MEDICAL LEAVE DUE TO
MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
D16. Work and organization – Other
Yoko Sugimoto, Panasonic Health Care Center, Panasonic Health Insurance Organization, Moriguchi –
Japan

The Department of Mental Health, Panasonic Health Care Center has supported the return of employees
following mental health problems through the reinstatement support panel. Since 2006, it has conducted
survey-based research to clarify factors affecting the work situation after return. This study analyzed data
collected over approximately 6 years, the results of which showed that the rate of work continuation was low
in employees who had taken leave of absence three or more times. Furthermore, the following factors were
found to exert a positive influence on continuation of work: having stable sleep; the cooperation and
understanding of family; helping out with household chores while on leave; and, regaining motivation and
energy. Based on the above studies, we investigated in more detail. The Self-Diagnosis Checklist for
Assessment of Workers’ Accumulated Fatigue and the new Stroop Test II have been administered to assess
factors impacting continuation of work after reinstatement. It was found that employees who had taken leave
for mental health reasons had significantly lower accurate task completion rates than healthy employees, and
disparities in hemoglobin alteration in the frontal brain region were noted. In addition, these employees had
markedly poor self-awareness of fatigue, and the findings suggest possible problems with neural energy
efficiency during task completion. We will continue to implement evidence-based, effective return-to-work
assistance.

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P608
THE EFFECT OF MUSIC ON MALES' PERCEPTION OF
PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS
C14. Culture and society – Music
Rachel Geil, Centre College, Danville - United States
Julie Gates, Centre College, Danville - United States
Phil Havira, Centre College, Danville - United States

The present experiment explored the role of musically induced arousal on a person’s perception of physical
attractiveness. Male college students (N=40) rated the attractiveness of photographs of females while
listening to a playlist of music controlled for both tempo (fast or slow) and sexually explicit lyrical content
(lyrics or no lyrics). We hypothesized that the increased arousal induced by the fast tempo, lyrical condition
would lead participants to rated females in the “high” attractiveness group as more attractive and the females
in the “low” attractiveness group as less attractive when compared to participants in the other conditions.
Statistical analyses did not yield any support of our key hypothesis. However, when testing our hypotheses
on the change in physiological response, we found significant main effects for tempo and lyrics, as well as a
significant interaction of the two, on heart rate. Specifically, participants in the fast tempo, lyrical condition
experienced the greatest increase of heart rate, indicative of having the highest arousal levels.

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P609
A STROOP FACILITATION EFFECT FOR DEATH CUES
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Iago Fernández-León, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela – Spain
Antonio A. Alvarez, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela – Spain

Death is the most definitive event to happen in any organism’s life. The Terror Management Theory (TMT)
proposes that human beings are afraid of death and develop various defense mechanisms to manage such
fear. According to the TMT, the initial defense mechanisms involve suppressing the death-related thoughts.
Several studies have demonstrated that the emotional Stroop test can be a useful tool to study death-related
fear. The current research was designed to investigate the characteristics of responses to death-related words
in an emotional Stroop task. The sample was composed of 31 undergraduate students who were asked to
indicate the color of words presented in Spanish. These were either death-related (e.g., corresponding to
coffin), social-anxiety-related (e.g., failure), and neutral words (e.g., name), being emotional and neutral
words matched in frequency and longitude. The results showed Stroop interference with social anxiety
words, but Stroop facilitation with death-related words. The Stroop interference has been interpreted as an
indication of a more detailed processing of stimuli, which reflects vigilance in reviewing the contents
represented by each word. The Stroop facilitation would indicate a more superficial stimulus processing,
consistent with avoidance of word content. In this sense, as far as is known to the authors, this is the first
evidence showing a Stroop facilitation effect with death-related words. These results appear consistent with
the TMT.

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P610
STRESS SYMPTOMS AFTER SEPARATION: THE ROLE OF
ATTACHMENT STYLES
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Yağmur Yağmurcu, Uludağ University, Bursa – Turkey
Zeliha Bekçi, University, Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara – Turkey
Ayda Büyükşahin Sunal, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey

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P611
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
AND SPACING EFFECTS IN INCIDENTAL MEMORY OF
WORDS
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Hiroshi Toyota, Nara University of Education, Nara – Japan

Participants were presented with targets on two occasions. Each time, participants were asked to generate a
past episode associated with the targets and judge the pleasantness of that episode during an orienting task,
followed by an unexpected free recall test. For participants with high emotional intelligence (EI), the spacing
effect (the advantage of a spaced presentation over a massed presentation) was observed for targets
associated with pleasant and unpleasant episodes. For participants with low EI, the effect was found only for
targets with unpleasant episodes. These results suggest that pleasant episodes elicited less strong emotional
encoding than unpleasant episodes. Furthermore, participants with high EI could activate emotional encoding
elicited by pleasant episodes even if the emotion was not strongly experienced.

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P618
ETHNOGRAPHY AS AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO
SUSTAINABILITY IN ORGANIZATIONS
D09. Work and organization - Sustainable development and corporate social responsibility
Alejandra Salas Añez, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Caracas – Venezuela

The objective of this work is to highlight the advantages of ethnography as an alternate methodology to
address the matter of sustainability in organizations. The issue can be presented at an intermediate level of
abstraction. Among the characteristics that can be considered under this phenomenon are: 1) the complexity
derived from 3 dimensions –social, economic and environmental (Linnenluecke & Griffiths (2010)-; 2) at
least 2 perspectives to look at the issue –a reformist and a transformational approach (Räikkönnen, 2014) -;
and 3) the absence of a consensus around the definition (Mebratu, 1998). Schein’s widely accepted definition
of organizational culture considers different organizational levels along with the resolution of internal and
external adaptation problems. To this point, ethnography emerges as an alternative methodology to address
several aspects such as: ecological approach of organizational analysis, consideration of limited development
of the concept and difficulties of practical application. This approach, through numerous techniques, can be
considered a flexible and complex alternative that allows the involvement of different actors at different
levels (Bruni, 2003). Finally, this proposal suggests the possibility to achieve the development of the concept
of sustainability, as well as other aspects of its practical application.

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P628
THE IMPACT OF PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND
COACHING STYLES UPON SPORT MOTIVATION AMONG
UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATHLETES
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Eriko Katagami, Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, Osaka – Japan
Hironobu Tsuchiya, Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, Osaka – Japan

Although the evidence of influence of social support upon one’s motivation has been identified, little is
known about the effective support styles specific to situations. The aim of the study was therefore to examine
the relationship between sport motivation and perceived social support and coaching style as the first step of
the development in effective support for athletes. One hundred and eight Japanese university students who
belong to sport clubs (M＝19.68, SD＝.96 completed the three questionnaires, which measure motivation in
sport, perceived social support, and coaching styles. Results showed that athletes who received both high
autonomy and structure support indicated high levels of intrinsic motivation in sport compared to whom
received low autonomy support and high structure support.Additionally, frequency of receipt of different
types of social support had impact upon motivation, specifically, intrinsic motivation to know, and
accomplishments. In conclusion, receipt of autonomous support from coaches might have influence upon
motivation in positive manner. Moreover, it is suggested that different types of social support play a
significant role in enhancing one’s intrinsic motivation. Nevertheless the positive impact of autonomous
coaching style and social support upon motivation, further research will be needed to explore the effective
coaching styles or social support in terms of enhancing one’s motivation for practical application.

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P629
THE EFFECT OF MANIPULATED FEEDBACK AND
GENERALIZED SELF-EFFICACY ON TASK SPECIFIC SELFEFFICACY OF JAPANESE STUDENTS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Inaba Ryotaro, Graduate School of Humanities, Gakushuin University, Tokyo – Japan

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of manipulated feedback and generalized selfefficacy(GSE) on task specific self-efficacy(TSSE). Participants were 60 undergraduates, who were
randomly assigned to each of three experimental conditions (positive, negative or no feedback group). Each
group was consisted of 10 high GSE students and 10 low GSE students, whose GSE scores were estimated
by GSE scale Narita, et al. (1995) developed. Experimental task was to find miswritten characters in
sentence in 90seconds at a trial. Participants were assigned 10 trials. After each trial, they were given
manipulated feedback (positive, negative or no feedback). Results showed that (1) there were no differences
in performance(true score) of each group, but that (2) TSSE score of low GSE students in positive feedback
group was significantly lower than it of high GSE in the same group. These findings were discussed by
referring self-efficacy theory and attribution theory.

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P630
NOT SO “TRADITIONAL” ANYMORE? GENERATIONAL
SHIFTS IN CULTURAL VALUES ON THE SCHWARTZ VALUES
SURVEY IN TURKEY
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Justin Marcus, Ozyegin University, Istanbul – Turkey
Canan Ergin, Ozyegin University, Istanbul – Turkey
Savas Ceylan, Haceteppe University, Ankara – Turkey

Although research in applied psychology has evidenced that cultural values across the globe have shifted
toward more individualistic and mastery-oriented, it is unclear whether these changes are driven by overall
societal values changing, or whether they are a product of value changes across generational cohorts.
Additionally, almost all of the research on generational values has been conducted in only one society, the
US; much of the research has also been cross-sectional in nature. We seek to address these gaps in the
literature, via use of a cross-temporal design, in a non-Western society, Turkey. Specifically, we compare
generational change in cultural values on the Schwartz Values Survey across two decades of individuals
representing independent samples of the urban, Turkish workforce, employed in a variety of occupations and
in numerous urban centers, in both 1998 and 2009 (N = 779). We find that self-transcendence (harmony) and
conservation (collectivism) values have decreased over time, while self-enhancement (mastery) has
increased over time. That is, results indicate that values related to universalism, benevolence, conformity,
security, and tradition have decreased over time, and that values related to achievement, power, and
stimulation have increased over time. Theoretical and practical implications of these changes in cultural
values across younger cohorts of a traditionally collectivistic, hierarchical, and harmony-oriented society,
Turkey, are discussed.

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P631
HOST ADOLESCENTS’ STEREOTYPES TOWARDS YOUNG
IMMIGRANTS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Lucía López-Rodríguez, University of Almería, Almería – Spain
Isabel Cuadrado, University of Almería, Almería – Spain
Marisol Navas, University of Almería, Almería – Spain

Understanding intergroup stereotypes is essential when studying intercultural relations. Most research has
focussed on adults’ stereotypes, partially relegating the adolescents’ perspective. However, understanding
adolescents’ attitudes towards minority groups may be useful to promote cultural diversity. This study aims
to analyse the stereotypes of morality, sociability, and competence that Spanish adolescents had about
adolescents from different minority groups. Spanish adolescents (n = 156) filled out a questionnaire
reporting their stereotypes about Moroccan, Romanian, and Ecuadorian adolescents, their quality of
intergroup contact with them, and their preference for immigrant teens to stay in Spain. Results showed that
participants perceived that their Ecuadorian mates were more moral and sociable than Moroccans or
Romanians. Moroccans were perceived as lowly moral and sociable, but moderated in competence.
Romanians were perceived as low in morality but moderated in sociability and competence. Ecuadorians
were perceived as highly sociable and moderated in morality and competence. Overall, participants
considered that immigrant teens were less moral than sociable. Stereotypes were positively associated with
quality of intergroup contact and the preference for immigrants to stay in Spain. These findings highlighted
the importance of working on intergroup stereotypes when implementing social interventions to improve
intercultural relations during adolescence.

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P633
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE AND SCHOOL
READINESS AMONG ITALIAN PRESCHOOLERS. A PERSON
CENTERED APPROACH
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Valeria Cavioni, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Mara Lupica Spagnolo, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Giusy Beddia, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Maria Assunta Zanetti, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy

Although research has underlined the strong relation between socio-emotional skills and school success, little
is known on the role of social-emotional skills on preschooler’s school readiness (Denham, 2012). Taking a
person-oriented approach, this study investigated the relationship between social-emotional competence and
school readiness in a sample of 203 five-year-old children. The SDQ (Goodman, 1997) and the SR-5 (Zanetti
& Cavioni, 2014) were used to collect information on socio-emotional competence and school readiness
respectively. Two distinct social emotional competence profiles were clustered (“competent” and “at
risk”) to typify groups of children who differ in terms of emotional symptoms, conduct and peer problems,
hyperactivity, and prosocial behavior. Results show significant differences between groups on school
readiness scores. Children in the “at risk” group (47.1%) displayed lower scores in language (p=.005),
logical-mathematical abilities (p=0.004) and in symbolization skills (=.043) compared to the “competent”
group (52,9%). The current findings suggest that, knowing the social emotional profile of children, would
help educators to take action and plan specific early childhood program to enhance children's social
emotional competence, particularly of those at risk, and consequentially maximize their school readiness and
avoid future school failure (Bierman et al., 2008).

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P636
PROMOTING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH A RESILIENCE
CURRICULUM FOR EARLY YEARS AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS
IN EUROPE
F08. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Valeria Cavioni, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Maria Assunta Zanetti, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Carmel Cefai, University of Malta, Msida – Malta

The economic crisis which Europe is undergoing at the moment has exacerbated the risks among those
already facing disadvantages such as unemployment of young people and new families, increasing poverty
and social disadvantage for the whole communities and regions. These challenges underline the need to
equip children from an early age with the requisite skills to help them overcome the challenges and obstacles
they are set to face in such circumstances while providing healthy and protective contexts which promote
their health and well-being. One of the goals of education, therefore is to prepare children and young people
for the tests of life through useful and effective skills in navigating the challenges they are set to meet in
life. This paper describes the development of a resilience curriculum for children in early years and primary
schools in Europe with the aim of enhancing meaningful and relevant education for all children, particularly
the most vulnerable ones. It presents and discusses the curriculum framework developed from the existing
literature, the key principles and processes underlying the curriculum, and the major themes forming the
curriculum.

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P639
CULTURAL EXPLANATIONS OF SLEEP PARALYSIS IN ITALY:
THE PANDAFECHE ATTACK
C16. Culture and society – Other
Andrea Romanelli, University of Padova, Padua – Italy
Baland Jalal, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA - United States
Devon E. Hinton, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA - United States

The current study examines cultural explanations of sleep paralysis (SP) in Italy. Specifically we explore
whether SP generates cultural explanations and beliefs about the phenomenon. The study was conducted in
the region of Abruzzo, Italy, and participants were from the general population (n = 68). All participants had
experienced SP at least once in their life. The participants were interviewed using the Sleep Paralysis
Experiences and Phenomenology Questionnaire (SP-EPQ). We found a striking cultural explanation of SP in
Italy, namely the Pandafeche attack, associated with numerous supernatural beliefs. Thirty-eight percent of
participants believed that the Pandafeche might have caused their SP; the Pandafeche was thought to be
either an evil witch, a ghostlike-spirit or a terrifying humanoid cat. In about ¼ (24%) of cases, the
Pandafeche was hallucinated during SP. Participants applied various strategies to prevent a Pandafeche
attack, such as sleeping in supine position, placing a broom by the bedroom door, or putting a pile of sand by
the bed. Case studies are presented to illustrate the study findings. The current study is the first to report such
a cultural explanation and causal interpretation of the phenomenology of SP in Italy.

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P642
THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL ANXIETY ON STROOP TEST
PERFORMANCE
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Deniz Enic, Uludağ University, Bursa – Turkey
Merve Ficici, Fatih University, Istanbul – Turkey
Pinar Catikkaya, Fatih University, Istanbul – Turkey

The aim of that study is to understand the effects of social anxiety and social pressure on Stroop Test
performance among university students. Prediction of high anxiety impairs peoples’ performance is made by
the relation between performance and arousal which is found by Yerkes-Dodson. It is explained that
increased self-focused attention or aroused affect suffers social task performance in social anxious
individuals. Our participants were 80 Turkish students (40 men, 40 women). Four experimental conditions
were designed; participants in group 1,2 and 3 performed test respectively in front of two, five, and eight
observers.Researcher applied the test to participants in control condition without any observer. Liebowitz
Social Anxiety Scale was applied to participants. In light of previous research number of errors in test and
time to complete test were measured for different experimental groups. Differences between genders in
dependent variables were assessed. Findings suggest that the number of errors on test were not
differentiating between men and women. But women complete the task in a shorter time than men. Also, we
found significant difference between the experimental group with 8 observers and control group in terms of
the number of errors on test. Our research results are consistent with literature about social anxiety and
performance. It was demonstrated that results from previous studies are also valid for Turkish sample.

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P647
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND
SUBJECTIVE AGE IN LATE ADULTHOOD
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Mojca Petrič, University of Primorska, Koper – Slovenia
Maja Zupancic, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey

Many researchers have focused on identifying factors that contribute to youthful subjective age in older
adults, such as demographic variables, health status or personality traits, but only few studies examined the
role of leisure activity. They mainly focused on the importance of physical activities in subjective age (Clark,
Long & Schiffman, 1999; Uotinen, 2005) and neglected other aspects of activity engagement. Therefore, we
examined the contribution of leisure activity level and engagement in different types of leisure activity to
subjective age, controlling for demographic variables and subjective health. 274 older adults (73% female),
aged 65 to 91 years (M=71,82), living in the community, completed a modified VLS activity questionnaire
(Jopp & Hertzog, 2010) and reported on personal data, subjective health and subjective age (felt age). In the
first step of a multiple regression analysis, demographics and subjective health explained 14 % of the
variance in felt age. The only significant predictor was self-rated health. In the next step, activity level
explained additional 6% of the variance. 8 types of activities accounted for additional 8% of the variance in
subjective age in second step, with activities with close social partners and group-centered public activities
as significant contributors. The findings suggest an important role of leisure activities, especially social
activities, for youthful subjective age as one of the indicators of successful aging.

1471

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P649
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EARLY MALADAPTIVE
SCHEMAS, PARENTING STYLES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
SYMPTOMS AND THE NEEDS THREATS
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Burcu Kömürcü, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey
Gonca Soygüt Pekak, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey

This study was designed to examine the relationship between early maladaptive schemas, parenting styles,
psychological symptoms and the need threats in university students. The sample of the study consisted of
133 undergraduate students studying at Hacettepe University. Aforementioned variables were assessed by
Young Schema Questionnaire- Short Form 3, The Turkish versions of the Young Parenting Inventory,
Symptom Assesment Inventory, Need Threat Scale. A series of regression analyses revealed that perceived
paternal Conditional/Success-Oriented parenting style predicted the decrease in self esteem. The
Pessimistic/Anxious paternel parenting style predicted the increase in self esteem. Extreme
Permissive/Unlimited and Pessimistic/Anxious paternal parenting styles predicted the increase in the need of
control. On the other hand paternal Punitive parenting style predicted the decrease in perceived control.
Unexpectedly, none of the maternal parenting styles predicted basic need threats. Analyzing the relationship
between psychological symptoms and self-esteem, results showed that the increase in anxiety score predicted
the increase in self esteem and phobic anxiety predicted the decrease in self esteem. Moreover, the decrease
in self-esteem predicted by the increase in interpersonal sensitivity. Finally, analyses showed that there is no
significant relationship between five schema domains and basic need threats. In conclusion, findings pointed
out the predictive power of early maladaptive schemas, perceived parenting styles and psychological
symptoms on need threats. The results of this study were discussed in the light of the relevant literature.

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P651
ANALYSIS OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILES IN
CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY
DISORDER AND SLUGGISH COGNITIVE TEMPO
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Rocío Lavigne Cervan, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain
Juan Francisco Romero Perez, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain
Juan Antonio Ruiz Moreno, Unidad de Neuropediatria, Hospital Costa del Sol, Marbella – Spain
Marta Sanchez Muñoz de Leon, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain
Rocío Juarez Ruiz de Mier, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain

Recent studies suggest reflect on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Sluggish Cognitive
Tempo (SCT), as they may be two separate disorders with different causes, symptoms, characteristics and
treatments. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences in cognitive profiles of two groups of
children who were diagnosed as ADHD and SCT respectively. The participants were 40 children, 20
diagnosed as ADHD and 20 as SCT, aged between 6 and 13 years. The Weschler Intelligence Scale for
Children version IV (WISC-IV) was used to analyze the neuropsychological profile of the participants. A
cross-sectional design was used and data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. The results showed
significant differences between groups in working memory and processing speed, as well as in different
subtests of these measures. This work has showed differences between the neurocognitive profiles of ADHD
and SCT, which suggests that these may be different disorders or disease entities.

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P652
PARENTING STYLES IN THE PERIODS OF CRISES OF
CHILDHOOD
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Svetlana Savenysheva, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg - Russian Federation
Viсtoria Vasilenko, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg - Russian Federation
Larisa Golovey, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg - Russian Federation
Elena Engelgardt, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg - Russian Federation

Family plays a crucial role in the child´s development, especially in the periods of age crises. Any age crisis
is the crisis of the system of relationship when parents´ behavior needs to be reorganized accordingto the
new behavior of a child.Present research aims to identify the differences in parenting styles in critical (3 and
7 years) and stable (4-6 years) periods of childhood. The study involved 260 mothersfrom Saint-Petersburg
(Russia) (130 boys’ mothers and 130 girls’ mothers). For study purposes sample was divided into three
groups: 2,5–3,5 years; 4- 6 years; 6,5 - 7 years. Methods: “Analysis of family relationships”questionnaire(E.
Eidemiller, V. Yustitskis),“Symptoms of the 3 and 7 years old child´s crisis questionnaire”(V.Vasilenko).
Results: the study revealed that overprotection, excessive prohibitions and preference to childish traits more
pronounced in the periods of age crises.Mothers of children with pronounced crises characterized by the
projection of their own undesirable qualities.In the case of «seven year old child´s crisis» they also had more
higher indicators of underdevelopment of parental feelings, preference to feminine traits. Conclusion: during
the crisis periods parents go through the stage of "amplifying" – they try to resist the new child's behavior
that can be expressed in strengthening overprotection and prohibitions. The greater maturity of parenting
styles can be regarded as resources for the successful flow of the age crisis.

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P656
THE OPINION OF YOUNG WOMEN REGARDING THE
ASSERTIVENESS OF STRATEGIES TO NEGOTIATE CONDOM
USE
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Ana Belén Gómez, University of Girona, Girona – Spain
Montserrat Planes, University of Girona, Girona – Spain
Maria Eugenia Gras, University of Girona, Girona – Spain
Sílvia Font-Mayolas, University of Girona, Girona – Spain
Mark J.M. Sullman, Cranfield University, Cranfield - United Kingdom

Introduction: Campaigns to increase condom use among young people must take into account the opinions of
this population with regards to the most appropriate methods for negotiating their use with a partner. The aim
of this study was to investigate how young women classify, along the assertiveness continuum (nonassertive, assertive, aggressive), a number of negotiation strategies for convincing their partner of the need to
use a condom and to refuse to have unprotected sex. Method: The sample consisted of 48 undergraduate
students, all of whom attended seven training sessions. Data on participant age was not collected in order to
maintain the anonymity of students who participated in the program. Results: Regarding strategies to suggest
condom use, 93% of participants considered that threatening not to have sex was an aggressive approach. In
addition, 72.7% thought that using arguments concerning the transmission of STIs was aggressive and 75.5%
thought that giving a condom to a partner was also an aggressive strategy. In contrast, continuing to propose
the use of a condom was considered to be passive by 65.2% of the sample. In the case of refusing to have
unprotected sex, 87% opined that giving an excuse for not having sex was a passive strategy, while 60.9%
thought that emotional blackmail was aggressive. Conclusions: Not all strategies to negotiate condom use are
considered assertive by young women. These results must be taken into account during the design of targeted
prevention programs.

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P658
WHAT ARE THE MOST APPROPRIATE STRATEGIES TO
REFUSE UNPROTECTED SEX? THE OPINION OF YOUNG
WOMEN
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Ana Belén Gómez, University of Girona, Girona – Spain
Montserrat Planes, University of Girona, Girona – Spain
Maria Eugenia Gras, University of Girona, Girona – Spain
Sílvia Font-Mayolas, University of Girona, Girona – Spain
Mark J.M. Sullman, Cranfield University, Cranfield - United Kingdom

Introduction: Negotiation skills training, including those for decliningunprotected sex, have been
incorporated into programs aimed atreducing the risk of HIV infection in many at-risk populations, including
young women. The present study investigated the perceived assertiveness and empathetic assertiveness of a
number of strategies young women may useto decline unprotected sex. Method: The sample consisted of 48
undergraduate students, all ofwhom attended seventraining sessions. Data on participant age was not
collected in order to maintain the anonymity of those who participated in the program. The perceived
assertiveness and empathic assertiveness of strategies were measured using the following questionstems: To
what extent do you think this strategy is assertive? (1=not assertive; 10=fully assertive) and: How would you
feel if your partner refused to have sex with you without a condom in this way? (1=not well; 10=very well).
Findings: The strategies with higher scores for assertiveness were -Provide arguments related to: health
(mean=8,86), STI prevention (mean=8,57), avoiding worry (mean=8,43) and directly saying no
(mean=8,14). The strategies rated most highly as demonstrating empathic assertiveness were -Provide
arguments related toavoiding worry(mean=8,29), propose petting (mean=7,29) and arguments related to
health (mean=7). Conclusions: Prevention programs should include training in those strategies thatyoung
femalesreportedto be the most assertive and empathetic methodsfor refusingto have unprotected sex.

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P660
DYSFUNCTIONAL REWARD MECHANISMS IN ADDICTION
DISEASE AND GAMBLING BEHAVIOR
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Roberta Finocchiaro, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Michela Balconi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy

Neuroscience studies show the similarity of reward-related neurocircuitry and dysfunctional behavioral
patterns on Pathological Gambling (PG) and Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Evidences proved that PG and
SUD are associated with deficits in frontal lobe function; thus, the compulsive addictive behavior can be
described as a condition that subvert the ability to make decisions. The present study aimed to compare the
results of evidences concerning the relationship between the high sensivity of the Behavioral Activation
System (BAS) and the hemispheric lateralisation effect that supports the gambling behavior in addiction
disease. We focused on two studies that included a group of Cocaine Addictive (CA) patients and high-BAS
subjects who were tested using the Iowa Gambling Task; also metacognitive questionary and EEG (alpha
band modulation) were analized. It was found that the “left hemisphere unbalance” may be considered as a
critical marker of dysfunctional decision-making in addictive behaviors (SUD and PG) and a factor able to
explain the tendency to opt in favor of more reward-related conditions and to ignore long-term negative
consequences. These results could have important repercussions in the social context for both the treatment
and prevention of addiction disease. Indeed, specific clinical protocols can be applied to induce a balancing
inter-hemispheric effect that could improve clinical conditions of addictive patients and prevent the risk of
relapse.

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0501 - 1000

P661
EFFECT OF MATERNAL SELF-ESTEEM AND PARENTING
STYLE ON YOUNG CHILDREN’S EMOTIONAL COGNITION
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Natsumi Sonoda, Yokohama National University, Yokohama – Japan

In the childhood years, there are marked individual differences in children’s emotional cognition. Although
family experiences are thought to be important in the development of these differences, the nature of the
relation is still far from clearly understood. This study aimed to examine the effect of maternal self-esteem
and parenting style on young children’s emotional cognition. Participants were 27 Japanese preschoolers and
their mothers who joined the longitudinal study. When the children were three- and four year olds, the
children’s mothers completed a questionnaire assessing maternal self-esteem (i.e. anxiety in social settings,
feelings of efficacy, feelings of incompetence, feelings of inferiority) and parenting style (i.e. directive,
independence-promoting, overprotective, noninterfering). One year later, the author assessed the four- and
five-year-old children’s emotional cognition (sadness, anger, fear, disgust, and joy). It was found that both of
maternal anxiety in social settings and feelings of incompetence were positively associated with the
children’s cognition of anger. Moreover, maternal anxiety in social settings was negatively related to the
children’s cognition of fear. These results are suggestive of the possibility that maternal self-esteem effects
on children’s emotional development.

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P665
INNOVATION OF COUNSELLING METHODS FOR CHILDREN
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO INCREASE THEIR
EMPLOYABILITY
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Eva Smiková, Research Institute for Child Psychology and Pathopsychology, VUDPAP, Bratislava –
Slovakia
Alena Kopányiová, Research Institute for Child Psychology and Pathopsychology, VUDPAP, Bratislava –
Slovakia

Article deals with one activity of National project “Comprehensive counseling and prevention system to
influence socio-pathological phenomena in the school environment” that realized Research Institute of Child
Psychology and Patopsychology. We will introduce new methods for pedagogical –psychological counseling
(digitalization of test methods, monitoring interventions, evaluation of the counseling process) for children
with special needs. Poster will present outcomes of the counseling and diagnostic evaluation of professional
activity in counseling centers in Slovakia. We will focus on behavior monitoring during counseling sessions
with children with conduct disorders and learning disorders. We will present our experiences with only one
digital platform for children testing method in Slovakia.

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0501 - 1000

P668
COLLEGE STUDENTS FUTURE LIFE EVENTS MOTIVATION:
DO THEY REALLY WANT TO WORK, MARRY AND BECOME A
PARENT?
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Kaori Senoo, Hanazono University, Kyoto City – Japan

After the great East Japan earthquake in 2011, Japanese senses of family bond or belonging seems to be
changing stronger than before, whereas the birthrate is continuing to stay low, and the lifetime non-marriage
rate of Japanese males and females are both increasing.The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that
affect social interaction regarding family. The preliminary study showed young people had negative attitudes
of family, comparing to positive one, and these results suggested that there was the relation between attitudes
toward family and the intense of seeking partner (Senoo, 2012). This study investigated the factor of the
college student’s motivation for working, marriage and becoming a parent in their future. 170 college
students (81 males, 89 females) in West Japan area answered the questionnaire that assessed the following
variables: hope, anxiety, diffident, worry, pressure and cognition of difficulty on job-seeking behavior,
partner-seeking behavior and child-seeking behavior. The results of regression analysis (stepwise method)
showed 1) the factors of motivation of job-seeking behavior were hope for working, pressure of job-seeking
and hope for becoming a parent, 2) anxiety about unmarried, hope for marriage and pressure of marriage
determined partner-seeking behavior and 3) hope for becoming a parent, worry for infertility and anxiety
about lonely positively influenced the motivation of child-seeking behavior, but also cognition of difficulty
on reproductive success negatively influenced it.

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0501 - 1000

P669
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SEXTING AND DATING
VIOLENCE AMONG ITALIAN YOUNG ADULTS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Mara Morelli, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy
Dora Bianchi, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy
Roberto Baiocco, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy
Lina Pezzuti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy
Antonio Chirumbolo, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy

Sexting is popular within boys and girls: they send and/or receive sexually suggestive messages, photos,
videos via smartphone, internet or social networks. It is important to understand when sexting can be
considered a self-expression and when it becomes a risky behavior, in particular for adolescents and young
adults. We investigated the role of sexting among Italian young adults’ dating relationships. Specifically, we
studied the associations between sexting and dating violence (DV), i.e. the different form of violence
between partners in a romantic relationship. Gender and age differences in sexting behaviors were also
investigated. Participants were 501 young adults (157 M & 344 F; mean age=24.22), recruited via an online
survey containing socio-demographic data, the Sexting Behaviors Scale and the Conflict in Adolescent
Dating Relationship Inventory. Main results showed that boys send, receive and post significantly more sexts
than girls. Conversely, girls were significantly more DV perpetrators. No gender differences for DV
victimization were found. There were also positive correlations among different types of sexting and DV.
Multiple regressions showed that posting sexts for girls and sending and receiving sexts for boys were
predictors of DV. This study showed how sexting has relevant implications as regards DV. Moreover, it
appears that girls activate sexting behaviors stemming from a more frequent use of web, whereas boys start
sexting mainly via smartphone.

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P677
CANCER PATIENTS'PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND TIME
PERSPECTIVES DURING THE CHEMOTHERAPY COURSE
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Gulcin Cihandide Ayalp, Istanbul Bilim University, Istanbul – Turkey
Fatma Betül Aydin, Istanbul Bilim University, Istanbul – Turkey

Cancer as a life threatening disease with low survival percentage reveals the importance of two stress factors:
predictability and control. The perception of one having a fatal disease makes time more precious and the
treatment process may lead to psychological distress which in turn may affect prognosis and survival.
Patients’ psychological reactions to the illness in relation to their psychosocial environment affect the course
of the illness at every phase of the disease. Time perspective (TP) is an adaptive psychological mechanism
that affects behavior and it is known that social support (SS) is crucially important during the treatments of
chronic diseases. In this context, this research tries to explore the changes in time perspective related to
perceived social support and to the demographics of cancer patients. Research questions: Are there any
significant differences between the chemotherapy stages based on the time perspective factors? Are there any
relations between the perceived social support and different time perspectives? Are there any relations
between the time perspective factors and chemotherapy stages? Are there any relations between the social
support types and socio-demographical variables? The sample consists of 77 cancer patients who were
getting chemotherapy at Europe Florence Nightingale Research and Practice Hospital’s BediiGorbon Cancer
Unit and accepted to contribute in this research. All of the participants were patients who were facing cancer
for the first time (n = 77, 43 female, 34 male, mean age= 55.45). For measures, short version of the
Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI), for understanding the role of social support MultiDimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MDSPSS)and a socio-demographic form that is constructed
by the researcher, are used. The data is collected by interviews from three cancer group patients during
different phases of chemotherapy: First, middle and the last session. The data is examined by correlations,
crosstabs, chi-square and one-way ANOVA statistics by using SPSS 16th edition. According to the findings
of this study,there was no significant difference found between five TP’s and chemotherapy stages. A
statistically significant relationship was observed between perceived SS and past positive TP. But there was
no statistically significant result between other TP’s and perceived SS results. No significant relationship
established between the time perspective factors (received results are divided as being over or below the
mean) and chemotherapy stages. Although the results are insignificant, the future TP averages were higher
than the mean are mostly at the last chemotherapy session; the past positive TP averages were higher than
the mean are mostly at the middle and last stages and these values are thought to be important. It was found
that there were significant relationships between perceived SS from a special someone and gender; between
perceived SS from family and education levels; and between perceived SS from family and chemotherapy
stages whereas no significant relationship was concluded between social support types (special someone,
family and friends) and other socio-demographic variables such as age groups, economical status, marital
status and cancer stages. This study is carried out as a master thesis and the results are discussed accordingly.
The time perspectives’ relations to psychological health especially under chronic disease circumstances are
evaluated. It is concluded by highlighting the major importance of perceived SS for healthy functioning
during medical treatment one more time.

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P679
SOCIAL COMPETENCE OF OLDER PRESCHOOLERS AND
PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Victoria Vasilenko, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg - Russian Federation
Polina Moroz, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg - Russian Federation

Preschool age is initial period for formation of social competence. Present research aims to identify the
relationships between social competence of older preschoolers and characteristics of parent-child
relationships. The study involved 50 children from Saint-Petersburg (including 23 boys and 27 girls, Mage
=6.5 years), 50 mothers and 5 educators. Methods: methods "Conversation", "Social emotions" and
“Questionnaire of communicative skills” (G.Uruntaeva, J.Afonkina); methods for determining emotions
(E.Sergienko, E.Lebedeva, O.Prusakov), anxiety test by R.Temml, M.Dorci, V.Amen; test “Ladder” by
V.Schur; methods “Do together” by R.Kalinina; sociometry; projective test by R.Zhil; “Questionnaire of the
parent-child interaction” by I.Markovskaya. Factor analysis revealed 5 factors of social competence:
"communicative skills", "difficulties in communication", "understanding emotions" "cognitive component of
social competence", "self-esteem" and 3 factors of parent-child relationships: "child acceptance", "adult
supervision", "emotional background in the family". Regression analysis revealed that all 3 factors of parentchild relationships had an impact on the overall level of social competence, including indicators of social
emotions, focus on cooperation, understanding of emotions and communicative skills. Thus, child
acceptance, positive emotional background in the family, adequate adult supervision can be regarded as
factors of social competence of preschoolers.

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P680
THE EFFECT OF PERCEIVED DISCRIMINATION AGAINST
WOMEN ON THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND ANXIETY. THE ROLE
OF COLLECTIVE SELF-ESTEEM
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Roza Bazinska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sopot, Warsaw – Poland

The present research focused on the psychological processes of coping with discrimination against women
using samples of Polish students. The aim of the first study (n = 120), in which PD (perceived
discrimination) against gender in-group was experimentally manipulated (newspaper article), was to
investigate the relation between PD and state anxiety. The results confirmed the relation between women's
PD and the state anxiety while men's PD against their gender group did not affect the state anxiety.
Moreover, the results showed the role of women's collective self-esteem (CES) as a moderator in the relation
between PD against women and the state anxiety. In the second study with the same manipulation on
women's group (n = 120), the results confirmed these effects. After reading the article on discrimination
against women, women whose CES was lower reacted with an increase in state anxiety as compared to the
control condition. The effect did not occur in women with high CES. Moreover, the state anxiety of women
with low CES mediated the relation between PD and their state of self-esteem. To sum up, the results suggest
that the effect of PD against women on women's anxiety depends on the level of CSES and that the state
anxiety mediates the relationship between PD and the state of self-esteem but only in women with relatively
low CES. The results highlight the role of CES in understanding women's response to perceived
discrimination against their gender group.

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P682
PLAY BEHAVIOR AND SOCIALIZATION IN AUTISM AND
TYPICAL DEVELOPMENT
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Kékes-Szabó Marietta, University of Szeged, Szeged – Hungary
Szokolszky Ágnes, University of Szeged, Szeged – Hungary

Bauminger and Kasari (2000) found that high-functioning autistic children do experience feelings of
loneliness, implicating that they have a need for social acceptance. This finding challenges the notion that
autistic people prefer being alone and do not like interacting with others. This raises the question of how we
can facilitate the emotional life and integration of high functioning autistic children. Play is a key element of
the process of socialization, and young children do usually spend considerable time playing with their care
givers and siblings in the family home. In this study we observed pretend play with objects in parent - child
dyads, assuming that these play situations reveal important aspects of socialization. We observed mother –
child play activity in semi-structured play situations with diversified object sets and were looking for aspects
of the interactions that functioned to practice skills necessary for social participation. We compared
preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and mentally matched children with typical development
(TD). We analyzed the video recordings by Noldus Observer XT 8.0 program software. Our results
confirmed decreased rate of pretend play and decreased level of interaction in the ASD group. We believe
that the further study of socialization within the framework of object play is a fruitful path to understand
developmental differences in autism.

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P683
RESEARCH OF ATTITUDES TOWARDS CRIMINAL VIOLENCE
WITH IMPLICIT ASSOCIATION TEST AND SELF-REPORT
PROCEDURES
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Laura Simane-Vigante, Daugavpils University, Educational Establishment, Daugavpils – Latvia
Irina Plotka, Baltic Psychology and Management University College, Educational Establishment, Riga –
Latvia
Ineta Nartisa, Baltic Psychology and Management University College, Educational Establishment, Riga –
Latvia

Solving the problem of criminal violence is one of the main factors in forming and sustaining a healthy
society. Anti-social attitudes are the main predictive factors for criminal behavior, there for it is important to
create suitable instruments for assessing these attitudes. The aim of the study was to measure the valence of
attitude towards violence with Implicit Association Test and self-report procedures. The sample of the study
(N=103, all males) consisted of two groups: convicted individuals (N = 53) and individuals without a
criminal record (N = 50). Participation was voluntary and anonymous, all individuals had the right to
withdraw their data at any point of the research. Implicit measures: a specially designed experimental
procedure of Implicit Association Test (Criminal violence IAT). Self-report measures: Linguistic adaptation
of “Criminal attitude towards violence scale” and three independent scales of a diagnostics method of
antisocial attitudes. The results showed significant differences of attitudes towards criminal violence
between the two groups of participants on both implicit and explicit levels. Positive and negative implicit
attitudes were found. Conclusions: The designed implicit measurement instruments can be used to assess the
effectiveness of social rehabilitation programs and psychotherapy for present and ex convicts as well as for
previously not convicted individuals for measuring their antisocial attitudes in job interviews and
psychotherapy.

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P684
DOES POLITICIAN’S IMAGE MATTER? PERCEIVED
PERSONALITY TRAITS OF POLITICIANS AND POLITICAL
PREFERENCES
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behaviour
Wiktor Razmus, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Oleg Gorbaniuk, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Oleksandr Troyanowskyj, National University “Odessa Law Academy”, Odessa – Ukraine
Myroslav Kashchuk, Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv – Ukraine
Oleksandr Mykhailych, Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, Kyiv – Ukraine
Maryna Bordun, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Albina Dioba, O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Kharkiv – Ukraine
Larysa Кolisnyk, National Mining University, Dnipropetrovsk – Ukraine

The poster presents the results of a study which explored the role of perceived personality traits of politicians
in determining political preferences. In order to distinguish key personality traits of politicians psycholexical approach was used. The study was conducted prior to the 2014 presidential elections in Ukraine. The
participants were 645 students from six cities in Western, Central and Eastern parts of the country. Each
participant described 17 major politicians of the Ukrainian political scene (e.g. Poroshenko, Tymoshenko,
Klitschko) using a list of adjectives which measured four basic dimensions of perceived personality traits:
(1) Machiavellism; (2) Strenght; (3) Intellect; and (4) Quarrelsomeness. The data was analyzed in the
multilevel approach, which allowed to assess the explanatory value of the perceived personality traits on
individual level, and prognostic validity on ecological level. The results show that all the perceived
personality traits are closely related to political preferences of the voters. The model was proven to be
independent of demographic differences which may entail political differences. It was found that if election
programs of various politicians are similar, the perceived personality traits are accountable for voters’
preferences.

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0501 - 1000

P686
THE IMPACT OF MIMICRY ON CONSUMERS’ PRODUCT
PREFERENCES
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Aya Takagi, Chiba Institute of Technology, Chiba – Japan

This study explored whether the beneficial effects of mimicry on product appraisal would transfer to
products that are not referenced by the mimicker, but are present during the mimicry. When products were
present and visible to participants, but were not discussed by the mimicker, the transfer effects of mimicry on
the other products are unclear. Therefore, a laboratory experiment was conducted. Twenty-two
undergraduates were assigned randomly to either the mimic or no-mimic condition. Participants were briefed
that the experiment regarded their impressions of new products, and they were asked about their soft drink
preferences. Using mimicry, the facilitator mirrored the participants’ mannerisms, while ensuring an absence
of mimicry in the no-mimic condition. The facilitator explained the beneficial features of the supposed new
drink (product-a), but the cookies (product-b) placed next to the new drink were not referred to by the
facilitator. Finally, the participants completed a survey, which measured their preferences for each product.
The results showed that participants in a mimicked condition tended to rate the facilitator and the facilitated
product more positively than did those in the no-mimicked condition, but the tendency was not statistically
significant. No transfer effects of mimicry were found for product-b, which was not discussed by the
facilitator. This result suggests a boundary for the impact of behavioral mimicry on product preferences.

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P687
DYSFUNCTIONAL SCHEMAS, COPING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
DISTRESS LEVELS OF OVERWEIGHT AND NORMAL WEIGHT
PEOPLE
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Gulay Dirik, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir – Turkey
Burcin Gürkan, Orhan Gazi State Hospital, Bursa – Turkey

Early maladaptive schemas make people vulnerable to develop psychopathology. Over eating and eating
disorders are psychological problem shighly related with dysfuctional schemas and coping. Over weight
people have high levels of dysfunctional schemas, maladaptive coping and psychological distress than
normal weight controls. The aim of the present study was to explore the presence of dysfunctional schemas,
maladaptive coping and psychological distress in a group of overweight adults compared with normal weight
controls. The sample consist of 189 overweight adults (F= 125, M=64) a meanage of 39.97 years
(SD=11.13) mean body massindex (BMI:31.10 kg/m2). The normal-weightsampleconsist of 160 people (F=
121; M= 39) a meanage of 29.15 years (SD= 9.01) mean body massindex (BMI:21.79 kg/m2). MANOVA
indicated that overweight people have higher level of early maladaptive schemas and use the avoidance
coping strategy more than the normal weight. A significant difference was determined between two groups
in terms of anxiety and depression. The overweight group was found to have higher anxiety and depression
level compared to the normal group. The analysis indicated that overweight people have higher level of
anxiety, depression, early maladaptive schemas and use the avoidance coping strategy more than the normal
weight. In the treatment of overweight people, psychological distress level, maladaptive schemas, and coping
strategies should be considered.

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P691
SERVANT MEDICAL LEADERS CONDUCT MORE EFFICIENT
CLINICAL UNITS: A STUDY IN THE HEALTHCARE OF
EMILIA-ROMAGNA REGION
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Guido Sarchielli, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Stefano Albertini, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria S.Orsola-Malpighi di Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Arianna Montali, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria S.Orsola-Malpighi di Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Francesca Montali, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria S.Orsola-Malpighi di Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Ilaria Nonni, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria S.Orsola-Malpighi di Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Lucia Bencivenni, Formazione e Sviluppo Organizzativo, Ausl Di Romagna - Sede Operativa Di Ravenna,
Ravenna – Italy
Mario Cavalli, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria S.Orsola-Malpighi di Bologna, Bologna – Italy
Giovanni De Plato, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna – Italy

As the recent literature shows is necessary ensuring a greater focus on the organizational context in which
the medical leadership is done in order to evaluate the impact of leadership on organizational performance.
The main purpose of this work is verifying if the Servant Leadership (SL) style of medical healthcare
management, evaluated by their collaborators physicians, is associated to the physicians' Organizational
Citizenship Behaviors (OCB) and to improvements in healthcare efficiency (evaluated through the
Comparative Performance Index as indicators of Clinical Units efficiency). The sample comprehends six
Public Hospital located in the Emilia-Romagna Region with n=1248 medical professionals: n=1000
physicians, n=207 Chiefs of Clinical Units and n=41 Chairs of Department. A SEM analysis has indicated
that, more the Chiefs of Clinical Units and of Departments have been evaluated by their collaborators as SL,
more their Clinical Units have functioned efficiently, thanks also to a moderating effect of OCB of their
doctors collaborators. SL model could be a valid perspective in order to study leadership dynamics in
healthcare context. Further researches could verify the relation between Leadership Model and healthcare
performance, also by considering other performance indicators as the efficacy on clinical outcomes.

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P693
PARENTAL CONDITION AND HOUSEHOLD CHAOS AMONG
JAPANESE FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Satoko Matsumoto, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo – Japan
Masumi Sugawara, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo – Japan

Chaotic household is characterized by disorganization in physical (e.g., noisy, crowded) and psychosocial
(e.g., lack of regularity in family schedule/routines) setting in a home. These ‘chaotic housing conditions’ are
believed to be one of the influencing factors of child’s development (Evans & Wachs, 2010). Understanding
what aspects of child development affected by these housing conditions is important issue, but just as
important for us is to elucidate what makes household’s chaotic condition in the first place. It is indicated
that chaotic households are disproportionally frequent among low-SES families, suggesting that poverty
could be one of the precursor of the family turning into chaotic condition. At the same time, it can be
hypothesized that parents’ physical and psychological conditions are the key factor of chaos in the
household. This is because when parents are in poor physical and/or psychological condition, it can be
expected that they are unable to manage various family issues, eventually resulting in their house chaotic.
For example, Pike et al. (2006) have shown that higher chaotic condition is related to higher maternal
depressive mood. Referring to these preceding studies, we have addressed the following research question in
the present study: is this parental psychological condition - household condition (i.e., chaos) relationship also
applicable to Japanese families with young children? The underlying process of this relationship is also
discussed.

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P696
THE AWARENESS, EXPERIENCE AND APPLICATION OF
SELF-REGULATION AS PSYCHOLOGICAL STRENGTH
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Karel Botha, North-West University, Potchefstroom - South Africa

Extensive research over more than 8 decades produced a large number of self-regulation theories and models
explaining this complex, dynamic human process. Surprisingly, there is a lack of research findings on how
self-regulation is subjectively understood and experienced. The aim of this study was thus to explore, from a
qualitative perspective, the awareness, experience and application of self-regulation as psychological
strength. An availability sample of six different clusters of university students (N=297) provided data on how
they respectively regulate their emotions, intuition, stress, diet, physical health, and sexual behavior. A
theoretical thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006) included preconceived categories of goal planning,
goal execution, and discrepancy management. Trustworthiness was ensured by applying data and
methodological triangulation, using co-coders and leaving an audit trail of the whole research process. The
results indicate that participants are in general, not mindful of self-regulation as a psychological strength, and
only moderately aware of their own self-regulatory strategies. Locus of motivation, clarity of self-control and
self-monitoring processes, as well as the ability to creatively deal with failure were more important in
effective self-regulation than nature of self-chosen goals, level of self-efficacy and number of stumbling
blocks. In addition, participants experienced self-regulation often as a difficult, tedious process with
subsequent poor persistence. The results firstly emphasize the importance of applying qualitative
methodologies in self-regulation research, and secondly, the need for the promotion of self-regulation as
psychological strength.

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P697
PROCEDURAL JUSTICE IN CIVIL COURT HEARINGS
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Dovilė Petkevičiūtė-Barysienė, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Gintautas Valickas, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Judicial behavior greatly influences litigant justice perceptions of court processes. We aim to evaluate the
congruence between judicial behavior and the requirements of procedural justice in civil court hearings. We
used audio record analysis of 162 civil cases. Judicial behavior was assessed by a set of 5 criteria (ethics,
adversary style, activation, control of comprehension and informing), where judge behavior could satisfy the
requirements of procedural justice from 0 to 100 percent. The results have revealed that the congruence
between judge behavior and the requirements of procedural justice varies in different criteria’s: ethics –
63.53 %, adversary style of judging – 58.78 %, litigant activation – 67.59 %, control of litigants’
comprehension of rights and responsibilities – 34.04 % and litigant informing – 20.97 %. Judge behavior
corresponds more to the aforementioned requirements (except ethics) in district rather than county courts,
although no gender differences were found. Audio record analysis – a promising method in social justice
research – also allowed capturing some differences among 6 different Lithuanian city courts. The results
show that the most relevant issues are information conveyance and control of litigant’s comprehension of
rights and responsibilities. It reflects general law presumption that a person knows and is able to use his legal
rights in court. This research was funded by a grant (No. MIP-13288) from the Research Council of
Lithuania.

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0501 - 1000

P699
CATASTROPHIC MISINTERPRETATION OF NICOTINE
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS: A PLACEBO-CONTROL, DOUBLE
BLIND STUDY
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Giuly Bertoli, University of Florence, Florence – Italy
Alice Nannini, University of Florence, Florence – Italy
Francesca Ferraro, University of Florence, Florence – Italy
Olivia Bernini, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy
Carmen Berrocal, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy
Giulia Anna Aldi, University of Florence, Florence – Italy
Fiammetta Cosci, University of Florence, Florence – Italy

Introduction: several studies suggested that smokers who experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms (NWS)
are vulnerable to panic attacks. Ithas been hypothesized that this vulnerability may be mediated by a
catastrophic misinterpretation of NWS; thus, smokers high in anxiety sensitivity (AS) may be more
vulnerable to panic. Although a rich literature supports this hypothesis, no studies have been conducted to
verify it.The goal of the current investigation was to test whether AS or somatosensory amplification (SSA)
mediate the effect of NWS on test inducing panic-like symptoms via the inhalation of 35% carbon dioxide
(CO2). Methods: a placebo-controlled, double blind design was used. Participants were 80 regular smokers
who were asked to refrain from smoking for 12 hours and wear a placebo patch (abstinence condition) or a
nicotine patch (NRT condition).Therefore, subjects completed a 35% CO2challenge. NA, AS, SSA, heart
rate, blood pressure, subjective and objective anxiety, fear and discomfort were measured immediately
before and after the challenge. The Mann-Whitney test and a hierarchical regression analysis were conducted
to compare abstinence versus NRT response to the test and verify the hypothesis of mediation, respectively.
Results: abstinence versus NRT condition did not affect the anxiety response to the test (p = n.s.); AS and
SSA did not affect the test response as mediator of NWS. Discussion: AS did not mediate the effect of NWS
on the 35% CO2 test response.

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P700
ATTACHMENT IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD AND CHILD'S
SOCIAL PROBLEMS OVER TWO YEARS’ TIME
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Lina Gervinskaite-Paulaitiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Rasa Barkauskiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Izabele Grausliene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Relations between early attachment styles and later social difficulties has been extensively studied, but it is
considerably less knownabout attachment and social problems in middle childhood. The present study
examined social problems in securely and insecurely to mother and father attached children over two-year’
time. The sample included 55 children, aged 7-10 (M = 8.67, SD = 0.96) and their mothers. Children’s
attachment style was assessed using the Child Attachment Interview (Target, Fonagy, Shmueli-Goetz, Datta,
& Schneider, 2008) during the first phase of the study. Mothers rated their children’s social problems, using
the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL 6/18, Achenbach and Rescorla, 2001) 3 times: at baseline, after 1 and 2
years. When measured concurrently, children with insecure attachment had significantly more social
problems compared to secure children. One year later children, who were insecurely attached to mother,
showed a tendency to exhibit more social problems, but insecurity towards father was not related to social
problems. Insecurely attached children still had more social problems after two years, but the differences
between the groups were not statistically significant. Analysis showed the decrease of social problems over
time in whole sample. The results revealed the most significant differences of social problems in secure and
insecure children when measured concurrently and these differences becoming less significant during two
years’ time.

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0501 - 1000

P701
EXPLORATORY STUDY ABOUT NEEDS OF DISEASE
PROGRESSION CANCER PATIENTS
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Samanta Battiato, University of Palermo, Palermo – Italy
Rossella De Luca, University of Palermo, Palermo – Italy
Giuseppe Cicero, University of Palermo, Palermo – Italy
Giuseppe Bronte, University of Palermo, Palermo – Italy
Antonio Russo, University of Palermo, Palermo – Italy

Background. Cancer patients disease progression can become difficult to manage for the physician, for the
aspects to concern therapeutic switch after previous treatments’ failure, but also for patient reassurance needs
that oncologist have to mediate with information about clinical conditions. Theoretical and empirical basis
refer to neo-functionalism in psychology. Neo-functionalism considers person as an integrated system, an
organization of functions (rationality, memories, fantasies, emotions but also movements, postures and
physiological systems). Neo-functionalism looks at fundamental needs of patients. Purpose. This study aims
to investigate emotional experience and psychological needs of cancer patients in disease progression, who
are actually in treatment at Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo.
We believe that a greater knowledge about patient's specific needs of information, involvement, distress and
perceived quality of life, may facilitate care relationship in disease progression conditions. Methods. Patients
who are progressed after a chemotherapyhave undergone to psychological tests (Illness Perception
Questionnaire IPQ -R Reduced; EORT QLQ- C30; Needs Evaluation Questionnaire NEQ); also sociodemographic data and informations on medical therapies are considered. Results. Patients interviewed give
greater importance to the empathic relationship with physician rather than accurate information about
disease. They prefer that physician makes treatment decisions rather than to participate actively in decisions.

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0501 - 1000

P707
ACCULTURATION ATTITUDE AND MENTAL HEALTH
AMONG HIGH-SKILLED SOUTH KOREAN MIGRANTS IN
JAPAN
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Geonsil Lee, Graduate School of Education, the University of TOKYO, Tokyo – Japan
Joonha Park, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Nagoya – Japan

The present study aims to examine acculturation attitudes among high-skilled South Korean migrants in
Japan. Although acculturation and adjustment issues have been actively researched in and around Western
countries, little is known about East Asian migrants’ acculturation attitudes associated with national identity
and mental health issues in East Asia. Based on Berry’s “acculturation framework” theory suggesting four
strategies, integration, assimilation, marginalization and separation, we conducted quantitative research to
understand acculturation-related issues among those migrants in Japan. Participants were asked to complete a
set of MIRIPS questionnaires (Berry et al, 2006) including job stress scales (Kawakami et al., 2012) with
either paper-pencil or online survey method. It was hypothesized that they would more likely employ
separation strategies than other types of strategies for their homogeneous cultural characteristics, but not
necessarily show considerable adjustment or mental problems compared to the previous findings (Berry,
1997). Results provide implications on how to improve mental health of the specific migrant group
associated with acculturation stress in the country. Our findings are expected to shed light on acculturation
and adjustment issues among East Asian workers in East Asia and expand understandings about culturespecific ways of acculturation and their relations with mental health.

1497

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0501 - 1000

P708
MEASURES OF WISCONSIN CARD SORTING TEST
PERFORMANCE IN ADULT PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENTS AND
HEALTHY SUBJECTS
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Vytautas Jurkuvėnas, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Mental illnesses, like depression and schizophrenia, are associated with poorer performance on Wisconsin
Card Sorting Test (WCST). Although WCST measures of perseveration are regarded as the main outcomes
in mental illness indicating frontal dysfunction, some studies show that other WCST measures can also be
indicative of mental illness. The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which the measures of
WCST differentiate between otherwise similar groups of psychiatric inpatients in mental health clinic and
healthy subjects. Measures of correct responses, perseverative errors, perseverative responses, nonperseverative responses, and unique errors were derived using computerized version of WCST. Psychiatric
inpatients and healthy subjects groups were matched for demographic variables, socioeconomic status, social
support, performance on other cognitive tests (memory, planning and processing speed tasks). The results of
binary logistic regression indicate that WCST can differentiate psychiatric patients in mental health clinic
and healthy subjects. The different measures of WCST unequally differentiated psychiatric inpatients and
healthy subjects. The study offers an alternative perspective for using WCST in psychiatric inpatient
population.

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0501 - 1000

P710
EMOTIONAL AUTONOMY, SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND
LONELINESS/ALONENESS IN ADOLESCENTS WITH
LEARNING DISABILITIES
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Marinella Majorano, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Paola Corsano, University of Parma, Parma – Italy
Anna Monauni, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Simona Tagliazucchi, University of Parma, Parma – Italy

Many studies in recent years have shown that adolescents with Learning Disabilities (LD) have more
difficulties than typically developing adolescents in acquiring emotional independence from their family, in
making friends and in forming peer networks. As consequence they experience higher levels of loneliness
associated to the separation/individuation process than their typically developing peers. The present study
aims to investigate the emotional autonomy from parents ofadolescents with LD, the quality of their social
relationships and their associations with loneliness/aloneness. The participants are 371 typically developing
adolescents (TD-group) and 40 adolescents with Learning Difficulties (LD-group) aged between 11 and 19
years. The Emotional Autonomy Scale (Steinberg & Silverberg, 1986), the Loneliness and Aloneness Scale
for Children and Adolescents (Marcoen, Goossens & Caes, 1987) and the Assessment of Interpersonal
Relations (Bracken, 1993) are administered to each participant. The data show that adolescents with LD
display lower emotional autonomy than dotheir typically developing peers [F(1,75)= 4.72; p= .035; η2= .09]
and that separation is associated withparent-related loneliness for both the groups [r(365) = .41, p< .05; r(39)
= .39, p < .05] but for LD-group only to peer-related loneliness [r(39) = .39; p<.05] and to affinity to
aloneness [r(39) = .61, p<.05]. In addition peer-related loneliness is associated with adolescents’ social wellbeing [r(39) = .41; p<.05]. The findings could have important implications for the implementation of
intervention programs focused on individual and family social and emotional competences.

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P713
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AND SELFCOMPASSION AS DEVELOPMENTAL CAPACITIES OF AN
UNEMPLOYED YOUNG PEOPLE
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Egle Sabaityte, Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Aiste Dirzyte, Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Positive psychological capital (PsyCap) is a positive construct which consists of efficacy, hope, optimism,
resiliency (Luthans at al., 2004). Self-compassion is a construct of three elements: self-kindness rather than
self-judgment; common humanity rather than isolation; mindfulness rather over-identification (Neff, 2003).
Self-compassion and PsyCap can be developed and it improves well-being. The purpose: to test the
relationship among psychological capital, self-compassion, and life satisfaction of unemployed young
people. Methods. It is a pilot study. Participants: unemployed young people (N = 80) enrolled in vocational
counselling project at Lithuania Labour Exchange. Methods: Positive psychological capital questionnaire
(PCQ-24) (Luthans et al., 2007); Self-Compassion scale (Neff, 2003); Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)
(Diener et al., 1985). Results. PsyCap was positively related to satisfaction with Life. Positive selfcompassion elements: self-kindness and common humanity were positively related with hope and selfefficacy; common humanity was related with optimism. Negative self-compassion elements: overidentification and isolation were positively related with optimism and resilience; optimism was related with
self-judgment. All self-compassion elements (except self-kindness and mindfulness) were positively related
with life satisfaction. Conclusion. The results have important implications for studying PsyCap and selfcompassion in the future.

1500

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0501 - 1000

P715
INFLUENCE OF MAJOR LIFE EVENTS ON AN INDIVIDUAL’S
QUALITY OF LIFE, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT PSYCHOSOCIALS RESOURCES: AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY ON A
SWISS SAMPLE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Cornelia Pocnet, University of Lausanne, Lausanne – Switzerland
Jérôme Rossier, University of Lausanne, Lausanne – Switzerland
Jean-Philippe Antonietti, University of Lausanne, Lausanne – Switzerland
Marie-Pierre Strippoli, Center of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Psychopathology, Lausanne – Switzerland
Jennifer Glaus, Center of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Psychopathology, Lausanne – Switzerland
Martin Preisig, Center of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Psychopathology, Lausanne – Switzerland

We investigated the relationship between the major lifeevents and subjective quality of life,considering
thepersonal resourcesasa moderatorfactor.A total of 1812 participants from the general population selected
for the population-based CoLaus surveywere assessed using NEO Five-Factor Inventory Revised,Social
Support Questionnaire, Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life, and Events Questionnaire twice: at
baseline and 5-year follow-up. Our results show the differences between gender group concerning
socioeconomic status, perceived social support, emotional impact of recent major life events, as well as
agreeableness and neuroticism personality dimensions. Indeed, the socioeconomic status is higher for men
than for women, while the results show an opposite trend when it comes to the social support and affective
impact of life events. In addition, the scores of agreeableness and neuroticism are higher in women than in
men participants. Moreover, quality of life was significantly and positively associated with perceived social
support, extraversion, and conscientiousness.However, the interaction between major events and neuroticism
affect negatively the quality of life in the early months following the occurrence of the event.Our results
have some practical implications in terms of measures aimed to help people to cope more efficiently with life
demands. Particularly, understand how certain personal factors would influence the adaptation to stressful
events, may bring strategies to preserve and enhance personal resources as long as possible, and, therefore,
subjective well-being.

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0501 - 1000

P716
POLISH ADAPTATION OF THE CHANGES IN OUTLOOK
QUESTIONNAIRE
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Mariusz Zieba, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznan – Poland

A growing number of studies indicate that the process of coping with the experience of traumatic and
personally life threatening events can result in significant positive personality change (Aldwin, 1994;
Calhoun & Tedeschi, 2006, 2013; Joseph & Linley, 2008). The Changes in Outlook Questionnaire (CiOQ; S.
Joseph, R. Williams, & W. Yule, 1993) is a 26-item self-report measure that was designed to assess positive
and negative personality changes in the aftermath of adversity. Assessment of both positive and negative
changes is an important need for both research and clinical practice, because experiences of positive and
negative changes are associated with different clinical prognoses at different times in the aftermath of
trauma. In this study, we examined the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Polish version of
the CiOQ. The second aim of the study was to test the association between scores on the CiOQ and scores on
measures of posttraumatic stress and psychological distress. In total 234 adults, ranging in age from 20 to 72
years, took part in the study. According to the original factor structure, the Polish version of the CiOQ was
shown to consist of two factors, corresponding to the CiOP and CiON scales. Both the CiOP and CiON
scales were found to possess good internal consistency reliability. Scores on the CiOP were strongly
associated with scores on the Stress-Related Growth Scale (Park, Cohen & Murch, 1995). CiOP and CiON
was also significantly related to personality factors such as optimism, hope, self-esteem and anxiety. The
Polish version confirmed the properties found in the original English CiOQ.

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0501 - 1000

P719
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEMORY FOR TRAUMATIC
EXPERIENCES
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Violeta Fernández-Lansac, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
María Crespo, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Mar Gómez, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) theories claim that autobiographical memories of trauma have special
features, when compared with memories about other personal experiences. Victims remember trauma like a
turning point in their life, tend to show gaps or memory inconsistencies and they often avoid recalling what
happened. This study tests whether trauma memories are different from memories about stressful but nontraumatic events. The relationship between some memory aspects (e.g. event impact, coping) and
psychological symptoms is analyzed. 50 battered women (trauma group) and 50 non-traumatized women
(controls) were assessed. Trauma group participants were asked to remember the worst episode of violence,
whereas controls remembered their most stressful experience. Both groups filled out 12 items of the
Autobiographical Memory Questionnaire (AMQ) (Berntsen et al., 2003). Mean differences analysis showed
that victims reported more memory inconsistencies and intrusions. They rated the event as more unexpected
than controls, saw more connections between it and new life experiences, and considered trauma had a
negative impact on their personal development. AMQ scores significantly correlated with anxiety,
depression and PTSD symptoms. Trauma is a landmark in the autobiographical memory organization,
impacting on the way in which victims perceive and interpret themselves and everything around them.
Appraisals and coping skills to face these memories might predict the individual mental health.

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720
BASIC TRUST, HOPE AND COPING STRATEGIES AS
DETERMINANTS OF STRESS-RELATED GROWTH
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Mariusz Zieba, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznan – Poland

Critical life experiences may result not only in lower levels of functioning, but may also promote stressrelated growth (SRG): broadened perspectives, increased sense of personal strength, deepened relationships,
and spiritual growth. Basic trust is a presumption that the world has an unchangeable order and meaning and
is generally positive towards human beings (Erikson, 1950; Trzebiński & Zięba, 2004). Hope is defined as
the perceived capability of deriving pathways to desired goals, and motivating oneself via agency thinking to
use those pathways (Snyder, 2001). The results of several studies indicate that the level of basic trust and
hope is positively related to the challenge approach, positive reinterpretation of new life situations, and to
posttraumatic growth. The present study examined the role of coping strategies and positive beliefs such as
the basic trust and hope in the process of stress-related growth. 172 people completed measures of the basic
trust, hope and optimism. Six months later, they completed a second set of measures that also included
questions about their most stressful experience in the past six months as well as coping strategies, and SRG.
The results indicate a positive relationship between the level of the basic trust and hope, on the one hand, and
SRG, on the other. The use of social support partially mediates the effect of hope on SRG, and the positive
reinterpretation and religion coping partially mediates the relation between the basic trust and SRG.

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0501 - 1000

P721
RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS RELATED TO
BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT OF 2 TO 3 YEAR OLD
CHILDREN WHO ATTEND DAYCARE
B16. Development and education – Other
Priscilla Dias Prado, Botucatu Medical School, UNESP, Botucatu, SP - BrazilGimol Benzaquen Perosa,
Botucatu Medical School, UNESP, Botucatu, SP – Brazil
Flávia Helena Pereira Padovani, Botucatu Medical School, UNESP, Botucatu, SP – Brazil

The recent involvement of women in the workforce has created the need for better assessment of the effects
of maternal workforce on child development and behavior, as well as the role of other forms of care, such as
preschool daycare. The study’s aim to evaluate the children´s behavior problems, from the viewpoint of
mothers and caregivers at daycare and to identify, among socio-demographic and health variables of mothers
and children, the risk and protective factors for the behavior of children enrolled in day care.Seventy five
children, 2 to 3 years old, attending two childcare centers in Botucatu –SP, Brazil, were evaluated. Their
parents answered a Structured Interview, providing information on socio-economic aspects, pregnancy
conditions. Parents and caregivers answered a Behavior Inventory (CBCL 1/2 to 5 years; C-TRF),
identifying externalizing and internalizing behavioral problems.The evaluation by parents and caregivers
differed significantly, with parents identifying 21% children with behavior problems, and a prevalence of
internalizing type. Challenging care was identified by caregivers as a risk factor, and time spent in day care,
maternal education, and breastfeeding were identified as protective factors, after regression analysis.Further
research is necessary but the time spent in day care as protective factor for the problematic behaviors alerts
to the need for policies that ensure access to appropriate educational institutions for children at this age.

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0501 - 1000

P723
A VOICE IN THE DIRT: AFRICAN PASTORS ON BEING WELL
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Elizabeth Cornelia Rudolph, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa
Antoni Barnard, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa

The value of pastoral care recitesthe impact of daily interactions with an effect on the well-being of
communities and theworkplace. Despite pastors choosing a career (spiritual calling from God), they do not
escape the realities of occupational stress, burnout and ill health, yet they remain engaged in their work. In
fact their service orientated career in frequently difficult and traumatising circumstances sets a unique
ground to study their well-being.Positive psychology evolved in contrast to traditional inquiries into
dysfunctional and maladjusted behaviour, to provide an alternative holistic perspective on well-being.
Studying pastoral well-being from a positive psychology framework is significant because the underlying
assumption is to explore with the aim of enhancing positive psychological resources and flourishing.This
study aims to voice the pastor’sunique experiences of serving from a Christian-based religious structure in an
African setting, illuminating the effect on their well-being.By applying an interactive qualitative analysis
methodology, four pastors participated in a workshop, generating relevant narrative data.Stories were
deconstructedfrom a social constructionist stance to creatively reconstruct and reconcile knowledge about the
well-being of the pastor. A rich description emanated of pastors’ subjective well-being of which the grand
narrativewas described through servant leadership(described as an enabler of invigorated and
meaningfullyfeelings of engagement).Ethical clearance has been granted.The study has implications for
facilitating the well-being of pastors in Africa and offers a rich understanding into the literature of well-being
from a positive psychological paradigm.

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0501 - 1000

P727
PRIMARY RESIDENCY AND CONTACT DISPUTES: THE
EXPERIENCES OF MOTHERS
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Nikki Themistocleous, University of South Africa, Pretoria - South Africa

This study aims to explore the experiences of mothers who have been through a primary residency and
contact (custody) dispute in South Africa. Primary residency and contact disputes are embedded in an area of
forensic psychology that is deemed to be a specialist field of expertise.In a recent South African study,
Rohrbaugh (2008) stated that “a comprehensive evaluation is needed when the court is faced with complex
behavioural health issues or high risk factors such as contentious parents, domestic violence, substance
abuse, serious mental illness or child abuse” (p. 32). However, Markan and Weinstock (2005) argue that
comprehensive child custody evaluations should instead be the exception and not the rule. There is a dearth
of literature in South Africa, and practices tend to be heavily reliant on international standards. This study
aims to explore the experiences of mothers who have been through a primary residency and contact dispute.
The study is grounded in a social constructionist epistemology, and employs a qualitative research approach.
The study is further grounded in systems theory. Purposive sampling strategies will be used. Data will be
collected through semi-structured interviews, and thematic analysis will be used. Ethical considerations as
well as measures to ensure the study’s trustworthiness will be addressed.

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0501 - 1000

P728
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEED
SATISFACTION AS PREDICTORS OF SUBJECTIVE WELLBEING AND LIFE SATISFACTION
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Handan Toprak, Karadeniz Eregli Saniye Erdogan Preschool, Zonguldak – Turkey
Fatma Sapmaz, Sakarya University, Sakarya – Turkey

The purpose of this study is to identify whether the psychological resilience and psychological need
satisfaction are the predictors of the subjective well-being and life satisfaction in the highschool adolescents
or not. The population of the study is consisted of a total of 477 students who are studying in grades 10, 11
and 12 at 6 different schools in town Ereğli, province Zonguldak during the 2012- 2013 academic year. In
our research, Life Satisfaction Scale, Oxford Happiness Questionnaire-Short Form, Needs Satisfaction Scale
and Short Psychological Resilience Scale were used. The data were analyzed by using SPSS 15 statistical
software and Pearson Product Moment Correlation, Simple and Multiple Regression Analysis, one-way
analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the methods of a t- test. As a result of the study, it has been determined
that the psychological need satisfaction and psychological resilience significantly predicted the happiness.
The research results have been discussed in the light of the study findings and recommendations have been
made for future studies. Keywords: Subjective Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, Psychological Resilience,
Psychological Needs Satisfaction

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0501 - 1000

P731
THE EFFECT OF GROUP COUNSELLING BASED ON
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL APPROACH ON SOCIAL ANXIETY,
REJECTION SENSITIVITY AND INTERPERSONAL
SENSITIVITY
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Fatma Sapmaz, Sakarya University, Sakarya – Turkey
Mustafa Koç, Sakarya University, Sakarya – Turkey

The main purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the group counseling program that is
based on the cognitive behavioral approach, at reducing social anxiety social fear and social avoidance of
university students. Besides the effect of applied intervention on the level of rejection sensitivity and
interpersonal sensitivity are also examined. The study was conducted in the 2009-2010 academic year among
randomly selected 21 university students at Sakarya University. After the groups were formed, 9-week
sessions were started for both groups simultaneously. In this research, 2x3 (experimental/control groups X
pretest/posttest/followup measurements) split plot design was used. The Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale,
Rejection Sensitivity Scale and SCL-90, Interpersonal Sensitivity Subtest were used. The scores from three
measurements (pre-test, post-test and follow-up) were analyzed by using SPSS 18 packet program with a
significance level of 0.5. According to the findings, group X time effect was found to be significant for all
variables of social anxiety, social fear, social avoidance, rejection sensitivity and interpersonal sensitivity
which make up the dependent variables of the study (p<.05). Data proveded that students who were under
different experimental conditions affected their pre-test, post-test and follow-up test scores differently.

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P732
THE ROLE OF THE MMSE-2:EV IN THE NATIONAL MEMORY
SCREENING
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Cornelia-Eugenia Munteanu, The Medical Centre of Diagnosis and Treatment, Bucharest – Romania

The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the importance of an early detection of major or mild
neurocognitive disorders (DSM-5), and the advantages of the MMSE-2:EV cognitive screening. Currently,
some memory problems can be cured, some treated; the key is to recognize them, go through a screening
process and then act accordingly. It is laudable the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s initiative, which
set an annual free and confidential national day for memory screening on November. In Romania, there isn’t
yet such a national day of memory screening, but the number of those claiming memory loss is growing. For
memory screening, there are many psycho diagnostic tools and it is recommended not to limit ourselves by
using only one. MMSE-2:EV was chosen because it is safe, efficient and adapted to the Romanian
population. MMSE-2:EV was applied to a total of 122 patients, who were either referred by their physicians
or requested themselves a memory assessment, for fear of Alzheimer. The frequency of the examinations
was as following: one month after the initial assessment, three months after the first reevaluation and then
every six months. During the initial assessment, the blue form MMSE-2: EV was applied, and then the red
form, then blue again and so on, for avoiding the learning of the items. The results indicated that regular
screening of cognitive functions with MMSE-2: EV is a safe intervention, effective in preventing and
treating cognitive decline, which deserves to be extended nationwide.

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P733
THE PECULIARITIES OF ETHNIC IDENTITY AMONG
ADULTS: THE RESULTS OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Karina Kolesina, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation
Irina Abakumova, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation
Alexander Miroshnichenko, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don - Russian Federation

Research objective: to determine the peculiarities of ethnic identity in various religious and national groups
of the population. More than 1500 people, both men and women (aged 30-54) belonging to different
confessions (orthodox Christians, Moslems, Buddhists, Catholics, Baptists, Judaists, Atheists) were
involved. Hypothesis: the peculiarities of people’s ethnic identity belonging to various ethno-confessional
groups constitute the basis for the behavioral mechanism of interethnic interaction. Research methods:
authors’ questionnaires, test form “Types of Ethnic Identity” (G.U. Soldatova). Conclusion: Most
respondents (80%) have a positive ethnic identity. Some respondents (8,4%) don’t consider ethnicity as a
critical issue. Others think social-psychological characteristics but not nationality prevails (8%). A minor
part of respondents overemphasizes their ethnicity. Only orthodox Christians (12%) demonstrated ethnonothingism (the denial of a positive influence of ethnic identity). All those asked among Buddhists have a
positive ethnic identity. The priority of ethnic rights over human rights is admitted by some Moslems,
Catholics and a very small part of orthodox Christians. The majority of respondents, out of all mentioned
confessions, combines positive attitude towards their nations and people of other nationalities.

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P737
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF META-ANALYSIS OF
SINGLE-CASE RESEARCH: FROM PRACTICAL AND
METHODOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Tsuyoshi Yamada, Okayama University, Okayama – Japan
Miho Yamada, Shujitsu University, Okayama – Japan

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to review articles that conducted the meta-analysis of single-case
research. There were previous reviews related to this research. Beretvas& Chung(2008)conducted the review
of single-case meta-analysis. They focused on the metrics (effect size measures) suggested for summarizing
outcomes of single-case research. Maggin et al. (2011) also reviewed single-case meta-analysis, but they
focused on summarizing the results from practical meta-analysis researches. This is to say, Beretvas &
Chung(2008) reviewed methodologically, and Maggin et al. (2011) reviewed practically. Compared with
these previous reviews, this review was aimed to synthesize single-case meta-analysis researches both
practically and methodologically. That is why we called this review “comprehensive”. (2)Method: Several
database (EBM Reviews, ERIC, PubMed, PsycINFO) were used to identify articles for inclusion in this
review. Articles that satisfied the inclusion criteria were reviewed both practically and methodologically
perspective. (3)Results and discussion: The results of the review found that there were diversity and
variability in the methods and procedures of single-case meta-analysis. The practical researches that
conducted single-case meta-analysis were evaluated using SCRIBE (Single-Case Reporting guideline In
BEhavioural interventions, Tale et al., 2014). The provisional guidelines for future single-case meta-analysis
were also provided.

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P742
THE MEASUREMENT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE:
TRAIT VS ABILITY
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Almudena Briones Bermejo, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
María Lourdes García-Salmones Fernández, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
José María López Pina, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
José Luis Martínez Rubio, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Lidia Moreno Blesa, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Manuel Primo Prieto, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Blanca Rodríguez Polo, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

The construct Emotional Intelligence (EI), has its origins in the studies of Edward Thorndike (1920) who
defined Social Intelligence as “the ability to understand and manage men and women, boys and girls, to act
wisely in human relations”. However, it was Goleman (1995) who succeeded in divulging EI by identifying
the competencies to achieve success and happiness. Goleman also revealed that EI is not a static factor that
cannot be modified, but rather, is a construct that may be developed and strengthened over time. Currently,
one of the debates raised by the EI is the way in which it is measured. On one hand measurement based on
self-perception (trait EI) and the other, measurement based on performance tests (ability EI). In the present
investigation two tests measuring EI are compared. The TEIQue scale (Trait Emotional Intelligence
Questionnaire) that is based on self-perception of emotional capabilities and Test MSCEIT (Emotional
Intelligence Test Mayer-Salovey-Caruso) which is based on solving tasks. The research has developed a
sample of 50 university professors in the Social Sciences area in which we have compared the measures of
both tests and also we have correlated them with different measures of performance to identify strengths and
weaknesses in each instrument.

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P744
THEORY OF MIND IN TWO GENERATION OF DEAF
CHILDREN
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Antonia M. González Cuenca, University of Málaga, Málaga – Spain
Inmaculada Quintana García, University of Málaga, Málaga – Spain
Carmen Barajas Esteban, University of Málaga, Málaga – Spain

The study´s aim is to provide an examination of false belief understanding among deaf children using current
hearing technology as compared to children who, belonging to a former generation, did not use such
technology. The effect of digital hearing aids or cochlear implant on theory of mind (ToM) development has
been researched. Furthermore, the relationship between linguistic development and mentalist abilities has
been analyzed. The participants, 102 deaf children and adolescents, with hearing parents, were divided into
two groups: (1) 54 participants ranged from 6 to 19 years old, who did not use any current hearing support
(digital hearing aid nor cochlear implant), were assessed in 2000. (2) 48 children ranged from 6 to 13 years,
26 using cochlear implants and 22 employing digital hearing aids, were assessed between 2012 and 2014.
The assessment battery comprised four measures: one language measure (Peabody Picture Vocabulary TestIII) and three measures of false belief understanding (two first order tasks and one second order task).
Results show that, both in ToM and linguistic development, the second group performed significantly better
than the first one. In this second group, the difficulties for the attribution of mental states are focused on the
second order task. Finally, a significant relationship between linguistic competence and ToM performances
has been found in both groups.

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P745
IT'S ABOUT TIME: EFFECTS OF TEMPORAL PERSPECTIVE
LEADERSHIP ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Tzu-Ting Lin, National Chengchi University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
Bor-Shiuan Cheng, National Taiwan University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

Time should be an important aspect of organizational theory, but it has been neglected for decades,
especially in leadership research. Despite many recent studies had devoted to the field of time issues in
management and organizational behaviors, they were mainly focused on the effect of subjective time on
individual’s attitude and behavior. One of important function of a group leader is to harmonize group
members with specialized skills to accomplish group target; therefore, the temporal dimensions are
especially significant to a group leader. Unfortunately, this issue has not yet been explored. In view of this,
we took induction method to develop a theoretical framework of temporal perspective leadership, and then
established the reliability and validity of measure and its nomological network. Applying three systematic
studies and a total of 634 samples comprised five different sources, results showed that temporal perspective
leadership had additional and significant effect on outcomes. Implications for the theory and practice of
leadership are discussed, and future research directions offered. By doing so, we hope to encourage future
researchers to get involved in and invest in leadership research on time issues.

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P747
WHICH WOULD YOU CHANGE, THE COMPUTER’S CHOICE
OR YOURS?
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Masayo Yamamoto, Jin-ai, University, Etizen – Japan

We previously conducted experiments in two-stage decision-making by using the Monty Hall Dilemma
(MHG) in a computer game.Then, a new question arose.Would the second choice be affected by the first
decision when it is made by the participants themselves or when it is made automatically by a PC? And,
would the participant’s anxiety be affected at that time?A total of 78 undergraduate students participated in
this experiment and they were assigned to one of the two conditions. Three doors are shown on the display
and the Ace (prize) is hidden behind one of the three doors. Behind the other two doors are hidden the
Jokers(non-prizes).One condition is the first choice made by a PC (FC) and the other condition is that the
choice is made by each participant(FP). After the first choice, participants are shown another Joker. They are
then asked for their second choice; whether they wish to switch their choice or to stick with their original
choice.The series of trials is repeated 60 times (5blocks). We carried out an A-trait anxiety inventory
(Spielberger, 1970). We made three-way factorial-mixed ANOVA with the number of switches in each block
as the dependent variable: 2 (the first choice: FC/FP) x2 (anxiety: the high/the low group (HG/LG)) x5
(blocks). As for the result, the interaction between the first choice and anxiety was significant, F(1.64)
=4.09,p<.05.It was indicated that FC and LG’s sense of “self-control” gets higher and allows an easier shift
of changes.

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P748
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OF THE EXCELLENT
PROFESSORS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Almudena Briones Bermejo, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Lidia Moreno Blesa, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
José María López Pina, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
José Luis Martinez Rubio, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Blanca Rodríguez Polo, European University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a physiological concept that represents the skills that allow people to properly
establish connection between cognition and the emotions adapted to each specific context. These skills
enable people to obtain satisfactory results in developing their activities. This research project aims to
analyze the relationship between 75 teachers’ emotional intelligence from Faculty of Social Science and the
assessment carried out by their own students. In order to measure the EI we employed the EI Test developed
by Mayer-Salovey-Caruso (MSCEIT). Through this test a global score is obtained and divided between
experiential and strategic facets. Furthermore, this test sets punctuation for each of four main areas: the
ability for accurately perceiving emotions; for employing emotions in order to facilitate thinking; problems
resolution and creativity; and emotions management for own personal grown. Student’s assessment has been
obtain throughout surveys in which several variables, apart from global opinion of the student, are measured:
mastery in the subject, interest generated assessment system, academic methodologies, educational materials
employed, etc. The results of the research allow us to establish an IE profile of what is supposed to be an
excellent teacher from the student’s point of view, and identify differences between the IE areas and teachers
features.

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P753
ATTITUDES TOWARDS BREAST COSMETIC SURGERY: THE
ROLE OF INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Camilla Matera, University of Florence, Florence – Italy
Amanda Nerini, University of Florence, Florence – Italy
Claudia Giorgi, University of Florence, Florence – Italy
Duccio Baroni, University of Florence, Florence – Italy
Cristina Stefanile, University of Florence, Florence – Italy

The aim of the present study was to establish how individual variables, such as self-monitoring and selfawareness, can contribute to women’s attitudes towards breast cosmetic surgery, beyond some sociocultural
factors such as perceived media pressures, peer attributions, and the internalization of aesthetic
ideals.Participants were 132 Italian women (mean age = 33.62, SD = 13.72; BMI = 21.43, SD = 3.22), who
completed a questionnaire aimed at measuring the variables of interest. Path analysis indicated that perceived
media pressures, peer attributions, and self-monitoring influenced participants’ attitudes towards breast
cosmetic surgery through the internalization of beauty ideals. Both private and public self-awareness had a
direct effect on the dependent variable; specifically, public self-awareness was positively associated with
breast cosmetic surgery, while private self-awareness was negatively related to the dependent variable. These
findings contribute to the understanding of the reasons that trigger women’s attitudes towards cosmetic
surgery. Individuals who tend to conform to social norms are more likely to hold positive attitudes towards
cosmetic surgery. Notably, such a tendency is not only determined by dispositional factors, but also by
situational and transient cues. To identify personal reasons that lead individuals to consider breast cosmetic
surgery could help to evaluate if these procedures can have a real positive impact on individuals’ wellbeing.

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P755
THE SCALE OF ROMANTIC PARTNER'S CHARACTERISTICS
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Zlatka Cugmas, University of Maribor, Maribor – Slovenia

The purpose of the study, which included 281 university students (76,9 % females) from the first year of
study on different faculties of University of Maribor, Slovenia was to investigate hom much importance the
research subjects attach todifferent characteristics of the real or hypotheticalromantic partner.For the purpose
of the studywe developedThe scale of partner's characteristicsand examined it's subscales.We examined the
correlations between importance which the subjectsattach todifferent partner's characteristics and their
attachment styles (Bartholomew & Horowitz, 1991), relationships with peers (e.g., trust, open
communication and alienation) (Armsden & Greenberg, 1987) and dimensions of personal characteristics
(e.g., energy, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability and openness) (Caprara, Barbaranelli,
Borgogni, Bucik in Boben, 2002).The results demonstrated that subjects attached the highest importance to
agreement with his/her partner (the female students significant higher importance than their male students
peers),his/her behaviour and sociability.The male students attached higher importance to parner's appearance
that the female students.Attachment the importance todifferent partner's characteristics was related with the
subjects' personality characteristics, attachment styles and relationships with their peers.

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P756
FILIAL, PARENTAL, MARITAL, AND COLLECTIVE FAMILY
EFFICACY BELIEFS – EXPERIENCES RELATED WITH
ADAPTATION OF INSTRUMENTS IN POLAND
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Boguslawa Lachowska, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland

The objective of the presentation is to show the results of studies devoted to the adaptation to the Polish
conditions of four questionnaires investigating self-efficacy beliefs of various family members. Psychometric
properties of scales designed to assess efficacy beliefs that family members hold about their role as spouse,
parent, and child, and the functioning of family as a holistic system were described. All questionnaires were
elaborated by a team composed of: G. V. Caprara, C. Regalia, E. Scabini, C. Barbaranelli and A. Bandura. In
Polish conditions the study covered 509 mothers/fathers, 484 adolescents, including also the representatives
of the same families (148 mothers/parents, and 148 children), which allowed intra-family comparisons. In
order to determine the validity of the scales adopted, the respondents’ self-efficacy beliefs were assessed
(adults and adolescents), the quality of communication between parents and adolescents as perceived by both
parties, the effects and styles of conflict resolution in relationships between adolescents, and the mother and
father, number of difficult situations in a family, family life satisfaction, and marriage satisfaction. Factorial
validity and reliability of the scales were analyzed. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed in order to
test for the uniqueness of the two scales administered to adolescents and three scales administered to parents.

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P760
TYPES OF SOCIAL ATTITUDES ABOUT ATTRACTIVENESS OF
A PERSON: AN INTERCULTURAL DIMENSION
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Shalaeva Nataliia, University State Samara, Samara - Russian Federation

The study is about cognitive-emotional components of social attitudes concerning the attractiveness of a
person. The Russian modern society presents 5 types of social attitudes related to the attractiveness or 5
types of beauty: Beauty is an outer and inner harmony (26,1%); Beauty is a public image (19,6%); Beauty is
natural (18,5%), Beauty is human (18,5%). The French modern society presents 8 types of social attitudes
related to the attractiveness or 8 types of beauty: Beauty is a maturity of personality (20,9%); Beauty is a
lifestyle (19,3%); Beauty is a relationship between interior beauty and exterior details (17,7%); Beauty is a
relationship between exterior details and personal and behavioural features (12,9%); Beauty is a function of
physical appearance (9,7%); Beauty is the human soul (8,1%); Beauty is an agreement with the other (6,4%);
Beauty is a demonstration of positivity (4,8%). Concerning social attitudes related to the attractive person,
for instance of Russian and French modern society, we report the types of attitudes including the external
signs as the basis of attractiveness’ identification. The content of types of attitudes in Russian and French
society differs slightly. The content knowledge of each type of attitudes improves the prognosis of
participants’ behaviour and expectations in the process of communication depending on current social
situations.

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P761
PEDIATRIC PAIN. REMOTE MONITORING OF
PHYSIOLOGICAL VARIABLES OF PAIN IN PEDIATRIC
ONCOLOGY BY I-CARE A TECHNOLOGICAL PROPOSAL
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Verónica Miriam Guzmán Sandoval, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Benjamín Domínguez Trejo, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Juan Antonio Guerrero Ibáñez, University of Colima, Colima – Mexico
Oscar González Pérez, University of Colima, Colima – Mexico
Rosa Martha Meda Lara, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara – Mexico
Juan José Contreras Castillo, University of Colima, Colima – Mexico

One of the clinic challenges in the oncological ailments in infancy is the handling of chronic pain that is
associated with the capacity of emotional and physiological self-regulation. The use of self-reports to
evaluate the pain is usually highly subjective. This current research work presents i- CARE that is an
application for Tablets based on emerging technologies for the remote monitoring of physiological variables
of pediatric oncology sustained on the Body Area Network (BAN) paradigm and allows to teach children the
self-regulation of physiological variables, oxygen saturation and heart rate frequency in an interactive and
playful way. It is also an option to systematize physiological and emotional data of the pain and to
incorporate them in an internet network system for medical decision making. The application is
characterized by the use of corporal sensors that collect clinic information and store them in a mobile device,
and which is subsequently transmitted to a server through 3G or Wi-Fi to a cloud. The objectives of this
proposal are: To design a prototype; to evaluate it in clinical samples; to train the pediatric patient in
biological feedback of physiological variables; and to obtain a technological product tested and validated. ICARE is a proposal that gathers the efforts of doctors, psychologists and technologists. In addition,it is an
interagency project with bioethics principles.

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0501 - 1000

P764
COLLEGE STUDENTS' CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Zlatka Cugmas, University of Maribor, Maribor – Slovenia

The purpose of the study, which included 180 college students (48.9 % male) from the first three years of
study on different faculties, was to investigate the correlations between their relationships (trust, open
communication and alienation) with their mothers, fathers, friends and romantic partners; correlations
between these relationships, attachment style on romantic partners, characteristics of past romantic
relationships and openness towards parents and romantic partners. For the purpose of study the relationships
with parents, friends and romantic partners we translated andadapted IPPA (Armsden& Greenberg, 1987).
Attachment styles were measured using their descriptions, developed by Hazar and Shaver (1987). We
developed the scales of characteristics of the subjects’ romantic relationships and openness towards their
parents and partners. The results showed significant relations between subject’s relationships with his/her
partner, attachment style, and relationships with friends and parents. Subjects with different attachment
styles significantly differed in the characteristics of their romantic relationships. The results showed some
significant gender differences.

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P773
WOMEN IN RUSSIAN FAMILY: INTER-GENERATIONAL
TRANSLATION OF FAMILY INTERACTION PATTERNS
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Elena Kuftyak, Nekrasov Kostroma State University, Kostroma - Russian Federation

Despite the existence of personality generational specifics as a certain complex of characteristics, "caused by
the social and historical, but not biological reasons", the continuity and reproduction of previous experience
between generations can be seen. Our research, focused on inter-generational transfer of interaction and
proximity relations patterns in family generations, has revealed the influence of senior generation women on
their descendants. Three generations of Russian women took part in research (grandmother, mother and
granddaughter of one family). 61% of senior generation women endured war in their childhood, a third of
them faced hunger, defarming and repressions. The research has shown that the careful type of family
interaction prevails in women of one family. Hence the care demonstrated by senior generation is a strategy
of survival, the way of finding the reason to live. It also helps to overcome own abandonment, neutralize the
anxiety and traumatic images (for example, connected with World War II) that possibly creates conditions
for the feeling of safety formation in descendants. The results of research allow to assume that under the
influence of existing vital circumstances the certain optimum (self-protective) strategy of interaction,
providing adaptability in coping with difficulties, is developed at women.

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P787
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF LITHUANIAN VERSION OF
THE ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS INSTRUMENT
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Paulina Želvienė, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Evaldas Kazlauskas, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Jonas Eimontas, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Background: There are constant debates about validity of Adjustment disorders (AjD) diagnosis. WHO ICD11 stress-related disorders task group proposed a new description of AjD. New instrument for measurement
of AjD has been developed by Maercker et al. 2007. The aim of this study was to assess the validity of
Lithuanian version of an AjD instrument, based on new ICD-11 criteria. Methods: Sample of 626 (59.9%
women, 40.1% men) participants from Lithuanian population between 18 and 89 years old with an average
age of 39.00 years participated in our study. Lithuanian language version of Adjustment disorder
questionnaire consisting of two parts was used in this study. The first part consisted of the list of sixteen
types of stressful events during last two years (e.g. divorce, serious illness). The second part comprised of 17
items that reflected new Adjustment disorder diagnostic criteria (avoidance, intrusions and failure to adapt).
Research was funded by a grant (MIP-079/2014) from the Research Council of Lithuania. Results: 87% of
participants reported exposure of at least one stressful event. The Lithuanian language version of Adjustment
disorders questionnaire demonstrated good internal consistency with a Cronbach alpha coefficient in each
subscale from 0.82 to 0.85, and 0.93 for the total instrument. The model fit statistics of the confirmatory
factor analysis supported validity of the three factor solution of AjD.

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P789
THE EFFECT OF EMPATHY AND HELPING BEHAVIORS ON
VOLUNTEERS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Haruka Koike, Tokai University Junior College, Shizuoka-Shi – Japan

Volunteer work tends to require medium- to long-term commitment, making it important to persist in
volunteering efforts. We investigated how empathy and mental leeway motivate volunteers to continue
volunteer work. A total of 230 junior college students answered the following self-reported questionnaires:
(1) the Empathic-Affective Response Scale (Sakurai et al., 2011), (2) a scale on mental leeway (Takashima
et al., 2004), and (3) an item exploring motivation to continue volunteer work. The empathic–affective
responses we examined involved two factors: (a) empathizing with others’ positive affect (e.g., “I rejoice
with those who rejoice”), and (b) empathizing and sympathizing with others’ negative affect (e.g., “I pity
someone as a poor unfortunate”). A chi-square test revealed that the effects of empathizing with others’
positive affect influenced motivation to continue in volunteer work. In addition, the results revealed lowempathic group with others’ positive affect tended to avoid volunteering. The present study revealed no
significant relationships between mental leeway (e.g., “I have room to breathe”) and motivation to continue
volunteer work. These findings provide evidence that high empathy with others’ positive affect get involved
in voluntary work. Future research in this area should examine means of improving one’s empathy with
others’ positive affect.

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P800
OPTO-KINETIC NYSTAGMUS CHARACTERISTICS AS
INDICATORS OF THE VECTION ILLUSION
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Artem Kovalev, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Galina Menshikova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Oxana Klimova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

Motion sickness symptoms can occur in the absence of real physical motion of the observer. Specifically, the
vection illusion (an example of visually induced motion sickness) often ensues as a result of exposure to
dynamic visual displays. We developed a method of quantitative evaluation of the vection illusion (VI)
strength based on opto-kinetic nystagmus (OKN) characteristics during the VI perception. According to our
hypothesis the OKN may be considered as the compensation mechanism to reduce the VI. We studied the VI
strength depending on viewing angle values of dynamic visual displays. The VI was initiated using the
CAVE virtual reality system. The VI strength was analyzed using the SSQ questionnaire and OKN
characteristics. Results revealed complex links between viewing angle values, the VI strength and OKN
characteristics. When dynamic visual stimulation were occupying half of the visual field, the VI strength and
OKN characteristics were not very pronounced. For stimulation which occupied the whole visual field the VI
strength was greatly higher and the OKN characteristics were significantly changed: there were a lot of
microsaccades in the slow OKN phase and high-amplitude high-frequency saccades in the fast OKN phase
with blinks at the end of the OKN cycle. Our result showed that the OKN characteristics were tightly linked
with the VI strength, so it would be possible to use them as real time indicators of the VI perception.

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P822
A STUDY OF CULTURAL DIMENSIONS: RATE OF MARRIAGE,
DIVORCE, COHABITATION AND PER CAPITA INCOME
AMONG NATIONS
C16. Culture and society – Other
Aylin Koçak, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Türker Özkan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Geert Hofstede who has been conducted several comprehensive studies about national culture, defined the
value systems as the core elements of the cultural patterns of different societies. The values that
distinguished countries from each other has been grouped into five clusters which are power distance (PDI),
uncertainty avoidance (UAI), individualism versus collectivism (IDV), masculinity versus femininity
(MAS), and long versus short-term orientation (LTO). Although Hofstede’s cultural dimensions by nations
have been studied in many research, the relation between Hofstede’s dimensions and the rate of marriage,
divorce and cohabitation has net been studied yet. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to investigate the
relationship of rate of marriage, divorce, cohabitation and per capita income with the Hofstede’s cultural
dimensions namely power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism versus collectivism, masculinity
versus femininity and long versus short-term orientation.As a result of the analysis, per capita income in
countries with low power distance and high individualism was high. More consultative and democratic
power relations and valuing personal achievements influence the income of the people, accordingly wealth
of the countries. In addition to that, people live in countries with low level of masculinity cohabited more.
Therefore, it can be said that there is an oppression on people in masculine societies in that not to cohabite.

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P828
STAI BENE COL TUO LAVORO - SUPPORT PROJECT FOR
ENTREPRENEURS AND WORKERS IN DISTRESS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Marilena Simionescu, Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant’Anna, Como – Italy
Matteo Radavelli, Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant’Anna, Como – Italy
Vito Tummino, Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant’Anna, Como – Italy

This paper aims to illustrate the data gathered by “Stai Bene col Tuo Lavoro”, project aimed at psychological
support to employers and employees in distress due to the employment field. The service is provided by
Sant'Anna Hospital in Como in collaboration with the Como Chamber of Commerce. The present socioeconomic scenario exposes the individual to sufferings not only from an economical point of view, but also
involves the most intimate aspects, crucial for the mental well-being and quality of life. During the first year
of the service, more than 100 people have requested information about out service, from which 53 have
started a psychological treatment. Our pre-analysis shows that 40% of the clients (patients) who accessed to
our service required medical leave for more than 15 days, and 92% of these have experienced conflict at
work; 65% of the entire sample has reported anxiety symptoms, 54% reported mood alteration and 48%
anger; 71% reported sleeping problems. As far as gender differences are concerned, we found that 43% of
women were suffering from gastrointestinal disorders compared with only 24% of men. Some of the major
achievements of this service are the followings: the increasing of the awareness and information about the
psychological distress related to the socio-economic situation on the territory; the realization of a support
network between institutions; the finding of future major perspectives of research and interventions, as well
as prevention.

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P833
DOES SOCIAL SUPPORT MODERATE THE ASSOCIATION OF
TYPE C BEHAVIOR AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING IN
BREAST CANCER' CAREGIVERS?
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Özlem Bozo, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Elçįn Ayranci, 9 Eylül University, İzmįr – Turkey
Umut Çivgin, Gedíz University, İzmįr – Turkey

An individual’s entire family and social network is affected by the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It is
also known that caregivers of ill family members had higher levels of emotional distress than the general
population. Type C behaviors may constitute a health risk factor for the caregivers of cancer patients, too.
This negative impact of type C behavior on psychological well-being is may be lessened by social support.
Thus, the aim of the present study was to investigate the moderating role of perceived social support on the
type C behavior-psychological well-being association among breast cancer patients' caregivers in Turkey.
One-hundred and eleven caregivers of breast cancer patients who were being followed at oncology clinics
were selected as participants. Hierarchical Multiple Regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis.
Higher type C behaviors were associated with higher psychological symptoms. On the other hand, the
interaction of global perceived social support and type C behaviors was not significant, which means that
global perceived social support did not moderate the relationship between type C behaviors and
psychological symptoms. This study addressed a new topic and has clinical implications in terms of the
intervention programs.

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0501 - 1000

P837
THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY TRAITS AND ILLNESS BELIEFS
IN ADHERENCE TO LONG-TERM TREATMENT REGIMEN
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Olga Zamalijeva, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Roma Jusiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Adherence to long-term treatment is a complex health-related behavior that involves not only taking
prescribed medication, but also numerous lifestyle changes. The non-adherence still remains an issue in the
healthcare system and contributes to the increased risk of poor treatment efficacy, higher healthcare costs,
increased patient morbidity and mortality. Beliefs regarding illness as well as patients’ personality traits are
often associated with adherence to long-term treatment regimen, however the importance of these variables
for different adherence behaviors is not necessarily the same. The aim of this research is to analyze
relationshipbetween various aspects of adherence to long-term treatment regimen, personality traits and
illness beliefs.210 subjects diagnosed with hypertension and/or diabetes participated in the research. A selfreport questionnaire was constructed to assess different aspects of adherence behavior and illness beliefs.
Personality traits were measured using Big Five Inventory (BFI). Results indicate that patients’
agreeableness and conscientiousness are positively related to regular medication taking and higher levels of
physical activity, whereas beliefs about illness severity and controllability are related to health monitoring
and diet.Further investigation of personality traits and illness beliefs will provide guidelines for adherence
interventions.

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0501 - 1000

P846
THREE SIDES OF VOCATIONAL IDENTITY: A STUDY OF ITS
DIMENSIONALITY IN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
SAMPLES
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Birute Pociute, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Antanas Kairys, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Ieva Urbanaviciute, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Audrone Liniauskaite, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Constant changes which characterize our post-modern society raise many challenges that have to be faced by
young people in order to choose and maintain their careers. The unpredictable and uncertain world of work
also poses serious constraints upon the formation of vocational identity. Vocational identity is thought to be
one of the most crucial factors in career construction. Therefore, there is a great demand for valid
instruments that could be used to measure it. The Utrecht Management of Identity Commitments Scale (UMICS; Crocetti, Rubini, & Meeus, 2008) is a widely applied and quite a universal instrument used
internationally to measure identity in various domains. This study aimed to adapt this instrument to measure
identity in the vocational domain and to test its factor structure in the Lithuanian sample. The sample
consisted of high school (N = 512) and college (N = 276) students. After modifying the U-MICS items so
that they reflect vocational identity, a confirmatory factor analysis was run to test whether the original threefactor model (i.e. commitment, in-depth exploration, reconsideration of commitment) could be maintained.
The results confirmed the three-factor solution (Chi squared = 286.8; df = 61; p < 0.001; CFI = 0.94;
RMSEA = 0.069). However, the multigroup (high school vs. college students) analysis has not supported
model invariance highlighting slight differences in the dimensionality of vocational identity in high school
and higher education samples.

1532

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0501 - 1000

P851
BECOMING A MOTHER - CREATING MATERNAL IDENTITY
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Joanna Matuszczak-Swigon, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan – Poland
Anna Kowalska, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan – Poland

The aim of this presentation is to show how an expectant mother prepares to her new role focusing on
narratives she builds about her developing child. Pregnancy is a preparatory stage for developing maternal
identity. Creating the image of a child in the womb is an important and inseparable part of this phase. During
pregnancy an important cognitive and adaptive process occurs: a woman concentrates on her new role and
builds mental representations of her child. By giving meaning to her experiences during nine months of
pregnancy, attributing specific features to her baby, an expectant mother becomes not only a participant of
emerging relation but also its author. Prior studies examined which features are attributed to babies by their
expectant mothers but did not consider an individual and subjective way of describing a child in a prenatal
period (Benoit, 1997; Bielawska-Batorowicz, 1995; Dayton, 2010; Zeanah, 1985) . Therefore, the current
research focused on a meticulous content and structure analysis of expectant mothers’ stories about their
babies tries to fill in a gap.The research findings suggest that expectant mothers not only attribute a number
of traits to their babies but also compose these features into coherent and multifaceted stories about them.
Furthermore, the research results show that the child in the womb is treated like an infant which has
important consequences for providing appropriate health care.

1533

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0501 - 1000

P859
REMEMBERING EMOTIONAL EVENTS: AN EYE-TRACKING
STUDY
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Çiğdem Gülçay, Uludağ University, Bursa - TurkeyBanu Cangöz, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey

The main objective of this study is to investigate the effects of the emotional content of an event and
participants’ perspective on the memory and eye-track measurements for central and peripheral details.
Event memory refers the memory for details about an event itself. The type of remembered details of an
event can differ according to emotional content of an event. Additionally, emotional content of an event can
also effect the eye-track measurements. The participants were 130 volunteer undergraduate male students.
Three digital colorful, static and emotional real life pictures (positive, negative, neutral) were manipulated in
this study.According to 3 (emotional content: positive vs negative vs neutral) X 2 (participants' perspective:
own vs observer perspective) factorial ANOVA results event memory (central and peripheral free recall
scores) and eye-track measurements (fixation duration, fixation count) differs according to emotional content
of an event, participants' perspective and their interaction effect. In this study, it is observed that attention is
not enough by itself for a better remembering of an emotional event and enhanced memory for negative
emotional event can occur independently of attention.

1534

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0501 - 1000

P865
PROACTIVE COPING AND ADAPTATION OUTCOMES AMONG
ORGANIZATIONAL NEWCOMERS
D06. Work and organization - Labour market, unemployment and flexicurity
Katarzyna Slebarska, University of Silesia, Katowice – Poland

The main goal of the study was to analyse the coping process during the first phase of organizational
entrance. It was assumed that newcomer pre-entry experiences (e.g. previous unemployment) can influence
adaptation process and outcomes. Therefore the different groups of organizational newcomers (reemployed,
school-leavers and after turnover) have been compared. Since demographic characteristics may also
represent life experiences relevant to the work adaptation, previous job experience, age, education, and
gender were included as control variables. This study analyse the psychosocial factors of work adaptation
outcomes in the distinguished groups of participants (n=140). In opposite to previous assumptions, the
results showed reemployed as being high proactive copers and in follow, suffering less during the first period
of new employment than others.

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0501 - 1000

P869
POLISH ADAPTATION OF THE AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP
QUESTIONNAIRE
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Karolina Wałachowska, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Kamila Zych, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Agata Wajda, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Wiktor Razmus, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland

The poster presents Polish adaptation of the Authentic Leadership Questionnaire (ALQ), developed by
Walumbwa, Avolio, et al. (2008). It is designed to measure total score as well as four dimensions of
authentic leadership, namely self-awareness, relational transparency, internalized moral perspective and
balanced processing of information. The items were translated into Polish from the original English version
using collaborative iterative translation. Two independent studies on samples of 258 employees (Study 1)
and 107 nurses (Study 2) were conducted to verify the psychometric properties of the Polish version of the
ALQ. Internal consistency of the total score of the ALQ was high (α = .94 in Study 1 and .92 in Study 2).
The internal consistency indicators for each of the subscales were also relatively high: self-awareness (Study
1, α = .78; Study 2, α = .72); relational transparency (Study 1, α = 78; Study 2, α = .79); internalized moral
perspective (Study 1, α = .89; Study 2, α = .87); and balanced processing (Study 1, α = .88; Study 2, α = .89).
Factorial structure of the scales was verified using confirmatory factor analysis. The validity of the ALQ was
confirmed by testing its relationships with a number of variables: structural empowerment (r = .38),
innovative behaviors (r = .33), work engagement (r = .46), and job satisfaction (r = .34). The results of the
studies suggest that the Polish adaptation can be used in scientific research conducted on varied samples.

1536

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0501 - 1000

P874
COMPARING PARTICIPANTS AND NON-PARTICIPANTS IN A
SELF-MANAGEMENT INTERVENTION: WHO PARTICIPATES
IN REHABILITATION RESEARCH?
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Deirdre Desmond, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Maynooth – Ireland
Mary FitzGerald, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Maynooth – Ireland
Pamela Gallagher, Dublin City University, Dublin – Ireland
Simone Carton, National Rehabilitation Hostpital, Dublin – Ireland
Nicola Ryall, National Rehabilitation Hostpital, Dublin – Ireland
Stephen Wegener, Johns Hopkins Medical, Baltimore - United States

Individuals with limb amputation or spinal cord injury were recruited during rehabilitation to a controlled
trial of a self-management intervention designed to promote quality of life and prevent secondary disability.
Participation involved completion of a questionnaire battery on admission to rehabilitation, 7 weeks later and
6 months post-programme; intervention group participants took part in six 1.5 hour group based selfmanagement sessions in addition to receiving usual care. The aims of these analyses were to compare
characteristics: (1) of those consenting to research participation with non-consenting candidates; and (2) of
completers (defined as completion of 4/6 sessions) and non-completers in the intervention arm. Five hundred
and twenty-nine potential participants were screened, 208 were excluded. One hundred and eight eligible
candidates declined to participate, 213 consented. No statistically significant differences were found in age,
gender, diagnosis, length of rehabilitation stay (LOS), or allocation (control/intervention) between those
consenting to and declining participation. Amongst intervention participants, there were no statistically
significant differences in age, gender, diagnosis, LOS, years of education, T1 anxiety or depression scores
(HADS). Demographic and clinical factors did not distinguish participants from non-participants or
completers from non-completers. Motivations and barriers underlying participation require further
investigation.

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0501 - 1000

P880
THE CONNECTIONS OF THE PARAMETERS OF
SENSORIMOTOR INTEGRATION WITH ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT
A04. General issues and basic processes – Psychobiology
Elena Nikolaeva, Petersburg State University, Herzen State Pedagogical University, Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation
Svetlana Kotova, Herzen State Pedagogical University, Saint-Petersburg - Russian Federation

The prediction of the academic achievement of the university students is very important for the help of the
most perspective ones. The purpose of the article was to find the psychophysiological characteristics which
could predict the high level of the students’ academic achievement. 691 students of the four universities were
participants. We have analyzed their academic achievements, sensorimotor integration and heart rate
variability during examinational stress. To analyze the sensorimotor integration we used simple and complex
sensorimotor reactions. To analyzed student’s heart rate variability electrocardiogram was recorded. Students
were sitting in armchair with electrodes on their wrists waiting till the exam would begin. We assessed the
mean duration of R-R intervals, the standard deviation in the length of R-R intervals, the range. We also
assessed the high heart rate frequencies (HF, from 0.15 to 0.40 Hz.), the low frequencies (LF, from 0.04 to
0.15), and the LF/HF ratio. Regression analysis has shown significant influences on the parameters of
academic achievements just one parameter – the number of mistakes in the complex sensorimotor reaction.
The less this parameter was the higher marks during the session student demonstrated. That is the better
student performed the complex stimuli integration the higher his academic achievement was. Heart rate
variability did not connect with academic achievement.

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0501 - 1000

P885
THE PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE TEST DECIDE
TUS ESTUDIOS FOR MEXICAN YOUNG PEOPLE
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Adriana Marín-Martínez, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the test Decide tus Estudios
for mexican young people, based on the Holland’s theory (1996). Data was collected from a sample of
476,602 people (40.1% men and 59.9% women) between 14 and 25 years old (M=18, SD=5). A
confirmatory factor analysis on the survey items was conducted, and those items which form each factor
were subjected to a further analysis using the partial credit model, proposed by Masters (1982). The test has
36 items distributed into six scales, which match up with those obtained by Holland (RIASEC). These scales
are: a) Realistic, with five items (α =.85 and 75% of explained variance), b) Researcher, with four items (α
=.76 and 77% of explained variance), c) Artist, with eight items (α=.76 and 77% of explained variance), d)
Social, with five items (α =.75 and 74% of explained variance), e) Enterprising, with eight items (α=.76 and
70% of explained variance) and f) Conventional, with six items (α=.84 and 74% of explained variance). The
results indicate that the test Decide tu carrera has acceptable levels of reliability and validity. Therefore, it
may be used by professionals involved in vocational orientation in Mexico, since they can obtain a profile
composed by the three scales in which the highest scores were obtained, as suggested by Holland, Fritzsche,
and Powell (2005).

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0501 - 1000

P887
STRESS AND PAIN COPING STRATEGIES AND BELIEFS
ABOUT PAIN CONTROL IN PEOPLE WHO ARE DECLARED AS
BELIEVERS AND ATHEISTS
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Marta Boczkowska, University os Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw – Poland
Leszek Putyński, University of Lodz, Łódź – Poland

The purpose of the survey: The aim of the present study was the analysis of differences in stress and pain
coping strategies and beliefs regarding pain control in people who are declared as believers and atheists.
Material and methods: Research was conducted among a group of 31 people declared as Roman Catholic and
31 people declared as atheists. Stress coping strategies were assessed using the COPE questionnaire. Pain
coping strategies and beliefs about pain control were assessed using CSQ and BPCQ questionnaires. Results
and conclusions: The results revealed significant differences in believers and non-believers’ with regards
stress coping strategies, pain coping strategies and pain control. The believers often used stress coping
strategies such as: social instrumental and emotional support, turning to religion, denial, focusing on and
venting of emotions. Atheists often have a positive reinterpretation and growth style. The believers preferred
external pain control and are likely to use failed pain coping strategies. Key words: religion, pain, stress,
locus of pain control

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0501 - 1000

P896
REPEATED THE CIRCUIT OF VIOLENCE
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Glaucia Regina Vianna, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro – Brazil
Francisco Ramos Farias, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro – Brazil

We reflect on the subject in the specific context of the crime, which lived states of helplessness, derived from
the total absence of public policies of the state, such as access to cultural goods and the means of survival:
education, health, housing and security. Live in conditions of humiliation, deprivation, excessive frustration
and rejection, can be considered a kind of journey through traumatic experiences imprint. Objective: to
understand the possible reversal of the condition of those who lived situations of violence identified as
victim to the condition of those who practice violent actions identified as the aggressor. Method:
bibliographic study of the field of social memory in conjunction with psychoanalysis. We will use
ethnography file, to work with a file belonging to a survey conducted in DESIPE in the 90s, which for
ethical reasons cannot be used at the time. Results: The Practice of crime, it is an attempt of elaboration of
the traumatic experience, however, it becomes innocuous, since the criminal action has no power to draft the
traumatic experience. Conclusion: the narratives found that the crime, considered the subjective turn the
victim into aggressor position may be the attempt of elaboration of the traumatic experience, however
innocuous, because the guy in the prison system hardly has the means to develop the effects of trauma, and
through the repetition compulsion, identifies itself, increasingly, the aggressor.

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0501 - 1000

P897
THE D2-R TEST OF ATTENTION; THE COMPARISON
BETWEEN FRENCH AND JAPANESE ELDERLY PEOPLE
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Yuko Yato, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto – Japan
Shohei Hirose, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto – Japan
Noriaki Tsuchida, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto – Japan
Philippe Wallon, Université Paris 8, Paris – France
Claude Mesmin, Université Paris 8, Paris - FranceMatthieu Jobert, Seldage SARL, Gif – France

The d2-R test isthe revised version of the “d2 test of Brickenkamp”developed in Germany in the 60s. It plays
a prominent role in measuring subjects’ concentration and attention. Despite its high degree of usability, the
d2-R test is little known in Asia, including Japan. The test deserves to be introduced and standardized for
clinical usage, as well as cultural comparative studies on attention. This study aimed to apply the d2-R test to
Japanese subjects and to clarify the cultural differencesin quality and quantity of concentration and attention
by comparing theperformancesbetween French and Japanese elderly people.The d2-R test was conducted for
55 Japanese people (M:12, F:43, avg. 72.7yrs.) and 30French counterparts(M:9, F:21, avg.75.3yrs.).The
following parameters of the d2-R test were calculated through an Optical Reading method and analyse by the
Elian software.Concentration Performance (CP:the number of crossed-out target objects minus the number
of commission errors).Processed Target Objects (PTO: the number of processed target objects).Percentage of
Errors (E%: the number of errors related to the number of processed target objects).The results showed no
significant differences in all the parameters between French and Japanese participants. Sex difference was
found only in PTO of French participants(M.10, ps<.05.Discussion of the findings will refer to the Chinese socio-cultural context for youth
development.

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1001 - 1500

P1047
CHINESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ VIEWS OF THEIR
FUTURES: THE ROLES OF THEIR BELIEFS ABOUT
COMPETITION AND INCOME INEQUALITY
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Yongjuan Li, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing – China
Meilin Guan, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing – China
Qian Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong – China

In contemporary China, it is ofmuch concern how increasing competition and income inequalityin the
society may affect young people’s views of their futures. This issuewas explored among200university
students (134females; mean age=21.02 years, SD=1.20). Studentsself-reported on views of their futures
(expecting their lives to be better or worse than their parents’), beliefs about the positive vs. negative
consequences of competition(believing that competition would benefit vs. harm the society and
individuals),endorsements of income inequality vs. equality (believing that incomes should not vs. should be
made more equal) and life satisfaction. Regression analysis showed that the greater students’ beliefs about
the positive consequences of competition and the greater their endorsement of income equality, the more
optimistic their views of their futures (βs>.17, ps<.05), adjusting for their life satisfaction and demographics
(gender, parental education and income); students’ beliefs about the negative consequences of competition
and endorsement of income inequalitywere unrelated to their views of their futures (|β|s<.13, ps>.10). The
findings suggest that Chinese university students maybe optimistic about their futures as theyhopethat
competition maybring favorable changes and income inequality may be reduced. The findings inform
theoretical understanding of cultural changes and practical strivings for societal stability and prosperousness
in contemporary China.

1598

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1001 - 1500

P1049
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A SELF-REPORT “ASÍ NOS
LLEVAMOS EN LA ESCUELA” AND A SOCIOMETRIC
QUESTIONNAIRE TO ASSESS BULLYING IN A SAMPLE OF
MEXICAN CHILDREN
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Adriana Marín-Martínez, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico

The aim of this research was to determine the relation between a self-report, a sociometric questionnaire and
the reasons for which students are self-perceived or nominated by their peer as victims, perpetrators and
victims-perpetrators in terms of bullying. The 886 students (55.8% boys and 44.2% girls) who took part were
between 9 and 13 years old (M=10.8, SD=1.01). Bystander, victim and perpetrator scales were employed in
the self-report entitled Así nos llevamos en la escuela, as well as a sociometric questionnaire, where students
were asked to nominate those who were the most bullied by the rest of students and also those students who
bullied the most. In addition, students were also requested to state the reasons for their nominations. The
results indicate that the highest correlation values were observed between the dimensions of the victim scale
together with the nominations of those who were the most bullied (r=.17 to .27), and those values of the
perpetrator scale with the nominations of those who bully others (r=.17 to .22). When combining the
information of the self-report and the sociometric questionnaire, eleven students were identified as victims
both because of perceiving themselves and being nominated as such; therefore they were named real victims
and they are bullied mostly due to their skin color or overweight. There were sixteen real perpetrators, who
bully others because they like it or because their want to have power. Lastly, four students were identified as
real victims-perpetrators, who are those who are not liked by their classmates.

1599

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1001 - 1500

P1051
SHORT-TERM GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR
PREADOLESCENTS: DESCRIPTION OF A CLINICAL
EXPERIENCE
E04. Health and clinical intervention - Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapies
Fiorenzo Ranieri, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Lucia Pitti, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Marta Stoppielli, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy

Preadolescents who start middle school live a very delicate moment of their psychological life. Signs of
disease such as anxiety, sadness, excessive shyness are possible. This poster describes a short-term group
psychotherapy. The group collects preadolescents (11-12) with internalizing disorders arrived to a Public
Mental Health Service for Children and Adolescents (UFSMIA). Two psychotherapists lead the group who
is based on 8 sessions and uses expressive techniques. The first step involves the young patient and the
family in three meetings of assessment. The sessions begin when the group is formed. Each session is
divided in 3 phases. The first part is for greeting and sharing of experiences occurred during the week.
Subsequently the group is divided in two subgroups, always different. Boys and girls work on a stimulus
useful to create a story. Then each subgroup works on a drawing that tells the story. At the end the groups
come together to tell the stories produced and discuss about them. For all the time psychologists help the
group to think together. Some of the topics covered in the group are bullying, aggression, friendship,
loneliness. The personal narrations are frequent. The meetings with the parents after the conclusion of the
treatment group allow to verify the effectiveness. The expressive short-term group psychotherapy is an
effective technique to face to psychological difficulties of the preadolescent, and soliciting personal
resources.

1600

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1001 - 1500

P1052
CONFIDENCE IN SPECIFIC DRIVING SKILLS AMONG YOUNG
MALE DRIVERS
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Ai Nakamura, Waseda University, Saitama – Japan
Daisuke Hirata, Mujico Create Co.,Ltd., LTD., Aomori – Japan
Kan Shimazaki, Waseda University, Saitama – Japan
Toshiro Ishida, Waseda University, Saitama – Japan

Driving can be classified into several skills, including vehicle maneuvering, risk perception, adapting to
traffic situations, and observance of traffic laws. Many studies indicate that young male drivers are
overconfident, but the skills in which they are overconfident remain unclear. Therefore, we assessed selfevaluations of each skill among 294 students (mean age: 18.6 years) at a driving school. We identified 32
items that students had to acquire during their training. After they had trained for each item, we asked the
students by questionnaire to indicate how successfully they had performed the items. To reveal whether the
students were overconfident, we asked the instructors how successfully the students had performed the items.
We compared across gender (male, female) and evaluator (student, instructor). An ANOVA revealed a
significant interaction in 14 items. Male students’ self-evaluations were generally higher than were those of
female students, though instructor evaluations were identical across genders. Male students were confident
about safely passing through non-signal intersections, passing on narrow winding roads, parking a car
between two cars on the road, training using a driving simulator, and so on. Most of these items concerned
vehicle maneuvering and adapting to traffic situations.

1601

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1001 - 1500

P1053
THE EFFECT OF COMPUTERIZED COGNITIVE TRAINING ON
ATTENTION AND EXECUTIVE SKILLS IN DYSLEXIC
CHILDREN
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Eugene Wong, California State University, San Bernardino - United States
Dudley Wiest, California State University, San Bernardino - United States
Faye Wong, California State University, San Bernardino - United States
Grahamm Wiest, California State University, Fullerton - United States
Justin Wong, California State University, San Bernardino - United States

Students with dyslexia (reading disorder), typically related to phonological and rapid naming deficits, often
have concomitant deficits in executive skills and attention. These skills are necessary for advanced thinking
and reasoning. In this study, students from a private school specializing in the treatment of dyslexia were
evaluated by teachers using the Neuropsychological Checklist. Based upon teacher ratings, 50 students who
were reported to have significant weaknesses in attention and executive skills were chosen to participate.
Control and experimental groups each included 25 students. The training group received 20 hours of
cognitive treatment with Brain Train. 17 students completed the training. The control group had no contact
with computers. Upon completion of the training, teachers again responded to the Neuropsychological
Checklist for both groups. Comparisons of groups revealed significant changes in perceptions by teachers of
the experimental, contact group students. Attention, both selective and sustained, as well as executive skills,
were rated as statistically significantly improved. Conversely, perceptions of the control group reflected no
change. Computerized training of cognitive skills may present as an effective and cost efficient intervention
for students who labor with learning disabilities and require remediation of functional skills.

1602

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1001 - 1500

P1054
MEDIATING AND MODERATING ROLES IN WATER USE
STRATEGIES
F11. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Esther Cuadrado, University of Córdoba, Córdoba – Spain
Carmen Tabernero, University of Córdoba, Córdoba – Spain
Bárbara Luque, University of Córdoba, Córdoba – Spain
Rocío García, University of Córdoba, Córdoba – Spain

Natural scarce resources are often overexploited, resulting in drastic consequences for society and the planet.
An experiment was carried out in order to analyze which role have prosocialness and trust in the use of water
as a limited resource under situations of competition and cooperation. To this end, 107 students act as
farmers by deciding how to irrigate their ten field over ten years in the Irrigania Game simulation. Before the
simulation exercise prosocialness and trust were assessed and participants were randomly assigned to the
experimental conditions of competition or cooperation. The results showed that in the competition condition
farmers and their villages used a more selfish strategy to cultivate their fields, which produced lower
benefits. Moreover, Multiple Regression Analyses have shown that, under competition, benefits to farmers
and their villages were reduced over time. Boostrapping analysis have shown that the selfish irrigation
strategy fully mediated the relation between prosocialness and accumulated profits; prosocial individuals
choose less selfish irrigation strategies, and in turn accumulated more benefit. Beside, moderating analysis
have shown that trust moderates the link between prosocialness and water use strategy by strengthening the
negative effect of prosocialtendencies on selection of selfish strategies. Then, individuals and groups should
be provided with some sort of cooperative framework for environment-related decision-making.

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1001 - 1500

P1056
A LONGITUDINAL STUDY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL
SELF-EFFICACY IN NATIVE AND IMMIGRANT
ADOLESCENTS
C07. Culture and society - Race and ethnicity
Esther Cuadrado, University of Córdoba, Córdoba – Spain
Carmen Tabernero, University of Córdoba, Córdoba – Spain
Bárbara Luque, University of Córdoba, Córdoba – Spain

The relevance of promoting social self-efficacy—a facilitators of social interaction between natives and
immigrants—is enhanced in the increasingly intercultural societies. We applied a longitudinal study in order
to analyze (a) the differences between immigrants and natives in their social self-efficacy perceptions, and
(b) some variables that may act as predictors of social self-efficacy. The research was performed at three
different Spanish multicultural colleges with a large sample of students, and across three consecutive years.
Significant differences between native and immigrant adolescents were found; natives showed higher levels
of social self-efficacy than immigrants. Moreover, the proposed theoretical model that includes implicit
theories of cultural intelligence, personal and social identity, and social support as predictors of social selfefficacy was confirmed. The model indicates that educational programs oriented to promote social selfefficacy in adolescents—both native and immigrants—would benefit from fostering incremental implicit
theories of cultural intelligence, highlighting personal and social identity, and encouraging greater social
support networks.

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1001 - 1500

P1057
EXPLORATORY BEHAVIOR AND CAREGIVER SENSITIVITY
IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Alexander Muela, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián – Spain
Alexander Barandiaran, University of Mondragon Unibertsitatea, University, Eskoriatza – Spain
Eneko Sansinenea, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián – Spain
Elena López de Arana, University of Mondragon Unibertsitatea, University, Eskoriatza – Spain
Iñaki Larrea, University of Mondragon Unibertsitatea, University, Eskoriatza – Spain

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between children’s exploratory behaviour and
caregiver sensitivity in preschools. Physical and social exploration is a basic need, the satisfaction of which
is associated with good cognitive development during infancy (López, 1995). In order to explore their
physical and social environment, children must be presented with environmental opportunities to come into
contact with multiple objects, animals and people. A number of studies carried out with children aged 0-6
have highlighted the relationship which exists between the quality of structural and process care and
children’s development (NICHD, 2005). Despite this, however, few studies to date have focused specifically
on the relationship between exploratory behaviour and interaction quality, with special attention being paid
to caregiver sensitivity. The sample comprised 206 children from 40 classrooms in 20 preschools, together
with their teachers. The children’s age ranged between 37 and 64 months. The results indicated that children
cared for by more sensitive teachers engaged in more exploratory behaviour. Some factors linked to
structural quality childcare also influenced exploratory behaviour, although to a lesser extent. Based on these
results, we would like to highlight the importance of having sensitive practitioners working in schools,
especially at the preschool level.

1605

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1001 - 1500

P1059
A MULTILEVEL ANALYSIS ON PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN
SMALL TEAMS
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Esther Cuadrado, University of Córdoba, Córdoba – Spain
Carmen Tabernero, University of Córdoba, Córdoba – Spain

Little research has focused on how individual and team-level characteristics jointly influence—via
interaction—how prosocially an individual behaves in teams. The potential relations of individual and
grouplevel variables with the prosocial behavior towards the team members were examined by using a
multilevel perspective. The individual level variable analyzed was the affective balance—as positive
emotional global state—and the group level variables analyzed were prosocial team-efficacy—the teams’
shared beliefs in its conjoint capability to act prosocially—and team-trust—the teams’ shared beliefs in the
confidence in the interactions with the teams members. Participants were123 students who were grouped in
45 small teams of two or three members. We estimated four multilevel random models by using Hierarchical
Linear and Nonlinear Modeling. Results showed that, when feeling good, individuals displayed more
prosocial behaviors with their in-group members. Further, the relation between positive affective balance and
prosocialbehavior was stronger in the teams with higher prosocial team-efficacy levels as well as in teams
with higher team-trust levels. Finally, the relevance of team-trust is enhanced compared with the relevance
of team-efficacy: without high team-trust levels, in groups with high team-efficacy (a) individuals engage in
lower prosocialbehavior and (b) the positive effect of affective balance on prosocial behaviour diminish.

1606

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1001 - 1500

P1060
THE ROLE OF CONTEXTUAL AND INDIVIDUAL FEATURES IN
“GRAPHICAL FACILITATION” OF PROBABILISTIC
STATISTICAL REASONING
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Mirian Agus, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Maria Pietronilla Penna, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Maribel Peró-Cebollero, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain
Joan Guàrdia-Olmos, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain

Many researches inquired about the effects of graphical facilitationversus graphical impedimenton
probabilistic reasoning. In this research the performances in homologous probabilistic statistical problems in
verbal-numerical and graphical-pictorial formats were appraised in relation to cognitive (numerical and
visuo-spatial abilities, attitudes towards statistics), meta-cognitive (confidence in the correctness of response)
and non-cognitive (statistical anxiety) dimensions. Italian undergraduates in Psychology, without any
statistical expertise, completed a protocol trying to solvestatistical problems in two formats, with time
pressure (N=173) and without time pressure (N=376). Two hierarchical linear regressions were applied,
where variables – contextual, cognitive, meta-cognitive and non-cognitive, - were used as predictors of
probabilistic statistical reasoning performance in both formats.ANOVAs with mixed design were carried out
on such performances. The analyses showed the presence of an interaction between presentation formatand
time pressure.The students working with time limits showed better performance, especially in graphical
pictorial format. The best predictors of performance in the two formats were confidence, anxiety in data
interpretation and abilities (numerical and visuo-spatial). These facts suggest that “graphical facilitation”
might be produced by an interaction betweenindividual and contextual aspects.

1607

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1001 - 1500

P1061
INFLUENCE OF ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY (AAT) ON THE
ATTACHMENT REPRESENTATIONS OF YOUTH IN
RESIDENTIAL CARE
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Alexander Muela, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián – Spain
Nekane Balluerka, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián – Spain
Nora Amiano, ANOTHE, Association of Animal and Nature Assisted Therapy, Hospital, San Sebastián –
Spain
Miquel Caldentey, ANOTHE, Association of Animal and Nature Assisted Therapy, Hospital, San Sebastián
– Spain

This study evaluates the influence of Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) on the attachment representations of a
group of adolescents in residential care who suffered traumatic childhood experiences and exhibited mental
health problems. Animal-assisted therapy is a therapeutic intervention carried out by a team of health-care
professionals, in which the participation of animals selected based on their therapeutic potential constitutes a
fundamental part of the treatment of a person or a group of people. The participants of this study were 46
teenagers (mean age= 15.41, SD= 1.65) divided into two groups: the intervention group of 21 youths (8
females and 13 males) (mean age = 15.19, SD= 1.69) and the control group of 25 (6 females and 19 males)
(mean age= 15.60, SD= 1.63). The results of this research showed that the teenagers displayed a more secure
attachment after undergoing AAT. Furthermore, in comparison with the control group, the intervention
group showed higher scores in the secure attachment dimension and lower scores in the parental interference
dimension, which is associated with preoccupied attachment. There were no differences in the other
dimensions of attachment assessed. These results help to empirically validate AAT as an effective therapy
for teenagers who have suffered childhood trauma and have mental health problems.

1608

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1001 - 1500

P1064
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PENCIL-AND-PAPER AND
COMPUTER-ASSISTED COGNITIVE TRAININGS OF
NUMERICAL ABILITIES: A COMPARISON
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Maria Lidia Mascia, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Mirian Agus, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Maria Chiara Fastame, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Monica Zanda, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Maria Pietronilla Penna, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy

To enhance numerical knowledgein childhood, it could be possible to apply both classical and multimedia
tools; these allow to lay the foundations for cognitive numerical learning. The study aims at exploring the
effect of two versions of the same training for numerical skills enrichment in children’s learning in
mathematics: pencil-and-paper and computer-assisted ones. Thirty-four 5-year-old children were recruited in
Italian Schools. They were divided into two experimental groups that followed one of the two
trainingformatsrespectively. The training in the numerical domain was “Svilupparel'intelligenzanumericaI”.
Each group followed one program for 10 weekly sessions, lasting 30 minutes each. To assess numerical
abilities and fluid intelligence, at pre-test, post-test (after three months) and follow-up (after six months), the
participants compiled two standardized tests (BIN 4-6 and CPM). We applied the Ancova mixed model to
evaluate the changes in each experimental conditionoccurring during the time. Within each group, children
were distinguished in terms of high and low starting abilities. The outcomes show thatthose students who
apply computer-assisted trainings obtain better performances in mathematics; moreoverbothtrainings allow
participants to improve numericalability at post-test and to maintain it at follow-up.These trainings would be
useful to support primary prevention ofmathematics learning difficulties.

1609

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1001 - 1500

P1065
APPLICANT FAKING BEHAVIOR ON PERSONALITY
QUESTIONNAIRES: AN EMPIRICAL MODEL OF
MOTIVATIONAL FAKING DETERMINANTS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Željko Jerneić, University of Zagreb, Zagreb – Croatia
Maša Tonković Grabovac, University of Zagreb, Zagreb – Croatia

Many studies on job applicants have found individual differences in their tendency to fake personality
questionnaires. The fact that there were only few empirical studies on faking determinants and that
operationalization of some determinants were various and inconsistent, encouraged us to comprehensively
investigate motivation to fake and consequently applicants’ faking behavior. The sample included 185
students and alumni, who filled-in the five factor personality questionnaire (IPIP-100) twice – first in a
condition which stressed honesty, and later on in a simulated, “applicant” condition. Potential motivational
determinants were measured only in “honest” condition. The difference between personality scores collected
in “honest” and “applicant” conditions represented an individual measure of faking. The data were analyzed
using structural equation modeling. The results generally confirmed the importance of faking determinants
belonging to every hypothesized category: personality traits, moral code, perceptions of situation and
perceived ability to fake. Only aspects of moral code predicted the level of faking via motivation to fake,
while other determinants influenced the criterion directly. The contribution of this study is better
understanding of motivational faking determinants. This is the first empirical study that has comprehensively
examined motivational determinants of faking behavior proposed by multiple theoretical models.

1610

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1001 - 1500

P1066
THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGIST IN LITHUANIAN
PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Evaldas Kazlauskas, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Paulina Želvienė, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Agne Madeikyte, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Lithuania has a long history of institutionalized mental health care system, with strong and dominant big
psychiatric hospitals in the country. While community mental health services has been started to develop
during last decade, there is still a large number of clinical psychologists in psychiatric hospitals across the
country. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of psychologists in Lithuanian Psychiatric
hospitals. 58 clinical psychologists from Psychiatric Hospitals from Lithuania participated in our study. The
mean age of psychologists was 39.9 on average, with professional practice of about 10 years on average.
Major part of psychologist work load in hospitals was assessment related, with rather small part of time
providing counselling and psychotherapy to patients. Results revealed that the more psychologists are
involved into team work, the more positive emotions they experience during professional activities. Higher
involvement in organization as a team member was also related with higher perceived self-efficacy.
Acceptance by other colleagues was related with perceived importance in decision making process in
organization, and higher self-efficacy. We conclude that psychologists are facing difficulties in psychiatric
hospitals in Lithuania, with a tendency that they are not accepted as equal staff members, resulting in lower
self-efficacy.

1611

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1001 - 1500

P1067
SELF-REGUALTION AND ON LINE SUPPORT NETWORKS
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Maria Lidia Mascia, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Mirian Agus, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Maria Assunta Zanetti, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Eliano Pessa, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Maria Pietronilla Penna, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy

Online platforms allow students both to create a supporting network and autonomously take advantage of
materials useful to improve their learning activities. This study arises from past evidence concerning the
importance of self-regulation on academic achievement, and highlights the efficacy given from the use of
online media which, when placed side by side to face to face learning, can motivate and enhance the
development of self-regulatory skills. The aim of the study was to perform an analysis of participation in
online laboratory activities (228 students attending the General Psychology course). Through a suitable
processing of qualitative data (T-Lab software) we have observed the progressive steps in the strengthening
of self-regulatory ability, as well as the requests or problems emerging with greater frequency, concerning
not only didactic aspects but also the university organizational system. The analysis of lexical
correspondences (ACL) underlines an interesting regularity in lexicon, a lot of terms referring to the
components of cognitive and metacognitive, as well as affective processing, which appear to be stimulated
and implemented during the various activities of online tutoring. The laboratory has had a supporting role in
monitoring the first year of the students answering also about organization and didactic contents.

1612

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1001 - 1500

P1070
ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AMONG THE YOUNG:
CONCEPTUAL RAMIFICATION AND THE PSYCHOMETRIC
SCALE
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Mirjana Franceško, Union University, Novi Sad – Serbia
Marija Manasijević, Union University, Novi Sad – Serbia
Branislav Kosanović, Union University, Novi Sad – Serbia

Discrepancy between organizational and individual values is rather pronounced among the workforce of the
future and impedes its successful entry into paid labor. Nevertheless, there are very few studies probing
organizational values among the young. This study examined our theoretical model based on polarity of the
following organizational values: extrinsic-intrinsic, social values, values of prestige, egalitarianismnonegalitarianism, modernism-traditionalism and democracy-autocracy. The model was tested through
operationalization of its key concepts embedded in the 56-item psychometric scale OVR2014 (Cronbach α =
0.945) that was administered to 510 university students of both sexes (mean age 22). Exploratory factor
analysis yielded 12 first-order factors accounting for 58.5% total variance and was followed by a secondorder factor analysis yielding 4 factors (Intrinsic and social organizational values, Market-oriented
nonegalitarianism, Fostering and growth-oriented team function, and Autocratic value orientation)
accounting for 63.8% total variance. Thus, we have characterized the latent structure of organizational values
of the generation that will soon enter the job market. The data obtained in this study will be used for further
refinement of our theoretical model and for direct comparison with organizational values of the existing
workforce.

1613

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1001 - 1500

P1071
CHRONICITY AND HOMELESSNESS
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Pablo Roca, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Rosa María Martín, University of Alcalá, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares – Spain
Carolina Marín, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Sonia Panadero, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
José Juan Vázquez, University of Alcalá, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares – Spain

In general, homeless are considered as a homogeneous group. However, several studies have considered the
existence of different subgroups within this group based on variables such as gender, age, housing situation,
etc. This poster presents the differences in relevant variables (quality of life, health, alcohol and drug
consume) between homeless people who were homeless less than one year and those who were more than
five years in this situation. Aim of that is to investigate the effect of length of homelessness and identify
differential variables that permit to recognize specific needs and planning services and resources for each
group and moment. This work is part of a research project (Effect of stressful life events, causal attributions,
and stereotypes on exclusion-inclusion processes in homeless people) funded by Ministry of Economy and
Competitiveness of Spain. We worked with a representative sample of homeless people in the city of
Madrid, comprised of 188 participants, all adults, who had spent the night before the interview in a shelter
for homeless people, on the street or in other places not initially designed for sleeping (ATMs, cars,
abandoned buildings, tunnels, Metro stations, etc.) (Toro, 1998). Results show some differences between
both of groups: differences in sociodemographic characteristics (older, more Spanish people) and higher
deterioration among long-term homeless (higher alcohol consume, disabilities). Main implications of these
results for the care of the homeless will be presented and discussed, emphasizing the need to consider the
time in homelessness when planning and delivering services.

1614

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1001 - 1500

P1073
TOWARDS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE "SEXTING"
PHENOMENON
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Anik Ferron, University, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières – Canada
Yvan Lussier, University, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières – Canada
Camille Giroux-Benoît, University, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières – Canada
Christopher Naud, University, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières – Canada
Audrey Brassard, University, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke – Canada

The act of "sexting" involves sending and receiving sexually explicit photos or text messages using a smart
phone. Recently, researchers have initiated to document this relatively new phenomenon. This behavior can
cause negative reactions such as cyber-infidelity (Wysocki& Childers, 2011) as well as positive reactions
such as increasing couple sexual satisfaction (Parker, Blackburn, Perry, & Hawks, 2013). The objective of
the present study is to examine the links between "sexting", romantic attachment, self-disclosure on social
networks, hypersexualization and cyber-infidelity. The Sample consists of 220 men and 640 women with an
average age of 20 years. Participants answered an online questionnaire using the software Fluid Survey.
Results revealed that 45.9% of participants have already sent a "sex-text", 34.7% have sent a sexy photo
using their cellphone and 22.1% reported having already exposed themselves naked or half-naked through a
webcam. Likewise, 26.4% of respondents said they had sent a couple of times these kinds of messages.
Finally, the more the participants performed "sexting" behaviors, the higher their attachment anxiety, selfdisclosure, hypersexualization and cyber-infidelity scores. The discussion illustrates that "sexting" is a
complex and constantly changing behavior which is adopted by different people in very different
circumstances.

1615

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1001 - 1500

P1075
CHINESE EARLY ADOLESCENTS’ DISCLOSURE OF
THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS VS. BEHAVIORS TO THEIR
PARENTS AND THEIR ACADEMIC FUNCTIONING
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Nini Wu, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou – China
Qian Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong – China

Adolescents’ spontaneous disclosure to their parents about their behaviors(e.g., how they do at school or
what they do with their friends) has been found to be related to their enhanced academic functioning, as it
may contribute to parents’ knowledge of adolescents’ lives for them to betterguide and help adolescents stay
motivated and engaged in schoolwork. Adolescents’thoughts and feelings(e.g., how they think and feel about
their schoolwork or their friends) may also be critical for their parents to know to guide and help them
effectively. This study examined among 323 urban Chinese 7th graders (175 girls; Mage=13.25 years,
SD=.65)how disclosure of thoughts and feelings (DTF) may play a unique role in adolescents’ academic
functioning beyond disclosure of behaviors (DB).Studentsself-reported on DTF andDB, value of academic
success, academic relative autonomy– greater autonomous (e.g., “I do my homework because it’s fun”) vs.
controlled motivation (e.g., “I do my homework because I’ll get in trouble if I don’t”)) and use of learning
strategies; grades were obtained from school records.It was found that 1) DTF and DB were moderately
related, r=.50, p<.001; 2) DB and DTFeach uniquely predicted value of academic success and use of learning
strategies (βs>.12, ps<.01), whereasDTF (βs=.15,ps<.01), not DB (βs<.10,ps>.05), uniquely predicted
academic relative autonomy and grades. Possible mechanisms for DTF and DB to affect academic
functioning will be discussed.

1616

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1001 - 1500

P1077
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH OF FORMER YOUTH WELFARE
INSTITUTION RESIDENTS – SELF ASSESSMENT AND
ASSESSMENT BY OTHERS
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Pascale Roux, Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, Dornbirn – Austria
Sarah Moser, Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, Dornbirn – Austria
Frederic Fredersdorf, Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, Dornbirn – Austria

Health has always held an important place regarding the ideaof “a good life”. Based on the biopsychosocial
model of health 13 carers and 12 adolescents, who formerly stayed in a residential youth welfare institution,
were asked for their subjective view of health of adolescents. At the time the survey was
conductedinterviewed adolescents were on average 16,5 years old and at their admission they were 12,7
years old. Besides quantitative items of biopsychosocial health, the interview participants had the
opportunity to elaborate their answers inqualitative interviews. Biopsychosocial health of these youths were
assessed on average as good from both carers and youth. In the context of social health, adolescents rated
their satisfaction with their peers significantly better than the carers. All other social and biopsychological
dimensions of health did not reveal any significant differences between youth and carers and was rated as
good. Social health were associated with relationships with friends and family, and work situations.
Biological health was defined by the absence of illness and a healthy lifestyle. Psychological health is mainly
conceived in general terms as the absence of ”stress“.The results indicate that staying in a residential youth
welfare institution can have a positive impact on the biopsychosocial health of youth. It is recommended,
however, that resource-oriented approaches in the treatment of adolescents extend the predominant focus on
deficiencies.

1617

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1001 - 1500

P1078
JUDGING MORAL AND CONVENTIONAL RULE-BREAKING:
AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ASSESSING CHILDREN AND
ADOLESCENT’S BEHAVIORAL INDICES
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Luisa Simonelli, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Giulia Biancardi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Simona C. S. Caravita, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Alessandro Antonietti, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy

We aimed to examine, in children and adolescents, behavioral indices associated to the evaluation of rule
breaking in different domains. People have been shown to judge moral rules as universally valid, but
conventional rules as dependent on context authorities’ statements (e.g., the principal in school settings).
Transgressions of moral rules are judged as less acceptable than conventional rule violations, which can be
accepted if allowed by the authority. With regards to neuropsychological indexes, in two studies (Lahat et
al., 2012a, 2012b) differences in reaction time (RT) when evaluating moral vs. conventional rule
transgressions were found. However, these data have not been still replicated, neither RT has been examined
when evaluation of the rule transgression happens under the most specific criterion distinguishing between
moral and conventional rules: authority dependence criterion. Participants were 24 4th-graders, 32 7thgraders, and 31 10th-graders, who were asked to judge acceptability of 45 actions behaved at school and
represented as allowed by the principal: 15 moral and 15 conventional rule transgressions, and 15 neutral
actions. Especially for adolescents, RTs were longer (Repeated-measure ANOVAs) when judging moral than
conventional rule breaking. Results supported the notion that neurocognitive processes underlying moral
reasoning differ according to the domain structure. Such findings may provide insights, to develop effective
programs for moral education.

1618

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1001 - 1500

P1087
PILOT IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTERVENTION MODEL
FOR VICTIMS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Maria Papadakaki, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece
Nikoleta Ratsika, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece
Lina Pelekidou, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece
Efmorfia Vasilaki, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece
Maria Papanikolaou, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece
Eleni Anipsitaki, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece
Pagona Maragkaki, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece
Maria Pachiadaki, Abused Women and Children Hostel, The Union of Women Members’ Associations of
Heraklion Prefecture, Heraklion – Greece
Simona Musteata, SREP, Romanian Society for Lifelong Learning, Bucharest – Romania
Joannes Chliaoutakis, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece

Intimate partner violence is considered to be the most common form of violence against women and a
serious threat to public health. The WOMPOWER project, funded by the European Union within the
DAPHNE III programme, has as main goal the empowerment of women victims or possible victims of
intimate partner violence. Within the project’s framework a model of training, awareness raising and
counseling was designed for the prevention of the phenomenon, as well as for the recovery of victims of
intimate partner violence. Regarding the recovery, a focus group discussion was carried out with the
participation of 8 women who had suffered incidents of violence within their intimate relationships. Two
meetings were held with the 8 participants, 6 hours each. The focus group used experiential techniques
aiming to empower women break through the violent cycle and move away from destructive relationships.
They further aimed to provide the group with the available resources within the community, safeguard their
participation in activating their own empowerment process. Complimentary to the focus group sessions, a
total of 160 hours of individual psychological and legal support was provided. The model evaluation was
carried out by the women and their trainers, using questionnaires on depression and self-esteem as well as a
SWOT analysis. After the model’s implementation there was a decline on victims’ feelings of depression and
an increase of women’s self-esteem. However, it was observed that additional time was needed for a more
comprehensive development of the thematic areas.

1619

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1001 - 1500

P1091
INTERGENERATIONAL COPING IN HEALTHY AND
DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Marija Saporovskaja, Social Psychology, Nekrasov Kostroma State University, Kostroma - Russian
Federation

The aim of the study is to identify existing coping strategies of parents and compare parents` coping patterns
with their children`s ways to cope in different families, half of them dysfunctional ones. We define coping as
behavior which involves psychological resources and coping strategies that help to eliminate, modify, or
manage a stressful event or crisis situation (McCubbin & Patterson, 1983). It`s stated that parents’ coping is
a functional model for children in a family. Ways of coping experience - transfer and assimilation are based
on identification with parents; as a result a child reproduces coping examples demonstrating in a family
(Saporovskaya, 2012). Results. Intergenerational coping transfer is based on the unconscious reproduction of
its patterns. It`s better seen in dysfunctional families (relationship problems or crisis; suffering from
violence, etc.). Emotionally-oriented coping is more often reproduced in these families directing on “acting
out” and self-aggression. The outcomes include helplessness, hopelessness, impossibility to change the life
circumstances by all family members. We`ve learned that adults choose alcohol relaxation to cope with inner
discomfort most often where as children act aggressively with not socially approved behaviors, or day
dream. Healthy families use cognitive appraisal more often while transferring coping from older to younger
generation (p<0.001). Children`s coping effectiveness depends on supportive relationship in a family.
Conclusions. It`s confirmed that coping patterns are being formed in a family form in the system “parentchild”. It happens through transfer of inter-generational coping experience from parents to children. Healthy
families more often transfer cognitive coping patterns, while dysfunctional families overload their members
with non-productive behavioral ones. The study is financed by the Russian Humanitarian Scientific
Foundation, project number 14-06-00842

1620

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1001 - 1500

P1093
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL CHOICE
MOTIVES AND TRAINING MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS OF
ECONOMICS
B16. Development and education – Other
Viktoriya Parkhomenko, National Academy of statistics, accounting and audit, Kyiv – Ukraine

The problem of conscious choice of profession and traning motivation has been studied by Ukrainain
(I.Zhadan, O.Zadorozhnia, L.Serdiuk, L.Mikheieva, A.Polyakova, V.Tretyachenko). Objective: to analyze
the relationship between the professional choice motives and the training motivation of students of
economics. Methods. The Training motivation questionnaire (M.I.Alekseeva), The Morphological Test of
Life Values (V.F.Sopov, L.V.Karpushina). The sample included 340 university students of economics.
Results. Analysis of students motivational sphere revealed the dependence of their training motivation on
their motives for professional choice. Thus, 34% of the respondents had social and value motives for
professional choice (humanistic values of the profession, strong interest in the profession, the desire to be
useful to people and society, etc.), the pragmatic motives for professional choice were found in 49% of the
students (social prestige, social identification, career prospects), and the profit-seeking motives for
professional choice (obtaining personal benefits after graduation, personal well-being, good employment
opportunities) were shown to be in 17% of respondents. The investigation also found positive correlations
between the respondents' index of professional choice and their training motivation (rs =0.151, ρ<0.01) as
well as significant differences between professional choices of students of different economic majors and
years of studies. Conclusions. The investigation findings can be used in career guidence of university
students of economics.

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P1101
THE SOCIAL DESIRABILITY IN THE SELECTION INTERVIEW
SITUATION
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Eva Gladyszová, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc - Czech Republic
Olga Pechová, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc - Czech Republic
Daniel Dostál, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc - Czech Republic

The purpose of the study is to explore the social desirability during the selection interview and possibilities
of its detection. We used test methods and the interview. The research compares the results of self-rating
questionnaires administrated during the selection interview with independent assessment by experienced
personalists. We used method of The Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding for measuring the social
desirability. It is widely used tool for the measuring of social desirability which is consisted of two scales;
Self-deceptive enhancement and Impression management. Whereas the correlation between narcissism,
Machiavellianism and deception in working environment was detected, we included to the test battery the
Narcissistic Personality Inventory – 16 and MACH IV. The research was conducted in a personal agency.
The respondents were candidates for position of specialists or managers. We detected only a low correlation
between personalist´s assessment and the results of the used methods. This contribution analyses some
possible causes of this findings. We compare it with previous studies and we suggest other possibilities of
exploring of this area.

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1001 - 1500

P1102
MENTAL RESOURCES IN ELDERS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Svetlana Khazova, Social Psychology, Kostroma State University, Kostroma - Russian Federation

Professional career endis one of inevitable life changes often experienced by persons as crisis. What mental
resources help to some elderly people to keep activity and life contentment? We have two groups of
respondents to answer this question: older people who effectively cope with aging situation (n =27) and, who
cannot cope with (n=24). Coping criteria were activity, positive relationship with others, ability to control
their own lives. We considered mental resources as the phenomena of mental world connected with the
conceptualization process allowing to endue with importance of internal and external environment. So
empiric changes of mental resources were images about their inner power. All elderly called among the
resources his personal qualities: tenacity, will, faith in God, patience. Coping people point sociability,
optimism, humor, flexibility, presence of interests and plans have a special place. They own an optimal selfattitude, self-acceptance, self-confident, independence, evaluate themselves as active, accept age changes,
manage better their feelings, doings, are responsible for their life. The most important social resource is
responsibility in relationship and the helper role for their children and grandchildren (typical for the
collective Russian culture having traditions prescribing to take care of each other). So key resources are
conscious attitude to life, self-control, social skills. It gives the basis for program of psychological help for
older.

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1001 - 1500

P1110
INTERNALIZED HOMOPHOBIA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
WELL-BEING: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON ITALIAN AND
BELGIAN GAY AND LESBIANS
C04. Culture and society - LGBTQI studies
Giorgia Lorenzi, University of Padova, Padua – Italy
Marina Miscioscia, University of Liège, Liège – Belgium
Alessandra Simonelli, University of Padova, Padua – Italy

Numerous researches have shown that in homosexual people the internalized homophobia is a risk factor for
mental health, whereas the social support is a protective factor. Internalized homophobia affects the onset of
mental disorders and it’s related to less social support (Mc Gregor et al. 2001; Szymanski et al., 2008). The
aim of this research is to understand if the legislative context can influence the psychological well-being. For
this reasons we have analyzed the levels of internalized homophobia, anxiety, depression and social support
in two groups of gay, lesbian and bisexual people coming from Italy and Belgium. These two European
countries are very different in terms of civil rights of the LGBT population. The sample is composed of 194
adults (M=29 years, SD=9.08). From the analyzed questionnaires (MISS-LG, BDI, STAI, MSPSS) has
emerged that the investigated constructions are well related to each other and that the levels of internalized
homophobia are higher in the Belgian gay group, who enjoy the same civil rights of the heterosexual people,
more than in the Italian one. This particular result could be related to a greater frequency of coming out of
Belgians compared to Italians or to a sort of defence reaction of the Italian group to the tests, affected by the
continuous negations of their civil rights. Future researches should focus both on the several aspects of the
coming-out process and on the family support, which plays a huge role in mental health.

1624

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1001 - 1500

P1122
REAPPRAISAL OR SUPPRESSION OF EMOTIONS: A LOOK AT
THE ROLE OF PASSION IN EMOTION REGULATION AND
WELL-BEING
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Ariane C. St-Louis, Research Laboratory on Social Behavior, Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Montreal Canada
Marc-Andre K. Lafreniere, Human Motivation Lab, McGill University, Montreal – Canada
Robert J. Vallerand, Research Laboratory on Social Behavior, Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Montreal –
Canada

This study examined the role of passion in emotion regulation and well-being. Passion is defined as a strong
inclination towards a self-defining activity that people love, highly values, and in which they invest a
significant amount of time and energy (Vallerand et al., 2003). The Dualistic Model of Passion presents two
types passion. Harmonious Passion (HP) entails engaging in the activity with a feeling of choice and it is in
harmony with other aspects of the person’s life, leading to adaptive outcomes. Conversely, Obsessive
Passion (OP) involves an uncontrollable urge to partake in the activity and it conflicts with other aspects of
the person’s life, leading mainly to maladaptive outcomes. In this study, participants (N=290) were
passionate for music. They completed an online survey assessing the Passion Scale, emotion regulation
strategies (reappraisal and suppression; Gross & John, 2003), life satisfaction (Diener et al., 1985), and
meaning in life (Steger et al., 2006).Results from Structural Equation Modeling revealed that HP positively
predicted reappraisal and was unrelated to suppression, whereas OP positively predicted suppression and
negatively predicted reappraisal. Reappraisal positively predicted life satisfaction and meaning in life.
Suppression negatively predicted both. Findings bring support the important role of passion in emotion
regulation.

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1001 - 1500

P1141
“LETTING GO” OF YOUR FEAR OF FAILURE: THE EFFECT OF
IMPLICIT MINDFULNESS ON PERFORMANCE
F12. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics – Mindfulness
Catherine M. Bergeron, Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Montreal – Canada
Ariane C. St-Louis, Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Montreal – Canada
Stephane Dandeneau, Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Montreal – Canada
Robert J. Vallerand, Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Montreal – Canada

Recent research has shown that adopting a mindful "state of being" or “state of mind” promotes acalm, nonjudgmental, awareness of one’s body sensations, feelings, and mind (Baer, 2003)that, in turn, has many
psychological benefits when one is faced with an upcoming challenge or threat. The present study
investigated the behavioural benefits of implicitly priming mindfulness afterrecalling past failures. After
reporting their level of fear of failure (Lang & Fries, 2006)and assessing their baseline handgrip strength
using a handgrip dynamometer (Peters et al., 2005), participants (N=60) were asked to recall and reflect on
twopersonal failures within the purview of their passionate activity (Bélanger et al., 2013). Next, participants
were randomly assigned to either an implicit activation of mindfulness constructs condition or a control
condition.Finally, handgrip strength was assessed once again.Multiple regression analyses revealed that,
after recalling and reflecting on personal failures, participants high in fear of failure in the implicit
mindfulness condition maintained their physical strength whereas those in the control condition showed a
reactive response andincreased their physical strength.Results suggest thatmindfulness reduces one’s fear of
failureand the need to redeem oneself through performance.

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1001 - 1500

P1151
COPING WITH NEGATIVE EMOTIONS: TO THINK OR TO
SMILE?
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Ewa Trzebińska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw – Poland
Anna Gorska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw – Poland
Piotr Grzegorzewski, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw – Poland

The aim of the study was to compare effects of cognitive versus emotional regulation of negative emotions.
Cognitive regulation consists of affirmative interpretation of negative situation which evoked negative
emotions. Emotional regulation consists of evoking and experiencing positive emotion which counterbalance
the negative ones. We have expected that cognitive regulation constrains affective processes but emotional
regulation - in a contrary - stimulate positive emotions accompanying negative ones. Therefore we have
expected that affective regulation may be more adaptive because emotional processes fulfill an indispensable
role in person’s decision making and actions and maintenance of emotional experiencing may be healthier
than reducing it. 120 participants (50% women) aged 19-66 completed measures of tendency to emotional vs
cognitive coping with negative emotions as well as several measures of stress managing and well-being. Path
analysis has revealed the expected interdependencies between effects of the emotional regulation. Results
indicate that tendency to use emotional regulation of negative emotions, unlike tendency to use cognitive
regulation, is related to higher happiness and better health by means of experiencing mixed emotions,
ambivalence and learning how to handle difficulties. These results suggest that affective in comparison to
cognitive regulation of negative emotions may result in higher well-being because that strategy allows to
sustain emotional engagement in adverse situations. The results show mixed emotion as a profitable affective
phenomenon and encourage to promote coping with negative emotions in unfavorable situations by evoking
the relevant positive emotions.

1627

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1001 - 1500

P1163
THE ENCHANTED FOREST: CHILDHOOD AND
PREADOLESCENCE TREATMENT IN CASES OF POSTTRAUMATIC DEVELOPMENTAL BLOCK
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Maria Gabriella Nicotra, Associazione Mediterranea di Psicodramma, Tribunale per i Minorenni, Catania Italy

Aim of this work is to present an overview of theoretical and methodological aspects of post-traumatic
developmental block treatment. We describe synthetically a Junghian psychodramatic therapy with eleventwelve years old children coming from traumatic experiences and sometimes abused. Psychodrama method
allows us to express frozen emotions and desires, and is used effectively in the treatment of post-traumaticstress. Group process develops a safe space where connections between needs and reality can be activated
using symbolic dimension,avoiding re-traumatize. The study started fifteen years ago working with a small
group, and involves the effectiveness of psychodrama therapy using play and action. Our study demonstrates
that this method allows to explore the inner world traumatic images, processing them symbolically through
representation where crystallized moments of the past life can be re-modulated by elements of the mythic
and dream’s world. Through the group narration process, the game and the representation, stress levels can
be lowered, trauma is processed and children increase their self-esteem,their motivation towards life. We
will present data obtained with more than eighty children. Evaluation is done in minimum six behaviour
categories in daily life, before the treatment and three years after. We can conclude that psychodrama group
psychotherapy studies seem to be an efficacious method to prevent psychiatric pathologies and social
deviation in adult life.

1628

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1001 - 1500

P1164
INTERPRETATIVE THEORY OF MIND (ITOM) AND
CHILDREN'S DEVELOPING UNDERSTANDING OF GRAPHIC
SYMBOLIZATION
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Eleonora Esposito, University of Florence, Florence – Italy

Recently links between children’s interpretive theory of mind (iToM) and symbol understanding were
highlighted (Myers & Liben, 2012). This study explored how children develop the ability to understand that
different people can interpret the same events/stimulus in a different way when graphic symbols are used to
communicate. As maps have an abstract meaning, they can be liberally interpreted. In particular, maps
communicate meanings through symbols, that can be iconic or not. We explored the relationships between
children’s recognition of symbols in maps and their iToM. The child needs to apply his/her iToM to grasp
the functional association between symbol and its referent, and understand that a symbol–referent pairing is
obvious to both, the map-creator and a naïve map-user. We hypothesized that the children’s success in
understanding and using iconic (not abstract) map symbols would be predicted by iToM. Children 6-to9years-old (N=290), were assigned to one of two map symbol conditions: iconic or abstract. Tasks were: map
production, map evaluation, iToM tasks, subtests and memory measure of WISC. A series of correlational
and regression analyses confirmed that the iToM capacity predicts the ability to use communicative symbols
in the iconic condition, while it is not predictive in the abstract condition, supporting the conclusion that
iToM is needed to solve opacity of iconic symbols but not of abstract symbols.

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1001 - 1500

P1167
NARCISSISM, MACHIAVELLIANISM AND LOVE ATTITUDES
STYLES
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Eliška Jirmanová, FF UP, Universita Palackého v Olomouci, Olomouc - Czech Republic
Olga Pechová, FF UP, Universita Palackého v Olomouci, Olomouc - Czech Republic
Daniel Dostál, FF UP, Universita Palackého v Olomouci, Olomouc - Czech Republic

This article introduces a research concerning the love styles and the level of narcissism and
Machiavellianism of Czech people in their middle age. Narcissism and Machiavellianism with the
subclinical psychopathy are personality traits that are parts of the Dark Triad of personality. This construct
has concerned with problematic but not yet pathological traits of the personality. Narcissism measured by
Narcissistic personality inventory includes elements of grandiosity and superiority. Machiavellianism
personalities use manipulative strategies to maximize their own profits. The main aim of our study is to
analyze how the levels of narcissism and Machiavellianism interact with the styles of love measured by
Czech version of Love Attitudes scale which consists of six subscale representing the six colours of love
from Lee´s theory. Our previous research has found correlations of this personality traits and love style in
student sample. In current survey we examined these relations in adult sample. This study used self-rating
methods: the Narcissistic Personality Inventory-16, the Mach-IV and the Love Attitudes scale. The sample
was consisted of 35-55 years old Czech people. The study has investigated a correlation between some
subscales of the Love attitude scale and levels of narcissism and Machiavellianism. We examined also the
influence of gender. We compared our results with previous research on this topic and discussed limits and
perspectives of research on this topic.

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1001 - 1500

P1170
DETERMINANTS OF CREATIVITY IN PRE-SCHOOL
CHILDREN: ROLES OF ATTACHMENT AND PARENTAL
ATTITUDE
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Mirjana Franceško, Union University, Novi Sad – Serbia
Marija Manasijević, Union University, Novi Sad – Serbia
Branislav Kosanović, Union University, Novi Sad – Serbia

Creativity and creative thinking are necessary aspects of life span development. In the literature, factors
about creative thinking have been rarely studied in samples of pre-school children, whereas it has been
indicated that creative thinking must be supported by early childhood. The current study aims to investigate
the relationships of parental attitude, attachment, and social support with creativity in a sample of children
who are aged between 4- 6. The mediator roles of attachment style and parental attitude will be examined. In
order to assess creativity and to evaluate creative thinking, pictures frm the Children’s Apperception Test are
used to. Children are asked to explain the stories about these pictures and children’s responses are evaluated
in terms of fluency, originality, and flexibility dimensions by trained judges. Results revealed that children
having higher scores from family support receive higher scores in secure attachment which result in higher
creativity scores. Children having higher social support with democratic parental attitude receive higher
scores from creativity. Also, supportive environment of children, being a girl, having pre-school education
history are related to higher creativity scores. Results highlight the importance of family environment and
attachment. Results will be discussed within the context of the relevant literature.

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1001 - 1500

P1173
EXPECTED PARENTAL REACTIONS AS A MEDIATOR IN THE
RELATION BETWEEN PERSPECTIVE TAKING AND SIX TYPES
OF PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Sarah L. Pierotti, University of Missouri, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States
Luis Diego Conejo, University of Missouri, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States
Zehra Gulseven, University of Missouri, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States
Gustavo Carlo, University of Missouri, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States

This study investigated the mediating role of expected parental reactions (EPRs) to prosocial behavior (PB)in
the relation between perspective taking and distinct types of PB. Prior studies show perspective taking to be
an important antecedent of PB (e.g., Zahn-Wexler et al., 1977), and writing by Grusec and Goodnow (1994)
suggests perspective taking to be a valuable skill in perceivingthe appropriateness of EPRs. Recent
workprovides evidence for 6 distinct types of PB, as the mechanisms by which each operates may differ
(Carlo & Randall, 2002). Participants were 324 undergraduates who completed measures of perspective
taking (Interpersonal Reactivity Index; Davis, 1980), EPRs (Expected Parental Reactions; Wyatt & Carlo,
2002), and PB (Prosocial Tendencies Measure; Carlo & Randall, 2002). Results from path analyses suggest
that perspective taking predicted EPRs(β=.177, p=.001). Perspective taking predicted 4 of 6 PBs: emotional
(β=.333, p<.001), dire (β=.329, p<.001), compliant (β=.266, p<.001), and anonymous (β=.181, p=.002).
EPRs had a mediation effect on 3 PBs: emotional (β=.157, p=.028), dire (β=.167, p=.020), and compliant
(β=.266, p<.001). Results suggest thatEPRsappear to partially mediate the relation between perspective
taking and PB for 3 types of PB (emotional, dire, and compliant). Results indicate that EPRs may be one
mechanism through which perspective taking is related to PB and provide additional evidence for the
importance of differentiating between PBs.

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1001 - 1500

P1175
RECOGNITION OF EMOTIONS CONVEYED BY BODY
MOVEMENT IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDER (ASD)
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Noemi Mazzoni, University of Trento, Rovereto – Italy
Paola Ricciardelli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Rossana Actis-Grosso, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Paola Venuti, University of Trento, Rovereto – Italy

Humans promptly recognize the movement of a human body even through single visible markers placed on
major joints of the body (i.e. point-light display of biological motion, PLD). Bodily motion perception is
crucial to social cognition and interaction and PLDs provide a widely adopted paradigm to investigate its
recognition. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairment in social interactions and it
has been proposed it could be associated with deficits in bodily motion processing. In typically developed
(TD) individuals, it has been demonstrated that PLD is sufficient for the perception of emotions, while
studies using PLDs which compared ASD and TD are not entirely consistent. We explored whether ASD
children show deficits in emotional PLDs recognition and if the difficulty (if any) correlates with ASD level
of functioning, symptoms severity and social impairment. We compared ASD and TD children in a forcedchoice recognition task (Happy, Fearful, Neutral) by using PLD and Full-Light Display. Accuracy and
response time (RT) were collected. Preliminary results showed higher RT and lower accuracy in ASD group,
which seem to correlate with the ASD phenotype’s characteristics. In both groups, happiness is recognized
with higher RT and lower accuracy than fear, especially when it has to be distinguished from neutral
actions. These findings will be discussed against the background of emotional processing in typical and
atypical developed individuals.

1633

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1001 - 1500

P1176
SUBJECTIVE MEANING OF WORK IN SPECIALISTS WITH
DIFFERENT LEVEL OF JOB SATISFACTION
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Mekhirban Abdullaeva, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

The importance of events interpretation features, which happen in private and professional spheres of life are
paid attention by almost all psychologists. A positive or negative estimation of previous experience define
the level of stuff wellbeing (Rath & Harter, 2010). Our research in which have taken part 66 persons was
devoted to studying of subjective sense features that is put by employees in their work. We supposed that
there is a connection between a subjective meaning of different work characteristics and a level of job
satisfaction. The cluster analysis (К-means method) marked out two groups that are considered “polar” due
to the level of job satisfaction. The obtained results affirm that the employees with different levels of job
satisfaction have variety complex of subjective work characteristics significance. Moreover the same work
characteristics define the subjective images of specialists’ work with a various level of job satisfaction in
different ways. The work interest of respondents, who refer to the groups with both high and low level of job
satisfaction, is connected with different work characteristics. The first ones understand the importance of
their work for co-workers and the organization as a whole and the feedback from the direction and
colleagues. The second ones show the lack of the aforesaid, that is connected, perhaps, with the orientation
to the “inner” criteria of work success and attentiveness to the work content regardless to the expectation of
the direction and collective. These data show the necessity of working out the concrete principles for
improving the stimulation stuff program and wellbeing of different specialists.

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1001 - 1500

P1180
WOMEN’S NARRATIVES ABOUT IDENTITY, POWER AND
AGENCY WITHIN A MINING ORGANISATION IN SOUTH
AFRICA
D16. Work and organization – Other
Shaida Bobat, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban - South Africa
Leigh Johnstone, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban - South Africa
Anil Bhagwanjee, Peoplesmart consulting, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban - South Africa

The purpose of this study was to examine the complexities that constitute women’s narratives within a
mining organisation in South Africa. A review of the literature suggests that social constructions about
gender influence the way in which individuals construct narratives and meaning in their lives, which inform
their ways of being. This research draws upon two main schools of thought, that is, post-modern social
constructionism and post-structuralism. Based on these world views, a qualitative analysis was selected as
the most appropriate research design. This research examined the narratives of nine women in senior
positions from a single mining organisation, in the form of semi-structured in depth interviews carried out in
September 2011. An ethnographic research design was selected, in line with the theoretical framework of
this study. A thematic analysis was conducted, and the results revealed two central themes, viz. Navigating
the interceptions between occupational and multiple identities; and negotiating a space for women in mining.
The nature of identity that emerged from participant’s narratives was viewed as an act of weaving together
the multiple strands of the self, where participants recognise the points at which these multiple strands
intercept and where they diverge. So rather than merging these strands into a unified (and essentialist) self,
participants seemed to recognise the fluid, dynamic and contextual sense of self and in-so-doing, participants
began to, in their narrative, construct an authentic sense of self. At each interception participants are faced
with (i) contradictions and ambiguity, or (ii) congruency of the self between roles, which emerged as
‘identity salience’. Interceptions were interpreted as an illustration of the micro-physics of power, as
postulated by Foucault (1979). In some cases, participants internalise normative and ‘masculine’
prescriptions of the self, resulting in the reification of gendered norms and the subsequent ‘disciplining’ of
the self to embody such norms. However, participants also exercise individual and collective agency in
resisting dominant ideology, thereby driving shifts in the power dynamics of society and negotiating an
authentic and egalitarian self, and space for women in mining.

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1001 - 1500

P1183
WORK CHARACTERISTICS, MOTIVATIONAL TRAITS,
PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AND WORK ABILITY IN THE MID
AND LATE CAREERS OF SPANISH WORKERS
D13. Work and organization - Age and work
Carlos-María Alcover, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid – Spain
Gabriela Topa, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain

The nature of work, workers, organizational conditions and career paths and practices has evolved rapidly
over the past two decades. Scholars have noted the need to look how the various job characteristics and
psychological factors work together to influence workers in the mid and late career. Drawing upon job
design theories, work-related goals and motivation in later adulthood framework, and psychological capital
like a core second-order positive personal resource, the aim of this paper is to analyze how these task-related
and individual factors independently and jointly are related to work ability in a sample of Spanish older
workers aged between 45-65 and beyond. In this cross-sectional study have participated 171 professionals
working in organizations belonging to several productive sectors. We have differentiated between groups of
older workers in mid career (45-55 years of age) and in their later careers (56 years and beyond). The results
allow us to know that some differences do indeed exist in work characteristics, motivational traits and
psychological capital relating to the perceived work ability, absenteeism and subjective health of each age
group. The paper concludes with theoretical and practical implications and suggestions for future research on
the issues implied in mid and late career of older workers in the Spanish work context.

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P1184
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIAL
INDICATORS, AFFECT REGULATION STRATEGIES AND
SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Andreja Brajsa Zganec, Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, Zagreb – Croatia
Ljiljana Kaliterna Lipovcan, Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, Zagreb – Croatia
Danijela Ivanovic, Ministry of Justice RoC, Independent Service for Victim and Witness support, Zagreb –
Croatia
Zvjezdana Prizmic-Larsen, Washington University in St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis, St.
Louis - United States

Subjective wellbeing (SWB) defined as people’s cognitive and emotional evaluations of their life, represents
life satisfaction and happiness that can be influenced by many factors. In everyday life, people use different
behaviors to regulate their emotional states which may affect their SWB. This study explored the
contribution of affect regulation strategies, demographic, individual and social indicators to the variability of
SWB components. The contribution of affect regulation was examined using MARS (Larsen and Prizmic,
2004) on a sample of 411 students. Based on Parkinson and Totterdell’s theoretical framework (1999),
strategies were classified as behavioral, cognitive, situation-focus, affect-focus strategies, disengagement and
avoidance. Students often use behavioral, affect and situation focus strategies, and they are rarely
disengaged. Women use more affect directed and disengagement strategies than men. Disengagement is not
associated with happiness. Avoidance strategy is negatively associated with SWB. Hierarchical regression
revealed that behavioral and affect focus strategies significantly predicted SWB after controlling for gender,
age, socioeconomic status, self-esteem, family cohesion and social support. These strategies include active
distraction from negative mood, whether it is about going out (behavioral strategies), or managing your
feelings (affect-focus) and it can be concluded that for SWB is important to be active in the regulation of
emotional states.

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1001 - 1500

P1185
THE PROCESS OF LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE BY
HYPNOSIS (PALM)
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Petr Zivny, Charles University of Prague, Prague; International Center of Experimental and Applied
Hypnosis (ICEAH), Milan (Italy) - Czech Republic

The idea to utilize the hypnotic state in learning is not new (Lozanov, Raikov). The main attention of other
methods is the investigation of motivation, concentration, hyper-amnesia, will, and age regression. The
Psycho-Activated Linguistic Method (P.A.L.M.) goes beyond these previous methods and offers new
possibilities. Every subject who would like to study a foreign language by means of this method is tested
during first three sessions using psychological tests. On the bases of the results, seven individual hypnotic
sessions are prepared. The aim of this treatment is to create a new desire to dedicate time to the study of a
foreign language. At the same time, all negative suggestions or inferiority complexes are surmounted.
Through modeling in hypnosis, we strongly influence motivation, will, concentration and interpersonal
communication. We also activate previous linguistic memory traces. After this psychological and hypnotic
training, the subject can participate in any linguistic course either by formal study or by self-study. All seven
hypnotic sessions are recorded for self-hypnosis at home. Better results were obtained by persons with higher
susceptibility to hypnosis. The advantage of this method is its easy application and use for any language.

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P1186
INVARIANCE MODEL OF THE STATE AND TRAIT ANXIETY
INVENTORY’S FACTORIAL STRUCTURE AND EFFECTS OF
ANXIETY ON QUALITY OF LIFE
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Luis Diego Conejo, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States
Sarah L Pierotti, University of Missouri, Columbia - United States
Domingo Campos, University of Costa Rica, San José - Costa Rica
Mauricio Garnier, University of Kansas, Lawrence - United States
Henriette Raventos, University of Costa Rica, San José - Costa Rica
Javier Contreras, University of Costa Rica, San José - Costa Rica
David Glahn, Yale University, New Haven - United States

The Stateand Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI, Spielberger et al.,1970) has been widely used in clinical
populations to compare their scores tothose of healthy subjects (e.g., Holtmann et al., 2013), however, tests
of the invariance of the factorial structure in clinical and nonclinical samplesare lacking.Exploring these
properties wouldprovidea better understanding of the indicators’ covariances and their possible differential
functioning. The STAI’s 4 latent anxiety variables (positive/negative trait, positive/negative state) presented
adequate goodness of fit indices for the configural model, χ2(694)=994.33, p<.001, AGFI=.979, and
CFI=994, TLI=.993, and RMSEA=.050.The analysis testing invariance models yielded evidence that
indicatorssupported weak and strong invariance tests. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze
predicted relations between anxiety, cognitive indicators (South Texas Assessment of Neurocognition, Glahn
et al., 2010) and quality of life (Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire, Endicott et al.,
1993). Negative trait anxiety had an effect different than zero on quality of life only for affected individuals
and their families (β=.38 and .48, p<.05, respectively). For the control subjects, none of the predictors had an
effectdifferent than zero. This study contributes to the understanding of the invariance properties of the STAI
andthe differential effects of anxiety’s components on quality of life among various samples.

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P1196
THE TERRITORIES OF NUTRITION: THE ITINERARIES OF
PSYCHOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Santa Muscuso, Libera ricercatrice, Catania – Italy

Nutrition is a source of energy not only for the body, but it is also a new source of meaning through which
the human being improves its skills by removing the negative effects of stress and, thus, fostering the brain’s
ability. Karl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) sets out the theory of the relationship between alchemy and the
unconscious and between psychology and chemistry. He identifies the similarities between the chemical and
alchemical processes, especially those related to the sphere of the imagination, awareness of the individuality
and the discovery of the inner being. Moreover, as regards the nutritional field, he point out the “way” that
leads to psychic self-consciousness and to the liberation from the internal conflicts, in order to improve the
process of aggregation with others and with the external world. Recent analysis have increased the
knowledge about psychology and chemistry related to nutrition. For example, the state of fear increases the
production of cortisol and the need to ingest carbohydrate-based food. In fact, the sense of taste also reacts to
the stimulation produced by the mood. Particularly the phenylethylamine, as argued by Susan Fiske,
Professor at Princeton University, if constantly produced by the body may induce the same effects of
amphetamines and promotes the release of dopamine which is involved in the brain circuitry of recompense
and rules emotional processes also linked to hunger and thirst.

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P1197
CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE
QUESTIONNAIRE ASSESSING THE RELATION WITH
AUTHORITY
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Neringa Grigutytė, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Gražina Gudaitė, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Different studies accent the importance of relation with authority in interpersonal relationship as well as in
assessment of personality disorders and treatment. Relation with authority gives expression through power,
status and knowledge, indicates how person deals with aggression and influence healthy self-esteem.
Concept of relation with authority (internal and external) is quite often wrongly identified with
authoritarianism. Authoritarian personality identifies with authority, becomes powerful or even cruel and
destructive; good relation with authority implies person’s capacity to differentiate manifestation of power
and to use its force positively. Relation with authority is actual problem in times of changes (from
authoritarian regime to democracy), essential for Post-Soviet countries. Though the topic is relevant and
fosters interdisciplinary discussions, it is poorly explored in psychological science. The construction and
development of the questionnaire assessing the relation with authority is designed to close this gap. The first
version of the questionnaire was tested in preliminary study. The results were used to reconstruct the items of
the scale. The second study (N=200) was designed to examine the psychometric properties of questionnaire
in different age, social-historical experience, education and occupation groups. The final version of the scale
has relatively high psychometric characteristics and may be valuable to use in both clinical and social
studies.

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P1201
ORIENTATION ON TEAM ROLES CONNECTION WITH
GENERAL ENTERPRISING TENDENCY AMONG WORKERS OF
PRODUCTION ENTERPRISES
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Irina Bondarevskaya, G.S. Kostyuk Institute of Psychology, Kiev – Ukraine
Alina Bezditko, G.S. Kostyuk Institute of Psychology, Kiev – Ukraine

The objective of this research is to reveal connections between orientation on team roles and general
enterprising tendency. The research was conducted among 268 workers of production enterprises in
Dniprodzerzhynsk and Zaporizhzhya who were engineers, economists and managers. Respondents were 34
% male and 66 % female. Belbin’s method and General Enterprising Tendency Test were used in the
research. Results showed positive statistically significant correlation between orientation on team role
“plant” and enterprising abilities (p = 0,000). Thus, the more developed are enterprising abilities among
production enterprise workers the more often they tend to be oriented on the team role “plant”. Negative
statistically significant correlations between enterprising abilities and orientation on team
roles“implementer” (p = 0,033), “teamworker” (p=0,000), and “completer” (p=0,015) enable to conclude
that the more developed are enterprising abilities among production enterprise workers the less they are apt
to orientation on the team roles “implementer”, “teamworker”, and “completer”. It is possible to conclude
that development of enterprising abilities among workers oriented on team roles “implementer”,
“teamworker”, and “completer” would enrich teamwork with wider variety of work implementation. The
results of the study can be used by organizational psychologists as well as managers of organizations in the
process of recruitment and implementation of organizational training

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P1208
INTRA AND INTERSPECIES INTERACTIONS: A
NEUROSCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE ON EMPATHY TOWARDS
HUMANS AND ANIMALS
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Maria Elide Vanutelli, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Michela Balconi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy

Empathy commonly refers to the emotional concern aroused by the affective state of another living person;
nevertheless our daily relationships are characterized by interactions with both human and animal
companions. Borrowing from standard definitions, empathy toward animals would consist of cognitive and
affective components which respectively refer to recognizing and understanding an animal’s emotion, as
well as to sharing and having emotional responses in line with its affective states. Research revealed that
relationships with pets provide opportunities to develop empathy, and that childhood involvement with pets
is related to more favorable attitudes toward animals later in life: in fact, because animals lack the verbal
ability to communicate their concerns, humans must develop complex skills to understand their needs and
desires. Nevertheless the neural correlates underlying these mechanisms have still to be explored and
understood. The present study aimed to investigate common and specific neural correlates related to the
processing of intra and interspecies interactions; particular attention was given to the valence of both
interactions (positive, negative, neutral), as well as to motivational and personality components. A multimethod approach was applied and hemodynamic (NIRS), electrocortical (EEG) and autonomic measures
were simultaneously recorded. Results in this study evidence the presence of both common and specific
patterns for intra and interspecies interactions and suggest an alternative channel for the development of
empathic competencies through the interactions with animals, with clinical and therapeutic implications.

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P1210
MULTI-PERSPECTIVE COLLABORATIVE CONCENTRIC
CIRCLE METHOD: GIVING VOICE TO STAKEHOLDERS, THE
RESEARCHED AND THE VOICELESS
C15. Culture and society - Qualitative methods
Bill Buenar Puplampu, Central University College, Accra - GhanaHevina Dashwood, Brock University,
Toronto – Canada
Kernaghan Web, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, Toronto – Canada

The aim of this paper is to articulate the thinking/process behind the research method known as the ‘Multiperspective Collaborative Concentric Circle (MPCCC) Reviewer Method’. It has relevance for fields such as
corporate responsibility, community development and psychology. It recognizes that issues such as resource
development, responsibility of business, agency and governance are complex open to multiple
interpretations, evoke strong emotions and reveal differences in opinion about roles of government, private
sector, communities and individuals. It advocates a process of review and reflection involving multiple
others and works by agreeing a set of research collaborators who using multiple data sources identify
perspectives of stakeholders on an overarching research question. Research findings are subjected to
significant review by both research collaborators and a concentric circle of stakeholders who may include the
researched (or their representative), policy makers, knowledgeable experts and others deliberated chosen for
their alternative views. Advantages include design which demands incorporation of varied and sometimes
conflicting theoretical or disciplinary lens; access to many stakeholder groups;intellectual outputs scrutinized
by varied community of practitioners and scholars. The yields outcomes that capture context more
holistically, offer policy options that are representative of the nuanced nature of human existence and surface
the voice of the researched.

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P1214
RTMS AND INDIVIDUAL TRAIT EFFECTS ON DECISIONMAKING: STUDY ABOUT ADVERTISING AND CONSUMER
PREFERENCE IN NEUROMARKETING
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Federica Leanza, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Irene Venturella, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Michela Balconi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy

This neuromarketing research aimed at detecting changes in brain activity in response to commercial stimuli
and goods to understand the impact of neurophysiological measures on marketing efficacy. The study
explored the effects of subjective evaluation and personality attitudes (BIS/BAS: Behavioural Inhibition and
Activation System) on brain oscillations, in response to some consumer goods relative to different
commercial brands. We adopted a combined rTMS (repeated Transcranial Magnet Stimulation; lowfrequency 1 Hz on left and right DLPFC) and electroencephalography (EEG) to determine the consumers’
(N =24) response during the vision of five commercials. Two control conditions were included in the
experimental design to control both the simple inhibition effect (SHAM condition with absence of TMS
stimulation) and the localization effect (brain frontal areas, F3 and F4 stimulation). After the stimulation
subjects evaluated goods and expressed their preferences by using semantic differential. The results showed
higher left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) theta activity related to subjects with higher rewarding
trait (BAS-Reward) during the vision of emotionally involving commercials(more preferred or rejected
goods).Emotional and rewarding condition effects were adduced to explain the preference formation and the
DLPFC activity.

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P1219
BREAKING BAD NEWS IN ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE
TECHNOLOGY (ART): A CONSENSUS PROPOSAL FOR
GUIDELINES
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Daniela Leone, University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Lidia Borghi, University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Elena Vegni, University of Milan, Milan – Italy

Background: the theme of breaking bad news in assisted reproductive technology (ART) has been only
partially explored by literature and although some recommendations are present, specific guidelines, as in
oncology where the 6 Step Buckman protocol is widely shared,are lacking. Objective: to explore the
applicability of the Buckman protocol to the ART context through a consensus focus group of experts.
Methods:13 ART clinicians (7 gynecologists; 4 psychologists; 1 biologist; 1 obstetrician) completed the
Critical Incident Reports to describe the experience of delivering bad news in ART. Then the 13 clinicians, 1
expert in health communication and a patient participated in a 2 hrsfocus group, audiotaped and transcribed,
discussing the applicability of Buckman Protocol to ART. Data were analyzed with Grounded theory.
Results: the Buckman protocol seems to fit the ART consultations but: 1) the definition of a bad news is
more controversial than in oncology, since the ability to conceive is closely related to self-esteem, social and
family identity; 2) the “patient” is a couple and clinicians have to deal with two perspectives which may be
different and even conflicting; 3) infertile couples have to face many types of bad news. Implications: the
proposal of a shared protocol to give bad news in ART could be the starting point for both training and
experimental study about its efficacy, as in in the oncological setting where the Buckman protocol is
experimentally well documented.

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P1220
YOUTH CULTURE, MEDIA AND SCHOOL CULTURE: A
POSSIBLE DIALOGUE
C09. Culture and society - Media and communication
Sueli Salva, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria – Brazil

This article discusses some aspects on changes in youth, resulting cultures of dialogues youth with digital
media and understand how communicative processes constructed by young people in the interaction with the
media are inserted and used in the school educational context. The empirical data that enable the discussion
are taken from the project "Youth Cultures and Education: a study of young people who deviate from the
formative processes" held in public high schools in Santa Maria / Brazil, completed in January 2014. Begins
into the hypothesis that the interaction between the Information Technology and Communication,
specifically digital media and educational processes, enable broad qualification of those young people,
focusing on their life/work processes. To discuss the theoretical aspects such references come from authors
such as: Carenzio (2012) argues that the need to invest in the study of the dynamics of production of youth
culture in the relationship with the media and symbolic meanings that young people build on them; Fabbrini
and Melucci (2000) that help us understand who this guy is the contemporary time, on the threshold of
youth; Barbero (2008) that challenges us to put in the dialogue strongly imaginal and emotional environment
generated through the media and the rational built environment in school.

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P1223
PRESCHOOLERS' PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: ITS
RELATIONSHIP WITH LINGUISTIC, COGNITIVE AND
EMOTIONAL COMPETENCES
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Claudia Caprin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Alice Caruso, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Ilaria Grazzani, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Veronica Ornaghi, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Flavia Ottoboni, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

This study is as part of a larger ongoing research aimed at investigating how prosocial behaviour is related to
cognitive, linguistic and socioemotional abilities. Participants were 34 typically developing children (20
males), with a mean age of 52.97 months (SD=.10.51; range:34-70), attending to two kindergartnersin Milan,
Italy. Children were administered the Peabody test, a False-belief understandingbattery, and the Test of
Emotion Comprehension. In addition, they were observed during free-play with peers, and their behaviours
were codified on the basis of a list of prosocial actions.Preliminary analyses showed that age(r=.46;p<.01),
language ability(r=.35;p<.05) and emotion comprehension (r=.45; p<.01) were positively correlated with
prosocial behaviours. Partial correlations showed that emotion comprehension did not correlate with
prosocial behaviourwhen controlling for age and language. These preliminaryfindings are in line
withprevious outcomes highlighting the role of language ability inthe development of socio-emotional
competence.

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P1226
HIKIKOMORI SYNDROME IN EARLY ADOLESCENCE:
EPIDEMIOLOGY, ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF
EXTREME SOCIAL WITHDRAWAL
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Fiorenzo Ranieri, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Manola Andreoli, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Elisabetta Bellagamba, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Elisa Franchi, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Francesca Mancini, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Lucia Pitti, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Scilla Sfameni, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy
Marta Stoppielli, USL 8 Arezzo, UFSMIA, Arezzo – Italy

The hikikomori syndrome causes an extreme withdrawal from society and a refusal of school or work; the
style life is centered on the own home. In Japan the hikikomori persons, also called "family hermits" or
"bedroom hermits", are known since the seventies. In the West (USA, France, UK, Spain, Italy) clinical
psychologists are meeting with an increasing number of adolescents and young people hikikomori. The
Unità Funzionale Salute Mentale Infanzia Adolescenza of Arezzo has received during last years a number of
requests to take care of adolescents "on the way of the social withdrawal" showing strong similarities with
Japanese hikikomori. These admissions have led to epidemiological and clinical studies in order to quantify
the phenomenon and find assessment and therapeutic strategies. Approximately the 1% of the students
during the middle school leaves the classroom, frequently for own bedroom. The signs of disease are in large
part similar to the Japanese descriptions, with some differences linked to the Italian cultural context. About
the treatment, a single clinical approach (e.g. individual or family psychotherapy) results not sufficient.
Combining different patterns it is possible to create a network able to promote the resources of the subject
and of his/her family. Results underline the necessity of increasing the clinical knowledge on the social
withdrawal syndrome and creating new protocols useful for psychological programs.

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P1233
SINGLE-ITEM MEASURES OF GROUP CULTURE: WHAT
ABOUT THEIR VALIDITY?
D16. Work and organization – Other
Teresa Rebelo, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal
Rui Vais, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal
Paulo Renato Lourenço, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal
Isabel Dimas, University of Aveiro, Aveiro – Portugal

A newly measuring instrument created under a project that aims to assess the group development in a
temporal perspective resorted primarily to measures of a single-item (Santos, Costa, Rebelo, Lourenço &
Dimas, 2013). The use of this type of measures is often discouraged in the literature due to its psychometric
limitations. However, the use of these measures is increasing due to their parsimony and also the increasing
evidence of psychometric robustness (Nichols & Webster, 2013). This work is focused on the studies carried
on content, facial, convergent, and nomological validities of the single-item visual analogue measures
developed for assessing group cultural orientation, in order to legitimize or undermine its use. Content
validity was assessed by CVC (Hernández-Nieto, 2002), an agreement rating between academic experts.
Three pilot studies were conducted for evaluating facial validity. Satisfactory results were achieved in both
validities. Regarding convergent validity, data were collected in a sample of 250 university students and high
correlations between single-item and multi-item measures were found, ranging from .53 to.67. Concerning
nomological validity, the relationships between group culture and commitment are consistent with the
studies of Lok and Crawford (2001), Lok and Crawford (2004) and, Lok, Westwood and Crawford (2005).
All in all, these findings encourage the use of these measures, joining other studies that support their
robustness.

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P1234
THE TOMATIS® METHOD : A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE
THEORETICAL VALUE AND APPLICABILITY IN THE
PROMOTION OF SELF-REGULATION
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Annelize Bonthuys, North West University, Potchefstroom - South Africa
Karel Botha, North West University, Potchefstroom - South Africa

A systematic review was conducted, comparing current literature and intervention models focusing on the
improvement of students’ overall functioning and self-regulation in particular. Specific emphasis was placed
on exploring the contents and limitations of these interventions regarding tertiary learning contexts, such as
university or college, as challenge to students’ psychological wellbeing, interpersonal relations and academic
performance. Results from retrieved studies mainly focused on improving physical health, academic
performance and mental/psychological wellbeing of participants. Students experience many contextual
challenges and most of the studies attempted to address aspects thereof with limited impact. From the review
it is evident that decreased psychosocial distress is associated with increased levels of self-efficacy, selfregulation, and academic performance. Results from studies that conducted the Tomatis® Method of
auditory stimulation, have been found to increase autonomy, interpersonal relationships and self-confidence,
thus addressing mentioned challenges as well as limitations of other interventions, through the improvement
of listening skills. Research within the application of the Tomatis® Method is limited, but results from this
systematic review shows promising effects that need to be further investigated, especially the theoretical
value and applicability in the promotion of self-regulation of students.

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P1235
BEYOND LEARNING ASSESSMENT. A PILOT STUDY FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL TO EVALUATE THE
«EFFECTIVE SCHOOL»
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Valeria Cavioni, Dept. Of Brain and Behavioral Sciences – Psychology, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Christopher Clouder, Liceo dei Colli, Florence – Italy

The Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council (2001) underlined quality education as
one of the principal objectives of primary and secondary education. In order to achieve the objective of
quality education as a basis for lifelong learning, a process to promote a relevant quality school evaluation is
necessary. This paper describes a pilot evaluation study of an innovative Italian high school - Il Liceo dei
Colli - which seeks to identify aspects of the overall characteristics of the school at two assessment points.
Various scales were used to assess teachers’, students’ and families’ characteristics in the following areas:
users’ satisfaction and involvement of families (Allulli, Farinelli e Petrolino, 2013); teacher-student
relationships (Pianta, 2001), teachers’ motivation and teaching strategies (Moè, Pazzaglia e Frisio, 2010)
self-esteem of students (Bracken, 2003) and the moral atmosphere of the class (Høst et al., 1998).
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis were run to describe findings. Going beyond a learning assessment
process that is usually applied in schools evaluation, the findings of the study are outlined as a means to
improve the quality of the school’s education through the joint efforts of all the stakeholders including staff,
students and parents, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the various aspects of the school
community and promoting shared responsibility for the improvement of the school.

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P1238
PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY OF POPULATION UNDER
CONDITIONS OF RISK OF ANTHROPOGENIC-ECOLOGICAL
PROBLEMS
F07. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychological consequences of natural disasters for individuals, families and
communities
Tatiana Bokhan, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation
O.V. Terekhina, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation

Conditions of real and potential anthropogenic-ecological threat act as destructive outer influences on
physical and mental health, quality of life of the individual. Psychological safety is considered as ability to
maintain resistance against destructive outer influences and is reflected in experience of own security in
specific life situation. Aim of research: to reveal characteristics of psychological; safety of people under
conditions of risk of anthropogenic-ecological problems. Methods: SF-36 Health Survey; C. Ryff Scale of
Psychological Well-Being; Thought Constructiveness Questionnaire (S. Epstein); Hardiness Scale (S.
Maddi); questionnaire for revealing of ecological attitude, technique “Incomplete Sentences”; independent
statements; content-analysis. Statistical processing of data was produced in program SPSS Statistics 21 and
Statistica 6, with methods of descriptive statistics, comparative, correlational, cluster and factor analyses.
350 persons were examined. Results: role of psychological safety in structure of public mental health has
been identified, basic components of psychological safety with account for specifics of industry and category
of population have been revealed, invariant psychological determinants of psychological safety of the
population under conditions of the environment with risk of anthropogenic-ecological problems have been
established; methods of prevention of disturbances of psychological safety have been developed.

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P1240
THE USE OF MOBILE RESEARCH (SMARTPHONES) TO STUDY
DAILY LIFE OF OLDER ADULTS
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Alexander Seifert, URPP Dynamics of Healthy Aging, University of Zurich, Zurich – Switzerland

The use of smartphones has become natural for many people, including seniors. Mobile devices allow
limitless availability. They have the potential to facilitate research using individual data and an within-person
approach. The approach of our project follows the basic idea of individualized research by exploring
everyday life and stabilizing the quality of life in old age. The goal of this pilot study was to collect
geographical, physical, and psychological data from the daily life of older adults. The specific goals were to
test the hardware, software, usability, and feasibility of data collection methods by means of smartphones.
We conducted an intensive longitudinal pilot study over 12 days. The sample consisted of 10 older adults
aged between 60 and 74 years. We used an ordinary iPhone 4s. Four data assessment applications were
concurrently tested: The first app assessed geographical (GPS) and physical data in daily life; the second app
measured subjective well-being sleep quality; the third app collected qualitative data by means of openended questions; an online questionnaire regarding subjective well-being. Overall, the preliminary results
support the usability and feasibility of data collection with smartphones. The feedback of the participants
regarding the handling of the smartphones and the project in general were mostly positive. In conclusion, we
successfully confirmed smartphones to be useful daily trackers for gerontopsychological research.

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P1242
THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURAL SENSITIVITY IN
PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT
C16. Culture and society – Other
Sinem Atmaca, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Culturally Sensitive Therapy Approach (CST) emphasized that cultural context influences not only clients
cultural norms but also the type of stressful problems, clients experience, clinical assessments, and type of
therapy interventions. Although Cognitive Behavior Therapy has traditionally been conceptualized as a
relatively value-neutral approach and emphasized assertiveness, personal independence, rationality,
cognition and behavioral change, many cultures value more interdependence than personal independence,
more listening and observing than talking, and more spiritually oriented lifestyle. Awareness of cultural
impressions presents us opportunities for rethinking, refining, adapting and increasing the relevance and
effectiveness of psychotherapy. Cultural sensitivity enriches the understanding of client pattern and guides
for generating appropriate treatment plan. Suggestions are given concerning how practical training and
personal experience may be used to foster culturally sensitive therapy.

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P1252
ILLNESS PERCEPTIONS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE
WELL-BEING AMONG UKRAINIAN PATIENTS INFECTED
WITH HIV: RESULTS OF QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Sergey Grabovyj, Centre for AIDS Prevention, Sumy – Ukraine

Background and Objectives Despite efforts by government agencies, local governments, non-governmental
organizations and international donors, the number of newly registered HIV-infected patients in the Ukraine
increases every year (1). The aim of this study is to investigate illness perceptions, including experience of
HIV symptoms among Ukrainian HIV-infected patients and to examine the differences in the dimensions of
the illness perceptions between two groups: patients with and without antiretroviral treatment (ART). The
study also aims at exploring associations between the future expectation as a marker of psychic well-being
and the illness perception. Methods A quasi-experimental study was performed from January 2014 to March
2014. The patients with newly diagnosed or established HIV infection under follow-up at the Sumskij
Regional Centre for AIDS Prevention are eligible for inclusion in the study. The data were collected using
the Illness Perception Questionnaire-R HIV (Cooper et al., 2003) that was first translated into Russian by the
authors of the study; later, translation-back-translation procedures were adapted. In the Ukraine the Russian
version has been revised by the Ukrainian psychologists. Both translations have been translated by
independent translator into Russian, after which an agreement of the final version of the questionnaire has
been achieved. Data were examined by two-independent-samples t-test and multiple regression analyses,
controlled for expectations about the future of psychic well-being. Results By March 2014, the study
included 50 ART treated and 47 without the ART. The age range was 23 to 56 years with an overall mean of
34.19 (SD = 6.59) years 95% CI [32.86, 35.51]. The mean for ART treated group was 35.89 (SD=6.34)
compared to 32.58 (SD = 6.47) years for group without ART. The mean duration of HIV-Infection (the time
of the confirmation of the HIV-diagnosis up to the time to fill out the questionnaire) was 4.26 (SD=3.53) for
the ART and 7.11 (SD = 3.70) for without ART group. Both groups showed significant differences in illness
representations with regard to beliefs about the timeline (t(95) = -2.30, p < .001), perceived emotional strain
(t(95) = 2.14, p < .001) and beliefs about control of illness progression (t(95) = -3.17, p < .001). Multiple
regression analysis showed no significant results between expectations about the future as a marker of
psychic well-being and illness representations. Conclustion: Patients from ART treated group demonstrated
significantly more personal and treatment control, showed significantly less emotional responses than patient
without ART. There were significant differences between the female and male with respect to beliefs about
the timeline and HIV perceived symptoms. Important epidemiological and psychological data has been
collected; this was not available through national reporting systems in the Ukraine. The data suggests that the
antiretroviral treatment and psychological support in chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS has continued to
increase in the Ukraine.

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P1256
USING MARKET ANALYTICS TO PREDICT LONE WOLF
TERRORIST ATTACKS: A CASE STUDY
F15. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Data mining
Peter Eachus, University of Salford, Salford - United Kingdom

The UK security strategy, PREVENT, places great emphasis on countering a terroristattack in the UK by a
non state actor or terrorist group. The threat posed by a terrorist group or indeed a "lone wolf" terrorist is
perceived as very real and although the probability of such an attack may be low, the impact of such an
attack remains very high. What people do on the Internet is constantly monitored and recorded and may be
used to predict behaviour. Amazon looks at your book buying behaviour in order to suggest other books that
might be of interest. Google looks at your web browsing to to suggest other web sites that it predicts would
be of interest to you and thereby place advertisements in your browser. Terrorists also use the Internet for a
variety of puposes. Hostile reconnaisance with Google Streetview, identification and location of targets
through web searches, radicalisation of themselves and others with YouTube and social media. The Internet
can also be used for the procurement of materials with which to carry out a terrorist attack.Amazon, Ebay as
well as many other web sites offer the terrorist most of what they will need to carry out a terrorist
attack.However, in carrying out these activities terrorist leave a "digital trail" which it is possible to follow
using the technologies that have been developed for market analytics. These will include data mining,
machine learning, artifical intelligence and ultimately predictive analytics. In this case study it will be shown
how these technologies can be brought together to predict the behaviour of a lone wolf terrorist. By
following their activities on the Internet it is possible to identify behaviours which by themselves may seem
innocent but when looked at collectively suggest something more sinister.

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P1260
EFFECTIVENESS OF GROUP TRAINING CONFRONTATION
SKILLS:THE INVESTIGATION OF BASED-BEHAVIORAL
COGNITIVE APPROACH TO DECREASE EXAMINATION
ANXIETY AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Mohamad Madhi, Psycology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - IranSalar Faramarzi, Psycology, University of
Isfahan, Isfahan – Iran
Abolfazl Rashidi, Psycology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan - IranSaeid Jafarzadeh, Psycology, University of
Isfahan, Isfahan – Iran

The examination anxiety is an important and prevalentphenomena such as math anxiety.This study wants to
investigate effect of group training confrontation skills to decreaseexamination anxiety and progress in
mathematics. The Participants were 29 male students third grade with high anxiety in pre-test and they
compared with group control.After intervention,(holding 8 group training sessions of confrontation
skills),test anxiety was held on both groups.results showedthe two hypotheses were confirmed. these results
can be interpreted to confirm on training of confrontation skills based-theory has been effective on
decreasing examination anxiety of students and increasing progress in math.

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P1265
THE COMPARISON OF PERSONALITY TYPES IN PATIENTS
WITH VASCULAR HEADACHE AND TENSION-TYPE
HEADACHE
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Leila Darabi Mahboub, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of
Medical Sciences, Mashhad – Iran
Amir Rezaei Ardani, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ebn-e-sina Hospital, Mashhad – Iran
Navid Nourizadeh, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Emam Reza Hospital, Mashhad – Iran
Sara Shahriari, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Emam Reza Hospital, Mashhad – Iran

Introduction: Chronic headache (CH) is one of the most prevalent complaints all over the world. Two more
frequent forms of CH are vascular & tension-type headaches. In this study, we decided to evaluate
personality types based on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in patients suffering from chronic vascular
or tension-type headache. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 210 patients
with tension-type and vascular headache in of Mashhad city, northeast of Iran. Patients were selected
through convenience nonprobability method and were asked to fill MBTI. Collected data were analyzed with
SPSS-14 using Mann-Whitney U, Chi-square and Fisher exact test. Results: There was a significant
difference in the distribution of personality types and frequency of each personality dimension between the
two groups (P<0.001 & P<0.001 respectively). Patients with vascular headaches were significantly more
introverted, sensing, thinking and judgmental (P<0.001 in each dimension). Conclusion: Some researchers
consider vascular & tension-type headaches as a continuum, not distinct entities. Since there was a
significant difference in the personality type of the patients, it seems that different neuropsychiatric origins
could better explain the so called difference. Therefore, neuropsychological studies are suggested for the
evaluation of etiological differences in patients suffering from CH.

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P1266
EFFECT OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL STRESS
MANAGEMENT ON QOL, STRESS, ANXIETY AND
DEPRESSION OF WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Navid Nourizadeh, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Emam Reza Hospital, Mashhad – Iran
Sara Shahriari, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Emam Reza Hospital, Mashhad – Iran
Leila Darabi Mahboub, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad – Iran
Amir Rezaei Ardani, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ebn-e-Sina Hospital, Mashhad – Iran
Hamid Seifi, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences,
Mashhad – Iran

Introduction: Diagnosis of breast cancer, the second most prevalent cancer of women, brings them sense of
anxiety, fear of death and decreased social activity. However the treatment also brings them body
dysmorphophobia. We decided to study the effect of Cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM)
therapy on Stress, Anxiety, Depression and quality of life of patients with breast cancer. Method: This semiexperimental study was performed in Mashhad, Northeast of Iran, during 2012-2013. Thirty two women, 2050 years-old, having stage 1 or 2 breast cancer, were selected using purposive sampling method and were
divided equally in to case and control groups. The case group received 10 sessions of CBSM group therapy.
Level of depression, anxiety, Stress and QOL were measured by DASS-21 and SF-36 before the initiation of
first session as pre-test and after the last session as post-test. The collected data was analyzed with SPSS-14,
using t-test, wilcoxon and Mann–Whitney U. Results: CBSM therapy reduced anxiety by 26% and stress by
35% (P=0.001 & P=0.01 respectively). However, there was no significant changes in depression and QOL
between case and control groups at the end of study (P=0.5 & P=0.5 respectively). Conclusions: CBSM
therapy reduces stress and anxiety of women in initial stages of breast cancer, but has little effect on
depression and QOL. Application of cognitive, meta-cognitive or existential model of therapy should be
considered.

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P1271
DOES THE PATIENT'S ALWAYS RIGHT? TOWARDS A MORE
ETHICAL CARE
E04. Health and clinical intervention - Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapies
Mariacristina Migliardi, AO Pavia, Hospital, Voghera – Italy

The purpose of this report, which makes reference to the field theory (Baranger, Ogden, Ferro) is to point out
how a way of treatment, not based on habitual interpretation, but on the transformation of patients' narrative
contents, read in a perspective of continuous highlighting of emotional field, facilitate the integration of
emotions, contact and consequent symptomatic improvement. Furthermore we want to highlight how such a
method can contribute to improve the communication between caregiver - patient even in different health
fields, not exclusively in psychotherapy, allowing to pay specific attention to perspectives which can
influence compliance, even though not immediately expressed. Such a therapeutic method appears up-todate, in line with the most recent psychoanalytic positions, it's ecological, in the way of respecting the
patient, ethical, non moralistic, recognising the emotions, even the most violent ones, right of citizenship.
Will be shown clinical cases in order to describe above mentioned concepts, to explain theoretical
background, give examples of the methodology and highlight the ethical implications, addressed to respect
patient's "defences", achieving to a greater participation and consequent sharing of the care path.

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P1276
A STUDY ON THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY IN KNOWLEDGE INQUIRY SKILLS
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Ruey-Yun Horng, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China
Po-Hui Lu, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China

This study examined the differences between science and technology in knowledge inquiry skills. Ninetyfour undergraduate and graduate students majoring in science or technology were asked to review and
comment on two research proposals, one in science and one in technology. Their responses were contentanalyzed in terms of argument structure (value, explanation, evidence, and research method), method of
refutation, and anomaly detection. Results showed that participants adopted similar argument structure when
examining science and technology. But compared to the technological issue, they demanded more academic
contribution, thorough explanation, evidence, and internal and external validity of research methodology
when reviewing the science issue. Further, they tended to search for alternative explanations as a method of
refutation, and detected more anomalies in data. In contrast, participants demanded more practical
contribution, technical feasibility, and cost and benefit analysis when reviewing technology issue. The
assertion-based refutation was the most common way to refute a technology issue. In addition, the sensitivity
to evidence and anomaly seemed to diminish for engineering students as their level of training increased.
The results suggest that there are epistemological differences in people’s conception of knowledge
construction and validation in science and technology, and this difference may be more evident for those
with more engineering training.

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P1278
EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING
ON EMOTIONAL MATURITY EVOLUTION OF FEMALE
STUDENTS ON THE EVE OF MARRIAGE
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Zahra Mansurnejad, University of Isfehan, Isfehan – Iran

Introduction: The most common problem that is introduced by unhappy couples is failure in developing
communication. One of the most important successful factors in marital life is growth and emotional
maturity. The purpose of this study has been to evaluate the effectiveness of communication skills training
on the evolution of emotional maturity of female students on the eve of marriage. Materials and Methods:
This study is a clinical trial with pre-test and post-test plan along with control group. The research group
included all female students on the eve of marriage (candidate and married) of Abarkouh universities in
academic year 2010-2011. In this study sampling method was randomized, as the emotional maturity test
was taken from 21-26 years old female students who were on the eve of marriage, then among of those were
obtained test score between 89 and 106 (indicates unstable emotionally), 30 persons were selected randomly
and replaced in two groups, experimental and control group. Then the experimental group attended in 10
sections/90 minutes on communication skills training program. Tool used in this study was emotional
maturity scale (EMS). After the education, the post-test was taken from the control and experimental group.
Data of tests were analyzed by descriptive statistics and independent T-test. Results: Results showed that the
communication skills training is effective on female students' emotional maturity (P=0.001). Conclusion:
Considering the importance of communication skills and emotional maturity in marriage of young people,
holding educational courses for youth in order to better knowledge how to communicate with others,
especially, before marriage can be useful.

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P1279
STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS: A
MULTICULTURAL POINT OF VIEW
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Zipi Hochdorf, Western Galilee College, University, Acre – Israel

The purpose of this preliminary research is to explore students' perceptions referring to love, dating,
sexuality, marriage, roles, gender and attachment styles from a multi cultural point of view. Participants: 58
Jewish and Arab students in a college at the north of Israel, mostly female. They answered, anonymously, a
long questionnaire, including open and close questions. Findings: Most of them reported good relationship
with their parents, wanting to reproduce parent' model of close relationships. Jewish students expressed more
western perceptions, while Arab students represents more traditional perceptions as belonging to collective
societies in which families honor lies upon women's respectful behavior (…..).The finding will be used as a
basis for a wide research adding attachments style, self image, mental needs, parental models' and values.
Discussion: Findings are discussed from a multicultural point of view and stressing the possible change in
the 21st century.

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P1284
RELATIONSHIP AMONG SOCIAL VALUES AND OBSESSIVE
COMPULSIVE DISORDER: AN INVESTIGATION ON
SYMPTOMS AND COGNITIONS IN A COMMUNITY SAMPLE
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Orcun Yorulmaz, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir – Turkey
Oya Karaali Aktaş, Uludağ University, Bursa – Turkey

Possible interactions among cultural characteristics and some OCD relevant correlates remind need for
further analyses with various concepts on this condition such as Schwartz’s Value Model which is an
example describing culture; though, it has been examined yet in OCD. Accordingly, the present study aimed
to explore the role of these values on OCD symptoms and relevant cognitions in a nonclinical community
Turkish sample. The current samples consisting of 650 non clinical adults completed a battery on obsessive
beliefs, Schwartz’s value survey and OCD symptoms. The analyses of correlation and hierarchical regression
analyses were performed to examine the impact of these factors on general OCD symptom level and two
main symptom subdimensions, namely cleaning and checking. The results of correlation analyses showed in
general that among social values categories, dimensions of self-enhancement including power, achievement
and hedonism and dimensions of conservation namely security and conformity were associated with these
symptoms and cognitions. The findings of regression also appear to support this relationship pattern. The
present findings suggested that positive relationship of power and conformity, and negative associations of
hedonism and achievement with OCD symptoms seem to be in line with cognitive model of OCD which
emphasize appraisal process. In other words, for the sake of threat perception and need for control, values of
success and hedonism might be ignored, as conformity and power might be emphasized. These results might
be considered as further evidence for interactions between culture and psychopathology, as in the case of
OCD.

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P1285
EFFECT OF MUSIC THERAPY, REMINISCENCE TELLING AND
DOING FAVORITE ACTIVITIES ON DEPRESSION AND
LONELINESS FEELING OF OLD WOMEN
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Fatemeh Sheibani Tezerji, Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Beheshti, Tehran – Iran

The purpose of this research is surviving the effect of reminiscence telling, music and doing favorite tasks on
old women depression and loneliness feeling. Therefore, based on pretest and post test with a control group.
So we choose a sample that include 38 women in sirjan by using available sampling.(10women in
reminiscence group, 8women in music therapy group , 10women in doing favorite activities group and 10
women in control group). We measured old women depression and loneliness feeling and after that we
participated interventions: educational music therapy package, reminiscence telling and doing favorite
activity sections. The results show that depression of women decreased by reminiscence telling and doing
favorite activities.the achievement guide us to this point that music therapy reduce the loneliness feeling off
women who don,t have relations to their friends and relatives. Reminiscence telling decreased the loneliness
feeling of them too. Doing favorite activities decreased loneliness feeling of some one who had not enough
relationship with their family members. The comparsion of results base on sub scare show that effect of
music therapy is more then of another interventions.

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P1292
THE EFFECT OF ACADEMIC FACTORS ON MENTAL HEALTH
OF STUDENT IN MIDDLE AND HIGH GRADE
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Mohamad Madhi, Psycology, University of Isfahan,phd student of special education, Isfahan – Iran
Amir Ghamarani, Psycology, University of Isfahan,phd assistant professor of psychology, isfahan – Iran
Ahamad Yarmohamadian, psycology, University of Isfahan,phd assistant professor of psychology, isfahan –
Iran
Saeid Jafarzadeh, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Ahmad Sharifi, Psycology, University of Isfahan,phd student of special education, Isfahan – Iran

Problem Statement Mental health of students influences the academic achievement that is pertain to
academic factors. Purpose of the study, this study was focused on the identifying academic factors that effect
of mental health middle grade students, the 4 academic factors based on researches was examined that
include interaction, content of material, academic amenities and atmosphere of system. Methodology The
type of current study was correlation research. Data were collected from 760 male and female students in
middle and high grade. the instrumentations were used including GHQ test and self-designed questioners for
academic factors. Findings and conclusion findings revealed that there is a significant correlation between
interaction, content of material , academic amenities variables and mental health, but there is no correlation
between the atmosphere of system and mental health. Moreover, females mental health is higher than male
mental health in both high school and secondary school. suggested that authorities of education system
provide suitable equipment and enrichment of curriculum.also they prepare opportunity for participation and
prosperity of mental health.

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P1296
ALGORITHM OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Igor Kopsov, MISI, N/A, Moscow - Russian Federation

The purpose of the presentation is to define a universal algorithm of human behaviour. Human behaviour
consists of individual actions, with each action defined by a sequence of steps: signal detection, assessment,
risk analysis, planning, and implementation. These steps are executed at frequencies determined by the
brain’s neurological function. Numerous signals, both external and internal to our bodies, and our constantly
changing needs are continuously assessed and reassessed by the brain. The uniqueness of a human’s
behaviour within the standard algorithm is determined by the distinctiveness of criteria applied in the risk
assessment phase and by variation of needs between individuals.However, defining a standardised approach
for grading of socially-determined needs is extremely difficult due to complexity of human social
interactions.This may be resolved by means of comparative psychology by examining the conduct of social
animals. With basis in our analysis it is proposed that socially determined preferences are defined by
individual members through marking and tracking of “paths to success”. A key role in this process is
exercised by continuous self-comparison to others. An extension of this approach allows to develop a model
for selection of social priorities by humans. The performed analysis enables a definition of a comprehensive
model of human behaviour. This method can be further expanded for evaluation of psychological origins of
social phenomena.

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P1298
PRACTICES, KNOWLEDGE AND RISK OF STREET FOOD
VENDORS AND APPLICATION OF HEALTH BELIEF IN
ONITSHA, NIGERIA
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Daniel Chinedu Okafor, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban - South Africa
Vera N. Nwadinobi, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe Nigeria, Onitsha – Nigeria

Nigeria, like other developing countries has witnessed unparalleled swing in street food vending. Unarguably
the country’s economic situation, social diﬃculties and urbanization, among other factors, encourage the
growth of informal sector of the economy, including street food vending. This significant growth in street
food vending calls for an attendant study into its practices, knowledge and related possible health hazards.
Street foods are defined as ready-to-eat foods and beverages prepared and/or sold by vendors on the street
from push-carts or buckets or balance poles or stalls or from shops having fewer than four permanent walls
(FAO, 2005). The street foodtrend isbasically engineered by the following causes namely available low cost,
convenience, taste, familiarity, employment and income especially for women. However, there are
challenges associated with street food squarely underlined in terms of its safety, and this is affected by
factors such as trading features, quality of the raw materials, poor local infrastructure,food handling,
characteristics of the products sold, storage practices and lack of sanitary surveillance. These listed factors
increase concerns about the safety of street vended foods. In addition to these reported challenges is the fact
that street food vendors are often unlicensed, untrained in food hygiene and sanitation and sometimeswork
under crude unsanitary conditions (Muinde&Kuri, 2005).In some instances, there is a limited access to safe
running water for hand and dishwashing, cooking or drinking, which results in water storage under
vulnerable conditions subject to contamination (ThildeRheinländer et al., 2008). Street foods are exposed to
aggravating environmental conditions, such as the presence of insects, rodents, other animals and air
pollution; as also observed in other studies (Hanro et al., 2005, ashLucca& Torres, 2002). Furthermore, most
food vendors ignore good food handling practices, exposing foods to dangerous conditions such as crosscontamination, unsafe storage and poor time-temperature conditions (Ekanem, 1998). There is a
commonobservation that street vended foods are unsafe, mainly because of the environment under which
they are prepared, sold and or consumed, which exposes the food to contamination (Muinde&Kuria, 2005).
In Onitsha district Nigeria, street food vendors operate from such places as bus terminals otherwise known as
“motor parks”, industrial sites, market places, school sites especially around the gates, road sides and other
street corners where there are ready and numerous customers. Unfortunately, these locations usually do not
meet all food safety requirements as they are dirty, littered and thus constitute a breeding ground for
pathogens. It is because of this potential threat that street food vending had been associated with causing
food borne illnesses in the population owing to the difficulties inherent in ensuring that food is prepared and
sold under hygienic conditions (Almeida et al., 1996; Bryan, Michanie, Alvarez, &Paniaywa, 1988;
Umoh&Odoba, 1999). Large amounts of garbage accumulate and provide harbourage for insects and animal
pests around the vending sites (Bryan et al., 1997). Unlimited and unregulated growth of street vended foods
has placed a severe strain on city resources, such as water, sewage systems and interference with the city
plans through congestion and littering adversely affecting daily life (Canet&N’diaye, 1996, p.18). This is a
cause for alarm as it adversely affects consumers and public health. There is indeed need for awareness

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creation, training and possible policy implementation in food handling. According to WHO (1989), food
handling personnel play important role in ensuring food safety throughout the chain of food production,
processing, storage and preparation. Mishandling and disregard of hygienic measures on the part of the food
vendors may enable pathogens to come into contact with foods and in some cases to survive and multiply in
sufficient numbers to cause illness in the consumer. This paper will look into the practice, knowledge and the
risk factors of street food vendors with respect to food safety and hygiene practices in Onitsha Metropolis
Nigeria. It will propose the health belief model (Becker and Maiman, 1975), as a theoretical framework
needed for agentic empowerment among street food vendors.The foundation of the HBM is that individuals
will take action to prevent, control, or treat a health problem if they perceive the problem to be severe in
nature; if they perceive that the action will yield or produce an expected outcome; and because of the
perceived negative consequences of therapy(Becker and Maiman, 1975). Therefore the study shall sample a
quantitative survey with about 250 street food vendors in Onitsha districtand data will be analyzed using
Statistical Package for Social Science, SPSS (version 21) to obtain the demographic information, Pearson
correlation will be performed for the association between Hygiene practices and knowledge (Hand washing
etiquettes and water availability, food handling, and health of street food vendors), association between
health belief and cue to action in food safety. Regression analysis will be conducted to find the predictors
knowledge and safety practices. Meanwhile a pretest questionnaire would be carried between November and
December 2014. Through health education actions for needed intervention and implementation would be
highlighted to ensure that the standard of safety of street-vended foods is the best attainable at the time of
sale and consumption. lastly Information gathered from this study will be forwarded to Onitsha department
of health and could be used by health officers in Onitsha Metropolis Nigeria in developing preliminary
strategies towards regulating safe street food handling, preparation and vending within the city of Onitsha.

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P1302
A COMPREHENSIVE COPING MODEL OF SELF-REGULATION
AND AVOIDANCE BEHAVIORS FOR ACADEMIC SETTINGS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Hisasahi Uebuchi, Tokyo Gakugei University, Koganei-City, Tokyo – Japan
Daiki Matsumura, Tokyo Gakugei University, Koganei-City, Tokyo – Japan

Using self-regulated strategies should relate to academic success.Meanwhile, academic situations can also be
stressful.However, few theories on self-regulated learning have focused on stress and stress coping in
academic situations. It could be considered that self-regulated strategies might be considered as problemfocused coping in academic settings.So, the current study developed a new comprehensive model of selfregulation and coping that included meta-emotions.The model's summary is as follows: Achievement goals
influence primary emotions (e.g., test anxiety). In turn, primary emotions affect appraisal (the selection of
coping behaviors; “self-regulated learning strategies” and other coping behaviors (e.g., avoidant behaviors in
response to negative emotions)). Coping behaviors influence academic achievement and mental health.
Furthermore, meta-emotions influence primary emotions and coping behaviors. 180 college
studentsparticipated in a survey. Performance-avoidant goal enhanced test anxiety. Mastery goal had a
negative effect on test anxiety.Academic achievement was positively influenced by avoidant behaviorsbut
only weakly affected by self-regulated learning strategies. Test anxiety had a negative effect on selfregulated learning strategies. But test anxiety enhanced avoidantbehaviors.Still avoidant behaviors had
negative effects on mental health. Meta-emotionsundermined test anxiety, and enhanced both stress-coping
behaviors and mental health.

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P1306
IMPLICATIONS OF THE REED DANCE AND VIRGINITY
TESTING WITH MAIDENS IN THE PROVINCE KWAZULUNATAL
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Constance Ntombifuthi Mkhize, University of Zululand, Mpangeni - South Africa

Umkhosiwomhlanga (reed dance) and virginity testing is a cultural practice that is observed by many
countries. The reed dance ceremony is an annual cultural event in some of these countries. This study
focused on the reed dance (RD) and virginity testing (VT) of South Africa. The reed dance in South Africa is
celebrated annually in September by maidens, at Enyokeni Royal Palace in Kwa-Zulu Natal. It has been
tirelessly celebrated by many generations. Amongst others, the practice of this custom helps young girls
prepare for womanhood and to preserve their virginity until they get married. The increase in teenage
pregnancy and HIV infection is a worrying factor because it proves that young people are engaging in
unprotected sex which puts them at risk of falling pregnant and being infected with HIV (Singer, 2000). In
the field of psychology the evaluation of the RD and VT has received little attention in research. Most
studies tend to focus on the ongoing debate about whether VT should be banned or not because of its
implications such as human rights issues. The debate is about whether the VT infringes upon women’s
human rights.Human rights are the norms that protects people from severe political, legal and social abuses
(Moyn, 2010).The South African constitution provides a national blueprint of a society that respects the
equality and dignity of every person-children and adults alike (South African Human Rights Commission
and UNICEF SA, 2011). The views of those who actually undergo VT have thus been largely neglected. To
date little is known about how young girls view VT and how they are affected by it.The present study is
designed to add methodological quality to an evaluation of the reed dance and VT, which is hoped, will
encourage further research that is necessary for the sustenance of the reed dance. The premises of the study
focused on how virginity gravely affects women’s psychological state and also involved investigating how
attending the RD event impacts on their well-being. A thematic analysis was considered an appropriate
method for this study. Thematic analysis is a method of identifying, analysing and reporting patterns or
themes within qualitative data (Braun and Clarke, 2006). The snowball sampling was used because it allows
the researcher to utilize well informed people to identify critical cases or informants who have great deal of
information about a phenomenon (Sandelowski, 1995). The researcher did not interview all girls and young
women who attended the RD. Six focus group discussions were conducted: girls who had undergone VT.
The age of participants ranged from fourteen (14) to thirty (30) years of age. Each group consisted of 10
people. Twenty (20) in depth interviews were conducted. Interviews were conducted in IsiZulu and
translated to English. Findings of the study revealed that there were no significant psychological effects to
attending and getting involved with the RDand to VT. Findings of the study revealed that all participants had
undergone VT voluntarily and the procedure (Reed dance) is voluntary. Those who choose to be party to it
enjoy what they do and they view reed dance as a celebration of their virginity and it gives them strength to
preserve their virginity even further. VT gives them a sense of responsibility and to be in control of their
lives. Furthermore, participants view VT as pivotal for self-respect and dignity. Participants view early
sexual intercourse as emotionally distracting and causes one to pay less attention to her studies. The study
also established that the issue is not about VT only, but girls also receive counselling and guidance from the

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virginity testers about how to behave as a young girl/woman, marriage, family and life in general.
Participants revealed that they feel comfortable talking to virginity testers about personal and sensitive topics
(like sex and boyfriends) than to their parents. Although the participants are comfortable with VT and reed
dance, they acknowledged that being a virgin comes with a lot of challenges (e.g. peer pressure, fear of
disclosing virginity status, high expectations from the community and age) but with the support of their
parents and virginity testers they overcome all those difficulties. Given that there is high support for VT,
reed dance and that young girls undergo VT voluntarily, human rights and other stakeholders should
reconsider the eradication or acceptance of the cultural practice and work together with support of virginity
testers in trying to come up with the best solution to do VT without infringing the children’s/women’s rights.
It is hoped that this study will help all the stakeholders’ involved in this context to come up with prevention
programmes that will address the public health crisis of HIV/AIDS and teenage pregnancy. Furthermore, to
think about issues related to the safety and security of young girls.

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P1317
TRAJECTORIES THROUGH HOMELESSNESS LIFE:
ACCESSING, MAINTAINING AND EXIT
F06. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psycho-social development and adjustment under conditions of poverty
Carolina Marín, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Alejandro Iborra, Alcalá University, Madrid – Spain

As a complement to the literature on homelessness which focuses on macro-structural factors, we present
qualitative research based on fifteen interviews with homeless people who differed in terms of the onset of
their entrance to homelessness situation (early or belated) and whether their homelessness continued
(maintenance) or came to an end (exit). After reviewing the concepts of trajectories, transitions and turning
points, we provide narrative examples of four different trajectories (early access to maintenance or to exit,
and belated access to maintenance and to exit) which require the comprehension of four very different
situations. The combination of a subjective experience known as “hitting the bottom” and the external
support provided by significant professionals and meaningful close relationships could help to understand
transit from maintenance towards an exit situation.

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P1320
COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE RESPONSES TO AN ANTINORMATIVE ORDER IN MILITARY CADETS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Silvia da Costa, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Dario Páez, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Alejandro Torres, CMN, CMN, Buenos Aires – Argentina
Gisela Delfino, UBA, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires – Argentina
Flor Sanchez, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

A between subjects experimental design of 5 scenarios reproducing differences in contextual conditions
related to obedience (Milgram, 1974) was applied to a sample of military cadets (N=315). The scenario
reproduces a My Lai style situation but in different contexts: in the base line the platoon’s officer ask to
shoot disarmed civilians – old people, child and women. In the second condition soldiers receives the order
of a remote command. In the third condition they receive the order of a lower status command (sub-officer).
In the fourth condition the scenarios includes soldier’s revolt. In the final conditions two officers were
present and the second disagree with the order. This order is anti-normative by respect to rules of war that
cadets have learned. Subject were asked to give a personal response, to estimate the percentage and
probability that soldiers in general should obey the order, as well as emotional reactions, punitive actions and
reward actions. As expected the perceived percentage of soldiers obeying the order was higher in the
baseline (31%), than in the context of remote command and lower status, and under the conditions of
division between officers and soldiers revolt percentage of obedience was the lowest. In general reported
obedience was lower in accord with the rules of human rights in which the cadets were socialized. However,
contextual factors influence the perceived likelihood of obedience, in line with Milgram’s classical study.

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P1321
OFFICIAL APOLOGIES AND EMOTIONAL CLIMATE IN THE
AFTERMATH OF COLLECTIVE VIOLENCE IN SOUTH
AMERICA
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behaviour
Dario Páez, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Maitane Arnoso, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Magdalena Bobowik, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Manuel Cárdenas, UV, University of Valparaíso, Valparaiso – Chile
Bernard Rimé, UL, Université de Louvain, Louvain – Belgium
Elena Zubieta, UBA, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires – Argentina
Marcela Murattori, UBA, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires – Argentina

Perceptions of the official apologies, attitudes towards transitional justice activities and socio-emotional
climate were analyzed in population affected and unaffected by past political violence in Argentina (N=518),
Chile (N=1278) and Paraguay (N=1172). People directly affected by political violence regard institutional
apologies as less sincere and effective and were more critical of commissions. A positive evaluation of
apologies was associated to a more positive emotional climate, like high intergroup trust and collective
security. A positive evaluation of institutional apologies, controlling for ideology and exposure to past
political violence, predict positive socio-emotional climate in multiple regression analyses in the three
nations. Perceived sincerity of apology and to a lower extent their effectiveness in increasing intergroup trust
play a mediational role between exposure to violence and a more positive view of emotional climate. Results
suggest that apologies play a relatively successful role as transitional justice rituals, reinforcing
reconciliation conceived off as an emotional climate of trust, security and high positive collective emotions.

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P1322
CRITERION AND STRUCTURAL VALIDITY OF THE MOOD
AFFECT REGULATION SCALE IN WORKERS, ATHLETES AND
STUDENTS OF FOUR NATIONS
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Dario Páez, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Silvia da Costa, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Alicia Puente, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Xavier Oriol, UA, Autónoma University of Chile, Talca – Chile
Silvia Ubillos, UB, University of Burgos, Burgos – Spain
Flor Sanchez, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Saioa Telletxea, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain

The present study examines the structure of the strategies of affect regulation using an expanded version of
Larsen and Prizmic’s Mood Affect Regulation Scale (MARS) by confirmatory factor analysis, and analyzes
their relation to psychological well-being in a sample of Brazilian, Spaniards, Chilean and Uruguayan
workers (N=700), athlets (N=300) and students (N=300). Participants report the use of mood regulation
strategies in work related stressful episode. They also fill scales of dispositional indicators of emotional
regulation ERQ (reappraisal y suppression), TAS-20 (alexythimia), emotions (Fredrickson’s positivity scale)
and hedonic (Watson’s PANAS) and psychological well-being (Ryff’s PWB) scales. The results show a
good fit index of sub-scales for three facets of mood regulation: modification of situation, atentional
deployment and cognitive change, and response modification. Correlations confirm the congruent
association of functional dysfunctional strategies of mood regulation with TAS-20, ERQ, Fredrickson,
PANAS and Ryff’s PWB. The data suggest that deficits in emotional regulation or high coping by
withdrawal and social isolation, passive physiological regulation and suppression are the most detrimental
factors for hedonic and psychological well-being.

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P1323
COGNITIVE CHANGES IN BASIC BELIEFS AND PERSONAL
GROWTH IN POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE VALENCED
EXTREME LIFE CHANGES
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Gonzalo Martínez-Zelaya, University of the Basque Country, Donostia/San Sebastián – Spain
Dario Páez, University of the Basque Country, Donostia/San Sebastián – Spain
Maria de los Angeles Bilbao, Catholic University of Valparaiso, Viña del Mar – Chile
Silvia da Costa, University of the Basque Country, Donostia/San Sebastián – Spain

Three studies analyze cognitive changes in basic beliefs and related post-traumatic growth after extreme
negative and positive valenced life changes. The two first studies are of between subjects designs.
Participants select the most relevant life change event during the last years and answer a brief version of
Corsini’s basic beliefs related to emotional events and a short version of Tedeschi and Calhouns’s Post
Traumatic growth inventory. The third study asks subjects to respond to the most important positive and
negative recent life events. The three studies show that positive events reinforce positive basic beliefs much
more than negative events undermine them. It was found that negative events transform these beliefs from
positive to neutral. On the other hand, positive events transform them from positive into highly positive.
Positive changes in basic beliefs are congruently associated with personal growth in both positive and
negative valenced events. Negative changes were associated to personal growth only in the case of negative
extreme life-change events. Studies support the role of the alteration of basic beliefs as a driver of post-stress
growth, but also show an inverted asymmetric effect: positive valenced events and cognitive changes are
more important than negative ones for wellbeing.

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P1325
EVALUATION OF TEACHING PRACTICE THROUGH
SEMANTIC NETWORKS
B16. Development and education – Other
Martha Elba Alarcón Armendáriz, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz –
Mexico
Hortensia Hickman, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
Xochitl Karina Tórres, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
María Luisa Cepeda, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
Rosalva Cabrera, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
Brenda Olvera, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
Fernanda Martínez, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
Diana Angélica Gómez, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
Virginia Murillo, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico

The aim of this study was to evaluate the meanings that Mexican psychology students give to two general
constructs: 1. What should be assessed teaching practice and 2. What are the characteristics of a great
teacher. Was applied to a total of 224 students of the semester 2014-2, an instrument with one of the two
above questions following the technique of natural semantic networks. Semantic networks were constructed
with the ten defining words for each construct. Overall the data showed a tendency for students to mean as a
good teacher behaviors related to value-based and affective attributes as well as those related to attributes of
responsibility and commitment to the construct of a good teacher, and references related to the discipline and
training to construct evaluation of teaching practice. These data suggest that teachers favor styles that
students are close to what Hativa and Birenbaum (2000) describe as a good communicator and teacher
provider called styles.

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P1326
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RHETORICAL PATTERN OF
SCIENCE TEXT ON READING COMPREHENSION
B01. Development and education - Language acquisition
Atefeh Ferdosipour, IAU, East Tehran Branch, Tehran – Iran

The objective of this research is study and compares the effectiveness of rhetorical patterns on reading
comprehension among students Islamic Azad University. The sample group, who were selected through
random sampling, was 180 students studying at East Tehran Branch. The subjects were randomly assigned
into experimental groups after random sampling. The instrumentation of the study included texts and text
comprehension questionnaire. The text included three versions of passage with identical content but different
schemata: descriptive (listing) pattern, explaining pattern and analysis pattern. The collected data were
analyzing applying ANOVA test. The results of this study failed to confirm of effectiveness of text model on
Reading Comprehension.

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P1327
THE EFFECT OF COLOR BIZARRENESS ON PICTURE
MEMORY
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Aiko Morita, Hiroshima University, Higahi-hiroshima – Japan
Saki Funakoshi, Hiroshima University, Higahi-hiroshima – Japan

Incongruent stimuli have been found to increase attention, resulting in higher performance on memory tasks
compared with congruent stimuli, the so-called “bizarreness effect”. However, a color bizarreness effect has
not been reported so far. The purpose of the current study was to examine whether the color bizarreness
effect can occur. If it occurs, the conditions of this experiment could be the key to bizarreness effect. If it
does not occur, we can conclude that the color of the object has some particular characteristic that precludes
the effect. Thirty university students participated in this study. In a learning session, 28 line drawings of
objects were presented one at a time. Seven objects were colored in bizarre colors (e.g., blue banana), and
the rest of the objects were colored in typical colors (e.g., yellow banana). After the learning session,
participants were assigned to a interference task. This was followed by a free-recall test session. The recall
performance results showed a bizarreness effect, that is, participants recalled more bizarre-color stimuli than
typical-color stimuli. The conditions of the current experiment could be the key to the bizarreness effect.
First, the bizarreness effect is likely to occur when the memory test is a free recall test, not a recognition test.
Second, the ratio of the bizarre stimuli could be an important factor. This mechanism for the color
bizarreness effect can be applied to create striking text or advertisements.

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P1330
DIFFERENT AFFECTIVE, EVALUATIVE AND MOTIVATIONAL
RESPONSES TOWARDS RISKLESS AND RISKY OPTIONS
UNDERLYING THE FRAMING EFFECT
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Magdalena Grzesik, University of Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland
Dorota Rutkowska, University of Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland

The risky choice framing effect in decision making (Tversky & Kahneman, 1981) consists in the change of
the preference between sure and risky options of the same expected value, depending on the domain in which
the choice is made. In gain domain people tend to choose the sure gain but in loss domain they reveal the
preference for the risky loss. The effect has been described in prospect theory but some contemporary
research focus on the lack of psychological equivalence between the descriptions of sure and risky options.
In two experiments (N = 94 and N = 88) we used the modified Asian Disease problem as the framed decision
scenario. The participants were asked not only to choose one of the options but also to rate both options
separately with regard to their attractiveness and effectiveness as well as the affective responses which they
aroused, and the intention to implement them. The framing effect was demonstrated in choices. However, the
manipulation influenced only the participants' ratings of the sure options: in gain domain the sure option was
rated higher than in loss domain but there was no difference in the ratings of risky options between gain and
loss domain. The results support the hypothesis that it is not risk preference but the framing of riskless
options which leads to the framing effect. This conclusion is consistent with the findings of other researchers
(Kühberger & Gradl, 2013; Kühberger & Tanner, 2010) and sheds light on the process underlying the bias.

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P1332
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED SOCIAL
SUPPORT WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN
STUDENTS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF ACADEMIC
MOTIVATION
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Leila Emadpour, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Masoud Gholamali Lavasani, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the relationship between perceived social support and
psychological well-being among students, addressing the intervening role of academic motivation. The
theoretical foundation of relationships among research variables is the theory of self-determination presented
by Deci and Ryan (2000). To achieve the research objectives, a sample consisting of 371 girls, high school
2nd-, and 3rd-grade-students, has been randomly selected by applying multi-stage cluster sampling
technique, from the educational districts of Tehran. To examine the research variables, Riff’s Psychological
Well-being Questionnaire (1980), the Social Support Questionnaire, provided by Vax and colleagues (1986),
and Harter’s Modified Measure of Academic Motivation (1981) were used. Data analysis has been done by
calculating correlation coefficients, and using of path analysis. The findings indicate that the perceived social
support directly influences the psychological well-being and academic motivation through significant
positive correlation. There is also a significant positive correlation between perceived social support and
intrinsic motivation; and moreover, there is a significant positive correlation between intrinsic motivation
and psychological well-being, as well. The path analysis revealed that perceived social support may
indirectly and through an intervening role of academic motivation effect on psychological well-being. The
perceived social support explains 13% of the variance of the academic motivation; and academic motivation
predicts 37% of the variation of psychological well-being. We may suggest, on the basis of findings, that the
parents, friends, and others should perform supportive role so as to enhance the improvement of
psychological well-being.

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P1333
APPLICATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
IN THE FIELD OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
D16. Work and organization – Other
Turc Darius, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Centre for Psychosociology, Bucharest – Romania

The field of law enforcement challenges affecting the armed services involvespeople, preparation and
training, performance and human factors, preservation, and threats. Securing and sustaining the law
enforcement agencies requires sufficient numbers of people who are adequately motivated and properly
selected, classified, and assigned. The preparation and training of service members aims to ensure that they
are capable of performing required tasks efficiently. Many human resource management concepts and
practices began in military settings and were subsequently applied to other work settings, including
personnel measurement and selection, classification of human abilities, personnel training, adjustment,
leadership, human factors engineering, personnel attitudes, historical group debriefing, integration of
women, nontraditional roles, prohibition of discrimination, prevention and healthy behaviors, management
of stress reactions, family support, organizational development and demobilization. Law enforcement
executives develop and implement policies and procedures that are directed at enforcing the law, protecting
the citizens, and promoting safety within their communities. They also have a responsibility to implement
programs designed to address the emotional well-being of the officers who work for them. An agency’s
employees are its most expensive, most valuable, and most vulnerable assets. Even police officers who are
typically strong of character, stress tolerant and flexible are still fallible and susceptible to injury. By
working with psychologists who are familiar with law enforcement, the managers are better able to develop
and implement programs that prevent or mitigate potential problematic behaviors. Psychological
assessmentis one important HR procedure, as the information being provided is in many cases decisive for
employment decisions and subsequent staff career development. The selection model should contain all the
factors that are important for the professional success. Therefore, the psychological instruments should
include, besides skills tests and personality questionnaires, motivation scales, interests’ questionnaires,
frustration scales etc. For the prediction of success in these activities, considered high risk jobs, personality
characteristics and, in particular, those determinants of stress resistance play an important role. Employee
Assistance Programsmust be designed to prepare law enforcement employees to be better trained to deal
with the stressors of their jobs, to make healthy adjustments when confronted with difficult situations and to
affect the culture of policing by likening therapy to going to a family physician. Police psychologists should
provide numerous services to benefit employees and the agencies they serve.Intervention programs can be
direct (e.g., response to critical incidents), indirect (e.g., training and wellness programs) or targeted to
specific populations (e.g., Special Weapons and Tactics Units). In this context, the primary objective of this
paper is to highlight the place and role of the psychologists (and psychology) in the institutions in charge of
safety and public order. Issues addressed concern the legal framework governing the psychologist profession
in Romania and the internal rules that customize the activity of the psychologists in the Ministry of Internal
Affairs. We also emphasize the specific of psychological activities, referring to the main types of
psychological services provided, organizational structure and arrangements necessary for practicing. Finally,
the paper brings attention to the importance of psychological activities’ standardization in the law
enforcement institutions, in order to facilitate the exchange of information between experts, but also to

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achieve interoperability between different psychology structures in Romania and similar ones of other
partners from the EU.

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P1339
HOLLYWOOD IN CHINA: HOW AMERICAN POPULAR
CULTURE SHAPES CHINESE VIEWS OF THE “BEAUTIFUL
IMPERIALIST”, AN EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Peter Gries, University of Oklahoma, Norman - United States

While most Mainland Chinese today have extremely few direct contacts with either America or Americans,
their indirect contacts with both, via globalized American popular culture, are increasing rapidly. Do daily
parasocial contacts with American celebrities shape Chinese views of America? Based on two experimental
studies, this paper argues that even indirect, implicit exposure to American celebrities via popular magazine
covers does shape Chinese views of America. However, the impact of that exposure depends upon both the
specific nature of the bicultural exposure, and the psychological predispositions of the Chinese involved. Not
all Chinese are alike, and their personality differences shape whether they experience American popular
culture as enriching or threatening, leading to integrative and exclusionary reactions respectively.

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P1344
TEACHING WITH INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A CASE FROM
SWITZERLAND
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Loredana Addimando, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Locarno –
Switzerland
Elena Casabianca, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Locarno – Switzerland

Within a few years the Information and Communication Technologies have become a structural part of our
daily lives as well as school routines. The issue of what is “new” and “different” in current didactic practices
has increasingly become a major theme for teachers’ and educators’ agenda (Brooks, 2010). Among different
subjects of interest, how to favor the inclusion of innovative technologies within the daily practices of a
primary teacher is perhaps the most up-to-date. The present study pertaining to the ways in which
information and communication technologies (ICT) impact on teaching and learning contexts in schools,
specifically it is aimed at studying the inclusion of a quite new software for teaching math to primary
children along with its consequences on the process of teaching and learning. Cabrì Elem is a software
devoted to support teachers in classroom lessons and its focus is on facilitate peer to peer interaction and
teamwork. From a Grounded Theory perspective, researchers use an in-depth approach to explore teachers
and students perspective by means of different source of quantitative and qualitative data. The sample (N=
87) is composed of in-service teachers (n= 27) and pupils (n= 60) from 16 primary schools of the Canton
Ticino, Switzerland. The main results show that the pupils seem to become more independent as learners and
they explored confidently the new software. From the teachers’ point of view, evidences underline that
pupils increasingly work together, they were co-operative and more aware about their learning process.
Hopefully, this might help the management and school-staff to identify a more specific set of factors that
contribute to success when a new technology is adopted.

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P1346
MEASURING JOB STRESS IN TEACHING: PSYCHOMETRIC
PROPRIETIES OF THE ITALIAN VERSION OF THE INDEX OF
TEACHING STRESS (ITS-20)
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Loredana Addimando, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Alessandro Pepe, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Measuring work-related stress in empirical contexts arises important conceptual and methodological issues
about the reliability and validity of the instruments used to conduct surveys and gather data. The purpose of
this study is to present an abridged version of the Index of Teaching Stress (ITS, Green, and Kmetz Abidin,
1997), a tool projected to measure teachers' job stress stress at primary and secondary levels. In particular, it
taps components of stress such as distruction of the teaching process, working with Parents and loss of
satisfaction from teaching. The ITS has been translated and adapted to the Italian context through procedures
for back translation (Brislin, 1970). The final version of the questionnaire had been administered to a sample
of 499 primary and secondary school teachers from 15 schools in Milan and Province (Italy). The model of
measurement of the questionnaire has been tested through common procedure of confirmatory factor
analysis and psychometric proprieties evaluated via reliability analysis and convergent validity. The results
confirmed the stability of the measurement model of ITS-IT20 and suggest its full implementation in the
Italian context.

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P1351
CROSS-CULTURAL ASSESSMENT OF ATTENTION LEVEL
AMONG CHINESE AND ISRAELI ADOLESCENTS
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Dubi Lufi, Yezreel Valley College, Yezreel - IsraelYun-Kwok Wing, Shatin Hospital, Hong Kong – China
Ngan-Yin Chan, Shatin Hospital, Hong Kong – China

The purpose of the present study was to compare the attention level of Chinese adolescents (mean age 15.03,
SD 0.83) to that of Israeli adolescents (mean age = 14.67, SD = 1.28). Participants included 386 'normal'
adolescents who responded to a computerized test assessing attention (Mathematics Continuous Performance
Test-MATH-CPT). No differences were found between boys and girls on any of the 11 main measures of the
MATH-CPT. The results showed that Israeli adolescents performed better on three of the attention measures
('overall attention level', 'consistency in response time', and 'anticipatory responses,'). The Chinese
adolescents performed better on one measure: 'consistency of reaction time along the whole test' (sustained
attention-of standard deviation). The authors discuss the results by hypothesizing that the differences
between the two groups can be explained by a possible sluggish tendency among Chinese adolescents, which
may be connected to a holistic reasoning style as compared to an analytic reasoning style among the Israelis.
The superior performance of Chinese adolescents on the 'sustained attention of standard deviation' can be
explained by the tiredness of the Israeli adolescents due to the effort they exerted during testing. The results
suggest that a well-known fact about differences between Eastern and Western cultures (holistic vs. analytic
processing) can have quantitative outcomes in the assessment of attention level.

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P1352
THE CAREGIVER OF PATIENTS "WITHOUT MEMORY": THE
ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Maria Carmina Pirozzi, ASL Napoli 2 Nord, Pozzuoli – Italy
Raffaele Felaco, ASL Napoli 2 Nord, Pozzuoli – Italy
Rosa Linda Ricci, ASL Napoli 2 Nord, Pozzuoli – Italy

Introduction. A multidisciplinary team consisting of a geriatrician and psychologists/psychotherapists related
to ASL NA2 Nord investigated the role of psychological support in caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s
disease. The literature shows that family members of Alzheimer’s disease patients develop feelings of anger,
guilt, shame and grief and, as the chronicity increases, a deep feeling of “exhaustion”. The intervention
project is to alleviate the caregiving burden. Objectives. The objective is to verify the "emotional discharge"
effects of the psychological support. A group therapy was established for 10 participants, gathering once a
week for three months. The CBI (Caregiver Burden Inventory) was given on the first and on the last therapy
meeting. The CBI measures five dimensions of caregiver burden: time spent in assistance, isolation,
physical fatigue, role conflicts and feelings of anger, guilt or shame toward their care receivers. Results.
Caregivers showed an improvement in the care burden, despite the patient’s manifestation of the disease got
worse. Due to the peculiarities of Alzheimer's disease, the group therapy has proven to be a therapeutic tool
of choice. It promotes a better management of the emotional charge allowing caregivers to come out of
isolation condition in which the disease confines both the patient and the caregiver.

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P1360
SEVEN DIMENSIONS OF SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
B16. Development and education – Other
Alexander Zelitchenko, Web Institute of Higher Psychology, Larnaca – Cyprus

Considering a psyche as a life-long process of spiritual development creates the new perspective for
evaluating the current status of state of mind as well as the directions of individual mental life and the
problems that have to be resolved by an individual in course of his(her) development. Both theoretical
framework and assessment tools are necessary here. The simplest way to describe a status of spiritual
development and evaluate it quantitatively is to 7-dimensional vector consisting of: 1) the level of moral
development; 2) the level of aesthetic development; 3) the level of development of ability to love (kindness);
4) the level of general intelligence (wisdom); 5) the level of knowledge of oneself (self-cognition); 6) the
level of social knowledge (social cognition); and 7) the professional competence. The special assessment
tool "Spiritual Meter" was elaborated to measure this 7-dimensional vector of traits. This tool includes both
the known principles of assessment and the new ones. Among the lasts comparing aesthetic choices of
respondent with ones of experts (individual of highest level of aesthetic development) and with the choices
of the representatives of different levels of aesthetic development was exploited. The theoretical background
here was realizing of the fact, which is intuitively clear but theoretically not realized completely, that
aesthetic taste may serve an indicator of the level of aesthetic development.

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P1361
DETERMINANTS OF SCREENING FOR DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES IN PRIMARY CARE
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Marjolaine M. Limbos, University of British Columbia, Vancouver – Canada
David P. Joyce, University of British Columbia, Vancouver – Canada

Recent guidelines recommend screening for developmental delays (DD) using standardized tests. Available
evidence suggests that detection of DD without such tools is inaccurate. In Canada,little is known about
current practices, knowledge, and barriers to screening by family physicians. A random survey of 1000
clinicians was conducted. Familiarity with the Nipissing District Developmental Screen (NDDS), Ages and
Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS), and the Modified
Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (MCHAT) was examined. Attitudes, beliefs and barriers to screening were
assessed byagreement with a number of statements. Logistic regression was used to determine predictors of
successful screening. A total of 252 clinicians returned the survey. Less than half used the NDDS and a
minority of clinicians were familiar with the ASQ (6%), PEDS (8%) and MCHAT (12%). The majority
believed that interventions for DD were effective, but only 1/2 felt confident in caring for DD, and 40% felt
there were insufficient resources. One quarter felt confident that they could identify DD without screening
tools. The major barriers to screening identified were lack of: time (72%), familiarity (68%), resources
(53%) and reimbursement (57%). CONCLUSION: The majority of family physicians do not use
standardized DD screening tests, and certain attitudes and beliefs can be attributed to this lack of screening.
Further dissemination of guidelines for DD screening is needed to increase screening for DD.

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P1368
SELF-BLAME, SELF-FORGIVENESS AND WELL-BEING
AMONG PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
F. Giorgia Paleari, Dept of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo, Bergamo – Italy
Angelo Compare, Dept of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo, Bergamo – Italy
Sara Melli, Villa Santa Maria Institute, Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitating Center, Tavernerio (CO) – Italy
Cristina Zarbo, Villa Santa Maria Institute, Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitating Center, Tavernerio (CO) – Italy
Enzo Grossi, Villa Santa Maria Institute, Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitating Center, Tavernerio (CO) – Italy

Parents of autistic childrentend to blame themselves for child’s disability.This dysfunctional explanation
often leads to poorer resilience and health outcomes for parents. Recent research suggests that an effective
way to mitigate the negative consequences of self-blaming is through self-forgiveness, the process whereby a
person leaves self-resentment and self-criticism while admitting one’s own possible mistakes and omissions.
Self-forgivenesshas been proved to promote a better adjustmentin people who blame themselves for life
stressors like a medical illness. Given that no study has investigated the effects of self-forgiveness among
parents of autistic children yet, the present study intended to overcome this limitation by examining whether
self-forgiveness moderates the negative associationbetween parents’ self-blame for their child disabilityand
their well-being. Forty-one parents of autistic children receiving treatment at a day care center reported their
degree of self-blame and self-forgiveness for their children’s autism as well as their level of personal wellbeing and parental distress across a number of dimensions. Results indicate that self-blame is significantly
related to personal well-being and parental distress only for parents reporting lower levels of selfforgiveness. The present findings suggest that interventions promoting self-forgiveness may help parents
with reducing negative outcomes that are associated with self-blame.

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P1369
ADJUNCTIVE BEHAVIORS IN WINNERS AND LOSERS
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Cristina Orgaz, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain
Javier Íbias, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain
Laura Gijón, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain
Ricardo Pellón, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain

The purpose of this research is the study of the adjunctive behaviors that occur during a competition game in
humans. Adjuntive behaviors occur as part of on-going behavior during schedule performance when
reinforcers are delivered intermittently, depending their topography on response availabilities (Fraley, 2003).
This type of behavior takes place frequently in humans, and its appearance depends on specific
environmental variables. In the present study we controlled some of them (i.e. the restriction of the range of
possible adjunctive behaviors in a given context and the time interval for their production) in order to
establish the influence of the feedback received (i.e. losing or winning in a competitive task) on the type and
frequency of different adjunctive behaviors (e.g. holding a pen, postural changes, tics). The results showed
that the group of participants that received a higher percentage of negative feedbacks during the task (losers)
increased gradually the frequency and duration of stereotyped behaviors and tics, unlike the group that
received a higher percentage of positive feedback (winners) who performed other kind of adjunctive
behaviors more frequently (e.g., ocular fixation on the screen, holding the pen). These results suggest that
competition influences, not only the behavior directly related to winning or losing, but those other behaviors
that are generated in the same context of competition.

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P1376
PERCEPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL JUSTICE, SYSTEM
JUSTICE AND BELIEF IN A JUST WORLD AS PREDICTORS OF
JOB SATISFACTION
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Hasan Gündüz, Adana Science and Technology Universiy, Adana – Turkey
Derya Hasta, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey

The aim of this study was toexamine the variables related to job satisfaction as predictors of job satisfaction.
The participants (100 female, 45 male) were selected from a hospital where workload was thought to
behigher than usual. The data were obtained through four self-report scales (Job Satisfaction, Perception of
Organizational Justice, System Justice, Belief in a Just World).The results of Pearson’s correlation analysis
and stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that all the variables are positively correlatedand that
these three variables predicted the job satisfaction significantly, accounting for 35 % of the total variance.
The results have important implications on industrial area and for the broader social context in general,
considering the relationship among job satisfaction and some other issues such as social and economic
adaptation,self-realization,subjectivewell-being. Yet, an experimental design allowing the manipulation of
these predictor variables would be of more conclusive.

1695

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1001 - 1500

P1379
EXTENSION PROGRAM “RINEPE” IN THE FEDERAL
UNIVERSITY OF CEARÁ BRAZIL
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Antonio Ribeiro-Tupinamba, Federal University of Ceará Brzail, Fortaleza – Brazil
Raquel Liborio-Feitosa, Federal University of Ceará Brzail, Fortaleza – Brazil
Amanda Aragão, Federal University of Ceará Brzail, Fortaleza – Brazil
João Pedro Oliveira, Federal University of Ceará Brzail, Fortaleza – Brazil

The extension program RINEPE (International Network for Studies and Research on Leadership and
Entrepreneurship) was founded in March 2007 with the objective of coordinating teaching, research and
extension on Smalland Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and leadership activities from a interdisciplinary and
intercultural viewpoint. The named program encompasses the planning, implementation and support of
teaching, research and extension activities on the following topics: Leadership, Entrepreneurship (especially
related to small business), the integration of people with disabilities in the labor market, climate,
commitment and quality of worklife. Studies and research are conducted at a national and international
perspective in Work and Organizational Psychology (WOP), Organizational Behavior and related areas.
Further out reach activities that enable the contact of the programm embersand the academic community are
developed so that they can interact, as well as apply and construct knowledge in the local organizational
reality where the program acts. The aim is also the union of professionals in psychology and related fields
through related work on the proposed themes. Efforts under this program have allowed to effectively support
local productive sector in the development of knowledge and utilization of talent for implementing new ideas
on leadership and small businesses. Added to this, the construction of specific tools for working in this sector
and the development of educational materials for dissemination and implementation of teaching these
subjects in the university and for the training at different levels, organizations and locations.

1696

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1001 - 1500

P1380
HOW DO YOU KNOW THE RANDOMIZATION IN
EXPERIMENT WAS SUCCESSFUL? A PROGRAMME TO
ESTIMATE THE PROBABILITY OF SUCCESSFUL
RANDOMIZATION AND REQUIRED SAMPLE SIZE IN
EXPERIMENT
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Chih-Long Yen, Ming Chuan University, Taoyuan County - Taiwan, Province of China
Chung-Ping Cheng, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China

Experimental research is the major way psychologists approaching casual inference. Random assignment
allows researcher to exclude the effects of possible confounding variables, therefore ensures the inference of
casual relationship of given independent and dependent variable. The successful random assignment requires
large sample size. However, as far as we know, sample sizes in most psychology experiments were small,
which may threatened the validity of casual inference. The present study developed a statistical method to
estimate the relationship between sample sizes and the probability of successful random assignment. By
using this method, the authors investigated researches of some leading experimental psychology journals
(e.g., JPSP, Psychological Science). The results indicated that little experiment satisfied the requirements of
casual inference according to sample sizes. In additions, we also developed a program, named E*Quality,
which could be used to estimate the quality of randomization (and thus the validity of casual inference) in
experiments. Given number of experimental conditions, criterion of successful randomization, and either one
of (1) sample size, or (2) probability of successful randomization, the user can calculate the rest. E*Quality
also provide a simulator which proved that our equation describing the relationship of sample size and
probability of successful randomization is valid. The details of E*Quality could be referred to:
http://140.116.183.186/EQuality/.

1697

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1001 - 1500

P1381
READING NEW WORDS: THE CHANGE FROM THE
SUBLEXICAL TO THE LEXICAL ROUTE
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Fernando Cuetos, University of Oviedo, Oviedo – Spain
Paz Suarez-Coalla, University of Oviedo, Oviedo – Spain

Reading fluency is acquired when representations of words are formed in the orthographic lexicon. How
many times a word must be read to form an orthographic representation is an extensively investigated issue,
but the results found in different studies vary widely, partly because the methodologies used measure
episodic rather than orthographic representations. The aim of this experiment was to study the formation of
orthographic representations using two different methodologies, one of them (masked priming) unaffected
by episodic memory. Thirty-two participants read aloud a list of 20 pseudowords 6 times. After reading, they
ran a selection task and a masked priming task. The percentages of success in the selection task were 80%,
suggesting that participants formed orthographic representations of the trained pseudowords, however
priming effects were not found. Two days later the same participants repeated the experiment, reading again
the pseudowords 6 times followed by the priming experiment. This time, priming effects were found since
the trained pseudowords behaved like real words. These results seems to show that the formation of
orthographic representations is longer than suggested by some methodologies, probably because they are
measuring episodic more than orthographic representations. These results also reinforce the hypothesis of the
need for a period of time to consolidate the orthographic representations. These results have important
educational implications.

1698

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1001 - 1500

P1385
PROSOCIAL MOTIVATION AND JOB PERFORMANCE: THE
MODERATING ROLE OF INTRINSIC MOTIVATION,
PERCEIVED TASK SIGNIFICANCE AND MANAGER
TRUSTWORTHINESS
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Saleheh Piryaei, School of Education, Alzahra University, Tehran – Iran
Moluk Khademi Ashkzari, School of Education, Alzahra University, Tehran – Iran
Ezzat Khademi Ashkezari, School of Education, Alzahra University, Tehran – Iran

The purpose of this study was to investigate the moderating role of intrinsic motivation, perceived task
significance and manager trustworthiness in relationship between prosocial motivation and job performance.
Prosocial motivation scale (Grant, 2008), task performance subscale (Williams & Anderson, 1991), Blais
work motivation inventory (BWMI, 1994), perceived task significance scale (Morgeson & Humphrey, 2006)
and integrity subscale of manager trustworthiness scale (Mayer & Davis, 1999) were administered to 360
(260 men & 100 female) full-time employees working in NISOC that were selected by stratified random
sampling method. The data were analyzed applying hierarchical regression analysis. Results indicated that
prosocial motivation was positively related to job performance and employee’s intrinsic motivation,
perceived task significance and manager trustworthiness can moderate this association. Present study showed
that prosocial motivation is an important factor in promoting job performance and also this relationship will
be stronger when employees have high levels of intrinsic motivation, perceived task significance and
manager trustworthiness. So, promoting employee’s intrinsic motivation, perceived task significance and
manager trustworthiness lead to more positive effects of prosocial motivation in organizations.

1699

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1001 - 1500

P1393
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATION SPIRITUALITY
WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT AND JOB STRESS
OF AGRICULTURAL BANKS STAFF
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Parviz Navidi, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan – Iran
Siroos Ghanbari, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan – Iran

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the Relationship between organization spirituality with
psychological empowerment and job stress of agricultural banks staff. Methods: This study was crosssectional design. The sample size included 175 agricultural banks staff in Hamedan city in Iran in the period
May to September 2014. Participant were selected with randomize sampling method. The utilized
instruments were three questionnaires: Milliman’s organizational spirituality, spritzers’ psychological
empowerment and HsE job stress. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, independent ttest, one-way analysis of variance, and Scheffe's Post Hoc test. Results: The relationship between
organizational spirituality, psychological empowerment and job stress was positive. (r=0.7, P<0.005) Also
based on the results of the employees of a job with spirituality organizational significant relationship.
Moreover regression results showed that 18.3% of the variance in job stress can be predicted based on
organization spirituality scores. Conclusion: spirituality is one of the most important variables affecting
worker empowerment and creative organizations that policy maker and leadership should used its maximum
power to achieve organizational goals.

1700

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1001 - 1500

P1395
THE ROLE OF INTRINSIC MOTIVATION, INFORMATION
QUALITY AND USABILITY ON E-LEARNER SATISFACTION
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Hossein Kareshki, Ferdowsi University Of Mashhad, Mashhad – Iran

In recent years, increasing attention has been devoted to virtual learning. Many researchers have looked at
satisfaction as a measure of success in e-learning system. Previous research has suggested a variety of factors
affecting user satisfaction with e-Learning. This study developed an integrated model with relation among
three dimensions: intrinsic motivation, information quality and usability on e-learning continuum. Data was
collected from 218 Undergraduate students from Hadith Sciences University in Iran. We used 4 scales for
gathering data that were reliable and valid. Data was analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple
regression analysis. The results of computing coefficient of Pearson correlation indicate that intrinsic
motivation, information quality and usability are related to satisfaction of e-learning continuum. This
predictors predicted satisfaction of e-learning continuum and usability had the biggest influence followed by
information quality and then intrinsic motivation.

1701

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1001 - 1500

P1398
EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS ON MENTAL
STATUS OF FEMALE STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIOURAL
DISORDERS
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Zahra Ghazavi, Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences, Esfahan – Iran
Fariba Taleghani, Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences, Esfahan – Iran
Fateme Keshani, Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences, Esfahan – Iran
Forooz Keshani, Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences, Esfahan – Iran

Introduction: The Preservation of health and mental health, especially among students is important, Because
they are the future of the country . In the event of damage to the mental health of students and their academic
performance is reduced. this study aimed to determine the effect of psychological interventions on mental
status of female students with behavioural disorders. Methods: This research was a clinical trial study in 80
female students (40 intervention and 40 control) were residing in the dormitory of Medical Sciences during
2010-11 which had the required conditions to enter the study program based on inclusion and exclusion
criteria. The data gathering tools was MMPI(Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) questionnaire
had 71 questions that researchers using these tools for mental status in both the intervention and control
groups before and after psychological interventions (in Group therapy 8 sessions of 45 min) data analysis
with SPSS software using descriptive and inferential statistics was performed. Results: Finding showed some
mental status criterion had an Statistically significant average difference:, the measure of paranoia, aspects of
defense and lie detector test criterion in the two intervention and control groups. (p<0/005) However, some
measures of mental status showed no statistically significant difference. Coclusion: Researchers have
suggested to do researches however as with a more widely and using a variety of other assessment tools.

1702

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1001 - 1500

P1401
POLISH ADAPTATION OF DISPOSITIONAL ENVY SCALE
(DES)
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Aneta Przepiorka, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Agata Blachnio, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland

Envy is the emotion felt towards another person if they have something that one wants to have. The main
aim of the study was to present the results of the Polish adaptation of the Dispositional Envy Scale (DES) for
measuring the tendency to feel envy. In the study 1,221 people aged 14 to 69 years took part. The scale has
been translated using the procedure back translation. The scale consists of 8 questions; it has good
psychometric properties, Cronbach's alpha was 0.86. In addition envy has a positive relationship with the
feelings of Schadenfreude, rumination and negative with age, self-esteem and optimism.

1703

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1001 - 1500

P1402
POLISH ADAPTATION OF ONLINE COGNITION SCALE
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyber space and virtual realities
Agata Blachnio, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Aneta Przepiorka, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Nazir Hawi, Notre Dame University, Zouk Mikayel – Lebanon

The main aim of the present study is to examine the Polish version of Davis’s Online Cognition Scale
(OCS). In the study 633 individuals in age of 11 – 84 years (40.3% males) took. The psychometric properties
of Polish version of OCS were investigated. The internal consistency was very good (α = 0.817). Also, the
Corrected Item-Total Correlation values ranged from 0.377 to 0.679 indicating that the scale items were
measuring the same construct, pathological Internet use. Consonant with the original version, we obtained a
four-factor model containing impulsivity, loneliness/depression, distraction, and social comfort. It was found
that the Polish version of the OCS is a valid instrument for measuring Internet addiction.

1704

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1001 - 1500

P1403
THE PREDICTORS OF INTERNET AND FACEBOOK
ADDICTION
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyber space and virtual realities
Agata Blachnio, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Aneta Przepiorka, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Mithat Durak, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Emre Senol-Durak, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Lyubomyr Sherstyuk, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland

Alongside with the increasing number of Internet users we may observe the emergence of new types of
addiction associated with the use of the Internet and social networking sites. The study is concerned with the
issue of Internet and Facebook addiction. We investigated the personality determinants and their relationship
with Facebook and Internet addiction across three different cultures: Poland, Turkey, and the Ukraine. More
than 300 participants from each country took part in the study. Our hypotheses have been supported.
Personality and lower self-esteem were predictors of the Internet and Facebook addiction. The implications
from the study will be discussed.

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1001 - 1500

P1408
A STUDY ON THE FACTORS AND TEACHING STRATEGIES
THAT INFLUENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ JOY
IN LEARNING IN JAPAN
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Kumiko Yoshitake, Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University, Nagasaki – Japan
Maori Urakawa, Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University, Nagasaki – Japan
Yuka Iwase, Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University, Nagasaki – Japan
Etsuko Hayashi, Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University, Nagasaki – Japan

The feeling of joy is essential for children to learnand it motivates their next learning. In view of the childcentered approach, we focused on children’s joy in learning in elementary schools. We did quantitative
analysis about factors that influence the students’joy in learning anddid content analysis using the stories
they wrote aboutit. We had 439 participant studentsfrom 2nd to 6th grade (230 boys and 209 girls). The
results are as follows. In the 2nd grade, students in small schoolsenjoyed learning than those in big
schools(F(1,425)=5.01,p<.01). From the 3rd to 5th grade there was no difference between those in small and
big schools. In the 6th grade, students in big schools had more fun than those in small
schools(F(1,425)=5.18,p<.01). Next, we categorized the situations that children had fun in learninginto 8.
One of categories is mental reward,which is about recognition or praise given to students by teachers and
their classmatesin learning. In 2nd grade,the rate of this categoryis 14% in small schools, whereas it is only
4% in big schools.It was suggested that personal recognitionby others would bring joy in learning in lower
grades. Whereas, high grade students would enjoy when they succeed in front of many peersor do
cooperative learning. And this is why the size of school has different effects for different graders. Based on
another content analysis, we discuss what strategy brings joy in learning and fosters their creativity in high
grade.

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1001 - 1500

P1409
A STUDY ON FACTORS AND STRATEGIES TO HAVE FUN IN
LEARNING AND TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AND
CREATIVITY IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Maori Urakawa, Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University, Nagasaki – Japan
Kumiko Yoshitake, Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University, Nagasaki – Japan
Yuka Iwase, Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University, Nagasaki – Japan
Etsuko Hayashi, Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University, Nagasaki – Japan

Learning while having fun is essential for children. In view of the child-centered approach in education, we
focused on children’s happiness in learning in elementary schools with other six countries’ researchers. We
conducted quantitative analyses to knowthe factors that influence the student’happiness, as well as,content
analysis to know the situations using the stories children wrote about. Participants were 439 students, 230
were boys and 209 were girls, from 2nd to 6th grade levels. In relation to social skills of the second graders,
there is no difference in happiness in learning between the students with high and low social skills. However,
it was found that students with low social skills from the 3rd grade level and onwards had less fun in learning
compared to those with higher social skills(in 3rd grade: F(1,316)=4.57,p<.05, 4th
grade:F(1,316)=29.21,p<.01, 5th grade:F(1,316)=11.62,p<.01,6th grade: F(1,316)=18.74,p<.01).Based on
the result of the content analysis, students in higher grades have more cooperative learning and joyful
experiences to accomplish tasks in group. In addition, they also enjoy discussing in subgroups in classes, and
stimulating each other’s idea and creating new concepts. So, it only shows that higher social skills influence
the joy in learning in higher grades. Based on another content analysis, the researchers also discuss what
strategy brings happiness in learning which can foster their collaboration and creativity in high grade.

1707

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1001 - 1500

P1411
RELATION BETWEEN ADOLESCENT’S ATTITUDE TOWARD
TIME AND THE PROCESS OF IDENTITY FORMATION
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Ryo Ishii, Nagoya University, Nagoya – Japan

Previous researches revealed the relationship between time perspective and ego-identity in Adolescents.
According to advances of study, the process of identity formation has come to get attentions. The purpose of
this study was to investigate the relation between adolescent’s attitude toward time and the process of
identity formation. Present study conducted in a cross-sectional way by using Japanese version of the
Utrecht-Management of identity commitment scale and experiential time perspective scale. A total of 46
undergraduates participated in a questionnaire survey. By means of individual sense of identity score which
measured by multidimensional ego-identity scale, participants were divided into 2 groups; a strong sense of
identity group (n=22), and a weak sense of identity group (n=24). The correlations between attitude toward
time and the process of identity formation were calculated in each group. Those correlation coefficients
revealed different relations between 2 groups. In the strong sense of identity group, commitment was
positively related to attitude toward future. In the weak sense of identity group, however, commitment was
negatively related to attitude toward present, and reconsideration of commitment was positively related to
attitude toward future and present. The function of attitude toward time in each process of identity formation
was discussed.

1708

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1001 - 1500

P1412
IMPLEMENTATION OF NEUROFEEDBACK IN TREATMENT
FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Ana Vodanović Kosić, University of Zagreb, Zagreb – Croatia
Ivana Živoder, University North, Zagreb – Croatia
Josipa Bosak, University of Zagreb, Zagreb – Croatia

Our goal is to present theoretical and empirical basis for using neurofeedback in treatment of children with
autism. Although there is no cure for autism (ASD), with early intervention and individualized, intensive and
sustained education programs and behavioral therapy, it is possible to help a child to reach a certain level of
independence and social skills. Neurofeedback (NFB) is a computerized method, based on the monitoring of
brain electrical activity (EEG) and real-time feedback. It is a process of operant conditioning that enables an
individual to control and modify his/hers own brain activity. It has developed in the United States and has
been widely excepted and proven effective in practice as well as in clinical studies and scientific research.
Results considering treatment of children with autism indicate it´s efficiency in reducing specific symptoms.
As an example, Coben and Padolsky´s (2006) research has shown a significant increase (89%) of
neuropsychological and neurophysiological indicators of ASD after neurofeedback therapy.

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1001 - 1500

P1414
CREATIVITY STIMULATING PICTURE AND PROBLEM
RELATEDNESS ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL BRAINSTORMING
PERFORMANCE
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Elvan Kiremitci, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Hamit Coşkun, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Merve Yuksel, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey

This experimental research investigated the effect of visual stimulus or picture (creativity stimulating picture
vs. noncreative picture) and problem relatedness (related problem vs. unrelated one) on the individual
brainstorming performance. The participants in the creative picture condition were seen a picture of swing
that resembled a car, whereas those in the noncreative one were seen a regular swing picture. Those in the
related problem condition were asked to generate ideas about how to improve children toys in the
kindergarten, whereas those in the unrelated one were asked to generate ideas about how to improve
conditions of pets. Results showed that creative picture enhanced the generation of a higher number of
unique and flexible ideas than noncreative one. Related problem also enhanced idea generation performance
but this effect was mediated by only persistence. No interaction effect was detected. These findings suggest
that even though both creative picture and related problem were beneficial to idea generation, underlying
mechanisms for the effects of these variables on the idea generation performance were not alike.

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1001 - 1500

P1415
A ROLE OF THE SEASONALITY AND WELLBEING ON LIFE
SATISFACTION
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Elvan Kiremitci, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Hamit Coşkun, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey

Seasonality is a kind of processes that people have some physical and psychological changes because of
seasons passings. Sesonal affective disorder is a kind of depressive disorder that people have some
depressive sypmtoms when autumn and winter seasons started and than these seasons, all sypmtoms
disappear. The aim of the present study is to find a correlation between seasonality and well-being, and to
find a role of these factors on the life satisfaction. A sample of 303 university students will complete the
questionnaires including the Demographic Scale, the Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire, the Life
Satisfaction Scale, the Brief Symptom Inventory and Subjective Well-Being Scale. According to the present
study, we expect that people will have depressive sypmtoms in the autumn and winter seasons because of
seasonality, thus their subjective and psychological well-being scores will decrease. Furthermore, when life
satisfaction scale scores were compared, we will see that scores which are about changings in the autumn
and winter seasons, will be lower than scores which are about changings in the spring and summer. The
present study will examine a correlation between seasonality and well-being, moreover their role on the life
satisfaction. We expect to find a significant association between seasonality and well-being. If this study will
be covered using by more sample than this study, it will be found greater association and results.

1711

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1001 - 1500

P1419
INDIVIDUAL BRAINSTORMING PERFORMANCE AS A
FUNCTION OF VELOCITY AND THE PROVISION OF HIGH
STANDARD
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Bilgesu Hascuhadar, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Hamit Coşkun, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Oznur Gocmen, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey

This experimental research aimed to investigate the effect of provision of standards (control vs. medium vs
very high standard) and velocity(control vs. velocity) on the idea generation performance of individual
brainstormers. The participants in the high and medium standard condition were provided information that
one could generate about 25-30 ideas or 20-25 ideas within 12 minute session, respectively. Those in control
condition were received no such information. Those in the velocity condition were led to write down their
ideas as quick as possible, whereas those in the control were received no such instruction. After that, all they
brainstormed on the ways to improve the student life in the university for 12 minutes session. Findings
showed a strong effect of standard in a way that both high and medium standard condition had higher
number of unique ideas than control one. This effect was mediated by only persistence. Those in the velocity
condition generated more ideas than those in control condition. This one was meditated by both flexibility
and persistence. No interaction effect was detected. These findings suggest that even though both provision
of high standards and velocity were beneficial to idea generation, underlying mechanisms for the effects of
these variables on the idea generation performance were different.

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1001 - 1500

P1420
THE RELATIONSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT,
JOB SATISFACTION, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND PUBLIC HEALTH
WITH BURNOUT AMONG STAFF OF SOCIAL SECURITY
ORGANIZATION
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Sadegh Jahanbakhsh Ganjeh, Kharazmi University, Tehran – Iran

This study aimed at assessing the level of Burnout and its related factors among the staff of Social security
organization in Kohgiluyeh and boyer Ahmad. Data for the study collected through a cross-sectional survey
in 2012 among a representative sample of 184 respondents in Social security organization of Kohgiluyeh and
boyer Ahmad, Iran. Samples were selected by simple random sampling method. The Research tool are
organizational commitment questionnaire (Allen and Mayer, 1984), job satisfaction questionnaire (brifield
and Roth, 1951), public health questionnaire, Burnout questionnaire (Maclash and Jackson, 1993) and social
support of Simian and his colleagues (1988). The result of this research showed that there is significant and
negative relation between the variables of social support, job satisfaction, organization commitment and
public health with Burnout. This is understood that with increasing public health, social support, job
satisfaction and organizational commitment, burnout has decreased.

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1001 - 1500

P1421
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTICIPATION IN
DECISION MAKING AND ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP
BEHAVIOR AMONG EMPLOYEES: WITH MEDIATING OF
PROCEDURAL AND PERCEIVED DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Sadegh Jahanbakhsh Ganjeh, Kharazmi University, Tehran – Iran
Sahar Jahanbakhsh Ganjeh, Yasouj University, Yasouj – Iran
Abolghasem Nouri, University of Isfahan, Isfahan – Iran
Sharife Mehdizade, PAYAM NOOR University, Tehran – Iran

This study aimed to examine the proposed model based on mediating role of procedural and perceived
distributive justice in the relationship between participation in decision making with organizational
citizenship behavior. The population of the study was all employees of Agricultural Society of Kohgiluyeh
and Boyer Ahmad in Iran in 2011. From 490 employees, 120 were selected based on simple random
sampling. Instruments used to obtain the required data were participation in decision-making inventory of
Partnel and Bell (2001), organizational citizenship behavior inventory of Smith et al (1983), distributive
justice inventory of Colquitt (2001) and Procedural justice inventory of Niehoff and Moorman (1993). Data
obtained from the questionnaires were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Baron and
Kenny (1986) and Sobelʼ s (1982) test of significance. The findings obtained based on data analysis,
supported the fitness of the proposed model. Results showed that both procedural and distributive justice
have mediating role in the relationship between participation in decision-making and organizational
citizenship behavior.

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1001 - 1500

P1422
THE REICHIAN ACADEMIC PRODUCTION RELATED TO THE
EDUCATION AREA IN BRAZIL UNIVERSITIES
B16. Development and education – Other
Sara Quenzer Matthiesen, UNESP-Rio Claro, Rio Claro – Brazil

The researches in Brazilian Universities related to Wilhelm Reich has been growing in the last years,
reaching between 1979 and 2012, a hundred of academic productions. Among them, 39 are related to the
educational area, being 29 master's degree dissertations and 10 doctorate thesis. To share the results reached
by those researchers with specialists, teachers and interested in general, evidencing Reich’s thought as a
contribution for education, consists in the objective of this research that reveals him as an author used to
think about contemporary educational themes in the Brazilian academic universe.

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P1423
THE USE AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SUBLIMINAL
PSYCHOLOGY IN THERAPY
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Raffaele Sammarco, Istituto di Psicologia Subliminale, San Vendemiano – Italy

This study aims to present an innovative theory of personality (Subliminal Psychology) and its relevant and
effective therapeutic method for the treatment of various psychological disorders. The theory is placed
among the Psychologies of Depth and uses functionally constructs such as Unconscious, Imagination,
Complex and Archetype. According to Subliminal Psychology, these psychic areas organize the personalities
in different types by the combination symbolic of Triangle, Auction and Circle. These images organizes
eight specific personality types (Emotional Keys). Now these types are able to represent the structure of the
individual personality and its intra-psychic and interpersonal dynamism. The knowledge of the keys allows
the therapist to have a diagnostic and an evolutionary understanding of the patient’s personality, and to
interact pragmatically in therapy. In fact, by these three images/symbols the therapist can constellate
technically the patient’s unconscious psychic activity and stimulate him to the recalling of events, situations
and incidents at the origin of specific issues. In this way, disturbing adaptation contents and processes
emerge from the unconsciousness. This theory provides a quick diagnostic profile of the patient, a
therapeutic action focused on the restructuring of the personality in a short time and permanent and longterm positive results.

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1001 - 1500

P1424
THE PREDICTION OF QUALITY OF LIFE BASED ON
PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AND PARTICIPATION IN
DECISION MAKING IN STAFF OF NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL
REFINING & DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Sahar Jahanbakhsh Ganjeh, Yasouj University, Yasouj – Iran

One of the objects of positive psychology approach is identifying and definition concepts that help to provide
individual health, happiness and healthy life. One of these concepts is quality of life that predict in this study
based on two variable include psychological capital and participation in decision making.This research is
correlational. The population of this study includes staff of National Iranian Oil Refining & Distribution
Company who works in 2013.440 person of them select using simple random sampling and response to
research questionnaires. The results show that is positive and significant relationship between participation in
decision making and psychological capital with quality of life and these twovariables predict quality of life.
Enhancement of participation in decision making and psychological capital due to increase employee's
quality of life.

1717

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1001 - 1500

P1425
CULTURAL PROFILES OF MIDDLE SCHOOLS.
COMPARATIVE POINT OF VIEW
B16. Development and education – Other
Aleksandra Tłuściak-Deliowska, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw –
Poland
Urszula Dernowska, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw – Poland

Schools, like other organizational systems, develop their own cultures. Organizational culture is defined as
assumptions, beliefs and values shared by members of a group or an organization. The culture of a school
can be considered as a tool for improving schools. In order to work out deliberate plans with teachers in
changing schools systematically through creating a strong culture is useful to identify the structure of school
culture. This study investigated teachers’ perception of school culture. This approach provides important
information about schools and teachers perception of theirs workplace. Research was conducted using a
quantitative design. The School Culture Survey (Gruenert, Valentine, 1998) was used with teachers from
five middle schools, which were selected to create a sample that would enable exploring the school culture in
very different settings. Teachers assessed the six factors of school culture: (1) collaborative leadership, (2)
teacher collaboration, (3) professional development, (4) unity of purpose, (5) collegial support, (6) learning
partnership. Data analyses showed that: (1) the school culture profiles have different scores on the six
cultural dimensions, (2) some specific elements of school culture are lacking in the schools. Results of
ANOVA test indicated differences between schools. The delineated profiles of culture of five schools will be
presented and discussed. Implications for practice will be suggested based upon literature and data.

1718

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1001 - 1500

P1427
A PICTURE OF SMALL SCHOOL. INSIGHT INTO SCHOOL
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND WORKPLACE OF
COMMUNITY HIGH JUNIOR SCHOOL
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Aleksandra Tłuściak-Deliowska, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw –
Poland
Urszula Dernowska, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw – Poland

The aim of our poster presentation is to analyze some dimensions of school learning environment and
workplace of small High Junior School. This school is a unique place not only because of its size and
location, but most of all because it is rooted in local community – parents association in 2001 saved it and
made the school exists till today. It is managed by association not local government. For these reasons we
have selected this school to present its profile. In this poster we will concentrate on the following areas: (1)
students’ perception of school climate, (2) bulling behaviors among students (3) socio-moral approval of
aggressive behaviors among students, (4) teachers’ perception of organizational culture and (5) teachers’ job
satisfaction. Teachers and students data were collected through anonymous surveys. The findings of this
study suggest that: (1) students are satisfied with their school, (2) the frequency and intensity of antisocial
behaviors in this school is low, (3) students demonstrate higher levels of acceptance for milder forms of
aggression than for more extreme manifestations of violence, (4) teachers assessed the culture of this school
as collaborative and (5) teachers are satisfied with their job. This results gives evidence that parents and local
community could allow the existence of school institution.

1719

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1001 - 1500

P1429
FACEBOOK USE AND SELF-IMAGE AMONG ADOLESCENTS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Camille Giroux-Benoit, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières – Canada
Anik Ferron, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières – Canada
Yvan Lussier, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières – Canada
Christopher Naud, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières – Canada
Audrey Brassard, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke – Canada

Facebook is the most popular social network in the world. It has been the subject of more than 600 studies
over the past 4 years. Teenagers are heavy users. Among teenage girls, appearance exposition on Facebook
is related to body dissatisfaction (Meier & Gray, 2014). The present study aims to document the links
between the use of Facebook, self-image and hypersexualization. The sample consists of 784 adolescents
(270 boys and 514 girls), with an average age of 16 years. Participants answered an online questionnaire on
FluidSurveys software. Results reveal that the more teens are dependent to Facebook, the more they report
abandonment anxiety in their attachment, the worst is their body image and self-esteem and the more they
display sexualized behavior. Also, the level of jealousy that teens express to their partners about their
Facebook use is related to the same variables. Self-disclosure on Facebook is also related to body
dissatisfaction, as well as sexualized behavior. Finally, the more respondents indicate that their partner
complain about their use of Facebook, the more they report sexualized behavior. Furthermore, sending
sexualized pictures of themselves on Internet is associated with a greater dependence on social networks.
The discussion illustrates that social networks are a significant component in youth socialization process.

1720

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1001 - 1500

P1438
PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLING DUE TO ARIPIPRAZOLE: TWO
CASES
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Alper Evrensel, Üsküdar University, Istanbul - TurkeyGökçe Cömert, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey

Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic agent which has partial agonistic effect on dopamine D2 and D3
receptor. It is effective in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Due to its partial agonistic
effect, hyperactivity of dopamine may occur in the mesolimbic pathway. In the literature, there are few case
reports about pathological gambling due to aripiprazole. In this article two case reports with a tendency to
gambling and alcohol abuse under treatment of aripiprazole who show pathological gambling behavior are
reported. Cases have a history of gambling in the past. Due to the use of aripiprazole, pathological gambling
behavior occurs quickly and with discontinuation of aripiprazole it ended completely. In spite of its very low
therapeutic drug monitorization (TDM) level, aripiprazole may cause this. Aripiprazole causes pathological
gambling by forming hyperdopaminergic condition in the mesolimbic dopaminergic pathway. Aripiprazole
should be recommended carefully to the patients who are impulsive and have a history of alcohol / substance
abuse.

1721

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1001 - 1500

P1439
FORMATION OF THE ORTHOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATIONS.
THE ROLE OF PHONOLOGY
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Paz Suárez-Coalla, University of Oviedo, Oviedo – Spain
Fernando Cuetos, University of Oviedo, Oviedo – Spain

Reading through the lexical route requires the availability of orthographic representations of words. The way
in which these representations are developed is a hotly debated topic; however it could be possible to find
differences marked by the existence or not existence of previous phonological representations. The aim of
this study was to compare the formation of orthographic representations depending on the presence of
phonological representation. Two groups of 24 university students each one participated in an experiment in
which they had to store the orthographic representation of 12 unfamiliar words (half short and half long).
The first group of students had to perform a task of repetition aloud (10 times), in order to form new
phonological representation of the words; after that, they also had to read those words 10 times, using the
experimental program DMDX. The second group of participants only had to read the words 10 times, in this
case without repetition. Participants who had received phonological training formed the orthographic
representation faster than participants without training, as indicated by the decrease in length effects
(differences between short and long words disappeared quickly). These results indicate the important role of
phonology in the formation of orthographic representations.

1722

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1001 - 1500

P1440
HOW ADOLESCENT´S STEREOTYPES AFFECT THEIR
BEHAVIOURAL TENDENCIES TOWARDS IMMIGRANT
GROUPS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Isabel Cuadrado, University of Almería, Almería – Spain
Andreea Alexandra Constantine, University of Almería, Almería – Spain
Rubén Ibáñez, University of Almería, Almería – Spain

Cross- cultural misunderstandings often manifest first during adolescence. Understanding the underlying
mechanism of adolescent´s behaviour towards immigrants may help the facilitation of harmonious
intercultural relationships. This study analyses how adolescent´s stereotypes regarding immigrant´s morality,
sociability and competence influence behavioural tendencies towards them and the role of positive and
negative emotions in this relationship. Two hundred thirty one Spanish adolescents completed a
questionnaire about two immigrant groups (Ecuadorians -a valued group, and Moroccans- a devalued group),
rating stereotype traits, emotions and behavioural tendencies (active and passive facilitation, and active and
passive harm). The results revealed that emotions mediate stereotypes-behaviours relationship. Positive
emotions mediated the effect of perceived morality and sociability on active facilitation behaviours and of
perceived competence on passive facilitation behaviours. Negative emotions mediated the effect of the
stereotypes on harm behaviours. High levels of perceived morality and/or sociability reduced negative
emotions, which in turn reduced active harm behaviours. The same process applies to perceived competencepassive harm behaviours link. These findings offer an insight into how adolescent´s stereotypes and
emotions impact their social interaction and they have practical implications for applied issues on different
context (i.e., school).

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1001 - 1500

P1441
DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF STATUS AND COMPETITION ON
PERCEIVED THREAT TOWARD THREE IMMIGRANT GROUPS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Isabel Cuadrado, University of Almería, Almería – Spain
Rubén Ibáñez, University of Almería, Almería – Spain
Andreea Alexandra Constantin, University of Almería, Almería – Spain

Perceived threat is one of the most important psychosocial variables in the study of intergroup relations.
However, the effect of sociostructural variables on perceived threat has not been studied considering
immigrant groups.This research seeks to test the influence of status and intergroup competition in perceived
threat (realistic and symbolic) toward three immigrant groups (Moroccans, Ecuadorians, and Romanians).
Spanish participants (n = 118) read three online fictitious newspapers articles about each immigrant
group.Depending on the experimental condition, immigrants were presented as people with high or low
status, and high or low intergroup competition. Next, the participants rated their perception about elicited
threat by each group.Results show that status influenced more than competition on perceived threat.
Concretely, high-status immigrant groups generated higher symbolic threat than low-status immigrant
groups. Moreover, under high-status conditions, groups with high intergroup competition elicited more
realistic threat than low-competition groups.The Moroccan group elicited more symbolic threat than the
other groups. Ecuadorians were the group that generated less realistic threat. These findings allow us to
understand how sociostructural variables affect to perceived threat taking into account immigrant groups.
Moreover, our results confirm that participants’ perceptions vary depending on the immigrant group.

1724

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1001 - 1500

P1443
PARENTAL ATTACHMENT STYLE, COMMUNICATION
FREQUENCY WITH PARENTS, ATTITUDES OF COPING WITH
STRESS AND UNIVERSITY ADJUSTMENT IN FIRST-YEAR
COLLEGE STUDENTS
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Selin Yilmaz, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Meltem Anafarta Şendağ, Ufuk University, Ankara – Turkey

Bowlby emphasized that the attachment has started in first period of life and that is a process of giving to
feeling of confidence to baby. Adjustment which provides with forming good relationship with
himself/herself and the others is an important term. Coping with term is cognitive and behavioral efforts
when the persons use some situations forcing to use their resources. In this study aims to learn how
attachment styles of persons affect coping ways and adjustment processes. The purpose of this study is to
examine corelation between parental attachment styles, parental communication frequency and attitudes of
coping with stres, university adjustment in beginners students to university (preparatory class and 1. class).
The samples consist of 263 students training in private and public universities in Turkey. For this study four
different questionarre will be used, these are, Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment, Adjustment to
University Scale, Inventory of Coping Styles with Stress and Demographic Scale. . According to study, we
expect that reveale significant differences between secure and insecure groups in terms of adjustment to
university and attitudes of coping with stress. Adjustment scores of securely attached groups will be higher
than insecurely attached groups. In addition, secure students will more use problem-focused coping ways:
such as, active planning and external help than insecure students. The results will be discussed and brought
forward proposals.

1725

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1001 - 1500

P1452
PSYCHOLOGICAL INFLEXIBILITY AND DISTRESS IN
FEMALES WITH FIBROMYALGIA, CANCER AND HEALTHY
CONTROLS
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Francesca Venditti, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy
Olivia Bernini, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy
Monica Romoli, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy
Carmen Berrocal, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy

Psychological inflexibility (PI) has emerged as an important process in understanding adjustment to different
medical conditions. The objective of this study was to explore whether the effects of PI on psychological
distress is moderated by the clinical condition and healthy status. Participants were 257 females (mean age =
42.8 years; SD = 14.5): 91 patients with fibromyalgia, 71 with cancer, and 95 healthy females. Each group
was split off on two subgroups (high and low PI) according to scores on the Acceptance and Action
Questionnaire-II. Participants also completed measures of anxiety and depression. Between-groups
differences on depression and anxiety were explored by means of ANCOVA. The effects of the interaction
between the health condition and PI factors were not statistically significant. The results showed a significant
main effect of PI on both anxiety and depression scores. Women with high levels of PI showed higher levels
of anxiety and depression than women with low PI. The results also showed a significant effect of the health
condition on depression, with patients with fibromyalgia yielding higher levels of depression than the other
groups. Findings in this study support PI as a general risk factor for a poorer emotional adjustment,
regardless of the clinical condition or healthy status. The findings also suggest that depression in females
with fibromyalgia may be related to other processes or characteristics that are specific for this group of
patients.

1726

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1001 - 1500

P1453
EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF EATING DISORDERS: THE WEIGHT
OF THE PSYCOLOGIST IN A DAY HOSPITAL OF NUTRITION
SCIENCE
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Rachele Lombardi, Azienda Sanitaria, ASL Na2Nord, Giugliano in Camoania (NA) – Italy
Giovanni Iacomino, Azienda Sanitaria, ASL Na2Nord, Giugliano in Camoania (NA) – Italy
Mariacarmina Pirozzi, Azienda Sanitaria, ASL Na2Nord, Giugliano in Camoania (NA) – Italy
Anna De Rosa, Azienda Sanitaria, ASL Na2Nord, Giugliano in Camoania (NA) – Italy
Arianna Cristiano, Azienda Sanitaria, ASL Na2Nord, Giugliano in Camoania (NA) – Italy
Monica Terlizzi, Azienda Sanitaria, ASL Na2Nord, Giugliano in Camoania (NA) – Italy
Raffaella Comune, Azienda Sanitaria, ASL Na2Nord, Giugliano in Camoania (NA) – Italy

Given the scarcity of studies on screenings for eating behavior disorders in the Campania region, we
designed a clinical observation of this phenomenon in order to identify the needs of the community and the
most appropriate responses based on the needs of the patients. A multidisciplinary team consisting of a
medical dietician, a nutritional biologist, and psychologists administered the EDI-2 ( Eating Disorder
Inventory- 2 , Garner) to a sample of 150 patients ranging in age from 11 to 66 years old presenting,
spontaneously or otherwise, at the Nutritional Sciences Clinic of ASL Napoli 2 Nord. The goal of the
research was to highlight how many people presenting at the clinic had developed clinical or subclinical
forms of eating disorders. The methodology involved two stages: obtaining medical history and the initial
visit, followed by a counseling interview with the psychologist and the administration of EDI-2 in
accordance with the privacy policy. The survey found that 41% of patients presenting to the nutritional
sciences clinic provided test answers that clearly suggested evidence of an eating disorder, while 39%
evidenced an alteration in eating behavior. The data were elaborated by SPSS. This finding suggests
deepening the scope of the questioning that the patient exhibits when presenting at the first nutritional visit
and that adding psychological evaluation at this moment facilitates early diagnosis of eating disorders.

1727

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1001 - 1500

P1454
DISCOUNTING INVENTORY: NEW INSTRUMENT TO
MEASURE THE DISCOUNTING RATE
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Marta Malesza, University of Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland
Maria Maczuga, University of Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland

Discounting paradigm refers to the decision making process. Discounting is primarily a name for the process
concerning the decreasing of subjective value attached to rewards or losses accompanying the delay of
gaining them. The aim of this project was to develop a Discounting Questionnaire that would allow for
measuring the individual differences in the discounting pace. It was devoted to constructing a tool different
from traditional means of measuring the discounting pace. The primary reason for creating such a research
tool is the need for a universal way of measuring individual differences in discounting that is independent of
arbitrarily assumed types of rewards, delays, effort etc.Here, four studies (total N = 2978) examined the
structure, reliability, and validity of the subscales in both community and student samples. In Studies 1 and
2, structural analyses yielded four factors with the final 48 items loading appropriately on their respective
factors. Study 3 confirmed that the resulting inventory subscales map well onto the longer standard
measures. Study 4 validated the inventory subscales against informant ratings. Together, these studies
indicate that the inventory provides efficient, reliable, and valid measure of the discounting trait. The
Discounting Questionnaire could become an additional tool for diagnosis and therapy effectiveness tracking.

1728

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1001 - 1500

P1455
RELATING ETHICAL CLIMATE, ORGANIZATIONAL JUSTICE
PERCEPTIONS, PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT BREACH AND
LEADER-MEMBER EXCHANGE (LMX) IN ROMANIAN
ORGANIZATIONS
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Lior Oren, Ariel University, Ariel – Israel
Aharon Tziner, Netanya Academic College, Netanya – Israel
Cristinel Vasiliu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest – Romania
Mihai Felea, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest – Romania

Psychological contract breach (PCB) received theoretical and research attention due to its prevalence and its
severe individual and organizational consequences. Responding to calls to study organizational contexts and
theoretically based moderators on employee’s reactions to PCB, the current study investigated the
associations between PCB and LMX as well as organizational justice and the moderation of perceived
ethical climate (PEC) on these associations. A research questionnaire measuring the study variables was
filled by 716 participants. Regression analyses were executed to examine the research hypotheses. PCB was
negatively related to LMX and organizational justice. In addition, PEC moderated the associations between
PCB and LMX as well as procedural and interactional justice. Findings are discussed and theoretical as well
as practical implications are suggested.

1729

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1001 - 1500

P1461
DOES HAVING A PET MAKE PEOPLE HAPPIER, AND WHY?
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ROLE OF MATERIALISM
AMONG HONG KONG CHINESE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Hiu Ming Apesta Chung, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Qian Wang, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

There is evidence that having a pet may benefit people’s well-being. This study examined materialism as a
mediator in the link of having a pet to subjective happiness. Hong Kong Chinese young adults reported on
their pet ownership (n=125, 69 females; Mage=27.09 years, SD=5.32 for non-pet-owners, and n=83, 40
females; Mage=29.07 years, SD=5.42 for pet-owners), happiness and materialism. Pet-owners also reported
on their perceived comfort from pets. Happiness and materialism were related among both non-pet-owners,
r=-.70, and pet-owners, r=-.83, ps<.001. Regression analyses showed that after adjusting for age, gender,
education, income and marital status, pet ownership (no=0, yes=1) predicted happiness, β=.79, and
materialism β=-.87,ps<.001. When materialism was tested as the mediator, it predicted happiness, β=-.85,
p<.001, and the link of pet ownership to happiness became non-significant, β=.06, p>.05. Among petowners, after adjusting for age, gender, education, income and marital status, the greater their perceived
comfort from pets, the greater their happiness, β=.55,while the lesser their materialism, β=-.68,ps<.001.
When materialism was tested as the mediator, it predicted happiness, β=-.87, p<.001, and the link of
perceived comfort from pets to happiness became non-significant, β=-.04, p>.05. The findings suggest that
having a pet, especially when pet-owners perceive great comfort from their pets, may make people happier
as it disengages people from materialism.

1730

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1001 - 1500

P1462
WHY ARE HONG KONG CHINESE LESS HAPPY THAN
GERMANS? THE ROLE OF MATERIALISM
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Hiu Ming Apesta Chung, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Qian Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Attitudes and values contribute to cross-cultural differences in subjective happiness, besides economic and
sociopolitical factors. This study compared community convenience samples of Hong Kong (HK) Chinese
(n=208, 109 females; Mage=27.88 years, SD=5.43) and German young adults (n=230, 119 females;
Mage=28.89 years, SD=6.89)in their happiness and materialism. It was expected that despite both living in
developed societies, HK Chinese (vs. German) young adults may be less happy while more materialistic;
materialism may mediate the link of cultural group to happiness. On a 7-point scale, HK Chinese reported to
be less happy (M=3.81, SD=2.27) than Germans (M=4.70, SD=2.12), t(436)=-4.21, p<.001. On a 4-point
scale, HK Chinese reported to be more materialistic (M=2.68, SD=.97) than Germans (M=2.34, SD=.96),
t(436)=3.74, p<.001. Happiness and materialism were related in both HK, r=-.92, and Germany, r=-.92,
ps<.001. Regression analyses showed that after adjusting for age, gender and marital status, cultural group
(HK=0, Germany=1) predicted happiness, β=.19,and materialism, β=-.17,ps<.001. When materialism was
tested as the mediator, it predicted happiness, β=-.92, p<.001, and the link of cultural group to happiness
became non-significant, β=.03, p>.05. The findings suggest that one reason why HK Chinese (vs. German)
young adults are less happy may lie in their greater engagement in materialism.

1731

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1001 - 1500

P1463
LINK BETWEEN SYMPTOMS OF
IMPULSIVENESS/HYPERACTIVITY AND AGGRESSIVE
BEHAVIOURS FOR GIRLS WHO LIVE IN REHABILITATION
CENTRES
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Samuel Giroux, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal – Canada
Émile Cogné, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal – Canada
Nicholas Despars, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal – Canada
Marie-Claude Guay, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal – Canada

Attention-deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) or with impulsiveness can be linked to symptoms of
reactive aggressive behaviours. Since studies on ADHD often use samples comprised of boys only,
symptoms for girls aren’t well documented. Therefore, the goal of this study is to better document ADHD
symptoms and aggressive behaviours for girls. Methodology: 16 teenagers (girls between 13 and 18) who
live in rehabilitation centres in Montreal were selected for this study. Youth workers in charge of the
participants completed the Conners 3 questionnaire (2008), as well as the Dodge and Coie aggression
questionnaire (1987). Results: Bivariate correlations show a significant link (r=0.830, p<0.01) between
ADHD symptoms and aggressive behaviours. We also noticed that the more symptoms are present, the more
girls tend to have reactive aggressive behaviours (r=0.616, p<0.05). Conclusion: Results of this study, which
was conducted only for girls, coincide with the results from studies on boys. They show that the more girls
have ADHD symptoms, the more likely they are to have reactive aggressive behaviours. In many cases, this
form of aggression is an impulsive and defensive response against a perceived threat. In fact, youth who
suffer from ADHD tend to make misinterpretations when in conflict situations.

1732

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1001 - 1500

P1464
COMMON PROBLEMS FOR SOCIAL CONSENSUS BUILDING
IN DIFFERENT SOCIAL PROBLEMS
F11. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Etsuko Yoshida, University of Tokyo, Chiba – Japan

This study examine value judgment related to policy making process, to compare the disaster and pollution,
environmental infrastructure improvement which is related on environmental problems, and extract the issue
which is needed to solve on regulation matters that is commonly laid between different social problems for
social consensus building. The disaster and pollution, environmental infrastructure improvement are has high
individuality and if we investigate deeper and deeper each of them, it is difficult to find the common matter,
but it is able to find the way of improve for management of symptomatic treatment to address with the view
point of the structure of occurrence of problem and inequality of regulation, communication. The results
reveal that value judgment on policy making process is need to be concern social needs and feeling of
victims resignation which is supported by scientific evidence. Key words: Environmental problems, Social
needs, scientific evidence, Social consensus building, Resignation

1733

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1001 - 1500

P1467
ACHIEVEMENT GOALS, EXPATRIATE CAREER
COMMITMENT AND RE-EXPATRIATE WILLINGNESS AMONG
SELF-INITIATED TAIWANESE EXPATRIATES: THE ROLE OF
AUTONOMOUS MOTIVATION IN THE MODERATED
MEDIATION MODEL
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Hsin-Pei Wu, Asia University, Taichung - Taiwan, Province of China
Luo Lu, National Taiwan University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

More and more Taiwanese employees voluntarily accept and/or apply for expatriation assignments. This type
of self-initiated expatriates is very different from the traditional expatriates. In response to the scarcity of
empirical research, especially non-Western studies, we proposed a quantitative research to explore the
relations of achievement goals, expatriate career commitment and re-expatriate willingness among selfinitiated Taiwanese expatriates in terms of self-determination theory. Besides, a goal-based autonomous
motivation may enhance the relationship between achievement goals and expatriate career commitment by
holding highly self-determination volition as an autonomy-supportive moderator. The study collected data
from 283 Taiwanese expatriates working in China, including 178 self-initiated expatriates (called SIEs), 92
non-self-initiated expatriates and 13 unidentified ones. The valid response rate from SIEs was 62.89%.
Results revealed that learning-oriented achievement goal was the most important predictor for Taiwanese
SIEs’ expatriate career commitment and re-expatriate willingness. Furthermore, autonomous motivation was
an autonomy-supportive manner for the moderated mediation model, and it had positively effect on
predicting expatriate career commitment as well as re-expatriate willingness.

1734

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1001 - 1500

P1469
DEVELOPMENT OF ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTATION FROM
ADOLESCENCE TO ADULTHOOD
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Andrea E. Steiger, University of Zurich, Zurich – Switzerland

Achievement orientation - defined as a personality trait to be persistent, ambitious and hardworking - is
considered as crucial for building up learning potential. Since empirical results show that the developmental
change during adolescence is essential in the prediction of life outcomes the question arises whether
interindividual differences in the intraindividual developmental trajectories of achievement orientation in
adolescence predict achievement orientation in the job 22 years later and whether the development in
adolescence is influenced by gender and critical life incidents. Data were used from a large longitudinal data
set of 1,523 individuals followed from age 13 to age 35. Achievement orientation was measured annually
from age 13 to 16 and once in adulthood, at age 35. Second-order latent growth curve models and group
comparisons between females and males were estimated. Several important results emerged. First,
trajectories in adolescent achievement orientation varied significantly between individuals. Second, girls and
boys did not differ in their achievement orientation at the beginning of adolescence but boys showed a
stronger decline in achievement orientation than girls. Third, whereas girls’ achievement orientation
development seemed unaffected by critical life incidents, the experience of such incidents had a clear
negative effect on the boys’ developmental trajectory. Fourth, both females and males’ achievement
orientation baseline level were prospectively related to job achievement orientation in adulthood but only the
developmental trajectory of males influenced individual differences in job achievement orientation in
adulthood, at age 35.

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1001 - 1500

P1470
THE EFFECT OF EXPRESSIVE ART THERAPY ON FLOW
STATE AND THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Ayşe Kaya Goktepe, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey

Differentiating structure of family, economic problems, transformation of social values, increasing needs of
human being, waning social relations and complicated problems increased the level of demand for
psychotherapy in daily life. In this regard, new pursuits of psychotherapeutic approaches are released.
Classical approaches in psyhotherapy sometimes be insufficient to cure trauma, autism and such kind of
psychological disorders. In this manner, it is better to manage therapeutic process via mediators. Therapist
should be rigorous when he works with clients who have PTSD. Working with traumatized person looks like
walking in the field fullfilled with mines, so the therapist must be very careful. Traumatized person can be
dissociative suddenly when he talks about his trauma. Cognitive Behavioral therapy goes over the
conversation between client and therapist, and it sometimes fails. Thus, new pursuits in psychotherapy have
released. Expressive art therapy is one of the new forms of therapies in Turkey. According to American Art
Therapy Association (1969): “Art Therapy is a mental health profession in which clients, facilitated by the
Art Therapist, use art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork to explore their feelings,
reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills,
improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem”. Art therapy is a way of expression for
a who have difficulty to express their feelings with words. Art therapy aims to help to provide emotional
wellbeing, to increase level of personal insight, to bolster personal development as similarly as the other
therapuetic approaches aims to do. Art therapy can be applied on children, adults, families and groups
(Malchiodi, 1998). Art therapy gives person opportunity to discover person’s unique intuition, imagination
via focusing on “here and now” and to get rid off crude rationalism, prejudices, blockages of words
(Silverstone, 2009). It is less threatening to work via artistic constituent and it makes easy to express
emotional blockages.Puig et al. (2006) has indicated a research about the effects of art therapy on
psychological well-being, sprituality, emotional expression on 39 people who have lung cancer. Participants
were surprised about the increased level of psychological well-being and they consider disease as an
opportunity for a personal growth. The results of this research show that art therapy has positive effect on
psychological well being via decreasing the level of anxiety, depression, anger, bewilderment and hostility
(Puig et. al.,2006). Another research shows that art therapy has a positive effect on well-being of Turkish
adolescents at significant level (Oğuz and Duran, 2006). Flow is a mental state in which internal and external
attention increases, perception of time disappeares, and person focuses on his occupation via being isolated
from the environment. Person should have to carry out occupation and enjoy it in order to experience flow
state.Thus, person should have to focus on special purpose occupation utterly, and to lose self-consciousness
via transformation of the perception of time (Csikszentmihalyi, 2005). Nakamura and
Csikszentmihályi(1990) identify six characteristicsof flow experience as follows: 1) a loss of reflective selfconsciousness; 2) a sense of personal control or agency over the situation or activity; 3) intense and focused
concentration on the present moment; 4) a distortion of temporal experience, one's subjective experience of
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experience; 6) merging of action and awareness. Lee (2013) conducted research on Korean refugee children
who have adjustment problems in USA. The results show that children have insight into the difficulties of
life, enhance coping mechanisms toward possible risk factors who experienced flow state in art therapy
sessions. They stated that being hero in a game gave them opportunity to experience feeling of power. It is
observed that the duration of participants’ attention is stranged out and they experienced the feeling of
conversion of time. In a brief, experience of flow state gave opportuniy to improve insight into coping with
the adaptation problems in relation with migration (Lee, 2013). Chilton (2013) conducted a research in
which pariticipants build temples in order to express love and humanity. Those temples are composed with
natural matters like metal cans, feather etc. Therapy sessions started with soft music and meditation. At the
end of the sessions, participants indicated that they experienced flow state when they were painting metals
with bright colours in accompany with soft music. Psychological well-being has six components which are
self-acceptance, personal growth, purpose in life, environmental master, autonomy, and positive relations
with others respectively (Ryff ve Kyess, 1995). Person should struggle in order to reach freedom of action
and realize his unique abilities. According to the this six-faceted model person should consider himself and
previous experiences positively, feel ongoing personel development, openness to new experiences, believe
purpose in life, have positive relations with others, find appropiate environment for his psychological wellbeing, make decisions autonomously (Chen ve ark., 2012).Ryan ve Huta (2009) have proved that well being
is related with healty functions and this cannot be defined as mere happiness. According to this study
through happiness it cannot be determined neither well being nor psychopathology. A healthy psychological
development and well being should include awareness, autonomy, competence and social relatedness that are
also related with happiness. This study seeks to examine the effecst of expressive art therapy on flow state
and psychological well being. In this regard, two different scales were applied on 42 freshman students at
one Foundation University in Istanbul by using pre-test post-test methods. Three art therapy sessions are
implied on experimental group students, but control group students didn’t attend the art therapy sessions.
Two scales which were proved by tests of validity and reliability to test independent and dependent variables
hypothesized for this research were used. Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS) and Dispositional Flow
Scale–2 (DFS-2) and Flow State Scale–2 (FS-2) were the two Likert-type scales applied on the experimental
group and control group to measure level of psychological well-being and the level of flow state
respectively. Besides possible effects of demographic variables which are gender, age, department of
education, level of perceived income, place of residence, state of living with/out family, type of family, and
job on flow state and psychological well being are examined.The results show that there is a significant
difference between the pre-test results and post-test results of experiment group students in the level of flow
state(Z=-2,352; P =.019: P<.05).Similarly, Chilton (2013) and Lee (2013) found positive significant
relationship between art therapy and the level of flow state. On the other hand, there is a significant
difference between the control group students and experiment group students withregarding thelevel of pretest results of flow state and (U=133,00: P=,028; P<.05). However there is not significant difference between
the control group students’ and experiment group students’ the pre-test results of dispositional flow state
scale (U=376,00: P=,057; P>.05). There is a significant difference between the control group students and
experiment group students withregarding thelevel of post-test results of flow state (U=186,50: P=,392;
P>.05). There is not significant difference between the control group students’ and experiment group
students’ the post-test results of dispositional flow state scale(U=197,00: P=,554; P >.05).However, there is a
significant difference pretest results and posttest results of experiment group students withregarding the
scores of psychological wellbeing scale( (13)= 134,041: P=,000; P <.05). This result corresponds with the
results of previous researches about the positive effects of art therapy on psychological well-being (Oğuz &
Duran, 2006), (Puig et. al., 2006). Interestingly, There is a significantbetween control group students and
experiment group students withregarding the pre-test scores of the psychological well being scale(U=118,00;
P=,010; P<.05). There is not any significant difference between control group students and experiment group
students withregarding the post-test scores of the psychological well being scale (U=188,00; P=,414;

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P>.05).There is no corrrelation between flow state(P=,343; P>.05), dispositional flow state (P=,705; P>.05)
and psychological well being at significant level withregarding the pretest results.There is no corrrelation
between flow state(P=,145; P>.05),dispositional flow state (P=,138; P>.05) and psychological well being at
significant level withregarding the pretest results. Thus, it can be said that psychological well being and flow
state are independent. Expressive art therapy is applied on people who have difficulty to express their
emotions with words, and it has meaningful therapeutic results on the clients. According to DSM – V
criteria, art therapy can be used for people who have I-axis group of disorders which are anxiety disorders,
mood disorders respectively. On the other hand, therapist should be very careful working with clients who
have PTSD, because client may have conversive attack due to the challenging previous experience. Art
therapy can be applied on II axis disorders such as Borderline Personality disorder, Narcissistic Personality
disorders, but it is suggested to combine art therapy with dialectical approach.

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P1471
PSYCHOLOGICAL FLEXIBILITY AND COPING IN FEMALES
WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS: DO BOTH CONSTRUCTS MEASURE
THE SAME?
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Olivia Bernini, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy
Cristina Belviso, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy
Teresa Rivas, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain
Carmen Berrocal, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy

The Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II) measures psychological inflexibility (PI). PI entails
the dominance of private experiences over chosen values and contingencies in guiding action. PI has
emerged as a compelling construct to explain psychological distress (PD). However, the incremental validity
of the AAQ-II to explain PD above and beyond other related and well-established constructs, such as coping,
is relatively unclear. This study explored whether AAQ-II scores significantly contributed to explain PD
above and beyond coping in females with endometriosis. A total of 298 females with endometriosis
completed the AAQ-II, self-report measures of cop-ing and PD. Correlation coefficients were conducted to
explore the relations of PI with coping. Hierarchical Regression Analyses were conducted to examine the
unique contribution of AAQ-II scores to explain PD. Higher scores on the AAQ-II significantly correlated
with greater levels of dysfunctional coping and with lower levels of problem- and emotion-focused coping.
PI contributed to explain a significant percentage of the variance in PD, above and beyond coping.
Furthermore, PI explained a higher percentage of the variance in PD than measures of coping. Findings from
this study support the incremental validity, and hence the theoretical utility of PI, to explain PD above and
beyond coping.

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P1473
THE ROLE OF FAMILY IN FORMING FRIENDSHIP DYADS IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Jovana Trbojevic, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia
Jelica Petrovic, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia
Marija Zotovic, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia

Friendship dyads as a specific form of interpersonal relationships influence social, emotional, and cognitive
development starting from early childhood. Family as the first social system where person belongs has a
relevant effect on establishing social relationships such as friendship dyads. This study examines the effects
of family on the formation of friendship dyads in children of the first grade of primary school. The sample
consisted of one hundred and one children (average age of 7.5), of which 48.5% were boys and 51.5% girls.
By pairing children into pairs on the basis of sociometric technique, we obtained a total of 38 friendship
dyads. Variables in the study were: family status (complete or incomplete family) and both parents' level of
education. Results from Wilcoxon test showed that children form a friendship dyad based on a similar family
status (Z = -. 24, p = .81) and parental level of education (Z = -1.50, p = .13, Z = -. 41, p = .68). Parents
influence the child’s choice of a friend by organizing play dates after school with children whose parents
have similar cultural - educational level or interests and family surroundings in which child learns necessary
competences relevant for forming friendship dyads. In early childhood when first real friendship dyads are
formed, family has strong influence on the child’s choice of a friend, influence that with age and
development of a child decreases but never disappears.

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P1479
KNOWING YOU, KNOWING ME (KYKM): A COMMUNICATION
STRATEGY TO PROMOTE WELL-BEING IN MOTHERS AND
THEIR DAUGHTERS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Mary Katsikitis, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore – Australia
Julie Pellas, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore – Australia

This study piloted a 3-week communication intervention for mothers and their young adolescent daughters
(11-15 years old) – called Knowing, You knowing Me (KYKM). It was hypothesised that improving
relationship and communication skills through KYKM could reduce stress in mothers, and increase their
feelings of parental competence. A 2 x 2 mixed factorial design was used with participants randomly
allocated to experimental and waitlist-control groups. The dependent variables were stress (Parent Stress
Index- Short Form), parent-child communication (Parent-Adolescent Communication scale) and parental
sense of competence (Parental Sense of Competence scale). 10 experimental and 9 waitlist mother -daughter
dyads completed the measures at T1, but only two mothers and one daughter from the experimental group
provided post intervention data. Data was not able to be inferentially tested. Data received from the two
dyads that completed the intervention was inconsistent and similarly unable to provide clear evidence
regarding the efficacy of the intervention. Difficulty recruiting mothers, and high attrition were impediments
to the study. Mothers reported a lack of time for the program, and technical difficulties with KYKM also
created challenges. More targeted marketing of KYKM is required to improve recruitment, and to motivate
mothers to make time to complete the intervention, as an investment in their future relationship with their
daughter.

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P1480
STRESS GROUPS AMONG COLLEGE FRESHMEN WITH
CONCURRENT AND PREDICTIVE DEPRESSION: A LATENT
PROFILE ANALYSIS
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Pei-Chun Liao, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China
Ssu-Kuang Chen, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China
Sunny S. J. Lin, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China

As literature has noted, college students frequently experience academic stress, financial stress, the stresses
of intimate relation, peer relation and parent-child relation; while the freshman year seems to be the peak.
We aimed to classify college freshmen into different profiles by using a person-centered approach based on
the aforementioned 5 stressors and compared depression levels, as well as problematic Internet use (PIU)
scores among the groups. Four hundred and thirty students completed surveys regarding backgrounds, selfreported stress rating, Beck’s Depression Inventory II and the PIU scale. Latent profile analysis was used to
determine latent classifications for the students based on their self-reported stress. Considering fit statistics,
we found the 3-group model was the best fitting model. The three groups were labeled as Carefree (n=257,
59%), All-stressful (n=98, 22.9%) and College-life Disadvantageous (n=75, 18.1%). Compared with
Carefree group, All-stressful and College-life Disadvantageous groups display significantly higher
depression currently and one year later. All-stressful group has more serious PIU than Carefree group. Our
finding suggests males and students who are dating are more likely to be in All-stressful group than in
College-life Disadvantageous group. The results may provide college educators and counselors insights of
intervention.

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P1481
ECOLOGICAL MOMENTARY SAMPLING OF SYMPTOM
VIABILITY WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER
F10. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychotechnologies and life-long learning
Norm O'Rourke, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby – Canada
David B. King, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby – Canada
Sarah Canham, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby – Canada
Andrew Sixsmith, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby – Canada
The BADAS Study Team, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby – Canada

For ourBADAS(Bipolar Affective Disorder and older Adults) Study,weexamineEMS data in relation to
wellness with BD over time (i.e., place+ location GPS data, mood-in-the-moment, daily hassles and uplifts).
Study Methods We have developed an iOS app to collect EMS questionnaire data from 200 adults with BD I
or II(half 50+ years of age) and their partners (where available). Both will specify am and pm windows of
general availability. Within these time windows, participants are randomly prompted twice daily to report Sx
levels at that moment (am & pm), medication adherence (am), sleep quality (am), and daily hassles and
uplifts (pm). BD Connect participants are prompted 30 minutes after their partners to report their mood at
that moment and any important interactions that day with their partner (or the next morning if 30 minutes is
outside the partner’s availability). GPS data collected every three minutes. We can determine when, and for
how long, participants and their partners are together (i.e., same GPS coordinates) and the effects upon both.
Study Goals and Analyses We are identifying movement patterns in relation to wellness with BD. We are
also examining how interactions between adults with BD and their partners impact the well-being of both
over time. Data visualization techniques will be applied to GPS data to further elucidate patterns of
movement and symptom variability. Data collection is ongoing.

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P1487
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
JOB INSECURITY, VIGOR AND EXHAUSTION AT WORK
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Marianna Giunchi, University of Turin, Turin – Italy
Federica Emanuel, University of Turin, Turin – Italy
Chiara Ghislieri, University of Turin, Turin – Italy
Maria José Chambel, University of Lisbon, Lisbon – Portugal

Different studies underline that Perceived Job Insecurity-PJI has negative consequences at individual and
organizational level (Chen & Chan, 2008; Sverke, Hellgren&Näswall, 2002). Some authors have
investigated gender differences in PJI (e.g. Richter, 2011; Rosenblatt, Talmud &Ruvio, 2010) butresults are
discordant and more studies are needed in this area(Okurame, 2014). Referring to the Jd-r model (Bakker
&Demerouti, 2007),the aim of this study is to inquire the effects ofPJI, job autonomy (as an organizational
resource) and workload (as a demand) on vigor and exhaustion at work, considering potential differences
between women and men. This research has involved 474 temporary agency workers-TAW from Portugal
(44% men, 56% women) that havefilled out a self-reported questionnaire. Data analysis was performed as:
means, standard deviations and alpha reliabilities for each scale (IBM SPSS Statistics 20); multi-group
structural equations models (Mplus 6.1). Resultsshowed gender differences; in particular, PJI had a positive
relationship with exhaustion and a negative relationship with vigorjust in men group. This study deepens the
knowledge of the employment dynamics in TAW, with reference to the role of PJI and gender differences.
Future researches are needed to better explore differences in well-being outcomes arising from PJI through
longitudinal studies that consider also life-cycle phases.

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P1496
METACOGNITIVE FACTORS AS PREDICTORS OF ANXIETY
AND DEPRESSION DURING CHEMOTHERAPY
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Vittorio Lenzo, University of Messina, Messina – Italy

The aim of this study was to investigate how metacognitive factors and other aspects as gender influence
anxiety and depression in cancer patients ongoing chemotherapy. Regarding the role of metacognitions,
many lines of evidence indicate that there is a strong relationship between emotional processes, cognitions,
metacognitive beliefs and behaviors. According to Wells, dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs are the basis
for the development and maintenance of psychological disorders. A sample of 175 cancer patients ongoing
chemotherapy participated in this study. The sample consists of 141 women and 34 men. The mean age was
58.21 years. With regard to medical status, patients had been diagnosed with a variety of cancer. Most of
them reported diagnosis of breast cancer (46%) and the majority of them (89%) had cancer in stage I. Thirtythree percent of patients underwent chemotherapy since 6 months (mean = 8.40; SD = 9.63). Results showed
that the negative beliefs, the need to control thoughts, and positive beliefs explained up to 89% of variance of
anxiety in cancer patients during chemotherapy. The negative beliefs about worry and the gender explained
up to 81% of variance of depression in cancer patients during chemotherapy. In fact, female gender was
positively correlated with depression level of patients. The negative beliefs about worry and the need to
control thoughts explained the 81% of variance for the overall distress of patients during chemotherapy.

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P1498
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ATTITUDES IN PALLIATIVE HOME
CARE TEAM
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Concetta Alessandro, University of Messina, Messina – Italy
Vittorio Lenzo, University of Messina, Messina – Italy
Daniela Grasso, University of Messina, Messina – Italy
Maira C. Quattropani, University of Messina, Messina – Italy

According the World Health Organization, palliative care concern with the suffering, the dignity, the care
needs and the quality of life people at the end of their lives. The aim of palliative care is to improve the
quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. Palliative
care can be provided at home by multidisciplinary team. In the field of palliative home care, there is a gap
between the clinical practice and the empirical research. Frequently, work in this field is associated with
emotional distress in members of palliative home care but there are few study that have explored these
aspects. This study explored what the members of palliative home care team think about this clinical field.
Specifically, the study involved a group of 29 subjects that work in a home palliative care service. Data were
obtained through a self-report questionnaire. Results showed that human gratification is more important than
professional and economic reward. Moreover, according to operators home palliative care involve a strong
interplay between the operators' technical skills and their relational attitudes. For subject involved in this
research, the aim of palliative care was to ensure the best quality of life for patients. Correlational analysis
showed that the level experience of subjects was positively correlated with the need of share emotions with
the palliative care team.

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P1499
METACOGNITIVE FACTORS AS PREDICTORS OF ANXIETY
AND DEPRESSION DURING CHEMOTHERAPY
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Vittorio Lenzo, University of Messina, Messina – Italy
Concetta Alessandro, University of Messina, Messina – Italy
Massimo Mucciardi, University of Messina, Messina – Italy
Maria C. Quattropani, University of Messina, Messina – Italy

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P1500
FAMILY RELATED VARIABLES AS A RISK FACTOR FOR
NEGATIVE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Zeynep Sofuoğlu, Emergency Ambulance Physicians Association, Training and Projects, İzmir – Turkey
Sinem Cankardeş, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul – Turkey
Birsu Kandemirci, Emergency Ambulance Physicians Association, Training and Projects, İzmir – Turkey
Fulya Aydın, Emergency Ambulance Physicians Association, Training and Projects, İzmir – Turkey

Aim: This study is aimed to determine the family related risk factors for negative childhood experiences in
11,13 and 16 year- age group children in three separate proviences in Turkey. Methods:Prevention of Child
Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) Child Abuse Screening Tool of ICAST-C and ICAST-P was translated into
Turkish by bilingual experts. Students and their parents were asked to complete these questionnaires
respectively, with the help oftrained researchers.In total, data from 2608 matched reports was obtained.
Results:In the present study, statistically significant relationship was observed between having had a
physically abusive parent and the tendency to engage in physical abuse of children as a parent, while a
similar relation was observed between the tendency to apply psychological abuse and having had a
psychologically abusive parent. When the child and parent reports were compared, it was observed that
parents tendedto under-report the child abuse and neglect and over-report positive parenting behaviors. This
observation shows that parents tend to either be unaware of, or deliberately underestimate their abusive
behaviors. Conclusion:The results show that Turkey is subject to a significant healthcare problem, but
parents are not generally aware of its extent. Possible approaches to changing this situation include
promoting public awareness and strenghtening political commitments.

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P1501
BECOMING A MISSIONARY FOUNDER: AN IDENTITY-BASED
APPROACH
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Chung-Jen Chien, National Taiwan University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
Bor-Shiuan Cheng, National Taiwan University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

This paper focuses on the nascent missionary entrepreneurial process from an identity-based perspective. We
propose a preliminary conceptual model that views organizational founding as involving a self-identity
transitioninentrepreneurship. Adopting a case study approach, we explored the transition process involved in
becoming a missionary founder, andalso indicated key factors which can trigger or to evoke the transition
mechanism. Our analysis suggests theexistence of three distinctself-identities (i.e., personal, entrepreneurial,
and organizational self-identity)and shows how these self-identities triggered by social contexts.
Additionally, the exploratorycase study reveals that the self-identity transition is an expansion process. In the
first stage, the self-identity involves personal self-concept. In the second stage, the self-identity incorporates
an entrepreneur role into an overall self-concept. In the final stage, collective self was also incorporated. Our
finding sheds light on entrepreneurship research with identity construction and identity transition
perspectives and gives insights into the entrepreneurial process.

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P1502
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON THE OPTIMAL SHORT FORM
OF THE BEIJING GENERAL ABILITIES TEST FOR NEW
STAFFS
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Yali Jiang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing – China
Haiping Chen, Beijing Normal University, Beijing – China
Guanyu Chen, Beijing Normal University, Beijing – China

Since institutions carried out the open recruitment, the recruitment exam has been the focus. Current
recruitment exam of institutions has many shortcomings, for example, complicated contents and too long
time. So it is essential to explore short form of recruitment exams to raise its efficiency. It is necessary to
develop short forms of an exam of general abilities so as to shorten its testing time for improving its
efficiency. The Wechsler Intelligence Test——IV short form is made of four subtest, according to the results
of Exploratory-factor analysis. Following the principle of Exploratory-factor analysis, the purpose of this
study is to explore the optimal short form of the Beijing General Abilities Test f or New Staffs based on the
data of 1335 candidates applying for professional-skill positions. In the case of only one factor found by
principle component analysis, 8 short forms were created, the number of which subtests increased
respectively by 2 -9 according to their factor loadings of its subtests，respectively comprising 2 kinds of
subtests、3kinds of subtests、4kinds of subtests、5kinds of subtests、6kinds of subtests、7kinds of
subtests、8kinds of subtests、9kinds of subtests. Given the distribution of score errors between the full form
and its short form, the probabilities of error α and error β，the power of statistical testing, and the covering
percentage of candidates were calculated for each short form in the condition of the maximum dispersion of
a short form among its subtests. It is found that ,when given the permitted value of divergence, the more
types one test contains, the bigger the degreee of dispersion becomes; when given the permitted value of
divergence, the more types one test contains, the bigger the rate of coverage becomes; when given the
permitted value of divergence, the more types one test contains, the bigger statistical power becomes; when
given the permitted value of divergence, the more types one test contains, the bigger the rate of α error
becomes. Comparing properties of each short form, it is found that the 4-subtest version including Logic
Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Diagram Understanding, and Essay Processing is the optimal short
form in the light of the standards of the minimum error, the probability of error α under 0.05, the power of
statistical testing over 0.90 , and the covering percentage of candidates over 95%.

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P1505
CONTENT ANALYSIS OF THE EVALUATION REPORTS TO
FIND THE EVIDENCE FOR MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS
OF THE CREDIT HOUR SYSTEM
F15. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Data mining
Susumu Shibui, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima - JapanAyaka Noda, National Institution for Academic
Degrees and University Evaluation, Tokyo – Japan

In this paper, we exploratory analyzed indicators for measuring the effectiveness of credit hour system from
the peer-reviewed university evaluation reports by means of text-mining approach.Japanese higher education
has suffered from a traditional problem in that the credit hour system has not functioned as well as it was
originally intended.The aim of this study is to clarify the indicators of credit hour system from a standpoint
of evaluator’s decision making process byextracting the words they described. As a method, morphological
analysis was applied to extract words that indicated the credit hour system from final evaluation reports of
the “Certified Evaluation and Accreditation” performed by NIAD-UE in Japan between FY2005 and
FY2013accredited 151 universities. From the reports, keywords or expressions frequently referred to by the
evaluators weresorted by category, and their number was counted. Results showed that 13 indicators were
used to evaluate the effectiveness of credit hour system (the CAP system, academic guidance, teaching
methods, the GPA system, Student-Faculty interaction, etc.). Correspondence analysiswas performed
tovisualize thesimilarity of each indicator and comparison of the interannual changes. Two factorsexplained
89.0%of all the variance.This result revealed the cognitive structure of the evaluators and clarified useful
indicators for measuring the effectiveness of thecredit hour system.

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P1516
AMBIGUITY PRODUCES ATTENTION SHIFTS IN CATEGORY
LEARNING
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Cristina Orgaz, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain
Miguel A. Vadillo, King´s College, University College London, London - United Kingdom
David Luque, University of Málaga, Málaga; University of New South Wales, Australia - Spain, Australia
James B. Nelson, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián – Spain

An interesting research topic in current cognitive psychology is the study of how people and animals adapt to
changes in their environment without forgetting memories of related events that might conflict with their
current knowledge. Among other mechanisms, an intriguing possibility is that changes in attention to cues
and contexts can facilitate new learning and protect previous knowledge from interference. In this research,
two experiments examined attention to predictive and redundant contextual cues in a category learning task
when cue meanings changed. Attention to predictive and contextual cues during the category learning task
was measured online using a dot-probe task. The results suggest that exposure to information that contradicts
previous beliefs produces a shift in attention. Specifically, when predictive cues changed their meaning and
were assigned to new categories, participants’ attentional preference for the predictive cues relative to
concomitant, less conspicuous, and non-predictive contextual cues was disrupted. This result is consistent
with the predictions of some attentional models of category learning.

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1501 - 2000

P1522
REDUCTION OF CHRONIC STRESS IN YOUNGER CHILDREN
THROUGH BLOCK PLAY
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Tomoaki Adachi, Miyagi Gakuin Women's University, Sendai – Japan
Kazuki Takashima, Tohoku University, Sendai – Japan
Toshiki Hosoi, Tohoku University, Sendai – Japan
Yoshifumi Kitamura, Tohoku University, Sendai – Japan

This study aimed toassess the characteristics of block play by children thought to be experiencing chronic
stress and the stress-reducing effects of block play.The experimental group was 175-year-old children who
attended a childcare facility affected by the tsunamiand the control group was 175-year-old children who
attended an unaffected childcare facility.Participants were allowed to play with 12 blocks duringa 20-min
unstructured playtime. Children’s salivary alpha-amylase activity (sAMY) was measuredbefore and after the
playtime. The operational definition of block playwas manipulation of blocks in such a way as to conform to
or explore one’s own conceptions, thinking, and hesitation. Four of the 17 children in the experimental group
and 11 of the 17 children in the control group engaged in block play meeting the operational definition.
Fisher’s exact test showed a significant difference between the groups (p=.037).sAMY was considered to be
increased or decreased when the post-play level of sAMY wasmore or less than pre-play sAMY by ±0.5
relative SDs, respectively. sAMY decreased in 10 of the 15 participants who met the operational definition,
and did not decrease in 23 of the 24 participants who did not meet the operational definition. Fisher’s exact
test showeda significant difference in the distributions of the two groups (p=.001).Theseresults suggest that
qualitative differences in block play may affect post-play stress state in younger children.

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1501 - 2000

P1527
PREVALENCE OF BURNOUT AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH
SEEKING HELP FROM A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL IN A
SAMPLE OF TEACHERS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Ester Grau-Alberola, Valencian International University, Valencia – Spain
Hugo Figueiredo-Ferraz, Valencian International University, Valencia – Spain
Pedro R. Gil-Monte, University of Valencia, Valencia – Spain
José Blanco-Ezquerro, University of La Rioja, LaRioja – Spain
Guadalupe Manzano García, University of La Rioja, LaRioja – Spain

The aim of this study was to present the prevalence of burnout and its relationship with seeking help from a
health professional in a sample of teachers. According to Gil-Monte (2012), cognitive and emotional
deterioration progresses in parallel during the burnout process. Indolence is considered as a dysfunctional,
rather than an effective, coping strategy. In addition, the model considers feelings of guilt to be a symptom
of burnout. While for some professionals indolence allows them to manage the levels of strain (Profile 1),
other professionals feel uncomfortable with it and develop higher feelings of guilt, more severe
manifestations of burnout, and health-related disorders (Profile 2). Sample was composed of 397 Spanish
teachers. Burnout was measured by the Spanish Burnout Inventory (SBI) (Gil-Monte, 2011). Seeking help
from a health professional was evaluated using one item. By considering the total score on the SBI, mean of
15 items (Enthusiasm toward the job, Psychological exhaustion and Indolence), the percentage of teachers
who indicates high levels of burnout, according to the adopted criterion (equal to or higher percentile 90),
was 11,1% (P1). In addition, 3,5% of them presented scores equal to or higher percentile 90 on the Guilt
dimension (P2). We also analyzed the relationship between burnout and seeking help from a health
professional. Using ANOVA, teachers with P2 reported higher probability for seeking help from a health
professional than the other groups.

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1501 - 2000

P1530
CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN DONATION DECISION-MAKING
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Yi-Yuan Tang, Texas Tech University, Lubbock - United States
Yan Wang, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Dalian – China
Rongxiang Tang, University of Texas at Austin, Austin - United States

Decisions to help those in need are essential for human development and survival. Previous studies have
demonstrated the “identified effect”, in which one identifiable individual typically invokes stronger feelings
of compassion and receives greater aid than statistical victim. However, this preference might be influenced
by cultural differences. In the current report, Chinese respondents’ ratings of distress and concern and their
willingness to contribute are greater for a group of sick children than an individual. In the US, greater
willingness to help was elicited by identified victims in comparison with unidentified ones, and this effect
was especially significant when an individual was involved. The different results may demonstrate the
importance of cultural differences when trying to understand people’s prosocial behavior.

1755

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1501 - 2000

P1531
SHORT-TERM MEDITATION INCREASES BLOOD FLOW IN
ANTERIOR CINGULATE CORTEX AND INSULA
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Yi-Yuan Tang, Texas Tech University, Lubbock - United States
Rongxiang Tang, University of Texas at Austin, Austin - United States
Michael Posner, University of Oregon, Eugene - United States

Asymmetry in frontal electrical activity has been reported by some studies to be associated with positive
mood. However, the existing evidences are inconsistent. One form of mindfulness meditation, integrative
body-mind training (IBMT) improves positive mood and neuroplasticity. The purpose of this study is to
determine whether short-term IBMT improves mood and induces frontal asymmetry in a randomized design.
Compared to an active relaxation training control, our results showed that five-day (30-min per day) IBMT
significantly improved mood and enhanced cerebral blood flow (CBF) in subgenual/adjacent ventral anterior
cingulate cortex (ACC), medial prefrontal cortex and insula. The findings indicated that both IBMT and
relaxation training increased left laterality of CBF, but only IBMT improved CBF in left ACC and insula,
critical brain areas in self-regulation.

1756

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1501 - 2000

P1532
THE EFFECT OF SELF EPISTEMIC AUTHORITY ON
COMPLIANCE WITH EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Katarzyna Stasiuk, Maria Curie - Sklodowska University, Lublin – Poland
Yoram Bar-Tal, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv – Israel
Renata A. Maksymiuk, Maria Curie - Sklodowska University, Lublin – Poland

The present study examines the interaction effect between source epistemic authority (EA) and individual
self epistemic authority (SEA) on the individual intention to follow the source’s recommendation. EA
addresses the extent to which an individual is inclined to treat a source of information as incontrovertible
evidence for her or his judgment (Kruglanski, 1989). Kruglanski (2012) suggests that relying more on one’s
knowledge and judgment presumably makes individuals less susceptible to outside recommendations. The
aim of the present research was to empirically test this assumption. The sample consisted of 117 participants.
Data were collected in a between–subjects design, using questionnaires which included a scenario that
illustrated a possible participant's visit to a physician who recommends taking the flu vaccination. The
dependent measure was the participant decision to follow the recommendation. The independent measures
were physician's EA and participant's SEA in health domain. The results showed the main effect of the
source's EA on behavioral intention to fulfill the recommendation (consistent with Kruglanski's assumptions,
1989). However, the interaction effect of the source's and SEA on behavioral intention was also obtained.
High SEA subjects were more likely to follow the recommendation if its source had high EA and less likely
if the source’s EA was low. This result is not predicted by the EA concept (Kruglanski, 1989).

1757

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1501 - 2000

P1533
EXAMINATION OF NON-MATERIAL BELIEFS IN TURKISH
SAMPLE WITH THE PREDICTABILITY OF LOCUS OF
CONTROL AND RELIGIOSITY
C13. Culture and society – Religion
Demet İslambay, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Bengi Öner Özkan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

The aim of the present study was to examine non-material beliefs, namely supernatural powers, spiritualism
and superstitions, with regards to locus of control and religiosity levels of people based on a sample from
Turkey. Firstly, semi-structured interviews were done with 29 Turkish interviewees in order to extract
certain themes with regards to non-material beliefs. Then, non-material beliefs scale was constructed with
three subscales; namely, supernatural powers, spiritualism and superstitious beliefs. A pilot analysis was
conducted in order to examine the reliability and validity issues of the developed scale.Afterwards, main data
were collected from 606 participants (376 females, 228 males and 2 other) from different indices of sociodemographic backgrounds through web-based questionnaire. Participants filled Locus of Control Scale, and
answered a set of questions related to socio-demographic variables. Results indicated that male participants
tended to believe all non-material beliefs more than female participants. Participants who have different
levels of age, income and education did not differ significantly from each other in terms of all non-material
beliefs. In addition, people who had higher levels of internal locus of control tended to report non-material
beliefs more than who had higher levels of external locus of control. Lastly, religiosity predicted all
subscales of non-material beliefs scale significantly and positively. The results are discussed thereof.

1758

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1501 - 2000

P1537
PREDICTING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ADOLESCENCE
BY SOCIOMETRIC RATINGS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Jelica Petrovic, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia
Jovana Trbojevic, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia
Marija Zotovic, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia

Adolescents spend a great deal of time in school with their peers. There is no surprise that those social
interactions have a significant role in the psychosocial development. This study examines the role of
sociometric ratings on academic achievement in adolescence given that in this period of development social
relationships gain on relevance and influence. The sample was consisted from 442 adolescents, ages from
eleven to fourteen (216 girls). For determining indicators of acceptance and rejection adolescents filled out
sociometric questionnaire, on which basis we divided social choices in: number of positive and negative
choices for each adolescent. Academic achievement was measured by average grade point at the end of the
first semester. Results of regression analyzes show that taken together number of positive and negative
choices represent good predictive model of academic achievement (R²=.13, F(2)=32.34, p<.00), but only
number of negative choices alone is a significant predictor of academic achievement (β=-.34, p<.00). Large
number of studies show that sociometric status of a child has a predictive role of academic achievement,
results of this study duplicate those results but also offer a view where it seems that being not liked and
rejected by peers has a stronger influence on academic achievement then does being well liked and popular.

1759

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1501 - 2000

P1538
PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AS A PERSONAL RESOURCE OF
ORGANIZATION
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Andrii Trofimov, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv – Ukraine

The aim of the research is investigation of positive psychological states that influence working enthusiasm
correlated with organizational loyalty. The key concept is a psychological capital which is a human positive
psychological state characterizing by such factors as self-efficacy, acceptance and efforts in complex tasks
decision with the help of positive attributes (optimism) now and then; persistent movement toward goals, and
if necessary, redirecting paths to goals (hope); and, in case of complications of stable indicators "bouncing"
back and even beyond (resilience) to succeed. The methods: Muddy’s Resilience Short Questionnaire,
Dispositional Optimism Test by Scheier & Carver, Schwarzer’s General Self-Efficacy Scale, “Measurement
of Hope” (Muzdybayev). N=59, aged 20-60, 17 females and 42 males, 42.4% – married; working experience
in the company to 1 year – 45.8% and 1-3 years – 42.4%. Conclusions: organizational loyalty is related to
gender and job satisfaction of employees in the company; enthusiasm for the work varies depending on
marital status, educational specialization and job satisfaction in the company. Work enthusiasm varies
depending on the age (after 30 years old). The higher an energy level and mental resilience in the working
process are, the more an emotional attachment to the organization, and vice versa. Cluster analysis
determined 2 conditional types – “Working Enthusiasts Rich in Psychological Capital” and “Working
Indifferent Poor in Psychological Capital”. Enthusiasts have higher rates of affective loyalty; they are more
identified with the organization and are more emotionally attached to it. Indifferent ones have respectively
less rates of affective loyalty and are more alienated from work.

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1501 - 2000

P1539
DO EARLY MATURED ADOLESCENTS ARE IN DANGER
ONLINE? ADOLESCENTS PUBERTY TIMING AND BEHAVIOR
ONLINE
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Vilmante Pakalniskiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

The aim of this study was to evaluate relations between perceived pubertal timing and adolescents’ Internet
use, particularly their communication online (depth and breadth), parents’ rules for Internet use and their
problem behavior. In puberty, adolescents begin to experiment with independence from parents and this is
the stage were they are most vulnerable to experimentation in their lifes. Adolescents have life also online,
thus we could assume that adolescents also experment online. We used a sample comprising of 367
adolescents (151 girls and 216 boys) 13-15 years old, followed for two years. Adolescents answered to selfreport questionnaires on various questions about Internet use, pubertal timing and their behavior. All the
adolescents were divided into three groups: early, on-time, and late-maturing. Early matured adolescents did
not differ in terms of most Internet activities from other; however, they significantly differ in activities with
unknown people (such as discussions, chats) and internet addiction symptoms over time than other did.
Considering that previous research suggest that pubertal timing is linked to problem behavior (as also in this
study) and this study suggest that early maturers did not have any rules form parents about Internet use, like
to share intimate and private information online and they showed more Internet addiction symptoms, they
could be in danger online to experience harassment or bullying (what also suggest results from this study).

1761

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1501 - 2000

P1543
THE QUESTIONING ORIENTATION: ITS EPISTEMIC AD
POLITICAL POTENTIAL. ORACLE-SPHINX MODEL
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Catalin Mamali, NICC College, Dubuque, IA - United States

The tendency to ask questions is assumed as having epistemic and political functions. At various levels of
social complexity this natural tendency is repressed. The study of questioning orientation (measured by the
number, target, content of questions) requires the reversal of the classical roles of the experimenter-subjects,
placing the participants in the situation to question. Through the technique of directed self-inquiry and interinquiry (Mamali, 1972, 1982) participants have been put into the position to generate questions: at
impersonal, interpersonal and self-inquiry levels. The initial study has been focused on epistemic functions
of questioning and takes into account studies on scientists (Mitroff; Knorr-Cetina; Latour; Petkova) The
hypothesis: stronger the interrogative orientation higher the epistemic performance, and more explicit the
political attitudes. Findings of 3 studies are presented: a) scientific researchers from Romania (N = 618); b)
scientific researchers (12 countries, N =234 still going on); c) a convenience sample of Midwest (US)
participants (N = 544) focused on questions addressed to political leaders, including the President. The
findings support the hypothesis. The Oracle-Sphinx model of the dynamics of questioning and answering
abilities is introduced. The Sphinx stands for the internalized symbol and cultural practice of asking
questions, and the Oracle stands for the cultural symbol and acquired competence of answering questions.

1762

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1501 - 2000

P1544
EXPLORING THE PROCRASTINATION SCALES IN POLAND
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Aneta Przepiorka, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Agata Blachnio, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Juan Francisco Díaz-Morales, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Polish version of the widely used
General Procrastination (GP), Decisional Procrastination (DP), and Adult Inventory of Procrastination (AIP)
scales in both undergraduates and adult populations. Polish versions of these scales were fill out by 390
students (M age = 21.81 years old; SD = 1.57) and 513 adults (M age = 47.41 years old; SD = 13.48)
participants. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) indicated on-factor structure for each scale. The pattern
of loadings was congruent between student and adult samples. The inter-total correlation coefficients were
adequate in each sample. These findings support results of previous studies that propose that procrastination
could be considered one-dimensional.

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1501 - 2000

P1559
GENETIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL OVERLAP BETWEEN
COGNITIVE ATYPICALITIES AND AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDER (ASD)
A05. General issues and basic processes - Genes-environment interplay and behaviour
Victoria Brunsdon, King's College London, London - United Kingdom
Emma Colvert, King's College London, London - United Kingdom
Social Relationships Study Team, King's College London, London - United Kingdom
Fruhling Rijsdijk, King's College London, London - United Kingdom
Patrick Bolton, King's College London, London - United Kingdom
Francesca Happé, King's College London, London - United Kingdom

Purpose: To examine the heritability of cognitive atypicalities and the genetic and environmental overlap
between cognitive atypicalities and ASD. Cognitive atypicalities in central coherence (CC), executive
function (EF) and theory of mind (ToM) are highly prevalent in ASD. These cognitive atypicalities could
potentially be cognitive endophenotypes of ASD. However, there have been few twin studies into the
heritability of these cognitive atypicalities, with no studies in ASD. Joint continuous-ordinal liability
threshold model fitting was used to estimate the genetic and environmental contributions of the (co)variance
of the best-estimate diagnosis (no ASD, broad spectrum or ASD) and each separate cognitive factor (local
processing, executive functioning, theory of mind, global processing) in a sample of 127 ASD twin pairs and
80 control twin pairs. Global processing, EF and ToM were modestly associated with ASD. The local
processing factor showed moderate genetic influence. All other cognitive factors showed low genetic
influence. All cognitive factors showed substantial unique environmental influence.A modest shared genetic
contribution between global processing and ASD. This was the first study to examine the genetic overlap
between cognition and ASD. There appears to be distinct aetiological influences on cognitive atypicalities
and ASD. These bivariate genetic findings have implications for the biological basis of cognitive
atypicalities and ASD.

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1501 - 2000

P1561
COGNITIVE PHENOTYPES IN TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL
DEVELOPMENT
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Victoria Brunsdon, King's College London, London - United Kingdom
Emma Colvert, King's College London, London - United Kingdom
Social Relationships Study Team, King's College London, London - United Kingdom
Patrick Bolton, King's College London, London - United Kingdom
Francesca Happé, King's College London, London - United Kingdom

Purpose: To investigate if different cognitive subtypes occur within typical development and Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Cognitive atypicalities in central coherence (CC), executive function (EF) and
theory of mind (ToM) are highly prevalent in ASD. These cognitive atypicalities could potentially be
cognitive endophenotypes of ASD. Latent class analysis (LCA) was used to identify more homogenous
cognitive subgroups in typical development and ASD based on cognitive task performance. 158 adolescents
diagnosed with ASD, 71 of their unaffected co-twins, and 159 controls completed twelve cognitive tasks to
assess cognitive domains of local processing, central coherence (CC), executive function (EF) and theory of
mind (ToM). Performance on cognitive tasks was used to index if a participant had an atypicality in a
cognitive domain, defined as atypical performance in at least one task in that cognitive domain. This index
was used in 6 LCAs conducted separately for each participant group. The best LCA model had 4 subgroups
for ASD, 3 subgroups for co-twins and 4 subgroups for the control group. For ASD; subgroup 1 had CC, EF,
ToMatypicalities, subgroup 2 had CC atypicalities, subgroup 3 had no atypicalities, and subgroup 4 had
multiple atypicalities. Few individuals had cognitive atypicalities in typical development. However, multiple
cognitive atypicalities were highly prevalent in ASD. These cognitive subgroups may useful for informing
diagnosis& treatment options.

1765

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1501 - 2000

P1562
AVIATION PSYCHOLOGY AND SPORTS – ATTENTION IS THE
LINK
D07. Work and organization - Human factors and ergonomics
Sylvia Peissl, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria

Objective:The aim of this work was to show how research on attention and on motor control in sport
psychology might inform the discipline of aviation psychology. Background:Aviation psychology and sport
sciences are rarely mentioned together. Nevertheless, many studies out of the filed of sport psychology
concerning attentional focus and motor control might be informative for aviation psychology. A tennis
player as well as a military pilot aim to bring the best performance. That will work as long as bothlie their
attention on the right things at the right time and as long as they execute exact and coordinated movements.
Method:Two fields of research on attention in sport psychology are presented and transferred into aviation:
(1) attentional focus and performance, (2) complex motor movements and cognition.In conclusion, examples
for a successful transfer are given. Results:Theory and research on attention and motor control in sport
psychology can be transferred into the field of aviation psychology. Conclusion:The link between aviation
and sport psychology should not be neglected – it might bring a benefit for both sides.

1766

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1501 - 2000

P1563
DELAY DISCOUNTING = TRAIT VARIABLE?
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Marta Malesza, University of Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland

Discounting paradigm refers to the decision making process. Discounting refers to a decrease in the
subjective value of a reward (or loss) as its delay increases. Steep discounting of delayed outcomes is of
growing interest because of its relation to a number of socially important problems (e.g. pathological
gambling, drug abuse). Although delay discounting is clearly related to some personality characteristics,
there has been little formal consideration of whether delay discounting itself might be considered a trait.
What evidence is there that the degree of discounting in which a person engages might be an overt
component of such a trait? In general, experiments which will be presented examined how delays to an
outcome affect its value. In each study, participants answered questions about money, and in separate
questions, about consumable commodities (e.g. food). The results obtained suggest that the degree of
sensitivity to delayed outcomes may be a stable and pervasive individual characteristic. Moreover, research
in neuroscience, and behavior suggests delay discounting may prove to be a beneficial target for therapeutic
attempts to produce global reductions in impulsivity related to delay discounting. Along with additional
evidence reviewed, these data suggest that delay discounting may be considered as a personality trait.

1767

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1501 - 2000

P1564
THE EFFECTS OF EARLY FAMILY SUPPORT ON CHILD
DEVELOPMENT: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Simone Schaub, HfH, University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education, Zurich – Switzerland
Andrea Lanfranchi, HfH, University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education, Zurich – Switzerland

Educational opportunities are not equally accessible, but depend on the social background of children.
However, a growing body of research demonstrates that early support may compensate for these
disadvantages. The present studyexamines whether early support positively influences child development.
Data are taken from the Swiss study ZEPPELIN (“Zurich Equity Prevention Project with Parents
Participation and Integration”). This long-term study tracks the development of the children of two randomly
assigned groups of families from birth to entry into secondary school. Theintervention group (N=140
children)is supported via a home-visiting program until the children are 36months old, while the control
group (N=124 children) receives no support. Current data at 12 and 24 months show no differences in
children’s cognitive and motor development as measured by the Bayley Scales of Infant Development III.
However, at both ages children from the intervention group scored higher in language development. These
children also had a larger vocabulary at 24 months. Furthermore, path analyses demonstrate that the effect of
early support on language development is mediated by theextent ofmothers’ involvement with thechildren.
Its effect is particularly significant given that language skills are a strong predictor of school readiness and
school achievement. Future waves of the study will monitorwhether thesepredictions hold true.

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1501 - 2000

P1566
PERCEPTION OF TACTILE AND PAIN STIMULI DURING
CROSSED AND UNCROSSED HANDS POSITION
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Karolina Swider, Jagiellonian University, Krakow – Poland
Eligiusz Wronka, Jagiellonian University, Krakow – Poland

The aim of the study was to determine if crossing hands position influences perception of electrical tactile
and pain stimuli in the case of their predictability and unpredictability. The ability to determine precisely the
location of sensory stimuli is fundamental to our survival. Crossing hands over the body’s midline impairs
the ability to localize stimuli and decreases tactile and pain sensations (Galace at all, 2011). Participants (23
females) were informed about the insensitivity of the stimuli (high or low) delivered to the outer surface of
left/right hand and about hands position (crossed or uncrossed) at the beginning of each of the 16 blocks of
the experiment. Each stimulus was preceded by an arrow pointing right or left (80% of correct and 20% of
incorrect cuing). Participants’ task was to rate their sensation after receiving each of 200 tactile and 200 pain
stimuli using NRS scale. Results show that crossing hands position have not decreased tactile nor pain NRS
ratings. We found that in crossed and uncrossed hand positions after invalid cuing subjects’ NRS ratings of
tactile stimuli decreased. No such statistical differences were found in NRS pain ratings. Our findings are
contradictory to Galace at all (2011) results where electrical tactile and laser pain stimuli were used. We
hypothesis that the type of pain stimuli used in the study could be critical for obtaining results. Analyses of
study’s EEG data may bring a new insight on obtaining behavioral results.

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1501 - 2000

P1569
NARRATIVE MODE AND MEMORIZING OF AND REACTION
TO THE SOCIAL EVENT
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Mateusz Zatorski, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznań – Poland

Described research is an attempt to answer the question of what is the influence of the activated narrative
mode on the specific of social perception. During the series of tests three types of attitudes have been
activated through experimental method – high narrative mode, low narrative mode and neutral narrative
mode. Subjects were presented with a story of a violator and his/her victim. Expected effect was that persons
with high narrative mode would recreate information more accurately. It fits the researches on the
memorization of content were the particular character played an important role ( e.g. Abbott, Black, Smith,
1985). Subjects with high narrative mode were also expected to present more pro-social attitude, as indicated
by data regarding paying attention to victims’ intentions (e.g. Epstein, 1990). Pro-social behaviour was
measured through declarations of undertaking pro-social activities in different forms (such as blood
donation). The results confirm positive influence of the narrative mode on memory. Outcomes of the
research also indicate that narrative mode may result in intensified focus on characters being involved in an
event. However it showed, that narrative mode may motivate equally to help a victim or to justify a violator.
The results of presented research are important particularly to experts working on subjects of persuasion and
media messages.

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1501 - 2000

P1570
SOLVING ISSUES OF FACTORIAL INVARIANCE WITH
BAYESIAN STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Hairong Song, University of Oklahoma, Norman - United States
Dexin Shi, University of Oklahoma, Norman - United States
Robert Terry, University of Oklahoma, Norman - United States

Factorial invariance tests have traditionally been conducted by using multiple-group CFA models. Under this
framework, factor loadings and intercepts of one chosen item, the so-called reference indicator, are typically
set to be equivalent across groups for model identification purpose. However, the selection of reference
indicators can be crucial in that if the chosen reference indicator is not truly invariant, the true state of
invariance could be greatly obscured. Selecting proper reference indicators was the first issue we examined
in this study. Another issue in testing for factorial invariance is how to locate noninvariant parameters after
full invariance is rejected at certain level, which bears practical importance with item equating as well as
examining structural relations with partial-invariant measurement model. In summary, this study proposed to
use techniques from Bayesian structural equation models (BSEM) to address the two aforementioned issues.
We investigated the performance of the proposed methodunder a variety of conditionsusing simulated
data.The results showed in general, BSEM with informative priors performed well in detecting truly
invariant items as well as in locating non-invariant parameters. An empirical example was also provided for
pedagogical purpose. Key benefits of the proposed method were discussed together with its major
limitations, while comparing with standard CFA approach in testing for factorial invariance.

1771

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1501 - 2000

P1572
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN RECALL AND
INTERROGATIVE SUGGESTIBILITY: THE ROLE OF
PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS IN MIDDLE-CHILDHOOD
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Laura Benedan, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Claudia Caprin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Nicoletta Salerni, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Flavia Ottoboni, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Over the past few decades the interest in the ability of children to testify in court has increased. In particular,
the issue of the reliability of the testimony in childhood and all those factors which could cause distortions
have been highlighted. Interrogative suggestibility results to be an important distortion factor, which is in
turn influenced by individual variables. It is clear from previous studies that age is the main variable that
affects interrogative suggestibility, but since even among children of the same age there are significant
individual differences in vulnerability to suggestive questions, further variables related to the individuality of
children should be investigated. The main objective of this work was to assess the relationships between
memory and interrogative suggestibility, and psycho-social factors in school-age children. The results
showed that only a few of the temperamental factors considered were associated with memory and a
vulnerability to suggestive questions. Particularly, Cued and Free Recall were negatively correlated with
Inhibition to Novelty. Yield and Total Suggestibility were negatively correlated with Positive Emotionality,
while Shift was positively correlated with Negative Emotionality and Inhibition to Novelty. These results
will be presented and discussed for their implications for future research and for their relevance in the
context of the child witness.

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1501 - 2000

P1573
VALIDATION OF THE CATALAN VERSION OF THE CONNER’S
ADULT ADHD RATING SCALES
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Laura Nuño, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain
Juan Antonio Amador-Campos, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain
Juana Gómez-Benito, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain

Assessment and diagnosis of adult attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is complex, involving
multiple tasks and several sources of information. The suitability of the instruments used for this purpose
needs to be tested in the context in which they will be applied. This study aims to validate the Catalan
adaptation of the Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales—Long Version (CAARS-L), in both its self-report
and observer forms. The sample comprised 606 participants. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to test
the dimensional structure. Reliability was analysed in terms of internal consistency, test-retest and informant
agreement. Age and gender differences were studied, and differential item functioning (DIF) in relation to
these variables was tested. The confirmatory factor analysis showed that the four-factor model presented an
adequate fit for both self-report and observer forms. Internal consistency and test-retest correlations reached
very high values for the two forms, and informant agreement was high at both test and retest. There were
significant gender and age differences that were not due to bias in the measurement instrument, since no item
showed differential behaviour with respect to these two variables. In conclusion, the Catalan versions of the
CAARS-L present adequate validity and reliability, and they can therefore be used for diagnostic purposes
and cross-cultural comparisons.

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P1575
TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP IN HIGH SCHOOLS –
THE STUDENTS’ VIEWPOINT
B16. Development and education – Other
Raquel Miranda, Federal University of Viçosa, Rio Paranaiba – Brazil
Naiara Leonel, Federal University of Viçosa, Rio Paranaiba – Brazil
Paulo Santos, Federal University of Viçosa, Rio Paranaiba – Brazil
Tatiana Oliveira, Federal University of Viçosa, Rio Paranaiba – Brazil

We investigated the teacher-student relationship by interviewing 175 high school students from a public
school in a city of Minas Gerais State/Brazil. The study addressed the interpersonal relationship in the
dimension of the best and worst teacher-student relationship from the student’s view point. Two identical
questionnaires with 46 questions divided into six analytical dimensions were used, according to Hinde
(1997). The first and second ones addressed the best and worst teacher-student relationship, respectively.
Regarding the teacher-student relationship, the highest rates concerned factors such as affection, respect,
admiration for Professional and personal competence and confidence. As for the taught subject, the highest
rates were teacher dedication, learning and participation in class. The best-rated factors on the class issue
were teachers’ teaching skills and their low level of conflict with students. The highest rates of teacher-class
relationship regarded students’ valuation, respect, ethics, good communication, encouragement of autonomy,
good interaction, the recognition of students’ abilities and perception of the low level of conflict in their
relationship with the students. As for the worst teacher-student relationship, respect and Professional
admiration were identified with in the relationship. However, factors such as fear, bitterness and conflicts in
the classroom reached high rates where as those related to intimacy and support were low.

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1501 - 2000

P1576
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION OF STRESSING FACTORS AND THE
USE OF COPING STRATEGIES WITHIN THE SCHOOL
ENVIRONMENT
D16. Work and organization – Other
Raquel Miranda, Federal University of Viçosa - Campus of Rio Parnaíba, Rio Paranaiba – Brazil
Naiara Leonel, Federal University of Viçosa - Campus of Rio Parnaíba, Rio Paranaiba – Brazil

The current study investigated teachers’ perception of stressors and the coping strategies mostly used by
them within the school environment. The survey was conducted with 66 teachers in a city in Alto Paranaíba
region, Minas Gerais State/Brazil. Data collection was done through a sociodemographic questionnaire, the
Workplace Stress Scale validated by Paschoal and Tamayo(2004) and the Coping Strategies Inventory by
Folkmanand Lazarus (1985). Results showed the low perception of stressors by teachers and the high use of
coping strategies, especially those that are focused on problem-solving and positive reappraisal. Thus, it can
be concluded that although teachers are aware of situations that may be stressing factors within the school
environment, they do not consider them as stressors and it can be explained by the high use of coping
strategies.

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1501 - 2000

P1577
PENITENTIARY AGENTS’ PERCEPTION OF THE STRESSING
FACTORS AND THE COPING STRATEGIES USED BY THEM
D16. Work and organization – Other
Raquel Miranda, Federal University of Viçosa - Campus of Rio Parnaíba, Rio Paranaiba – Brazil
Lucas Brandão, Federal University of Viçosa - Campus of Rio Parnaíba, Rio Paranaiba – Brazil

The current study aimed to identify the perception of stressing factors at work by penitentiary agents of a
Prison Unit in Minas Gerais State/Brazil and the coping strategies used by them to deal with stress in their
profession. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Workplace Stress Scale validated by Paschoal and
Tamayo (2004) and the Coping Strategies Inventory by Folkman and Lazarus (1985) were used as data
collection instruments. The study was conducted with 40 penitentiary agents who work directly with
inmates. Results showed their low perception of stressors. The highest rates of stressing factors were related
to Work Performance and Individual-Coworkers Relationship. Penitentiary agents showed to strongly use
Coping Strategies, especially those aimed at Problem-solving, Positive Reappraisal and Social Support. The
high use of functional Coping Strategies contributes to the low perception of stressing factors, as evidenced
by the Workplace Stress Scale analysis.

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1501 - 2000

P1586
CHILDREN SEXUAL ABUSE, SEXUAL VICTIMIZATION, AND
SEXUAL RISK BEHAVIORS AMONG SPANISH UNIVERSITY
STUDENTS
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Víctor J. Villanueva, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Ángel Castro, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Angel Barrasa, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has received attention in various areas of research, practice, and public policy
because of its deleterious effects on victim´ slives, decreased their psychological and physical well-being.
Accumulated evidence shows that CSA is associated with sexual aggresions and with several risk behaviors
during late adolescence and youth. Them ain objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between
CSA, sexual victimization and sexual risk behaviors in a sample of Spanish college students. The sample
was composed by 1,451 male and female college students aged 18 to 26 years, who completed an online
survey. Results showed that 4.5% of participants suffered some episode of CSA, 6.1% of them have been
raped after 16 years and that they had an inconsistent condom use in their sexual relations. In addition, we
found an association between have suffered some CSA episode and sexual risk behaviors. Elevated sexual
risk behaviors among CSA survivors reflect difficulty in establishing stable and safe relationships and may
be reduced by interventions aimed at improving intimate relationships.

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1501 - 2000

P1587
INTERNAL FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:
TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Jelena Joksimovic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade – Serbia
Sandra Djurovic, Faculty for Bussines Economy, Bar – Montenegro
Alma Jeftic, International University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo - Bosnia And Herzegowina

This paper aims to establish the starting points for development of competencies for entrepreneurship in
education in Montenegro. Theoretical framework is found in sustainable development philosophy, and the
importance of educating children for future sustainable world. Applied methodology includes content
analysis of teaching materials (primarily textbooks) and school curricula (lesson plans and extracurricular
activities) related to school subject called “Nature and Society” for the first five grades of primary school.
The following indicators were analyzed: independence and autonomy in thinking; openness to new
experiences; openness towards making mistakes; experimenting and trying out different approaches for
problem-solving; risk taking; earning, saving and investing money; awareness of values of sustainability and
self-sustainability; desirable professions. Main findings show that in our sample there is almost no dedication
towards teaching for entrepreneurship. General level of presence of indicators in analyzed education
materials is low. It is low in the content as well as in the used didactical methods and approach. Most present
are: extracurricular activities related to entrepreneurship and aspects of awareness of ecological
sustainability. The least present are: openness towards making mistakes and learning from them; risk taking;
composed indicator – demonstration of entrepreneurship’s initiative.

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1501 - 2000

P1594
PARALLEL PROCESS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY SUPERVISION
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Ali Can Gök, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

The concept of “Parallel Process” is widely recognized in psychotherapy supervision literature especially in
the psychoanalytic realm. Supervision of psychotherapy is essentially a triadic process where a therapist is
supervised in his/her work with one or more clients. This triadic relationship contains a therapeutic dyad and
a supervisory dyad. The concept refers to unconscious replication of relational patterns both in therapeutic
dyad (consisting of therapist and the patient) and supervisory dyad (consisting of supervisor and
supervisee/therapist). Many authors perceived parallel process as an important tool in supervision and a
valuable form of communication. Interventions focused on parallel process may improve the quality of
supervisory process. Parallel process received attention in the field, though, empirical support was relatively
deficient, studies on the subject of parallel process are mostly case illustrations; moreover there is a need for
empirical studies. Parallel process has its origins in psychoanalytic concepts of transference and
countertransference. On the other hand, existence of parallel process is confirmed without affirming the
unconscious aspects. Furthermore, parallel process is accepted and studied in other schools of psychotherapy
and supervision. This paper aims to investigate different theoretical conceptualizations on the concept of
parallel process and how to study such a complex concept empirically.

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1501 - 2000

P1596
EVALUATIVE STRESS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN
SCHOOL CHILDREN
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Victoria Nelson-Prokofieva, AMU, University Aix-Marseille, Marseille – France
Svetlana Kostromina, SPbSU, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

The subject of this research is to study the nature of interaction between evaluative stress and academic
performance in school children. The methods to be used in the research include not only psychometric
instruments but also the recordings of SGR (skin-galvanic response) and EEG, in order to fix a stress
response to evaluative situations in school children in a more objective way and to compare the results of a
test taken in a real classroom environment, both in stressful and non-stressful situations. The study will first
focus on the psycho-physiological reactions of the pupils to the evaluative task. The evaluative tasks are to
be a part of the curriculum of Technical and Natural Sciences (the 1st task being the categorization of
technical/non technical objects; the 2nd - the classification of living species). These tasks will be proposed in
the form of a test to the children aged 11-12 (N=200, all pupils of the 1st year of a secondary school in
France). Secondly, the research will consist of a laboratory study of particularities of the activation of certain
zones of cerebral cortex (method of evoked potentials), both in stressful and non stressful situations. The
analysis of the EEG records will help us to understand how the neuronal processes, responsible for such
cognitive tasks as categorisation, change in the situations of knowledge reproduction and decision-making
(school evaluation) and to what extent the emotional states (stress response or situational anxiety) may
interfere with them.

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1501 - 2000

P1598
CAN BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS BE FOSTERED BY A
MODERATE CONSTRUCTIVIST DESIGNED ONLINE
TRAINING PROGRAMS?
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Sandra Niedermeier, University of Munich, Munich – Germany
Michael Sailer, University of Munich, Munich – Germany
Raphaela Schätz, University of Munich, Munich – Germany
Mandl Heinz, University of Munich, Munich – Germany

Purpose: This paper presents current empirical findings on dimensions of self-determination theory (SDT) in
online trainings for professional education of e-tutors under a moderate constructivist approach. Framework:
SDT postulating three basic psychological needs for competence, autonomy, and (social) relatedness, which
when satisfied yield enhanced intrinsic motivation (Ryan & Deci, 2000). From a theoretical perspective our
trainings foster the dimensions of SDT. The study was conducted as field study within a pre- and post test
design. The sample includes 56 lecturers, who participated in trainings from 2011 - 2014. The data was
collected through online questionnaires. Results: Findings indicate that the satisfaction of psychological
needs for competence, autonomy, and (social) relatedness can be fulfilled by a moderate constructivist
approach in educating e-tutors. Conclusion: During the training, the competence need was addressed by
providing informative feedback.The possibility to gain autonomy was addressed by providing choice e.g.
discuss tasks from different perspectives. The tasks in the training are personally endorsing and address
feelings of autonomy. These tasks also might possibly address the need for relatedness as it focuses on
cooperation. Implications: This study shows a suitable approach to investigate motivation in online trainings.
Further research should try to investigate effects of the constructivist design elements on the dimensions of
SDT.

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1501 - 2000

P1601
A SCHOOL WITH MINDY - EMOTIONAL EDUCATION
INTEGRATED EDUCATION ASSISTED WITH DOG
ACCORDING TO A MODEL OF RECONSTRUCTION FICTION
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Serena Zurma, Scuola di psicoterapia strategico integrata, Scupsis, Roma – Italy

According to Bruner, while people tell, negotiate meanings and structure their self (Ornaghi V., 1999). The
activity of storytelling is the instrument that guides the action, it is a relationship, one that binds the narrative
and action, with circular and retroactive effects (De Leo, Mazzei, 1989, De Leo, 1991). Given the pilot
surveys experience in school year 2012-13 with a sample of 100 pupils aged 9 and in 2013-14 with a sample
of 25 pupils aged 9 and 25 pupils of 12, I started for the 2014-18 investigation of action-research (Lewin,
1950), in longitudinal perspective with a sample of 25 students, the second to fifth grade of primaryschool, in
order to gatherevidence for inclusive educationcentered on cooperative learning,stimulate the development
of emotional self and check the validity of an instrument for affective education setting strategic integrated
(Celia, 2014). The search mode wants to orient to transformative action of the child thinking that through
education facilitated by the emotional relationship with your dog, you build the foundation for the activation
of the process of resilience and consequently a strengthening of his personality. The project idea aims at
systematization of a path of primary prevention-centered in school model of narrative construction integrated
bio-psycho-social interventions assisted with animals.

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1501 - 2000

P1603
THE SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES OF POST-INSTITUTIONALIZED
RUSSIAN CHILDREN IN ITALY: A BRIEF REPORT STUDY
B16. Development and education – Other
Laura Benedan, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Claudia Caprin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Luigina Ballarin, N.A.D.I.A. Onlus, Verona – Italy
Giulia Campedelli, N.A.D.I.A. Onlus, Verona – Italy
Alessia Gallace, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Rossella Morrone, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Research has shown that most of Russian adopted children experience both general and specific difficulties
during middle childhood and preadolescence, related to previous institutionalization and early social
deprivation.This study investigated the social competence of 67 Russian adopted children (males=50) aged
between 9 and 12 years (mean= 10.50,sd= 1.29), paired with a control group of Italian non-adopted children.
The evaluations were conducted by parents and by children themselves. Parents filledsome scales of the
CBCL 6/18 (Achenbach &Rescorla, 2001; Aggressive Behavior, Rule-Breaking Behavior & Externalizing
scales) and some scales of the CPRS-R:L (Conners, 2007; Social Problems&Opposition scales).Children
filled Aggressive Behavior Questionnaire (Little, Jones, Henrich& Hawley, 2003) and ProsocialBehavior
Questionnaire (Caprara&Pastorelli, 1993). Analyses concerning parents’ reports showed that adopted
children have more social difficulties with peers and differ in frequency of implementation of maladaptive
behaviors. On the contrary, analyses concerning children’ reports showed that adopted children declared to
be less aggressive and more prosocial than children in the control group. Further a series of analyses were
conducted on the subsample of adopted children. No relationships were found between social competence
and age of adoption, length of institutionalization or time passed in the adoptive family.

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1501 - 2000

P1610
PROPOSAL OF MEASURES OF WEIGHT PERSONAL CONTROL
BEHAVIOR
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Zoraide Lugli, Simón Bolívar University, Caracas – Venezuela

Introduction: This paper present the development and validation of measures related to weight control, based
on the personal control behavior model. The weight control self-efficacy inventory measure self-efficacy in
three areas: feeding style, influence of external stimuli on eating behaviors and physical activity. The Weight
Self-Regulation Inventory measure skills related to the control of weight in terms of physical activity and
feeding habits. The Weight Locus of Control Inventory measure internal, powerful others and azar beliefs
related to weight. Methodology: Items constructions and statistical analysis was carry on. Initial validity and
confiability analysis were done in independents samples. Convergent validity within instruments was done in
a normal sample and in an obese sample. Results: 37, 29 and 16 items respectively were selected according
to their symmetry and correlation item-test. Factors analysis shows significant factors structure for each
instrument, explaining at least 44.00 of the variance. Satisfactory internal consistency was found for the
factors of the instruments. Convergent validity results shown significant correlations. Discussion and
conclusions: This proposal promises to be a valid and reliable alternative in the measurement of problems
related to weight control, considering aspects that are basic to take into account in the treatment of obesity.

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1501 - 2000

P1613
YOUNG WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVES ON THEIR PARENTS’
ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS AFTER HAVING EXPERIENCED
PARENTAL DIVORCE
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Fanie Collardeau, University of Victoria, Victoria – Canada
Marion Ehrenberg, University of Victoria, Victoria – Canada

The presentation aims at opening up the discussion on young women’s perspective on parents’ romantic
relationships. Explanations for the “intergenerational transmission of divorce”include communication skills,
genetic traits, and attachment dynamic(witha focus on parent-child relational schema). Drawing on
Bandura’s observational learning theory, we hypothesized that children might also create romantic relational
schema based on observations of their parents’ couple relationship. We interviewed 20 young women who
experienced their parents’ divorce during middle to later childhood. Semi-structured interviews using
Chase’s (2003) approach began with open-ended questions about the parents’ romantic relationship, before
focusing on perceptions of relationship effort, and then asking about perceived influences of their parents’
romantic relationships on their own. Grounded theory was used to analyse the interview transcripts. Themes
were identified for both the parents’ romantic relationships and the young women’s romantic relationships.
Emerging themes include the need for reciprocity, the need to protect the self in romantic relationships, and
learning from the parents’ relationships. Findings point to the need for more research concerning young
adults’ perceptions of parents’ romantic relationships and have therapeutic implications for practitioners
working with children in divorced families and with young adults experiencing difficulties in romantic
relationships.

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1501 - 2000

P1617
PERSUASIVE INTERFACES FOR SAFE MAN-MACHINE
INTERACTION
D12. Work and organization - Safety culture and climate
Matthias Hartwig, Human Factors, Ergonomics, Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,
Dortmund – Germany

Acurrently on-goingexperimental study examines the persuasive effectsof an anthropomorphic interface on
safe man-robot-interaction. Former studies have shownthat humanoid features of computer interfaces can
have an impact on user’s perception. It is further known that emotional feedback by such interfaces can
change user’s behaviour, for example safety behaviour at work. In contrast, little is known about the exact
psychological mechanisms that causes the behaviour change.Therefore, in a randomised between-subject
design participants are asked to perform a working task with specific safety instructions. In the control
group, participants are reminded of the safety behaviour by a traditionally designed warning sign. In the
treatment group, an anthropomorphic agent gives the participants emotional feedback about their safety
behaviour. The occurring safety violations are measured as well as the subjective attitudes and beliefs about
the safety behaviour. Theory of planned behaviour is used as a framework to gain insights about the
mediating psychological changes that link persuasive feedback from the interface and behaviour change. It is
hypothesised that emotional persuasive elements do not primarily alter theuser’s attitude about the target
behaviour, but the perception of social norms referring to the behaviour. If so, emotional persuasive elements
might work as a supplement with added value to established safety activities, which primarily focus on
shifting attitudes.

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1501 - 2000

P1618
IMPLEMENTING TRAINING MEASURES IN ORGANIZATIONS
TO FOSTER VALUE EDUCATION
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Sandra Niedermeier, University of Munich, Munich – Germany

Purpose. Many organizations publish values through value statements or ethical codes. Accordingly, it
becomes an important goal to implement appropriate measures for value education in organizations. Mode of
Inquiry. Depending on the requirements of an organizationin the financial sector an implementation process
with 3 steps is conducted: 1) requirements analysis: Value-related training needs assessment consisting ofan
online surveyand interviewswith managers (n=186) and employees (n=506). 2) conceptualization: A
stakeholder workshop for generating authentic case scenarios with specific dilemma situations from the daily
workplace operations. 3) realization: Development, integrationand evaluation ofcases in work-oriented
trainings. Results. 1): According to managers and employees valuesare an important topic intheorganization.
A closer look revealed that there are problems in relating values to practical examples for action. 2):
Authentic case scenarios with specific dilemma situations were created by stakeholders. 3): Cases
wereintegrated into seminars.The evaluation showed a successful pilot implementation. Conclusion. The
presented implementation can serve as an example for a comprehensive procedure to improve organizational
value education. Implications. Practitioners have to be integrated into the implementation process to increase
the organization’s acceptance of the implementation. However, extensive research is essential especially to
study the effect of training over time.

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1501 - 2000

P1621
PLAYING ONLINE GAMES: GAMERS' PERSONAL VALUES,
GAMING MOTIVATIONS AND FLOW EXPERIENCES
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyber space and virtual realities
Özlem İskender, Uludağ University, Bursa – Turkey
Leman Pınar Tosun, Uludağ University, Bursa – Turkey

This study has two aims: Firstly, it aims to explore the associations between individuals’ motivations for
playing Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) and their personal values, and
secondly it aims to examine how the gamers’ personal values are related to their flow experience during
gaming. We expect gamers high on power and achievement values to play with motivations to gain success,
high status and dominate other players. On the other hand, we expect gamers high on universalism and
benevolence values to play with motivations for helping other players, making friends and self-disclosure.
Flow is the subjective feeling of total focus and high level of enjoyment in an activity. The enjoyment of an
activity can be increased with the addition of a sense of belonging, companionship and cooperation in a
group context. This component of flow experience is called group flow. With regard to personal values, we
expect those gamers high on power and achievement values to experience individual flow more than gamers
low on those values. Also, we expect gamers high on universalism and benevolence values to experience
group flow more than gamers low on those values. We aim to collect data from 300 gamers through a survey
including measurement tools of Portrait Values Questionnaire, Online Gaming Motivations Scale,
Dispositional Flow Scale-2 Short Version and Group Flow Scale. The results will be discussed on the basis
of Schwartz's Value Model and the Flow Theory.

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1501 - 2000

P1625
PARENTAL DIVORCE, INTERPARENTAL CONFLICT, AND
PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Klara Smith-Etxeberria, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Maria José Oriz-Barón, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Pedro Apodaca-Urquijo, University of the Basque Country, Bilbao – Spain

The main aim of this study was to analyze the predictive ability of parental divorce and interparental conflict
on both, father-child and mother-child relationships in early adulthood. We also aimed to examine whether
attachment history with both parents mitigates the influence of these family experiences.1078 undergraduate
and vocational school students completed a questionnaire related to the study variables. Results obtained
from two Hierarchical Multiple Regressions indicated that in both outcome variables parental divorce had a
negative effect. However, when other variables were included in the regression model (e.g.: conflict level,
attachment history), divorce stopped having a significant effect on parent-child relationships. Both, highresolved and high-unresolved levels of conflict had a negative effect on mother-child and father-child
relationships. Regarding attachment history, current mother-child relationship quality was predicted by
history of attachment with mother, whereas father-child relationship was predicted by attachment history
with father. In conclusion, these results suggest that the level of conflict between parents is more detrimental
than divorce. Our results do not support the buffering effect of attachment history, as no significant
interactions were found. However, both attachment histories had a greater effect than interparental conflict
on parent-child relationships.

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1501 - 2000

P1626
PARENTAL STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN´S ADJUSTMENT TO
DIVORCE ON ATTACHMENT RELATED ANXIETY AND
AVOIDANCE IN EMERGING ADULTHOOD
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Klara Smith-Etxeberria, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian – Spain
Maria José Oriz-Barón, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian – Spain
Pedro Apodaca-Urquijo, College of Education, University of the Basque Country, Bilbao – Spain

The main goal of this study was to analyze the predictive ability of some variables associated with the
parental divorce process alongside attachment history with parents on young adult children´s attachment
related anxiety and avoidance. Our sample consisted of 173 undergraduate and vocational school students
from the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country. All of them belonged to a divorced family.
Results showed that adequate paternal strategies (e.g.: not badmouthing the mother and promoting good
mother-child relationships) was the variable with greater predictive ability on low Avoidance scores.
Concurrently, but to a lesser degree, freedom provided by the mother to their children to talk about their
father also predicted low scores on Avoidance among young adult children. On the other hand, mother´s
negative emotional state was the most significant variable on anxious attachment representations. To a lesser
degree, attachment history with father and freedom provided by fathers to their children to talk about their
mother predicted low scores on Anxiety. In conclusion, our data indicate that both, paternal and maternal
strategies for children´s adequate adjustment during the divorce process influence on adult offspring anxious
and avoidant attachment representations. However, these results suggest that paternal strategies have a
greater predictive ability on Avoidance, whereas maternal negative emotional state determines high scores
on Anxiety.

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1501 - 2000

P1627
THE ROLE OF EARLY INTERVENTION IN WORKING
MEMORY AND SHORT TERM MEMORY TASK
PERFORMANCES OF CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS
B12. Development and Education - Typical and atypical development
Murat Doğan, Anadolu University, Eskişehir – Turkey

Because there is a tendency for exploring the factors affecting the temporary memory processes of
disadvantaged children, the purpose of this study is to determine the potential role of early intervention in
enhancing working memory (WM) and short term memory (STM) capacities of children with hearing loss
(HL). The tarticipants were 114 children with HL who had (n = 76) and had not (n = 38) early intervention.
Children with HL were from three different educational settings in Eskisehir, Turkey. The age range was 8 to
15 in both groups. The measures were WISC-R Performance subscales for performance IQ, sentence-digit
span and digit span-backward tasks for verbal WM, paper folding task for visuo-spatial WM, and digit spanforward task for verbal STM. All the tasks were administered by the researcher individually in a quite testing
room as two sessions. Group differences were determined by multivariate analysis of covariance
(MANCOVA) which also controlled the possible effects of age and IQ. MANCOVA indicated that children
in early intervention group performed better than the children in not-intervened group in both WM and STM
tasks for all modalities, when age and performance IQ were controlled. The finding clearly stated that having
early intervention plays a fundamental role in enhancing WM and STM capacities of children with HL even
after controlling age and IQ.

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1501 - 2000

P1628
CTB - COGNITIVE TEAM BUILDING: AN INNOVATIVE
METHOD TO INCREASE TEAMS PERFORMANCE
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Riccardo Capozzi, Ordine degli Psicologi del Lazio, Libero professionista, Roma – Italy

This study suggests a new perspective on the cognitive processes of teams. Studies to improve group
performance have a long tradition: Lewin, Lippitt and White’s (1943) researches on leadership; Osborne’s
(1957) studies on creativity through brainstorming; Steiner’s (1972) three factors approach; Tuckman’s
(1965) model of five stages of group development; Senge’s (1990, 2013) the organizational learning of
teams. In psychoanalysis Bion’s (1961) and Foulkes’ (1968) study on the emotional dynamics of groups.
What has been lacking in these researches? It is an analysis of the cognitive functions of a group as a
thinking unit, and the view of the cognition not only as individual processes but also as result of a relational
cognitive field. The concept is that cognitive relationships, like emotional relationships, express our ability to
think depending on how our cognitive style is integrated with the cognitive style of the anothers person.
Often it is more simple to talk to one person instead of another, this happens, due to differences in character,
but also due to different cognitive styles. The Cognitive Team Building is an innovative method because the
group members are chosen for how well their cognitive styles are integrable with the other members and
functional to the objective of the group. These Cognitive Styles are: Leader, Builder, Bridger, Brighter and
Insighter. A cognitive team works better when its member are selected with the cognitive styles suited to the
task

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1501 - 2000

P1629
PERCEPTIONS ON FEELINGS, THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIOURS
RELATING TO ANXIETY FROM CHILDREN WITH VISUAL
IMPAIRMENTS
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Lisa Visagie, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa
Helene Loxton, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa

Anxiety is the most common psychological problem reported by youth. This statement is even more
significant in terms of children with visual impairments (CVIs), as they are reportedly more prone than their
sighted peers for developing psychological difficulties, including anxiety. Various cognitive behaviour
therapy (CBT) interventions have proven successful in treating childhood anxiety. However, these
interventions are not suitable for CVIs, as their content, which is mainly pictorial, is somewhat inaccessible
to this population. Furthermore, no CBT-based anxiety interventions tailored for CVIs exist. Therefore an
accessible anxiety intervention is needed. Because of the dearth of literature relating to anxiety and its
treatment in CVIs, the purpose of this study was to gain insight into this topic from the perspective of CVIs
themselves. Therefore, preparatory to developing an anxiety intervention for CVIs, perspectives were sought
from the children themselves. Two focus group interviews were conducted and 16 CVIs (aged 9 – 13) who
attended two special schools in the Western Cape, South Africa, took part. Interviews were audio-recorded,
transcribed verbatim and content analysis performed. Three primary themes emerged: difficulties
encountered by CVIs; existing coping strategies; and insight into concepts central to CBT, namely feelings,
thoughts and behaviours. These results and their implications for the adaptation of the CBT-based anxiety
intervention will be discussed.

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P1630
VIABILITY OF A CBT-BASED ACTIVITY TO IMPROVE
PSYCHO-SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN A GROUP OF POVERTYSTRICKEN SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDREN
F06. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psycho-social development and adjustment under conditions of poverty
Helene Loxton, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa
Ilse Webber, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch - South Africa

The study aimed to explore whether a group of vulnerable South African children could benefit from a childfriendly CBT-based activity. The research objectives were firstly to explore whether children could
distinguish between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and secondly to determine if feedback during
assessment improved their performance. Anxiety disorders constitute one of the most prevalent mental health
problems in youth. High incidences of fear and anxiety symptoms have also been reported by South African
children over the last decade. Few studies have been done to research the underpinning of cognitive
behavioural therapy-based interventions for specific vulnerable children in the South African context.
Research in this area shows a need for an effective anxiety intervention programme specifically developed
for South African children. The participants consisted of a sample of 52 children between the ages of 10 and
13 years from a poverty-stricken neighbourhood in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Taken into account the
cognitive developmental theory and the cognitive behavioural theory, this activity was analysed
quantitatively as well as qualitatively. Most of the participants could discriminate amongst thought, feelings
and behaviour suggesting that they understand the core skills needed for participating in CBT. Conclusions
will be drawn about the viability of this CBT-based activity for usage in a future anxiety intervention
programme within the South African context.

1794

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1501 - 2000

P1631
THE ROLE OF BIG FIVE PERSONALITY ON WEEKLY
APPRAISALS OF PERCEIVED STRESS
D16. Work and organization – Other
Fatih Çetin, Nigde University, Nigde – Turkey
Faruk Sahin, Nigde University, Nigde – Turkey

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the role of personality on the perceived stress situations
with discussing attribution and appraisal theories. Design/Methodology The data were gathered from 95
individuals attending evening classes at a public university in Turkey. Participants were requested to fill in
the survey that includes 44-item Big Five Personality Scale in the first week and merely 10-item Perceived
Stress Scale during 12 consecutive weeks. We analyzed data using hierarchical linear modeling, since
variables at the week level are nested within people (multilevel structure). Results Results showed that
neuroticism and extroversion dimensions are found to influence weekly appraisals of stress. People are high
in neuroticism were found to perceive more stress. Extroverts were found to perceive less stress. Limitations
All our data came from self-report, future studies that may obtain the judgment of others on variables will
strength the findings of our study. Research/Practical Implications These findings not only made connections
among trait theory, attribution theory and appraisal theory in terms of transactional theory of stress, but also
presented valuable information about who is more likely prone to experiencing stress. Originality/Value
Unfolding the effects of trait characteristics on these weekly appraisals may contribute to observe more
explicit relations between personality-stress relations.

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1501 - 2000

P1634
ASSESSMENT OF CAREER CHOICE READINESS BY SELFREPORT, COUNSELORS’ AND INDEPENDENT OBSERVERS’
RATINGS: A TRIANGULATION APPROACH
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Michael Bösinger-Schmidt, University of Applied Labour Studies, Mannheim – Germany
Stefan Höft, University of Applied Labour Studies, Mannheim – Germany
Matthias Rübner, University of Applied Labour Studies, Mannheim – Germany
Stephanie Sauer, University of Applied Labour Studies, Mannheim – Germany
Johanna Siegk, University of Applied Labour Studies, Mannheim – Germany

To assess the career choice readiness (CCR) of people under 25, a self-report inventory (called “BET-U25”)
with 50 items (short 16 items) had been constructed. It measures five CCR-relevant dimensions and is
conceptually interlinked with the guidelines for career counseling sessions of the German Federal
Employment Agency. The presented study investigates the validity of the self-report by method
triangulation, using beside self-reports two other sources: CCR ratings of career counselors and independent
observers. Utilizing a method triangulation approach, the analyses concentrate on the convergence of the
CCR self-reports collected prior to the counseling session (in total N=605) with two other sources: career
counselor assessment of candidate’s CCR (N=412) and ratings of independent observers (N=99), which were
completed immediately after the single sessions. The mean duration of a counseling session is at 45 minutes.
Correlations of ratings belonging to corresponding dimensions range between r=.2 and r=.6. In general, the
counselors and observers-ratings show higher convergences with each other. Relevant moderators are the
level of education of the counselee, the proximity of time to the graduation, the inducement of the session
and specific CCR dimensions. In general, the results confirm the validity of self-reported CCR. The BETU25 seems to be a suitable instrument to screen CCR in advance to a session to optimize the counseling
process.

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1501 - 2000

P1636
INFORMATIVE VIDEO TO REDUCE ANXIETY IN ORAL
SURGERY
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Juliana Zanatta, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba – Brazil
Maylu Botta Hafner-Cirne, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba – Brazil
Antonio Bento Alves de Moraes, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba – Brazil

Third molar extraction is an invasive surgical procedure and can lead to adverse psychological processes,
such as anxiety, feeling of malaise and discomfort. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of
informative video on anxiety of patients submitted to third molar extraction. Methods: This is a randomized
controlled blinded trial using a sample composed by 79 individuals, aged 14 to 24 years, who required
extraction of at least one third molar in a dental session. The patients were selected and randomly allocated
into groups Control (CG) and Experimental (EG). In the preoperative phase, the EG watched an informative
video about third molar extraction and CG received standard information by surgeons. Anxiety was
measured through the Trait-State Anxiety Inventory (STAI) in three times: Triage (15 days before surgery),
Extraction (immediately before surgery), and Suture (7 days after surgery, immediately before suture
removal). Data analysis: Chi-square and Proc Mixed of SAS program (α=5%). Results: There was
statistically significant difference between the means scores of anxiety at all times between the groups
(between groups analysis). Significant differences were observed in three times in experimental group (intra
group analysis-p<0.05) suggesting significant reduction in levels of anxiety related to third molar extraction.
Conclusion: The results indicate that informative video was effective to reduce measures of anxiety related
in third molar extraction.

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1501 - 2000

P1642
SOCIAL CAPITAL OF HUMAN BEING, FAMILY AND
COMMUNITIES AS A JOINT PRODUCT FOR HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT
B16. Development and education – Other
Ana Lilia Banda Castro, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora – Mexico
Miguel Arturo Morales Zamorano, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora – Mexico
Daniel Alejandro Chavez Mancilla, Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Colegio de la Frontera Sur, San Cristobal de
las Casas, Chiapas – Mexico

This paper presents a review of capital social with the aim of identifying the links with social participation,
values and empowerment that provide the required arguments for enhancing and strengthening of social
capital and thus promote the human development. The prevalence of statistical data of violence, insecurity
and some components of social capital suggest its decrease or its fragility which raises the possibility of
transforming this resource of society. We discuss some links between the variables: reciprocity, trust, social
participation and empowerment that have been studied by several authors. We conclude by mentioning some
favorable aspects of human development that are affected by social capital.

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1501 - 2000

P1647
A NOVEL MORAL REASONING TASK REVEALS
ASSOCIATIONS WITH AGE AND INTELLIGENCE
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Chiasson Vincent, University of Montreal, Montreal – Canada
Vera Evelyn, University of Montreal, Montreal – Canada
Lalonde Gabrielle, University of Montreal, Montreal – Canada
Miriam Beauchamp, University of Montreal, Montreal – Canada

Introduction: Throughout adolescence, moral reasoning (MR) plays a pivotal role in the development of
positive and prosocial behaviour. Traditional measures of MR provide limited insight into daily behavioural
functioning because they tend to be confounded by other cognitive skills, have poor ecological validity, and
rely on third-person perspectives, which may reduce emotional involvement in the task. In order to address
these limitations, a novel, first-person, visual task, the Socio-Moral Reasoning Aptitude Level (So-Moral)
was created (Beauchamp et al., 2013). The goal of the this study was to explore associations between MR
maturity, age and intelligence. Methods: MR skills and intelligence were assessed in 92 healthy
adolescents/young adults aged 13 to 20 years (M=16.3, SD=2.1 years, 35% male) using the So-Moral and
the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence. Results: Age explained 27% (β= .52, p<.001) of the variance
in MR maturity. When divided into three age groups (early, middle and late adolescence) a significant
difference was found between groups in terms of MR maturity (p< .001). IQ also contributed moderately
(22.8%) to MR (β= .48, p<.001). Conclusions: The So-Moral shows promise as a new developmental task of
MR. These findings suggest that MR skills are not entirely reducible to intellectual abilities and tend to
progress with age, possibly as a function of increased social interactions, role-taking opportunities and
autonomy over the course of adolescence.

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1501 - 2000

P1648
EMOTIONAL VALENCE TO PEER COMMENTS AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTANCE FROM THEM
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Mariko Yoshioka, Hiroshima University, Higahi-hiroshima – Japan
Tazuko Aoki, Hiroshima University, Higahi-hiroshima – Japan

In Yoshioka & Aoki (2014), peer comments were classified into 3 groups based on satisfaction level, and
they were named on contents of peer comments. The highest satisfaction group were named “watched”
group, the middle group were named “approval/reception” group, and the lowest group were named “forced
the evaluation” group.Usually, peer comments have positive or negative emotion. And,there is a large variety
of familiarity with peer. However, their study does not distinguish emotional valence or psychological
distance. To this deficits, the purposes of the present study were to examine difference among 3 groups in the
emotional valence to peer comments and the psychological distance from the sender. Seventy-four students
were participated in this study. The results showed that there were significant differences between “forced
the evaluation” group and other 2 groups in both emotional valence and psychological distance. In other
words, the mean scores of emotional valence and psychological distance of “forced the evaluation” group
were lower than other 2 groups. These results suggest as follows: Low satisfaction words, which contents
force the evaluation,make the receiver negative emotion and may increase the psychological distance from
the sender. It is necessary to study on relationship between emotional valence and psychological distance in
detail.

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1501 - 2000

P1654
RESORUCES, FLOW AT WORK AND RECOVERY
EXPERIENCES: A MULTI-GROUP STUDY
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Margherita Zito, University of Turin, Turin – Italy
Claudio Giovanni Cortese, University of Turin, Turin – Italy
Lara Colombo, University of Turin, Turin – Italy

The flow at work (FaW) experience is characterized by absorption, work enjoyment and intrinsic motivation
(Bakker, 2008) and it is favourable for the individual and the organization: it generates well-being, fosters
the individual development (Csikszentmihalyi, 1975) and is related to the recovery of energies. The study
detects the mediation of FaW between job resources (supervisors’ and colleagues’ support, job autonomy)
and personal resources intended as personal/professional development (internal locus of control, optimism,
self-efficacy at work) on respondents (N=787 belonging to different working categories) with “high
recovery” (HR) and “low recovery” (LR). The multi-group structural equation model performed with
Mplus7 (c2(54)=159.13; p<.00; CFI=.92; TLI=.90; RMSEA=.06; SRMR=.06) shows: job resources increase
FaW (>LR) and personal resources (>LR); FaW increases personal resources (>HR); job resources increase,
through FaW, personal resources (>LR). Data show the mediation of FaW between job and personal
resources. The influence of FaW on personal resources is higher for HR suggesting that they have more
optimal experiences and development. LR individuals benefit most from job resources. Results suggest to: a)
promote FaW to favour optimal experiences at work and development; b) ensure job resources to activate
FaW and support LR people; c) support workers in the recovery of energies spent working to ease the
positive experience at work and the development.

1801

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1501 - 2000

P1671
PREDICTORS OF RE-EMPLOYMENT – A QUESTION OF
ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR, OR GENDER?
D16. Work and organization – Other
Kin Andersson, HVV, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna – Sweden

In April 2014, the unemployment rate was 8.2 % in Sweden and 11.7 % in the EU. Gaining a better
understanding of predictors of re-employment and reduced unemployment duration is of theoretical interest
for research and has direct practical implications for the unemployed.This longitudinal study examined the
predictive value ofattitudes, individual characteristics,job search behaviour and demographic variables on reemployment among 142 assembly workers who had been made redundant. Participants completed a
questionnaire within a week after leaving their jobs, and another 15 months later. Results of hierarchical
logistic regression revealed that gender (being male), was the strongest predictor. Also willingness to
relocate and desire to change occupation, increased the odds of re-employment 15 months after dismissal.
On the other hand having children at home and anonymous-passive job-search behaviour, which is more
prevalent among women, decreased the odds for re-employment. The study is contributing to research by
revealing gender differences in job search behaviour and the importance of focusing qualitative differences
instead of merely quantitative measures in job search behaviour. And even more important, despite attitude
and job-search behaviour, there is still differences that seems to be related to gender and family response.

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1501 - 2000

P1675
JOB SATISFACTION IN AN ITALIAN PHARMACEUTICAL
COMPANY: THE ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Federica Emanuel, University of Turin, Turin – Italy
Monica Molino, University of Turin, Turin – Italy
Daniele Pellungrini, Sanofi - Stabilimento di Garessio, Sanofi Spa, Garessio – Italy
Riccardo Ghini, Sanofi - Stabilimento di Garessio, Sanofi Spa, Garessio – Italy
Alberto Tortone, Sanofi - Stabilimento di Garessio, Sanofi Spa, Garessio – Italy
Piergiorgio Morchio, Sanofi - Stabilimento di Garessio, Sanofi Spa, Garessio – Italy
Claudio Giovanni Cortese, University of Turin, Turin – Italy

Job satisfaction represents the extent to which people like or dislike their jobs (Spector, 1997); several
studies analysed the determinants of job satisfaction, considered as indicator of cognitive well-being at work
(Diener, Emmons, Larsen,& Griffin, 1985). According to the JD-R model (Bakker &Demerouti, 2007),the
aim of this study is to inquire the effects of organizational resources and demands,and personal resources on
job satisfaction in an Italian pharmaceutical company. Respondents to the self-report questionnairewere
146employees. The measures are: job satisfaction (α .88), safety behavior (α .89), role clarity (α .71), work
procedure applicability (α .73), supervisors’ relational justice (α .92), colleagues’ support (α .84), workload
(α .78), internal locus of control (α .75) and work-related self-efficacy (α .70). Data analysis included:
means, standard deviations and alpha reliabilities for each scale, correlations, multiple regression analysis
(SPSS 20). Multiple regression analysis (62.5% explained variance) identify that job satisfaction ispositively
related only with organizational resources, in particular supervisors’ relational justice, role clarity, work
procedure applicability and colleagues’ support. This study shows the important relationship between
organizational resources and job satisfaction; organization should identify managerial policies and training to
sustain job resources and promote job satisfaction and well-being in the workplace.

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1501 - 2000

P1681
TRUST YOUR GUT: METABOLIC DEPLETION INCREASES
TRUST AND TRUSTWORTHINESS
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Elias Rantapuska, School of Business, Aalto University, Helsinki – Finland
Riitta Freese, University of Helsinki, Helsinki – Finland
Iiro Jääskeläinen, Aalto University, Helsinki – Finland
Kaisa Hytönen, NLaurea University of Applied Sciences, Espoo – Finland

We usethe trust game in a laboratory, a hidden experiment, and data from the European Social Survey 2012
to demonstrate that metabolic depletion causes individuals to be more likely to trust and reciprocate than
those who have just consumed a meal.We test between two alternative hypotheses: 1) hunger
heightensselfish behaviour,and 2)hunger mediates trusting and reciprocating throughintuitive decisions. We
offer three contributions to the literature. First, this study is the first that links metabolic state with trusting
and reciprocal behavior. Second, we provide somewhat provocative results indicating that hunger leads to
less greedy behavior. Our results would support the second alternative hypothesis: both trust and being
trustworthy are automated, default-choice responses in our sample operating in a social environment where
fair division of resources and interpersonal trust are strong social norms. Low blood glucose concentration
may cause the brain to deprioritize higher cognitive functions and use more hard-wired, automated
responses. Third, we highlight how a seemingly innocent research design choice of scheduling laboratory
sessions prior to, or after a meal, significantly influences experimental outcomes. This insight is particularly
relevant to research designs with treatment conditions varying between subject groups.

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1501 - 2000

P1685
COOKING A DISH: STUDY OF CULINARY CHOICES IN A
SITUATED ACTION
C15. Culture and society - Qualitative methods
Julie Boussoco, Paris 8 University, Lyon/Paris – France
Isabel Urdapilleta, Paris 8 University, Paris – France
Lionel Dany, Aix-Marseille University, Aix en Provence – France
Agnes Giboreau, Institut Paul Bocuse Research Center, Ecully – France

Cooking a dish is a dynamic process that integrates many factors: cultural, social, contextual and individual
factors. Based on the activity theory, and the subjective evidence-based ethnography (SEBE), we aim to
better understand how culinary choices in cooking practices are influenced by a psychosocial indicator: the
cooking proximity knowledge, practices, and involvement in cooking). A sample of 16 non-professional
French cooks (selected by their level of cooking proximity) was invited to cook a dish. Their activity
(cooking a dish in a lab-kitchen), was filmed with a miniature wide-angle video-camera with a microphone
worn on a pair of glasses. Then a self-confrontation debriefing was conducted with extracts (20-30 minutes)
of the video recording. The participant watched the extracts with the researcher, and commented the scene:
what he was doing, how, why, etc. It was relevant for the reconstruction of the mental activity. In terms of
results, we showed an influence of the cooking proximity on culinary choices in cooking practices: dish
(technical vs easy), recipe (long vs short) and ingredients choices (fresh or not), techniques, steps of
preparation, cleaning, space and time organisation, dish presentation (plate vs dish), feelings during cooking
(stress vs pleasure), etc. Finally, the cooking proximity permits to segment people samples on other criteria
than only Sociodemographic datas. Besides, SEBE protocol permits to better access to subjective practices.

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1501 - 2000

P1687
DOHSA-HOU A JAPANESE PSYCHOTHERAPY TECHNIQUE
FOR LOW-FUNCTIONING HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS WITH
SEVERE CHRONIC PAIN
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Yutaka Haramaki, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima – Japan
Takashi Yoshitake, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm – Sweden

Many chronic disease patients suffer from long-term pain, which produces exhaustion and reduces their
quality of life. Recent research indicates that chronic pain patients suffer from chronic self-control fatigue.
Dohsa-houwas originally developed in 1966 in Japan from the use of hypnosis to treat motor difficulties in
children with cerebral palsy. Dohsa is a self-control process that defines psychological activities. Self-control
involves the capacity to exercise control and guide reactions and behavior—abilities essential for executive
function. The participants in the present study were five female hemodialysis patients aged 59–62 years.To
treat their chronic pain, the participants undertook Dohsa-hou tasks over a 4-month period. The participants’
post-intervention visual analoguescale (VAS) painscores were significantly lowerthan their pre-intervention
scores. We employed the Wilcoxon rank-sum test to compare the VAS scores.The participants reported
reduced pain and improvedquality of life through the Dohsa-houintervention and Dohsa tasks conducted at
home. Dohsa-hou is a useful psychotherapy for managing severe chronic pain, and it may improve painmediated self-control fatigue. Although more research is required, the present study indicates that Dohsahoumay alleviate the burden on chronic pain patients, particularly low-functioning chronic pain patients
during dialysis.

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1501 - 2000

P1688
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
PRESENTATION
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Tamara Hovorun, Institute of Psychology, Kyiv – Ukraine
Darina Koskina, Institute of Psychology, Kyiv – Ukraine

“Impression management” – the term was outlined by D. Myers as the concept of self-varieties, which can
be regarded as an attractive image of himself or herself as a product that has a certain economic value. The
study was aimed to identify the characteristics of sex differences in students’ presentations of their
professional work capacity.The complex of diagnostic techniques have been determined to compare the
contents of self-presentation of male and female in the localization of control, differentiation in the integral
self-estimation, saturation with existential meanings and values, social competence and gender orientations.
We’ve discovered that sex differences in self-presentation employment potentials correlate with the adoption
of traditional gender orientations. Specificity of women’s self-presentation is revealed in a high level of selfcontrol and internal locus of control and in different job activities, as well as in social competence,
persistence in achieving working goals, in the coherence of moral attitudes and behavior. Lower rates in
female’s self–esteem qualities presentations in comparison to mail’s sample indicate that women are more
dependent onexternal insures of their competence in leadership qualities and acceptance their job
performance behavior in nontraditional social roles as well. The more any or other personal vocational
qualities are being mediated directly by woman’s perception, the less are being mediated by gender
stereotypes.

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1501 - 2000

P1689
SIBLING RELATIONSHIP IN THE LGB COMING-OUT: A
QUALITATIVE STUDY OF ELEMENTS INVOLVED
C04. Culture and society - LGBTQI studies
Stéphanie Haxhe, University of Liège, Liège – Belgium
Thérèse Scali, University of Liège, Liège – Belgium
Roberta Messina, University of Liège, Liège – Belgium
Salvatore D'Amore, University of Liège, Liège – Belgium

Siblings are recognized as having a very special place in a person's life and to support and protect them.For
this reason, our study focuses on the sibling relationship in the LGB coming-out context. The research has
been piloted on a Belgian sample of 102 subjects (44 LGB participants and 58 siblings) and includes semistructured interviews and a questionnaire about the sibling relationship. Preliminary results indicate that
siblings can represent in some cases a major potential support in the coming out process of LGB persons,
concerning in particular disclosure to parents and self-acceptance. Nonetheless, in other cases siblings seem
neutral or non-supportive. We thus try to identify the elements involved in positive and negative attitudes
from heterosexual siblings towards their lesbian/gay/bisexual sibling’s coming-out, as well as those
sustaining or impeding the use of the sibling relationship resource in such context.Several elements seem to
be involved in the way coming-out is experienced within the sibling subsystem: Birthorder, gender, age gap,
family culture involvingreligion, level of education,urbanity, and Consideration for sibling’sthoughts and
feelings. Conclusion: We have to get a betterunderstanding as to the extent of the impact of theseelements if
wewant to help families in the coming out process.

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1501 - 2000

P1700
BROADENING THE SCOPE OF GRIEF: HOW DOES
AMBIGUOUS LOSS IMPACT CLINICAL AND RESEARCH
OUTCOMES?
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Yagmur Ar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Understanding human reactions in response to deathis a major interest in the bereavement literature
(Stroebe& Shut, 1999). Some researchers, however, claimed that losses other than death could inflict
substantial suffering as well. Boss (1999) introduced the term ambiguous loss to describe situations where
the loved one is perceived as psychologically present but physically absent (e.g. soldiers missing in action,
kidnapped children) or psychologically absent but physically present (e.g. Alzheimer patients). Although
Boss claimed that ambiguous losses could be more distressing than the physical losses, researchers and
clinicians seem to overlook those losses in clinical and scientific practice.The purpose of this study was to
review articles from2000 to 2014 about ambiguous losses, to clarify the nature, assessment, effects and
implications of this concept. Scopus has been searched for this purpose and 20 articles were subjected to
content analysis. Results revealed that ambiguous loss differs from traditional grief in terms lack of finality
and ambiguity of the situation. It was found that ambiguous losses have detrimental effects not only at an
individual level (e.g. depression, complicated grief) and but also at a familial level (e.g. role confusions,
immobilization). Familial and societal assessments were necessary for assessment; and normalization,
revising attachment, mastery, revising identity and hope were claimed as integral parts of healing process.
Keywords: Ambiguous loss, grief, death, bereavement

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1501 - 2000

P1703
THREE DIMENSIONAL FORCE FIELD MODEL FOR
INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCE
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Koji Kosugi, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi – Japan

The purpose of this study is to visualize the individual preference by three-dimensional force field model.
The force field model has been developed in attitude theory of social psychology, and that proceeds as
follow three steps. First, from the distance matrix that represents the similarity of attitude or psychological
distance, multidimensional scaling yields configurations on two dimensions. The second step is adding with
other scores, such as individual preference ratings along with the third dimension. Then the third step is
interpolating for any coordinates where any targets does not exist. In the present study, this method was
applied for the data of the tourist spot of Japan. Five hundred participants were joined in this survey program
via internet. The distance matrix was made by the participants rating of similarity between two tourist spots,
then non-metric multidimensional scaling yielded two dimensional configurations. Participants were asked
for rating the preference toward each spots all together, the attractiveness of tourist spots was mounted on the
configurations. Three spatial interpolating methods ,Abelson method(1954-55), Inverse Distance Weighting
and Kriging method, were compared by the goodness of fit. Inverse Distance Weighting and Kriging method
has developed in spatial statistics. One of the advantages of this method is possibility of application; it can be
use for the data of social psychology, marketing, sociology, population dynamics, etc.

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1501 - 2000

P1707
SCHOOL TEACHERS’ KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE
TOWARD DISASTER PREVENTION EDUCATION IN JAPAN
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Tadahiro Motoyoshi, Kansai University, Takatsuki – Japan

Disaster prevention education in schools an important component for enhancing community preparation for
disasters. This study examines how much knowledge school teachers have about disaster prevention and how
and what they teach about disaster prevention at school. A web-based questionnaire survey was
administrated to teachers at elementary schools (n = 534), junior high schools (n = 533), and high schools (n
= 534). The results revealed that education for disaster prevention was taught by most elementary school
teachers, who also had the most knowledge about disaster prevention. Although teachers have a good
understand about the mechanisms of natural disasters and the appropriate corresponding behavior in the
event of an emergency, and they teach what they know to students in their schools, they are unaware of the
roles of community safety and support personnel, such as district welfare commissioners and members of
local firefighting teams, during disasters. The study also discusses the need for teaching materials on the
roles these community services play during disasters, as well as opportunities for teacher training.

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1501 - 2000

P1709
COMMUNITY VALUES IN THE TOKYO METROPOLITAN
AREA
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Masanori Ishimori, Otemon Gakuin University, Osaka – Japan
Junzo Kato, University of the Ryukyus, Naha – Japan
Takuya Okamoto, Shinshu University, Matsumoto – Japan
Yoshiki Kondo, Urban Life Research Institute, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., Tokyo – Japan

Community values in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which is composed of many local areas with unique
characteristics, were investigated. We categorized the Tokyo metropolitan area into the following six broad
categories, based on geographical and local characteristics: suburban residential areas with a high proportion
of apartment buildings, suburban residential areas with a high portion of detached houses, well-to-do
residential areas, old downtown areas, urbanized central areas with a high portion of apartment buildings,
and new residential areas. In 2013, we sampled 412 participants residing in each of the six types of areas
(N=2472) and conducted an Internet based survey. The results of cluster analysis indicated six types of
values that were given high priority by the participants: regional and social capital, safety net, social
infrastructure, living environment, and convenience. A comparison of community values in the six areas
showed that people in suburban residential area with a high portion of detached houses and in well-to-do
residential areas gave higher priority to the living environment, compared to people in other areas.
Comparison also revealed that residents in the old downtown areas preferred regional and social capital and
social infrastructure. It is suggested that community values might influence people’s choice of residential
areas and the high mobility of Tokyo metropolitan population.

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P1713
JAPANESE NATIVE SPEAKERS’ PERCEPTION OF HANGUL
CHARACTERS PRONOUNCED BY KOREAN NATIVE
SPEAKERS
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Kimiko Yamakawa, Aichi Shukutoku University, Aichi – Japan
Shigeaki Amano, Aichi Shukutoku University, Aichi – Japan

Korean native speakers learning Japanese often confuse Japanese fricatives (/s/, /sh/) and affricates (/ts/,
/ch/), because these phonemes are acoustically similar and one, /ts/, is not a Korean phoneme member.
Additionally, the Hangul characters recommended by the National Institute of the Korean Language (NIKL)
to represent these phonemes might be inappropriate and therefore induce Koreans’ incorrect pronunciations
that are misperceived by Japanese native speakers. This study examined the appropriateness of Hangul
characters for representing Japanese fricatives and affricates. Fourteen Hangul characters, including the
NIKL’s recommendations of “seu” for /s/, “syu” for /sh/, “sseu” for /ts/, and “ju” for /ch/ were pronounced
by Korean native speakers (n=66) and recorded digitally. Japanese native speakers (n=33) listened to each
recorded item and identified it as one of: /s/, /sh/, /ts/, and /ch/. Their identification ratios were more than
90% for the pronunciations of “seu” for /s/, “syu” for /sh/, and “ju” for /ch/, supporting the NIKL’s
recommendations. However, “sseu” was not identified as /ts/ but as /s/ at a 99% ratio, contradicting NIKL’s
recommendations. Moreover, none of the pronunciations of the 14 Hangul characters was identified as /ts/
with a high ratio. The best ratio of /ts/ was only 52% for the “cheu” pronunciation. These results suggested
that some of NIKL’s recommendations are inappropriate and should be reconsidered from the viewpoint of
speech perception.

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1501 - 2000

P1713
THE ROLE OF DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY IN HUMANITARIAN
ASSISTANCE. A STUDY IN LAMPEDUSA
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Kimiko Yamakawa, Aichi Shukutoku University, Aichi – Japan
Shigeaki Amano, Aichi Shukutoku University, Aichi – Japan

Background: Few studies have been conducted on humanitarian first responders. The word “emergency” is
often adopted to describe substantially different contexts, so we risk to not consider its specific psychological
impact Aims: In order to investigate the different psychological impact in two different emergency contexts
we compare the staff of emergency department with first responders who assist migrants on Lampedusa
Island. Methods: The sample is composed of 81 subjects: 36 of the Emergency Room of two Italian
Hospitals (ER) and 45 Humanitarian Workers involved in the migrants rescue (HW). We administered four
self-reported instruments: CISS II, LCB, TAS20 and SF-36. Results: We found significant difference
between the two groups in relation to Task-Centered Coping Strategy (t -6.11;df. 70;p.001), Social
Functioning (t = 2.245; df. 79; p .028) and Role-Emotional Functioning (t 1.80;df.79;p.075).The sample is
characterized by an External Locus of Control (61%). Conclusions: Both emergency contexts seem to have a
significant psychological impact on the workers involved. However, first responders exposed to a
humanitarian emergency seem less prepared to handle the emotional stress. Therefore it might be useful to
pay more attention to the psychological training of humanitarian workers to preserve their quality of life.

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P1714
THE EXTENT OF DISCRIMINANT ERROR BETWEEN TWO
CATEGORIES WHEN THEIR MEANS DIFFER AT 5%
SIGNIFICANCE LEVEL
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Shigeaki Amano, Aichi Shukutoku University, Nagakute, Aichi – Japan
Kimiko Yamakawa, Aichi Shukutoku University, Nagakute, Aichi – Japan

Significant mean difference in t-test and analysis of variance is often regarded as evidence that data in two
categories are distributed with clear separation. However, the mean difference does not imply separated
distribution. To clarify this notion, this study aimed to determine the extent of discriminant error between
two categories when their means differ at 5% significance level. Without loss of generality, we can assume
the means of two standard normal distributions without correlation differ at 5% significance level. For the
difference of the two distributions, the standard deviation (SD_diff) is the square root of the sum of squares
of standard deviation in each distribution (i.e., SD_diff = square root of 2). Because the z-score is 1.96 at
2.5% probability, which corresponds to the threshold of a two-tailed test with 5% level, the distance between
the two distributions is 2.76 (1.96 x SD_diff). Half of 2.76 (1.38) is a crossover point of the distributions.
Because the probability is 8.4% for the region with a z-score greater than 1.38, the two distributions overlap
with probability 16.8% (8.4% x 2). This indicates that discriminant error occurs up to 16.8% when the means
of two categories significantly differ at 5% level. Therefore, difference at 5% significance level does not
necessarily indicate clear separation of two categories. Statistical test users should be aware of this feature
and should avoid making extravagant claims about distinction of two categories.

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P1715
EFFECTS OF PROACTIVE PERSONALITY AND PROTEAN
CAREER ORIENTATION ON ACTIVE AGEING AND CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT
D13. Work and organization - Age and work
Juil Rie, Dept. of Psychology, Hallym University, Chuncheon - Republic Of Korea

Research goal: As life span has increased, active aging is being very important.Active aging is the process of
optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people
age(WHO, 2002).Proactive personality and protean career orientation is important for finding new activity
after retirement. We predict that proactive personality influence protean career orientation and protean career
orientation mediate the relationship of proactive personality and active aging. Methods: We collected data
from 400 Korean elderly. Mean age was 63.14year(SD=4.60)/Male 192(48%), Female 208(52%). We
measured seven participation activities of elderly; daily minor social activity, active social activity,selfdevelopment, volunteering, family support, leisure, and religious activity. As a predictor variable, we
measured proactive personality and protean career orientation. Conclusion &Discussion: Proactive
personality and protean career orientation significantly and positively correlated with active ageing without
daily minor social activity. And protean career orientation not meditated the relationship between whole
active ageing and proactive personality. But when we excluded religious activity in active ageing, protean
career orientation meditated the relationship between active ageing and proactive personality. Especially
among active ageing, self-development, leisure&volunteering activities were mediated by protean career
orientation.

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1501 - 2000

P1717
DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF POSITIVE, NEGATIVE AND NO
FEEDBACK ON A NOVEL TASK
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Ümran Yüce Selvi, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
H. Canan Sümer, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

The aim of the currentstudy was to examine the effect of three different feedback (fb)types on task
performance. A 3(positivefb, negative fb, no fb) X 2(trial 1, trial 2) experimental design was conducted. The
sample consistedof 208 college students in Turkey. The task involved listing potential uses for two common
objects: plastic bag in Trial 1 and scarf in Trial 2.Two pre-studies were conducted to develop a rating system
for the reported uses of the two common objects. Both the total number of presented uses and the novelty
value of each presented use were taken into consideration in rating the performance. Participants received
either positive fb, negative fb depending on their actual Trial 1 performance, or no fb following their Trail 1
performance.Trial 2 performance scores constituted the dependent variable of the study. Results indicatedno
significant feedbackX time interaction effect on Trial 2 performance. However, a trend analysis, conducted
to see if there was an emerging trend in the data,showed that performance of the participants in the three
conditions increased in a linear fashion in such way that Trial 2 performance was the smallest in the negative
fbcondition and highest in the positivefb condition, no fb condition being in-between. Some implications of
the findings are that giving positive fbseems to have a higher potential in increasing task performance and
that negative fb may be more detrimental to performance on such tasks than no fb.

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1501 - 2000

P1719
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTACHMENT AND GENDER
ROLES
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Zeynep Saglam Balkan, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Meltem Narter, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey

TheAttachmentTheory has a significantimportancetoexplaintheexperiments of cognitive, emotional and
behavioralprocesses
in
thecloserelationships.
Inconnectionwiththetheory,
it
wasworkedtocreatethementalmodelings
and
thevariousattachmentcategories/styles.
On
theotherhandthegenderconcept is an importantsurveyareawhichdescribestherolesattributedto men and
womenbysocietyorculturalvalues. Thegenderroles in severalcatagoriessuch as feminine, masculine, androjen
and
undefinedareassimilated
in
thegenderconcept.Somestudies
in
theliteratüre
statethatthegenderroleshaveinfluence
on
closerelationships
and
therecouldbe
acorrelationbetweenthesetwovariables.Scope:Thepurpose of thisstudy is toanalysethecorrelations and
differencesbetweenthegenderroles and theattachmentsytles.Method:Target is topractisethe data forms of
“Experiences in Close Relationships Inventory”, “BemSex Role Inventory” and “Sociodemographic”for a
samplinggroup
of
200
people.ExpectedResults:A
meaningfulrelationshipsareexpectedbetweenthevariousattachmentstyle and genderroles.RESULT :Apositive
and
meaningfulrelationship
is
expectedbetweenhavingsecureattachmentstyle
and
adoptingtheandrogengenderrole.Ameaningfulrelationship
is
notexpectedbetweenhavingfearfulattachmentstyle and adoptingandrojen, masculine and femininegenderroles.

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P1725
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OVER-ADAPTATION AND
DEPRESSION IN JAPANESE COLLEGE STUDENTS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Junki Kazama, Nagoya University, Nagoya – Japan

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between over-adaptation and depression in
Japanese college students.“Over-adaptation” was defined as a set of characteristics, i.e. external overadaptive (self-inhibition and other-oriented behavior) and internal characteristics (self-insufficiency). A total
of 260 Japanese college students (110 men and 150 women undergraduates) completed a questionnaire.The
over-adaptation scale consisted of 33 questions which were subdivided into the following 5 subscales; “selfinsufficiency”, “self-inhibition”, “solicitude for others”, “need for approval”, and “living up to one’s
expectations”.Subjects were divided into 4 groupsby using cluster analysis on over-adaptation scale. The
results indicated that cluster-1 (CL1) showed high scores of 5 subscalesand was regarded as “over-adaptation
group”. The other groups were regarded as not over-adaptation groups. The results of ANOVA indicated that
over-adaptation group (CL1) showed significantly higher score of CES-D (Center for Epidemiologic Studies
depression Scale) scores than other groups.Gender differences were also discussed.

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P1728
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION’S AND GENDER EQUALITY: A STUDY
OF DEPENDENT SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Maider Larrañaga, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Garbiñe Ortiz, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Jose Francisco Valencia, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Iduzki Soubelet, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Daniel Hermosilla, University of the Basque Country, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain

In our society gender equality seems to be a socially accepted value. Nevertheless, women must face and
support different obstacles and discriminations in their current lives. In order to overcome the distance
between the theoretical equality and the real one, different social politics have been put into practice. The
most questioned and criticized ones had been the affirmative action politics. The present research tries to
understand the social representations dynamic among gender equality, gender discrimination and affirmative
action. The main objective is to detect the core elements of these social objects and describe the relationship
among them (Abric, 2001; Roussiau and Valence, 2013). Data were collected via questionnaires applied to
300 university student in the Basque Country (in the north of Spain). The results show that young university
student have a simple conception of gender equality based on social right. Moreover, the discrimination is
seen as a mechanism of exclusion based on the differences of women relative to men. In the other hand, the
affirmative action appears as a specific proposal to achieve the gender equality. In addition, the relation
between gender equality and affirmative action is perceived to be dependent (Guimelli and Rouquette, 2004).
We discuss the interest to promote a more comprehensive conceptualization of gender equality, which
gathers a gender perspective and assumes to implement specific mechanisms as necessary correctors to
achieve a real equality.

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P1729
LOCUS OF CONTROL AND COPING STRATEGIES IN CANCER
PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHEMOTERAPY: A STUDY
CONDUCTED AT SAN RAFFAELE HOSPITAL
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Giulia Bruna Delli Zotti, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Maria Monica Ratti, San Raffaele Hospital, Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Ilaria Passoni, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Luca Leardini, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Lucio Sarno, San Raffaele Hospital/Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy

Introduction: Cancer is one of the most life-threatening illness; it causes evident consequences on the patient,
threatening his/her life and interfering with every aspect of a human being. Aims: The aim is to intercept a
“not-clinic” population (patients who don’t spontaneously request a psychological consultations) to evaluate
how coping strategies and locus of control could have an impact on anxiety and depression.Method and
Results: The research sample is made up of 200 patients, men (40%) and women (60%), undergoing a
chemotherapy treatment at Oncology Division of San Raffaele Hospital (Milan).The assessment battery is
composed by:CISS-2, LCB, BDI-II, BAI. The results show that both males and females present statistically
significant correlations between emotion-oriented coping strategies and the presence of higher levels of
anxiety (M:r=.315;p=.005;F:r=.411;p<.001) and depression(M:r=.317,p=.004;F:r=.443; p<.001). Data point
out that women have an external locus of control significantly correlates with higher levels of anxiety
(r=.475;p<0.01) and depression (r=.480;p<0.01). Conclusion and Implications: Patients that use emotion
oriented coping strategies and have an external locus of control could have higher levels of anxiety and
depression. The psychologist’s role would be basic in planning interventions able to help patients to develop
an internal locus of control and functioning coping strategies.

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1501 - 2000

P1733
LEXICAL PATTERNS EMERGING FROM THE DISCUSSION
ABOUT THE GENDER EQUALITY LAW IN THE SPANISH
PRESS
C09. Culture and society - Media and communication
Garbiñe Ortiz, University ofl Pais Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Maider Larrañaga, University ofl Pais Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Arrate Agirrezabal, University ofl Pais Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Donostia-San Sebastian –
Spain
Luixa Reizabal, University ofl Pais Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Donostia-San Sebastian – Spain
Lorena Gil de Montes, University ofl Pais Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Donostia-San Sebastian –
Spain

Mass media play a relevant role in both creating discourse and representations of social problems, and in
spreading them. The present study addresses lexical patterns that make up the discourse on the legislation
regarding gender equality. For this purpose, we selected the latest legislation norm on gender equality
approved by the General Courts in Spain -that is, the Law for the effective equality of women and men. This
Law allows for active policies, it cross-sectionally regards the right of equality and it provides a framework
for affirmative action. The corpus of 53 newspaper editorials published during 2004-2008 was analyzed
using the lexical analysis software ALCESTE. The results showed a discursive structure organized around
three lexical classes, which account for the 77 % of elementary contextual units. The first class (56 % of
ECUs) discussed the problem in the workplace. The third class (33 % of ECUs) concerned the political
arena, both government and opposition. Finally, the second class (11 % of ECUs) captured the discussion in
the judicial system. Newspapers and time lapses were included in the analysis as independent variables.
Discussion gives insight into the social representation of the policy for achieving gender equality and
eliminating discrimination disseminated by the media. It also complements previous research conducted on
the theory of framing.

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1501 - 2000

P1734
EATING DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENCE: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL
DATA, PSYCHOLOGICAL PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
AT SCHOOL
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Sabina Albonetti, University of Insubria, Varese – Italy
Maria Monica Ratti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

The objective is the monitoring of eating disorders risk factors in adolescent behaviour, in order to increase
the understanding of their features and to plan primary and secondary prevention programs. Introduction:
Researches on student population are an important source for the identification of risk factors during
childhood and adolescence; although, in absence of psychodiagnostical assessments, the cases here examined
cannot have clinical relevance. Methods: The sample was composed of 720 subjects, 448 females (62%) and
272 males (38%), aged between 14 and 15 (mean=14,4), who were attending the first high school year in
education institutes in Lombardy. We developed a questionnaire, composed of 14 items (with reference to
former validated questionnaires), in order to ascertain eating behaviours considered as risk factors in
scientific literature. Results show that binge eating is the main problem among these subjects (35,8%),
without gender difference; calories control (F: 13,7%; M: 5,5%), exercise for losing weight (F: 25,2%; M:
16,3%), self-induced vomit (F: 12,3%; M: 4,1%), fasting (F: 13,3%; M: 1,8%) are prevalently female
practices. Conclusion, Implications: In accord with previous literature, results confirm the presence of
significant eating disorders risk factors in adolescent behaviour (due to lacking self-esteem, negative selfperception, relational problems, uncontrolled emotions) and reveal the urgence of prevention/intervention
projects at school.

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P1735
RISK BEHAVIOURS AND DISTRESS IN ADOLESCENTS. TYPES
OF PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS AT HIGH SCHOOL
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Maria Monica Ratti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Sabina Albonetti, University of Insubria, Varese – Italy

The introduction and increasing diffusion of psychological skills at high school, as a way of prevention or
intervention in emergency situations, has been fostered during the last years in order to support and promote
socio-relational abilities useful to adolescents for the fulfillment of their development tasks.This research
aims to present and propose a model of psychological intervention based on group relations, considered in
their different forms. Small groups, including separately students, parents and teachers, will be examined
here particularly, as they are liable to function at school in many directions. Focus group, role playing,
photolangage, case discussions, comments on movies are the main techniques which made possible to treat a
lot of themes in a complementary way and to mitigate the individual fear of an excessive self-exposition by
the involvement of all participants in a more general discussion according to the personal experience of
everybody.Working groups are certainly a convenient way of interaction with adolescents, who are in a
specifical stage of development when utmost is the need to share emotions and ideas with peers. Foresaid
techniques will be as more productive as more the psychological intervention will occur through a net of
educative institutes, which is a reference model for the treatment of adolescents' distress at school.

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1501 - 2000

P1741
ADOLESCENT VIOLENCE TOWARDS PARENTS AND
EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Anna LLorca Mestre, University of Valencia, Univesrtity, Valencia – Spain
Elisabeth Malonda Vidal, University of Valencia, Univesrtity, Valencia – Spain
Paula Samper García, University of Valencia, Univesrtity, Valencia – Spain

Youth violence is the way to cope the problems and social and interpersonal conflicts. According to the
National Institute of Statistics in Spain in 2011 were committed 29.397 criminal offences committed by
minors between 14-17 years. It has increased violence and aggression in the family. In fact, 25% off
complains against adolescents are by violence of children to parents. Aims: to assess the incidence of
aggressive behaviors in domestic context by children, and analyze the relation of the conflict between parentchild and emotional self regulation of children. Participants: 3131 adolescents (9-17 years), selected
randomly among the schooled population in the schools of the Valencian Community (48% women-52%
men). Instruments: Interpersonal Reactivity Index (Davis, 1983); Anger Expression Inventory Satate-Trait
(Del Barrio, Aluja & Spielberg 2003); Verbal and Physical Aggression (Caprara y Pastorelli, 1993, Del
Barrio et al., 2001 ); Emotional Inestability (Caprara y Pastorelli, 1993, Del Barrio et al., 2001 ); and Ad hoc
questionnaire about adolescent aggression to parents. The results show a high incidence of family conflicts in
the age range evaluated. Note that the girls use more insults, shouts and stop talking as aggressive response
to parents, while boys use more physical aggression. There is a progressive increase in the conflicts with the
age, especially from age 12. It is confirmed a relationship between the frequency of aggressive responses and
negative emotions.

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1501 - 2000

P1742
PSYCHOLOGISTS: A NEW PROFESSION?
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Romina Lecis, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Marco Guicciardi, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Angela Maria Quaquero, Sardinian Order of Psychologists, Cagliari – Italy

This exploratory research was conducted in Sardinia to investigate the social representation of Psychologists,
by surveying potential customers of the psychological services, about their: a) role, b) type of interventions,
c) accessibility, d) professional value, and e) customer’s satisfaction. The social representation of
psychologists has been a matter of interest in several researches; however this subject has been approached
mostly by an inner perspective, asking psychologists and/or psychotherapists about their roles, functions and
type of interventions. This research involved a wide and heterogeneous sample of people who had joined a
promotional initiative, called “the week of the psychological well-being”, promoted by the Sardinian Order
of Psychologists. The data collected with a short questionnaire were analyzed with a multiple
correspondence analysis (ACM). The results differentiate young people compared to people over 30 years.
Young people seem to have no need of the psychologists’ intervention, but know how to find them. Adults
show two different social representations: a) "traditional", related to one to one professional relationship; b)
"innovative", related to new contexts and demands (i.e. personal development, health promotion, etc). The
results confirm a change over time in the outer representations of psychologists and an increasing demand of
interventions orientated on prevention, empowerment and well-being.

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P1744
EFFECTS OF GROUP INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN’S SELFESTEEM AND SELF-EFFICACY IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CLASSROOMS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Akiko Kuramitsu, Fukuoka University of Education, Munakata – Japan
Mika Noi, Seinan Jo-Gakuin University, Kitakyushu – Japan
Naomi Ichigozaki, Seinan Jo-Gakuin University, Kitakyushu – Japan

Children’s self-esteem is essential to school success, and children’s sense of well-being and adjustment. This
study investigated the effectiveness of group intervention which is aimed for the acquisition of coping
strategies in an interpersonal conflict situation. The intervention was practiced for 90 minutes and aimed at
seventh grade children in three junior high school classrooms. Our group intervention consisted of 4 parts,
and children were asked to: a) think the reasons of the conflict and feeling of each character after telling a
story of 2 characters having embroiled, b) present what they would normally do in this situation, c) propose
the ideal settlements, d) choose the best way for the settlement and take the role of a character and play the
situation. Pre- and posttest data were collected, as well as 1 months follow-up data. The questionnaire was
consisted of self-esteem and self-efficacy. Results showed that this group intervention enhanced their sense
of self-esteem and self-efficacy, right after the session, compared to pretest data. Follow-up data showed that
the efficacy of the intervention maintained at least for 1 month. Children who scored lower in the pretest,
showed greater increase in their sense of self-esteem.

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P1747
THE ROLE OF OPP IN PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIPS AND ITS IMPORTANCE
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Constança Biscaia, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal

In line with Europsy, the Portuguese Psychologists Order (Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, OPP) made it
mandatory to carry out a traineeship, to allow access to professional life. The professional internship is
considered a key time of transition to independent work and a key area of professional development. This
communication presents the implementation process and the impact of professional psychology internships
in Portugal. The structures created to operate the program of professional internships (including the
organization of an Internship Office and an Internship Committee), as well as the difficulties and challenges
overcome in this process, will be addressed. It also will be presented a study carried out through a
questionnaire in order to understand the experiences and perceptions that professional trainees and
supervisors have about this process, particularly the risks and opportunities that the professional internship
sets, the main concerns of this period, the emotional impact, the importance of supervision, and the gains in
terms of professional development and integration into the labor market. It follows that the professional
psychology internship is a key element in the professional development of psychologists, allowing to learn
and to acquire basic skills to the professional practice and evolution.

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1501 - 2000

P1748
ASSERTIVE BEHAVIORS IN PATIENTS WITH EARLY VS.
LATE ONSET ANOREXIA NERVOSA
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Víctor José Villanueva Blasco, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
José Ignacio Latorre Marín, Hospital Obispo Polanco, Teruel – Spain

Eating Disorders (ED) are a group of mental disorders characterized by the presence of altered behaviors in
food intake in order to control weight. They can cause physical problems and altered psychosocial
functioning. These patients perceive themselves as controlled by his family and by society, but do not
possess assertive behaviors to respond, and show deficits in the use of social skills to establish limits to the
people and to express judgments. The purpose of our study was to evaluate and compare the assertiveness
and the age of onset of the disorder in a Spanish sample of patients diagnosed of Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and
atypical AN according to CIE-10 criteria. Both groups were divided into two subgroups on the basis of the
beginning of the ED symptoms. The first one, early onset, composed by subjects that presented symptoms
before the age of 14 years, and the second one, late onset, from 14 year on. The punctuations obtained in the
Assertion Inventory (AI) of Gambrill and Richey (1975) were analyzed. Our data support the hypothesis that
patients with an early onset tended to be less assertive, according to the AI, than to those with a late onset.
The punctuation was higher among those diagnosed with AN than those diagnosed with atypical AN.

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P1751
POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND POSTTRAUMATIC
GROWTH IN PARENTS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT
WITH CANCER
A04. General issues and basic processes – Psychobiology
Hazal Ayas, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Gulay Dirik, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir – Turkey

INTRODUCTION: Although previosuly studies claimed that diagnosing with cancer cause negative
psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, recent psychooncology
studies point out that cancer may be precipitate both the potential for positive and negative psychological
outcomes for patients and their families. AIM:This study is conducted to identify posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), posttraumatic growth (PTG), among the parents of children with cancer. METHOD: There
were 117 parents, 78 mother and 34 father with childhood cancer in the study. Posttraumatic Growth
Envantory (PTGI), Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale and the Sociodemographic data form were
administered to participating parents. Independent samples t-tests, correlation, and regression analyses were
conducted to identify the relationships between the variables. RESULTS: Based on the analyses, it was
found that the parents had experienced medium levels of PTSD and high levels of PTG, moreover mothers
had experienced higher levels of posttraumatic growth than the fathers, and there were no gender differences
in the levels of posttraumatic stress disorder. Additionally, there was a positive relationship between parents'
scores of posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth. CONCLUSION: Our results are similar
with literature that like other cancer types not only posttrumatic stress but also posttraumatic growth occur in
parents of childhood cancer. According to this, structured intervention on positive outcomes of cancer by
psychologists would be more effective on patients and their families wellbeing.

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P1752
COMORBILIDAD IN THE ABUSE OF SUBSTANCES OF THE
TOBACCO AND OF THE ALCOHOL IN THE ANOREXIA
NERVOSA DEPENDING ON THE BEGINNING OF THE TCA
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
María Yolanda Vellisca Gonzalez, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
José Ignacio Latorre Marín, Hospital Obispo Polanco, Teruel - Spain
Víctor José Villanueva Blasco, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain

Comorbidity with substances abuse is common between patients with Anorexia nervosa (AN). Eating
disorders (ED), like people who try to restrict their diet, this behaviour seems to be related to a major
consumption of tobacco and other substances. Longitudinal studies have indicated that going on a diet
predicts the beginning of smoking in children and teenagers. Because of the known appetite suppressing
effect of the nicotine, is not surprising that tobacco is more consumed among patients with an ED. Alcohol
abuse is frequent in patients with AN. Our clinical sample was composed by patients diagnosed of AN and
atypical AN according to the CIE-10 criteria. Both groups were divided into two subgroups according to the
onset of the ED symptoms. The first one, early onset, was composed of subjects who presented symptoms
before the age of 14, and the second one, late onset, from 14 on. The aim of our study was to compare both
disorders in the consumption of the most habitual toxics, tobacco and alcohol. Our data support the
hypothesis that patients with an early onset AN tended to smoke more than those with a late onset, and
showed a trend to consume less alcohol, that was significant in the atypical AN subgroup.

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P1754
PARENTING CHILDREN WITH PHENYLKETONURIA:
EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL OUTCOMES
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Lidia Borghi, University of Milan, San Paolo Hospital, Milan – Italy
Enrica Riva, San Paolo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Elena Vegni, University of Milan, San Paolo Hospital, Milan – Italy

Background. Newborn screening and early treatment turned phenylketonuria (PKU) into a treatable
condition with very good health outcomes, where the parents’ is crucial for disease management and children
wellbeing. Nevertheless, PKU parents may suffer from several emotional and psychosocial maladjustments.
Objective. We conducted a cross-sectional study in order to evaluate the emotional and psychosocial
characteristics of parents of children with PKU. Methods. To date, we enrolled 130 parents of PKU patients.
We collected parents’ socio-demographic data, patients’ clinical data, parents’ psychological and quality of
life outcomes through: Symptom Check-List-Revised, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Y, Beck Depression
Inventory-2, State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 and Short Form Health Survey-36. Results. Data
collection and data analysis is ongoing. Preliminary results show that parents have emotional and
psychosocial outcomes comparable to the general population. Lower educational level, single/divorced
marital status, severity of child PKU and critical age of children (neonatal or adolescence) are associated
with poor outcomes. Implications. As parental functioning influences adherence to treatment, development
and adjustment of their children, the evaluation of the impact of parenting with PKU could provide useful
insights to set up prevention programs and to improve parents wellbeing and parent-child relationships, in
particular in critical life stages.

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P1755
MORAL INTELLIGENCE RELATIONSHIP WITH SOCIAL
SUPPORT AMONG STUDENTS OF SHIRAZ ISLAMIC AZAD
UNIVERSITY
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Sareh Behzadipoor, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch, Shira – Iran
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad Branch, Firoozabad – Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj Branch, Yasouj – Iran

Moral intelligence and conduct compatibility problem with the highest levels of development are included in
different areas of cognitive, emotional and spiritual. This study examined the relationship between moral
intelligence with social support among students of chemistry has been done. The research method was
descriptive correlative. For this purpose were selected 100 students of chemistry in Shiraz Islamic Azad
University using Gensus method in academic year 92-93. And were tested with the moral intelligence
questionnaire (MCI) link and Kiel (2005), and social support questionnaire waxes and et al (1986). Data
were analyzed using correlation and regression analysis. The results showed that there is a positive and
significant correlation between the size of the commitment to the covenant and the ability to forgive your
mistakes and others with social support. Regression analysis also showed that the ability to forgive
significantly predicts the social support.

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P1758
STUDYING THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN INTRINSIC
GROUPING PRINCIPLES IN VISION BY MEANS OF
SUBJECTIVE MEASURES
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Pedro R. Montoro, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain
Dolores Luna, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain

This study examines the influence of the relative strength of grouping principles on cooperation and
competition between the grouping cues of proximity and similarity in the process of perceptual organization.
In particular, we examined interactions between proximity and similarity in orientation in Experiment 1, and
between orientation and luminance similarity in Experiment 2. Cooperation and competition were examined
by presenting the principle either alone or combined with another principle. Results showed that when single
principles had similar strength (proximity and orientation similarity in, Experiment 1), the effect of
combined cooperating principles was greater than that of either principle acting alone. Moreover, the effect
of conjoined competing principles was smaller than that of either single principle. In contrast, when the
strength of principles acting alone was different (orientation and luminance similarity, Experiment 2), the
grouping effect of the strongest principle was similar to that of the cooperation condition, and the effect of
the weakest principle was similar to that of competing conjoined principles. Results supported that
interactions between intrinsic principles are modulated by the relative grouping strength of principles acting
alone. Interestingly, performance in these conditions could be predicted on the basis of performance in
single-principle conditions, in line with additive effects of perceptual grouping.

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P1761
THE RELATION BETWEEN SOCIAL ACHIEVEMENT GOALS,
SOCIAL SKILLS AND ADJUSTMENT
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Yuka Shinohara, Gakushuin University, Tokyo – Japan

This study examined the relation between Japanese high school students’ Social Achievement Goals (SAG),
social skills and their adjustment. Two hundred fifty students participated in the study. The questionnaire
consisted of SAG (Ryan & Shim, 2006), KiSS-18 (Kikuchi, 1988) and Young Adult’s Adjustment Scale
(Okubo, 2005). SAG included 3 subscales (“social development goal”, “social demonstration-approach
goal”, “social demonstration-avoid goal”) and Young Adult’s Adjustment Scale included 4 subscales (“sense
of comfort”, “existence of goals”, “feeling of acceptance”, “lack of inferiority”). It was hypothesized that
social development goals would be positively related with adjustment, social demonstration-avoid goals
would be negatively related with adjustment and social skills would act as a mediator. The results of
hierarchical regression analyses showed that social development goals positively predicted “existence of
goals” and “lack of inferiority,” social demonstration-avoid goals negatively predicted “sense of comfort”
and “lack of inferiority” and social demonstration-approach goals negatively predicted “existence of goals”
and “lack of inferiority” even after controlling for social skills. Social skills also contributed positively to
adjustment, suggesting its role as a mediator.

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P1766
THE INTEGRATIVE ROLE OF ACADEMIC MOTIVATION IN
ADOLESCENCE
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Dušana Šarčević, Union University, Novi Sad – Serbia
Aleksandar Vasić, Union University, Novi Sad – Serbia

According to Self-determination Theory, motivation has an integrative role in socialization and adaptation
processes. More autonomous behaviors have more positive outcomes while maladaptive behaviors have
more negative ones. Questionnaire designed to examine the relationships between academic motivation and
risk behavior was administered to a sample of 975 adolescents (63% females, average age=17). Serbian
version of Academic Motivation Scale (SAM, 32 items) was used to measure academic motivation. Different
aspects of risk behavior were measured by the Risk Behavior Questionnaire (RP2, 70 items). According to
canonical correlation and canonical covariance analyses, the best solution was achieved under the canonical
covariance analysis where the correlation between the first pair of factors was 0.55. The first quasi-canonical
factor from SAM is bipolar so that the indicators of Amotivation are represented by positive coefficients,
while the coefficients of Intrinsic, Extrinsic and Introjected Motivation are negative. The quasi-canonical
factor from RP2 includes most of the items among which the highest negative loadings have indicators of
Psychoactive drug abuse, Delinquent behavior, Financial risks, Deviant sexual behavior, Gambling, Risky
ride and Health risks. Since the risk behaviors are in stronger correlation with controlled rather than with
autonomous motivation, it can be concluded that these findings provide additional evidence of the integrative
role of motivation.

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P1768
DECOMPOSING SELF IN ADOLESCENCE: THE
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ACADEMIC MOTIVATION AND
SELF-ESTEEM
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Aleksandar Vasić, Union University, Novi Sad – Serbia
Dušana Šarčević, Union University, Novi Sad – Serbia

Self-Determination Theory (SDT) postulates several types of academic motivation along the continuum from
complete autonomy to amotivation. According to SDT, academic motivation is systematically related to
different developmental outcomes. The present research is conducted in order to examine whether
autonomously motivated behavior is correlated with high self-esteem, and whether controlled behavior and
amotivation are correlated with low self-esteem. The data are based on Serbian versions of the Academic
Motivation Scale (SAM, 32 items) and the Self-Liking and Self-Competence Scale (SLCS, 20 items),
administered to a sample of 516 adolescents (55% females, average age 17). Relationships between
academic motivation and self-esteem are explored using canonical correlation and canonical covariance
analyses on the item level. The most salient solution is achieved under the canonical covariance analysis.
The quasi-canonical factor within the SLCS is interpreted as the general self-esteem factor. Items with
negative loadings indicate high self-esteem while items with positive loadings are indicators of low selfesteem. The quasi-canonical factor within SAM includes negative loadings on Extrinsic, Introjected and
Intrinsic motivation items while Amotivation items have positive loadings. Thus, findings that academic
motivation is positively related with high self-esteem and amotivation with low Self-Esteem contribute to the
further elaboration of the SDT.

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P1769
UPDATING EXECUTIVE FUNCTION DEVELOPMENT
B16. Development and education – Other
Pedro R. Montoro, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain
Nuria Carriedo, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain
Laura Herrero, Universidad José Cela, Madrid – Spain
Mercedes Rucián, CEPA Antonio Machado, Puertollano – Spain
Antonio Corral, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain

Updating information in working memory (WM) is a critical executive function in charge of continuously
replacing old information with new data. The goal of the present research is twofold: first, we aimed to study
updating development in 548 participants of four different age ranges -7-, 11-, 15-year-olds and young
adults- using the updating task devised by R. De Beni and P. Palladino (2004), which allows differentiating
maintenance and inhibition processes. Second, we attempted to determine the relation between these
processes across development as well as the differentiation among different types of inhibition processes
tapped by this task. Results showed that there is an improvement of memory with age along with an
upgrading of inhibitory efficiency. However, whereas in recall, a progressive increase was observed until the
age of 15 years followed by stabilization, in intrusions, a continuous progressive decrease was observed until
young adulthood. Importantly, results showed different progress in the development of the different
inhibitory mechanisms. All the groups committed more errors related to inefficient suppression mechanisms
in WM than errors related to control of long-term memory interference. Principal component analysis
showed that updating implies some inseparable subprocesses: active maintenance /suppression of
information in WM, and control of proactive interference. The developmental trajectory of the updating
efficiency score—the sum of maintenance/inhibition of information in WM and proactive interference factor
scores—showed that updating efficiency continues to develop far beyond adolescence, but that proactive
interference is the factor responsible for updating variation in development.

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P1770
MEDIATING ROLE OF EGO STRENGTH ON THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTACHMENT STYLES AND
COGNITIVE EMOTION REGULATION STRATEGIES
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Mohammad Ali Besharat, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Mohammad Mahdi Asadi, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Fahime Tavalaeyan, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran

The aim of the present study was to examine mediating role of ego strength on the relationship between
attachment styles of secure, avoidant, and ambivalent with cognitive emotion regulation strategies in a
sample of Iranian students. A total of 511 students (269 girls, 242 boys) participated in this study voluntarily.
All participants were asked to complete Adult Attachment Inventory (AAI; Besharat, 1384, 2011), Cognitive
Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ; Garnefski & Kraaij, 2006), and Ego Strength Scale (ESS;
Besharat, 2007). Secure attachment style showed significant positive and negative associations with adaptive
and maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies, repectively. Avoidant and ambivalent attachment
styles showed significant positive and negative associations with adaptive and maladaptive cognitive
emotion regulation strategies, repectively. Analysis of the data revealed that ego strength mediated the
relationship between attachment styles and both adaptive and maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation
strategies. It was shown that secure and insecure attachment styles can predict changes of adaptive and
maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies through ego strength in opposite directions. Based on the
results of the present study, it can be concluded that mediating effect of ego strength on the relationship
between attachment styles and cognitive emotion regulation strategies was partial.

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P1771
RISKY DECISION STRATEGIES IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS AND
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE PATIENTS AND THEIR
INTERACTION WITH CLINICAL VARIABLES
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Riccardo Maria Martoni, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Paola Maria Vittoria Rancoita, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Roberta De Filippis, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Francesca Morfini, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Maria Cristina Cavallini, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Elisa Galimberti, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Laura Bellodi, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy

Convergent evidences leaded to consider Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as a “disorder of decisionmaking (DM)”. We evaluated risky DM through the administration of Cambridge Gambling Task
(CANTAB) in 74 OCD subjects and 69 healthy controls and we analysed the relationship between avoidance
behaviour (AB) and neuropsychological performances, using Dimensional Yale-Brown ObsessiveCompulsive Scale. The cut-off for the variable Quality of DM (QDM) in relation to Risk Taking (RT) was
defined using a regression tree. Results showed two decision strategies: one in which subjects don’t
modulate RT according to the probability of winning, risking more frequently on choices with aversive
probability (low QDM) and another in which subjects bet the most favourable probability (higher QDM),
modulating RT according to the ratio of bet percentage (from 6:4 to 9:1). In OCD patients, ABs were
associated with washing subtype and greater severity of illness. Moreover higher degree of ABs were
associated with a lower RT, while no influence of ABs on the kind of strategy was found. In conclusion, the
presence of different decision strategies suggests that group comparison is not the best way to study risky
DM deficits in OCD as done in the literature and future studies should investigate which variables are
associated to such strategies. Finally, the relationship between RT and ABs gives important evidences about
an influence of OCD clinical features on neuropsychological performance.

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P1773
SEXUAL KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE SCALE: RELIABILITY,
VALIDITY, AND FACTORIAL ANALYSIS
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Mohammad Ali Besharat, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Fahime Tavalaeyan, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran

Preparing a valid instrument to measure sexual knowledge and attitude in Iranian populations is necessary
for research purposes. The present study examined psychometric properties of Sexual Knowledge and
Attitude Scale (SKAS) including reliability, validity and factorial analysis. Six hundred and seventy five
Iranian men and women (328 men, 347 women) participated in this study, voluntarily. All participants were
asked to complete the SKAS, The Golombok-Rust Inventory of Marital State Questionnaire (GRIMS), The
Romantic Relationship Scale (RRS), and the Mental Health Inventory (MHI-28). The results of confirmatory
factor analysis supported a two factor structure including Sexual Knowledge and Sexual Attitude. The
convergent and discriminant validity of the SKAS were supported by an expected pattern of correlations
between the scale and the measures of marital problems, romantic dependency, romantic insecurity,
psychological well-being, and psychological distress. All correlation coefficients between the mean scores
on the SKAS and scores of the marital problems, romantic dependency, romantic insecurity, psychological
well-being, and psychological distress were statistically significant. Coefficient alpha estimates of internal
reliability were between .79 and .91 for the SKAS subscales. It was concluded that the SKAS can be
considered as a reliable and valid scale to measure sexual knowledge and attitude in Iranian samples.

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P1774
THE INDUCTION OF SEDATION DURING PAEDIATRIC
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING: THE PERCEPTION OF
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
B16. Development and education - Other
Sara Cirillo, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy
Roberta Longaretti, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy
Marco Gemma, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy
Luisa Sacchi, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy
Marta Eugenia Sassone, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy
Silvia Pontesilli, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy
Cristina Baldoli, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) represents the most frequent paediatric neuroradiological examination.
Unfortunately, young children require sedation to maintain immobility during exam. Both MRI and sedation
are perceived with high emotional impact by patients’ family and their possibly negative effects could lead to
adverse psychological outcomes in children. The aim of our study is to assess factors that influence the
healthcare providers’ perception of children and parents’ compliance during sedation. We developed a selfreport questionnaire assessing five dimensions of the compliance (information, parent concern, parent
support, perception of child, trust). It was administered to 90 anaesthesiologists, 90 psychologists and 90
nurses. We found a low agreement among healthcare provider’s perception in all of five dimensions.
Multivariate regression analysis showed that the perception of adequate compliance was significantly
affected by: previous MRI examinations, higher focusing and adaptable child’s temperament (as measured
by Italian Questionnaire of Temperament, QUIT), better maternal ability to cope with stress (as measured by
Parenting Stress Index, PSY). In conclusion, several factors are involved in the perception of children and
parent compliance by healthcare providers, who exhibit a low agreement on this issue. This suggest the
importance of a multidisciplinary approach and might contribute to design tailored medical and
psychological interventions.

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P1777
SEVERE ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY: EFFECTS ON
RELATIONAL AND SEXUAL LIFE OF PATIENTS AND THEIR
PARTNERS. FIRST ITALIAN STUDY
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Antonello D'Amato, Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Polo Riabilitativo del Levante Ligure, La Spezia –
Italy
Alessandra Redolfi, Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Centro E. Spalenza, Rovato (BS) – Italy
Alessandra Maietti, Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Centro E. Spalenza, Rovato (BS) – Italy
Sabrina Sapienza, Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Presidio Ausiliatrice, Torino – Italy
Marzia Gugliotta, University of Parma, Parma – Italy
Anna Mazzucchi, Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Parma – Italy

PRESENTATION: the reserch data on a large national sample of people affected with severe acquired brain
injury (S.A.B.I.) and their partners, in order to assert their rights to live a satisfactory emotional and sexual
life. Background: the impact of S.A.B.I. on overall social integration is well-documented. While this
research considers sexuality as an intimate interpersonal relationship to which every human being has the
right. Objectives: this research turns to both partners in a couple with the purpose to understand and evaluate
sexuality in both aspects of functioning of that sexual wellness. Method: a sample of over 100 subjects,
including people with Glasgow Coma Scale score of less than 8 on acute and their partners, have completed
the Questionnaire sexual-relational, on the range of 2-5 years after brain injury. Results: the couple's
relationship remains significantly stable even after S.A.B.I., which, however, negatively affects the
emotional and sexual life of the couple. The negative effects are felt more intensely by the healthy partner,
while injured partner describes a more active sex life and satisfying. Prevails a relationship based on
affection and the erotic experience and pleasure become secondary. At the least both partners feel like
important sexuality in the couple's relationship. Conclusions: it should be sensitized as to the needs that
persons with S.A.B.I. and their partners have regarding sexuality and how to make appropriate referrals to
assist them.

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P1780
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POSITIVE/NEGATIVE
PERFECTIONISM AND MENTAL HEALTH: MEDIATING ROLE
OF COGNITIVE EMOTION REGULATION
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Mohammad Ali Besharat, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Nihayet Abdullah Sheck, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Abdulwahid Abdulla Khalil, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran

The present study examined the mediating role of cognitive emotion regulation strategies on the relationship
between positive and negative perfectionism with mental health. Four hundred students (198 boys, 202 girls)
from University of Tehran participated in this study. All participants were asked to complete Positive and
Negative Perfectionism Scale (PANPS), Mental Health Inventory (MHI-28), and Cognitive Emotion
Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ). The results revealed that there was significant positive and negative
association between positive perfectionism with psychological well-being and psychological distress,
respectively. There was significant negative and positive association between negative perfectionism with
psychological well-being and psychological distress, respectively. There was significant positive association
between positive perfectionism with adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies, but there was no
significant association between positive perfectionism and maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation
strategies. The results showed that cognitive emotion regulation strategies had a mediating role on the
relationship between positive and negative perfectionism with mental health. According to the results of the
present study, training and considering the use of adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies reduces
negative perfectionism during stressful situations and consequently increases the level of psychological wellbeing.

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P1781
PREDICTED ROLES OF FAMILY COMMUNICATION
PATTERNS ON COGNITIVE EMOTION REGULATION STYLES
IN STUDENTS OF SHIRAZ UNIVERSITIES
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Masoud Mohammadi, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz – Iran
Sadrollah Khosravi, Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad – Iran
Masoumeh Hamidi, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj – Iran

The purpose of this study was to determine the predictive role of family communication patterns ofCognitive
emotion regulation styles for students.The study was descriptive and predictive correlation. The population
was all of university students in Shiraz in the academic year 92-93.The sample of 140 subjects (70 females
and 70 males) who were selected randomly to questions on family communication patterns Kuerner and
Fitzpatrick (2002a) and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire Granofsky et al.(2001) CERG
responded. Results were analyzed using the spss software. Results of regression analysis showed that the
conversation orientation, a significant positive predictor of Cognitive emotion regulation styles in students.
And the conformity-orientation compliance and significant positive predictor of negative cognitive emotion
regulation styles in students.

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P1789
POST-DIVORCE MOTHER-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND SELFESTEEM AMONG ADOLESCENTS
A05. General issues and basic processes - Genes-environment interplay and behaviour
Nooshin Sabour Esmaeili, University of Fribourg, Fribourg – Switzerland
Dominik Schoebi, University of Fribourg, Fribourg – Switzerland

The study investigates the quality of relationships between adolescents and their mothers, and the role of
adolescents’ self-esteem. A sample of N=800 adolescents-mother dyads from divorced families, selected
based on a proportional to size sampling method from diverse backgrounds, completed a self-report survey
on mother-child relationships and indicators of psychological well-being and distress. We hypothesized that
divorce and its psychosocial consequences would challenge mothers’ well-being, and that adolescents’ selfesteem would be critical to maintain strong relationships with their mothers.Our data suggested that overall,
adolescents reported positive relationships with their mothers. Notably, girls reported better relationships
with their mothers than did boys. Self-esteem was moderate, and we found not significant gender
differences. Analyses suggested that adolescents’ self-esteem was indeed associated with higher quality
relationships with the mother. Moreover, this association was stronger when mothers suffered from elevated
psychological distress. The present study extends our knowledge on the putative consequences of divorce for
post-divorce family relationships, and the relevance of individual psychological well-being as critical
moderators.

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1501 - 2000

P1790
A COMPARISON BETWEEN SCRUPULOSITY AND NONRELIGIOUS OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE SYMPTOMS:
CHARACTERISTICS OF EGO AND SUPEREGO
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Mohammad Ali Besharat, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Zeinab Kamali, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran

Symptoms of obsessions and compulsions are characterized by intrusive images or impulses and/or ritualistic
and repetitive behaviors. The present study examined the properties of superego and ego in predicting
scrupulosity and non-religious obsessions and compulsions and to compare these two types of obsessive
compulsive symptoms. A total of 66 individuals (19 men, 47 women) participated in the present study.
Participants were asked to complete Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI; Hodgson &
Rachman, 1977), Penn Inventory of Scrupulosity (PIOS; Abramowitz, Huppert, Cohen, Tolin, & Cahill,
2002), Perfectionism Cognitions Inventory (PCI; Flett, Hewitt, Blankstein, & Gray, 1998)), the
Multidimensional Anger Inventory (MAI; Siegel, 1986), and Ego Strength Scale (ESS; Besharat, 2007). The
results showed that perfectionism and anger were positively correlated with scrupulosity and non-religious
obsessive compulsive symptoms. Ego control was negatively correlated with scrupulosity, while ego
resiliency was not correlated with any of the two types of obsessive compulsive symptoms. Anger predicted
non-religious, while perfectionism and ego control predicted scrupulosity obsessive compulsive symptoms.

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P1791
ALCOHOL ABSTINENCE IN EARLY ADULTHOOD IS RELATED
TO ILLICIT DRUG USE: A C-SURF STUDY
B14. Development and education - Developmental disorders in health
Marc Dupuis, University of Lausanne, Lausanne – Switzerland

In a recent study positive prospective associations between alcohol abstinence and alcohol-related
consequences around 1 year later were highlighted among young Swiss male adults. Such results concern
antisocial behaviors, risky sexual behaviors and even alcohol dependence. Such findings encouraged us
considering alcohol abstainers during early adulthood as potentially high-risk subjects for other alcoholrelated issues. This paper's purpose is to compare different drinking frequencies in terms of prevalence of
drug use. From August 2010 to November 2011, conscripts from 23 Swiss areas were invited during their
military assessment to a study concerning substance use (C-SURF). Of these, 5,990 accepted to participate
and completed the questionnaire. The participants had to report the following categories of binge drinking
frequency corresponding to their drinking habits: alcohol abstinence (0), moderate drinking, i.e. people that
drank, but never experienced binge drinking (1), and binge drinking casually (2) to daily (5). They had then
to report if they had ever used illicit drugs using a list of 15 main illicit drugs. One-tailed logistic regression
models were calculated for each drug category. Odds ratios between 3 and 13 were measured for alcohol
abstinence, confirming the hypothesis that abstinence is related to more drug use than moderate drinking.
Such findings encourage further research and prevention focusing on alcohol abstainers, who
wereconsidered so far at low risk.

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1501 - 2000

P1795
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EARLY MALADAPTIVE SCHEMAS
AND QUALITY OF LIFE: MEDIATING ROLE OF SELFCOMPASSION AND SELF-CONTROL
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Mohammad Ali Besharat, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran
Samira Keshavarz, University of Tehran, Tehran – Iran

Quality of life can be influenced by early maladaptive schemas, self-compassion, and self-control in opposite
directions. The purpose of the present study was to examine the mediating role of self-compassion and selfcontrol on the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and quality of life, as well as the association
between early maladaptive schemas and quality of life. A total of 391 individuals (209 women, 182 men)
from general population living in Shiraz city participated in this study. Participants were asked to complete
Young Schema Questionnaire- Short Form (YSQ-SF; Young & Brown 1999), World Health Organization
Quality Of Life-Brief (WHOQOL, 1996), self-Compassion Scale (SCS; Neff, 2003), and Self-Control Scale
(SCS; Tangney, Baumeister, & Boone, 2004). The results showed a significant negative correlation between
early maladaptive schemas and quality of life. It was shown that the relationship between
disconnection/rejection and impaired limits with quality of life mediated by self-compassion. It was also
shown that that the relationship between disconnection/rejection, impaired limits, and hyper
vigilancy/inhibition with quality of life mediated by self-control. It can be concluded that: 1) early
maladaptive schemas have a determinant role on quality of life and 2) this impact is partly through mediating
role of variables such as self-compassion and self-control.

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P1796
DIFFERENTIAL PERIFERAL PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES
TO DISTRESS SIGNALS IN MALE ADULTS ARE MEDIATED BY
ATTACHMENT STYLES
A04. General issues and basic processes – Psychobiology
Arianna Dalsant, University of Trento, Trento – Italy
Anna Truzzi, University of Trento, Trento – Italy
Kazuyuki Shinohara, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki – Japan
Gianluca Esposito, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore – Singapore

Here we investigated how physiological response to distress vocalizations are mediated by early significant
interaction (attachment style) in adult male. Methods: in our sample of N= 206 (Age Mean=26.5; SD= 5.2),
we initially measured participants' attachment styles with three self-report questionnaires (Parental Bonding
Instrument, Experiences in Close Relationship-revised and Attachment Style Questionnaire) and then we
selected participants from the two tails of the distributions (respectively with a secure [N=22] or insecure
[N=22] attachment). A person with a secure attachment tends to have trusting, long-term relationships.
Conversely, a person with an insecure attachment tends to have difficulty with intimacy and close
relationships. Early interactions might modulate people’ social life and attachment styles might predict
child’s emotional and psychological development. The physiological responses to distress vocalizations
(human infants, human adult female, animal)recorded were: heart dynamics and skin temperature from five
locations (left and right hand, left and right cheek,tip of the nose). Results: Here we show a different pattern
in skin temperature changes during our task. Using parametric and tree-based models we found left-hand
temperature change was shown when participants listened to emotional stimuli and right-hand temperature
change and heart dynamics were involved for attachment style. Implications for early caregiver–child
interactions are discussed.

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P1802
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ANGRY RUMINATION:
THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF NEGATIVE AFFECT
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Esperanza García-Sancho, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain
José Martín Salguero Noguera, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain
Pablo Fernández-Berrocal, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain

Emotional Intelligence (EI), defined as a set of abilities to perceive, use, understand, and manage emotions,
has been negative related with rumination focusing on depressed mood. Nevertheless, few studies have
examined the relationship between EI and angry rumination. Additionally, Higher EI is associated with
lower negative emotionality and rumination is related with negative affect. The purpose of this study was
examine he relationship between EI, measured using the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test
(MSCEIT) and angry rumination, measured with the angry rumination subscale of The Displaced Aggression
Questionnaire (DAQ) in a sample of adults.In addition, we examined the potential mediator role of negative
affect, as measured through the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) on the relationship between
emotional intelligence and angry rumination. Results from mediational analyses revealed that negative affect
mediated the relationship between emotional intelligence and angry rumination. Implications of the present
findings for future research and for preventive and treatment interventions are discussed.

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P1804
WHY WE RESIST TO HOMOSEXUAL PARENTING?
ADDRESSING ADOPTION AND HOMOSEXUAL PARENTING
FROM THE LENS OF SOCIAL IDENTITY APPROACH
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Irene Maria Santos Gomes, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Rui Nuno Guedes Serôdio, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Alexandra Serra, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
José Albino Rodrigues Lima, Instituto Superior de Ciências de Saúde Norte, CESPU, Gandra – Portugal

Building on social identity approach the study’s main focus was to examine attitudes towards adoption and
homosexual parenting. Specifically we tested the relation between personal and social levels of identity and
attitudes towards adoption and homosexual parenting, as well as the extent to which distinct category
memberships elicit different favorability of targets. We randomly assigned 211 participants (18 to 57 yearsold, M = 23.31), across experimental conditions: the main task was to evaluate a child’s normative or deviant
behavior. Results revealed more favorable attitudes toward deviant targets whose parents were gay,
compared to those targets from heterosexual parents. We found no differences in evaluations of normative
and deviant behaviors of adopted children from heterosexual couples compared to the equivalents displayed
by biological or adopted children from gay couples. Overall, our results are consistent with core tenets of
social identity approach, namely that participants were sensitive to the category membership of the targets
and expressed favorable attitudes towards the ingroup. We discuss this research’s contribution to a broader
understanding of the psychosocial processes associated with discrimination phenomena, by addressing the
differentiated impact of self-definition levels of identity. Particularly, we aim to contribute to a more
extensive understanding of attitudes towards homosexual parenting, by articulating several theoretical
approaches.

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P1805
VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE SPANISH VERSION OF
THE DISPLACED AGGRESSION QUESTIONNAIRE
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Esperanza García-Sancho, University of Málaga, Málaga – Spain
José Martín Salguero Noguera, University of Málaga, Málaga – Spain
Eduardo A. Vasquez, University of Kent, Canterbury - United Kingdom
Pablo Fernández-Berrocal, University of Málaga, Málaga – Spain

Displaced aggression occurs when a person is provoked, is unwilling or unable to retaliate against the
original provocateur, and subsequently aggresses against a seemingly innocent target. Personality differences
exist in the tendency to engage in displaced aggression. The Displaced Aggression Questionnaire (DAQ) is a
scale used to assess them. This scale is composed for three factors: an affective dimension (angry
rumination), a cognitive dimension (revenge planning) and a behavioural dimension (a general tendency to
behave aggressively toward those other than the source of the initial provocation). This study examined the
validity and reliability of the Spanish version of the DAQ in a non-clinical sample of 400 adults. The results
from confirmatory factor analyses showed a clear three-factors structure, identical with the English version.
The results showed a good internal consistency and an appropriate test-retest reliability. The correlations
between scores on the Spanish version of the DAQ and associated variables such as physical and verbal
aggression, depressive rumination or trait meta-moodwere in the expected direction. In summary, our results
showed evidence of the validity and reliability of the DAQ in a Spanish population. We discuss the utility of
this scale for research on different types of aggression (e.g., domestic abuse). Finally, practical
recommendations and futures lines of research are suggested.

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P1810
DO EMOTIONS AND SITUATIONS PREDICT CRAVING FOR
SMOKING? AN EXPERIENCE SAMPLING METHOD STUDY
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Luca Pancani, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Erika Rosa Cappelletti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Marco D'Addario, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Andrea Greco, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Dario Monzani, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Patrizia Steca, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

The present study investigated tobacco smoking experience among young adults through the Experience
Sampling Method. The main aim was to understand whether and how emotions, social contexts (alone or in
interaction) and activities (daily routine, leisure time, study/work) would affect craving for cigarettes.Sixty
habitual smokers (45 females and 15 males; MAGE=22.46 SDAGE=3.91) were asked to filled out a form
before smoking any cigarette during a 5-hour time slot (balanced across subjects and days) for each day of a
week. The number of cigarettes recorded by participants ranged from 10 to 42. A mixed model was
performed, using participants as cluster variable. Results showed that the main effect of emotions and their
interaction with both social contexts and activities were significant. Overall, negative emotions were
associated with higher level of craving, whereas positive emotions with lower levels. The slope was steeper
when participants were smoking alone, in particular for situations in which they were studying/working or
they were spending leisure time. The opposite trend was detected for daily routine situations spent in
interaction with other people: the more positive the mood was, the higher the craving. Findings suggested the
importance to consider emotions in association with the situations in which cigarettes are smoked. This
should be useful to make people more aware of their smoking behavior and to develop tailored interventions
to help them to quit smoking.

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P1812
INFLUENCE OF BODY IMAGE DISSATISFACTION, BMI,
PHYSICAL SELF, SEX AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION ON THE
DIETARY RISK IN STUDENTS
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Gricel Chacón, Universidad, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas – Venezuela
Luisa Angelucci, Universidad, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas – Venezuela
Tayruma Fernández, Universidad, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas – Venezuela

The purpose of this research is to study the influence of dissatisfaction with body shape, body mass index,
physical self-concept and sex, on disordered eating, as well as to evaluate the relationship between these
variables through a path analysis. The sample consisted of 400 university students between 17 and 21 years.
The results show that students have little of eating disorders, body shape dissatisfaction and high levels of
physical self. In addition, women have a greater weight concern, dissatisfaction with body shape and make
greater use of eating disorders to achieve your ideal weight Men reported higher levels of physical self,
greater BMI, and tendency to commit binge eating. Indirect effects of gender, self-concept, BMI and
dissatisfaction on the dietary risk were obtained. The findings are useful for further investigation and
possible intervention programs. The study suggests that it should continue to assess psychosocial variables in
different samples.

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P1813
RESOURCES LINKED WITH STUDENTS’ VOCATIONAL
IDENTITY AND ENGAGEMENT
B16. Development and education – Other
Kristina Paradnikė, Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Rita Bandzevičienė, Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Establishing identity is one the central aspects of the transition from adolescence to adulthood (Porfeli et al.,
2011). However, sustaining oneself in a certain career path is a challenging in the context of nowadays
economical and labor market changes and rapid technological progress. Emerging adults inevitably need
certain resources for establishing a career and adapting (Savickas, 2005). The purpose of the study was to
reveal if such psychological resources as personal growth initiative and autonomy are related to students’
career adaptability, vocational identity and engagement. 148 college students (age range 18 to 26) from 7
different study programs participated in the study. Vocational Identity Status Assessment (Porfeli et
al.,2011), The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, Student Version (Schaufeli & Bakker, 2003), Career AdaptAbilities Scale (Savickas & Porfeli, 2012), the Index of Autonomous Functioning (Weinstein et al., 2012)
and Personal Growth Initiative Scale–II (Robitschek et al., 2012) were used. The results revealed that
dimensions of identity and engagement can be predicted by components of autonomous functioning, career
adaptability and personal growth initiative. Thus, autonomous functioning, career adaptability and personal
growth initiative might play an important role in students’ career paths. However, a longitudinal or an
interventional approach is needed to further explain the causality between variables.

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P1815
REFLECTIVE ENCOUNTER GROUPS AS A MEANS TO AN
OPENING TO THE CONSTITUTIVE ALTERITY OF ONE´S SELF
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Gilberto Barreiros, University of São Paulo, São Paulo – Brazil
Henriette Morato, University of São Paulo, São Paulo – Brazil

This research aimed to understand a psychological practice known as Reflective Encounter. This sort of
group intervention was proposed by Szymanski as a place to encounter others and the constitutive alterity of
one´s self. Alterity is an ontological condition to the constitution of one´s self in Ricouers´s existential
phenomenology. In these groups, men´s parenthood was thematized. They were questioned concerning their
parenting of their children, which led to the production of narratives in the Reflexive Encounter Groups. The
methodology used for this phenomenological research is the construction of narratives, which, in Ricouer´s
understanding, is the configuration of human action into a meaning constituting language. This enabled a
descriptive and comprehensive means of understanding male parents´ parenting experience based on the
narratives that unfolded and led to an opening to the alterity that constitutes one´s self. Keywords:Alterity,
Reflective Encounter, male parents, hermeneutic.

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P1816
PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE IN INSTITUTIONS AND
SIGNIFICATIVE LEARNING: ATTENTION AND TRAINING
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Henriette Morato, University of São Paulo, São Paulo – Brazil

This proposal intends to qualify the Psychological Attendance as a proper psychologist´s practice modality,
based on its clinical domain: attention and care to men’s demand for sense in the institutions quotidian. This
proposal also questions such a practice in institutions: it establishes more pertinent modalities to the
contemporary social context, aiming the professional formation in Psychology for health and educational
professionals through significative learning and their social responsibility as multiplier agents. Theoretically,
it discusses Psychology committed with anepistemological change to comprehend postmodern
subjectivation, criticizing the exclusive context required by clinical psychology practice: it searches its
ressignification through the phenomenological method. Following authors from the social clinical
psychology perspective, it aims a proper research to practice: to act before contemporary suffering,respecting
the professional’s experience for social transformation. Considering that psychological research aims to
capture human experience in its living context, it follows the research-action or interventive research to
promote psychological intervention on crisis situation at institutions and social organizations´ quotidian: it
considers testimony experiences in projects of psychological attention at institutions in some Brazilian states,
articulating them with Prompt Psychological Attendance intervention at some Brazilian universities
experiences. Key-words: psychological practice in institutions; psychological attendance; training in
Psychology; interventive research; existential phenomenology; significative learning

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P1817
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION
RESEARCH: TOWARDS AN INTEGRATIVE AND SUPRAPARADIGMATIC PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
C13. Culture and society – Religion
Jordi Santamaría Dávila, Universitat Jaume I, Castellon – Spain

Psychology of Spirituality and Religion (PSR) has experienced a huge development since the late nineteenth
century with William James’ work, and especially during the last 20 years through Paloutzian and Piedmont
researches among others. This review paper aims to expose all the current possibilities for research on PSR,
providing a methodological complexity integrated view, and proposing an integrative model to skip
naturalist positivism towards a postmodern research positions in a healthy dialogue between the nomothetic
and the ideographic, to promote multidimensional, integrative and supra-paradigmatic scientific studies. The
complexity of the field of study has led to controversial discussions since the very beginning on how to
scientifically measure a phenomenon that requires a multidisciplinary, cross-cultural and phenomenological
analysis. An arsenal of more than 100 quantitative measurement scales related to PSR for specific or general
contexts have appeared in recent decades, divided into 9 substantive categories (PSR general assess, wellbeing, commitment, beliefs, development, attachment, history, social participation and private practices), and
4 functional categories (experiences, motivation, coping with adversity and creation of meaning and values),
all together with new possibilities: PSR Implicit Association Test (IAT), biomedical and neuroimaging
measures, and ethnographic, hermeneutic and qualitative methodologies, makes research on PSR a hard deal.

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P1818
ARTICULATING NETWORKS AS CLINICAL ACTION IN
INSTITUTIONS
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Henriette Morato, University of São Paulo, São Paulo – Brazil
Gustavo Valentim, University of São Paulo, São Paulo – Brazil
Laiz Chohfi, University of São Paulo, São Paulo – Brazil

This work aims the discussion about network articulation processes as clinical action in institutions. The
Laboratory for Studies in Existential Phenomenology and Practice in Psychology from University of São
Paulo, which holds intervention projects among various institutions ina Psychological Duty modality, has
been noticing in its practice the importance of building a network for both development of more complex
works in health care, as well as for making possible other forms of relationship between agents, and links
between knowledge and learning within institutions.As a basis for this discussion, two clinical cases applied
in professional contextsare presented. The first one is an initiative of network articulation among different
university extension laboratories from University of São Paulo, aiming at creating overture for different
psychological practices to ensure an effective service to the communities covered by the services offered.
Thus, we sought the formation of a Health Care Network, involving health professionals and other
knowledge areas. The other case concerns a process of cooperation network among eight institutions from
different regions of Brazil in a nationwide project to build formative processes mediated by technology. In
this second case, interventions aimed at the appropriation and trial of other relation modes, guided by the
horizontality and open communication,rather than on hierarchy and bureaucratization of relationships.
Cartography was usedas a method for knowledge constructionin both cases, which started from the notion of
clinical action as a form of care and attention to the human being demands for sense in the day-to-day life of
institutions,as directions of its interventions. Keywords: network articulation, clinical intervention at
institutions; existential phenomenology.

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P1828
SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF HEALTH-DISEASE-CARE
PROCESS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Mercedes Gabriela Orozco Solís, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara – Mexico
Cecilia Colunga Rodríguez, Pediatric Hospital, Mexican Institute Social Security, Guadalajara – Mexico

The health-disease-care process is mentally constructed by people in order to understand the procedure in
which the health can be lost, restore and protect. This construct is made individually, based on the daily
experiences and social interaction. The aim was to describe the social representation of the health-diseasecare process in children that are healthy and with chronic disease. A qualitative study was made, based on
the theory of social representations, prior verbal parental consent, 22 children participated, 16 with chronic
diseases and 6 without any diagnosed disease. The methods and techniques used were guided drawing, oral
narrative and semi-structured interview. From the structural approach, the representation of the disease in
children with chronic illness was associated with more intense negative feelings. In the process approach, in
the representation of health was possible to observe that children with chronic disease give greater
importance to socialization activities.It was possible to found that both groups attribute the origin of the
diseases to causes learned from parents. Children know the activities and materials needed by doctors and
nurses, valuing significantly the emotional treatment received when they have to use the medical services.
Take into account the doubts that children have during a medical care process will enable them to understand
better the disease and promote a more active participation in the treatment.

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P1832
WHO ACCEPTS HIS/HER OWN DEATH AND WHO ELSE NOT
IN THE EYES OF HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS?
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Minhee Jang, Chung-Ang University, Seoul - Republic Of Korea
Taeyun Jung, Chung-Ang University, Seoul - Republic Of Korea
Seo YeiJi, Chung-Ang University, Seoul - Republic Of Korea

Well-dying is a matter of ‘how to accept one’s own death’ rather than ‘how long to live one’s life’. Based on
the point which the relation between attitudes of life and death is interrelated, this study was conducted to
explore which life factor affects death attitudes. For this purpose, we collected qualitative data of 19 hospice
patients through interviewing 10 hospice volunteers who take cares of the imminent cancer patients.
Participants were requested to recall characteristics of their patients who have or have not accepted their own
death. After phenomenological analysis, three themes(i.e., religion, family relationship, value of life) were
deducted and bi-dispersed into positive or negative depending on their death attitudes. First, patients who
accepted their imminent death had the religious characteristics of ‘God as the object of the reliance’, ‘the
place of mine after death’while the patients who denied their imminent death had distorted beliefs that God
surely will let them recover. Secondly, patients who accepted their death considered their family as ‘a
support standing by’ however, the death denial patients considered their family as ‘an unforgiven and broken
family’. Lastly, the value of life could also be distinguished by the death acceptance. The death acceptance
group had ‘the larger value over just one’s benefits’. For example, they showed altruism and pursued more
religious and spiritual things while the death denial group pursued more of materialistic needs and possessive
relationship. In other words, the death denial group focused more on the self-focused value. We conducted
additional analysis by resorting the patients’ positive or negative attitudes under three themes previously
deducted. The results showed that any one factor among religion, family relationship, and the value of life is
satisfied, it had an positive effect on accepting one’s death. Interestingly, the denial group showed that all
factors were negative. These results suggest conditions for better death acceptance in hospital field.

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P1834
EFFECTS OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TO
REDUCE BURNOUT IN CAREGIVERS AND ELDERLY
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Karina Reyes-Jarquín, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Ana L. M. González-Celis, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Juan J. Sánchez-Sosa, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Rocío Hernández-Pozo, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Rebeca Robles-García, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, México – Mexico
Samuel Jurado-Cárdenas, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico

Burnout is defined as a response to chronic job stress that develops more frequently among workers who
maintain constant contact with others. In the intervention programs were not evaluated the effects in
caregivers and elders, therefore the purpose of this research was to evaluate the effect of a cognitivebehavioral intervention to formal caregivers (with the components: relaxation, cognitive restructuring, social
skills, positive reinforcement, molding and modeling) in caregivers and institutionalized elderly. Were
included 15 formal caregivers and 26 elderly residents of gerontology centers; voluntary, consensual and
informed manner. The research design was of a group with pretest evaluation, posttest evaluation and two
follow-ups. By analysis of variance of repeated measures, were found statistically significant differences (p <
.05) between measurements for formal caregivers in the following variables: burnout, quality of life, social
skills, health perception and all positive behavioral categories of interaction; while for the elderly, the
statistically significant differences were found in the variables: quality of life, subjective well-being,
satisfaction with care and independence, and for all positive behavioral categories of interaction. We
conclude that this study provides empirical evidence of the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral
intervention in favor of formal caregivers with burnout and institutionalized elderly who are cared directly
by these caregivers.

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P1835
PROBLEMATIC INTERNET USE AND SENSATION SEEKING IN
ADULTS WITH ADHD SYMPTOMS
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Loredana Benedetto, University of Messina, Messina – Italy
Massimo Ingrassia, University of Messina, Messina – Italy

Sensation seeking (SS) is a motivational disposition that can drive the person to seek varied experiences,
stimulation, and to avoid the rest through activities such as playing computer or video games. It was assumed
that SS could play a significant role in Problematic Internet Use (PIU; Rahmani & Lavasani, 2011), but this
relation is controversial. More recently, SS together with hyperactivity and inattention in ADHD disorder,
was supposed as an autoregulatory attempt to create a stimulating environment in order to stabilize vigilance
and avoid monotonous situations (Geissler et al., 2014). Since the literature shows a significant incidence of
Internet Addiction in ADHD, the purpose of the study was to explore the association between SS and PIU in
adults with ADHD symptoms. A total of 147 voluntary participants (54% male and 46% female, aged 18 to
60) completed: the Young’s Internet Addiction Test (IAT), the NISS for measuring SS, and the Adult ADHD
Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) Symptom Checklist. Results indicated that ADHD measures were positively
correlated with IAT and NISS scores. Adults with ADHD symptoms, particularly men, reported significantly
higher scores in IAT, with interference in many aspects of their life, but not on NISS measures. These
findings partially support the role of SS as risk factor in PIU with a non-clinical sample, but also suggest
further studies for comprehending the interactions between ADHD clinical characteristics and Internet
dependence.

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P1836
CHANGES IN CEREBRAL ACTIVITY IN RATING
PERSONALITY BY QUESTIONNAIRE AND BY PC
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Emi Sato, Tokyo-Fuji University, Tokyo – Japan
Kouhei Matsuda, Human Welfare, Tohoku-Bukyo College, Yamagata – Japan

When doing personality self-rating, we examined whether the personality self-rating on the PC uses an
equivalent amount of cerebral activity compared to the questionnaire method. We have two hypotheses. (1)
There are individual differences in the cerebral bloodstream caused by personality self-rating. (2) Personality
self-rating on the PC yields an amount of the cerebral activity equal to that of the questionnaire method.
Personality self-rating on the PC was conducted under three conditions and the questionnaire; BIS/BAS, Lie
scale by MMPI and Big5. We examined the cerebral activity mean of each condition measured by
electroencephalography. ANOVA revealed a major effect on the amount of cerebral activity of each
participant (F(3,60)=31.21,p<.01). Significant differences were indicated in the amount of cerebral activity
produced by the questionnaire and term the self-rating condition (t(15)=5.28,p<.01). A significant difference
was indicated in the amount of cerebral activity produced by the questionnaire and sentence self-rating
condition (t(15)=5.67,p<.01). This result clarified that the numerical value of the cerebral bloodstream
produced by the questionnaire exceeded that of the personality self-rating on the PC. Thus, experiment
conditions revealed differences in the cerebral activity caused by personality self-rating. We think it's
possible to find the tendency among personality traits from a reaction that appears in personality self-rating.

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P1837
THE RELATIONSHIP CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW AND
BEHAVIOR ACTIVATION DURING PERSONALITY
ASSESSMENT
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Kouhei Matsuda, Human Welfare, Tohoku-Bunkyo College, Yamagata – Japan
Emi Sato, Business Administration, Tokyo-Fuji University, Tokyo – Japan

Cerebral activity as measured through HEG (Hemoencephalography) has gained recent attention, and NearInfrared HEG was developed for biofeedback (Toomim, 2000). The present experiment aimed to use
individual variations in nIR HEG to develop a measure of CBF (Cerebral Blood Flow) and behavior
activation during personality assessment. The purpose of our experiment was not to develop an absolute
measure of cerebral blood flow using HEG, but instead to examine if scores in intra-individual variations in
evaluations can be made. HEG was used to measure personality assessment tested and compared in 4
conditions. There were 16 participants (7 female, 9 male) between 19 to 22 years old. The average of the
HEG scores over the four sessions were used to indexed as a HEG ratio. For each condition, correlations
were calculated with the personality test (BIS/BAS). Results found that the HEG was moderately and
positively correlated to the BAS (Behavioral Activation System) (r=-.561, p<.05), FS (r=-.728, p<.01), and
for description rating condition the correlation of the HEG and BAS was (r=.439, p<.10). Although the
correlation was not statistically significant, the correlation between the Lie Scale and Condition 1 was (r=.359), and the correlation with the HEG and the personality test was (r=.375). As a conclusion, in high
stimulation events, the HEG decreased, but in the latter half of the session though the personality assessment,
the HEG increased.

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P1838
POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Chrisann Schiro-Geist, University of Memphis, Memphis, United States

Historically, young adults with intellectual disabilities have not had special programming targeted at their
needs when working on creating a vocational goal. They are usually treated as adults, and often receive no
special programming at all, but rather are left to care for themselves or are given menial work to do at
subminimum wage. The program developed at the University of Memphis to remedy this issue is called
TigerLIFE, It is based on the model program:Think College which was developed in response to the 2008
USA Higher Education Act. Young Adults aged 18-28 are engaged in a series of activities on the campus of
the University of Memphis for a 2 year program which includes coursework in self-advocacy, independent
living skills, functional literacy and job placement, as well as an orientation to the university. They engage in
social internships on campus and audit appropriate coursework after career development assessment and
activities are completed. With the help of Vocational Rehabilitation, they are placed in paid internships. To
date, their competitive placement rate is 64%. Data will be presented comparing the placement of these
students with disabilities to other persons with disabilities on a state and national basis, using a longitudinal
database. Data will also be presented on their personal improvement as students and workers and how they
think and feel about work. Comparisons will also be made to other transitions programs and to other state
and national work done in this area.

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P1847
CONSTRUCTIVE CHILD-REARING PRACTICES AND MORAL
DEVELOPMENT AMONG A GROUP OF IRANIAN
(SHAAHROODEE) MOTHERS
B10. Development and education – Parenting
MansoorAli Hameedy, Alzahra, University, Tehran – Iran
Molook Khademi, Alzahra, University, Tehran – Iran
Autefeh Biyari, Alzahra, University, Tehran – Iran

Within the framework of constructivist theories of development, the ways by which mothers assist their
children in the process of their development could be the source of many shortcomings if such assistance is
not constructive enough. Hence, the estimation of the extent to which these practices are constructive would
be the primary step towards paving the way for their improvement. On the other hand, the level of mothers'
moral development could also be a determining factor in the extent to which child-rearing practices are
constructive. In this research, the levels and relationship between these two constructs are assessed using the
data gathered from a group of 144 Shaahroodee mothers in order to pave the way for helping with the
improvement of the developmental processes of their children. Selection of these mothers was based on the
estimations done on the likelihood of their cooperation with the researcher. To collect the needed data, a
researcher-made questionnaire on constructive child-rearing practices with the estimated reliability of 0.95,
and the Rest Questionnaire on moral development, with a reported reliability of 0.83, was used. Data
collection was donein four group sessions in school settings. The collected data were analyzed using
descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings are indicative of the fact that the child-rearing practices of this
group of mothers are not that constructive while their level of moral development seems to be mostly
conventional. The correlation between these two constructs was estimated to be 0.69. Furthermore, the main
construct was found to be positively correlated with the level of schooling (r=0.71). In order to increase the
extent to which child-rearing practices are constructive, better quality education and moral training seem to
be required.

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P1848
CONSTRUCTIVE PARENTING AND INTERNALLY BASED
RELIGIOSITY AMONG A GROUP OF IRANIAN (QUMEE)
MOTHERS
B10. Development and education – Parenting
MansoorAli Hameedy, Alzahra, University, Tehran – Iran
Molook Khademi, Alzahra, University, Tehran – Iran
Fariba KhoshSanatee, Alzahra, University, Tehran – Iran

From a constructive perspective, development is a task carried out by the organism itself, and parents simply
assist him/her in this regard. Hence, any shortcomings in parenting style would lead to developmental
problems for the child. The aim of the research reported herein has been to pave the way for decreasing
damages caused by non-constructive parenting practices through determination of the extent to which the
parenting practices of a group of Qumee parents are constructive. Furthermore, based on the assumption that
parenting is a culturally based activity, and the most outstanding cultural feature of Qumee people is their
religiosity, the relationship between parenting and the style of religiosity is also examined. Previous research
have been based on the assumption that it is the parents who develop the child, not the child itself, with a
focus on the relationship between Baumirand's four styles of parenting and constructs such as academic
achievement and psychological health. The participants in this study were a group of 60 Qumee mothers who
were invited through their children attending a junior high school in this city. The instruments used were the
researcher constructed "Mother-Child Questionnaire" and Alport's "Religiosity Style Questionnaire" with the
estimated reliability of 0.84 and reported reliability of 0.74. Data collection was done at homes and with the
help of the students. Data analyses revealed that this group of mothers is not that well aware of the do's and
do-not's of constructive parenting. Most of the respondents' practices in parenting were at the middle or
lower levels of being constructive. Furthermore, the extent of the participants' parental practices being
constructive was correlated with their religiosity style and years of schooling. Due to the low level of
correlation observed, it is hypothesized that other factors such as socio-economic level, age, and the number
of children are also involved.Considering these findings, it seems necessary to have special courses in
constructive parenting practices conducted and the current practices altered.

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P1849
APPLICATION OF DOHSA-HOU TO THE AGED PERSON WITH
PHSICALLY DISABILITIES AND DEMENTIA
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Susumu Harizuka, Nakamura Gakuen University, Fukuoka – Japan

The purpose of this study is to discuss the effectiveness of Japanese Psychological Intervention technique”
Dohsa-hou” for the aged person with dementia. Dohsa-hou was applied to the female 75year-old person who
had sever physically disabilities and dementia. She could had been in bed through a day, and not have any
communication with others. When her family visited to her, she could not recognize them. The technique
“Ude Mage(bending and stretching arm)”of Dohsa-hou was applied to her. Initially when the therapist (Th.)
asked her to bend her elbow, she made face like as pain. After the Th. asked her to do it several times, she
could bend her elbow by herself with a little painful face. And the after, she could respond to the asking by
the Th. and became to gaze at the Th.After five sessions, she became gaze to the Th. ,and to bend and stretch
her elbow with a little smiling according to the Th.’s asking. And also, she became to respond to the Th.’s
simple questions ” Are you Ok?”The aged woman became to recognize the other ’s asking and to showher
own intention to bend or stretch her elbow. After that, she was able to become to not only make movements,
but also be to recognize her family who visited to her. And, she could talk tothe nurse by a few words. It was
discuss that Dohsa-hou is effective for the aged person to control her mind and body, that is , her
intention(mind) was activated and her bodily movement(bending and stretching on elbow) was actualized.

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P1850
A LONGITUDINAL EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS OF SELFEFFICACY ON PREVENTING PROBLEM OF PEER
RELATIONSHIP : TRANSITION FROM ELEMENTARY TO
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Ayako Onishi, Konan University, Kobe – Japan
Katsumi Harada, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa – Japan
Yoshimi Nakashima, Fukuoka University of Education, Fukuoka – Japan

The problem of peer relationships such asbullying increasesin the first grade of junior high school in Japan.
It is an important period of transition from elementary school to junior high school.Startinga relationship
with newpeopleat the new environmentrequires individual's resources for adaptation.The primary purpose of
this study is to examine the risk and resilience factors that may predict the problem of peer relationship in the
first grade ofjunior high school.Participants (N=206) completed questionnaires when they were in the sixth
grade (self-efficacy :elementary school) and again when they were in the seventh grade (quality of peer
relationship : junior high school).A hypothesized model was investigated by using structural covariance
analysis. The hypothesized model fit the data relatively well (GFI = .983, AGFI = .932, CFI =1 .000,
RMSEA = .000). Adding any other paths in this model would not improve the fit of the model.The results
support our hypothesis that:(1) Self-efficacy about the act of consulting in the sixth grade has facilitative
effect on friend supportin the seventh grade for boys. (2) Self-efficacy aboutconveyingone's feelingsin the
sixth grade has inhibiting effect onvictimized by direct bullying in the seventh grade for girls. (3) Selfefficacy aboutfollowing the rules at schoolin the sixth grade has inhibiting effect onvictimized by relational
bullying in the seventh grade for girls.

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P1851
THE EFFECTS OF EMOTIONAL EXPRESSIONS AND
STRATEGIES ON NEGOTIATION OUTCOMES
D16. Work and organization – Other
Meiyu Yang, Chihlee Institute of Technology, New Taipei City - Taiwan, Province of China
Chin-tien Hsu, Ming Chuan University, Taoyuan County, Taiwan - Taiwan, Province of China

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of sellers’ emotional displays and selling strategies on
buyers’ satisfaction and their intention to buy. With a fixed final offer, we investigate how buyers’
satisfaction and purchasing intention are influenced by the sellers during the selling process. We used a 2
(seller’s emotional expressions: positive vs. negative) x 2 (seller’s negotiation strategies: distributed vs.
integrated) between subject factorial design. We made a 2 minutes video, regarding emotional expression
and strategies,for each condition. One hundred and sixty four undergraduate students were randomly
assigned to each condition. After watching the video, they responded to the manipulation check, satisfaction,
and intention to buy questions. The results showed that the main effects of emotional expression and selling
strategies were significant. Participants in the positive emotion condition and integrated condition had higher
satisfaction with the seller and were more likely to buy than distributed condition and negative emotional
expression condition, respectively. As predicted by prospect theory, emotional expressions and selling
strategies had an interaction effect on buying intention. Participants were less willing to buy when sellers
expressed negative than positive emotional expression in distributed condition, but no difference between
positive and negative emotional expression in integrated condition.

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1501 - 2000

P1859
SELF-MONITORING, SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND
LUXURY GOODS PREFERENCE
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Małgorzata Niesiobędzka, University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk – Poland
Anna Maria Zawadzka, University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk – Poland
Artur Domurat, University of Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland

The aim of the research is to examine how different sources of information used in commercials influence
luxury goods preferences, and how this relationship is modified by the level of self-monitoring of the
individual. Three studies were conducted to verify the research hypothesis. The questionnaire method was
applied in Study 1, and experimental methods were used in Studies 2 and 3. The students from the University
of Gdańsk and the University of Warsaw participated in the studies. The results from the three conduced
studies showed that: (1) luxury goods preference was influenced by fame appeal commercial, opposite to
reference group appeal commercial, and (2) the self-monitoring level was related to luxury goods preference.

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P1864
OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF ACCEPTANCE AND
COMMITMENT THERAPY AND SCHEMA THERAPY. IS
INTEGRATION POSSIBLE?
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Lorenzo Bertinelli, Libero Professionista, Parma – Italy

This paper proposes the concepts described in an article published in 2013 in the journal “Cognitive and
Behavioral Psychotherapy” (volume 19/2, pp. 209-225 ). The hypothesis supporting the contribution is that
in the evolution of psychotherapy, it is necessary to build a path towards integration, especially among the
most important therapies belonging to the so-called "third wave" cognitive-behavioral approach, the
Acceptance and Commitment therapy and Schema (Mode) therapy. The aim of this work is to present the
main operating principles of both theoretical approaches, highlighting the major points of contact
(mindfulness, acceptance, combating parent modes/critical sense) and most obvious discrepancy between
them (analyzing causality, concept of needs). Looking at the two therapies from a clinical point of view, it
can be seen that the same principles and operational instruments are used; what differentiates the two
therapies appears to be the way in which these instruments are used, and some specific therapeutical
objectives that are to be reached. For this reason, the future paths of these two psychotherapeutic approaches
will try to operate additions, rather than increasingly deep divisions. In this sense, the protocol described is
orientated towards the integration of Schema therapy concepts with the basic principles of mindfulness
borrowed from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, in which the tools of mindfulness are used to
strengthen the capacity of awareness and acceptance of the Healthy Adult mode.

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P1867
PREVENTION, HEALTH PROMOTION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
SUPPORT: OBSERVATORY OF ON LINE SERVICES FOR
ADOLESCENT
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyber space and virtual realities
Daniela Lemmo, Anima research Institute, Napoli – Italy
Anna Cannata, Anima research Institute, Napoli – Italy
Emanuela Rodriguez, Anima research Institute, Napoli – Italy
Sara Garbucci, Anima research Institute, Napoli – Italy
Alessia Cuccurullo, Anima research Institute, Napoli – Italy
Irma Maritato, Anima research Institute, Napoli – Italy
Stefano Manzo, Anima research Institute, Napoli – Italy

Adolescent are defined as the “e-generation” because of their growing among technological communication
devices. The “digital natives” use new technologies in order to satisfy their needs: having immediate
communication, make easy contact and share experiences, know and ask for informations. This kind of
relationship leads to risks expecially for people that make an inappropriate use of it. In this respect it should
be interesting to evaluate the opportunity of the technological devices in supporting the complex teen-aged
phase. The aim of this work is to study the existing conditions in the field of the Italian on line services able
to offer psychological support for adolescent. Consistently, by building up a mapping will be possible to
evaluate the different aspects of this services: the type, the mode of delivery and the aims pursued. A deep
study of website will allow to open questions, to think about aims, limits and potentiality of on line
psychological support for the e-generation. To this end, by using keywords, it has been performed a google
up research to know website, services, designed for teenagers. By analyzing an evaluation grill and specific
criteria (inclusion and exclusion), it has been concluded that there are different kind of services such as:
spaces for young users for the prevention of risk behaviours, for health improving and dialogue peer to peer
to identify the different forms of adolescent awkwardness.

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P1873
BULGARIAN STUDENTS' CAREER MOTIVATION AND
CAREER CHOICE
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Nikolay Ivantchev, South-West University "Neofit Rilski", Blagoevgrad – Bulgaria
Stanislava Stoyanova, South-West University "Neofit Rilski", Blagoevgrad – Bulgaria

Career motivation is related to career choice. Several studies of Bulgarian students’ career motivation were
conducted in 2007, 2013 and 2014. A questionnaire based on Moses typology of career motivators was used.
The studied students were compared by specialties and years of study. Several career motivators have been
stable during the years – like Personal development as a career motivator. More and more Stability seeking is
substituting Lifestylers (private life is more important than professional duties are) as leading career
motivation.

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P1875
INITIAL VALIDATION OF A SWEDISH VERSION OF A
GENERAL POPULATION PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING
MEASURE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Magnus L Elfström, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna/Västerås – Sweden

The purpose of this study was to perform an initial validation of a Swedish version of ageneral population
(GP) psychological well-being measure, derived from the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation-Outcome
measure (CORE-OM). The GP-COREmirrors well-being without items denoting highintensity of presenting
problem or risk and with over half of the items positively keyed, thereby making it more acceptable than the
full CORE-OM in non-clinical populations.GP-CORE was administeredto 201young adults entering a labour
market psychosocial support programme for unemployed and emotionally distressed without need of
specialized psychiatric care. GP-CORE was also administered when participants leaved the programme. The
Swedish GP-CORE showed excellent acceptability, good internal consistency, and acceptable concurrent
validity in relation to nine different quality of life domains. There wasstrong differentiation of the study
sample and the Swedish non-clinical norm group, in that the study group scored significantly lowerwellbeingpre programme. Sensitivity to change was demonstrated with a large significant increase in well-being
post programme. Nevertheless, the validity of the Swedish GP-CORE needs to be examined more in detail,
in larger and more diverse population samples. The results so far, however,provide support for using the
Swedish GP-COREas a psychological well-being measure.

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P1877
OUTNESS AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SOURCES AMONG GAY
AND LESBIAN PEOPLE: A BINATIONAL STUDY
C04. Culture and society - LGBTQI studies
Roberta Messina, University of Liège, Liège – Belgium
Thérèse Scali, University of Liège, Liège – Belgium
Stéphanie Haxhe, University of Liège, Liège – Belgium
Salvatore D'Amore, University of Liège, Liège – Belgium

Social support from family and friends have been shown to have positive effects on the mental health of gays
and lesbian people. However, less is known about how the impact of different social support sources can
shift depending on the socio-cultural context. The current study examines the role played by some support
sources (mothers, fathers, siblings, extended family, heterosexual and homosexual friends) among
homosexual people living in two radically different socio-legal contexts: Belgium and Italy. The sample
consisted of 120 homosexuals (18-35 years of age), including 60 Belgian subjects (30 gays, 30 lesbians) and
60 Italian subjects (30 gays, 30 lesbians). Italian respondents were found to be more likely to hide their
sexual orientation to their family and to perceive a lower level of social support from their mothers, fathers
and siblings than Belgian ones. Among Italian gay men the social support from fathers has been proved to
play a central role in affecting the internalized homophobia and the enduring propensity to have a negative
self-attitude as gay men. On the other hand, Belgian gays felt themselves more supported by their mothers
about their sexual orientation than lesbians did, and Belgian lesbians’ intention to have a child was mainly
influenced by the social support given by heterosexual friends. The findings contribute to theoretical
understanding of the role of different social support sources in homosexuals’ life depending on the sociocultural context.

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P1882
LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM OF LOCOMOTIVE DRIVERS
AND THEIR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THEIR WORKMATES
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Valery Sitnikov, Petersburg State Transport University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

The activity in the extreme conditions of the railway traffic depends on the interrelationships of the partners.
The ability to be adequate during communication with workmate is very important part of the vocational
fitness of transport workers but it is practically not studied well. Research technique "Structure of human
images (hierarchical)" (by V. Sitnikov) was used for the appreciation of the self and other’s images in 55
locomotive drivers who worked with workmates. Our research showed that locomotive drivers of different
vocational fitness levels differed by the peculiarities of understanding both their own personnel quality and
their workmate’s ones. The main difference consisted in the contents of social, emotional, active and
volitional characteristics. The more the level of the vocational fitness is the more attention locomotive
drivers pay on both own and workmate’s characteristics. Thus, the structure of driver’s perceptual features of
their workmates can be an indirect indicator of professionalism level.

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P1886
THE EFFECTS OF PARENTING ON MOTHER-ADOLESCENT
RELATIONSHIPS
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Taniesha Burke, University of Guelph, Guelph – Canada
Boris Mayer, University of Bern, Bern – Switzerland
Gisela Trommsdorff, University of Konstanz, Konstanz – Germany

Little research has examined how parenting practices are associated with the quality of the parent-child
relationship in Jamaican families. The purpose of the study was to examine how three parenting dimensions
(acceptance, rejection and control) were associated with Jamaican adolescents’ perceptions of the quality of
their relationships with their mothers (Intimacy, Conflict, Admiration and Emotional Closeness).
Adolescents (n=310) from the Jamaican sample of the Value of Children Project completed a series of
questions measuring their perceptions of their mothers’ parenting as well as the quality of the parent-child
relationship. Results of a series of multiple regression analyses suggested that higher levels of maternal
acceptance were associated higher levels of intimacy, admiration and emotional closeness but lower levels of
conflict. Maternal rejection was associated with lower levels of intimacy and higher levels of conflict.
However, gender moderated some of these relationships. It appears that both maternal acceptance and
rejection may be important in determining the quality of mother-adolescent relationships. Interventions to
improve adolescent-parent relationships should seek to increase parental acceptance and reduce parental
rejection.

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P1889
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN ATTITUDES TOWARDS
UNCERTAINTY AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Maria Chumakova, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow - Russian Federation
Sergey Kornilov, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

The study1 investigated the linkage between individual differences in attitude to uncertainty and emotional
intelligence(EI) on a sample of Russian undergraduate students. The results of structural equation modeling
and latent profile analysis identified 4 distinct profiles of attitudes towards uncertainty: a general profile of
the tolerant person (Appreciating) and three profiles of an intolerant person with respect to different sources
of uncertainty (Coping, Ambivalent and Fearing)(Chumakova, Kornilov, 2013). We usedEmIn questionnaire
(Lyusin, 2006) – a self-report EI measure that contains 4scales: interpersonal and intrapersonal EI,
understanding and control of emotions, and The Psychological Mindedness Scale (PMS) (Shill, Lumley,
2002) in the Russian adaptation (Novikova, Kornilova, 2014). We found that the Fearing profile of attitude
to uncertainty demonstrates significant negative correlations with all scales of EI (-.19, -.22, -.22, -.21
respectively, p<.05). Thus we can suggest that the most intolerant attitude to uncertainty could be based on
personal disadvantages in EI.This relation is accompanied by significant negative correlation between the
profile and the desire to discuss experiences with others (-.20, p<.05) and openness to change (-.22, p<.05)
(PMS). These findings open an opportunity for understanding different problems in treatment of anxiety and
other emotional disorders.

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P1892
INDIVIDUAL AND CONTEXTUAL INFLUENCES IN THE
PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A MULTILEVEL
ANALYSIS
A05. General issues and basic processes - Genes-environment interplay and behaviour
Susana Barradas, University of los Andes, Bogotá – Colombia
Carolyn Finck, University of los Andes, Bogotá – Colombia
Olga Lucía Sarmiento, University of los Andes, Bogotá – Colombia

Research has shown that both individual and contextual aspects impact individuals´ physical activity (PA).
Among individual factors, self-efficacy and outcome expectancies are good predictors for PA while
contextual factors like proximity to recreational areas or facilities have been positively associated with
regular PA. However, studies linking PA with individual and contextual variables at the same time are not
very common, specifically in South America. The aim of this study was to assess relations between PA
levels and self-efficacy, outcome expectations and a community-based program (Recreovía) designed to
promote PA. Data were obtained using a cross-sectional survey of 1533 adults in the city of Bogotá.We used
the Self-efficacy Scale for Diet and Exercise Behavior,the Outcome Expectations Scaleand the International
Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). A multilevel modeling approach was used to quantify park
variation and individual variables in PA. Results showed that PA varied by park (ICC=3.5%; p<0.001). Male
gender predicted higher PA levels(β = 59.73, p<.001). Greater levels of self-efficacy were related to higher
PA (β = 6.19, p<.001) but outcome expectancies were not(β = 0.22, p = .458).A statistically significant
positive effect for the Recreovía intervention was found(β = 27.70, p <.05). In sum, individual and
contextual-level variables explained differences in PA. Other contextual variables should be examined in the
future to better understand PA.

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P1894
EXPLORE THE EFFECT OF CUSTOMER INCIVILITY ON
EMPLOYEES’ EMOTION, BEHAVIOR: A MODERATED
MEDIATION ANALYSIS
D16. Work and organization – Other
Chin-Tien Hsu, Ming Chuan University, Taoyuan County - Taiwan, Province of China
Meiyu Yang, Chihlee Institute of Technology, New Taipei City - Taiwan, Province of China

Based on the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, this study tries to answer why and when customer
incivility leads to work-family conflict. We propose that the relationship between incivility and work-family
conflict will be mediated by emotional exhaustion. In addition, workplace friendships may play a moderated
role between emotional exhaustion and work-family conflict. Furthermore, we present a moderated
mediation model to examine if workplace friendships weaken the mediation effect of emotional exhaustion
on the relationship between customer incivility and work-family conflict. Data was collected from 316
frontline service providers in 2 time points. Results indicated that emotional exhaustion fully mediated the
relationship between customer incivility and work-family conflict. In addition, workplace friendships buffer
the relationships between employees’ emotional exhaustion and work-family conflict. Moreover, workplace
friendships weakened the mediation effect of emotional exhaustion on the relationship between customer
incivility and work-family conflict. The mediational linkage became weaker when workplace friendships
were high. Implications for managerial practices and suggestions for future research were discussed.

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P1900
USE OF EMDR THERAPY IN PAIN MANAGEMENT
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Marie-Jo Brennstuhl, University of Lorraine, Metz – France
Fanny Bassan, University of Lorraine, Metz – France
Cyril Tarquinio, University of Lorraine, Metz – France

Treatment of chronic pain stay problematic. The complex part of cognitiv, behavioral and emotional in
chronic pain make treatment complicated. Since few years, many authors have argued on a traumatic
symptomatology who be responsable of chronic pain (reactionnal symptom of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder), or that chronic pain may induce a trauma (Beck & Clapp, 2011; Asmundson, Coons, Taylor
&Klatz, 2002; Sharpey& Harvey, 2001). This argumentation brought to us to envisage the EMDR – Eye
Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - therapy for the treatment of chronic pain. The effectiveness of
EMDR in the treatment of PTSD has been shown in 16 randomized control tests. These data are corroborated
by the results of five meta-analyses (Bisson& Andrew, 2007; Bradley, Greene, Russ, Dutra &Westen, 2005;
Davidson & Parker, 2001; Maxfield&Hyer, 2002; Van Etten& Taylor, 1998). One study about using EMDR
on chronic pain, already shows interesting results (Mazzola, Calcagno, Goicochea, Pueyrredon,
Leston&Salvat, 2009). This research aims to test the effectiveness of treatment of chronic pain with a
specific protocol, who focus on specificities on chronic pain problematic (Grant &Threlfo, 2002), compared
to an EMDR standard protocol (Shapiro, 1995), and eclectic therapy (control groupe). After every session,
and at the end of the treatment, the effects of EMDR protocol on chronic pain and traumatic symptomatology
were evaluated and show significant improvement. This presentation aims to show the effectiveness of using
an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy for the treatment of chronic pain problematic,
compared to eclectic therapy.

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1501 - 2000

P1903
INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL "MIND GAMES":
REFLECTIONS OF A SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST AFTER 20
YEARS AT THE SAME PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Pedro Almeida, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal

The purpose of this communication is to share a set of reflections as a sports psychologist that has been
working in the past 20 years in a big football club like SL BENFICA . We shall address our main types of
cases and assistance, as well personal and organizational barriers that were solved over the years . End up
with a proposal of an intervention model for sport psychologists in professional and youth football with the
different agents (coaches, athletes , etc.).

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P1904
MEMORY DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM
ANXIETY DISORDER: A PILOT STUDY FROM THE ITALIAN
VERSION OF THE WECHSLER MEMORY SCALE FOURTH
EDITION (WMS-IV)
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Davide Maria Cammisuli, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy
Marco Timpano Sportiello, ASL 5, Pontedera (PI) – Italy
Michele Gnoffo, ASL 5, Pontedera (PI) – Italy

The present study is part of a wide research project for the calibration of the Fourth Edition of the Wechsler
Memory Scale (WMS-IV) for Italian culture. To date, scientific studies report contrasting results about
working memory and declarative memory impairment in anxiety disorders. Furthermore, a Central Executive
dysfunction has been supposed as the core feature of poor performance on working memory tasks. To
characterize the memory profile of 12 patients suffering from anxiety disorders (M:F=50:50%; Age: 46±19;
Education:12±3), the WMS-IV was administered at the Lab. On the basis of Eysenck’s classification about
worry (1992), the anxious patients were also subdivided into two groups: A) social evaluation (N.= 6); B)
physical threat (N.= 6). A paired-sample T-Test and two Independent sample T-Tests were used to take over
significant differences among the WMS-IV Index Scores, and among the Scaled Scores and the Contrast
Scores obtained by subgroups, respectively. The patients performed more poorly only on delayed visual
reproduction than delayed recall tasks (p < .05). The Group A had low scores on tests evaluating visualspace long term memory than Group B (p < .05). The Group A showed a lower performance than Group B
on visual long term memory (p < .05) but a preservation of visual working memory. Such a kind of findings
represent a new perspective: the subgroups should be thought as two distinct categories with a specular
neurocognitive profile that cannot be observed by assessing the whole sample.

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P1905
ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN'S SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT: APPLICATION OF VINELAND SOCIAL
EMOTIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD SCALE TO A SAMPLE OF
ITALIAN CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Manuela Carone, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy

The characteristics of a child, the child-caregiverinteractionpatternsbutalso the habits and the structure of the
family and the social and cultural environment are interconnectedcomponents of infantmentalhealth (Zeanah
CH, Zeanah, PD, 2001). The aim of the researchdescribed in thisarticleis rating the socialemotionaldevelopment of a sample of childrenagedbetween 3 and 5 years by the application of Vineland
Social EmotionalEarlyChildhoodScales (Sparrow, Balla, Cicchetti, 1998) to teachers of kindergarten in the
city of Taranto (Italy). The purpose of researchistesting the Vineland SEEC in the italiancontext and
alsoverify by ANOVA iftheseindependentvariables: Age of children, Gender, Age of the parents, parents'
level of education, job of parents, birthorder, being or not an onlychild, having or not a brother the sameage,
influence the social- emotionaldevelopment of the sample.

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P1906
UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES OF
SCHIZO-OBSESSIVE PATIENTS WITH RORSCHACH INKBLOT
TEST
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Ahmet Güler, NPIstanbul Neuropsychiatry Hospital, Istanbul – Turkey
Zeynep Güney, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Waqf University, Istanbul – Turkey
Cenk Varlık, Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Research and Training Hospital for Psychiatry, Istanbul –
Turkey

The relationship between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Schizophrenia has long been drawn
the attention of clinicians in the area of mental health. The high prevalence rates of obsessive compulsive
symptoms (OCS) and/or the diagnosis of OCD in schizophrenia and of psychotic symptoms in OCD have
largely contributed to ideas on the relationship of the two. There has been an increase on the evidence that
patients who have comorbid OCD and schizophrenia can represent a specific form of schizophrenia. Even
though not being a diagnostic subtype, the term “schizo-obsessive” has been used in the literature for
decades. In this study patients with the diagnoses of schizo-obsessive disorder and schizophrenia are
compared in terms of projective tests. The study aims to investigate similarities and differences of
psychological processes of two groups, besides their diagnoses. For this purpose, Rorschach Inkblot Test has
been applied on 30 patients with schizophrenia – 15 with OCS and 15 not - who have been tracked and
treated in Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Research and Training Hospital for Psychiatry. Rorschach
protocols of these patients are analyzed comparatively both in terms of statistics and content analysis. The
results show that there is a significant difference in the duration of the test administration scores of
schizophrenia patients and schizo-obsessive patients. It is also found that aggression and anxiety is more
common among schizo – obsessive patients and that they engage with the tester more. It is believed that
these findings might contribute to the diagnosis and treatment processes of schizo – obsessive patients.

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P1909
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY OF SOCIAL APPROACH AND
AVOIDENCE BEHAVIOR IN SCHIZOPHRENIA
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Yelda İbadį, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Cumhur Taş, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Hüsnü Erkmen, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey

INTRODUCTION: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder that is also associated with the
abnormalities in the approach and avoidance systems. It has been previously argued patients with
schizophrenia perceive non- threatening stimuli as over- threatening and thus actively avoid. Such
mechanism may also pave the ground for the development of delusional formations in schizophrenia.
Despite to these, very few studies investigated the underpinnings of approach/avoidance behavior in
schizophrenia. AIM: Taken together, the aim of this study was to explore the potential effects of social
approach and avoidance behavior in social functioning, paranoid thoughts, social support and social anxiety
of patients with schizophrenia. METHOD: Here, we recruited thirty patients with schizophrenia and
collected a test battery involving behavioral measures of study variables such as social functioning in
schizophrenia, paranoia, social support , behavioral inhibition and behavioral activation systems, sociodemographic status, social avoidance as a subscale of social anxiety. RESULTS: According to the results, we
found significant effects of approach avoidance on outcome variables, suggesting that patients with an intact
approach/avoidance system may present less paranoia with higher social functioning and the presence of
adequate social support. CONCLUSION: The discussion of the results will be presented throughout the
poster.

1889

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1501 - 2000

P1911
AROMATIC ODOR MODERATES THE EFFECTS OF
STIMULATION ON BRAINSTORMING PERFORMANCE
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Cantürk Akben, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Hamit Coşkun, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey

Despite the fact that there has been a great research interest in the brainstorming area, none of the studies has
investigated the effects of odor with cognitive stimulation on creative performance so far. Thus, the present
research aimed to investigate the effects of aromatic odor and cognitive stimulation on the individual
brainstorming performance. Data were collected and analyzed by a 2 (Odor: Mandarin or no odor) X 2
(Stimulation: Related or unrelated) ANOVA design from the participants who received experimental credit
for their participation. Aromatic odor was manipulated by providing mandarin odor, whereas in the control
condition there was no such odor presentation. The type of cognitive stimulation was manipulated by
providing some facilitating words (such as bag, watch, perfume, shampoo and etc.) related to brainstorming
problem. The participants in the control condition received unrelated words (such as glasses, plate, napkin,
sponge and etc.). The findings showed an interaction effect indicating that aromatic odor condition with
related stimuli were the most creative ideas of all conditions. These results will be discussed in lights of
cognitive stimulation and context learning approaches.

1890

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1501 - 2000

P1913
LIKE WESTERN FAMILIES? NOT REALLY': PROFESSIONALS
PERSPECTIVES' ON SOUTHERN ANGOLAN FAMILY LIFE
CYCLE
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Tchilissila Alicerces Simões, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal
Isabel Maria Marques Alberto, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal

The family life cycle model was widely studied in 1980’s. It’s main focus was on nuclear, White, middle class and poor African - American families’. The purpose of this study was to examine professionals’
perspectives on the adequacy of Carter and McGoldrick’s (1989) and Relvas’ (1996) family life cycle model
in Southern Angola, Africa. A qualitative study was undertaken with a sample of 20 multi-ethnic
professionals, (11 men and 9 women), between the age of 26 and 88 years old. We showed our participants
two sheets, in each we had drawn one line with the description of those family theorist’s proposals.Our
sample described Southern Angolan families as extended in its majority, with the typology of “big backyard
family” - «as famílias quintalões» and of “family with a third element”. They also presented family evolution
differently from Western proposals, with the following stages:1) Adolescent/Young adult - family
dependent: Stage of courtship; 2) Families with young children; 3) Couple formalization and the establishing
of the new family; and 4) Family in advanced stage of life: «sandwich generation».The family of origin
seemed to play an important role during the life cycle. There is a need to build models according to the
cultural specificities of Southern Angolan families in order to facilitate clinical evaluation and intervention.

1891

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1501 - 2000

P1921
JEALOUSY AND BETRAYAL OF CONCEPTIONS IN
POSTMODERNITY
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Melina Trindade, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Lisbon – Portugal
Helena Centeno Hintz, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Isabela Machado da Silva, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Jaqueline Soccol, Domus, Porto Alegre - BrazilCristina Fiad Aragonez, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Bruna Germano Cirelli, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Paula Hintz Baginski, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Marlei Rigo Bonissoni, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Juliane Bertuzzi Toschi, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Silvia Chwartzmann Halpern, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Edna Corral, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Tamara de Andrade Alves Soares, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Patricia Galdino Lague, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Graziele Bronzatti, Domus, Porto Alegre – Brazil

The couple in the course of its history involves significant challenges that bring up issues that require a
mutual effort to reassess the link constantly. In postmodernity, love relationships are characterized by being
more fluid, ephemeral and intense, designing new forms of relationships and loosening old concepts.
Although significant changes have occurred in society, especially in regard to the way people relate as well
as experience and express emotions, jealousy and the various situations that trigger them, still present as
potential generators aspects conflict for relations. However, conceptions of what is considered treason
included the subjectivity and are traded by couples. The aim of this paper is to discuss how new relational
configurations and the use of technologies are associated with jealousy and betrayal conceptions in
postmodernity. To this end, clinical vignettes will be presented in the light of integrative systems theory.

1892

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1501 - 2000

P1926
ENHANCE EMOTIONAL AVAILABILITY AND DECREASE
INDISCRIMINATE FRIENDLINESS. APPLICATION OF VIPP-SD
IN AN ADOPTION SAMPLE: A CASE STUDY
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Cinzia Alagna, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Laura Rigobello, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy

Introduction:Institutionalized children show more indiscriminate friendliness (IF) than nonistitutionalized
children (Bakermans-Kranenburg et al., 2011). Enhancing maternal sensitivity proved to be an effective
intervention for children’s developmental outcomes (Bakermans-Kranenburg et al., 2003) but few studies
have examined its effectiveness on parent-child emotional availability (EA) and on IF. The present case
study aims at exploring if Video-feedback Intervention to Promote Positive Parenting and Sensitive
Discipline (VIPP-SD, van Zeijl et al., 2006) may enhance EA and decrease IF. Method:The family described
here is part of an ongoing research of maternal sensitivity and behavioral problems in adoption. The EA
Scales (Biringen, 2008) were used to assess dyadic interaction between an adoptive mother and her 4-yearold daughter. Adult and child dimensions were coded independently by two different coders who were blind
to treatment allocation of the dyad.IF was assessed with a semistructured interview with the mother
(Chisholm, 1998). Both variables were measured before and after (6 months later) VIPP-SD. Results:The
dyad was placed in the "Emotionally Available" zone and, after the intervention, showed improvements in
some aspects of adult sensitivity (affect and flexibility) and child responsiveness (affect and responsiveness).
Furthermore, at the post-test IF scores decreased in 50%. Conclusion:This study shows that indiscriminate
friendliness may persist after adoption but sensitive caregiving may moderate the effects of early institutional
deprivation. Therefore, VIPP-SD seems to be promising avenue to help adoptive families.

1893

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1501 - 2000

P1928
PERCEIVED STRESS,EMOTIONAL RESPONSE AND
PHYSIOLOGICAL REACTIVITY TO CRY OF INFANT WITH
AUTISM AND TYPICALLY DEVELOPING INFANTS
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Yagmur Ozturk, University of Trento, Rovereto – Italy
Andrea Bizzego, University of Trento, Trento – Italy
Cesare Furlanello, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento – Italy
Paola Venuti, University of Trento, Rovereto – Italy

Cry is a way which children use to express their feelings, needs and wants. It is infant's central means of
signaling distress. Crying can be seen as both a physiologic event and part of a dyadic communication
system between infant and caregivers. Numerous studies have focused on how adults perceived this specific
signaling behavior; it has been reported that cry of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) were not
understandable in the sense that adults could not easily identify the cause of cry. However, how cry of
infants with ASD could affect adults has not been explored broadly. We aimed to measure perceived stress,
emotional response and physiological reactivity in adults elicited by cry episodes of infants with ASD and
typically developing infants (TD). Preliminary results showthat both ASD and TD cry episodes were
perceived by the subjects as unpleasant. These findings highlight the need to explore the effects of infant cry
on adults deeply, using both behavioral and physiological measures.

1894

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1501 - 2000

P1931
THE RELATIONSHIP OF SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING WITH
URBAN PARKS SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND HUMAN
ACTIVITIES: ANKARA CITY SAMPLE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Burcu Ayan Sonkur, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey
İlkden Tazebay, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey
Mithat Durak, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey

In this study, the effects of the spatial characteristics of the urban parks and the human activities in these
parks on subjective well-being are investigated. Two research models based on subjective well-being and its
subcomponents of a) physical, b) mental, and c) social well-being were generated. The data was collected
from 420 participants (210 urban park users and 210 none users) living in Ankara. Participation was
voluntary and confidentiality of the data was ensured. The satisfaction with life, positive and negative
experiences and flourishing were defined as the outcome variables. Additionally, the space-activity-emotion
matchup was performed. The collected data is under the process of analyse. As a result of the study; a) two
groups will be compared in the context of their evaluation on their subjective well-being and parks, b) the
contribution of the spatial characteristics of the park to the subjective well-being will be analysed, c) finally,
recommendations for the design of the urban parks characteristics to improve the subjective well-being will
be presented.

1895

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1501 - 2000

P1932
LONGITUDINAL RELATIONS OF INTERNALIZING AND
EXTERNALIZING PROBLEMS WITH MATERNAL
SOCIALIZATION OF EMOTIONS AND TEMPERAMENT IN
TURKISH CHILDREN
B11. Development and education - Temperament and individual differences
Asiye Kumru, Ozyegin University, Istanbul – Turkey
Burcu Bugan, Ozyegin University, Istanbul – Turkey
Puren Kurtsan, Ozyegin University, Istanbul – Turkey
Bilge Yagmurlu, Koc University, Istanbul – Turkey
Melike Sayil, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey

Interest in identifying the antecedents of externalizing and internalizing problem behaviour problems has
been increasing. Studies have shown that boys seem to display more externalizing but less internalizing
problem behaviours than girls. Researchers have discussed the importance of examiningeffects of
distinguishing individual parental socialization practices and temperament dimensions in these behaviour
problems for boys and girls separately for preventive and remedial interventions (Havighurst et al.
2010).This study aims to investigate the gender differences in the longitudinal relationship between maternal
socialization of children’s negative emotions and child temperament with internalizing and externalizing
problems in Turkish elementary school children. The sample consisted of 340 children (50,3 % boys,
Mage=82,93 months, SD= 3,46) and their mothers. We used Coping with Negative Emotions scale at age 7,
Children’s Behaviour Questionnaire at age 8, and CBCL/6-18 at age 9. Results showed that boys scored
higher in externalizing behaviour problems than girls but no gender difference in internalizing behaviour
problems. Also, hierarchical regression analyses were run separately by gender and we found that for both
boys and girls internalizing behaviour problems were predicted by the temperamental characteristic of
attention focus but externalizing behaviours predicted by maternal distress reaction, emotion encouragement,
and inhibitory control for only girls.

1896

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1501 - 2000

P1935
RELATIONS AMONG CHILD REARING, EMOTION
REGULATION, AND PROBLEM BEHAVIORS IN TURKISH
CHILDREN: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Asiye Kumru, Ozyegin University, Istanbul – Turkey
Pinar Bilir, Ozyegin University, Istanbul – Turkey
Duygu Korkmaz, Ozyegin University, Istanbul – Turkey
Pinar Sengul, Ozyegin University, Istanbul – Turkey
Bilge Yagmurlu, Koc University, Istanbul – Turkey
Melike Sayil, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey

Problem behaviors in early and middle childhood have been associated with a number of negative long-term
outcomes. Thus, it is important to examine which factors influence children problem behaivors. There is
evidence that child rearing practices are related to children’s emotion regulation and behavior problems and
emotion regulation also associate with child problem behaviors.This study aims to investigate the
longitudinal relations of children’s problem behaviors (i.e., depression, somatic complaints, rule breaking
and aggressive behaviors, social-, thought-, and attention problems to maternal child rearing behaviors and
emotion regulationin Turkish elementary school children.The sample was 340 children (49.7% girls, Mage=
82.94 months, SD= 3.47) and their mothers. We usedChild-Rearing Questionnaireat age 7, Emotion
Regulation Checklistat age 9, and CBCLat age 10. Results revealed that girls scored higher in
anxiety/depression and somatic complaints, but lower in rule breaking behavior than boys. Income
negatively predicted all problem behaviors. Maternal inductive reasoning negatively predicted
anxiety/depression and withdrawn/depression butpunishment positively predicted thought and attention
problems, rule breaking and aggressive behaviors. Also, emotion regulation negatively predicted
withdrawn/depression while lability positively predicted anxiety/depression, withdrawn, social-, thought,and attention problems, rule breaking, and aggressive behavior.

1897

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1501 - 2000

P1936
THE RELIGIOUS IDENTITY INDEX (RII): PSYCHOMETRIC
ANALYSIS WITH A TURKISH SAMPLE
C13. Culture and society – Religion
Matthew Zagumny, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville - United States
Ali Ayten, Marmara University, Istanbul – Turkey

Religious identity is “is the tendency to form one’s perception of self, at least in part, around the religious
tradition to which the person currently,historically, and culturally subscribes” (Zagumny, 2013). Measuring
religious identity has been absent in the research literature. The Religious Identity Index (RII) measures the
centrality and internalization of religious membership in one’s identity formation. The original RII had 5items with a 7-point response scale. A sample of 162 Turkish university students responded to study scales
including the RII, Religious Commitment, Perceived Stress Scale, and Satisfaction with Life. Preliminary
analyses resulted in a final scale of 4 items with an alpha of .79. Exploratory, varimaxprinciple components
analysis resulted in a single factor solution, explaining 62.15% of the component’s variance. Confirmatory
factor analysis showed good fit with item loading from .56 to .82 (R2 = .83). Divergent validity was
supported by moderate correlation with religious commitment (r =.35).Typically religiosity, measuring
religious commitment and practices, is used in the scientific study of religion. Conversely, religious identity
provides a potential mechanism for understanding religion’s relationship with multiple outcome variables.
This conclusion was supported by in the current data showing that RII scores significantly mediated the
relationship between religious commitment/practices and SWL scores.

1898

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1501 - 2000

P1937
THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON MORAL JUDGMENTS
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Karina Arutyunova, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow - Russian Federation
Yuri Alexandrov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow - Russian Federation

The existing theories of morality as well as a growing number of empirical studies address the problem of
the role of intuitions and reasoning in the formation of moral judgments. In this study alcohol administration
was used to selectively influence some aspects of moral decision-making, primarily associated with
reasoning rather than intuitions. Subjects (n=25) were presented with a set of moral scenarios including
sacrificing one person to save five. They were asked to assess moral permissibility of harmful actions on a 7point scale in two experimental conditions: “norm” (0.00% BAC) and “alcohol” (1 mg/kg ethanol, over
0.05% BAC) with a time interval of 2-4 months. Control group was tested in “norm” condition twice. It has
been shown that alcohol administration is associated with an increased proportion of extreme moral
judgments (1-“forbidden” and 7-“obligatory”), especially at utilitarian end of the scale (“obligatory”).
However, in norm as well as under alcohol, subjects perceived difference between the basic moral
distinctions (action/omission, means/side effect and contact/non-contact). These results indicate that alcohol
may be used to selectively influence moral reasoning, leaving intuitions relatively unaffected. Using alcohol
to influence cognitive processes may be an effective “tool” in the studies of human social behaviour. These
results may assist in practical work with norm violations associated with alcohol abuse. Supported by RFH
No14-06-00680a

1899

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1501 - 2000

P1940
“THE WORDS I DIDN’T TELL YOU”. NOTES ABOUT THE USE
OF WEB AND SOCIAL NETWORK IN PEDIATRIC HEMATOONCOLOGY WARD
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Flora Gigli, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome – Italy
Anna Maria Testi, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome – Italy
Patrizia Di Carlo, Isma-Istituti Santa Maria in Aquiro, Isma, Rome – Italy
Walter Barberi, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome – Italy
Claudio Cartoni, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome – Italy

The matter about guidelines on delivering information to pediatric patients it’s a crucial issue in psychooncology field. Issue currently linked to the concern about the easy access to information / misinformation
found on the web with particular attention to the world of social networks. In the pediatric unit, Department
of Biotechnologies and Hematology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, the young patients stay is lengthy and
they live in semi isolation. In our clinical experience we notice that parents and young patients use social
network to communicate as ground for joint experiences, a place in between two worlds, where the dangers
of physical contact such a situation brings is replaced with a direct “almost real” virtual interaction. However
it appears increasingly clear an pivotal critical point linked to spreading of information that could be
potentially counterproductive to a sensitive contest charged with much emotional frailty.

1900

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1501 - 2000

P1942
THE FUNCTION OF HARMFUL RUMOR CONCERNING FOOD
IN CONVERSATION WITH FRIENDS
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Miki Ozeki, Waseda Unibersity, Tokorozawa – Japan

Conversing about harmful rumors can promote anxiety among people, provoking serious economic harm (Ito
et al., 1974). This study aimed to discuss the function of a harmful rumor concerning food in conversation
with friends. A total of 312 female participants were randomly assigned to three conditions and then
responded to a rumor function evaluation scale (Takenaka, 2013) about a fictitious scenario in which
participants gained information that radioactivity was detected in milk from 1) the news, 2) a stranger’s
Twitter post, or 3) a close friend. Results showed that 1) participants stated that more information collection
and information provision in the news condition than in the Twitter condition, and 2) participants expected
that information could foster conversation with friends more in the news condition than in the close friend
condition. These results suggested that people tend to use information from the news in conversation with
friends because it is perceived as more reliable than other sources. As information spreads rapidly in Twitter,
Twitter has the potential to contribute to economic harm. However, our results suggested that people would
not use Twitter in conversation with friends to exchange information.

1901

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1501 - 2000

P1945
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AUTISTIC SPECTRUM
DISORDER(S) TRENDS AND SELF-ESTEEM IN ADOLESCENCE
- FROM THE RELEVANT MENTAL HEALTH
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Naoko Sutou, Miyagigakuin Women's University, Sakuragaoka – Japan

The purpose of this study was to get a viewpoint to support and to understand the students who have higher
tendency of ASD: Autistic Spectrum Disorder(s). I investigated the influence of ASD on student’s selfesteem and mental-health. Female university students (N=180) answered the Japanese version of AutismSpectrum Quotient (AQ), the self-esteemscale, and thegeneralhealthquestionnaire (GHQ), which had 88
items in total. In order to analysis correlation, I calculated total score of AQ with subscales of each
categories (social skills, changing attentions, attentions to details, communication, imagination), total score
of self-esteem, and total score of GHQ with subscales of each categories (physical symptoms, anxiety and
insomnia, socially activity disorder, tendency of depression). The analysis results showed
significantcorrelation between total score of AQ and total score of self-esteem (r=-.442,p<.01), total score of
GHQ(r=.316,p<.01).The findings showed that the higher tendency of ASD peoples had, the lower level of
self-esteem and the worse mental health they had. The results suggested that it was important for people who
have the tendency of ASD to be supported and to be paid attention, regardless of whether they diagnosed or
not. The results were summarized as follows; it is suggested that the tendency of ASD relates self-esteem
and GHQ. From now on, it is more necessary to discuss several things to support and to understand people
who have the tendency of ASD.

1902

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1501 - 2000

P1947
ANXIETIES EXPERIENCED BY ACADEMIC STAFF OF
JAPANESE COLLEGES WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR
STUDENTS WITH SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Masanori Sugioka, Health Center, Kagawa University, Kagawa – Japan
Sumino Wakabayashi, Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen University, Hiroshima – Japan

The leading cause of death in Japanese college students is suicide, and the Japanese government
recommends that academic staff of colleges who are not mental-health professionals also provide students
with mental support, although no studies have been conducted to determine the roles of these supporters and
their burdens. The present study was conducted to assess the anxieties of academic staff of colleges when
they address students with suicidal tendencies to provide information on support required by the staff. In
August 2014, a questionnaire survey was carried out involving 90 academic staff of colleges. As the results,
81 people “felt anxious when they interacted with students with marked suicidal tendencies”, and 80 wished
to “receive support for academic staff”. Factors related to their anxieties were analyzed, and “a lack of
knowledge on how to respond to students” (53.1%) and “risk of having adverse effects” (13.6%) were cited
as the reasons by a large number of staff. The types of support required by academic staff included
“collaboration and cooperation with campus counselors” (30.0%) and “securing rooms for consultation”
(18.7%). The study results suggested that academic staff of Japanese colleges felt anxious when they had to
support students on their own. As an urgent task to be performed by each college, they, as academic
communities, should establish a system to promote collaboration between campus counselors and academic
staff.

1903

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1501 - 2000

P1949
LONGITUDINAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAREER
AWARENESS AND SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT AMONG JAPANESE
ADOLESCENTS
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Naoko Niimi, Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University, Hiroshima – Japan
Kenichi Maeda, Okayama Shoka University, Okayama – Japan

Most research that investigated the relationship between career development and adjustment has used crosssectional data. However, Skorikov (2007) examined this longitudinal relationship from 11th grade to 6
months post-high school, and reported that career preparation is important for subsequent adjustment.
Stringer, Kerpelman, and Skorikov (2012) suggested that career preparation at 12th grade explained a higher
percentage of the variance in adjustment 4.5 years post-high school. Career education in Japan is conducted
in most elementary schools to high schools in order to facilitate the career development of students and
prepare them for a career. This study investigated the interactive longitudinal relationships between career
awareness and school adjustment during high school. Japanese high school students completed the Career
Awareness Scale and the School Adjustment Questionnaire at Time1 and Time2 (about 12 months after
Time1). Regression analyses suggested that career awareness at Time1 predicted school adjustment at
Time2, and school adjustment at Time1 predicted career awareness at Time2. Additionally, school
adjustment and career awareness at Time1 played a role of mediating these interactive longitudinal
relationships respectively. Findings of interactive longitudinal relationships imply that not only career
education but also daily educational activities to promote student's academic and social adjustment are
important for students' career development.

1904

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1501 - 2000

P1951
PARTICIPANTS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IN YOUTH
SUBCULTURES
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Anastasia Sheketera, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation
Aleksandr Panteleyev, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation
Yulia Shukhlova, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation
Natalia Kozlova, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation
Inna Atamanova, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation

The paper addresses the phenomenon of psychological safety, focusing on psychological features of youth
subcultures. The study aimed at identifying youth subculture members’ psychological safety and their
psychological well-being is presented. The study sample involved 1004 young people, including youth
subculture participants (roleplayers, emos, and anime) and university students as a control group. The
research tools applied were The World Assumptions Scale developed by R. Janoff-Bulman and The Ryff
Scales of Psychological Well-Being. The study results revealed that the university students felt psychological
safety to a greater extent as well as were more confident about their ability to control life situations. The
youth subculture members were shown to have a tendency to form negative basic beliefs and feel less
psychological safety. It was also found out that the university students evaluated their interpersonal relations
in a positive way, they being characterized by a higher degree of purposefulness and subjective well-being.
In contrast, the youth subculture participants underestimated their personal growth, self-acceptance and
subjective well-being. Thus, it can be concluded that youth subculture members, such as roleplayers, emos
and anime, can be characterized by a tendency to form a negative system of basic beliefs, accompanied by
little psychological safety and low estimations of their personal growth, self-acceptance and subjective wellbeing.

1905

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1501 - 2000

P1955
FOLLOW-UP OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDER FROM AGE 2 TO AGE 8: STABILITY OF AUTISM
SEVERITY
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Chung-Hsin Chiang, National Chengchi University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
Li-I Hsu, National Chengchi University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
Ching-Lin Chu, National Cheng Kung University, Tai-Nan - Taiwan, Province of China
Chin-Chin Wu, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung - Taiwan, Province of China
Yuh-Ming Hou, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chai-Yi - Taiwan, Province of China
Jiun-Horng Liu, Liou-Yin, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tai-Nan - Taiwan, Province of China

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by qualitatively impairments in social
reciprocity and communication, and manifested repetitive and stereotyped behaviors/interests, with onset
during early childhood. Recently, literature have demonstrated different trajectoriesof symptom severity
when ASD children grown up in the West countries.However, there was no report in Taiwan, a country in
the East. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine whether there are different trajectories of
symptom severity in the children with ASD from toddler to school age in Taiwan. Methods: Sixtysevenchildren participated in the six years follow-up study, forty-three were diagnosed with ASD, twentyfour have ever had developmental delayed history, but no ASDdiagnosis (non-ASD). The average
chronological age at Time1was at 2.5 years old, Time2was at 4 years old, and Time3was at 8.5 years old.
ADOS was used to measure the severity of autistic symptoms, including Social Affect (SA) and Restricted
and Repetitive Behaviors (RRB)domains, and translated the severity scores into Calibrated Severity Score
(CSS) (Hsu, et al., 2014). Additionally, Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL) and WISC-IV were used to
measure cognitive function. Results:In cluster analysis, SA CSS could be totally divided into three groups,
two were diagnosed with ASD (ASD1, n=26; ASD2, n=17), the other one was non-ASD (n=24). Comparing
with the difference between two ASD groups, ASD1 has moreSAscores at Time1 and Time2, but lower
cognitive scores at Time2. There was no difference in RRB scores between the two groupsonthe three time
point.Comparing with Time1 on SA domain, ASD1 improved at Time2 but worsened at Time3, however,
ASD2 got worse at both of Time2 and Time3. Conclusion and theoretical implication:This study manifested
that there wastwotrajectories of autismseverity in children with ASD from toddler age to school
age.However, no matter how SA symptoms in preschool age, two groups of ASD children showed worse SA
symptoms in school age.Future study should explorethe theoretical issues in the association of phenotype
and endophenotype in ASD.

1906

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1501 - 2000

P1956
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SHARING METHODS BY SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGIST AND TEACHERS’ CASE ASSESSMENT AND
INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
B16. Development and education – Other
Masaru Arai, Health Science University, Minamitsurugun Fujikawaguchikomachi – Japan
Ichiko Shoji, University of Tsukuba, Tennodai, Ibaraki – Japan

Explaining the psychological perspective in the context of meaningful collaboration with other school
professionals is school psychologist’s goal in case assessment (National Association School Psychologist,
2010). The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between sharing methods by school
psychologists and teachers’ case assessment and interprofessionalcollaboration. A questionnaire based on
following 4scales was completed by 96 school psychologists and 322 teachers in junior high school in Japan:
sharing methods of case assessment, intragroup conflict management behavior, intragroup conflict, and
collaboration between school psychologists and teacher. Factor analysis identified 6 factors in sharing
methods scale: quick and positive sharing concerning case information and understanding, consideration for
sharing case information and understanding, expression ofempathy for troubles, coordinating opinions with
cooperation of other teachers,expression of professional opinions, and coordinating inconsistent opinions
with each other. The results of covariance structure analysis demonstrated that quick and positive sharing
concerning case information and understanding, expression of empathy for troubles and coordinating
inconsistent opinions with each other increased collaboration status or decreased intragroup conflict. These
results suggest that it is necessary to practice effective sharing methods of case assessment for
interprofessionalcollaboration.

1907

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1501 - 2000

P1957
EMOTIONAL LABOR AND JOB BURNOUT: THE MODERATING
EFFECT OF TRAIT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Dorota Szczygiel, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sopot, Warsaw – Poland

Research shows that positive affective displays during service interactions are positively related to customers
perception of overall service quality. Consequently, management of feelings by employees is regarded as an
important aspect in providing services. In most service contexts, employees are expected to express positive
emotions, e.g., cheerfulness, and hide negative emotions, e.g., resentment. Emotional labor is regarded as a
type of impression management, because it is a deliberate effort undertaken by service workers in order to
adhere to organizational display rules when dealing with customers. Surface acting is one of the emotional
labor strategies and consists of managing observable emotional expressions without modifying underlying
feelings (service with a fake smile). Research shows that surface acting is positively related to employees
burnout. The study (N=180) was designed to examine the effects of surface acting on burnout while
controlling for employees’ trait emotional intelligence. The results demonstrated that employees who
declared greater use of surface acting during their interactions with customers reported more symptoms of
burnout. However, as predicted, this effect was observed only among employees who were low in the trait
emotional intelligence.

1908

POSTERS

1501 - 2000

P1958
THE EFFECTS OF MICROCOUNSELING ON COUNSELOR
ACTIVITY SELF-EFFICACY IN THE NOVICE COUNSELOR
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Hayato Kawagoshi, Tezukayama, University, Nara – Japan

Microcounseling is a method used to teach counseling skills. Counselor Activity Self-Efficacy (CASE) refers
to the counselors’ beliefs about their ability to perform counseling-related actions. The aim of this study was
to investigate the effects of microcounseling on novice counselors’ CASE. Participants were 15 graduate
students studying clinical psychology. They took 4 sessions of microcounseling training. In the first session,
participants received theoretical instruction about counseling skills. In the second and third sessions,
participants practiced the basic (e.g., paraphrasing, reflection of feeling) and advanced (e.g., directness,
confrontation) counseling skills in a role-play with another participant. In the fourth session, the basic and
advanced counseling skills were practiced integrative. The participants’ CASE was measured with a
questionnaire at the start of the first training session and after each session. The CASE scores at the start of
the first session (T0) and after each session (T1, T2, T3, T4) were compared. The results showed that CASE
increased from T0 to T1. Because the participants received only theoretical instruction without practice in
T1, this increase may be assumed efficacy. In fact, CASE decreased in T2 with the role-play. However, the
repeated practice increased CASE (from T2 to T3 and T4), suggesting that this process is important for the
counselor training.

1909

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1501 - 2000

P1959
THE EFFECTS OF SELF-THREAT ON SCHADENFREUDE
TOWARD UNFAMILIAR PEOPLE
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Hitomi Watanabe, Doshisha, University, Kyotanabe – Japan

Schadenfreude is pleasure derived from others’ misfortunes. Previous research has found that people with
low self-esteem feel more schadenfreude toward an unfamiliar target on TV when in a self-threatening
situation. However, although the level of schadenfreude is found to be affected by gender similarity, prior
study used only a female target. This study examined the effects of self-threat on schadenfreude of people
with low self-esteem using video clips of unfamiliar targets of both sexes. Participants were ninety
undergraduate students with low self-esteem who were asked to perform a simple calculation task. They
were then randomly assigned to either a self-affirmation group (receiving positive feedback), a self-threat
group (receiving negative feedback), or a control group. After being assigned, they watched two video clips
showing misfortunes of target of the same and opposite sex and completed the Schadenfreude Scale. The
analyses revealed that participants felt more schadenfreude toward the misfortune of unfamiliar target of the
opposite sex, which is inconsistent with prior study. Furthermore, there were no group differences or group ×
gender similarity interaction. When the unfamiliar targets who experience failure or misfortune are not the
cause of the self-threat, the pleasure inspired by these misfortunes of the target might have no effects on
eliminating feelings of inferiority, leading to no group differences.

1910

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1501 - 2000

P1961
THE ROLE OF EMOTION IN NEGOTIATION: A METAANALYSIS
D16. Work and organization – Other
Meiyu Yang, Chihlee Institute of Technology, New Taipei City - Taiwan, Province of China
Li-kuo Sung, Vanderbilt University, Nashville - United States

1911

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1501 - 2000

P1968
THE EFFECT OF BEHAVIORAL INHIBITION SYSTEM ON
EMOTIONS AFTER MILD AND SEVERE EXCLUSION
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Joanna Rajchert, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw – Poland
Karolina Konopka, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw – Poland

Exclusion cause emotional numbness or diminishespositive and intensifies negative emotions. The
explanation to thisinconsistent resultsmay lie in the strength of exclusion episode. In our studies we aimed to
test this hypothesis but we were also interested in the role of Gray’s Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS) in
affective response to different exclusion situations. In many studies BIS was related to more negative and
less positive emotions. According to these findings we hypothesized that high BIS comparing to low
BISparticipants would react to milder exclusion (study 1) with bigger reduction of positive affect and to
more severe exclusion (study 2) also with bigger increase of negative affect. In study 1 we excluded
participants using the Cyberballgame and in study 2 individuals were informed that the partner did not wish
to interact with them.Emotional reactions were measured twice before and after exclusion with Positive and
Negative Affect Scale and Self-Assessment Manikin (SAM). In both studies exclusion affected emotions. In
line with the hypothesis, after exclusion in study 1 positive affect dropped more among high BIS than among
low BIS participants but in the study 2 the interaction effect was significant also for negative affect and SAM
pleasure. Presented studies shed more light on differences in affective reactions related to temperamental
traits but also to interaction between temperamental and situational factors.

1912

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1501 - 2000

P1969
THE ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT ON THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONALITY TRAITS AND
ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Sibel Gök, Marmara University, Istanbul – Turkey
Arzu Kaya, Social Security Institution, Istanbul – Turkey
Fatma Urfalıoğlu, Marmara University, Istanbul – Turkey

Prior research has indicated that employees’ organizational citizenship behaviors may be associated with
their personality characteristics. It is also stated that this association might be influenced by many
organizational variables. As organizational commitment is reported to be one of the most important
attitudinal variable that effects organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), this study aimed to investigate the
mediating effect of organizational commitment on the relation between the sub-dimensions of personality
traits (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, openness) and OCB. A total of 240
white-collar employees from a branch office of social security institution in Istanbul participated in the
questionnaire survey (response rate 98%). Organizational commitment partially mediated the effect of
extraversion, agreeableness and conscientiousness upon OCB, yet, the mediating effect of organizational
commitment on the association between neuroticism, openness and OCB was not determined. Our findings
showed that OCB performance can be influenced by the personality traits of employees and higher
organizational commitment is associated with higher OCB performance. These findings highlighted the
effect of the organizational commitment on the relation between personality traits and OCB performance.
Future research may attempt to add other potential variables as predictors of this relation.

1913

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1501 - 2000

P1971
NEW STRATEGIES FOR DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF
SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR: -ADAPTATIONS OF AMERICAN
PROGRAMS IN EUROPE
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Francisco Manuel Morales Rodríguez, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain
Juan Ramón Pereira Docampo, Association For The Disclosure, Research And Teaching Scientific
Psychology, Alicante, Alicante – Spain
Santiago De Las Heras Junco, Director of the Penitentiary Center for Alicante, Alicante – Spain

Suicidal behavior and parasuicidal represent a major psychiatric emergency tow hich mental health
professional severy where they must cope, both out patient and emergency psychiatric services. In this study
is performed a meta-analysis of programs for detection and treatment of suicide, inclusion criteria include
construct validity, proven effectiveness, and solid theoretical models. Specifically, American programs have
been identified that have been applied European population, observing differential results and the need for
adaptation of programs based on cultural differences. Keywords: suicide, prevention, earlytreatment,
effectiveprograms

1914

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1501 - 2000

P1973
FACTORS AFFECTING PEDESTRIANS' RISK BEHAVIOR
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Hideka Sato, Rikkyo University, Niiza – Japan
Hana Ohya, Rikkyo University, Niiza – Japan
Yuri Sekine, Rikkyo University, Niiza – Japan
Saki Yamaguchi, Rikkyo University, Niiza – Japan
Remi Ohshima, Rikkyo University, Niiza – Japan
Keiko Hirokawa, Rikkyo University, Niiza – Japan
Shigeru Haga, Rikkyo University, Niiza – Japan

Doing something while walking makes accident risk higher, but many people do not stop using cell phones
and music players in spite of posters and public addresses informing pedestrians and railway users of such
risks. This study examines the factors affecting cell phone operation and earphone use while walking on
streets, based on the Prototype/Willingness Model (PWM; Gibbons, Gerrard, Blanton, and Russel, 1998) and
a study that investigated effects of risk perception on PWM (Ohtomo and Hirose, 2007). A questionnaire
survey was conducted on 41 cell phone users and 34 earphone users. We asked about their attitudes toward
the behavior, subjective norms, descriptive norms, perceived behavioral control, prototype, intention,
willingness, risk perception, previous behavior, and the behavior itself. A covariance structure analysis of
survey responses showed similar models for cell phone operation and earphone use. Risk perception was
negatively related to attitude. There were positive effects of attitudes on willingness, of willingness on
intention, and of intention on behavior. The results suggest that risk perception is likely to decrease cell
phone operation and earphone use by pedestrians, and that we should consider not only intention but also
willingness when we investigate psychological factors behind human behavior. Further studies are necessary
for effective means of informing people of the risk.

1915

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1501 - 2000

P1976
INVOLUNTARY AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEMORIES IN THE
LABORATORY: EFFECTS OF ATTENTIONAL LOAD
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Claudia Pelagatti, University of Florence, Florence – Italy
Manila Vannucci, University of Florence, Florence – Italy

Involuntary autobiographical memories (IAMs) are spontaneously arising memories of personal events that
come to mind with no preceding attempt directed at their retrieval. For a long time, they have been
considered rare and closely related to emotional distress. However, increasing empirical evidence indicates
that they are indeed a basic mode of remembering. Recent studies have shown that IAMs can be also elicited
in the laboratory under controlled conditions. Employing a modified version of a vigilance task developed by
Schlagman and Kvavilashvili (2008), we investigated the effects of varying attentional load on the retrieval
of IAMs. Forty-two participants had to detect a rare target stimulus (red vertical lines and black horizontal
lines) in a stream of non-target stimuli. In the “low-attentional load” (Low-AL) group, non-target stimuli
consisted of patterns of black horizontal lines and black vertical lines, whereas in the “high-attentional load”
(High-AL) group, they consisted of red horizontal lines and black vertical lines. Participants had to interrupt
the task whenever they became aware of any task-unrelated mental contents and to report them. We found
that Low-AL group reported more IAMs and with shorter retrieval times compared to High-AL group.
Possible mechanisms involved in these effects and their implications for research on IAMs in both clinical
and non-clinical samples are discussed.

1916

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1501 - 2000

P1981
WORK-RELATED SELF-EFFICACY, POSITIVE AFFECT AND
INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOUR AT WORK: EVIDENCE FROM
POLAND
D08. Work and organization - Innovation management
Emilia Mielniczuk, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Ewelina Purc, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Justyna Ujas, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Mariola Laguna, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland

Nowadays, innovation is considered as essential not only for organization’s growth, but also for its survival
in a long-term perspective.Therefore, it is a matter of great importance to get to know predictors of
innovative behaviour in organisations. The purpose of this study is to find out, what is the relationship
between work-related self-efficacy, positive work related-affect and innovative behaviour of employees. The
study was carried out on the sample of 262 employees from 28 small businesses. To measure work-related
self-efficacy, a modification of the Generalized Self Efficacy Scale was used. Work-related positive affect:
comfort and enthusiasm was measured with Warr’s Job-Related Affect Scale. Innovative behaviour was
measured with the Innovative Behaviour Questionnaire. The analyses show, that work-related self-efficacy is
positively related to experiences of positive affect at work, and this in turn is positively related to innovative
behaviour of employees. Moreover, enthusiasm shows the strongest relationship with employees’ innovative
behaviour. These findings suggest that strengthening employees’ self-efficacy and providing them
opportunities to experience positive affect at work can make company more innovative, and hence more
successful.

1917

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1501 - 2000

P1984
THE EFFECT OF TEAM REFLECTION ON IMPLICIT
COORDINATION: PILOT STUDY USING LABYRINTH GAME
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Ryota Akiho, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Kengo Nawata, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Hiroyuki Yamaguchi, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan

The purpose of this study was to examine the team processes of implicit coordination.Implicit coordination
takes place whenteam members anticipatethe actions and needsof othermembers,and adjust own behaviors
accordinglywithout dialogue(Rico et al., 2008). Yamaguchi (2012) implied that implicit coordination
isaccomplished by sharing mental modelof team members.In addition, considerable research indicates that
team reflection improves shared mental model (e.g.,Stout et al., 1999).However, previous studies did not
directly investigated the effect of team reflection on implicit coordination.We conducted experiments in
which labyrinth game was used as a teamwork task.The aim of this game was to carry a ball from one end of
a movable board which has 60 holes to the other end, without falling the ball into the holes. The board could
incline along with x axis and y axis by each team members respectably;thus they needed to mutually
collaborate.The game consisted of 30 trials.The experiment had two conditions: control condition and team
reflection condition.Participants were 28 (8 were males) students assigned to 14 teams(two persons per
team;average age: 20.14 (SD = 0.95)).In the earlierhalf, team reflection improved team performance of 11th
to 15th trials.On the other hand, in the laterhalf, the effect of team reflection was not observed.These
findings suggest that team reflection affects the speed of the accomplishment of implicit coordination.

1918

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1501 - 2000

P1987
THERAPISTS' PERCEPTION OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
TREATMENTS WITH VIRTUAL REALITY: CROATIAN PILOT
STUDY
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyber space and virtual realities
Lea Jakob, University of Zagreb, Zagreb – Croatia
Paula Mučnjak, University of Zagreb, Zagreb – Croatia
Adrijana Košćec, University of Zagreb, Zagreb – Croatia

Virtual reality (VR) is a relatively new tool in psychotherapy, shown to be effective in treatment of various
psychological difficulties. The aim of this paper is to give the general outline of research on the topic and
present the results gathered on a small sample of Croatian psychotherapist. The goal of this study was to
examine the psychotherapists’ knowledge and attitudes about the application of VR in psychotherapy and to
find out if any of the psychotherapists in Croatia were using the VR. The participants were recruited over the
Internet via e-mails sent through the Association of Psychotherapy Societies of Croatia to mental health
professionals who had either already completed the postgraduate education in a specific psychotherapy
modality or still were in the process of education. Thirty six professionals answered the “Virtual Reality
Survey” (Segal, Bhatia, Drapeau, 2011), which was adapted for Croatian sample. The survey contained four
sections: demographics and therapeutic background, psychotherapists’ interest in the use of VR, selfreported knowledge of VR through questions about benefits, cost and possible applications of VR, and
questions regarding therapists’ perceptions of the individual benefits, costs and uses of VR. The results of the
study showed that a very small number of psychotherapists in Croatia used VR, that the knowledge about
this kind of therapy was not extensive, however, the overall positive interest was evident. Future research is
planned.

1919

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1501 - 2000

P1988
MANDALAS CONVERT TO TREE -- THE TURNING PERIOD OF
JUNG
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
WeiLong DongFang, City University of Macau, Macau – Macau
BaoXi Chen, City University of Macau, Macau – Macau
YanYun Xie, City University of Macau, Macau – Macau
HeYong Shen, City University of Macau, Macau – Macau

Carl Gustav Jung, as one of the most influential psychologist in 20th century, he lost way of his study when
he broke up with Sigmund Freud in 1912. Depressed Jung draw first Mandalas for exploration of his
unconsciousness in 1917. In 1926, Jung analyzed Christiana D. Morgan’s image, but Jung and Morgan
didn’t prepare enough to analyze these images. He dreamed a brighten flowering Magnolia tree in pool in the
middle of chaotic Liverpool city in 1927, this tree inspired him. He finished his Mandalas trip in 1928 with a
picture named Golden Castle, and then he met The Secret of Golden Flower which is a Chinese Tao’s book
translated into Germany that provided by his friend who named Richard Willhelm. Two years later, he had
discussed Morgan’s image again during 1930-1934, especially the tree image in her dream. Jung analyzed
visitors’ image of trees, and collected their drawing pictures in several years, The Philosophical Tree (Der
philosophische Baum) was published in 1945, in this essay Jung treated the tree symbol as individual
representations. We try to recover the process of Jung from Mandalas convert to tree. His dream of
Liverpool and oriental-thoughts played significant roles in his key turning point of his exploration of
unconsciousness. In nowadays, we search the unconsciousness in new perspectives. However we convinced
that, the exploration of unconsciousness far from the termination, the Cross-culture survey of pioneers of last
century is conduce to the understanding of unconsciousness.

1920

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1501 - 2000

P1989
ASSESSING MEASUREMENT INVARIANCE IN CROSSNATIONAL PARENTING RESEARCH: IMPLICATIONS FOR
UNDERSTANDING MOTHER-CHILD RELATIONS ACROSS
CULTURES
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Taniesha Burke, University of Guelph, Guelph – Canada
Garth Lipps, University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston – Jamaica
Gilian Lowe, University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston – Jamaica
Scott Maitland, University of Guelph, Guelph – Canada

Relatively little research has explored how the factor structure of parenting practices measures may
differacross the Caribbean. While an emerging literature on parenting practices in the Caribbean does exists
few studies have explored if the structure of parenting measures are similar across cultures. The purpose of
this project was to explore the the factor structure and measurement equivalence/invariance (ME/I) the
Parenting Practices Scale (PPS: Lempers, Clark- Lempers& Simons, 1989)across four Caribbean islands. A
sample of 1948 Grade 10 students from four Caribbean countries: Jamaica, Bahamas, St. Kitts & Nevis and
St. Vincent completed the PPS as part of a larger study. The PPS is comprised of 29 items that are grouped
into three dimensions of parenting: nurturance, monitoring and discipline. To explore the consistency of the
three factor structure across islands we conducted a confirmatory factor analysis. A variety of model fit
indices were used to judge the quality of the solution, for example goodness-of-fit-index and comparative fit
index. Multiple group analyses were used to examine ME/I across islands. ME/I was found for the factor
loadings. The latent mean differences across the four countries were also examined. Results indicate
statistically significant latent mean differences: adolescents in St. Vincent and the Grenadines experienced
significantly lower levels of nurturance than adolescents in Jamaica, The Bahamas and St. St. Kitts and
Nevis and experiencedstatistically higher levels of discipline than Jamaican adolescents, whereas adolescents
in St. Kitts and Nevis experienced significantly lower levels of monitoring than adolescents living in the
Bahamas. Implications are discussed.

1921

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1501 - 2000

P1990
CONSCIOUSNESS AND TECHNOLOGY
E04. Health and clinical intervention - Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapies
Alessia Pagliaro, Naples – Italy

It is possible coming near people to themselves and their emotions through a App. Since March 2014 exist
“iPsicologico” a App (temporarily only in Italian language) available on Apple Store. Thanks to it people
can keep in touch with a psychoanalyst psychologist. You can do a test on your present emotional state, ask a
question and have your answer in a short time. It is a psychological device because enhances psychological
matter's knowledge and increases consciousness and welfare. It can have also a psychotherapeutic function if
people ask for a counselling, on-line or live. The App’s target is stimulate people to trust in Psychology to
deal with their own little or big troubles with awareness. Its theoretical basis is the Psychoanalysis: we know
that it is necessary paying close attention to relationship dinamics to reach the right distance between patient
and therapist. This is the central element to interpret in the caring relationship both live and on-line. During
seven months this App has had 3280 downloads and has answered to 174 questions. Those data show that
the request of psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions is very high and that technology can
intervene to satisfy it. Mostly when people can’t meet a psychologist. Both technology and psychology put at
the center man and his mind. But nowadays technology is prerogative of all while there is a lot of resistances
to approach psychology. If psychologists use new technologies this gap would be filled.

1922

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1501 - 2000

P1991
INDIVIDUAL UNLEARNING IN ORGANIZATIONS:
EXPLORING THE UNDERLING STRUCTURE
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Kiyoshi Takahashi, Kobe University, Kobe – Japan
Oksana Arshynnikova, Kobe University, Kobe – Japan
Takafumi Nakamori, Ryukoku University, Kyoto – Japan

In the current rapidly changing business environment, the obsolete knowledge and cognitive models may
seriously hinder individual’sas well as organization’s ability to learn and innovate. Unlearning such
knowledge and cognitive models becomes crucial for organization to respond to change and to survive.
Although importance of unlearning is acknowledged, the conceptreceived a limited attention, often being
subsumed under umbrella of the learning literature. Moreover, existing studies are largely conceptual with
significantly greater focus on the organizational level of analysis. As a result, still little is known aboutthe
nature of the phenomenon, which calls for quantitative research involving individual level of analysis. This
studyaims to capture the underlying structure of unlearning based on empirical investigation. For this
purpose, a survey questionnaire was developed drawing from theory and pilot interviews with three
innovative SMEs. Thedata was collected via online survey toolfrom 780 employees in Japanese firms. The
factor analytic results indicated theemergence of three unlearning factors based on the type of knowledge
discarded:1) mental unlearning, 2) procedural unlearning, and 3) business unlearning. Moreover,
correlationbetween unlearning and learning implied that unlearning is an important precondition for
successful acquisition of new knowledge and cognitive models.This three factor model may be used for
further empirical investigation.

1923

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1501 - 2000

P1992
THE DIFFERENTIAL EFFECT OF INTRINSIC AND IDENTIFIED
REGULATION ON ACADEMIC OUTCOMES: A 1-YEAR
LONGITUDINAL STUDY
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Takuma Nishimura, Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo – Japan

This study investigated the differential effect of intrinsic and identified regulation in Self-determination
theory (Deci & Ryan, 2002) from a short-term and longitudinal view through questionnaire survey.
Participants were 220 junior high school students (112 boys and 108 girls) from 3 public schools in Japan.
The data collection took place for 3 consecutive periods over a half-year. Mean ages for 7th and 8th grades
ranged from 12 to 14 years, depending on the grade. At Time 1, participants completed the Japanese version
of SRQ for assessing the motivation. From Time 1 to Time 3, participants completed the academic
satisfaction scale (Kawamura, 1999). We obtained the score of regular test results at all period. Multiple
regression analysis revealed that intrinsic regulation predicts academic satisfaction at Time 2 ( β = .25, p <
.01) and Time 3 ( β = .22, p < .01), whereas identified regulation has positive coefficient in academic
satisfaction at only Time 3 ( β = .15, p < .05). By contrast, the result also showed that identified regulation
predicts academic performance at Time 2 ( β = .10, p < .01) and Time 3 ( β = .09, p < .05). Our results
suggested that intrinsic regulation predicted academic satisfaction and identified regulation predicted
academic performance. However, identified regulation also predicted academic satisfaction after 12-month.
This result showed that the educational function of these regulations changed in short-term and longitudinal
view.

1924

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1501 - 2000

P1993
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN THE VIRTUAL
WORKPLACE: AN EVALUATION OF THE ROLE OF THE
SUPERVISOR IN TELEWORKER SATISFACTION
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Natasha Morales, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship among performance management skills,
supervisor's communication practices and teleworker satisfaction. The conceptual model for supervisory
skills was based on the performance management model (Aguinis, 2009) that identifies three main skills:
coaching, feedback and performance review meeting management. As noted by Aguinis (2009), performance
management skills can increase trust and enhance communication between supervisors and workers.
Therefore, it was hypothesized that these skills might decrease the distance between remote workers and
their organizations even when means of communication are channeled mainly through information
technology systems. This skills, and the quality of the communication with the supervisor, should have a
positive impact on teleworkers satisfaction. In order to study the relationship among the variables, a measure
for performance management, communication practices and satisfaction was developed. The internal
consistency of the instruments, measured by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, ranged from .88 to .97. A total of
94 teleworkers completed an online questionnaire. Results indicated strong positive relationships between
performance management skills and teleworker satisfaction (r= .61). The results also indicated strong
relationships between employee’s perception of their supervisor’s communications practices and teleworker
satisfaction (r= .69).

1925

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1501 - 2000

P1999
STRESS IN CALL-CENTER OPERATORS’ JOB AT DIFFERENT
TYPES OF MODERN ORGANIZATIONS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Irina Kuvaeva, Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg - Russian Federation
Anna B. Leonova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

A work in the services sectors of modern banks and telecommunication companies is highly demanding for
the operative staff of call-centers (CC). Concerning to that a heightened level of occupational stress (OC) as
well as increasing rate of health and personality deteriorations is typical for such categories of personnel
(Leonova, 2003; Mendelbaum, 2004). A specification of types of OC syndromes and risk-factors for their
development in different types of these organizations is the aim of our study. By using the complex
diagnostic system “Managerial Stress Survey” (Leonova, 2007) there were compared the operative staff of
the units in (1) Telecom CC (169 ss., 127 f. and 42 m.) and (2) regional offices of one Russian Bank CC (113
ss., 95 f. and 18 m.). The data suggest that various manifestations of OC syndromes have a significantly
more intense level in the group of Bank CC operators, especially for the following types of symptoms:
emotional and cognitive exhaustion, behavioral deteriorations and sleep disturbances. These differences are
strongly depended on the role of CC offices in efficient functioning of the companies in the whole - a central
managerial position of Telecom CC vs. an auxiliary role of Bank CC. Subjective perception of significance
of their work provokes the different patterns of risk-factors for developing OC syndromes in compared
groups of CC operators, mainly from the side of dominant feelings of routine, lowered motivation and
exhaustion in their work.

1926

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1501 - 2000

P2000
CHILDHOOD TRAUMAS IN SELF-INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR: IN A
SAMPLE OF TURKISH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Burçin Akın, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey
Emrah Keser, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI)is defined as the repetitive destructive attempts of body tissues without intent
of suicide. The most prominent features of NSSI are to be repetitive, happen unconsciously, harm to certain
parts of the body, and not to create mortal danger. In the literature,the prevalence of NSSI varies between1345% in population and begins in adolescence. Risk factors of NSSI were investigated in several researches
and one of the most emphasized risk factor was childhood traumas.The present study aimed to compare the
participants who show NSSI and who do not in terms of childhood traumas. Two hundred and sixty-eight
individual between the ages of 18-25 were administered questionnaires. While 119 participants did not show
NSSI, rest of them showed NSSI at least 5 times throughout their lives.Two groups were compared with
Mann-Whitney U test and then logistic regression analyses were applied. Results demonstrated that the score
of childhood traumas scale of participants who showed NSSI werehigher than the other group and the
difference was significant.The logistic regression model showed that emotional neglect and sexual abuse that
were the subscales of childhood traumas scale contributed to development ofNSSI. Taken together, these
results indicated that different forms of childhood traumas predict the development of NSSI. Future
researches are needed to investigate the role of childhood traumas in NSSI with different samples and
methods.

1927

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2001
SELF-CARE PROGRAM AS A MIND/BODY THERAPY TO
IMPROVE HEALTH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND FIRST
YEAR NURSES IN JAPAN
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Tomoko Matsushita, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Shigemi Takayanagi, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Shuzo Kumagai, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Hideaki Fukumori, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Atsushi Ichimiya, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan

In Japan, there is high rate of suicide especially in younger generation. It is important that we perform
psychological education forthem. Therefore, we investigated an original self-care program to reduce stressrelated symptoms.The first point of this study was clarifying the relation between negative feelings and
“Alexisomia”that refers to condition of having difficulty in experiencing bodily feelings. This concept was
firstlyproposed by Dr. Yujiro Ikemi in Japan as conditions commonly observed in patients with
psychosomatic diseases.The second purpose was to examine the effect of a self-care program from some
questionnaire. We investigated the program in order to prevent mental illness including Japanese traditional
somaticrelaxation & communication skills. We performed it for university students and first year nurses. The
results of the analysis revealed that Alexisomia leads to negative feelings. In addition, the feeling of
refreshedand relaxation scores were significantly elevated after the program. Experiencing of positive
feelings is related to their interest to self-care

1928

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2002
CHILDHOOD ABUSE/NEGLECT AND AGGRESSION: THE
MEDIATING ROLE OF EARLY MALADAPTIVE SCHEMA
DOMAINS
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Nağme Kaşmer, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey
İpek Şenkal, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey
Yasemin Oruçlular, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey

The aim of this study is to investigate the mediating role of early maladaptive schema domains between
childhood abuse/neglect and aggressiveness. According to the Schema Therapy, unmet core emotional
needsand childhood abuse/neglect may lead to early maladaptive schemas. In the literature it has been
indicated that individuals who were exposed to childhood abuse/neglect may show aggressive behaviors
(e.g., physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility) in adulthoodto cope with painful emotions
they experienced in their early life. Therefore, it is thought that schema domains could play a significant role
in the relationship between childhood abuse/neglect and aggressiveness. According to the results of the
current study, the relationship between childhood abuse/neglect and aggressiveness were fully mediated by
disconnection, impaired autonomy, and unrelenting standards schema domains. Hence, the results show that
the disconnection, impaired autonomy, and unrelenting standards schema domains may play a determining
role on aggressive behaviors among individuals who were exposed to childhood abuse/neglect. As a result,
when working with aggression, considering the mentioned schema domains and their relation to childhood
abuse/neglect would be guiding in the psychotherapy process.

1929

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2004
BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY ON SCHOOLING
AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO DIDACTIC, METHODOLOGICAL
AND STRATEGIC INNOVATION
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Anna Maria Cainfriglia, Scuola, studio privato, Grottaferrata – Italy

Confronted with increasing complexity, schools must be better prepared on a cultural, technical-scientific,
organizational and operational level. Indeed, given that society isa fluid system, pervaded by a plethora of
educational, training and learning needs, a sustainable organizational meta-model with a clear development
roadmap is much needed. According to the recent sets of rules about specific learning disorders (DSA) and
pupils with special educational needs (BES), schools should aim at the educational success of everypupil in a
local, national, European and global perspective. Didactics is the tool to reach this objective. However,
development is only possible when didactics, along with methodology, strategy and organization, is
animated by innovation. In this context, experiential and integrated Gestalt psychotherapy can make a
significant contribution. For example, didactic programs employing different mindsets or built on crucial
elements of curricula can be implemented in a context of significant learning. By the same token,
methodology can benefit from techniques and strategies based on theoretical models focusing on the
individual, as well as on existential, Gestalt, experiential or interpersonal patterns. In addition, due to the fact
that schools work in synergy with families and are both empowering for them and empowered by them, they
should always conduct a self-analysis.A key tool would be multidimensional organizational analysis.

1930

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2007
PSYCO-WEB: A SURVEY ON THE LINKS BETWEEN ON-LINE
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE AND DIAGNOSTIC CATEGORIES.
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Alessia Cuccurullo - Anima Research Institute, Naples - Italy
Sara Garbucci - Anima Research Institute, Naples - Italy
Daniela Lemmo - Anima Research Institute, Naples – Italy

This paper is part of a larger mapping research, aimed to explore the organization of online psychological
services. It aims to understand and monitor the performance of Italian on-line psychological services, regards
to the main diagnostic categories. To carry out the survey, various keywords, related with diagnostic
categories also present in I and II axes of DSM IV, have been included in the major Italian search engines.
The results of this research were then analyzed by means of a grid constructed ad hoc to explore the most
significant aspects of the services, such as supplier, tools and methods of use and payment
modality, territorial distribution of the services, theoretical orientation of the professional, and so on. This
analysis has allowed to carry out a map of existing websites, favoring the identification of multiple types of
services and a first monitoring. The investigation has also facilitated a reflection on the current situation of
the offer of on-line psychological consultation in Italy, highlighting, among other things, the use of specific
categories and labels only rarely connected to equally specific services. The evaluation of these dimensions,
which will be exhibited and discussed, starting from the type highlighted by the grid, opens the way to
important ethics and deontological questions, about professional conduct and the regulation of specific online psychological services, connected to the same diagnostic categories.

1931

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2009
PSYCHOLOGICAL ONLINE SERVICES FOR COUPLES: A
COMPARISON BETWEEN ITALIAN AND FOREIGN SUPPLY
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Alessia Cuccurullo - Anima Research Institute, Naples - Italy
Emanuela Rodriguez - Anima Research Institute, Naples - Italy
Anna Cannata - Anima Research Institute, Naples - Italy
Sara Garbucci - Anima Research Institute, Naples - Italy
Daniela Lemmo - Anima Research Institute, Naples - Italy
Irma Maritato - Anima Research Institute, Naples - Italy
Stefano Manzo - Anima Research Institute, Naples – Italy

This exploratory study meant to carry out a comparison between Italian and English websites that provide
psychological on-line services about couple dynamics such as marital difficulties, relational problems and
marriage crisis. Ultimate aim of this comparison is to think about different ways to organize such services
and to identify useful criteria in order to establish future focused and skilled performances. Therefore, the
purpose of this comparison is to think about methodological and ethical issues connected to psychological
and professional use of the net in relation to specific couples services. In order to do this research, specific
Italian and English keywords have been inserted in the Italian Google. The results of this research were
analyzed with an evaluation grid to monitor this aspects, among others: exclusive target; type services;
platforms used; contractual terms; tools. A first analysis of the results showed, among others, some
differences between the English and the Italian websites: there are a lot of English websites specifically
dedicated to couples compared to a few Italian websites; the presence of "contract forms" in some English
websites. The research has focused the attention on the need for specific regulation in Italy about both
methodological and professional aspects. Therefore in Italy it seems appropriate to examine these issues in
order to facilitate a specific supply of services, in relation to Professional competencies and Ethical
Principles.

1932

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2010
CYBERBULLYING IN PRIMARY SCHOOL: RISK FACTORS
RELATED TO ROLES OF INVOLVEMENT
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Cristina María García Fernández, University of Córdoba, University, Córdoba – Spain
Eva María Romera Félix, University of Córdoba, University, Córdoba – Spain
Rosario Ortega-Ruiz, University of Córdoba, University, Córdoba – Spain
Olga Gómez-Ortiz, University of Córdoba, University, Córdoba – Spain

Cyberbullying has been identified as one of the most important problems among young people in the last
decade. The scientific contributions about this phenomenon have studied prominently the risk factors related
with personality traits, mainly in the secondary stage, but there is not many studies about primary education.
The aim of this study was to determine if together, certain demographic and personality (sex, age and selfesteem) andschool context variables (adjustment to social rules, disruption and conflict, and social
adjustment with peers), whose influence has already been demonstrated in bullying, could explain
cyberbullying involvement either as perpetrator, victim or perpetrator victimized. The "Questionnaire for
Research on School Violence in Andalusia (CIVEA)" was administered to 1278 Spanish primary school
students (52.3 % boys and 47.7 % girls) aged 10 to 14 years (M=11.11; DT = 0.54) who lived in the south
Andalusia region. The statistical analysis indicated that both personal and interpersonal variables are related
with cyberbullying. Specifically gender, negative self-esteem, which excel in all roles, social adjustment
between peers, and disruption and conflict, predicted the involvement as victimor aggressor. The results are
discussed on the basis of the scientific contributions that explain the influence of sex, self-esteem,social
adjustment between peers andmainly indiscipline, whose improvement within schools can be a preventive
factor, in cyberbullying involvement.

1933

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2014
HAND LATERALITY TASK AND BODY REPRESENTATION –
SUGGESTIONS FROM NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Magdalena Gontarczyk, Maria Curie - Sklodowska University, Lublin – Poland

Body representation is defined as a mental model of a body which is constructed and maintained in mind and
refers both to own body and other people’s body. Hand laterality task is a measure which is used to examine
dynamic aspect of body representation, in which a participant decides whether a hand exposed in various
arrangements is left or right hand. The aim of the study was to describe the ability to specify the side of a
body part in terms of body representation. The performance in hand laterality task in a group of patients after
vascular brain injuries and in healthy controls was assessed and compared. The analyses revealed that brain
injury impairs the performance in the task, which was evidenced by differences in number of correct answers
and reaction times between the examined groups. Furthermore, the performance was influenced by the
orientation of a hand in both groups. The research suggests that hand laterality task engages body
representation and its performance is connected with mental rotation of own body, which is affected by
biomechanical properties of a body. Moreover, it presumably refers to the component of body representation,
which includes elements of own body experiencing and representation. The results of the study are of both
theoretical and methodological importance. They broaden the knowledge about organisation of body
representation and they indicate the usefulness of hand laterality task in neuropsychological examination of
mental model of a body.

1934

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2016
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES OF NURSES
WORKING IN NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE (NHI) PILOT
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Ruwayda Petrus, University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban - South Africa
Inge Petersen, University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban - South Africa
Johanna Buitendach, University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban - South Africa

The current study looked at psychological capital, burnout, job strain, job satisfaction and wellbeing of
nurses working in the clinics that the National Health Insurance is being piloted and those where it is not
being piloted. The study used a mixed methods approach with the theoretical underpinnings of the Broaden
and build theory in conjunction with the Job Strain Model. The researcher first collected the qualitative data
via semi-structured interviews (N = 8) and then followed up with the Quantitative data collection via a
booklet consisting of a biographical questionnaire, PsyCap questionnaire, Job Content Questionnaire,
Satisfaction with Life Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Perceived Stress Scale, Mental Illness Clinicians
Attitude Scale and General Health Questionnaire (12-item). The researcher made use of purposiveand
convenience sampling to obtain her sample of professional nurses.Data analysis was done qualitatively first
using thematic content analysis and then quantitatively with the help of SPSS.The researcher is still in the
process of analyzing the quantitative data, but preliminary findings suggest that nurses are highly stressed
and burnt out in the NHI pilot sites due to ambiguity regarding roles and responsibilities within the new
system. The study’s preliminary findings indicate that nurses working in NHI pilot clinics are at higher risk
of burnout than those working in the non-pilot clinics. The study hopes to contribute new knowledge in the
field of nursing with relation to how the National Health Insurance is impacting nurses in North West.

1935

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2018
THE TURKISH ADAPTATION, VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY
OF GENERAL CAUSALITY ORIENTATIONS SCALES
A05. General issues and basic processes - Genes, environment interplay and behaviour
Gamze Şen, Hacettepe, University, Ankara – Turkey
İhsan Dağ, Hacettepe, University, Ankara – Turkey

Purpose: The aim of this study was to test General Causality Orientations Scale (GCOS)’s, which can
evaluate the source of the behaviour and internal processes besides the prefecence for the perception of
pressure and coercion, validity and reliability for Tuskish samples. Method: the method selected for this
purpose, firstly General Causality Orientations Scale was translated in Turkish and then taken counsel’s
opinion from two proffessor, an asistant proffessorand a Phd degree expert for conformity of the scale in
Turkish language. İn accordance with the counsel’s decision General Causality Orientations Scale restructure
and were administered to a collage sample of 363 participant (239 female, 124 male). On the basis of item
analysis, including item-total correlations, a resulting 40 items of General Causality Orientations Scale
(GCOS) was obtained and administered to a new collage sample of 50 participants for the test-retest method
three weekly. Results, based on item analysis, pearson correlations, and factor analysis, showed that GCOS’s
orijinal form restructered for Turkish collage simple. Orijinal form was 51 items but restructured Turkish
form was 40 item with 2 of them are reversed. The internal validityof GCOS is 0.81. and correlations with
the other scales were between 0.10- 0.38 (p<0.05) As expected from the literatüre positive correlations were
obtained impersonal orientations and high locus of control and Brief Symptom enventory. Conclusion:
Reliability, validity and easy of use of GCOS especially in Turkish college sample were discussed. The
findings concerning the fuctorial structure and validity od the GCOS with the criterion measures show that
the insturment can be used with turkish sample as well. Keywords: General Causality Orientations, scale
development, reliability, validity, factor analysis.

1936

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2019
DOES LOWER COGNITIVE ABILITY CONTRIBUTE TO
GREATER PREJUDICE?
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Kristof Dhont, School of Psychology, University of Kent, Canterbury - United Kingdom
Gordon Hodson, Brock University, St. Catharines – Canada

Leading scholars historically proposed a negative association between cognitive abilities and prejudice. Until
recently however, the field has been relatively silent on this topic, citing concerns with potential confounds
(e.g., education levels). Instead researchers focused on other individual difference predictors of prejudice,
including cognitive style, personality, negativity bias, and threat. We review the solid empirical paper-trail
and present meta-analytic evidence demonstrating that lower cognitive abilities (e.g., abstract reasoning
skills, verbal, non-verbal, and general intelligence) predict greater prejudice. We illustrate how the effects of
cognitive abilities on prejudice are mediated by greater endorsement of ideological social-cultural attitudes
such as right-wing authoritarianism. We conclude that the field will benefit from a recognition of, and open
discussion about, differences in cognitive abilities between those lower versus higher in prejudice. To
advance the scientific discussion, we propose the Cognitive Ability and Style to Evaluation (CASE) model
outlining the cognitive psychological underpinnings associated with ideological belief systems and prejudice.

1937

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2025
VALIDATION OF THE KOREAN VERSION OF THE BRIEF
NEGATIVE SYMPTOM SCALE
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Eunju Jaekal, Korea University, Seoul - Republic Of Korea
Kee-Hong Choi, Korea University, Seoul - Republic Of Korea

Introduction: Negative symptoms, a core feature of schizophrenia, limit the impact on therapeutic outcomes.
Although the importance of studying negative symptoms may be clear, the concept has changed over time.
To encourage treatment development in this area, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) organized
the Consensus Development Conference on Negative Symptoms. The Brief Negative Symptom Scale
(BNSS), a new negative symptom rating instrument, was developed in response to the NIMH consensus. The
current study examine the validity of the BNSS translated into Korean. Methodology: We are in the process
of data collection. Eighty participants who diagnosed with schizophrenia will be included in this study. They
will complete the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and neuropsychological tests. The
Clinical Assessment Interview for Negative Symptoms (CAINS), another new negative symptom rating
instrument, will be also administered. Result: We will calculate the Cronbach's alpha to examine internal
consistency. Discriminant validity will examine by evaluating the magnitude of correlations between the
negative symptom scales. Also, We will calculate stability of measurement, convergent validity. Conclusion:
We expect the result to indicate that the BNSS has excellent internal consistency and temporal stability, as
well as good convergent and discriminant validity. Therefore, the BNSS can be considered a promising new
instrument for use in clinical trials.

1938

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2027
DIMENSION ANALYSIS OF CONCEPTIONS OF BRAZILIAN
ADOLESCENTS CONCERNING BULLYING
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Wanderlei A. de Oliveira, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil
Jorge L. da Silva, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto - Brunei Darussalam
Simona C. S. Caravita, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Marta A. I. Silva, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil

Bullying is still little studied in Brazil. Hence, exploring adolescents’ conceptions about bullying is an
important starting point to develop intervention programs with high effectiveness in the Brazilian context.
Based on a psychosocial approach, we aimed to identify the dimensions underlying Brazilian students’
conceptions about school bullying. 55 students (54.5% boys; age M=15 y., SD=2 y.) from 11 Brazilian
schools were interviewed. Their interviews were analyzed following the assumptions of qualitative research
interpretation, in order to determine the properties of narratives and to identify the dimensions with the
highest explanatory power. The following dimensions were identified: type and nature of aggression
episodes, motivation, illustration, and impact. Type was the dimension with the highest explanatory power.
Verbal type of violence stood out, and swearing and name-calling were mentioned as manifestations of the
bullying nature most frequently. Motivations were envy, intolerance of diversity, and aggressors’ problems.
Examples of aggression were used to explain the phenomenon and indicated its impact on the development
and health. It is worthy to note that among characteristics defining bullying in the scientific literature
imbalance of power and intentionality were implicit, and only repetitiveness of aggressions was mentioned.
Results from this study are relevant to individuate the most effective approach to fight bullying among
Brazilian students.

1939

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2028
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE JAPANESE VERSION OF
ASPIRATION INDEX
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Takuma Nishimura, Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo – Japan
Takashi Suzuki, Graduate School, Kochi University of Technology, Kochi – Japan
Shigeo Sakurai, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki – Japan

This study developed the Japanese version of aspiration index (Kasser & Ryan, 1993, 1996) through backtranslation procedure. Participants, 474 university students (286 male, 184 female, and 4 unclear) from two
university in Japan, completed Aspiration Index in Japanese. Test-retest of the scale was conducted at 54
university students of them. Basic Psychological Needs Scale (Deci, Ryan, Gagne, Leone, Usunov, &
Kornazheva, 2001), Vitality scale (Ryan & Frederick, 1997) and Self-rating Depression Scale (Zung, 1965)
were also administrated. Exploratory higher-order analysis using maximum-likelihood extraction with
promax rotation revealed that the structure of this scale consisted of intrinsic aspiration goals (IG; selfacceptance, affiliation, community feeling, and physical fitness) and extrinsic aspiration goals (EG; financial
success, attractive appearance, and social recognition). Test-retest method (n = 54: two weeks) showed the
high reliability of this scale (r = .82 for IG, .81 for EG, p < .01). Correlation analysis revealed that IG had a
positive relationship with high autonomy (r = .12, p < .05), relatedness (r = .36, p < .01), and a negative
relationship with depression (r = －.18, p < .01). However, there is no relationship between EG and these
variables. Our results suggested that intrinsic aspirations goals have a positive relationships with these
variables compared with extrinsic aspirations goals in Japanese sample as same as previous research.

1940

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2029
COUPLE INTERSUBJECTIVITY IN NEWLY COMMITTED
COUPLES
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Claudia Chiarolanza, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy

Maintaining an intimate relationship over the time is a challenge especially now when available alternatives
to ongoing relationship have increased. So, it is necessary for the scholars develop new constructs for
understand the affective stability on the time. Beebe and Lachmann (2003) extended the construct of
intersubjectivity, putting in evidence the distinctive pattern of interactive regulation in the mother-infant
dyad. In this direction, intersubjectivity refers to what is occurring between two minds, both characterized by
positive and negative correspondence. Matching and similarities promote the possibility of shared minds and
let the possibility to overcome the inevitable disconnection states, much evident in destructive conflicts. We
investigate this topic in the field of intimate relationships, catching the initial stages of affect tuning in
71heterosexual newly committed couples. We elaborated a new measure, couple intersubjectivity, with the
aim to evaluate positive correspondence between partners. Results showed that own capacity to stay tuned
with the partner influences directly couple satisfaction. Again, high need satisfaction and low quality of
alternatives concurred to explain the stability in the couple. We did not find partner effect. In general, results
showed that there is an effect of self in the role of couple satisfaction, contributing to understand the role of
self-regulation in pursuing positive outcomes for the relationship.

1941

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2033
STUDENTS’ OPTIMISM AND COPING WITH STRESS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and wellbeing
Inga Janiak, University of Szczecin, Szczecin – Poland
Martyna Kolebuk, University of Szczecin, Szczecin – Poland
Małgorzata Szcześniak, University of Szczecin, Szczecin – Poland

All of us know that some people appear to cope better with stress than others. In fact, when persons are
confronted with adversity, they may consider difficult event as being stimulating, frightening or destructive
(Lazarus, 1991). Among different factors, that seem to contribute to beneficial coping, optimism is usually
stated. For example, Brisette and collaborators (2002) reported that optimism was related to less perceived
stress and depression. Other research findings have also associated optimism with better physical and
psychological functioning (Eshun, 2006). The main aim of research was to continue exploring the
relationship between optimism and stress, through verifying if students’ optimism is related to their different
stress coping on components level. In order to test hypothesis we applied two questionnaires to a group of
160 students: OPEB Questionnaire (Cognition, Emotional and Behavioral Optimism by A. Czerw, 2001) and
Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS by Endler, Parker, 1990). The results of the regression
analysis revealed attitude towards achievements (β-), carelessness (β-) and positive thinking (β-) as
predictors of emotion-oriented style, and openness (β+), carelessness (β-) and achievements (β+) as
predictors of task-oriented styles. Such results confirm that emotion-oriented style is negatively related to
optimism and task-oriented style requires openness and achievements, showing importance of working on
positive aspects of life.

1942

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2034
TRAINING ATTENTIONAL SKILLS IN YOUNG FENCERS
THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC TOOL: A PILOT STUDY
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Laura Delitala, Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI), Coni Sardinia, Cagliari – Italy
Lucia Fanunza, Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI), Coni Sardinia, Cagliari – Italy
Marco Guicciardi, University of Cagliari, Cagliari – Italy
Gianmario Migliaccio, Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI), Coni Sardinia, Cagliari – Italy
Gian Maria Simbula, CRS4, Center for Advanced Studies, Research and Development in Sardinia, Cagliari –
Italy
Massimo Deriu, CRS4, Center for Advanced Studies, Research and Development in Sardinia, Cagliari –
Italy
Selene Uras, CRS4, Center for Advanced Studies, Research and Development in Sardinia, Cagliari – Italy
Gavino Paddeu, CRS4, Center for Advanced Studies, Research and Development in Sardinia, Cagliari – Italy

Fencers show enhanced attentional skills as response time (reaction time plus motor response) and accuracy
compared to other athletes. These skills could be improved with specific training programs also using
electronic tools. The aim of this pilot study is to assess the efficacy of training with an electronic tool in
increasing response time and accuracy of 12 young fencers. Athletes were divided in two groups, matched
for level of experience and gender. The Determination test (DT) and the Reaction Time (RT) of the Vienna
Test System were used in a pre-post design in both groups. Only the experimental group took part to ten
sessions of attentional training with an electronic tool, composed by a wooden board used as target's
framework, an accelerometer positioned on the arm with a secure strap and a simple GUI, installed on a PC,
to set the training session parameters. The control group only was involved in the usual fencing training.
After check the initial groups’ homogeneity, the Wilcoxon test revealed significant pre-post differences in
both groups in reaction time under stress measured with DT. Only the experimental group enhanced the
accuracy under stress and the speed of motor response, measured with RT. The results of this pilot study
confirm the efficacy of the training for young fencers. Further studies should increase the sample size of
young athletes and extend the generalizability of these results to more adults.

1943

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2036
TRAJECTORIES OF MATHEMATICS SELF-EFFICACY
DEVELOPMENT DURING ADOLESCENCE IN TAIWAN:
LATENT GROWTH MIXTURE MODELING APPROACH
B15. Development and education - Longitudinal analysis
Hsin-Yi Kung, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua - Taiwan, Province of China
Ching-Yi Lee, Feng Chia University, Taichung - Taiwan, Province of China

The purpose of this study was to view individual differences in mathematics self-efficacy development, to
utilize growth mixture modeling on the trajectory of students’ mathematics self-efficacy, and to examine the
associations to mathematics engagement in Taiwan. Bandura’s social learning theory suggests that selfefficacy strongly influences the choices people make, the effort they expend, and how long they persevere in
the face of challenges. Empirical research has also provided evidence supporting the validation and
prediction of self-efﬁcacy in mathematics. Despite this emphasis, very few, if any, research has explored the
impact of math self-efﬁcacy from a developmental perspective. The present study used the latent growth
mixture modeling to examine the distinct growth patterns (e.g., high, middle, and low groups) in 1,320 7thgrader Taiwanese students’ math self-efficacy growth over a two-year period. The results indicated that two
latent classes of developmental trajectories defined students’ growth in math self-efficacy over two years,
each having a different initial level of math self-efficacy and change trajectory over time. One set of
trajectories (Class 1, 84%) initially began relatively high and decreased in a linear fashion over successive
measurements. This result may indicate that most adolescents experience that their perceptions postulated by
social comparison theory are not satisﬁed, and that they are lack of confidence to master the developmental
challenges they are confronting. Another (Class 2) started below the first set but remained relatively flat over
successive intervals. In comparing the two classes (Classes, 1 and 2), academic engagement signiﬁcantly
affected two groups of class membership. This study focused on the latent growth mixture modeling of math
self-efficacy; it is noteworthy that the results provide methodological support for the psychometric properties
of the inventories used. Furthermore, the present study utilized a longitudinal design to more accurately
examine the growth trajectory of math self-efficacy and the patterns of the covariance of academic
engagement. The findings can be used to further our understanding of the different trajectories of students’
attitudes and may help facilitate mathematics performance and can be used to design experimental courses
on promoting Taiwanese students’ math self-efficacy.

1944

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2037
NARRATIVES OF IDENTITY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING: THE CASE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN
TURKEY
C08. Culture and society - Prejudice and social exclusion
Elif Çelebi, Istanbul Şehir University, Istanbul – Turkey
Rümeysa Öztürk, Istanbul Şehir University, Istanbul – Turkey

Using an integrated model of personal and social identity (Hammack, 2008), we will study international
university student identity and experience in Turkey. Specifically, we will utilize three components of this
model (cognitive, social, and cultural) to delineate international student identity and psychological wellbeing in a relatively mono-cultural and assimilationist context of Turkey. Turkey has approximately 50,000
international students (Higher Education Council, 2014). International students as a group are quite
heterogeneous, coming from different countries with different languages and worldviews. Before arriving in
the destination country, most of them have no experience as a member of the category, “international
students.” Previous research indicates that international students feel a sense of alienation and exclusion and
they use various strategies to cope with negative feelings in daily life. We will conduct semi structured
individual and group interviews with 30 students between the ages of 18 and 25, coming from 6 different
countries. Using a narrative analysis approach, we will focus on the strategies that students use for ethnic,
national, and religious identity negotiation in Turkey. Specifically, we will analyze identification with other
international students, relations with local students, faculty, and community members. In this discussion, we
will include issues of language, perceived discrimination, gender, resilience and psychological wellbeing.

1945

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2038
PSYCHOLOGICAL CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF MORAL
DISTRESS AMONG CRITICAL CARE PROFESSIONALS
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Giulia Lamiani, University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Lidia Borghi, University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Elena Vegni, University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Piergiorgio Argentero, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy

Background.Moral distress (MD) was defined as the painful feeling that occurs when professionalscannot
carry out what they believe to be ethically appropriate actions because of personal or institutional
constraints.Studies showed that MDreduces job satisfaction and wellbeing.However, quantitative studies that
explore protective factors and psychological effects are lacking.Aim of the study. To assess: 1) if
organizational variables (control, community,valuesand emotional workload) and psychological variables
(coping styles) protect clinicians from MD; 2) if MD causes depression and state anxiety.
Methods.Physicians and nursesof 7 Intensive Care Units (ICU) in Italy were administered 6
questionnaires:Moral Distress Scale-Revised, Areas of Worklife Scale, Emotional workload, Coping
Orientation to Problems Experienced, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory,and Beck Depression Inventory.Data
collection is still ongoing. Results.Preliminary data from one ICU (n=33) show thatMD correlates with
values (r=-.362; p=.038) and emotional workload (r=-.435; p=.013), but not with coping styles.
MDcorrelates with depression (r=.611; p=.000) but not with state anxiety.Conclusions.Results suggest that
MDis linked to incongruence with organizational values and emotions’ management, and affectsclinicians’
mood state.Implications.To prevent MD and promote ICUprofessionals’ wellbeing, support could be
provided to manage emotions and align organizational and individual values.

1946

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2041
THE EFFECT OF DISGUST ON IMPLICIT AND EXPLICIT JUDGEMENT
OF HOMOSEXUALITY
topic
Natalia Saranti, The American College of Greece, Deree College, Athens, Greece
Afrodite Pasia, The American College of Greece, Deree College, Athens, Greece
Lena Pateraki, The American College of Greece, Deree College, Athens, Greece

Empirical evidence suggests that higher levels of disgust sensitivity lead to greater implicit disapproval of
homosexuality (Inbar, Pizarro, Knobe, & Bloom, 2009). The aim of the present study was to further
investigate this issue by testing the effect of induced disgust on implicit and explicit judgments of
homosexuality. Sixty-four college students were presented with a neutral or disgust inducing slideshow and
with a scenario describing homosexual or heterosexual couples French kissing in public. Implicit and explicit
disapproval of public French kissing was measured. Results revealed that participants in the disgust
conditions showed greater implicit, but not explicit, disapproval of both homosexual and heterosexual public
French kissing, compared to those in the neutral conditions. Similarly, homosexual public French kissing
was implicitly judged more harshly than heterosexual public French kissing. Present findings add to existing
literature by showing that disgust plays a crucial role in the formation of moral judgments. The findings were
discussed within the framework of Haid’s (2001) theory of moral intuition, suggesting that moral judgments
can indeed be biased by gut feelings and induced emotions, in this case disgust.

1947

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2040
LANGUAGE MARKER FOR NEGATIVITY BIAS IN DAILY
NARRATIVES
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Chin-Lan Huang, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of
China

Negative stimuli and experiences catch more of our attention, create longer lasting memory, have stronger
impact on us as indicated by the negativity bias(Baumeister, Bratslavsky, Finkenauer, & Vohs, 2001; Rozin
& Royzman, 2001). In terms of language usage, an intuitive prediction based on the negative bias hypothesis
would be that people would tend to use more negative emotion terms when describing a negative experience
compared to describing a positive experience. This seemly intuitive prediction, however, has been
inconclusive in the literature. According to Baumesiter et al. (2001), bad things prompt the need for change
and self-regulation. Thus, the authors argue that the first person singular pronoun, “I”, which represents selfinvolvement to the experience, would be a more appropriate index of negativity bias in narratives than
frequency of negative emotion words. Three datasets of narrative writing, including positive vs. negative
autobiographical memory, high vs. low points in life, and winning lottery vs. car accident imaginations, were
analyzed to test the above hypothesis. The analyses all showed significantly more “I” usage in the negative
contexts relative to that in the positive ones. The results suggested that the key to negativity bias is the
motivation for self-regulation in negative experiences rather than emotion expression. That is, negativity bias
may serve the function of enhancing self-involvement to engage people into more prospective actions.

1948

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2044
BENEFITS OF HYPO-EGO PRACTICE: EMPATHETIC JOY
ENHANCES WELL-BEING AND RELATIONSHIP QUALITY
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Yi-Cheng Lin, National Taiwan University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

While the precondition of gratitude is receiving benefits from other, empathetic joy refers to purely finding
joy in the happiness of others without any benefit to oneself. Since empathetic joy requires high level of selfcultivation, we predicted that it would have positive impact both on one’s relationships and well-being. In
the current study, we followed the research framework of the “capitalization process” by Gable and
Reis(2010), and revised the Perceived Response to the Capitalization Attempt in which respondents report
how they respond to their partners’ goodness. We hypothesize that if individuals respond to their partners’
goodness in an active and constructive way, they would experience higher level of happiness and also
achieve better relationships with their partners. In a sample of 115 undergraduate students , we measured the
capitalization attempt, interpersonal goal (compassionate and self-image goal), positive and negative affect,
and relationship quality. Results indicated that active and constructive responses to partners’ goodness
positively correlated with positive affect and relationship quality. Furthermore, compassionate goal provide
an explanatory mechanism for the positive effects of active and constructive response. The author inferred
that In contrast to hyper-ego self, the hypo-ego self related practices, which emphasize shifting attention
from self to others, lead to authentic and stable happiness of oneself and related others.

1949

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2047
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF CANCER PATIENTS:
MULTICENTER STUDY IN DIFFERENT ITALIAN HOSPITALS
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Maria Monica Ratti, San Raffaele Hospital/Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Lucio Sarno, San Raffaele Hospital/Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Eleonora Franchini, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Diletta Borroni, San Raffaele Hospital/Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Claudio Verusio, Busto Arsizio Hospital, Varese – Italy
Maria Marconi, Busto Arsizio Hospital, Varese – Italy
Daniela Orrù, Annunziata Hospital, Sassari – Italy
Antonio Pazzola, Annunziata Hospital, Sassari – Italy
Sara Maredda, Annunziata Hospital, Sassari – Italy

The Psycho-Oncology focuses its attention to patients taking care of their reactions, emotions and needs. In
order to compare the oncological patients’ psycho-emotional experiences the Clinical and Health Service of
San Raffaele Hospital has the propose of making a multi central research in partnership with the Operative
Unite of Oncology of SS. Annunziata Hospital of Sassari and with Saronno Cancer Ward O.U. of Busto
Arsizio Hospital. This ongoing study needs a huge sample of oncological patients, heterogeneous in gender,
with different localization of cancer and between 18 and 75 years old. The research examines the illness’
individual reactions, the life’s quality, the presence and intensity of depressive symptoms and the anxiety
levels observed into the study participants. It was chosen a textual battery composed by Mental Adjustment
to Cancer (MAC), Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and State-Trait
Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y). The results are going to be compared in order to indentify huge differences
between patients of different hospital realities. The present study provides to make a shared work between
different O.U. of Oncology and Psycho-Oncology Services trying to address challenges to the specific
knowledge of the patient into a bio-psycho-social point of view. The final aim is to create modern and
sensitive clinical treatments due to increase the functional defenses and to improve the quality of life and the
adjustment to cancer.

1950

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2051
SUBLIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Federica Ramunni, Istituto di Psicologia Subliminale, San Vendemiano – Italy
Raffaele Sammarco, Istituto di Psicologia Subliminale, San Vendemiano – Italy
Mauro Verteramo, Istituto di Psicologia Subliminale, San Vendemiano – Italy

1951

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2052
SOCIAL CHANGE BLINDNESS REVISITED: COMMON
GROUND GUIDES VISUAL ATTENTION IN SOCIAL SCENES
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Natalia Andrianova, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Mikhail Zotov, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

Introduction. Main condition of understanding of communicative acts is common ground between
participants (Clark, 1996). The hypothesis was that during social scene perception subjects would detect
changes in scene’s aspects appropriate to common perceptual ground. Method. 32 adults were randomly
divided into 2 groups. Subjects were asked to carry out flicker task after watching social video clips. In
flicker task, an original and modified image included 3 types of changes: the appearance and disappearance
of visual salient objects, details in character’s face, non-salient objects associated with character’s intentions.
Group 1 were presented with clips A, provided to recognize character’s intentions. Group 2 were presented
with clips B, provided only an orientation in the scene without of intention recognition. Results. Subjects of
group 2 detect changes primarily in a character’s face and salient objects. In contrast, subjects of group 1
detect changes primarily in non-salient objects associated with character’s intentions. Moreover, participants
of group 2 needed in the mean 3 fixations on the area of the object, associated with character’s intentions, to
detect this change. Conclusion. Simons & Levin (1997) described “social change blindness” and explained it
that we did’t form a detailed representation of our world. Our study revisits this conclusion: social change
blindness results from forming of the representation that includes information relevant to common ground.

1952

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2053
PSYCHOLOGY IN CYPRUS: A 55 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE
REVIEW FOR PSYCHOLOGY AS A PROFESSION AND
SCIENCE
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Kyriakos N. Platrites, Cyprus Institute of Psychotherapy, Limassol – Cyprus
George Metaxas, Pancyprian Association of Psychologists, Limassol – Cyprus
Kyriakos Elpidorou, Educational Psychology Service, Ministry of Education and Culture, Nicosia – Cyprus
Antrea M. Stylianoy, Cyprus Council for the Registration of Psychologists, Nicosia – Cyprus

55 years after the first employment of a psychologist in Cyprus Public Service and 20 years after the passage
of the Registration for the Psychologists’ Legislation Act, it is of great importance to review the history and
the development of psychology as a profession in Cyprus. There is a dramatic increase to the number of
psychologists in Cyprus during the last two decades. Psychology education has recently become a booming
business in Cyprus. There are five local universities providing over a dozen of bachelor’s and postgraduate
degree programs on psychology. In Cyprus Public Service there are two major departments providing
psychological services: the Educational Psychology Service coming under the Ministry of Education, and the
Department of Special Psychologists coming under the Ministry of Health. An archival research was
conducted using data from the records kept by the Cyprus Council for the Registration of Psychologists and
Pancyprian Association of Psychologists. Moreover, all registered psychologists were invited to complete a
questionnaire which was designed to reflect ethical considerations, suggestions for the amendment of the
current psychology law, attitudes towards continuing professional development, and vocational activities.
The majority of psychologists in Cyprus over time were females, clinical psychology was their first choice,
the majority of them struggling to find a job and demand an immediate law amendment, are indicative
findings of this research.

1953

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2054
GAMBLING DISORDER IN ADOLESCENCE: A
BIBLIOGRAPHIC REVIEW
B16. Development and education – Other
Anna Lisa Amodeo, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli - Italy
Emanuela Rodriguez, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli - Italy
Alessia Cuccurullo, Athenaeum Centre “SInAPSi”, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy

This paper aims to operate a reflection about the diffusion of the actual ad “Gambling disorder”, in particular
in adolescence, starting from the most actually literature about. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders has recently inserted in its 5th edition the Gambling disorder between behavioral
dependences, no more considering it a simple impulse control disorder. To gamble increasingly conquer
adolescents, also thanks to an easy online access: at least 7 teenagers on 10 gamble and bet, transgressing
rules and prohibitions about gambling and betting to minors. To proceed for a systematic review, articles on
scientific journals were selected by a chronological criteria, using scientific databases (PubMed,
ScienceDirect, Interscience, Wiley, Fedsearch, PsychInfo) indexing following keywords: “gambling
adolescent”, “gambling addiction”, “gambling disorder review”, “gambling problems in youth”. A
preliminary analysis of the results reveals a paucity of data on the presence of predictors risk factors of
gambling disorder in adolescence, such as age, gender, personality, alcohol abuse and environmental
dimensions. The emerged results, emphasize the need to increase an empirical knowledge about the
prevention of this disorder, in order to envisage new intervention possibilities, also in relation to protective
factors, such as family context. It seems important, therefore, to promote a primary prevention of risk
behavior, in particular in schools.

1954

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2056
YES, I CAN! PRIMING PERCEIVED COMPETENCE INCREASES
PERFORMANCE ON COGNITIVE ABILITY TESTS
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Anna-Sophie Ulfert, Justus- Liebig-Universität Gießen, Gießen – Germany
Michael Ott, Justus- Liebig-Universität Gießen, Gießen – Germany
Martin Kersting, Justus- Liebig-Universität Gießen, Gießen – Germany
A strong body of research supports the assumption that self-efficacy has a positive impact on task
performance. Manipulation of self-efficacy has previously been used as intervention to improve
performance. However, the majority of interventions are administered after task completion, for example by
manipulating performance feedback. In contrast, priming can be used as a short intervention to temporarily
increase competence beliefs, such as self-efficacy, prior to actual task completion. Unlike other interventions
this provides the opportunity of directly affecting performance in an economical manner. The present study
investigated the effect of priming competence beliefs prior to a cognitive ability test. A cognitive ability test
was administered to a sample of students (t1; N = 150). Several weeks later the same group of students (t2; N
= 76) completed the test for a second time. The latter sample was split into priming and no-priming group
(control). The hypothesis is tested for a significant difference in performance between priming and nopriming group, controlled for test performance at t1 and general self-efficacy. Competence priming may
have implications for the influence of individual differences on performance on cognitive ability tests.
Results are discussed in terms of applicability forand optimization of testing in educational and occupational
contexts.

1955

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2057
TEACHER EDUCATION UNIVERSITY STUDENTS'
UNDERSTANDING OF LESSON PLANNING IN JAPAN
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Takahiro Teramoto, Kokugakuin University, Tokyo – Japan
Shigeki Kadoya, Nippon Sport Science University, Tokyo – Japan

In Japan, mainly at elementary and junior high schools, a lesson guidance plan for teaching classes is
formulated. This plan is made centering on the students' expected thoughts and actions in the classroom
rather than on just straight teaching by the teacher. The problem is, students at teacher education universities
are unable to predict what will happen in the classroom. Therefore, they cannot make a good lesson guidance
plan. So for education university students aiming to become elementary school teachers, we tried to identify
the problems they had when they made a lesson guidance plan. We targeted 135 university students aiming
to become elementary school teachers in Japan. First, we gave them guidance on how to write a lesson
guidance plan beforehand. We gave them materials on how to write it. Based on this guidance and these
materials, they wrote a lesson guidance plan. Next, they pointed out the deficiencies in a lesson guidance
plan made by a specialist teacher. We analyzed what kind of deficiencies the students tended to point out.
When the university students created instructional materials, the following problems became apparent
(starting with the most common problem): 1) The lesson's objective was vague, 2) The lesson plan did not
elicit questions from the students being taught, 3) The criteria to evaluate students was vague, and 4) How
the lesson develops was not clear.

1956

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2059
BREAST CANCER, RESILIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
ADJUSTMENT AMONG YOUNG WOMEN
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Dina Di Giacomo, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila – Italy
Jessica Ranieri, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila – Italy
Federica Aloisio, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila – Italy
Katia Cannita, UOC Medical Oncology, S. Salvatore Hospital, L’Aquila – Italy

Aim of the present study was to examine the resilience and psychological adjustment and Breast Cancer
among young women. In literature, the young women could be considered a risk group to psychological
distress after brest cancer diagnosis. A sample of n.82 women under the age of 40 years. 42 were diagnosed
for BC and 40 were healthy women. The psychological battery was composed of Psychological Distress
Inventory, STAXI, STAY and Beck Depression Inventory. Our results evidenced a significant difference
only in depression scale: the patients presented higher scores. The experience, expression and control of the
anger and the expression of the anxiety scores highlighted a resilient performance in breast cancer patients.
Moreover, the multivariate analysis on the psychological tests in different time of the treatment (T0=post
survey; T1= post chemotherapy and T2= ongoing hormone therapy) not evidenced different between patients
and health subjects. Our results evidenced the psychological resilience of the young women to deal with the
breast cancer, to adjust to the pathological condition. We suggested that the diagnosis of breast cancer in
young women was supported by the psychological resilience to deal with the complex clinical treatment, and
this factor could favor the major compliance.

1957

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2061
A VALIDITY STUDY OF THE RUSSIAN VERSION OF
ACHENBACH’S CHILD BEHAVIOR CHECKLIST
B12. Development and education - Typical and atypical development
Marina Lobaskova, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation
Georgy Vasin, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation
Elena Gindina, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation
Victoria Ismatullina, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation
Sergey Malykh, Russian Academy of Education, Moscow - Russian Federation

With this poster we would like to present our psychometric analysis of the Russian version of T.
Achenbach’s Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). CBCL is a questionnaire for measuring behavioral
problems in adolescents. It was developed using a data-driven approach, based on factor analysis of reported
common behavioral problems in contrasting normal and clinical groups of adolescents. The original English
version of CBCL is a rigorously validated instrument, useful in diagnosing behavioral problems both in
pathological and normal adolescents. It has been adapted into 69 languages and has been used in a number of
cross-cultural studies. The questionnaire was translated into Russian in PI RAE using a reverse translation
procedure, however no validity study has been performed so far. The sample of our study consisted of 200
Russian-speaking adolescents between 16 and 18 years old. Internal consistency of all scales was within
acceptable range (0.6-0.95). In order to measure concurrent and discriminant validity we used two external
measures: The Children’s Form of Manifest Anxiety Scale (CMAS) and the Early Adolescent Temperament
Questionnaire –Revised (EATQ-R). A correlation analysis revealed many results in favor of score validity,
for example the Aggressiveness scale scores had a 0.4 correlation coefficient between questionnaires. In
order to establish construct validity of the translated version of CBCL we performed confirmatory factor
analysis. Three items out of 120 were shown to poorly correspond to their respective scales. After correcting
for this, good model fit was achieved. Our results show that the CBCL has been properly adapted for
Russian-speakers and open Russian-speaking adolescents to future research on problem behavior using data
gathered by this questionnaire.

1958

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2062
DRUGS AND ADOLESCENTS IN SPAIN: LOCAL, REGIONAL,
AND NATIONAL COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Víctor J. Villanueva, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Ángel Castro, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Alba Escura, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Angel Barrasa, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Yolanda Vellisca, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain

Experimentation with the more common drugs (alcohol and tobacco) is produced in school age, in the
transition from primary school to secondary, and those first contacts open the door to progression toward
abusive consumptions, of those and other substances, which is known as theory of escalating consumption.
The aim of this was was to analyze the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and cannabis consumptions, as well as
other illegal drugs (cocaine, ecstasy) in a sample of 1,095 adolescents between 12 and 18 years old, of both
sexes, from a northeast city of Spain, apart from comparing obtained data with regional and state
information. Participants filled out a battery of instruments elaborated to evaluate selected variables.
Relevant results were found: 1) It was obtained an age of onset in the consumption of all the evaluated
substances earlier than the one from the region and country, above all in case of alcohol, cocaine and ecstasy;
2) In consumption prevalence of those substances such significant differences were not found, being in some
cases below regional and state average. Therefore, it is highlighted the need to know consume patterns of
adolescents, at all levels (age of onset, consumption percentage, abusive consumption), as well as develop
prevention programs about drugs, that should be imparted from early ages in educative centres.

1959

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2065
DEVELOPMENT OF A STUDENT PERSONALITY IN
CLASSICAL UNIVERSITY
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Olena Vlasova, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv – Ukraine

The aim is to investigate an integral personality formation on the basis of cultural-historical approach and
methodology of humanistic and positive psychology. The integrity of personality as a subject of individual
and social life has been operationalized through the constructs of freedom, responsibility, human ability to
self-transcendence and subjective well-being which consists of autonomy, positive relationships,
environmental managing, personal development and self-perception. The methods: Ryff’s Psychological
Well-Being Scales, the Existence Scale of Längle, Leontiev’s Test of Life Sense Orientations, Zimbardo
Time Perspective Inventory and the Method of Semantic Differential of Time. N=45 master students. The
results confirmed understanding the construct of subjective well-being as a basic criterion of integral
personality formation. The cluster analysis distinguished such clusters as ‘pessimistic personalities’ (10%),
‘harmonious personalities’ (53%) and ‘optimistic personalities’ (37%). Pessimistic students have low and
mean indices on the scales ‘positive relationships’, ‘personality growth’, ‘life goals’, ‘self-perception’ and
high indices on ‘self-transcendence’, ‘freedom’ and ‘responsibility’. Harmonious students have high indices
on ‘positive relationships’, ‘personality growth’, ‘life goals’, ‘self-perception’, ‘self-transcendence’ and
mean ones on ‘self-remotability’, ‘freedom’ and ‘responsibility’. Optimistic students have high indices on
‘positive relationships’, ‘personality growth’, ‘life goals’, ‘self-perception’ and ‘autonomy’ and lower than
average on ‘freedom’, ‘responsibility’, ‘self-transcendence’ and ‘self-remotability’. Obviously, it presents
with the students from different clusters the distinct tasks of their further personality and social integration.

1960

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2066
INFLUENCE OF EXPECTATIONS ON TEMPORAL
DISCRIMINATION OF FLASHING COLOUR STIMULI
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Henrikas Vaitkevicius, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Rytis Stanikunas, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Algimantas Svegzda, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Vaiva Kulbokaite, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Ausra Daugirdiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Remigijus Bliumas, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Although from very beginning of research it was noted that temporal discrimination depends on the
subjective experience, the influence of “top-down” processes (attention, primarily) was addressed more often
only in last decade or two. We investigated the temporal sensitivity of visual system under different
conditions of expectations. The three primary LED’s (red, green and blue) were used as flashlights, they also
composed the illuminant D65 of the background extending full visual field in our experiment. The two
separate lights of the same colour flashed at different temporal intervals (zero phase shift at the start of
experiment, 40–60 ms at the subject decision, the increase interval – 1 ms). After presentation of stimuli, the
subject responded with one of four possible answers: a) stimuli flashed at the same time, b) the left stimulus
flashed first, c) the right stimulus flashed first, d) stimuli flashed not at the same time, but it is not possible to
say which came first. Temporal discrimination was measured under two conditions of expectations: when the
subject knew in advance which stimulus flashed first, and when the subject didn’t know in advance which
stimulus flashed first. All stimulus timing presentation and instructions for expectations were presented in
pseudo random order. As expected, temporal discrimination threshold was highly affected by expectations.
Lowest thresholds were for red colour when expectation coincided with flash presentation.

1961

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2067
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND DYSLEXIA:NOSOGRAPHY AND
DIFFICULTIES IN PLANNING EVERYDAY LIFE IN A NONEDUCATIONAL CONTEXT
B14. Development and education - Developmental disorders in health
Roberto Ghiaccio, ASL BN, ASL Bn, Benevento – Italy
Domenico Dragone, ASL Benevento, ASL Bn, Benevento – Italy

The purpose of our work is to support the need to formulate notonly a nosographicbutalso a
descriptivediagnosis of the neuropsychological work in non-educational contexts, in order to prepare a
rehabilitationpath moresuitable for everydayneeds (Stein e Walsch 2007,Garzia 1998,Facoetti e Turatto 201,
Benso 2010 – 2013). 20 boys aged 12 and 13, with a I. Q. between 85 and 95, have been subjected to a
valutative procedure (BIA (Vio), Torri di Londra (Vio Cianchetti – Fancello) TrailMaking Test A e B
(Scarpa/Toraldo) FrontalAssessmentBattery Apprendimento motorio inverso, Test pianificazione vita
quotidiana (Mazzocchi) ) at the end of their seventh year of school.The sample of the research includes 10
children affected by D.S.A., with uniform I. Q., reading speed (M 2,5 sill/sec), text comprehension (RII).
The aimis to evaluate the consequences of the possible damages of F.E on the extra-scholar activities. The
out come is that the average performance service of the research sample is significantly and qualitatively
inferior compared to the controller group, highlighting the need to extend the evaluation to
neuropsychological functions used in non-educative context, thusenforcing treatment plans not entirely
focused on learning disorders. More over it'simportant to stress the need to develop frontal tests that can be
generalized, avoiding the sharp distinction between warm and cold functions.

1962

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2068
THE SPACE-EMOTION RELATIONSHIP IS RECONSTRUCTED
THROUGH MUSICAL EXPERIENCE: EMBODIED EMOTION IS
LABILE
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Kyoshiro Sasaki, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Keiko Ihaya, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Yuki Yamada, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Atsunori Ariga, Rissho University, Tokyo – Japan
Kentaro Yamamoto, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo – Japan
Fuminori Ono, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi – Japan
Kayo Miura, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan

Bodily horizontal space is associated with emotional valence: Right-handers evaluate their right side
positively. The present study examined how this association is modulated by one’s musical experience.
1,167 right-handers rated the words “left” and “right” on a Likert scale ranging from −4 (very negative) to
+4 (very positive). Additionally, we asked them about musical instruments they were best at and the period
of training. The results showed that expert pianists evaluated the word “right” more positively than the word
“left,” while verdant pianists did not show such association. As for other instruments, however, verdant
players evaluated the word “right” more positively, than the word “left,” though this difference disappeared
for experts. Our findings suggest that the association between horizontal space and emotional valence is
rather flexible based on the kind of musical instruments, and surprisingly that a musical experience
potentially overrides a commonly daily experience in reconstructing such association.

1963

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2070
ASSESSMENT OF THE INCORPORATION OF QUALITY
CRITERIA FOR DRUG PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS WITH
ADOLESCENTS IN SPAIN
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Víctor José Villanueva Blasco, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Ángel Castro, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Alba Escura, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Angel Barrasa, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Yolanda Vellisca, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain

The establishment of quality criteria could be an important management tool to improve efficacy of
programs in drug prevention. If drug prevention interventions must be quality to be efficacious, the quality
criteria application based on accumulated scientific evidence from two last decades is essential, although is
estimated that only a few countries have incorporated general quality criteria for prevention. Therefore, the
aim of this study was to evaluate the incorporation of quality criteria to drug prevention interventions for
adolescents in a small northwest city of Spain. Four interventions were evaluated, mainly implemented in
Secondary School Centres and on leisure’s ambit, managed by many different public and private entities.
The evaluation was performed based on the quality criteria of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and
Drug Addiction. Of these, none carried out all quality criteria, although three of them showed a high degree
of fulfilment. By and large, the major deficiencies of fulfilment were focused on criterions, which refer to
implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Therefore, it’s necessary to pay more attention to the effective
application of quality guidelines and of key aspects to perform effective interventions in the drug prevention
ambit.

1964

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2073
SELF-EFFICACY, PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND
SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AMONG MOBILITY
IMPAIRED PEOPLE
C16. Culture and society – Other
Laura Alciauskaite, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas – Lithuania
Liuda Šinkariova, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas – Lithuania

Introduction: Since inclusion of disabled people in society is in progress, it is essiancial not only to name the
problems of disabled people but also analyze their internal resources. General self-efficacy and perceived
social self-efficacy are those resources helping the patients to solve disability-related problems but there is a
lack of research analysing how those two types of self-effacy are related to individual’s sociodemographic
factors. The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between self-efficacy, perceived social support
and sociodemographic factors among mobility impaired people. Methodology: The study included 275
people with mobility disabilities, aged beween 18 and 79 years. The sample consisted of 104 men and 171
women. Self-efficacy was assessed using Self-Efficacy scale and Perceived social support was assessed with
Social Support Behaviors Scale, measuring social support provided by family and friends separately. Results
and implications: Sociodemographic factors are related to individual‘s self-efficacy and perceived social
support. Individuals who work or study, live with a partner and have a higher education reported higher
scores of both resources. People with higher self-efficacy and perceving higher social support are more likely
to gain an education, get a job and actively participate in social activities. Therefore various self-efficacy and
social support promoting interventions might be very beneficial for mobility impaired people.

1965

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2074
“MY NEWBORN HAS DOWN SYNDROME: I KNEW IT WHEN
HE/SHE WAS BORN”. DOCTORS, MIDWIVES,
PSYCHOLOGISTS TO FEED PARENTAL MIND AND TO
PROTECT ENERGY OF LIFE
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Marta Manelli, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Francesca Antonelli, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Laura Carrara, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Claudio Migliori, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Sonia Zatti, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Patrizia Accorsi, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Emanuela Beretta, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy

Perinatal communication of Down syndrome diagnosis it's a real trauma not only for parents who receive it
but also for clinicians that communicate it. They must notify the diagnostic information and therefore destroy
one of the most delicate and meaningful moments in the life of parents, and also the image of perfect child
that parents have woven together during pregnancy. Influential studies prove that a good communication
facilitates the process of attachment and of acceptance of “diversability” and for health workers it produces a
substantial decrease in stress and an improvement of wellbeing at work. Method: training groups in
multidisciplinary equipe across departments. Discussion of clinical cases and development of
recommendations for communication during rooming-in. Objective: Training multidisciplinary equipes in
diagnosis communication and processing of trauma to become operators-facilitators for construction of
positive relationship parents-children, in order to set in the hospital the basis for future acceptance of
diversity. Conclusion: multidisciplinarity is emotional food and protects the energy of life that characterizes
and surrounds birth event, even when it is pathological.

1966

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2081
SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND COGNITIVE ABILITIES AS
PREDICTORS OF HIGH MATHEMATICAL EFFECTIVENESS
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Anna Budakova, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation
Valeriya Matsuta, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation
Sergey Bogomaz, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation

The main purpose of our research was the investigation how strategies of social behavior and cognitive
abilities help freshmen to be successful in mathematics. The study was conducted on the personality and
intellectual factors of high mathematical effectiveness in a sample of 870 first-year university students. To
examine the social intelligence we applied the Evaluation of Choice in Conflict Situations Questionnaire
(S.V. Shcherbakov), which contains six scales - strategies of behavior in conflict.Measured abilities were the
abstract-logical intelligence (Raven's Matrices), spatial abilities (mental rotation, Corsi blocks), and
mathematical ability (numerical series and semantics).The Unified State Examination in mathematics (USE)
was the indicator of high mathematical effectiveness. Our findings have indicated that the social intelligence
contributes to the results of the examination in mathematics. It has been found out that such unconstructive
strategies of social behavior as «Avoiding» and «Being caustic» contribute to the results of the examination
in mathematics. It was also found that the abstract-logical intelligence and spatial abilities have a significant
effect on the results of the examination in mathematics.

1967

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2085
PATHS FOR BIRTH - DOCTORS, MIDWIVES AND
PSYCHOLOGISTS TRACE THE ROAD TO ACCOMMODATE
PARENTS AND BABY IN HOSPITAL
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Emanuela Beretta, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Francesca Antonelli, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Marta Manelli, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Laura Carrara, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Luigina De Franceschi, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Nives Peli, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Clelia Fasanini, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy

Introduction The process of "parenthood" corresponds to a long evolution that requires welfare relations of
not only curing but also of caring, as appears in the literature. Accompany the parents until the birth is one of
the professional obstetrical-gynecological-neonatology tasks, both in physiology and in maternal and fetal
pathology. Objective To investigate and share knowledge about the mental processes of being parents,
critical issues of being a mother and improve integration of care in the path of women. Method
Multidisciplinary training meetings among all of the departments, to create a synergistic network among
those who work covering various moments of the perinatal period. The courses include theoretical relations
in plenary session, supervised group discussions to: - recognize the theory into reality through the analysis of
clinical cases - prospect shared applications in clinical practice. Case studies Physiology- stillbirthinterruption of pregnancy during the first and the second quarter. Conclusion The experience of a
participated training shows that the multidisciplinary approach between different kinds of specializations
involved in perinatal is decisive for the effectiveness in assistance to birth and parenthood. The sharing of
knowledge orients to a work that responds to the needs of the mother-child dyad and promotes a greater
efficiency in the process of the birth of children and parents, overseeing the continuity in the passages
between departments.

1968

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2089
PERSPECTIVE TAKING AND TWO TYPES OF MOTIVATION
FOR PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Dorota Rutkowska, University of Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland
Anna Olejniczak, University of Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland

Perspective taking is defined as a propensity for adopting other people's point of view (Davis, 1994) or as
imagining oneself in another person’s shoes ("imagine-self") and imagining the reality from the other
person’s point of view ("imagine-other") in a particular situation (Galinsky, et al., 2005). The relationship
between perspective taking and helping behaviour is a source of controversy. Two types of prosocial
motivation have been proposed (Karyłowski, 1982; Shorr, 1993). Endocentric motivation is based on the
activation of the self-concept which leads to giving help through the anticipation of some internal rewards
for an individual. Exocentric motivation involves the activation of the representations of other people and
help-giving is driven by the anticipated benefits for others. In three studies (N = 277, N = 252 and N = 168)
we examined the relationship between both types of motivation, the propensity for taking the perspective of
others, and two ways of perspective taking induced with the "imagine-self" and "imagine-other" instructions.
Exocentric motivation was hypothesized to reveal stronger correlation with perspective taking than
endocentric motivation. We found no such relationship in non-helping situations but exocentric participants
revealed stronger propensity for "imagine-other" perspective taking in case of the call for help. It suggests
that the type of motivation may moderate the relationship between perspective taking and helping behaviour.

1969

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2090
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND FEELINGS OF LONELINESS IN
RELATION TO SOCIAL EXCLUSION
Apostolos Oikonomidis, The American College of Greece, Deree College, Athens, Greece
Chrysanthi Nega, The American College of Greece, Deree College, Athens, Greece

Empirical evidence suggests that being socially excluded leads to lower estimations of the environmental
temperature (Zhong and Leonardelli, 2008).The aim of the present study was to examine whether
experimentally manipulated ambient temperature affects people’s emotional state and feelings of loneliness
generated as a result of being socially excluded. Sixty undergraduate students were engaged in a social
exclusion task under warm, neutral and cold temperature conditions and subsequently completed the
PANAS-X and the UCLA Loneliness Scale. Results showed that cold ambient temperature reduced the
feelings of loneliness, an effect that was not confirmed in the warm temperature condition. No effect of
ambient temperature was obtained for measures of affect. These findings are consistent with grounded
theories of cognition underlining the role of multi-modal, perception based representations in cognition. In
agreement with the previously identified bi-directional relationship between perceptions of physical
experiences and abstract social representations, the present findings lend further credence to the idea that the
cognitive system has evolved so as to promote efficient functioning in a number of domains critical for
survival, including social interaction.
Keywords: embodied cognition, ambient temperature, social exclusion, loneliness

1970

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2093
SICURAMENTE, AT THE BEACH WITH "GAVINO THE
LIFEGUARD". PROMOTION OF SAFETY IN THE SEA AND
MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Manolo Cattari, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, Sassari – Italy
Giuseppe Manca, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, Sassari – Italy

The idea for "Gavino the lifeguard" project stems from the alarming data that came from the Congress of the
World Health Organization (WHO), held in Amsterdam in 2002, that found that drowning is the third cause
of death worldwide among the accidental deaths. The project was born as an accident in water prevention
project through the promotion of safety with a series of 10 practical swimming lessons and two theoretical
lessons held by a psychologist, for all the children of the primary schools, aimed to the acquisition of the
autonomy in the water and to acquire the theoretical notions aimed to prevention. The aim of the project is to
give to the people attending the course the complete autonomy in the water, the competences for the
management of emergency psychological situations and the competences for the management of first aid and
the rescue in water. Moreover, there are secondary advantages the health benefits due to the practice of
swimming; due to the economic benefits from the practice of sports in the prevention of diseases; and due to
the educational and cultural benefits coming from the way of living serenely the relationship with the water
taking care of oneself and others. The project involves public corporation, such as municipalities of the area
and the local health authority, private sporting associations and it is patronized by the CONI (Italian Olympic
Games Committee), by the Italian Swimming Federation (Rescue Section).

1971

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2094
CONCEPTUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF ALTRUISM IN YOUNG
URBANITES
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Mariia Nedoshivina, Saint Petersburg State University, University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

Different types of prosocial behaviour and categorisation of life situations in the presence of altruistic
components are extensively studied (Zimbardo, 2011). The aim of thisstudy was to examine the conceptual
representations of altruism in young people (18-30 years old) living in a metropolis of St. Petersburg, Russia.
The study included 2stages: a series of pilot interviews involving 50 participants, and a follow-up
constructionand implementation of a survey(105 participants) based on the results of the interviews.The
survey respondents answered close- and open-ended questions about the core characteristics and examples of
altruistic actions, typical altruists’ goals and aspirations. The answers to the open-ended questions were
subjected to content analysis. According to the results obtained, the essential characteristics of the altruistic
deed included total selflessnessand honestmotives as well as the sacrifice of own interests and resources for
helping, rescuing or sustaining of other people. Altruism positively influenced the lives of both actor and
recipient of help. Thescenarios involving examples of prosocial behaviour with different levels of personal
sacrifice were evaluated by the respondents. It was found that the situations of prosocial behaviour in the
organisational context were considered to be less altruistic than the charitable activities without expected
benefits in return. Finally, respondents considered the personality traits to be significantly more relevant than
the situational factors to influence the altruistic decision. The practical and theoretical implications of these
results provide a perspective to create a complete measure of factors and characteristics of altruism.

1972

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2098
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ATTENTION FUNCTIONS AND
TIME PERCEPTION
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Nicolson Yat Fan Siu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Aneta Przepiorka, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland
Jacqueline Jiaying Le, Y.M.C.A. of Hong Kong Christian College, Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Time perception refers to the subjective experience of time perceived by individuals and it is fundamental to
our everyday life experience. Theories have suggested that attention plays a vital role on time perception.
Studies have shown that duration judgments became worse when individuals were attempting a dual task.
They have to divide their attention for non-temporal information processing and thus hampered their
collection of temporal cues which aid their reliability in time judgment. In the present study, we would like
to further examine the relationship between 3 types of attention network, alerting, orienting and executive
control on time perception. Alerting refers to the maintenance of a vigilant and alert state, orienting concerns
with directing the attention to sensory events in the space and executive control relates to the conflicts
resolution between expectation, stimulus and response. We employed attention network task as a tool to
study the 3 attention networks; the time discrimination and time reproduction task as a measure of time
perception performance; and a 10-item self-control scale in assessing how well the individuals control
him/her-self. We hypothesized that the executive control network and self-control will predict the reliability
in perception of time because success in monitoring of cues and resolving conflicts between stimuli would
probably help in registering the temporal information. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings
will also be discussed.

1973

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2099
PROGETTO ALBATROSS AGAINST YOUNG DEVIANCE. A
PROJECT FOR READJUSTMENT OF UNDER AGE BOYS WITH
PET THERAPY
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Manolo Cattari, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, Sassari – Italy
Giuseppe Manca, A.S.D. Progetto AlbatroSS, Sassari – Italy

This project is a psycho-educative intervention addressed to 8 under age boys, which committed criminal
offences, and is broken down in a course with a total duration of 48 hours. The objective is to improve the
quality of life with a sport, educational and recreational intervention carried out through the knowledge and
the relationship with a dog. The intervention has been considered as a probation period path aimed to the
cancellation of the crime committed by the young persons. The boys have to prepare the dogs of the
municipal doghouse to adoption of new owners. The areas of intervention involved the stimulation at
physical-emotional and affective level of the participants, the strengthening of their self-esteem and the
acquisition of social skills, of the perceived effectiveness and of the autonomy, the acquisition and the
respect of the rules. In particular, some aspects of the systematic interaction with the dog activate individual
assumption of responsibility. In the project the team is constituted by a psychologist and a veterinarian (a
dog trainer). They had the assignment to mediate the knowledge and the interaction with the dog, to support
the socialization, to boost the expression and the sharing of the emotions, to strengthen every suitable
behaviour and to avoid frustrating failures. The project has been carried out thanks to the collaboration of the
AlbatroSS Project, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Sassari and the Juvenile Court.

1974

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2100
IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS ON THE LIPIDS IN
PATIENTS WITH CORONARY HEART DISEASE: THE
MEDIATING ROLE OF HEALTH RELATED BEHAVIORS
A04. General issues and basic processes – Psychobiology
Mohammadreza Seirafi, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Alburz – Iran
Hassan Ahadi, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Alburz – Iran
Sadegh Taghilo, Islamic Azad University, Astara Branch, Gilan, Astara – Iran
Farokh Haghrangbar, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Alburz – Iran

Background: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart disease and the important
cause of mortality in the most of countries. CHD has a number of well determined risk factors and lipids are
on of most important physiological risk factors. Also Investigators have examined the role of psychological
factors on the lipids and behaviors, such as diet and smoking could be mediator between psychological
factors and lipids.
Aim: The main purpose of this study was considering to Impact of psychological factors on the lipids in
patients with coronary heart disease.
Methods: This study was under correlation research. Two – hundred and 99 (men=185, women=114) were
selected as simple. Research tools were Dass21, STAXI-2, Type D, health related behaviors questionnaire,
routine blood test and CHD was calculated on minimal atherosclerosis, 1, 2 or 3 vessel strictures by
angiography. Data were analyzed using Structural equation modeling.
Findings: The result show, the model has been fitted. There is significant direct correlation between
psychological factors and lipids (P<0/05).So health related behaviors significantly mediate between
psychological factors and lipids.
Conclusion:Given the findings of this study, it seems necessary that researchers and professionals Pay
attention to psychological factors and mode of action, as risk factors and predictors for lipids in patients with
coronary heart disease.
Keyword:Psychological factors, lipids, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), health related behaviors.

1975

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2107
BODY SCHEMA AND BODY IMAGE IN ANOREXIA NERVOSA
PATIENTS: ACTION ORIENTED PROTOCOL
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Francesca Morfini, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy
Francesca Casero, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy
Emma Bassetti, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy
Elisa Galimberti, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Zurigo – Switzerland
Gabriel Baud-Bovy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Andrea Tettamanti, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy
Roberto Gatti, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan – Italy

High levels of body dissatisfaction and body distortion are main features of Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and
Bulimia Nervosa (BN). Action-guidance in AN patients involves body size inputs both at a conscious
(cognition and perception) and unconscious (action) level. The aim of this study is to assess action-related
body disturbances in patients with AN-Re (subtype Restricter). Twenty-six women between 17-49 years old
participated: 13 AN-Re and 13 healthy controls (HC). While being distracted by a visuo-haptic perception
task, subjects were asked to walk through a door-like opening with different width depending on
participant’s shoulder dimensions and different aperture/shoulder ratios. The speed and rotation of the
shoulders while crossing the aperture were recorded. Body distortion and body dissatisfaction were assessed
through self-report questionnaires (Body Shape Questionnaire and Body Uneasiness Test). AN-Re patients
were found to turn shoulders and to slow down before the aperture more than HC. Our results confirm that
AN patients have an alteration in action-oriented body schema (Keizer et al., 2013). HC and AN seem to
have different alteration in body-schema linked actions, suggesting a deeper pervasiveness of body
representations disturbances in AN, regardless of Body Mass Index.

1976

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2110
THE INFLUENCE OF THE SYSTEM OF REWARDS AND
PUNISHMENTS IN THE FAMILY FOR THE CHARACTERISTICS
OF A CHILD'S HEART RATE
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Svetlana Burkova, Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Saint-Petersburg - Russian Federation

The goal of our research was to find different characteristics in the heart rate variability of primary school
children when they recollect punishment and reward. In order to study this, an experiment was conducted
with the participation of 119 children aged 6-8 years from several schools. It monitored changes in variations
of heart rate in children while they thought back to a time when they experienced a reward or punishment.
Considering the impact of a child experiencing emotional situation - the memory of rewards and
punishments in the family revealed the following patterns: the experiences associated with the system of
punishment used in the family, almost have no connection to specific heart rate characteristics. A different
picture is observed for indicators characterizing the reward of the child in the family - if the child is
rewarded tactilely, the more pronounced the sympathetic influence on the sinus node of the heart during
punishment. Consequently, the closer a child is to a parent in the reward process, the more painful it is to
undergo punishment for the child. However, if the child reports that he is not rewarded, the more pronounced
the effect of the sympathetic reaction when being encouraged and parasympathetic, while being punished.
We have shown that the experience associated with the type of reward has revealed a significant relationship
with the parameters of variation of heart rate. This indicating that psychosomatic illnesses can develop in a
child with little sense of their reward.

1977

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2111
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF VACCINE REFUSAL:
RESULTS OF QUALITATIVE STUDY
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Ksenia Eritsyan, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Natalia Antonova, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

Vaccination refusal is becoming more widespread in Western societies. Current theoretical frameworks
suggest that this behavior could be influenced by mix of factors on different levels. There is lack of
qualitative data on this issue as well as empirical data from non-Western societies. This study was focused
on psychological factors of vaccination refusals of different populations in Russia: parents, general
population and medical professionals. Semi-structured qualitative interviews with persons which refused
vaccinate themselves or their children (N=40) were analyzed. A priori codes were based but not limited to
dimensions of Health Belief Model. Several groups of factors were identified throw the analysis. Among
cognitive factors perceived benefits and perceived barriers of vaccination were found to be most influential.
Among perceived barriers the possibility of side effects is a key construct. Other components of negative
decision regarding vaccination included: affective, social group influences, estimation of degree of
prevalence of vaccine refusal and life style characteristics. The resulting model of vaccine refusal factors
could be useful for future research.

1978

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2114
THE INFLUENCE OF STUDENTS’ MIGRATION BACKGROUND
ON TEACHER ASSESSMENT
B16. Development and education – Other
Maja Gnegel, Educational PSychology, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg – Germany
Leonie Theis, Educational PSychology, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg – Germany
Robin Segerer, Educational PSychology, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg – Germany
Sandra Schmiedeler, Educational PSychology, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg –
Germany
Wolfgang Schneider, Educational PSychology, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg –
Germany

The aim of the study was to examine whether or not immigrant students receive a better teacher assessment
than native students. Method:Prospective teachers (N=350)have been investigated and were asked to rate the
performance of a 3rd grader in a writing test and feedback their performance. The cases were presented using
32 vignettes. We manipulated student immigration background, gender, socio-economic status (SES), and
performance. Results: The analysis of undergraduate teacher grading demonstrated a significant interaction
of SES x Performance (F(1,334)= 5.38,p<.05,ɳ²=.02) as indicated by poorer grades for those students with
high SES in the group of students with poorer performance (M=3.39 vs. M=3.70).There was no such
difference for better scoring students (M=1.99 vs. M=1.89). Evaluation of written feedback showed similar
results. Low-achievers with high SES showed a lesser chance of receiving positive feedback than those with
lower SES (ᵪ²(1) = 4.94, p< .05). Furthermore,they were less likely to receive an additionally positive
feedback (ᵪ²(1) = 5.39,p< .05).Prospective: The results of this study suggest that teacher appraisal is
influenced by student SES. And yet immigration background itself may have an indirect influence on
assessment since migration often is associated with lower SES. Further studies examining graduated, not
only prospective teachers, need to follow to validate these findings.

1979

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2120
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: THE CURRENT SITUATION IN
TURKEY, DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS AND IMPLICATIONS
FOR POLICY
B16. Development and education – Other
Aybegum Memisoglu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Domestic violence is a widespread problem all over the world and has serious implications. It is known 25 %
of women are subjected to domestic violence (Heise& Garcia-Moreno 2002;World Health Organization
2005).Although the term domestic violence has taken part in the civil and domestic laws of different states of
U.S. and countries of Europe for a long time, its appearance in Turkish Law is comparatively new.
Witnessing to violence in home settings is also represents a developmental risk factor for children. Firstly,
the current situation in Turkey will be mentioned. Afterwards, the negative effects on children and protective
factors will be examined in the light of the literature. Lastly, social policy applications will be discussed.

1980

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2127
DIRECT AND INDIRECT RECIPROCITY IN FAIRY TALES –
EDUCATIONAL VALUE
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Małgorzata Szcześniak, University of Szczecin, Szczecin – Poland
Agata Hiacynta Świątek, University of Szczecin, Szczecin – Poland
Celina Timoszyk-Tomczak, University of Szczecin, Szczecin – Poland
Roman Szałachowski, University of Szczecin, Szczecin – Poland
Joanna Król, University of Szczecin, Szczecin – Poland
Martyna Kolebuk, University of Szczecin, Szczecin – Poland

Story telling is a very powerful communication tool among different cultures. In fact, folk tales are applied
to teach morality, good behavior, roles, and values. The most known use of fairy tales is related to
psychotherapy where the stories help in exploring unconscious processes (Coulacoglou, 2008) and serve as a
symbolic mediator (Lafforgue, 1995). Moreover, allegories presented in fairy tales may inspire our
imagination, illuminate our emotions, assist in coping, indicate solutions to problems (Moxnes, 2006). The
aim of our explorative study was to analyze fairy tales of Perrault, Grimm Brothers and Andersen, the bestknown European authors of children’s stories, in the light of direct and indirect reciprocity. While a
phenomenon of direct reciprocity has been well described in psychology, indirect reciprocity is less known.
It embodies the concept „I help you and somebody else helps me” or “Because you help me I will help
someone else”. Preliminary analysis of fairy tales by mentioned writers shows that, surprisingly, theme of
indirect reciprocity, in both its forms, happens almost so frequently as direct reciprocity. For example, we
found it in: Riquet with the Tuft, Diamonds and Toads, The Most Incredible Thing, Little Claus and Big
Claus, just to mention few. Knowledge about presence of direct and indirect reciprocity may be used as a
formative source and social incentive for psychologist and educators to teach children value of exchange and
“pay it forward” behavior.

1981

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2130
THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF PARENTHOOD – A NEW
ASPECT OF EARLY ADULTHOOD
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Renata A. Maksymiuk, Maria Curie - Sklodowska University, Lublin – Poland
Aleksandra Jasielska, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań – Poland

For market specialists no group of consumers is lost. Therefore, the developmental task of taking on a
parental role is automatically combined with the commercialization of parenting. This phenomenon relies on
the redefinition of motherhood and fatherhood in terms of market (Jasielska & Maksymiuk, 2011). Two
main tendencies can be observed. The first one is connected with the precious description of a parent as a
consumer, e.g. relating to a typology of parents’ consumer behaviours (Linn, 2004) or treating them as
investors. The second one is connected with using psychology for projecting consumer behaviours, e.g. the
analysis of parents‘ vulnerability to the nag factor (McNeal, 1992) or milestone marketing (Barletta, 2007).
The presentation focuses on the phenomenon of parenthood commercialization in Poland. It will describe 1)
typology of Polish mothers (shopping habits, attitudes toward brand and advertising); 2) Polish examples of
milestone marketing dedicated to parents and 3) the example of so-called e-parenting (Long, 2004) and
parents’ on-line research. Additionally, because parents - as socialization agents - are responsible for
providing children with the first system of values and teaching them how to function in the world, the
possible consequences and the ways to control the commercialization of parenting will be discussed.

1982

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2134
COMPARISON OF AUTOMATIC APPROACH AND AVOIDANCE
REACTIONS IN TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 ALCOHOL ADDICTION
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Saadet Merih Cengel, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Cemal Onur Noyan, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Cumhur Tas, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Nesrin Dilbaz, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey

Introduction: Motivational conflict is at the core of addiction. Motivational conflict affects decision making
processes. Even i fall of the cognitive processes that we are aware of is about stopping use,the presence of
implicit cognitions is effective in the decision making process which determines our behavior. The aim is to
study implicit cognitions in Type 1 andType 2 alcohol addiction. Methods: 30 alcohol-dependent patients,
who have completed detoxification programe and are in the process of treatment, have been taken in the
study according to the classification of Cloninger of Type 1 and Type 2 alcohol addiction and a total of 20
people were recruited for the control group. For the measurement of implicit cognition and Approach
Avoidance Test (AAT) was used. Alcohol Use Identification Test (AUDIT), the Michigan Alcoholism
Screening Test (MAST), Pen Alcohol Craving Scale, Alcohol Impulse Scale, Adult Attention Deficit and
Hyperactivity Scale (ADHD), Alcohol Withdrawal Rating Scale (CIWA-R) and Mini-Mental State
Examination (MMSE) were used. Results: A statistically significant difference regarding automatic approach
and avoidance response between the alcohol-dependent group and the control group was found. Automatic
Approach response of alcohol dependent patients to alcohol is more intense. No significant difference was
found between Type 1 andType 2 alcohol addicted patients, but when compared with Type 2, alcohol
approach response was more intense in Type 2 alcohol-dependent patients. In Type 1 alcohol addiction
significant correlations were found between impulsivity, alcohol consumption quantity and frequency and
avoidance response. As Impulsivity and alcohol consumption increases the avoidance response increases.
Conclusion: There is no difference concerning approach and avoidance implicit cognition between Type 1
and Type 2 alcohol dependence. However, approach and avoidance implicit cognitions are more intensive in
Type 1 alcohol addiction. Alcohol – dependent patients have approach implicit cognitions toward alcohol
when compared with the control group.

1983

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2135
SOCIAL TECHNOLOGIES IN PSYCHOLOGY:
PRAXEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Valentyna Podshyvalkina, Odesa National Mechnikov University, Odesa – Ukraine
Radion Svynarenko, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY - United States

This paper justifies the application of praxeological perspective to psychological theory
and practice. Praxeology is one of philosophical frameworks that can be integrated into psycho along
with epistemology, ontology, and epistemology (Kotarbinsky, 1975, Stepin, 2000, Podshyvalkina,
Biryukova 2013). However, there are three distinguishing application areas of praxeological approach: (a) to
explore multivariate psychological phenomena that have high degrees of uncertainty; (b) to study how
modern social subjects make informed decisions; and (c) to analyze how they design their own future
(Brushlinsky, 2000; Rozin, 2010). According to post-non-classical paradigm, psychologist practitioner
should apply praxeological perspective to the cases where existing psychological theories give ambiguous
results. That consequently causes a need for development of the new technologies with involvement of active
agents. Some of the principal features of these technologies are: integrity, time congruence, and multi-variant
applicability. Based on that, it can be stressed that the modern psychological practice expects from theory
new tools of scientific understanding of own actions of psychologists. In other words, there is a need for
theories that can be enriched with real life experience of living subjects.

1984

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2136
THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA ON SCHIZOPHRENIA
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Ahmet Güler, NPIstanbul Neuropsychiatry Hospital, Hospital, Istanbul – Turkey
Zeynep Güney, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Waqf University, Istanbul – Turkey
Cenk Varlık, Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Research and Training Hospital for Psychiatry, Istanbul –
Turkey
Sevda Bıkmaz, Haliç University, University, Istanbul – Turkey

Studies show that patients with schizophrenia experience significant amounts of abuse and neglect in their
childhood. This study aims to reveal the existence and levels of childhood abuse and the relationship
between sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and symptoms of schizophrenia patients. The study
was conducted with 70 schizophrenia patients that has been tracked and treated in Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar
Osman Research and Training Hospital for Psychiatry. Sociodemographic and clinical data forms and
Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ – 28) were analyzed by descriptive statistics, non-parametric and
correlational methods. The findings suggest that the highest levels of childhood trauma were physical
neglect, emotional neglect, emotional and sexual abuse, respectively. It is also found that patients with
childhood trauma experiences have early onset of schizophrenia, higher hospitalization rates, higher
predisposition for substance abuse, more olfactory hallucinations, grandiose and mindreading delusions,
higher sibling numbers and more familial psychiatric history. It can be said that familial clinical history is
related with childhood trauma and trauma has an impact on the course of schizophrenia. The findings show
that it is of high importance that clinicians examine childhood trauma when working with schizophrenia
patients.

1985

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2142
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT MAY INFLUENCE THE
REHABILITATION TRAINING OF PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE
SCLEROSIS: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Sofia Ciappina, Scuola Superiore di Psicologia Applicata G. Sergi, Centro di Riabilitazione Ambulatoriale
Sophia, Palmi – Italy
Assunta Carrà, Scuola Superiore di Psicologia Applicata G. Sergi, Centro di Riabilitazione Ambulatoriale
Sophia, Palmi – Italy
Gaetano Gorgone, Unità operativa di Neurologia e Malattie cerebrovascolari, Azienda Ospedaliera
Treviglio-Caravaggio, Treviglio – Italy

Objective and Patients: To explore the association between cognitive impairment (CI) and rehabilitation
outcome in patients with relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS), 24 patients ( 8 M, 16 F; age 32±7.2
years) fulfilling the 2005 McDonald criteria, and admitted to a rehabilitation-training , underwent a
neuropsychological evaluation. Results: Eleven patients failed more than 33% of the included measures and
were classified, according to Basso et al, as cognitively impaired. Respect patients without CI, they had
worse Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) , Functional Independent Measure (FIM), Rey-Osterrieth
Complex Figure copy and recall, trial making test (TMT) A and B, and Raven’s progressive matrices (all p
values< 0.01). After three months of follow-up, patients with CI showed significant lower FIM than others
(p=0.0007). Multiple regression, demonstrated that the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure recall (b =0.3,
p=0.03) , education ( b=0.3, p=0.01) and EDSS (b =-0.,7 p<0.0001). Our model explained more than 70 % of
the data variability, , had a fine goodness of fit (p =0.57) and was well- powered ( 0.96). Conclusion: CI may
affect the rehabilitation outcome in MS patients; despite the adequate power and the longitudinal design, the
present study needs a further verification performed in a more large population; If confirmed, our results
might have practical implications in the design of rehabilitation programs of MS patients.

1986

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2146
THE EFFECT OF A BRIEF THERAPY FOR CHRONIC DISEASE
INPATIENTS’ ADJUSTMENT TO DISEASE
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Alfonso Gulías Herrero, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico –
Mexico
Paulina Quiroz Friedman, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico –
Mexico
Natasha Alcocer Castillejos, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico –
Mexico
Sofía Sánchez Román, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico –
Mexico
José Sifuentes Osornio, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico –
Mexico

Aim: This ongoing randomised controlled trial was designed to evaluate if a brief intervention during the
hospitalization period has an impact on the psychological well-being of chronically ill patients. Methods:
Inpatients withLupus, Arthritis and Diabetes were included. Patients were randomly assigned to either a
control group or an experimental group. Control group consisted on sessions of relaxation techniques
training. Patients assigned to experimental group worked on identifying and promoting the use of adaptive
coping strategies.Positive and negative questionnaire (PANAS) was administered before and after each
intervention to both groups. A one-way within subjects ANOVA was conducted to compare the effect of the
intervention modality on PANAS score. Results: Six patients were assigned to the control group and 11 to
experimental group. A significant affect of intervention modality on positive affect but not on negative affect
was found, Wilk’s Lambda=0.68, F (1,15)=6.97, p=0.019. Participants in the experimental group reported
significant increases in positive affect after second session. Conclusion Proposed intervention has the
potential of having impact in psychological wellbeing in a critical period of time for the chronic ill patient.
Sample size will be incremented and coping strategies will be assessed in order to get more definitive results.
Longtime follow up has been planned.

1987

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2147
HOFTSTEDE’S CULTURAL DIMENSIONS AND OBESITY
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Burcu Tekes, Middle East Technical University & Isık University, Ankara – Turkey
Yesim Uzumcuoglu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

As one of the most important problems of our time, obesity could be triggered by many factors such as
eating habits, sedentary lifestyle, socioeconomic status or psychological factors. Obesity is a worldwide
problem which countries face with it in different levels and there is a considerable increase in obesity rates
since 1980 (WHO, 2014). The aim of the present study was to examine the predictors of obesity based on
Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and to find macro level possible underlying effects. Hofstede cultural
dimensions (power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, masculinity, and long-term orientation)
and percentage of population with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or higher for men and female, and
for both sexes were investigated for 56 countries. According to multiple regression analysis results;
individualism, uncertainity avoidance and long-term orientation predicted obesity. The predictors of obesity
were found in both sexes as same variables, however the magnitudes of the variables show differences across
genders. Only GNIPC (Gross National Income per capita) was related with obesity in males.Results will be
discussed in related framework. A cultural study on obesity might be helpful to work from a new perspective
to fight with obesity.

1988

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2151
WHEN CAREER GOAL PROGRESS IS APPRAISED AS
WANTING: OUTCOMES FOR PERCEPTIONS OF
EMPLOYABILITY AND CAREER DISTRESS
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Peter Creed, Griffith University, School of Applied Psychology, Gold Coast – Australia
Michelle Hood, Griffith University, School of Applied Psychology, Gold Coast – Australia

We assessed the 6-month, across-time correlates of career goal-performance discrepancy (i.e., perceived
discrepancy between the individual’s appraised career progress relative to what is required or expected) and
perceptions of employability and career distress, and assessed four self-regulatory variables (feedback
seeking, emotion control, proactivity, and social competency) as mediators in these relationships. The study
was based on gaol-setting/self-regulation theory, which proposes that individuals set goals for themselves (or
have them set by others), monitor their progress, and when they perceive a discrepancy between how well
they are progressing compared to how well they should be or are expected to be, they implement behaviour
and/or goal adjustment strategies (cf. Lord, Diefendorff, Schmidt, & Hall, 2010). We used a sample of 202
young adults(81% female; Mage 21 years), who were surveyed at two times, to test the study hypotheses. T1
career goal-performance discrepancy was associated with T2 employability and distress. Feedback seeking
and emotion control mediated between T1 discrepancyand T2 employability. There were direct effects from
T1 social competency to T2 distress and from T1 feedback seeking and emotion control to T2 employability.
Appraised career goalprogress has implications for the individual’s well-being and their view of the future.
Focusing on goal management and improving individual agency has the potential to improve outcomes for
young adults.

1989

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2152
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PROBLEMATIC SITUATIONS
OF STUDENTS REFERRING FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Svetlana Kostromina, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Elena Zinovyеva, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Alexandra Beykina, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

Purpose of the study: to identify peculiarities of problematic situations of students in sciences and humanities
referring for psychological support. The study was participated by students from the faculties of Psychology,
Philology, Philosophy, History, Free Arts, Biology, Geography, Economics, Medicine, Mathematics, Law,
Chemistry and Physics. 390 cases of referring to the Psychological Support Service of the St. Petersburg
State University have been reviewed. The statistical treatment included frequency distribution analysis and
comparison of averages for independent samples. It has been established that students in humanities referred
to the students’ psychological services oftener (68%) as compared with students in sciences (32%).
Significant difference (p=0.032) between students in humanities and students in sciences has been revealed.
Students in sciences feature (in decreasing order) personality issues (55%) and difficulties in the learning
process (24%). Relationships-related issues are less common (11%). Difficulties in relationships (57%) and
personality issues (25%) prevail for students in humanities. Issues related to difficulties in the learning
process wereonly reported by 7% of students.

1990

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2153
MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE
AND PSYCHOANALYSIS: LISTENING OF THE LATENT
KNOWLEDGE
D08. Work and organization - Innovation management
Arthur Rodrigues, PUCRS, FAPSI, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Vanessa Manfredini, PUCRS, FAPSI, Porto Alegre – Brazil

This article focuses on the possible benefits from the use of psychoanalytic theory as theory and technique,
in management of intellectual capital within organizations. Currently, through contemporary theories, we can
observe a transition from traditional factors of production and the fact of the organizational power no longer
connected exclusively to them, but also intangible goods, such as, for example, knowledge. Thinking about
the subject as knowledge holder, it is necessary to consider the implications of the psychic apparatus in the
same establishment, maintenance and imprisonment of knowledge. Psychoanalysis as theory and technique,
understand the subject from the logic of the unconscious, into other words, to that knowledge which is in the
field not said / latent, which could aid in the understanding and awareness of the same, as well as in
identifying defense mechanisms that prevent this process from occurring. Thus, the present work has as it’s
main purpose to analyze whether psychoanalysis can bring benefits to organizational knowledge
management, as well as evaluate how psychoanalysis can help in listening to the tacit / latent knowledge and
reflect the main practices of knowledge management through psychoanalytic reference.

1991

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2154
USE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS IN PERSONALITY
ANALYSIS IN VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE: A SYSTEMATIC
REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Vanessa Manfredini, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Irani Iracema Argimon, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre – Brazil

In the context of vocational guidance, there are psychological tools that aim to stimulate reflection and selfknowledge. Vocational guidance is in a time of transformations in its working practice. The content
prioritized in these processes, as well as the form of its execution, has been modified due to the demands
imposed by the new settings in the world of work and the expectations of individuals against the new
context. This work consisted of a systematic review of the literature, aiming to map, in scientific journals
databases on studies describing the use of psychological tests for personality analysis in vocational guidance.
Articles were searched (2005 to 2011) in MedLine, PsyicINFO, Lilacs and Proquest, using the keywords
"psychological tests" and "vocational guidance"; "occupational choice" and "personality traits" and
"psychological assessment", "vocational guidance" and "personality". It was found that were published a few
articles that discuss the purpose of this review, however, the topic of vocational guidance is widespread in
several countries, existing extensive research and publications in the area. The thematics of the association
between personality traits and professional interests has been worked in Brazil and other countries,
reinforcing, thus, the proposal of continuing with the studies.

1992

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2163
OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY: IMPACTS ON THE
WORKER´S MENTAL HEALTH
D07. Work and organization - Human factors and ergonomics
Juliana Timm, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre – Brazil
Vanessa Manfredini, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre – Brazil

This study wanted to understand the occupational impacts on worker´s mental health, as well as knowledge
of the psychic disease process that may be generated or accelerated by poor conditions in which workers are
subjected. For this, we used the qualitative research method, by means of literature and case studies. Was
concluded that the most affected were nurses and nursing technicians, teachers and attendants
Telemarketing. Already the most cited psychopathology were depression, anxiety and stress, however it
possible to identify that there is no relationship of cause and effect in which established certain task entails
certain pathology, as this process involves subjective components. Therefore, we highlight the need for
greater attention to the issue, as the workers' health tends to be neglected in favor of productivity and profit
organizations.

1993

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2165
THE RECOGNITION OF FACES BY HUMANS: AN ITALIAN
PILOT STUDY
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Leonardo Abazia, Ordine degli Psicologi della Campania, Naples – Italy
Tiziana Di Palma, Ordine degli Psicologi della Campania, Naples – Italy
Anna Iaccarino, Ordine degli Psicologi della Campania, Naples – Italy

The recognition of faces is a law and scientific practice extensively used but, according to literature, with
many criticalities. The study aimed to show that, in a particular lawsuit, killer and accused weren’t the same
person and so the risk of using the recognition by humans like main proof. The research material consist of a
photographic book composed of frames of the killer (extracted from a security video), photos of the indicted
and other people with the same build and age and poses. It proposes a series of specific tests for the
recognition of faces according to the referential literature. The sample consisted of 40 psychologists
attending post graduate courses, balanced for gender between 25 and 40 years. The administration took place
in a single session, managed by a tutor, in small groups in order to reduce distractions and mutual influence.
The book could not to be leafed through in an autonomous way. The results show that the sample, though
demonstrating to be able to group the photos of the same subjects, but not to be able to identify the killer and
the indicted like the same person, rather they attributed to them different somatic characteristics and age
ranges. The results can be a starting point for research with a bigger sample and an interesting law
applications.

1994

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2169
DECISION MAKING IN MEXICAN CHILDREN AFTER
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Sarah Fuentes Limas, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Maura Jazmin Ramirez Flores, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico

Children sustaining traumatic brain injury (TBI) have several cognitive impairments which include decision
making. This could have a great impact in social abilities and increase the probability of taking impulsive
and less adaptive decisions, however little is known about the effects of TBI over decision making during
childhood. The purpose of this study is to observe the performance on a decision making task in children
after traumatic brain injury in an acute phase compared to children who suffered orthopedic injuries. A total
of 20Mexican children between 4 and 8 years (6 with mild TBI, 1 with moderate TBI, 2 with severe TBI and
11 children with musculoskeletal injuries) were included voluntarily in the study. Decision making was
assessed with the “Hungry Donkey Task”, which allows to observe the advantageous and disadvantageous
elections taken by children. Statistical analysis between total scores of TBI group (x=-3.55) and the group
with orthopedic injury (x=.00) showed no statistically significant differences. However, it was observed that
TBI group tend to choose more disadvantageous options (11.1%), compared with children with orthopedic
injury (9.1%); children with moderate and severe TBI made more risky decisions than those with mild TBI.
In conclusion, children with traumatic brain injury tend to choose more risky choices in a decision making
task, there are factors like severity of traumatic brain injury that may affect the performance in emotional
decision making, however the sample size of the study is still small. The data obtained is to provide a better
understanding of the factors involved in the decision making of children with TBI and thus support the
improvement of treatment favoring the positive development in affected cognitive and social areas in which
decision making is involved.

1995

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2172
PSYCHOSEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF THE IMAGE OF THE IDEAL
POLITICAL LEADER
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behaviour
Olga Mitina, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Victor Petrenko, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

The study allows visualizing and assessing the dynamics in the perception by the public consciousness the
most well-known political leaders of the Russia Federation in quantitative and qualitative forms, comparing
the results of studies conducted in the 2011 - 2013 period. Psychosemantic approach was used in the study
for analyzing the image of political leaders. It allowed us to analyze the different levels of social
representations of the real and ideal political leaders. The total sample size during three waves of more than
400 persons of both sexes and different age groups. Respondents were asked to assess images of
contemporary political leaders of the federal level on 65 descriptors characterizing business and personal
traits associated with professional political activity. Also each participant was asked to rate using the same
rules the image of ideal political leader whom the subject would like to see as a president of Russia. Analysis
of characteristics which were stable and changed during three years was done. The greatest changes in the
estimates in the decreasing way were observed in the perception of qualities that can be described as
"humanistic style of government". Factor analysis allowed extracting the structure of the global categories
through which Russian people percept political leaders. Professionalism; Steady hand; West orientation;
Morality. Values of the ideal leader were changed, along with correlations between the categories and
importance of each category.

1996

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2173
CONSTRUCTING BY ADOLESCENTS OF THEIR IDENTITY IN
THE INTERNET SPACE AND IN THE REAL WORLD
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Olga Savina, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

Today’s young people grow up in two worlds - the real and the virtual. Internet world provides opportunities
to find identity: by experimenting with different self-images, manifestations of self-reliance, self-expression
and feedback. Problem: analysis of the specific construction of identity in social networks on the example of
fans of Japanese animation. The research (a total of 512 people aged 12-21years) included narrative
techniques, structured interview, Internet-survey, self-comparison to the real and the virtual world, the
method of diagnosis of the additive identity among them were allocated fans of Japanese animation. They
were divided into 2 groups: those whose membership in the virtual “anime- subculture” due to social causes,
and those, who were relating to subculture with mental characteristics. In the course of the study were
positive (the expansion of interests, setting goals, increase of social contacts); neutral (coped with life's
difficulties and failures); negative (asocial behavior, reducing their progress in the school) changes of
identity. As it turned out that in the second group, there were mostly positive and neutral effects of
transformation, and the first-both negative and positive. Significant differences chi-square(p <0.05) were
found in areas of transformation (social, spiritual, emotional and bodily-value field), with the first group is
characterized by spiritual and social transformation, and the second is a spiritual and mental.

1997

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2177
THE INTERACTION OF TEMPERAMENTAL SENSITIVITY AND
EXPERIENCED PARENTING BEHAVIOR ON WELLBEING
B11. Development and education - Temperament and individual differences
Robert Marhenke, Leopold Franzens University Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria

Sensory-processing sensitivity is conceptualized as a personality trait involving both high levels of
sensitivity to subtle stimuli and being easily overaroused by external stimuli.Aron, Aron and Davies (2005)
were able to show that adverse childhood environment in interaction with sensory-processing sensitivity can
lead to negative affectivity and shyness. The presented study, in contrast, examines the relationship between
sensory-processing sensitivity and wellbeing and posits a model in which the interaction of sensory
processing sensitivity and an associated greater sensitivity to the parental environment in the childhood leads
to a greater impact of the experienced parental environment on wellbeing in adulthood. An online
questionnaire study (n=485)revealed significant interaction effects between sensory processing sensitivity
and a higher impact of the maternal parenting behavior on later wellbeing in adulthood in the male sample.
No interaction effects have been foundinthe female sample or for the paternal parenting behavior. Sensoryprocessing sensitivity is negatively correlated with different facets of wellbeing, but multiple regression
analyses showed, that those effects arefully mediated by neuroticism. In this presentation the validity and
importance of sensory-processing sensitivity as a construct and the methodological approach through the
Highly Sensitive Person Scale will be critically discussed.

1998

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2181
FINANCIAL ADVENTURISM: PERSONALITY CONTRIBUTIONS
TO FINANCIAL DISHONESTY—IT’S MORE THAN JUST
ABOUT THE MONEY
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Alan Wong, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany - United States
Bernardo J. Carducci, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany - United States

Although previous research has examined personality correlates of financial risk taking (cf. Wong &
Carducci, 2013), very little has been done on financial adventurism(financial dishonesty). This study
examines the relationships between financial adventurism and selected psychological constructs. Method:
The participants complete three personality inventories and a measure of financial adventurism in everyday
money matters. Results/Discussion: The study finds that financial adventurism is directly affected by the
level of sensation-seeking. The thrill of engaging in financial adventurism is probably greater than the
potential consequence of getting caught. Unexpectedly, the results indicate financial adventurism is directly
affected by conscientiousness. It is plausible that respondents scoring high in conscientiousness are also
more motivated individuals who might be less concerned about using unearned advantages to move ahead.
No relationship exists between financial adventurism and locus of control, except among 2 groups. The
relationships between financial adventurism and internal control are negative both in the older age and upper
academic classification (junior and senior university students) groups, suggesting those groups feel more in
control of their own destiny and are less likely to take chances with financial adventurism. The results
suggest that financial adventurism may be more a psychological factor than one shaped by only the financial
environment.

1999

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2184
ROLES OF COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL VARIABLES IN THE
DECISION PROCESSES OF REACTIVE AND PROACTIVE
AGGRESSION AMONG JAPANESE MALE STUDENTS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Takeyasu Kawabata, Shokei Gakuin University, Natori – Japan
Ken-ichi Ohbuchi, Tohoku University, Sendai – Japan

SinceSocial Information Processing model was developed to principally predict reactive aggression, several
modifications are necessary to predict proactive aggression. We modified de Castro et al (2005)’srevised
SIPmodel byeliminatingthe perceived hostile intent and happiness ofthe other, instead, including the
perceived anger of and likelihood of retaliation bythe other. We hypothesized that proactively aggressive
participants will be lower in the perception of angry and likelihood of retaliation and higher in the emotion
regulations than non-aggressive ones. 112 male Japanese students read 6 scenarios depicting social conflicts
(three evoking reactive aggression and other three proactive aggression) and were asked to ratehostile
intent,happiness, anger, and likelihood of retaliation of the other party andto rate their own
emotions,evaluation of aggressive behaviors, the emotionregulation strategies, and decision of aggressive
behaviors (verbal and physical reactive and proactive). We conducted SEMsin which one of the three types
of aggressions was used as adependent variable. The results generally supported our hypotheses: for verbal
and physical reactive aggressions, de Castro et al (2005)’s model was validated; and, for proactive
aggression, the modified model showed a better fitness.Proactively aggressive students perceived more anger
of the other and used emotion regulations to a greater degree, and evaluated aggressive responses more
positively.

2000

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2185
THE EFFECT OF PERCEPTION ON WORK SIGNIFICANCE TO
ENHANCE EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Mie Ariyoshi, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Hiroyuki Yamaguchi, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan

A Routine work will cause a decrease employee motivation and exacerbate mental health problems.
However, the pressure of routine work on employee has not been well studied. We therefore aim to
investigate the factors affect the employee’s intrinsic motivation in routine work.A questionnaire survey on
Perceiving Work Significance (PWS) and Work Motivation (WM) was performed in one university and two
companies in Japan, and data collected from 172 individuals (mean age = 38, SD = 9.3). The survey analyses
showed that three factors affecting WM: (1) ‘social contribution’ (β = 0.33, p = 0.001), (2) ‘sense of
accomplishment’ (β = 0.28, p = 0.001), and (3)‘personal-growth’ (β = 0.29, p = 0.001)’, R2= 0.527). A
mediation analysis indicated two PWS factors, sense of accomplishment (Z = -2.246, p = 0.05) and personalgrowth (Z = -2.102, p = 0.05), partially mediated between routine work and WM. Moreover, the results
showed that there is a significant gender differencesin motivation. The decreasing motivation among men
workers was more than women (p = 0.05) in routine work and mediated effect of personal-growth was
significant (p = 0.05).These results revealed that men and women workers have different views on the
routine work.Wesuggestthat effective way for men to enhance WM for routine work is to make them
perceivepersonal-growth.

2001

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2186
WHY SIMILARITY PREDICTS ATTRACTION: CONTRASTING
MODELS
C16. Culture and society – Other
Zoe Magraw-Mickelson, National Chengchi University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
I-Ching Lee, National Chengchi University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

Similarity leading to friendship is not only a commonly held lay belief but also a phenomenon found in
decades of research. Many theories have been proposed to account for why similarity leads to attraction, this
paper contrasts two model in experimental studies which was conducted in the U.S. and in Taiwan. The
similarity attraction theory predicts strangers who share a similar racial background or a similar
communication style are expected to produce greater liking due to the favorable evaluations of ourselves.
The uncertainty reduction explanations for cross-cultural friendship predicts a stranger who has a
communication style consistent with racial stereotypes (i.e., low uncertainty) is considered more attractive
than a stranger whose communication style is inconsistent with racial stereotypes (i.e., high uncertainty).
Participants were asked to evaluate strangers whose racial background (White or Asian) and communication
style (Dominant or Avoidant) are similar to or different from them. Supporting evidence was found for the
similarity attraction hypothesis. When participants and the target international students shared avoidant
communication style, they found the target students to be more attractive, however race was not a factor. In
support of similarity attraction the effect of actual similarity on perceived attraction was mediated by
perceived similarity. The implications of factors leading to attraction in multi-cultural interactions were
further discussed.

2002

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2195
THE EFFECTS OF SUB-CONCUSSIVE BLOWS ON EXECUTIVE
ATTENTION
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Jon Sigurjonsson, City University of New York, New York - United States
Emilay Florez, Cornell University, Weil Cornell Medical College, New York - United States
Zahrish Aamir, School of Psychology, Dublin City University, Dublin – Ireland
Sai Iino, City University of New York, New York - United States
Mohibur Rahman, City University of New York, New York - United States
Megan Candolfi, City University of New York, New York - United States
Vivien Tartter, City University of New York, New York - United States

The frequency of concussions or MTBI is increasing and has been described as an epidemic. In 1997 the
CDC reported that approximately 300,000 sports-related concussions had been recorded. A decade later, in
2007, this number had risen to between 1.6 – 3.6 million. This has been attributed not only to an increase in
youth sport participation, but also to greater awareness of MTBI, knowledge about the possible effects of
concussions and more sensitive detection methods.Although concussion awareness has increased, many
athletes are still either unaware of or not willing to admit that they might have suffered a concussion. To
explore this, 40 active or recently active contact-sport athletes were given the Think First concussion
questionnaire and their attention and memory was measured with Digit Span and Trail Making Tests (TMT).
Three athletes reported concussions, but 13 reported suffering from headaches following a blow to the head
during gameplay. These 13 athletes had slower completion times on the TMT than those who did not report
post-game headaches, indicating a problem with sustained attention and executive functioning.The results
highlight the need for continuous assessment of athletes in contact sports, rigorous follow up following
athletic collisions even in the absence of a diagnosed concussion.

2003

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2196
TIME PERSPECTIVES AND PROCRASTINATION
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Aleksandra Kostic, University of Nis, Nis – Serbia
Jasmina Nedeljković, Union University, Belgrade, Novi Sad – Serbia

The subjective perception of time might be an important factor in efficient or inefficient studying. The
characteristic relation between the past, the present and the future might result in particular difficulties
related to efficient planning and fulfilling of one’s academic goals. It is assumed that those students prone to
procrastinating, postponing and fleeing their duties have a different attitude towards the future in comparison
to those not characterized by these features. A negative attitude towards the future is usually accompanied by
a feeling that completing one’s degree is senseless, as well as by a lack of affirmative expectations and future
goals. The main aim of the current study is to examine the links between academic inefficiency and the
subjective attitude towards time. The sample. Our respondents were 170 students of the Faculty of
Philosophy in Niš (114 females and 56 males). The instruments. The attitude towards time dimensions was
measured using the Serbian version of Zimbardo’s and Boyd’s Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI, Zimbardo
& Boyd, 1999). Inclination towards academic inefficiency was represented by the collective score on Lay’s
General Procrastination Scale (Lay, 1986). The results of the study show a statistically significant link
between academic inefficiency and a negative attitude towards the future (-0.631), the absence of an
affirmative attitude towards the past and a fatalistic attitude towards the present.

2004

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2200
PERSONALITY PROTOTYPES THROUGH THE NEO PIR IN
BRAZILIAN UNIVERSITIES
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Ester Menezes dos Anjos, UniNorte - Centro Universitário do Norte, Laureate International Universities,
Manaus – Brazil
Consuelo Morán, University of León, León – Spain

According to the Five-Factor model, personality consists of five dimensions, five major factors, called
neuroticism, extraversion, openness, kindness and responsibility. A recent trend in personality research is
focused on finding categorical personality prototypes to be evaluated by traditional tests of features. The aim
of this study was replicate those findings and know how our participants are distributed by their scores in
NEO PI R in three found clusters. Participated in this study 958 undergraduate students (35.5% male, range
between 17-60 years, middle aged = 28,5; DT=7,5) of Manaus (Brazil). A Cluster analysis with the scores in
the five dimensions of personality measures with NEO PI R was performed. They were three groups (or
prototypes), which we have called: Resilient, Overcontroller and Undercontroller. This Composition of the
groups or prototypes confirms the same distribution found by other researchers. It is concluded that the
search for hierarchical taxonomy of people will require more investigation.

2005

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2201
PREVALENCE AND SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF
EXTERNAL COUNSELING SERVICE AT A PUBLIC
UNIVERSITY
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Manuel Sosa Correa, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, University, Merida Yucatan – Mexico
Ana Cecilia Cetina Sosa, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, University, Merida Yucatan – Mexico
Elia María Escoffié Aguilar, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, University, Merida Yucatan – Mexico
Miriam Martínez Cruz, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, University, Merida Yucatan – Mexico
Janer Manuel Balam Aguilar, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, University, Merida Yucatan – Mexico

The goal of this study is to approach in a general and particular way to the lab our and applicants of the
external service of psychological support (ESPS) of the Psychology faculty UADY to provide a better
service. In this study, sociodemographic variables of the applicants are described, as well as the motivation
of behavior and influence with critical variables. Based on the sample of 550 applicants of the ESPS, to
which the instrument of initial interview was applied, it is reported that individual psychoterapy represents
the largest application service with 68.6% of the total demand. On the other hand, the victim attention
service reported numerous cases of behavioral problems, development and anxiety; this was reported mostly
on children and adolescents. Women are the sex with most demands in psychological attention services;
amongst the imaginer quests we found: victimological attention, behavioral attention, depression and
anxiety.

2006

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2202
PSYCHOSOCIAL RISK IN BRAZILIAN FAMILIES OF
CHILDREN WITH CANCER
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Alessandra Brunoro Motta, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória – Brazil
Fernanda Caprini, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória – Brazil
Thais Genelhu, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória – Brazil
Sônia Enumo, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, Campinas – Brazil

Psychosocial risks associated with cancer diagnosis can impact on adjustment of children and adolescents to
the treatment, besides their future adaptation. This research aimed to describe the psychosocial risks of
families of children with cancer in the moment of the diagnosis. Eighteen patients aged 2-12 years (M= 8.05)
attending in the Onco-Hematology Service of a Children hospital in Brazil, were included in the study. Their
parents provided information about psychosocial risk through the Portuguese language version of
Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT 2.0) and about their social economic level (Brazilian Economic
Classification Criteria). Clinical characteristics were obtained from the patient medical records. Data were
analyzed by descriptive statistics. Most of the patients received the diagnosis of Leukemia (55.5%) and
Lymphomas (27.8%). The socioeconomic level of the families indicated vulnerability in this aspect. Most of
the patient families presented psychosocial risk classifications in the levels: Clinical (44.4%), followed
byTargeted (33.3%), and Universal (22.2%). The subscales analysis showed that Family Problems (M =
0.46), Child problems (M = 0.39) and Family Structure and Resources (M = 0.38) were highlights as source
of risk. It shows that these families are under the impact of cancer diagnosis and they have to be assessed
during the recent diagnosis and continuously over time, directing intervention proposals that promote
adaptative outcomes.

2007

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2205
PSYCHOSEMANTIC STUDY OF SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS
OF FAMILY LIFE AND CAREER AMONG YOUTH
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Olga Mitina, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Daria Lebedenko, Lomonosov Moscow State University in Sebastopol, Sebastopol - Russian Federation

The purpose of research is to study the relationship of value orientations and perceptions of family and
professional roles of today's youth. The psychosemantic method of plural identifications was used. As
descriptors items from Schwartz’s values questionnaire were used. 100 ss (19 - 26 y.o.) took part in the
survey. They were assessing in what degree the situation described by each item would be important for
roles positions. Chosen roles: woman, who decided (or is forced) to be a housewife, man / woman who
decided not to marry, man / woman, successfully leading business / making a professional career. Subjects
also made the same evaluations for role positions I myself, my ideal, father, mother. We assumed that the
personal identification with different roles can be revealed based on the attribution to this role and the role
myself similar values. We also supposed gender differences in the perceptions of career and family roles.
We’ve got a significant difference in the evaluation of the images by men and women in roles I myself, my
ideal, successful businessman / woman, housewife, single man / woman. Girls gave higher estimates to the
life scenario of housewives, successful business woman and woman who made a professional career. Girls
almost equally appreciate the role position of man / woman making a professional career. Respondents
identified themselves with successful businessmen and businesswomen, as well as with people who have
made a professional career.

2008

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2206
THE PROGNOSIS OF PEOPLE WITH HABITUAL WRIST
CUTTING BAHAVIOR-WITH RORSCHACH TEST
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Sanae Aoki, Division of Psychology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba – Japan

Purpose: To investigate Rorschach characteristics of people that habitually engage in self-injurious
behaviors, by focusing on wrist cutting behavior and its prognosis. Rorschach data of people that had
engaged in wrist cutting, with a good, or bad prognosis were compared. Method: People that consulted a
psychiatry clinic, because they habitually cut their wrists（N=28) participated in the study. Among these the
group with a good prognosis was defined as those recovered within 1 year consisted of 17 (GP group). The
group with a bad prognosis was defined as those didn’t recover within 9 months consisted of 11(BP Group).
Results: (1) X-%,M－,WSum 6 were higher in both groups of habitual wrist cutters, compared to the mean
of a non-clinical group. Moreover, they showed higher Blend, color-shading blend, sum shading and C. (2)
X-%, M－in the BP were higher than those in the GP. Furthermore, the frequency of positive PTI in the BP
Group was higher than that in GP group. In addition, the frequency of positive CDI in the GP Group was
higher than that in the BP group. Discussion: Above results indicated most people that cut their wrists
experienced confused cognitions and thoughts, as well as problems in controlling their emotions. It was also
suggested that habitual wrist cutting behaviors that are influenced by cooping problems recovered relatively
easily, whereas those influenced by confused perceptions and thoughts took longer to recover.

2009

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2209
THE ROLE OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AUTONOMY IN THE
ELDERLY WITH DECLINING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY USING
MULTIGROUP ANALYSIS
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Yuko Fukase, School of Allied Health Sciences, Kitasato University, Sagamihara – Japan
Norio Murayama, School of Allied Health Sciences, Kitasato University, Sagamihara – Japan
Hirokuni Tagaya, School of Allied Health Sciences, Kitasato University, Sagamihara – Japan

Psychological autonomy is a self - awareness of independence and self-determination over one's life. That
gives priority not on physical independence but on emotion, it can be thought that it is important for QOL in
the elderly with declining physical activity. This study investigated the role of psychological autonomy on
QOL and on degree of ADL. The questionnaires were consisted of psychological autonomy scale for the
elderly, the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living measure (IADL-J) and the Life Satisfaction Index K
(LSIK-J). Psychological autonomy scale for the elderly had three components: intent, assertion, and
flexibility. Two hundred forty-two home-dwelling elderly in Japan, aged 65 to 86, completed the
questionnaire form. We conducted multigroup analysis by splitting the participants into two sub-groups
according to IADL. The participants of low score on IADL were 31 and of high score were 211. Multigroup
analysis indicated difference model between the two groups (RMSEA=.132, AIC=60.000). In high IADL
group, assertion was associated with increased LSIK, and flexibility and age were associated with decreased
LSIK (R2=.17). In low IADL group, intent, flexibility, and age were associated with increased LSIK, and
assertion was associated with decreased LSIK. The result suggested that the role of psychological autonomy
on QOL differed on degree of physical function.

2010

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2210
WILL HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS AFFECT PERFORMANCE IN A
CONSENSUS GAME?
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Naohiro Obata, Hokkaido University, Sapporo – Japan

The consensus game is one of communication game. Its purpose is to solve some problems by group
discussion. In this study, we focused on the relationships in the group, and we investigated how they affected
performance the consensus game.In this experiment, we used the consensus game called “If you have
distress in the desert?” Its task is to list 12 items in order of importance for survival. 187 students
participated in this experiment. They were divided into groups of 4-6 people. They were told to list the items
alone, and then they were told to list them by discussion in the group. Then, they were asked to answer a
questionnaire about their attitudes in discussions.In the analysis of game score, the group of acquaintances
had higher slightly scores than the group of those meeting for the first time. In the analysis of a
questionnaire, factor analysis demonstrated that 4 factors (consideration for others, cooperativeness,
positiveness, and clarity) were extracted. And then, ANOVA demonstrated that the item average of each
factor was different between the group of acquaintances and the group of those meeting for the first time.
The group of acquaintances had lower the score of consideration for others than another group. But the group
of acquaintances scored higher than another group for other 3 factors.These results indicated that the
relationships in the group affected the activation of discussion more than the performance of the game.

2011

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2213
RISK CHARACTERISTICS AND DIMENSIONS OF HAZARDS
AFTER THE GREAT EAST JAPAN EARTHQUAKE
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Yasunari Okabe, Hamamatsu Gakuin University, Hamamatsu – Japan
Tatsuhiro Kamisato, Osaka University, Toyonaka – Japan
Ken'ichi Matsumura, Mukogawa Women's University, Nishinomiya – Japan
Masahide Saito, Nippon Sport Science University, Setagaya – Japan

Previous research indicated lay people made judgment of risk perception based on dimensions of risk
characteristics of hazards. In this study, the effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake on risk characteristics
and dimensions of risk perception about hazards were examined. Data were collected on May in 2004 from
75 undergraduates and on April in 2001, which was a month after the earthquake, from 45 undergraduates.
Participants were asked to rate nine risk characteristics used by Teigen, et.al. (1988) on 16 hazards (e.g.
nuclear power generation, earthquake, water damage, BSE, GMO). A factor analysis in both data showed the
same two dimensions of risk perception, which were dread risk and unknown risk, and these were same with
the ones reported by Slovic (1987). When risk characteristics that are closely related to the earthquake such
as nuclear power generation, earthquake, and water damage were compared between the two years,
immediacy of effect on nuclear power generation was significantly more delayed after the earthquake but no
significant difference on risk characteristics about earthquake and water damage were found. The results
suggested that risk characteristics and dimensions of risk perception of the hazards have not changed after
the earthquake; however, other research indicated the risk perception of the hazards have increased after the
earthquake.

2012

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2214
THE PREVALENCE OF READING DISABILITY AMONG
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN JAPAN: A COMPARATIVE
STUDY OF OUR 2007’S RESULT
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Ikuyo Ishizaka, Kitasato University, University, Sagamihara – Japan
Yeonhee Hwang, Tohoku Fukushi University, University, Sendai – Japan
Toru Hosokawa, Tohoku University, University, Sendai – Japan

The purpose of this study was to reinvestigate the prevalence rate of reading disability (RD) among primary
school children in Japan. It was around 1% in 2007(Ishizaka et al., 2007), so small as compared with
previous studies reported in other countries. In the present study, the method was exactly the same as of
2007, but the target population was totally new which consisted of first to sixth grades children in Sendai
city. A stratified sampling selected 22 schools of different size. All children were assessed by their classroom
teachers using a screening questionnaire. The results showed a similar prevalence rate as obtained in our
survey of seven years before, suggesting that Japanese unique letter system (three kinds of letter system;
Chinese characters, Kana letters, Katakana letters) might play a crucial role to extremely low rate of RD.

2013

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2217
SELF-CONFRONTING EXPERIENCE AND THERAPISTCONFRONTING EXPERIENCE IN DOHSA-HOU FOR STUDENT
WITH OBSESSIVE–COMPULSIVE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Airi Zamami, Nagasaki Junior College, Sasebo – Japan
Susumu Harizuka, Nakamura Gakuen University, Fukuoka – Japan

The purpose of this study was to discuss the effect of Dohsa-hou (motor action therapy) for a male student
with obsessive–compulsive focusing on self-confronting experience and therapist-confronting experience.
The Dohsa-hou has been developed for rehabilitation of the cerebral palsied in Japan (1968). It has been
recently applied for developmental disorders, neurotic, psychotic patient as psychological treatment. One of
the therapeutic factors is a change in client’s manner of experiencing through the process in motor action.
The client had obsessive–compulsive behavior pattern to cope with anxiety situation. In the student
counselling, Dohsa-hou was applied 14 times in 7 month. After the client accepted self-relaxation task in
Dohsa-hou, he could control himself in personal relationship. Client faced self-relaxation task in Dohsa-hou
which therapist gave, and he experienced himself with relax. Client gradually came to accept therapist’s
intervention and tasks for graduate and career choices.Through his self-confronting experience and therapistconfronting experience in Dohsa-hou, his manner of “self-contained” changed to communicable manner of
“mutual response”. It is considered that Dohsa-hou has therapist-confronting experience and therapeutic
personal relationship for client. New confronting experiences in Dohsa-hou promotefeeling of confidence to
the self and others which restructuring self-estimation in personal relationship for student.

2014

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2218
THE ATTITUDES OF THE PSYCHOLOGISTS IN CYPRUS
TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL
HEALTH PLAN
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Kyriakos N. Platrites, Cyprus Institute of Psychotherapy, Limassol – Cyprus
Antrea M. Stylianou, Cyprus Council for the Registration of Psychologists, Nicosia – Cyprus

The General Health Plan (GHP) has been an endless problem discussed for decades in Cyprus. However,
according to memorandum of understanding between Cyprus and its international lenders GHP is one of the
major claims expected to pass without further delay by the House of Representatives in the beginning of
2015. GHP is considered to be a turning point for the health professions and health care services. According
to GHP the profession of psychology will be reformed to a secondary care health profession. No self
referrals are to be accepted and the insured should be exclusively referred for psychological care to panel
clinical psychologists. Insured sessions will be strictly limited. The goal of this research was to examine the
attitudes of registered psychologists in Cyprus towards the GHP. Results showed that psychologists
demonstrated an ambiguous attitude towards GHP. There were significant differences among psychologists
of different specialties of applied psychology, such as clinical, counselling and school psychology; and
among psychologists of different status of employment (private, public, job seekers). The findings also
clearly demonstrated differences between experienced and young psychologists. Future research could also
be conducted to determine the attitudes of psychologists towards GHP when GHP will enter into force.

2015

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2219
MAINTAINING QUALITY OF LIFE AND MENTAL HEALTH
THROUGH LIFE-SPAN DEVELOPMENT: THE EFFECT OF
CHILDCARE QUALITY IN JAPAN
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Akiko Kawashima, Tokyo University of Social Welfare, University, Tokyo – Japan
Satoko Matsumoto, Ochanomizu University, University, Tokyo – Japan
Masumi Sugawara, Ochanomizu University, University, Tokyo – Japan

Japan has one of the worst gender gap in the developed world (World Economic Forum, 2014). To solve this
problem, Japanese government has been struggling with actualizing the Equal Employment Opportunity Act
for men and women, by increasing number of child-care centers. It raised new issue to solve, that is, whether
we could assure children’s healthy development with prolonged day care. In the US, the National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has conducted a large-scale longitudinal study regarding
the relationship between early child care experiences and children’s outcome (NICHD Early Child Care
Research Network, 2001). Guided by the framework of the NICHD ECCRN, the authors have conducted a
prospective longitudinal study in the metropolitan area in Japan. A total of 703 mothers, who had babies
from October 2002 to March 2003, had answered and turned in questionnaire by mail. Those who had used
non-maternal care daily and accepted to observe their children at child care center at age of 2(6 % ofthe
sample, 41 families), and those without daily non-maternal care and accepted to observation at home (21 %
of the sample, 175 families) were assessed by observations using ORCE (Observational Record of the
Caregiving Environment (NICHD ECCRN, 1996), at home and / or at child care centers), interviews, and
questionnaires.As a result, positive care quality given by both environment predicted positive intellectual
development at their age of 6 (r = .20—.27).

2016

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2221
THE EFFECTS OF THE DISTANCE AND THE INTIMACY ON
THE VARIETY OF NONVERBAL BEHAVIORS ON THE UPPER
BODY
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Hiroko Kamide, Osaka University, Osaka – Japan
Tatsuo Arai, Osaka University, Osaka – Japan

We reveal the effect of the intimacy and the distance between two persons the variety of nonverbal behaviors
on their upper body in communication. Especially, we use a motion capture system and compute the variety
of motions super precisely using cosine similarity (CS). Previously the intimacy equilibrium model claimed
the complementarity between the amount of behaviors and the distance but this study focus on the variety of
behaviors and also the different level of intimacy. We have two conditions of the distance (1m or 2m) and
the intimacy (strangers/friends) as a between-subject design. 48 pairs communicated about recent events for
10 minutes. We captured behaviors by 10 hertz. We created 13 vectors from 16 markers on the upper body
then calculated CS frame by frame of each vector for 10 minutes. We extracted motions based on the
thresholds of averaged CS of 13 vectors for each person then computed CS among extracted motions to
categorize them. Finally, per unit of the pair, CS among categorical motions were computed to extract the
number of variety of motions for each pair. We conducted ANOVA to investigate the effects of the intimacy
and the distance on the variety of behaviors of the pair. We found the significant main effect of the intimacy
and the distance. Participants who are more intimate and in longer distance respectively behave more various
motions. We discuss the relationships between the amount and the variety of nonverbal behaviors.

2017

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2225
WHY DO WE CROSS PATH: EXPLORING REASONS AND
PRIVACY CONCEPT OF ADOLESCENTS IN INDONESIA WHEN
USING PATH AS A SOCIAL NETWORK
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyber space and virtual realities
Dina Kusumawati Barus, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta – Indonesia
Aliyaturrahmah Supriyadi, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta – Indonesia

Adolescent social life has turned into a very hectic life, because they seem to live in two worlds, offline and
online. One of the things they do online is sharing in social networks. This phenomenon also occurs in the
lives of many Indonesian adolescents. One of the famous social network sites that is widely used by
Indonesian adolescents isPath. Indonesia is ranked first as the world's largest Path userbase with more than 4
million users. Through Path, adolescentsare able to"check in" when they are doing activities, such as hanging
out, reading a book, listening to music, watching movies, even when they are going to sleep and waking up
in the morning. As a social network site that limits the number of followers in order to achieve better
privacy, Path encourages their users to feel safe when sharing information about themselves. However, as we
know, what goes online stays online and we never know what will happen to the information we share
online. Therefore, this study aims to explore the reasons why adolescentsshare excessive information about
themselves and the privacy concept of adolescents in Indonesia when using Path. The data is collected using
questionnaires involving 300 high school students and in-depth interviews involving 2Indonesian
adolescents in Solo and Yogyakarta. This study has the implication to stimulate adolescents to reconsider
their purpose of using Path, so they could becomewiser when sharing information on Pathas a social
network.

2018

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2227
MINDFULNESS, MUSIC PERFORMANCE ANXIETY, SELFMONITORING AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN MUSIC
PERFORMERS
F12. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics – Mindfulness
Oscar Lecuona, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Raquel Rodríguez-Carvajal, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Jennifer Moreno-Jiménez, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Carlos García-Rubio, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Marta E. Aparicio-García, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Luz Sofía-Vilte, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

Mindfulness is defined as sustained, non-judging attention towards the world and the self. Recent research
studies and clinical applications have shown positive outcomes and results. Although this research spread,
there is little scientific knowledge about specific applications towards music performing. This study aims to
explore some basic psychological variables as a first-step analysis for the design and implementation of a
mindfulness-based program for musicians. A sample of 146 musicians volunteered to perform a sample of
self-reports assessing mindfulness, music performance anxiety (MPA), self-monitoring, and emotional
intelligence. Demographical data and correlation analyses were performed and presented. Regression
analysis showed a significant negative prediction of mindfulness facets to certain aspects of music
performance anxiety. These results may be interpreted as mindfulness has little differences within musicians,
and could predict negatively MPA and MPA-related depression. Therefore, teaching mindfulness skills to
musicians (e.g. mindfulness-based interventions) could play an effective role in reducing MPA and related
phenomena. Limitations of the study and future guidelines are presented to improve knowledge about these
relations.

2019

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2228
MERRYMAKING QUESTIONNAIRE: A MEDITERRANEAN
CONCEPTION OF ENJOYMENT
F08. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
David Paniagua, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Raquel Rodríguez-Carvajal, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Ruth Castillo-Gualda, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Sara de Rivas, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Marta E. Aparicio-García, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain
Marta Herrero, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

Is there a specific way to enjoy life in the Mediterranean culture? Has the Mediterranean culture a different
way to approach the joy? Does this specific way to live the life has effect in others life skills, culture or
society? To study this purpose, we create the Merrymaking questionnaire (Merry-Q) and we validated it with
a Spanish sample (N=231) as a first-step analysis for a future cross-cultural comparisons. The sample was
split in 2 subsamples, one for EFA (GLS) and another for the CFA (WLMVS). The theory and the parallel
analysis suggested extract 6 factors. The proportion of the explained variance was 60.7%; the Cronbach's
alpha of the scale was .89 and the McDonald's Omega =.92. The CFA reproduced the same structure with a
good fit (CFI=.938, TLI=.921, RMSEA=.063, SRMR=.053). With these results we confirmed the Merry-Q
structure with its theoretical 6 dimensions.

2020

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2232
COGNITIVE STRATEGIES FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND
ANXIOUS PROFILE AS PREDICTORS FOR ATTENTIONAL
BIAS IN A DOT-PROBE TASK
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Lydia C. Rodríguez-Corcelles, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Dimayra Rivera-López, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Mónica C. Acevedo-Molina, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Frances M. Vega-Carrasquillo, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Carmen L. Rivera-Medina, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Giovanni Tirado-Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico

Attentional bias to negative information (AB) underlies vulnerability for anxious symptoms. These may be
characterized by vigilance towards perceived threat and difficulties avoiding threatening information.
Management of such cognitive processes has been linked to emotion regulation (ER). We assessed the
presence of AB in a non-clinical sample and its interaction with anxiety symptoms and the use of ER
strategies in 90 undergraduate students using a dot-probe task of angry faces as emotional stimuli.
Participants completed self-report questionnaires for anxiety symptoms, frequency of worrying thoughts,
trait mindfulness, and ER style. Bias scores (BS) were calculated from the task for vigilance and avoidance
and multiple regression analyses were performed to assess variance in both BS. Results showed that worry,
trait mindfulness and the tendency to suppress emotions predicted 12% of variance in the avoidance BS
(R2=.12; F(3,77)=3.33, p<.05), whereas somatic symptoms of anxiety, trait anxiety and mindfulness
predicted 15% of the variance for vigilance BS (R2=.15; F(3,71)=4.09, p=.01). This suggests two cognitive
models to explain the presence of AB in non-clinical samples. The first is inclined to a set of strategies for
the presence of avoidance in anxiety, while the second suggests a trait oriented profile for the identification
of vigilant behavior. Understanding the processes related to these ABs may help design specific
interventions that impact upon symptom expression.

2021

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2233
PROMOTING JOINT ATTENTION FOR TODDLERS WITH
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: A DYNAMIC MOVEMENTBASED JOINT ENGAGEMENT MODEL
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Tsung-Chin Lee, National Chengchi University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
Ching-Lin Chu, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan - Taiwan, Province of China
Chung-Hsin Chiang, National Chengchi University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

Joint attention (JA) interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were focused on
improving of JA skills and joint engagement (JE). This study aimed to develop a dynamic movement-based
joint engagement (DMJE) intervention program according to the perspective of dance/movement therapy, to
investigate the effects of the DMJE program in JE/JA skills for toddlers with ASD. A multiple baseline
research design was conducted. Three male toddlers with ASD aged 23, 23 and 28 months at enrollment
were recruited. Two toddlers had no spoken language and one had one-word phase less than 30 meaningful
words at enrollment. The diagnoses were confirmed using DSM-IV criterion and ADOS classification. The
program was consisted of 12-16 sessions with 30 minutes a session and twice a week. The core concept of
the DMJE intervention program was to facilitate synchronous engagement in affect attunement between the
child and therapist. Results indicated that the three toddlers showed consistently improved their eye contact,
social smile and coordinated JE with the therapist in Intervention and Maintenance Phases comparing with
Baseline Phase. The structured measure, Early Social Communication Scale, also showed improved
initiating of joint attention in two toddlers with ASD at post-intervention and 3-month follow-up. The initial
results showed while using DMJE intervention could enhance coordinated JE with sharing and joint attention
skills for the toddlers with ASD.

2022

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2235
PROCESS OF CHANGE IN MOTHERS’ ABILITY TO PERCEIVE
INFANT EMOTION
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Tomoko Obara, Okazaki Women's University, Okazaki – Japan
Ryo Ishii, Nagoya University, Nagoya – Japan

It is important in any field of study to clarify the process of change during development. We examined
changes in mothers’ ability to perceive their infant’s emotion from a relational system viewpoint using the
theoretical framework of Fogel et al. (2006). Oster et al. (1992) suggested that an infant’s emotional
expressions have no significant relational event, while Kay (1977) speculated that fluency in construction of
the mother-infant interactive system is maintained by the mother’s competency. Therefore, a mother’s ability
to perceive her infant’s emotion may be a significant social function in emotional development of the child.
Tronic & Brazelton (1980) suggested that mothers might interpret infant emotion not only from facial
expressions, but also by context. However, how mothers determined what part of the surrounding context to
focus on to interpret their infant’s emotion is not fully studied and empirical analysis not completed. We
analyzed data obtained by microgenetic research as short intervals around the equifinality point of
development using video clip stimulation developed to measure mothers’ ability to perceive their infant’s
emotion. Forty mothers caring for 3-month-old infants were shown 5 video clips (15 seconds) of infants at
each age of 3, 6, 9, and 12 months (total 20 clips). The results indicated that the mothers perceived emotions
not only from objective information, such as emotional behavioral and vocal expression, but also their inner
representations of parenting attitudes and principles. Variations in pattern of developmental changes were
suggested, as some mothers become competent to use a wide-ranging context along with parenting
experience, while others focused on a specific context.

2023

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2237
DEVELOPMENT OF DISPOSITIONAL MINDFULNESS IN
ADOLESCENTS AND ITS RELATION TO WORRY
F12. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics – Mindfulness
Giovanni Tirado-Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Lydia C. Rodríguez-Corcelles, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Frances M. Vega-Carrasquillo, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Mónica C. Acevado-Molina, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico
Dimayra Rivera-López, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico

Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) have increasingly been shown to be effective for the management of
anxiety symptoms. Worry, one of the main cognitive processes that sustain these, is a disproportionate focus
of attention on the potential negative outcomes of actions or events. In contrast, dispositional mindfulness
(DM) is the ability to focus on present experience without making judgments. DM is the basis for the
development of mindfulness skills used in MBI. Because the onset of anxiety symptoms is very common
before adulthood, we decided to investigate whether worry predicts DM over the course of adolescence. For
this, we gave self-report measures assessing frequency of worrying thoughts and DM to two non-clinical
groups of adolescents, 13-14 (n=72) and 15-17 (n=86) years old. We translated into Spanish, validated, and
administered the Penn State Worry Questionnaire for Children and the Mindful Awareness Attention Scale
(Cronbach’s alphas of .879 and .785, respectively). Multiple regression analysis showed that the frequency
of worrying thoughts and age explained 17% of the variance (R2=.17; F(2,154)=15.28, p<.001) in DM. It
was found that age group predicted DM (Beta=.25, p=.001), as did worry (Beta=-.35, p<.001). Thus, the
ability for DM seems to depend at least both on age and frequency of worry. It is desirable that MBI for
youth be modeled taking into consideration developmental sub-stages during adolescence, as well as levels
of worry.

2024

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2239
THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ACHIEVEMENT GOAL
ORIENTATIONS AND STUDY STRATEGIES: THE MEDIATING
ROLES OF FEEDBACK ORIENTATION
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Michelle Hood, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Southport – Australia
Simone Aghajani, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Southport – Australia

VandeWalle (2003) proposed that dispositional goal orientations (learning or performance) influence
multiple dimensions of the feedback-seeking process. This study examined the extent to which students’
orientations toward feedback(utility, accountability, & social awareness) explain the relationships between
their achievement goal orientations and their approaches to study. Young adult tertiary students (N = 297;
Mage 20.11 years; 64% female) were surveyed regarding theirachievement goal orientations, feedback
orientation, and adaptive study strategies (persistence & effort). Results showed that stronger learningand
performance orientations were related to strongerorientations toward feedback as useful and something to be
acted on (accountability), which, in turn, were associated with moreadaptive study strategies. Stronger
performance orientation was related to stronger orientation touse feedback as a source ofothers’ views of the
self (social awareness), which, in turn, was related to less adaptive study strategies. Adaptive study strategies
are importantas they are associated with better achievement. These results show that it is important to
understand both students’ goal orientations as well as their orientations toward feedback in order to
understand their approaches to study. Fostering perceptions of feedback as useful and accountable, and
reducing the focus on social awareness uses of feedback, is likely to promote more adaptive approaches to
study.

2025

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2241
BALANCED TIME PERSPECTIVE AND PROACTIVE CAREER
BEHAVIOR IN YOUNG ADULTS: CAREER ADAPTABILITY
DIMENSIONS AS MEDIATORS?
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Yu-Jing Gao, Fu Jen University, Fu Jen University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China
Chi-Yeh Liu, Fu Jen University, Fu Jen University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

Youth employment difficulties are prevalent in the rapidly changing world nowadays. Being proactive life
designers,young people need to prepare for their school to work transition and get ready for their
employability. Balanced time perspective is an essential psychological trait for pursuit of an active and
meaningful career. And career adaptability is an important psychosocial resource for coping career
uncertainty. Herein, we consider balanced time perspective as a predictor of the proactive career behavior
and specific dimensions of career adaptability as mediators. This study examinedthe influence of balanced
time perspective and the incremental effect of career adaptability dimensions on the proactive career
behavior in a sample of Taiwanese undergraduates(N=202). Results indicated that individual’s balanced time
perspective has significant influence ontheir proactive career behavior and most of dimensions of career
adaptability (i.e. concern, curiosity, and confidence) have mediation effects on the relationship between
balanced time perspective and proactive behavior.To conclude, people with balanced time perspective
engage in proactive behaviors more and their career adaptability play an influential role for connecting
balanced time perspective and proactive behavior.

2026

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2245
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY OF PSYCHOLOGY: AESTHETIC
SCIENCE AS A POTENTIAL AREA OF PSYCHOLOGICAL
KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION*
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Pavel Sabadosh, Academy of Sciences, Moscow - Russian Federation

There is a growing attention actually paid to aesthetics from a variety of scientific disciplines: such new
fields as evolutionary aesthetics and neuroaesthetics are born during last two decades. Recently A.
Shimamura (2012) coined the term aesthetic science for this potential interdisciplinary area. Aesthetic
science will inevitably be focused around psychology for its central object is the aesthetic experience, a
consciousness phenomenon; virtually all psychology perspectives deal with the mystery of beauty and arts.
Yet psychological aesthetics isn’t fully aware of itself: it lays fragmented in these perspectives whose
approaches to the nature and function of aesthetic experience vary from sexual selection to self-actualisation.
On the positive side, aesthetic experience as a rather peripheral object for major psychology theories less
suits their core principles and constraints, thus different research facets can converge more freely. Despite
the apparent incompatibility of approaches we can integrate them by introducing the general function of
aesthetic experience: the evaluation of unconscious and conscious representations similarity. This function is
congruent with all major psychological approaches at once and thus binds them in one multifaceted vision of
aesthetic experience consistently explaining a vast array of beauty phenomena and artistic techniques
(Sabadosh, 2002; 2008; 2014). *The study is supported by RSF grant (project №14-28-00087), Institute of
Psychology RAS.

2027

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2247
EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ACT INTERVENTION IN A GREEKSPEAKING CHRONIC PAIN POPULATION AND THE NEED FOR
ADAPTATION TO A WEB-BASED INTERVENTION
F10. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psychotechnologies and life-long learning
Orestis Kasinopoulos, University of Cyprus, Nicosia – Cyprus
Vasilis Vasiliou, University of Cyprus, Nicosia – Cyprus
Michaella Paraskeva, University of Cyprus, Nicosia – Cyprus
Siamata Maria Karekla, University of Cyprus, Nicosia – Cyprus

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an empirically supported intervention for treating Chronic
Pain Patients, yet its effectiveness for some chronic conditions or when adapted to other languages, has not
been explored. An ACT group intervention was designed to explore the effectiveness of treating a Greek
speaking heterogeneous sample of Chronic Pain patients with the aim of increasing quality of life,
acceptance of pain and functionality. Sixty-nine patients were assessedand randomly assigned toan ACT or
control group (relaxationtechniques) for eight,90-minute, sessions. Results are currently being analysed and
follow-ups (6 and 12 month) are being completed. Low adherence rates and high attrition ratesobserved in
the study, howeverpoint to the direction of future modified interventions. Such modifications may include
web-based and smartphone interventions and their benefits in being implemented in chronic pain patients.

2028

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2249
YOUNG PEOPLE'S CITIZENSHIP ACTIVITY IN RELATION TO
THE PERSONAL TRAITS AND THE DIRECTION SELF AND
OTHER INTEREST
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Marita Kodeikina, Daugavpils University, Daugavpils - RTTEMA, Riga – Latvia
Mara Vidnere, Daugavpils University, Daugavpils - RTTEMA, Riga – Latvia

Nowadays in order to improve the democratic development the question of citizenship involvement is
becoming more important. Many researchers indicate that the future form, resources and social development
functions and activities will be determined by young people (Kennedy , 2006; Kerr , 1999 ; Torney - Purta ,
2003 , Ross , 2008). Most of the contemporary research ( Lewicka, 2005a, 2008; Torney-Purta, 2002, 2003)
based on social processes in the context of the local community, particularly focused on social relationships
(Malak - Minkiewicz , 1995; Krzywosz - Rynkiewicz & Zalewska, 2010). The aim of the research is to
define the readiness of young people in Latvia to get involved in citizenship activities in accordance with
personal traits and the direction of self and others interest. 360 students aged 11- 18, girls(180), boys(180)
from Latvia were examined with Citizenship Behavior Questionnaire Zalewska & Krzywosz – Rynkiewicz,
2011, NEO FFI Inventory ( P. T. Costa, R. R. McCrae), Self- and Other-Interest Inventory (SOII), Margaret
E. Gerbasi & Deborah A. Prentice,2013. The results show that students who are more pronounced towards
the others have more distinct desire to be actively involved in community social problems solutions and
show a higher average active participation and active citizenship. Also the study has shown what personality
traits promote young people's active citizenship and the direction of interests, their relative correlation.

2029

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2250
THE CONTEXTS AND TARGETS OF SOCIAL COMPARISONS: A
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL COMPARISONS IN LIFE
EVALUATIONS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Hyejeong Ahn, Chung-Ang University, Seoul - Republic Of Korea
Taeyun Jung, Chung-Ang University, Chung-Ang University - Republic Of Korea

The present study was conducted to explore which contexts induce social comparison and who the targets of
comparison are. Existing literature regarding social comparison did not focus on issues of target selection. In
particular, experiment-based studies were limited in identifying targets of comparison in natural situations.
At this, a qualitative study identifying natural social comparison contexts using free-response measurements
was designed. In-depth interviews were conducted on 8 young adults (4 females, 4 males, mean age: 32.3)
and this study was presented to them as a study on life satisfaction. Statements including contexts of social
comparison were selected and then narrative analysis was conducted. The main results are as follows. First,
social comparisons are actively made during situations, events, or periods when considerations regarding the
self-concept become active. Second, participants had a tendency to make comparisons with ambiguous
targets such as ‘average people’. Even with distinct comparison targets, they made comparisons based on
vague information. These results show that social comparison is a self-referential process and that the targets
of comparison are subjectively constructed. This infers that the theme of social comparison must be dealt
with as an issue associated with the self, and it is important to consider its situational context. Appropriate
methodologies should be developed to deal with more diverse situational social comparison contexts.

2030

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2252
THE ROLE OF EDUCATIVE RELATIONSHIP IN
REHABILITATION PROCESSES: A RESEARCH TO IMPROVE
THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN AUTISTIC PEOPLE
B14. Development and education - Developmental disorders in health
Orazio Licciardello, University of Catania, Catania – Italy
Maria Elvira De Caroli, University of Catania, Catania – Italy
Rossella Falanga, University of Catania, Catania – Italy
Vincenza Cucinotta, Ce.S.A.R.D., Centro studi, assistenza e riabilitazion disabili, Catania – Italy

The present research was carried out in order to improve what follows: 1) knowledge about psychoeducative treatments to a person with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs); 2) cognitive, emotional, and
relational capabilities of ASDs people involved; 3) professionals’ awareness about the importance of
emotional and relational areas in the rehabilitation process. In the framework of the Action-Research model
(Lewin, 1951), the research project is grounded on the awareness that the rehabilitation process is based on
the relationship, reciprocally sensed and negotiated, between professional and person with ASDs (Weick,
1995; Denzin& Lincoln, 2003).Ten people with ASDs and professionals involved in the rehabilitation
process were engaged. The project was articulated in three phases: ante and post phases were dedicated to
assess capabilities of ASDs people and attitudes showed by professionals toward them; intermediate phase
was dedicated to individual treatment for people with ASDs and meetings involving professionals. We
expect that the project, now in the intermediate phase, will contribute to develop a model functional to
improve the quality of rehabilitation processes, increasing the attention of professionals to the active
participation (Wehmeyer, 2010) of people with ASDs in relationships reciprocally built. Aiding people with
ASDs to improve their emotional, relational, personal wellbeing and self-determination is an unavoidable
goal to improve their quality of life (Schalock, 2007).

2031

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2253
OVERT AND COVERT PROCESSES IN INSIGHTFUL PROBLEM
SOLVING IN THE PUZZLE GAME OF “TANGRAM”
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Yoshiki Nakano, Akita University, Akita – Japan

“Tangram” is a puzzle game that consists of seven pieces of a triangle or a square. Problem-solvers of this
puzzle are presented a task of silhouette and required to make the same configuration by arranging the 7
pieces. The purpose of this study is to investigate an overt process and a covert process that are involved in
insightful problem-solving. Participants (N =20) were presented a silhouette of “lion” and required to
arrange the pieces to the configuration. While participants try to solve the problem, they evaluated a
possibility how they would be able to complete the task. This evaluation reflects a subjective prospect to
solving the problem. To measure covert evaluation, participants were presented two silhouettes that
combined two triangles in each. These combinations were right-angled triangle, parallelogram, or a
combination that was a part of the correct configuration. Under an instruction of a reaction time task,
participants were required to choose one which they thought more useful for the solution. The results of the
experiment indicated that the subjective prospect for a possibility of the solution was decreased over time. In
contrast a selected rate of the correct combination that was obtained from the reaction time task was
asymptotically increased. Those findings suggest that an overt process abruptly reaches an insight while
a covert process gradually gets closer to a solution in the problem-solving of Tangram.

2032

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2254
DISGUST PROCESSING AND OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE
TRAITS: A PILOT STUDY
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Riccardo Maria Martoni, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Manuela Ferrario, Polythecnic University ofi Milan, Milan – Italy
Paola Maria Vittoria Rancoita, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Simona Scaini, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan – Italy
Chiara Brombin, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy

Disgust processing (DP) has been investigated with questionnaires and many studies found a relationship
between Obsessive-Compulsive traits (OCT) and abnormal DP, but there is lack of evidences with more
objective physiological outcomes. 5 disgusting and 5 neutral pictures were shown to 31 healthy controls,
after a psychiatric screening, to elicit disgust reactions and to assess whether Skin Conductance Response
(SCR) was affected by individual OCT. Anxiety Sensitivity Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory-II, State
Trait Anxiety, Padua Inventory (PI) and Disgust Propensity and Sensitivity Scale-Revised were administered
to account for other psychopathological aspects. Latent Class Mixed Models (LCMM)were fitted on SCR to
(1) evaluate effects of disgusting stimuli, with respect to a neutral one, on physiological response modulation
and to (2) assess whether different homogeneous groups of subjects with similar observed trajectories may
be identified. LCMM suggested two latent classes based on OCT. In particular subjects characterized by
higher OCT, and especially within washer subgroup, once experienced disgust, showed longer SC Peak
Latencies than subjects with low OCT. We found that classes determined on the basis of OCT were different
on other psychopathological variables. These preliminary results seem to support the psychometric
suggestion that OCT, in particular “washing” traits, are related with an alterated DP.

2033

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2255
EVALUATION OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS ABOUT
ANTI-PSYCHOTIC TREATMENT IN OUTPATIENTS WITH
SCHIZOPHRENIA: RESULTS OF INSIGHT AND QUALITY OF
LIFE
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Michiko Miyamori, Tohoku Fukushi University, Miyagi – Japan
Mamoru Nakagaki, Medical Corporation, Nakagaki Hospital, Hokkaido – Japan
Suguru Iwano, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Hokkaido – Japan

Poor insight and quality of life (qol) was regarded as the most important factor contributing to antipsychotic
non-adherence in schizophrenia. We evaluated the effects of group psychotherapy about medication
management for outpatients with schizophrenia to improve insight and qol in the day hospital. Twenty-three
schizophrenic outpatients with a mean age of 44.9±11.9 years to receive 6sessions with medication
management module of the Social and Independent Living Skills (SILS) program which utilizing combined
psycho-education, social skills training, and homework strategies. They obtained informed-consent and
completed following questionnaires measured intervention outcome: The Schedule for Assessment of Insight
(SAI) and The Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale (SQLS). Between pre and post intervention differences
were determined using Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Significant differences with strong effect size was
observed SAI (r=-.73, 95% Cl: -4.10—-1.60) and moderate effect size was observed side effect on the SQLS
(r=-.56, 95% Cl: 1.23—6.21). Other subscales of theSQLS were unvaried. This study suggests that the SILS
program for medication management with group psychotherapy in the day hospital can result in
improvement of insight into disease and minimize uncomfortable side effect. Additional well-designed
studies are needed that verification experiments for improvement their skills in self-managed medication
participated.

2034

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2256
INFLUENCE OF KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS’ MORALITY ON
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Tokuko Kawasaki, Yamaguchi, University, Yamaguchi – Japan
Koji Kosugi, Yamaguchi, University, Yamaguchi – Japan
Noyuri Endo, Hosei, University, Tokyo – Japan
Rui Otsuka, Aoyama Gakuin, University, Tokyo – Japan

Recently, there has been growing interest in moral education. However, there is no well-established program
for systematic moral education in Japan. In Japanese kindergartens educational programs focus on overall
guidance of play, and formulation of educational programs is difficult because there is a tendency for
programs to reflect the personality of teachers. Also, childcare at kindergartens is mainly left to the
discretion of either public or private organizations leading to differences between kindergartens. We
conducted a survey of over 200 kindergarten teachers. We asked correspondents: (A) What kind of adult do
you want a child to become?, and, (B)As a teacher, what do you consider to be important when you are
resolving an argument between children? Respondents replied using free description.The replies were
categorized into several groups, and correspondence analysis identified some overall trends. By crossreferencing against the results of the rating scale used in our previous study (Kawasaki, et al., 2013) it was
possible to find a pattern in the free text data. By investigating whether moral education at kindergarten is
consistent with moral education at elementary school, and whether current programs for moral education
have been assembled in line with the progression of child development, this study is intended to provide
information which will aid proposals for cooperation between elementary schools and kindergartens.

2035

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2260
RECONCEPTUALISING EMPATHY: THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIRECT MEASURES IN UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOUR
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Lea-Ann Pileggi, University of Cape Town, University of Cape Town, Cape Town - South Africa
Susan Malcolm-Smith, University of Cape Town, University of Cape Town, Cape Town - South Africa

Empathy is a complex construct which plays a considerable part in guiding our behavioural preferences.
Recent years have seen much attention focussed on the relationship between empathy and aggressive
behaviour, particularly with regard to dispositionalaffectiveand cognitive empathy. Because of the contextspecificity of behaviour, we argue that direct measures of empathy are necessary to more comprehensively
understand this relationship. We compared findings of one direct measure of affective empathy (i.e.,
affective sharing), and one direct measure of cognitive empathy (i.e., theory of mind) to parent-report of their
child’s dispositional affective and cognitive empathy in a group of 78 South African children aged 11-13
years. Contrary to the expected significant positive correlations between affective and cognitive measures,
negative correlations were found between these, albeit not significant (i.e., r = -.15, p = .203, and r = -.17, p
= .203, respectively). This is cause for some concern, since research to date has mainly employed indirect
measures of dispositional empathy. Employing a framework for understanding empathic behaviour which
includes an element of regulatory measures in conjunction with affective and cognitive measures - both
direct and indirect - may well facilitate a more nuanced understanding of this relationship.

2036

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2263
PSYCHOLOGICAL PREDICTORS OF PROFESSIONAL SPORT
ACHIEVEMENT AMONG ELITE TAEKWONDO ATHLETES
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Olga Mitina, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Andrey Zhebrowsky, Lomonosov Moscow State University in Tashkent, Tashkent – Uzbekistan

The study was conducted to examine the individual characteristics which are predictors of success in sports
results among elite taekwondoathletes. Respondents were: 20 coaches, 50 athletes (professionals are member
of World TaekwondoFederation in Uzbekistan both gender in the age 20-25), 50 University students (having
the same age and gender as athletes and representing control group. On the first stage of the study the
personal characteristics which are important for achievements in Taekwondo were selected using the coaches
as experts: emotional stability, self-control, diligence, purposefulness. To determine these characteristics the
following methods were used: Hardiness survey, Big-five-Inventory, the Inventory of formal characteristics
of behaviour. Confirmed the hypothesis: There are gender differences in development of some psychological
traits along with the correlation between these traits. Top level male athletes are capable of greatendurance,
can control the situation and oneself better, more involved, ready to risk, and hardy. Female athletes have
significantly higher score on consciousness. Also we determined negative influence of sensor sensitivity on
professional important features: readiness to risk for female athletes and activity for males. Probably it can
be assumed as defense mechanism. The coaches selecting the athletes for elite team unconsciously using as
prognosis criteria namely features which were extracted by as significant for sport achievements.

2037

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2265
COUNSELOR CONFIRMATION BIAS: CAN THE INTERNET
SERVE AS A DEBIASING TOOL?
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
George Gharibian, The University of Memphis, Memphis - United States
Douglas Strohmer, The University of Memphis, Memphis - United States
Angela Izmirian, The University of Memphis, Memphis - United States

Among laymen and professionals the growing use of the Internet for easy access to information to make
decisions has made it important to examine how this easy access could impact the decision making
processes. More specifically this research study examined the impact of easy access to the information
through the Internet on counselors’ tendency to preferentially note confirmatory information when testing a
client hypothesis. In this study 31 participants from master’s and doctoral level counseling programs were
asked to select pieces of information from a client narrative that they felt were important in testing a
particular client hypothesis. Since participants in several previous studies showed a confirmation bias when
presented with this task, in this study participants were asked to search the Internet before selecting
information. The study posited two rival hypotheses: H1a, counselors will not show a bias toward selecting
confirmatory information if they search the Internet before selecting information from a client narrative to
evaluate a client hypothesis. The other hypothesis posited, H1b, counselors will continue to show a bias
toward selecting confirmatory information if they search the Internet before selecting information from a
client narrative to evaluate a client hypothesis. The results of this study showed that H1a hypothesis was not
supported and H1b hypothesis was supported. Easy access to information through the Internet did not
eliminate confirmation bias among counselors. Implications of this research for practice, education and
research are discussed.

2038

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2266
PARAMETER «HERMIT» AS AN INDICATOR OF POLITICAL
PREFERENCES
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behaviour
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation

In the report we consider particular results (interdisciplinary research) at the solution of the general problem
of studying of communications – dependences of acceptance (rejection) of the political party “United
Russia” and leaders on the “Hermit” parameter components like personality (personality type, the Oldham &
Morris method). Let’s consider three non-linear dependences close in form (dependences with a maximum
and a the general decreasing dynamics). Linear correlations are equal -0.09, -0.16, -0.18. Dependence of the
parameter "The acceptance of party United Russia" (Y) from the parameter "Type (B) Hermit" (X) as
comparative weightiness of the parameter Y for quarters on a scale X: X-1(Y=+1933); X-2(Y=+689); X3(Y=+10766); X-4(Y=-13759). Factor of the connection strength= 0.64 (feedback is weak = 0.25).
Coefficient of correlation= -0.09. Similar dependences are observed for the acceptance of the top officials of
the state (V.Putin, D.Medvedev), they only differ by the value of the dependent parameter for the 2nd or the
3rd quarts (maximum) and the 4th quart (-22150 и -22920) of independent parameter. Thus, it can be noted
that personality type affects political preferences. At the same time, political preferences, and, above all, the
acceptance of Vladimir Putin (Factor of the connection strength = 0.14), mostly do not define a type of
personality. The type of personality is a much more stable characteristics of human measured by other (not
political) spheres of life.

2039

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2267
COGNITIVE EFFECTS OF ICT (INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) USAGE IN TURKISH
YOUNG PEOPLE
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Mįne İmren, Uludağ University, Bursa – Turkey
Hasan Gürkan Tekman, Uludağ University, Bursa – Turkey

The purpose of this study is to show cognitive effects of ICT use in Turkish young people. Turkey has very
young population that adopts and consumes new technology rapidly. In spite of abundant research on social
or educational effects of ICT use, there is no investigation of cognitive effects of ICT and media multitasking
in Turkey.It is believed that using digital technologies affects cognitive improvement because the brain and
nervous system can change in response to environmental stimuli via neuroplasticity. According to the use-itor-lose-it hypothesis, training cognitive abilities can improve related brain structures. Investigations about
cognitive effects of ICT use mostly report improvement on working memory, executive functions, attention
and short term memory. However, some findings show impoverishment or no effects of ICT use on
cognition. In this study ICT use of the participants will be assessed by self-report included demographic
information, participants’ average daily and yearly amounts of using ICT and media multitasking. Cognitive
abilities will be assessed by the Continuous Performance Test (CPT), Verbal Fluency, and forward and
backward Digit Span. The expected results are poor performance in Forward Digit Span for heavy internet
users, high performance in CPT for heavy video gamers and high performance in Verbal Fluency, CPT and
backward Digit Span for heavy smartphone and computer users. Data collection and analysis are expected to
be completed by May.

2040

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2268
SUPPORTING COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILD
WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER USING HOME SNACK
TIMES—THROUGH INTEGRATION WITH A UNIVERSITY
CONSULTATION ROOM BASED ON THE “SCERTS” MODEL
B14. Development and education - Developmental disorders in health
Tsutomu Nagasaki, Jissen Women's University, Hino – Japan
Koki Yoshida, Elementary school, Mitake special support school, Morioka – Japan
Masafumi Nakano, Preschool, Special support school of Tokyo Gakugei University, Kodaira – Japan

The purpose of this study is to determine communication intervention goals for a five-year-old male child
with autism spectrum disorder based on “SCERTS model (Prizant et al,2006)” assessments and other
surveys. In addition, to use them in situations resembling snack time in a university counseling room and at
home, in order to provide support for the subject child and support the mother’s interaction with the subject
child, and to examine the adequacy of assessments of initial communications and support methods for
children with autism spectrum disorder. Subject was a 5-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder
(Child A) ,whose developmental age was 30 months. Based on the “SCERTS model” assessment,
intervention goal at university counseling room was determined as request snacks using two-word sentences.
In particular, “select a snack” and “select a drink.” Intervention goal at home for Child A were understand
directions using action words and use two-word requests in appropriate situations. Intervention period was
from May to next February. Results were as follow. At the university counseling room, for the intervention
periods, selection questions from main teacher(MT) were asked in the order Child A, mother, and peer. In
response to single word utterances by Child A, MT offered support to promote to add words by saying “Rice
cracker please, right?” and sub teacher delayed and performed partial prompting. After six months,
assessment level 3 (spontaneous use of single words) and assessment level 4 (imitation of two-word
sentences) responses began to be expressed in a stable fashion. At home, Child A’s changes were observed
while contrasting the changes at the university and at home. By June, Child A could spontaneously use
single words and two-word sentences to make selections in intervention sessions at the university. For the
baseline for intervention at home, which began simultaneously, however, Child A’s only expression was
“this one,” spoken while pointing at the item he had selected. It was not until November that he could make
selections spontaneously using single words and two-word sentences in a stable fashion.

2041

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2001 - 2500

P2269
PSYCHOLOGICAL TYPE OF THE RESPONDENT AS A KEY TO
UNDERSTANDING OF HIS/HER ANSWERS
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation

The positivistic sociology is focused on actions of people, sees objective reality "outside", inclines towards
quantitative data (quantitative measurements of social behaviour). The interpretive sociology is focused on
the sense people give to behavior, prefers qualitative data (perception of the researchers concerning, how the
people understand the environmental world). In the formulation of these approaches again we see the
opposition of quantitative and qualitative methods. Although this is not necessary. In case of interpretive
sociology we in essence understand as high-quality research "subject-subject" perceptions of respondents
and researchers. And those and others in every particular case – this is a personal psychological portrait. Two
problems arise: 1. How respondents estimate the reality according to their psychological characteristics. 2.
How researchers (subjectively) perceive the respondents understanding of the world, based on their
psychological characteristics. In the report the first task will be considered as a traditional scientific approach
with use of author's statistical methods (multiple comparison) reveals psychological features of groups of
respondents (a psychological portrait) answered to the questions of sociological questionnaire with nominal
questions. In the interdisciplinary research were studied attitudes to different nationalities, social groups,
certain politicians and also political activity, and the type of personality and tolerance.

2042

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2270
THE MEDIATING ROLE OF ONTOLOGICAL WELL BEING ON
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MALADAPTIVE SCHEMAS
AND DEPRESSION
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Duygu Kuzu Tasci, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul – Turkey
Omer Faruk Sımsek, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul – Turkey

Ontological well-being (OWB) is the evaluation of one’s life project within athree-time perspective. The
concept of OWB presupposes that every individual has a personal life project including the past, present, and
future parts and reacts emotionally to these parts. OWB, thus, operationalized as individuals’ affective
reactions when looking at these parts.The purpose of the current study is to examine the mediator role of
OWB on the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and depression. A non-clinical sample of 56
male and 196 female with ages ranging from 18 to 30 were examined using self-report measures including
the Young Schema Inventory, Ontological Well Being Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory as well as a
personal information questionnaire. The mediation hypotheses were supported by the findings. A path
analysis has shown that out of 14 possible early maladaptive schemas, social isolation, approval seeking,
entitlement, negativity, self-sacrifice and emotional deprivation are related to depression through OWB.
Although OWBdimensions haveall been found to have a relationship with depression, regret and nothingness
accounted for the most variance in depression scores. Results are expected to contribute to clinical area by
understanding the effect of schemas on depression through individuals’ evaluations of their life projects,
which underlines the importance of a narrative perspectivein an effective treatment of depression.

2043

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2272
DO WE AS EXPERTS NEGLECT CHILDHOOD NEGLECT?
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Ozge Sahin, Hacettepe University, Ankara – Turkey

Childhood neglect and abuse arecommon health problems in the World, and their prevalence is also high in
Turkey.Neglect occurs when a child’s core needs (e.g., nutrition, sheltering, health, education, and care) are
not met by the primary caregiver(s). On the other side, a child is abused when the actions that could harm the
development of the child. Both neglect and abuse have significant effects on children's cognitive, social,
emotional and physical development. These effects couldbe temporary but also permanent. When the field
practice (such as, hospitals and courthouses) is taken into account it is noteworthy to see that the cases of
physical and sexual abuse have been frequently reported. However,it is also known that theeffects of neglect
couldbe at least devastating asthe effects of abuse.The main purpose of this study is to review the childhood
neglect and abuse literature between 2000-2014 and determine the frequencies. When the various
databases(e.g., Science Direct and PsycARTICLES) reviewedit is considerable to notice that childhood
neglect has been studied less than childhood abuse by the researchers. In order to increase the awareness
about childhood neglect, it is suggested to conduct more research related to this issue.

2044

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2273
COGNITIVE FACTORS NECESSARY TO PROMOTE POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Kazuhiro Ikeda, Shokei Gakuin University, Natori-shi – Japan

This study examined whetherthe recall strategy or metacognition of negative events relate to post-traumatic
growth that refers to positive psychological changesexperienced as a result of a struggle with the trauma. A
total of 149 undergraduate students were asked to rate four items of cognitive characteristics for their
personal negative event: intrusive thinking, perspective, repetition of retelling, andimportance. Additionally,
participants were asked to rate 21 items of the Post-Traumatic Growth Scale thatcontained four factors:
“relating to others,”“new possibilities,”“personal strength,” and “spiritual change and appreciation for life”
(Cronbach’s coefficient alpha = .81, .67, .73, and .64, respectively).The results revealed thatfrequently
repeated and retold events facilitated “relating to others” as compared to less repeated events. Evaluating the
“importance” of events as high improved the overall efficiency of the post-traumatic growth system.
Retelling that included the positive perspective of eliminating negativity enhanced post-traumatic growth.

2045

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2276
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
AMBIGUITY TOLERANCE AND SIMILAR CONSTRUCTS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Takanari Tomono, Miyagi Gakuin Women's University, Sendai – Japan

The present study examined whether ambiguity tolerance (AT) is correlated with attitudes towards ambiguity
(ATA), dichotomous thinking (DT), interpersonal intolerance of ambiguity (IIA), and intolerance of
uncertainty (IU), and whether gender differences exist in these relationships. Participants were 175 college
students (50 men, 125 women) who completed the new Ambiguity Tolerance Scale (ATS), the Attitudes
towards Ambiguity Scale (ATAS), the Dichotomous Thinking Inventory (DTI), the Revised Interpersonal
Intolerance of Ambiguity Scale (IIAS-R), and the Short Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (SIUS). Correlation
analyses showed that for women, AT was significantly correlated with all other measures. On the contrary,
for men, AT only significantly correlated with positive ATA. Regarding the difference between AT and
other measures, there were significant gender differences in the correlations between AT and DT and AT and
positive ATA. Both correlations were stronger for women than they were for men. These results suggest that
gender differences exist in the relationships between AT and other similar constructs. Future detailed studies
should address these gender differences.

2046

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2277
STATISTICAL DEPENDENCES IN NONLINEAR PSYCHOLOGY
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation

We offer the new approach to understanding of the concept of statistical relation, that gives use of a method
of multiple comparison for quantile splittings of the data set on each measured psychological parameter.
Thus, it is necessary to refuse meaningly preliminary promotion of a hypothesis about the form of the
dependence (linear or any other concrete nonlinear dependence). That is, the method allows to determine for
an investigated matrix of the data both the form of dependences, and a degree of their expressiveness on
various pieces of test scales in the unified system of measurement of achievable norm of coefficients of the
connection strength resulting the analogues of individual correlation (dependence Х from X) accept values
close or equal an unit. Nonlinear properties of the psychological phenomena basically dominate in a difficult
psychological reality. It is demonstrated by our researches in the various areas of the psychology: 1.
Formation of semantic sphere of the child in a context of nonlinear psychology. 2. Positive parental feelings
in a context of nonlinear psychology. 3. Graphic representations of valuable relations of the person "IOthers" as the object of nonlinear psychology. 4. Studying of the personality trust crisis in a context of
nonlinear psychology. 5. Nonlinearity – the paradigm of pedagogical psychology. 6. System of requirements
to the teacher’s profession the as an object of synergetrics. 7. Stress as an object of nonlinear psychology.

2047

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2280
RESULTS OF A PILOT PROGRAM BASED ON LIFE SKILLS
TRAINING WITH ADOLESCENTS TO PREVENT THE USE OF
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND CANNABIS
F08. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Víctor José Villanueva Blasco, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Ángel Castro, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Eva Serós, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Juan Ramón Barrada, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain

Results document repeatedly the effectivity of life skills training in reducing drug abuse among young
people. Key components of the implemented program are: the development of life skills, the information
about drugs and the interactive methods of teaching-learning. It consists of 12 sessions plus 4
reinforcements, applied to adolescents between 13 and 15 years old, with an experimental group (n=37) and
a control group (n=84), and 4 take measurements: T1) before the application; T2) 6 months after the
application; T3) just after the reinforcement; and T4) 6 months after the finalization. Participants filled in a
battery of tests compiled from the BIP of European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction to
evaluate the selected variables. It was found that, although the patterns of the samples show a possible
beneficial effect of the program, the differences are not statistically significant. It is discussed the possibility
of this absence of significant effects to be due to the sample size, or, as many studies has evidenced, due to
the poor effect on their behavioural goals, in spite of the fact that these interventions reach their educational
goals. For this reason, it is important that the initiatives developed from the educative field are protected by
communitarian programs and global politics with a wide scope.

2048

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2284
RELATION BETWEEN PROBLEM BEHAVIOURS, DRUGS USE
AND ASSERTIVENESS IN ADOLESCENTS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Víctor J. Villanueva, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Ángel Castro, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Eva Serós, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Juan Ramón Barrada, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Yolanda Vellisca, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain

It has been proved that some problem behaviours are associated and that there are common risk factors, what
suggests the existence of a basic underlying constant and almost immutable framework. The goal of the
study is to confirm this relation and the role of the assertiveness in order to manage the peer pressure toward
the drug use or other problem behaviours. The sample consists in 121 adolescents between 13 and 16 years
old, with an experimental group (n=37), to which is applied a school prevention program, and a control
group (n=84), and with 4 take measurements (for T>1, only control): T1) before the application; T2) 6
months after the application of the sessions; T3) just after the reinforcement; and T4) 6 months after the
finalization. Participants filled in a battery of tests compiled from the BIP of European Monitoring Centre for
Drugs and Drug Addiction to evaluate the selected variables. It was found that the evaluated problem
behaviours are related to the drug use, and that the consumptions are associated (polydrug use) and related
with a greater frequency of them. The relation of the assertiveness with the problem behaviours is stable over
the time, but variable with the drug use, even though it is shown a possible greater effect in the ages of the
onset of the consumption. Not intervening to prevent the onset or maintenance over the time of the problem
behaviours, would lead to important problems for the individuals.

2049

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2290
COMPETENCIES AND INTERESTS OF CHILDREN IN
CHILDCARE
B11. Development and education - Temperament and individual differences
Maria Kypriotaki, University of Crete, Rethymnon - University of Crete, Rethymnon - Greece
Wassilios Fthenakis, University of Bremen, Bremen – Germany
Maria Markodimitraki, University of Crete, Rethymnon – Greece
Michalis Linardakis, University of Crete, Rethymnon – Greece

The aim of the present pilot research project is the standardization of KOMPIK [Kompetenzen und
Interessen von Kindern/Observating and promoting the competencies and interests of children in childcare
(Μayr, Bauer, Krause, & Irskens, 2009)] in the greek population. KOMPIK assesses the developmental
status of children in childcare aged three and a half to six and takes into account eleven different fields. Data
were collected directly by educators/caregivers in childcare facilities for 165 children aged 3,5-6 years old.
Ethical principles relating to basic individual safety requirements were met with regard to information,
informed consent, confidentially and the use of data. Confirmatory factor analysis models (CFA) were used
to test if the greek data fit adequately on the prespecified factors of the scale. Items with poor fit on the
factors were either eliminated (in cases where the items were not applicable to the greek population) or
modified (so as the items could describe the greek practice in a better way). In addition, the suggestions of
the modification indices were used to rephrase and retranslate some items so as to fit better in the
prespecified factors. The final CFA models fit the data adequately. After the modification of the items that
were suggested by the analyses the next phase of the project is to apply the modified scale to the final sample
of 800 subjects.

2050

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2292
PERSONALITY FACTOR AND THE PREFERENCE FOR ART
STYLE
C16. Culture and society – Other
YoSun Yoon, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju - Republic Of Korea
Seungbok Lee, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju - Republic Of Korea

This study examined the relationship between personality and the preference for art style. In the two studies,
we used the International Personality Item Pool (Goldberg, 1999) for categorizing and measuring personality
of participants. After performing IPIP, Participants rated their preference for the art styles, Surrealism and
Baroque art in the first study, and Expressionism, Symbolism and Rococo art in the second study. We found
the significant positive relationship between Openness and Baroque art, Neuroticism and Expressionism art.
We also found the negative relationship between Agreeableness and Surrealism, Agreeableness and Rococo
art. Conscientiousness and Rococo art were also significantly negatively related. In case of Symbolism, there
was weak negative correlation with Neuroticism. Symbolism and Expressionism could be explained
‘expression of emotion and desire’. It means the people with high score of Neuroticism prefer the expression
of their negative emotions. Agreeableness is the ability to maintain relationships with other people. It can be
explained that Agreeableness has negative relationship with Surrealism, which describe things that can’t be
real.

2051

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2293
WHO LEADS WHOM? – DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF
PROFESSIONAL LEADERS ON CHANGE CLIMATE IN HEALTH
CARE TEAMS
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Daniel Schwarzkopf, Center for Sepsis Control and Care, Jena University Hospital, Jena – Germany
Jörg Felfe, Helmut Schmidt University, Hamburg – Germany
Frank Bloos, Jena University Hospital, Jena – Germany

Previous research has shown that leadership effects organizational learning via psychological safety (PS) as a
mediating team climate variable. Health-care teams are often characterized by parallel hierarchies. The aim
of our study was to investigate the contextual effect of thisspecific leader-follower constellation on the
leadership, safety and learning relationship. Attending physicians have authority to issue medical directives
for residents and nurses.Additionally they have staff-related authority (e.g. allocation and training) for
residents. Among nurses, staff related authority is in the hands of head-nurses. We expected that the effect of
leadership style on PS and consequently organizational learning would be stronger, if theleadershave staff
authority. Survey data were collected among residents and nurses of 26 intensive care units. Leadership style
was operationalized by inclusive leadership (IL), organizational learning by change climate (CC).
Confirming our hypothesis: 1.) Attendings’ IL had stronger effects for residents compared to nurses on PS (β
= 0.36 vs. β = 0.21) and CC (β = 0.47 vs. β = 0.25). 2.) Among nurses, head nurses’ IL had stronger effects
than attendings’ IL on PS (β = 0.23 vs. β = 0.13) and CC (β = 0.34 vs. β = 0.14). Results show that
leadership style especially enhances PS and organizational learning if the leader has staff authority.Our
findings deepen the understanding of leadership effects in health-care teams and might also apply to other
settings with parallel hierarchies.

2052

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2294
STRESS AS AN OBJECT OF NON-LINEAR PSYCHOLOGY
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Sergey Dostovalov, Kurgan State University, Kurgan - Russian Federation

In this report we shall consider results of psychological research, in which center as the main idea is stress
and its display depending on other parameters. This deadly embrace points to insufficiency of linear models
in psychology. But using the M.Basimov author's method (multiple comparison of quintile object partition),
it was revealed a row of strong nonlinear dependencies between investigated variables. In research 12 key
parameters were considered and 13 parameters derivative of them – received from 12 primary ones with the
help of arithmetic operations when the result of application of operation has psychological sense: The stress
index turned out to be difficult for analyses, as the main amount of dependencies between stress and other
parameters are not straight (1 dependency), but based on values of derivatives (13 dependences). Such
dependences are easy for interpretation, presenting changes of the parameter in the unit of stress (8
dependences). It is possible to note the following feature of the variable “Stress”: 1) The stress always acts as
an independent variable or as a component of an independent variable; 2) As an independent variable in the
pure state the stress is represented only once; 3) In other cases the stress is included into an independent
variable or as a factor of age (5 times) or as the value on which shares other parameter (8 times). All this
allows interpreting stress as an object of nonlinear psychology and recognizing its deep essence.

2053

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2001 - 2500

P2299
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE MOTIVATED
STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING QUESTIONNAIRE (MSLQ)
AMONG ITALIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Maria Giulia Olivari, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Andrea Bonanomi, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Elena Gatti, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Emanuela Confalonieri, Catholic University of Milan, Milan – Italy

The Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ; Pintrich & DeGroot,1990) is one of the most
used instruments to assess self-regulated learning. In Italy, the psychometric properties of the MSLQ have
not been investigated, although its frequent use. The aim of this research was to investigate MSLQ
psychometric properties in an Italian high school sample (N=700; 54.1% males; Mage=14.85 years,
S.D.age=0.87). Firstly, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted, resulting in a 25-item 5-factor solution.
Secondly, a confirmatory factor analysis was performed to study the replicability of the factor structure
obtained by EFA, providing good fit indices (c2=751.924, df=265, p=0.000; CFI=0.923, RMSEA=0.051).
Alpha coefficient were computed, showing a good internal consistency. Finally, a multigroup confirmative
analyses proved the gender invariance of the instrument. The final Italian version of MSLQ comprised 25
items and showed a 5-factor solution: Self-Efficacy (8 items), Intrinsic Value (5 items), Learning Strategies
(6 items), Test Anxiety (3 items) and Self-Regulation (3 items). The five original factors identified by
Pintrich & DeGrooth (1990) are still present in the Italian version, providing the opportunity to assess the
same constructs throughout a shorter and easier instrument. Our 25-item Italian version of MSLQ represents
a useful, reliable, and valid measure to assess high school student motivation and the main factors underlying
the learning processes.

2054

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2001 - 2500

P2301
STRESS AS THE REASON OF THE SELF-REALIZATION AND
INTERPERSONAL TRUST
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Sergey Dostovalov, Kurgan State University, Kurgan - Russian Federation

The research of stress. It was being investigated a row of accompanying variables, but there is no strong
linear relations has been discovered. Two Dependences from LL/STR (The desired life expectancy on the
index of stress):1. Dependence of the parameter “The degree of self-realization for today” (LR) from the
parameter “The desired life expectancy on the index of stress” (LL/STR) as comparative weightinesses of
the parameter LR for quinters on a scale LL/STR: LL/STR-1 (LR=-126); LL/STR-2 (LR=+539); LL/STR-3
(LR=-1679) LL/STR-4 (LR=-117); LL/STR-5 (LR=+498) Factor of the connection strength = 0.83
(feedback = 0.30) Coefficient of correlation = 0.01 2. Dependence of the parameter “Interpersonal trust” (IT)
from the parameter “The desired life expectancy on the index of stress” (LL/STR) as comparative
weightinesses of the parameter IT for quinters on a scale LL/STR: LL/STR-1 (IT=-173); LL/STR-2
(IT=+126); LL/STR-3 (IT=+644) LL/STR-4 (IT=-862); LL/STR-5 (IT=+45) Factor of the connection
strength = 0.53 (feedback=0.20) Coefficient of correlation = 0.01 In dependence of the parameter IT
(Interpersonal trust) on the value of interdependence of LL/STR (The desired life expectancy on the index of
stress) is observed a sharp recession of interpersonal trust at the transition from the 3rd to 4-th quinter on the
scale LL/STR (with +644 up to -862 on a scale of comparative weightiness). All this allows interpreting
stress as an object of nonlinear psychology and recognizing its deep essence.

2055

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2001 - 2500

P2306
FATHERHOOD IN FAMILIES WITH A TYPICAL AND A CHILD
WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Panagiota Tsigou, University, University of Crete, Rethymnon – Greece
Maria Kalesiou, University, University of Crete, Rethymnon – Greece
Maria Kypriotaki, University, University of Crete, Rethymnon – Greece
George Kypriotakis, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas - United States

The study aims to explore the beliefs between parents of typically developing children and parents of
children with special educational needs (SEN) towards the engagement of fathers in their children’s lives.
There has been increasing interest in fatherhood in the last decades, as fathers serve important roles in child
development and care. The total participants’ pool was comprised by parents of children without SEN that
attend the nursery school and parents of children with SEN which attend Special nursery and integration
classrooms. Forty (43%) parents were parents of children without SEN and 53 (57%) were parents of
children with SEN. Parents were administered a structured questionnaire, which was designed to assess
parental beliefs towards fatherhood and father’s contribution to their children’s lives. The items of the scale
was developed by Fthenakis (1998). Ethical approval was granted by the Ethics Committee of the University
of Crete. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to examine the factor structure of the scale.
The results of the study revealed that fathers of children with SEN contribute less to their child’s education
and development. Interventions can broadly promote family well-being by focusing on father’s adaptation to
their child’s condition and a more active involvement in their lives.

2056

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2001 - 2500

P2307
UNDERSTANDING OF THE REASONS OF A CONDITION OF
THE CHILD AS AN OBJECT OF NON-LINEAR PSYCHOLOGY
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Elena Padurina, Kurgan State University, Kurgan - Russian Federation

At studying of parental feelings we had been chose as the important reason influencing parental feelings
parameter “Understanding of the reasons of a condition of the child” (X). Similar image (dependences with a
maximum) depend on parameter (X) 7 parameters. And for one a maximum symmetric: Dependence of the
parameter "Indiscriminateness – insistence" (Y) from the parameter (X) as comparative weightiness of the
parameter Y for quarters on a scale X: Х-1 (Y= -1865); Х-2 (Y= +6719); Х-3 (Y= +471); Х-4 (Y= -2148)
Factor of the connection strength (SV) = 0.87 (feedback is weak = 0.12) Coefficient of correlation (R) = 0.03 And for the others maximum is cut off on the right, i.e. at comparison of extreme quarters it is possible
to note the general increase. Dependence of parameter “Estimation of the child the parent” (Y) from
parameter X: X-1 (Y= -2645); X-2 (Y= +830); X-3 (Y= +3994); X-4 (Y= -202) SV=0.54 (SV’=0.33);
R=0.18 Similar dependence on parameter X is found out by 5 more parameters of our research: “Rendering
of emotional support”; “The general self-appraisal of the child”; “Ability to influence a condition of the
child”, “Positive feelings to the child, caused by its advantages and achievements”, "Absence of cooperation
– cooperation". The received results allow to speak about influence of understanding of the reasons of a
condition on parental feelings not so much on the basis of the linear relations, but in much larger degree on
the basis of non-linear dependences.

2057

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2311
POSITIVE FEELINGS TO THE SPOUSE AS TO THE PARENT AS
AN OBJECT OF NON-LINEAR PSYCHOLOGY
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Elena Padurina, Kurgan State University, Kurgan - Russian Federation

At studying of positive parental feelings us has been chosen as the important reason influencing parental
feelings, parameter “Positive feelings to the spouse as to the parent” (X). From it is identical (dependences
with a minimum, cut off at the left; the general increase) three parameters. Dependence of the parameter
"Absence of cooperation – cooperation" (Y) from the parameter (X) as comparative weightiness of the
parameter Y for quarters on a scale X: Х-1 (Y=-599); Х-2 (Y=-5724); Х-3 (Y= +706); Х-4 (Y=+4461)
Factor of the connection strength = 0.77 (0.22) Coefficient of correlation = 0.19 Similar dependence under
the form X depend on parameter two more parameters: "Pugnic emotional orientation", "General selfestimation of the child". Despite the big positive dynamics (1 and 4 quarters of an explanatory variable) it is
necessary to note initial reduction of effect variables (on 2 quarter we observe a minimum). That is the first
(from 3) the step of growth of positive feelings to the spouse as to the parent promotes not to increase, and
reduction of dependent parameters, and only after valley passage, for the greatest values of independent
parameter (4 quarter) we receive values of dependent parameters considerably surpassing initial. Thus, only
the greatest positive feelings to the spouse as to the parent, give a positive effect, and insignificant increases
in this feeling lead to return result, forcing to reflect on non-linear character of display of the given feelings.

2058

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2001 - 2500

P2313
HOW DOES HOPE SURVIVE, IF ONE'S FUTURE IS
THREATENED? :THE CONCEPT OF HOPE AND HAPPINESS IN
ADVENTITIOUSLY BLINDED ADOLESCENTS
F08. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Sadida Fatin Aruni, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta – Indonesia

The pursuit of happiness is one of the individual supreme goals in life. The accomplishment of this goal
depends strongly on hope. Hope will flourish and survive if supported with a clear and steady pathway and
life. However, what if the life we are living feels so hard and our future is threatened? Is an individual able to
find hope? How is an individual able to find happiness in conditions of limitation and hardship? This study is
aimed to investigate, seek insight and to better understand the experience of hope and the concept of hope
and happiness among subjects in which life circumstances challenge the phenomenon of hope, where the
present is difficult and a bright future appears threatened. The data is collected by in depth interviews
involving four adventitiously blinded adolescents. Subject will be asked about their concept of hope and
happiness in cultural context and the data will be analyzed using indigenous psychological approach. This
study has the potential to enhance the understanding of an individual’s personal experience of hope in
cultural context which in turn may contribute to a more effective counsellor-client relationship.

2059

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2001 - 2500

P2315
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND FATHERS
ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIPS: TWO CASE STUDIES
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Maria Markodimitraki, University, University of Crete, Rethymnon – Greece
Maria Kypriotaki, University, University of Crete, Rethymnon – Greece

The aim of the present qualitative study is to explore fathers’ feelings, adaptation and engegement in child
care and also their relationships with the family members and social network. Qualitative research project
was conducted using a purposing sampling technique and semi-structured interviews (ten interviews in each
case study) to examine the experiences of fathers of children with ASD from child’s birth until now. The
experiences of the fathers included their feelings after the diagnosis and in different transition-phases,
perceptions towards disability, father-child relationship, father-mother relationship, relationships with other
siblings, grandparents and relatives, programs and relationship with the specialists, educators and with social
network, worries about the child’s future etc.). Ethical principles relating to basic individual safety
requirements were met with regard to information, informed consent, confidentially and the use of data.
Results showed that fathers are engaged in child care and intervention program. Fathers also consider the
relationships with spouse and social network as crucial, suggesting that they often experience lack of
services. Difficulties in fathers’ adaptation and engagement are discussed and recommendations for future
research are provided, so that they can be supported in early stages.

2060

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2001 - 2500

P2318
FORMATION OF PERSONAL QUALITIES OF TEACHER
PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY IN DIFFERENT CULTURE
SPHERES
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Mara Vidnere, Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy, Riga – Latvia
Sandra Rone, Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy, Riga – Latvia

A successful teaching career starts with a research into a teacher’s mission and conformity with the teaching
profession, or awareness of teacher professional development. The objective of the research is to define the
attributes of teacher psychological profile and professional development, and compare them in two
environments – Russia and Latvia.Research methods: the research was carried out in 2014. 201 teachers
from Latvia and 376 teachers from Russia (Smolensk) with various length of service (0-5 years, 6-15 years
and over 16 years) participated in the study. Methodology: "Formation of Teacher Professional
Development" (author A.K.Markova), factors: sociability, organisation, subject orientation, intelligence,
approval motivation) and "Teacher’s Psychological Profile" (priority values, psycho-emotional state, selfevaluation, teaching style). Data was processed with "Statistika-6 (Latvia) and SPSS-17 in Smolensk.
(Marked correlations are significant at p<,0500,Approximate Probabilities for Post Hoc Tests Error:Between
MS=3,4905,df=340,Kruskal-Wallis testH(1,N=573)=12,28604 p=,0005). Results: Teachers from Latvia
displayed more pronounced differences regarding teacher personality development: subject orientation;
intelligence; approval motivation. With respect to professional development, teachers from Latvia displayed
more positive attitude to children and a more pronounced democratic teaching style. Moreover, depending on
the length of service, teachers displayed differences in professional development. Statistical data processing
allows identify 3D correlations. Discussion: Although both countries have had similar cultural and historical
experience, the development of democracy in Latvia has outlined positive attributes of teacher personality
and professional development, which help to create teachers’ professional identity. Further study develops
and adapts methodology for professional quality standards applicable to teachers in higher education.

2061

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2324
NON-LINEAR RELATION OF CONVICTION IN FAVOUR OF
THE WORLD AND COMMUNICATIVE TOLERANCE
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Irina Nikolaeva, Kurgan State University, Kurgan - Russian Federation

The analysis of relations (data set of I.Nikolaeva's research) 10 parameters of tolerance (Y) (V.Boyko's
technique) from the parameter “Favour of the world” (X) (R.Janoff-Bulman’s technique) has shown
synergetic influence of the last on 4 parameters of the tolerance, described by dependences with a minimum.
For calculations was use M.Basimov’s author's method. Dependence of parameter “The Categoriality or
conservatism in estimations of other people” (Y) from parameter X as comparative weightiness of parameter
Y for quarters on scale X: X-1 (Y=+1730); X-2 (Y=-28); X-3 (Y=-4477); X-4 (Y=+1591). Factor of the
connection strength = 1.07 (feedback is weak=0.33).Coefficient of correlation = 0.04. The minimum values
on a scale Y are observed for the second average level on a scale X. Dependence of parameter “General
communicative tolerance” (Y) from parameter X: X-1 (Y=+385); X-2 (Y=+21); X-3 (Y=-3095); X-4
(Y=+1832). Factor of the connection strength = 0.73 (0.07). Coefficient of correlation = 0.23. Similarly
tolerance parameters depend on parameter “Favour of the world”: “General communicative tolerance”,
“Aversion or misunderstanding of individuality of other person” and “Use of as the standard at an estimation
of behaviour and a views of other people”. Thus, “Favour of the world” only at high values (4 quarter)
defines a tolerance high level while dynamics with 1 on 3 quarter “FW” is characterised by tolerance
decrease, especially sharp on 3 quarter – a zone of a minimum of tolerance.

2062

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2001 - 2500

P2328
VALUE CHARACTERISTIC "I" AS OBJECT OF NON-LINEAR
PSYCHOLOGY
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Irina Nikolaeva, Kurgan State University, Kurgan - Russian Federation

Unilateral non-linear relations of parameter “Value characteristic "I"” (Y) (R.Janoff-Bulman’s technique)
and parameters of “others” in private world (X) (“I and others” technique by I.Nikolaeva) are found out. For
calculations was use M.Basimov’s author's method. Results: 1. Dependence of parameter “Value
characteristic "I"” (Y) from parameter “Total associated "others"” (X) as comparative weightiness of
parameter Y for quarters on scale X1: X-1 (Y=+33); X-2 (Y=-5582); X-3 (Y=-210); X-4 (Y=+1270). Factor
of the connection strength = 1.08 (feedback (X1 from Y) = 0.04). Coefficient of correlation = 0.19. High
value Self is connected with minimum and the maximum quantity remembered others. Despite the general
increase (with +33 to +1270) in 2 quarter the minimum value Self (-5582) is observed. 2. Dependence of
parameter Y from parameter “Quantity of others, valued "above I "” (X) is similar (only a minimum now in
3 quarter): X-1 (Y=-43); X-2 (Y=+226); X-3 (Y=-1601); X-4 (Y=+2519). Factor of the connection strength
= 0.54 (0.04). Coefficient of correlation = 0.10. 3. Dependence of parameter Y from parameter “Quantity "of
others" – "antiideals"” (X): X-1 (Y=+498); X-2 (Y=+2004); X-3 (Y=-5029); X-4 (Y=+17). Factor of the
connection strength =1.18 (0.11). Coefficient of correlation = -0.07. Average quarts of quantity of
“antiideals” predict opposite values of value Self. Quantity of “antiideals” “I” cause fluctuations of value
characteristic (a maximum in 2 quarter, a minimum in 3 quarter).

2063

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2001 - 2500

P2329
NON-LINEAR RELATION OF DURABILITY AND SUBJECTIVE
REMOTENESS FROM “WORST OTHERS”
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Irina Nikolaeva, Kurgan State University, Kurgan - Russian Federation

The analysis of relations of parameters Hardiness Survey (S.Maddi) and parameter (X) “Subjective
remoteness "I" from those who is worse "I"” (I.Nikolaeva) am spent by a method of M.Basimov. Is found
non-linear dependence (with a minimum) 3 parameters hardiness from Х. 1. Dependence of parameter
“Involvement” (Y) from X as comparative weightiness of parameter Y for quarters on scale X: X1(Y=+4749); X-2(Y=-3200); X-3(Y=-951); X-4 (Y=+1459). Factor of the connection strength = 1.10
(feedback (X from Y) = 0.12). Coefficient of correlation = 0.10. Extreme quarters – affinity and remoteness
“I” from those who is worse than me predicts a high involvement into an event. Thus the general decrease
(with +4749 to +1459) is accompanied by a deep minimum of an involvement into an event (-3200) in the
second quarter X. 2. Dependence of parameter “Control” (Y) from X is similar: X-1(Y=+4868); X-2(Y=3735); X-3(Y=-928); X-4 (Y=+1062). Factor of the connection strength = 1.16 (0.14). Coefficient of
correlation = 0.12. Extreme quarters (especially 1) Х are connected with feeling of high control over an
event, average quarters – with low feeling of control (2 quarter – a deep minimum). 3. Dependence of
parameter “Risk acceptance” (Y) from X is similar (only a minimum now in 3 quarter): X-1(Y=+2588); X2(Y=-142); X-3(Y=-2422); X-4(Y=+594). Factor of the connection strength = 0.70 (0.16). Coefficient of
correlation = -0.03. Maximally high durability have opposing “worst”, and especially identifying with
"worst".

2064

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2001 - 2500

P2335
HOW PRIMING NATIONAL VS OTHER COLLECTIVE
NARCISSISM IMPACTS INTERGROUP ATTITUDES:
MINORITY ANSWER TO MAJORITY’S NARCISSISM
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Mihaela Boza, Universitatea Al. I. Cuza Iasi, Iasi – Romania

In two experiments I test the impact of priming national (first experiment) or participants’ reference group of
choice (second experiment) collective narcissism on intergroup attitudes. Collective narcissism leads to
negative intergroup attitudes (De Zavala et all, 2013).I assume that majority has a narcissistic orientation and
minority can influence majority ‘s attitude by complying to its narcissism in two ways: flattering (for
superiority dimension) or making itself useful (exploitativeness dimension). Participants first fill in a
collective narcissism scale to prime them and to measure an independent variable. Then they receive the
manipulation of the minority point of view (flattering, being a useful “resource”, or control) and then fill in
intergroup attitudes measures consisting on a indirect measure (error choice technique), social distance scale,
semantic differentiator and list of attributes. The results of first experiment show that both manipulations
(flattery and being useful) improve intergroup attitudes with stronger effects for low narcissism group. The
manipulation “being useful” showed significant effects on all four attitude measures. In second experiment
there were no significant effects of manipulation or narcissism level. In conclusion, when primed with the
collective narcissism of a majority group vs other reference group, participants’ attitudes towards minority
may be influenced by the minority’s appropriate message for a narcissist social partner.

2065

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2001 - 2500

P2339
COPING STYLE AND INFORMATION NEEDS AMONG PEOPLE
SUFFERING FROM PRIMARY HYPERTENSION: RECIPROCAL
RELATIONSHIPS OVER TIME
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Patrizia Steca, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Erika Rosa Cappelletti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Francesca Cesana, Azienda Ospedaliera Niguarda Ca' Granda, Milan – Italy
Marco D'Addario, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Andrea Greco, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Maria Elena Magrin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Massimo Miglioretti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Dario Monzani, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Luca Pancani, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Marcello Sarini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Marta Scrignaro, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Luca Vecchio, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Cristina Giannattasio, Azienda Ospedaliera Niguarda Ca' Granda, Milan – Italy

Introduction: Patients with chronic diseases need appropriate information in order to take meaningful choices
about their future, but these information should be focused on patient’s peculiar characteristics to be really
effective. Research has highlighted the importance of the identification of patients’ information needs and
their psychological correlates, in order to create tailored health communication interventions aimed at
enhancing the effectiveness of the information provided. A promising construct that can help to explain
patients’ specifics needs for health information is coping. Objective: The main aim of the study was to
examine whether styles of coping interact with information needs in a population affected by primary
essential hypertension. Methods:The study sample included 223 patients (42.6% women with a mean age of
54.60 years). Patients were asked to completea set of self-report questionnaires three times over 12
months.To test for the directionality of relationships linking coping style to information needs, cross-lagged
path analyses were applied using Mplus. Results: Assertive coping was strongly related to the need of
information about the disease and about behavioral habits over time. No significant relationships were found
between needs and reframing/avoidance coping. Conclusion: Findings have important implications for
health-care providers in order to implement educational programs that could be more effective for each
specific patient.

2066

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2001 - 2500

P2340
EDUCATION FEE AS THE REASON OF TYPOLOGICAL
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE STUDENT
B16. Development and education – Other
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Polina Basimova, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Olga Basimova, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation

In the report is represented an application of the author's method "Multiple comparison" (M.Basimov) at the
joint analysis of data (nominal and interval). Depending the respondents' University admission (4 variants)
there were three non-degenerate groups: the budgetary vacancies admission contest (73.3%), target referral
(7.7%), non-budgetary vacancies admission (paid education) (15.3%). These groups are among 32 groups (4
questions) were compared on interval (psychological and sociological) parameters. (1). The budgetary
vacancies admission contest students is not notable for a prevalence of a particular type. (2). Students entered
the University on target referral are characterized with prevalence of following types: "Vigilant"
(comparative weightiness=+415), "Altruistic" (+397) and "Sensitive" (+248). (3). The most peculiar
representatives of the group were the students, entered the University for getting paid education. They are
characterized by the prevalence of personality types with the sign "-" (unusual): "Serious" (-798), "Active" (603), "Vigilant" (-490), "Faithful" (-451). For group are also expressed, half of the sociological parameters
(9 of 18): "Influence of Education Fee for Specialty Choice" (+1175), "Parents Influence for Specialty
Choice" (+916), "Need for the Acquisition of Useful Contacts and Coat-tails During the University
Education" (+603); "Attitude to the specialty training" (-1122) – strongly negative, "Parents Approval the
Specialty Choice" (-1148).

2067

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2001 - 2500

P2341
THE ROLE MIDDLE ITEM ON PERFORMANCE IN 2-BACK
TASK
A12. General issues and basic processes - Intelligence and cognitive functioning
Kairi Kreegipuu, University of Tartu, Tartu – Estonia
Ainika Jakobson, University of Tartu, Tartu – Estonia
Maria Tamm, University of Tartu, Tartu – Estonia
Merle Havik, University of Tartu, Tartu – Estonia
Vahur Ööpik, University of Tartu, Tartu – Estonia
Saima Timpmann, University of Tartu, Tartu – Estonia
Andres Burk, University of Tartu, Tartu – Estonia
Jüri Allik, University of Tartu, Tartu – Estonia

In a 2-back task observer is required to decide whether a currently presented item matches or not to the item
presented 2 presentations back. The task involves both, maintenance and manipulation of information and
has been shown to relate more strongly to more complex working memory tasks than simpler memory tasks.
We had two main goals: (1) to test the validity of the 2-back task by looking at its correlations with other
well-established (working) memory tasks (i.e., digit span, backward digit spam and operation span tasks) and
(2) to test how resistant the performance in 2-back task is to interference induced by lures at the position n-1.
Twenty young healthy fit men took part in a bigger experimental study on perseverance of cognitive
processing under exercise and hot climate. Here we present preliminary data from a baseline-session. The
lures were either matching exactly items n-2, n or both. As expected, the performance in 2-back task with
consonants as stimuli depended on items held in memory (n-1). ANOVA indicated that n-1 had an effect on
solution probability [F(3, 3156)=4.76, p=.003] and response time (RT) [F(3, 3156)=14.71, p<.00001] of the
task. The most difficult was to choose between an “old” and a “new” when the stimulus n-1 matched exactly
the currently presented item (n). The same conclusion was the easiest when the n-1 matched exactly the item
n-2 (solution probabilities .84 and .95, respectively; p=.002, Tukey post-hoc test,). RT showed that
discovering correctly the “old” response was the quickest choice (714.4 ms) when also the n-1 matched both,
items n and n-2. The most difficult was to decide, again, when n-1 repeated n (1059.9 ms, significantly
different from threefold presentation, Tukey post-hoc test, p<.00001). The pattern speaks for powerful
maintenance that in some cases, especially when the current stimulus matches exactly the previous item,
interferes with necessary memory manipulations.

2068

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2001 - 2500

P2342
PSYCHOLOGICAL NATURE OF SOCIAL MOTIVES OF
UNIVERSITY ADMISSION
B16. Development and education – Other
Mikhail Basimov, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Polina Basimova, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Olga Basimova, Russian State Social University, Moscow - Russian Federation

In the report is represented an application of the author's method "Multiple comparison" (M.Basimov) at the
joint analysis of data (nominal and interval). Let’s consider the most interesting 4 motives of university
admission (nominal responses) within the interval (psychological and sociological) of the parameters of the
research. (1). The motive of "Temporary Method of Escaping the Military Service" (8% of respondents) in
psychological terms reveals the first "Idle type" (comparative weightiness = 660). In addition to the
sociological content can be noted with the sign "-" (unusual for respondents): "Prestigiousness of the
Specialty Outside of City" (-838). (2). The motive of "Prestige of Studying in this University" (5% of
respondents) in psychological terms reveals first of all "Aggressive type" (310). In the sociological content:
"Attitude to Specialty Training" (683), "Parents Approval the Specialty Choice" (581), the "-" Influence of
Education Fee for Specialty Choice" (-413).(3). The motive of "The University was close to home" (13.3%
of respondents) in psychological terms reveals the "-" first of all "Idiosyncratic" (-569) and "Active" (-565)
types. In the sociological content: “Parents Approval the Specialty Choice" (-856), "Attitude to Specialty
Training" (-504). (4). Motive "No Other Institutions to Enter after Graduating School" (6% of respondents)
reveals an Unscrupulous type (-477), and Unwilling to Work in the Field of Chosen Specialty (-493).

2069

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2001 - 2500

P2344
THE PERCEIVED STRESS-AT-WORK SCALE
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Francesco Marcatto, University of Trieste, Trieste – Italy
Lisa Di Blas, University of Trieste, Trieste – Italy
Ornella Luis, Municipality of Trieste, Trieste – Italy
Donatella Ferrante, University of Trieste, Trieste – Italy

Psychometric instruments developed in order to assess work-related stress at organizational level, such as the
HSE-MS Indicator Tool, are usually very effective at identifying those domains of work design that, if not
properly managed, can expose workers to high stress risk. These instruments, however, usually lack a
measure of workers’ perception of stress at work, which is usually the output of individual level instruments
such as the ERI-Q. The aim of the present study was to investigate some psychometric properties of a new
short scale for assessing workers’ perception of stress at work, to be used along with organizational level
questionnaires. A sample of public sector employees (N = 883) received a booklet containing the ERI-Q
(long version), the HSE-MS Indicator Tool, and the new 4-item perceived stress-at-work scale. Results
showed a high reliability level of the perceived stress-at-work scale (Cronbach’s alpha = .80) and satisfying
concurrent correlation with the ERI-Q imbalance score (r = .62). Hierarchical regression analyses on
perceived stress-at-work, with the HSE-MS Indicator Tool dimensions as predictors, showed how the
different organizational stress risk factors are associated with perceived stress. In brief, the present perceived
stress-at-work scale is a valid and reliable instrument, useful to highlight the critical intervention targets for
risk stress management strategies when applied along with an organizational level questionnaire.

2070

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2001 - 2500

P2347
EXPOSURE-BASED TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL
SYNDROME: A SINGLE-CASE STUDY
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Ezgi Tuna, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder with no identifiable physiological cause
that affects 10-15% of the population. Psychosocial treatments of IBS generally focus on stress
management;however during the last decade, several studies have been conducted where the target of
intervention was IBS-related avoidance and worry. The purpose of the present study wasto demonstrate the
process and outcomes of an in-vivo exposure-based treatment of IBS which aimed at decreasing symptom
avoidance and worry.The intervention was delivered in weekly psychotherapy sessions. Ratings of
depressive and anxiety symptoms, positive and negative affect, and IBS symptom severity were made by the
patient. At the end of the treatment, IBS symptom severity decreased dramatically. The author will discuss
the treatment process with an emphasis on diagnosing and working with comorbid Axis-I and Axis-II
disorders in patients with IBS. Implications for research and clinical practice will also be discussed.

2071

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2001 - 2500

P2348
THE RELATIONS BETWEEN CLIENTS’ DEGREE OF
COGNITION TO SELF-INVOLVING COUNSELOR
STATEMENTS AND THE IMPRESSIONS OF THE COUNSELOR
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Kenshiro Tanaka, Nagoya University, Nagoya – Japan

Self-involving counselor statements are defined ascounselors’ communication of feelings regarding their
clients. This study investigated the relations betweenclients’degree of cognition toself-involving counselor
statements and the impressions of the counselor. In particular, this study focused on the valence (positive vs.
negative feelings) of self-involving statements. The participants were 180 undergraduate students. They were
assigned to three groups: a positive self-involving statement group, a negative self-involving statement
group, and a control group. First, they read different case records in which a counselor used positive selfinvolving statements, negative self-involving statements, or no self-involving statements. Second,
theyreported their degree of cognition toself-involving counselor statements and their impressions of the
counselor. The results indicated thatthere were positive correlations between the degree of cognition to
positive self-involving statements and attractiveness, trustworthiness, and expertness of the counselor.
Furthermore, there were negative correlations between the degree of cognition to positive self-involving
statements and attractiveness, trustworthiness, and expertness of the counselor. Thus, it may be effective for
counselors to disclose their positive feelings about their client. On the other hand, counselors who disclose
negative feelings may not lead to clients’ negative impressions of the counselor.

2072

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2001 - 2500

P2349
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SELF-EFFICACY AT WORK
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Carina Loeb, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna – Sweden

Previous research have shown that self-efficacy is one of the most important personal resources in the work
context. But because the first and foremost self-efficacy examined in organizations to date is cognitive and
task oriented little is known about social and emotional self-efficacy at work. The aim of the present study
was to investigate social and emotional dimensions of self-efficacy at work.Items to measure social and selfand other oriented emotional self-efficacy at work were developed and validated and confirmatory analyses
on questionnaire data from 226 Swedish and 591 German employees revealed that theywere well
differentiated from cognitive task-oriented occupational self-efficacy items. Emotional self-efficacy
explained additional variance in emotional irritation and emotional exhaustion, and social self-efficacyin
team climate and commitment, over and above effects of occupational self-efficacy.Swedish participants
reported higher than German participantson all self-efficacy dimensions. Men reported higher occupational
self-efficacy, whereas women reported toward higher other-oriented emotional self-efficacy. The scales have
strong psychometric properties in both Swedish and German language versions, which can give valuable
tools for practical settings such as staff development, team-building or other training programs.Next step will
be to study how social and emotional self-efficacy at work relates to healthandwell-being over time.

2073

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2001 - 2500

P2352
THE ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR OF DRIVERS ON MOTORWAYS
AND EXPRESSWAYS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Pavla Rymešová, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague - Czech Republic

The aim of the article is to analyze the behavior of drivers while focusing on the violation of Act No.
361/2000 Coll., On Road Traffic. In the long-run motorways seem to be the safest roads according to the
analysis of accident frequency in the Czech Republic. For the past thirty years or so, the number of fatal
accidents on motorways has been lower than the number of fatal accidents that took place on other types of
roads in our country. Moreover, the number of road traffic injuries is sometimes even several times lower
than on other types of roads. Within our research we analyzed 20 ten-kilometer long sections of Czech
Republic’s motorway and expressway network. The evaluation included at least one section of each main
communication of our road infrastructure. Overall the behavior of 1038 drivers was analyzed. More than
forty three per cent of the surveyed drivers violated the Highway Code. Among the most frequent
transgressions belonged the violation of speed limit, driving in a wrong lane, and not maintaining a safe
distance. On the basis of the given results we can state that although the number of accidents is lower on
motorways and expressways than on other types of roads in the Czech Republic, the lower number is not
caused by conscious behavior of drivers. On the contrary, it is more likely the result of technical tools and
devices, which help lower the consequences of bad driving behavior.

2074

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2001 - 2500

P2354
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND RISK PERCEPTION
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Francesco Marcatto, University of Trieste, Trieste – Italy
Roberto Gustin, University of Trieste, Trieste – Italy
Pierluigi Struzzo, University of Trieste, Trieste – Italy
Donatella Ferrante, University of Trieste, Trieste – Italy

The aim of the present study was to explore the relation among alcohol consumption and risk perception.
Alcohol consumption was measured using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), a brief
screening test for problem drinking. Perception of the negative consequences of alcohol was assessed using a
multidimensional risk perception scale based on the psychometric paradigm of risk, which measured
perceived risk, benefits, probability, possibility to control, severity, fear, and knowledge. Finally, the UPPS
Impulsive Behavior Scale (UPPS) was used to measure personality traits associated with impulsive behavior.
The measures were administered to a sample of 146 adults. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted
in order to test the contribution of the risk perception dimensions to predict alcohol consumption (step 3),
after controlling for demographic variables (step 1) and personality traits that lead to impulsive-type
behavior (step 2). Two dimensions of impulse behavior, urgency and sensation seeking, resulted to be
associated with alcohol consumption. Among the dimensions of risk perception, only fear of the negative
consequences resulted to be a significant predictor of alcohol consumption (high fear was associated with
low consumption and vice-versa). The finding that emotions (i.e., fear of the negative effects) play a crucial
role in self-regulation of alcohol consumption is particularly relevant for conducting effective alcoholreduction campaigns.

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P2356
EFFECTS OF INTERNET-BASED VIDEO-FEEDBACK TRAINING
FOR REDUCING EMBARRASSMENT WHEN PURCHASING
CONDOMS: ONE YEAR FOLLOW-UP
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Higuchi Masataka, Sophia University, Tokyo – Japan
Nakamura-Taira Nanako, Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Hyogo – Japan

Embarrassment is one of the most inhibiting factors when purchasing condoms. Purchasing condoms is the
first step for using condoms, which is important for the prevention of various STDs including HIV.Thus, we
carried out this study to investigate the effect of a new internet-based intervention that mainly aimed to
reduce embarrassment when purchasing condoms. An interventional study was conducted with 382 adults
aged from 20 to 25. Two weeks after the pre-measurement, the participants were assigned randomly to three
groups and completed the questionnaire. The groups were (1) video-feedback (VF)condition: they watched a
short video via a website showing a person who was purchasing condoms awkwardly and another person
who was purchasing condoms confidently, (2) knowledge condition: they read a public pamphlet including a
cartoon appealing for the use of condoms, and (3) the control condition: they only completed the
questionnaire. One year after the intervention, the participants responded the follow-up measurements as
well as two months after the intervention.The results of statistical tests showed that the VF training
succeeded in reducing embarrassment when purchasing condoms only at the immediately after intervention.
Therefore, it can conclude that our intervention has only short-time effects on reducing embarrassment.

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P2359
HOW DO CHILDREN DEVELOP PERSPECTIVE TAKING? THE
INFLUENCE OF TEACHER AND PEERS AS THE SCHOOL
AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Ryuichi Tamai, Nagoya University, Nagoya – Japan
Hiroyuki Yoshizawa, Gifu University, University, Gifu – Japan
Takuya Yoshida, Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University, University, Gifu – Japan
Chika Harada, Meijo University, Nagoya – Japan
Ryosuke Asano, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, University, Hamamatsu – Japan
Toshikazu Yoshida, Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University, University, Gifu – Japan

Previousstudies have shown that childrenwho have adequate peer relations can developperspective taking at
school.However, teacher’s appropriate encouragements supplementthe lack of perspective taking,ifchildren
do not have adequate peer relations. In this study, weexaminedtheinteractive effects of teacher’s
encouragements andpeer relations on children’s perspective taking.Japanese junior high school students (N
=720) completed a questionnaire including three scales measuring (1) perspective taking;(2) friendship
function; and (3) teacher’s leadershipconsisting of caring, coaching, familiarity, and rigor. Multiple
regression analyses offriendship function, teacher’s leadership, and interaction terms between friendship
function and four subscales of teacher’s leadership were conductedon perspective taking.The interaction
effect between friendship function and teacher’s caring was significant. A simple slope analysis showed that
perspective taking was reduced by teacher’s caring in children withlow friendship function,whereas the
perspective taking in children with high friendship function was induced. These findings implythat
teacher’sencouragement might be effective in a situation where peer relationshipsare adequate.Future
research shouldinvestigate the comprehensive effects of peer relationships and other agents of socialization
including teachers, parents, and neighborhood, on development of perspective taking.

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P2368
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS ATTACHMENT STYLES
AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN SEXUALLY ABUSED
ADOLESCENTS
B13. Development and education - Child abuse and neglect
Ahmet Yilmaz, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Abdurrahman Aluc, Istanbul Emniyet Mudurlugu, Cocuk Sube Mudurlugu, Istanbul – Turkey
Ahmet Güler, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey

The purpose of the present study is investigating the relationship between parents attachment styles and
psychological symptoms in sexually abused adolescents. In the study Attachment styles divided into two
groups; secure and unsecure attachment styles. METHODS Participants are 66 adolescents between ages 1318 (52 girls and 14 boys) living in the Istanbul and they selected from judicial institutions. Peer and Parent
Attachment Scale, Short Symptoms Inventory (SSI) and socio demographic form were given to participants.
RESULTS According to statistical analysis significance differences were found between attachment styles
and psychological symptoms. Insecurely attached adolescents had higher score from short symptom
inventory. Additionally, significant differences were found between socio demographic knowledge’s as type
of sexual abuse, the degree of closeness to abuser, the number of abusers and Short Symptoms Inventory
scores. Also according to result, significant differences found between genders and depression symptom
scores.

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P2372
ELICITING EMOTIONS IN CHILDREN: AN INNOVATIVE
AFFECTIVE PICTURE DATABASE DEVELOPED THROUGH AN
ONLINE SURVEY
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Simona Scaini, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Paola M.V. Rancoita, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Micol Omero, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Laura Scorretti, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Anna Ogliari, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Chiara Brombin, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy

The selection of appropriate stimuli for inducing specific emotional states has become one of the most
challenging topics in psychological research. To our knowledge only the International Affective Pictures
System (IAPS, Lang et al., 2008), containing complex stimuli, has been validated in children (7-18 yrs). In
order to construct a database made up of pictures rated by a sample of participants representative of the
general population in developmental age, we have built an online questionnaire where 60 stimuli in total
were presented, aiming at eliciting 3 target emotions (neutral/angry/fear). The rating task was proposed as a
game based on a story about a witch mismatching emotions in a village. The child was then involved in
emotion-labelling task, in order to help villagers to dissolve the spell. Intensity of affective responses was
also rated using the Self-Assessment Manikin (SAM; Lang, 1980). The goal of our survey was to identify 15
stimuli, consistently rated by participants, to be used in experimental setting. Out of the 144 respondents, 70
children (40% girls, mean age 10.14, range 7-14 yrs) evaluated at least 36 pictures. On average 47 ratings for
each picture were collected. We found that boys tends to give lower valence (pleasure) and higher arousal
ratings to fearful and anger pictures. Multidimensional scaling and cluster analysis techniques were applied
to represent relationship between pictures based on SAM ratings in a lower dimensional perceptual space.

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P2375
COLLEGE STUDENTS’ ANTI-PHISHING SELF-EFFICACY AS A
MEDIATOR OF INTERNET SELF-EFFICACY INFLUENCES ON
ANTI-PHISHING BEHAVIOR
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Jerry Chih-Yuan Sun, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China
Shih-Jou Yu, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China
Sunny S. J. Lin, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu - Taiwan, Province of China
Shian-Shyong Tseng, Asia University, Taichung - Taiwan, Province of China

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of college students’ Internet self-efficacy on their antiphishing behavior. The participants in the study were 434 university students who had experience using the
Internet. The Internet self-efficacy scale, the anti-phishing self-efficacy scale, and the anti-phishing behavior
scale were used in this study. The framework of self-efficacy was adopted. Differences in anti-phishing
behaviors were compared based on the participants’ gender. This study used convenient sampling to conduct
the survey, which resulted in 411 valid responses. The results showed statistically significant differences in
anti-phishing behavior between female and male university students. The SEM analysis showed that antiphishing behaviors were positively affected by Internet self-efficacy and anti-phishing self-efficacy and that
Internet self-efficacy positively influenced anti-phishing self-efficacy. The results of model modification
showed that anti-phishing self-efficacy was a mediator between Internet self-efficacy and anti-phishing
behavior. This study suggests that educators could use strategies to improve Internet self-efficacy and antiphishing self-efficacy in order to enhance learners’ self-efficacy and experience with anti-phishing. The
Internet self-efficacy scale and the anti-phishing self-efficacy scale may be used as a reference for adaptive
teaching materials.

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P2381
THE EFFECTS OF USING TABLET COMPUTERS ON FIFTH
GRADE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION, ENGAGEMENT AND
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Barbara Roncevic Zubkovic, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv – Croatia
Svjetlana Kolic-Vehovec, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv – Croatia
Rosanda Pahljina-Reinic, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv – Croatia

In recent years numerous schools have begun to implement innovative digital technologies in their curricula.
Although some studies showed that using mobile technologies, like iPads enhance students’ motivation and
engagement, improve collaboration and learning outcomes (Goodwin, 2012), there is still paucity of research
that systematically explore the effects of these technologies in real classroom settings. Given the importance
of considering both person and situation based factors in examining achievement-related outcomes in
classroom settings, the aim of the present study is to explore the effects of incorporating tablet PC (iPads) in
regular fifth grade curricula of science subjects (biology and geography) on students’ academic motivation,
engagement and achievement. The study used a quasi-experimental design, with one 5th grade using iPads
(21 student) and one 5th grade not using iPads (20 students). Both grades have the same teachers and same
topics have been covered in both classes. At the beginning of academic year students’ prior knowledge,
motivational beliefs, and beliefs about benefits of technology use were assessed. Observation protocol was
designed to assess how students have been engaged, and what type of activity has been fostered. Several
observations were made in both subject areas during the first semester. Differences in students’ motivation,
engagement, and academic achievement across grades and throughout the academic year are going to be
discussed.

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P2382
OBSERVATION ON JUVENILE DEVIANCE IN 'SOCIETY
WITHOUT FATHERS'
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Alessandra Greco, Psicologa, Libera Professionista, Catania – Italy
Corrado Fatuzzo, Vice Questore aggiunto, Questura di Catania, Catania – Italy

The purpose of the present study of individual cases, is to give meaning to the numerous violent episodes of
youth, paying attention to the concept and archetype of the authority in modern “society without fathers”.
According to Ernest Gellner, certain forms of social revolt – which could beadded many cases of
"disobedience"-bear in itself ' the crazy logic of an argument in the family» The father is "the archetype of
the authority, as a representation of the original experience of all authorities». Even in the presence of
political and ideological reasons rationally structured, certain forms of contemptfor the institutions – and,
therefore, what they represent in the governance of a particular ' social model ' – are typical of those who are
absolutely against any institution: as such, in fact, the institution implies the "recognition" of an authority,
whose archetype is represented by the father figure. It is with this role you can create those "conflicts" that
have arisen within the family, you "transfer" in society, resulting in (almost symbolic way) to forms of
rebellion and/or disruptive of hendiadys disobedience public-order safety. Turning his gaze to the sixties
and seventies of the last century, they found a kind of "paradigm" of the rebellion against the authoritarian
archetype represented the father; in particular, there was so much virulent attack, emotional as against what
was perceived as the most emotionally strong limit to the "immediate experience" of "self": the patriarchal
family (traditional). The next step which is to attack the authority of the institutions was onlya symbolic
result. It should be noticed that the forementioned family also intervened model wave -the feminist
"feminism" tout court ˗ which, at the height of its political evolution in liberating sense (late 1970s), focused
on legal strategies to achieve concretely to a radical change in the situation of women, particularly as
regardspregnancy and abortion. Next to these conflicting dynamics which, moreover, have been extensively
analyzed by the psychological sciences and social sciences, there are also other indirect conflicting dynamics
derived from «pale» paternal image. This is typical of evanescence postmodernism – or, better, hypermodern
– characterized by radical change and relationships, then, from the revisiting of concepts (with its "roles") of
masculinity and femininity, and the decadence of the interactional patterns related to parental "classical"
function on the basis of which the father had the role of "Ambassador of fact, guarantor, mediator,
protector». New fathers are so overshadowed within the family unit, fully delegating to the woman rearing,
upbringing and protection of children. This role of "marginal father", non-authoritative and therefore unable
to educate and protect, resulted in several negative consequences such as increased youth distress (with
simultaneous increase in the various forms of deviance related to it), of addiction and even suicides. Freud
had already clearly said not knowing how to ' indicate a need of intensity equal to what children have to be
protected from the father ". Hence, one can say that the parent-child relationship has been apparently
"transformed" into a symbolic conflict, that has two antithetical aspects; this conflict, in fact, argue with the
law authorities represented by the father, or it failed the pedagogical function-which had its own legislation.
In both cases, the father figure does not correspond to a model of authority characterized by affective
connotations and educational functions and aimed at "mediation" between the desires that his children have
during the growth and realization of such wishes. In any case, both the parent that "vanishes" since defeated
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content, contribute to the creation of what has been called ' the society without fathers '. The essential
feature of such a company is formed by the enormous difficulties that young people face in overcoming the
conflicts of ambivalence, mutual rivalry and emotional tensions; In addition, the lack of identifiers leads to
an evolutionary processes lingering frustration that enhances the aggressive drive. Consequently, new
models or life style characterized by an exasperated competitiveness can lead to real social conflicts,
motivated by hatred against those deemed, better-off and/or privileged, (the so-called horizontal
competitiveness). In addition, the "loss" of the father brings with it the risk of accepting the logic of that
peculiar consumerism focused on the "I" theorized by Bauman. In society without fathers tends to prevail a
management that does not lead to the creation of new forms of authority and recognition. In fact, ˗ «the
empty postmodern western society's structural comes from the absence of the father, if the father is gone, the
entire family architecture is destined to crumble; if the father has resigned, there will be no longer even the
sons, brothers, cousins; lacking raw models, the dialectic between generations becomes a struggle for power
between elders and youngsters». Failed to fulfill the above family tree and with it the identity of the
members of the same family, generational ties have left the field to the "culture of the bunch", so the
individual's increasingly only "compare" with a real world increasingly anonymous and undifferentiated. The
father's role that prevails is that of "father-friend," anti-authoritarian and delegator, which often becomes the
"union" of the child, thereby causing a serious impact on the psychological development of the child itself.
Indeed, professional experience has revealed a rather extensive case studies concerning subjects aged
between twenty-five and thirty-seven years, related disorders arising difficulties in making themselves
autonomous psychologically than the family of origin, and even more exactly than the mother. In all of these
cases have constantly been detected two risk factors. The first one is represented by the fact that mothers
tended to not recognize and thwart the evolutionary needs of children: in other words, mothers were doing a
storage function, especially when the autonomy of teenage children were more pressing. The second one is
the evanescence of emotionally committed fathers and/or unable to say "no" to fear to replicate in repressive
upbringing of children which, in turn, felt affected (a fear experienced "retracing" his personal story of sons).
He found, therefore, confirms the importance of the inclusion of the father as the third in the dyadic parentchild relationship: the "fatherly" favors the principle of reality, enhancing capacity and personal autonomy;
In addition, promotes gradual separation from the mother before and the family then: in the absence of this, it
is extremely difficult to become responsible adults, able to move in the world. The case has placed the army's
attention to child without a social role, little self-contained and unsure of himself, unable to juggle
effortlessly in the outside world, how to build a strong personal identity: it is individuals with the need for
love and the meaning of suffering and a deep inner void, a vacuum often filled by drugs, alcohol, gambling,
sex. So, in society without fathers ˗ their children end up trying the authority legislation outside of the
family, in the so-called peer group, thus generating forms of deviance, such example, bullying, stadium
hooliganism, predatory crime, the pantoclastia. The forms of deviance arising from such educational
emergency is not ˗ but ˗ the only product of the emergency itself: it can also happen that some abnormal
patterns of life, after being consolidated into "owning" systems, became leader. In such cases, the question
arises of a leadership that is to "rise to the occasion", someone, a person seen as one who knows how to lead
and instill hope, returning so that group members ' positive image of oneself that each wanted to get or
retrieve. Everything, however, has a downside. The leadership emerging from these processes are
characterized by an inevitable ambiguity. The leader is the one who can’t give hopes or dreams without
cheering, more or less clearly, to action: but the action can easily inoculate the seeds of violence and social
revolt, especially when the fire of the soul becomes uncontrollable. Concluded, it is difficult to indicate
solutions that can contain a so to speak comes so far-reaching, because such solutions require time to
application brief. We can only assume ˗ watching the evolution of family law, not least the possibility of
concerted choice of surname to give the offspring ˗ a recovery "ad" of the weberian notion of responsibility:
according to this modern and/or revised, meaning, the responsibility should be shared by parents and,
especially, should find a pedagogical confirmation in the community which has the duty to open up to a

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dimension of parenthood where every adult, as such, is called upon to be responsible for the welfare of the
growth of new generations. Max Scheler was usually noted that a pattern of life is that when a "valid
quality so perfect that the value is completed identifying the person”.

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P2385
WHY DO SENDERS OF GRATITUDE EXPRESSIONS CONSIDER
THEM TO BE EFFECTIVE?
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Satoko Tomono, Miyagi Gakuin Women's University, Sendai – Japan

Recent research indicates that gratitude expressions deter inconsiderate behavior. However, little is known
about how the senders of these expressions perceive their effectiveness. My previous study found that
senders rated the gratitude expression “Thank you for doing XXX” asthe mosteffective in discouraging
inconsiderate behaviors. In this study, it was hypothesized thatsenders expect gratitude expressions to be
effective due to the norm of reciprocity—the expectationthat people return favors.Participants (N = 220,
male = 64.5%) were randomly assigned as either senders or receivers of aposter containing expressions of
gratitude, such as “Thank you for parking your bicycle properly.” Sendersfirst read hypothetical scenarios
about someone intending to engage ininconsiderate behavior,and then imagined presenting the gratitude
poster to that person. Receivers first read hypothetical scenarios in which they were the individuals intending
to engage in inconsiderate behavior, and then imagined receiving thegratitude poster. Both groupsrated their
personal social norms and the effectiveness of the expression of gratitude in the situation. Results show that
senders who imagined receivers would follow the rulesbelieved that expressions of gratitude were effective.
This suggeststhat senders of expressions of gratitude follow the norm of reciprocity and are likely express
gratitudeas anexpectationthatreceivers will follow the rules.

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P2386
ANALYSIS ON CHARACTERISTICS AND EFFECT SIZE OF
KOREA’S YOUTH DEPRESSION TREATMENT PROGRAM :
VERIFICATION OF EFFECT SIZE THROUGH A MULTI-LAYER
META-ANALYSIS
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Jung-A Gwon, Soonchunhyang University, Asan-SI - Republic Of Korea
Yunhee Lee, Seoul National University of Korea, Seoul - Republic Of Korea

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect that domestic depression-related programs influence on the
reduction of youth depression and examine the effect factors by utilizing a multi-layer meta-analysis.
Specifically, the multi-layer meta-analysis which is based on random effect model was conducted and in
order to identify the factors explaining the difference between the effect sizes, the analysis was performed by
dividing into level 1 and level 2. For this, the interactive mode of HLM 6.0 was used as an analysis program
and it was estimated by RML (Restricted Maximum Likelihood) which is given by default. The metaanalysis means a method of analysis by integrating a number of research results related to certain variables
through statistical procedures. Specifically in a meta-analysis, first, the ‘effect size’ of each treatment
implemented in studies which are targeted for analysis is calculated, second, the average of effective sizes is
derived and third, the correlation between such effect sizes and other variables, for example, between
therapeutic approach theory, type of treatment group, and the scenes where the treatment is performed is
analyzed. While such meta-analysis has an advantage that can determine the overall effect size on the subject
by analyzing through integrating different researches into one framework, the traditional way of a metalanalysis has a possibility to analyze the effect of individual moderator variables incorrectly as the results are
estimated in a circumstance that several factors affecting the effect size could not be controlled. Therefore, in
this study, the meta-analysis based on the multi-layer model which can calculate the effect size was utilized
by introducing the variables, which may influence the effect size, at the same time. Journal articles and
postgraduate theses which dealt with the effect of the programs developed in South Korea regarding
depression during last 10 years from 2005 to 2014 were targeted in this study. Papers were coded by
separating them into research publication year, publishing type of research(dissertations, journal articles),
study target (elementary, middle and high school students), the number of program participants, operating
mode (group, individual), operation form (structure, unstructured), hours per session, total number of
sessions, entire program period, target type (regular student, special student), program intervention type
(traditional approach, exercise therapy, hybrid approach), program type (prevention, treatment) and used
scales (CDI, BDI, etc.). The effect of the dependent variables’ program was limited to the case of directly
measuring depression only. When it comes to the type of program interventions and the scale factors in the
step of the data analysis, a reference coding method within dummy coding schemes was used and the EM
method was applied for the total number of cases, the time per session, the total number of sessions of the
program in order to process missing data. The analysis result showed that the overall average effect size of
the youth depression improvement program was found to be -1.14 and this corresponds to a large effect size
according to the standard interpretation (≤.20: small effect size, =.50: Medium effect sizes, ≥.80: large effect
size) that Cohen 91977) has proposed. When seeing on average, this means that the participants of the

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depression improvement have the reduction by 1.14 of the standard deviation compared to participants in the
control group in the depression measurement. Therefore, these results mean that depression improvement
programs for youth have shown a large effect to reduce depression generally. Also, as verification results on
the random effect has shown that the null hypothesis, where the distribution (τ) is 0, is rejected (τ=.1.574,
p<.001) at .001 level, it can be seen that the calculated effect sizes from the analyzed researches are not
homogeneous from this. In other words, effect sizes of depression improvement programs are significantly
different depending on the study. In order to explore on what is the predictor which affects the effective
size’s difference among the studies by being based on these results, an analysis of the conditional model was
carried out. Predictors added in the conditional model are publishing type of research(dissertations, journal
articles), the number of program participants, hours per session, total number of sessions, entire program
period, target type (regular student, special student), program intervention type (traditional approach,
exercise therapy, hybrid approach). When it comes to the program target type, the dummy coding value was
entered with depressed youth as a reference variable and the number of program participants, hours per
session and total number of sessions were entered as continuous variables. The analysis result showed that
there was no variable showing significance in the effect size difference of the depression improvement
program among predictors entered to the conditional model. When viewed as a whole, it showed that
predictors entered only explain approximately 18.0% of the effect size difference. In order to determine the
program attributes bring the difference in the effect size of treatment programs which deal with depression in
young people, the contents in the high effect size of top ten programs and the low effect size of worst ten
programs were analyzed. As a result, it was confirmed that the effect becomes high when other
psychological and behavioral problems other than client factor and melancholy, which have a high treatment
motivation, are not seen, the therapist asks the consultation of other experts and the issues related to
depression are dealt directly. These results suggest that the effectiveness of the program intervening in
depressed adolescents is more significantly affected by client factor, therapist factor and whether or not the
direct intervention is for depression itself, rather than the factors in the program configuration such as the
number of participants, hours per session, total number of sessions, target type, type of program
interventions, etc.

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P2387
TRAINING EMERGENCY - TRACKING VOLUNTARY
HELPERS' TRAINING NEEDS
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Enzo Crapanzano, Ordine Psicologi Sicilia, Palermo – Italy
Antonella Postorino, Private practitioner, Palermo – Italy
Valentina Botta, Private practitioner, Caltanissetta – Italy
Francesco Marciante, Private practitioner, Siracusa – Italy

The purpose of the research is to notice the voluntary helpers' training needs referring to the management of
psychosocial risks connected to the intervention in emergency. The helpers in maxi-emergency contexts are
volunteers with a basic and technical training in emergency interventions, but often they lack a psychological
training to manage the connected psychosocial risks with interventions in emergency. The research aims at
identifying the motivations of those who give help as volunteers in emergency situations and at identifying
the psychological training level to prevent the deriving symptoms from vicarious traumas and the
psychosocial risks. The 48,25% of the sample, 172 volunteers from the "MISERICORDIE" of the Sicilian
Civil Defense Department. The 61,63% refers never to have had a psychological training in emergency and
the 96,92% of the sample refers that psychological training is "important" or "very much important". The
88,37% refers not to know any stress management technique and 98% refers that the psychological training
in emergency "supplies tools and practical strategies to relieve the tension of the team after emergency
interventions”. According to the results and to Myers’s (1978) description of volunteer’s personality, it is
necessary to build a long life learning project which strengthens the emotional intelligence and volunteers’
coping capacities in order to support all their personal and professional growth as volunteers in maxiemergency contexts.

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P2388
THE EFFECTS OF EXAMINEES’ PROFICIENCY, CONTENT
CATEGORIES AND PLACEMENT OF KEY TEXT SENTENCES
ON DISTRACTORS
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Takahiro Terao, Nagoya University, Nagoya – Japan
Hidetoki Ishii, Nagoya University, Nagoya – Japan

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of examinees’ proficiency, content categories and the
placement of key text sentences on attractiveness of distractors in multiple-choice reading tests in English as
a second language. The contents of key sentences are classified as facts, concepts, principles, and procedures
(Haladyna, 2004),in addition to an “opinion” category. Key sentences have four types of locations:each
options were based on (a) only 1 to 3 sentences in a paragraph, (b) all sentences in a paragraph, (c) sentences
in adjacent paragraphs, and (d) sentences in distant paragraphs. Examinees comprised 209 undergraduate
students, and each examinee was randomly assigned to one of 15 booklets. Each examinee’s proficiency was
estimated in 1PLM, so examinees were divided into three groups:the lower 27% proficiency group, the
middle 46% proficiency group, and the upper 27% proficiency group. Multinomial logistic regression
analysis revealed that the interactions between proficiency groups and item contents, or between proficiency
groups and reference areas of key sentences were significant. It was evident that the higher examinees’
proficiency, the more distractors of causation were chosen in question regarding principles and when they
were required to look for more global sentences.

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P2389
EFFECTIVENESS OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT
GROUP THERAPY (ACT) ON METACOGNITIVE BELIEFS OF
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Ebrahim Rahmany, Razi University, Kermanshah – Iran

The present study examined effectiveness of ACT group therapy on metacognitive beliefs of 8 university
students. According to the protocol (Boone andCannici, 2012) first 7 sessions were devoted to Control,
Defusion, Acceptance, Values, Observing self and committed action and 3 final sessions were devoted to all
processes, with a focus on building greater patterns of committed action in the service of values.
Metacognitive questionnaire (MCQ-30) were taken at pretreatment and after 10 sessions at
posttreatment.The MCQ-30 consisted of five subscales: 'Positive beliefs about worry’; ‘Negative beliefs
about the danger and uncontrollability of worry’; ‘negative beliefs about thoughts in general’, ‘Cognitive
self-consciousness; and ‘Cognitive confidence’. Results by paired samples test showed a significant effect on
subscale of Cognitive confidence (P<0.05), the pretest mean score was 13.28 and the posttest mean score
was 10.28. There was not any significant effect on four other scales (P>0.05). This study indicated that ACT
treatment has decreased the scores of Cognitive confidence of students which implies that ACTis effective
on Cognitive confidence.

2090

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2001 - 2500

P2390
HOW REPAIRABLE THE DAMAGE OF TRUST VIOLATION IS
LIKELY TO BE?
D05. Work and organization - Organizational behaviour
Kazuho Yamaura, Ritsumei, University, Kusatsu – Japan

Trust in superior-subordinate relationships is important, because the individuals’ benefits and gains are
derived from close relationships. However, how repairable the damage of trust violationis likely to be?
Especially, how effective various repair strategies between the violators and their violated persons is not well
known.In this study, the violators’ apology and the violated persons’ pro-relationship behavior influence on
the benevolence. An internet-based survey involving 167 superiors and 183 subordinates from various
companies was conducted. Respondents recalled one of their actual trust-damaging events and answered
several questions regarding the event.Benevolence was analyzed by means of a three-way ANOVA, prorelationship behavior (high vs. low)×target’s response (apology vs. poor apology)×job dependence (high vs.
low)using trait forgiveness as covariate. Results indicated apology and pro-relationship behavior interacted
to predict benevolence. For superiors following trust-damaging events among subordinates with high
dependence, an ANOVA performed on scores from benevolence scale revealed a significant three-way
interaction, which showed that the combination of high pro-relationship behavior and poor subordinates’
apology predicted the greatest benevolence. On the other hand, for subordinates who highly depended on the
work of their superiors, the combination of low pro-relationship behavior and superiors’ apology suggested
to be repaired.

2091

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2392
IMPULSIVITY AND DRINKING MOTIVES PREDICT PROBLEM
BEHAVIOURS RELATING TO ALCOHOL USE IN UNIVERSITY
STUDENTS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Katy Jones, University of Nottingham, Nottingham - United Kingdom
Alexandra Chryssanthakis, University of Nottingham, Nottingham - United Kingdom
Maddie Groom, University of Nottingham, Notttingham - United Kingdom

This study used a four-factor model of impulsivity to investigate inter-relationships between alcohol
consumption, impulsivity, motives for drinking and the tendency to engage in alcohol-related problem
behaviours. 400 University students aged 18–25 completed an online survey consisting of the following
measures: Urgency, Premeditation, Perseverance and Sensation Seeking Scale (UPPS) to measure
impulsivity; Student Alcohol Questionnaire to assess drinking quantity, frequency and rates of problem
behaviours; Drinking Motives Questionnaire to assess motives.The majority of the sample (94.5%) drank
alcohol at least monthly. Path analysis revealed direct effects of urgency, sensation seeking and
premeditation, as well as the quantity of alcohol consumed, on the tendency to engage in risky behaviours
with negative consequences. The effect of urgency was mediated by drinking for coping motives and by a
combined effect of drinking for social motives and consumption of wine or spirits. Conversely the effect of
sensation seeking was mediated by the quantity of alcohol consumed, irrespective of drink type.Sensation
seeking and urgency are related to different motives for drinking and also demonstrate dissociable
relationships with the consumption of specific types of alcohol and the tendency to engage in risky
behaviours associated with alcohol consumption. Screening for high levels of urgency and drinking
consequences may be useful predictors of alcohol-related problems in UK students aged 18-25 years.

2092

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2001 - 2500

P2397
COUPLE REACTIONS TO THE INTERRUPTION OF
PREGNANCY IN THE SECOND QUARTER AFTER DIAGNOSIS
OF FETAL PATHOLOGY: HOW TO HELP THEM
E06. Health and clinical intervention - Family treatments
Nicola Plebani, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Enza Vitrano, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Emanuela Beretta, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy

Pregnancy volountary interruption is a traumatic event for both mother and father. It's essential for health
services the inter-disciplinary work, communication and therapeutic relationship between doctor –
obstetrician – couples, to offer integrated psychoterapeutic pathways. This research has been developed to
investigate some of the many aspects connected to this event, especially post traumatic stress reaction, mood
state and coping strategies. The main aim is a confrontation between these dimensions and the evaluation of
different reactions in men and women. Thirty-five couples hospitalized in Spedali Civili di Brescia having
volountary interrupted pregnancy in second trimester for fetal abnormalities had been analized. To couples
were administered standard test IES, POMS and COPE in three time periods: 1 week, 3 months, 1 year.
Research shows a huge gap in mood profile and stress reaction between men and women. Moreover, they
show that different coping strategies, while not changing in time, significantly influence other subjects and
partners dimensions. The major trauma for fetal diagnosis and pregnancy Interruption provoke mental
suffering in the two partners and in the couple dynamics. Currently our team offers individual and couple
pathways to elaborate trauma and survive to the event. An interesting future development could be
foundation of grief group therapy for couple, to evaluate positive effects in experience sharing between
people that presented the same trauma.

2093

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2001 - 2500

P2399
STUDENT’S POST TRAINING INTERVIEWS TO IMPROVING
THE QUALITY OF THE PROJECT IN ORDER TO CONTRAST
ACADEMIC DROP-OUT
C15. Culture and society - Qualitative methods
Anna Cannata, Centro di Ateneo Sinapsi, Federico II University, Napoli – Italy
Giovanna Esposito, Centro di Ateneo Sinapsi, Federico II University, Napoli – Italy
Maria Luisa Martino, Federico II University, Napoli – Italy
Federica Parlato, Federico II University, Napoli – Italy
Nunzia Rainone, Federico II University, Napoli – Italy
Maria Francesca Freda, Federico II University, Napoli – Italy

Nowadays, in European universities the phenomenon of “non- traditional students/disadvantaged”, groups at
risk of drop-out and low academic achievement, is growing. To contrast this phenomenon, beginning in
October of 2011, was funded by the European Community the INSTALL project (Innovative Solutions To
Acquire Learning to Learn). INSTALL proposes a group narrative training (Narrative Mediation Path)
conducted by a psychologist, Narrative Group Trainer (NGT), to support the reflexive process and the
Learning to Learn competence. The aim of this study is improving the quality of the project, from the
opinions of the participating students. Specifically, the goal is to collect constraints and resources, valuable
to rethink the NGT functions and the training methodology. After a month and half the end of the training,
the participating students were interviewed in depth, to explore some aspects characterizing the path (i.e.
methodological feature, setting aspects and specific tools that have supported students). We have analyzed
15 audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim interviews. The analysis of the interviews with IPA
(Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis) shows: group processes, NGT functions and methodological
aspects that must be adapted to increase: reflexive process, learning to learn competence and agency,
according to academic goals.

2094

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2001 - 2500

P2401
INTOLERANCE OF UNCERTAINTY AND EMOTION
REGULATION AS MEDIATORS OF THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND DEPRESSION
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Eldem Erdem, Maltepe University, Istanbul – Turkey
Selen Kucuktas, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey
Ayse Altan Atalay, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey

Childhood trauma is defined as experiencing sexual, physical, and emotional abuse;parental neglect or
separation; and an accident ora natural disaster during childhood (Herman, 1992; Briere & Rickards, 2007).
Previous research suggests that childhood trauma increases the risk of adulthood depression (Heim &
Nemeroff, 2011). In addition, emotion regulation abilities (Aldao, Nolen-Hoeksema, & Schweizer, 2010)
and intolerance of uncertainty (McEvoy & Mahoney, 2012) are related to depression and may strengthen the
relationship between childhood trauma and depression. In the present study, it is hypothesized that
intolerance of uncertainty and; cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression dimensions of emotion
regulation would mediate the relationship between childhood trauma and depression. Data was collected
from 147 adults aged between 18 and 53. The participants were administered scales that measure exposure to
traumatic events during childhood, emotion regulation strategies, intolerance of uncertainty, and depression.
The results indicated that as expected the relationship between traumatic experiences and depression was
fully mediated by intolerance of uncertainty, and cognitive reappraisal. Contrary to the expectations,
expressive suppression variable failed to mediate the relationship between childhood trauma and depression.
The results will be discussed in the light of available literature.

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2001 - 2500

P2402
ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL ATTITUDE CONSTRUCT ON
FRUSTRATION AND AGGRESSION TOWARD COMPANION
ANIMAL
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Yurika Utsumi, Clinical Psychology of Animal Assisted Therapy, Utsumi Mental Clinic, Fukushima-City –
Japan
Tetsuo Naito, Fukushima College, Fukushima – Japan

We could apply Animal Assisted Therapy to the people who are short of frustration tolerance in human
relations. So we need to investigate the condition and situation where we are apt to make aggressive action to
them. The aim of this study is to explore the preconscious image of frustration and aggression toward
companion animal by personal attitude construct (PAC) analysis (Naito, 1993). The subject was a man who
had a cat and loved it. The procedure was as follows; 1) presented the stimulus sentences about the situation
where you feel frustration and make aggression. How do you feel when you make aggression, 2) required to
order the cards of association according to importance, 3) instructed to estimate the distance of similarity
intuitively, comparing all pairs of cards, 4) Cluster Analysis by Ward was done, 5) asked to describe the
image about each cluster, and 6) required to answer single item image (plus, minus or zero). He described his
image about his frustration and aggression against the companion cat. Results show three types of situation
to be frustrated and aggress; 1) when we have not enough time to spend for the needs of the companion, 2)
when companion do not reply to the our needs of loving more, 3) when we are frustrated by another person
(outburst of anger). And he reported “We are animal and feel wildness with companion.” After he made
aggression, he strongly regretted and feel he is not human being.

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2001 - 2500

P2404
STRUCTURAL, ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL
FACTORS INFLUENCING SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIORS IN A
ROMANIAN COMPANY
D09. Work and organization - Sustainable development and corporate social responsibility
Alexandra Stancu, West University from Timisoara, Timisoara – Romania
Corina Ilin, West University from Timisoara, Timisoara – Romania
Daniela Moza, West University from Timisoara, Timisoara – Romania

This paper reports on a three year study from FP7 LOCAW (“Low Carbon at Work”) project. For this poster
presentation we will focus on the results within a Romanian water company, Aquatim, and we will reveal the
multiple factors influencing the everyday practices and behaviors in this organization. One of the most
influential structural factors identified in our studies is the political-economic context in which the
organization operates. The second influential structural factor identified in our studies is the legislation and
regulation. The third influential structural factor identified in our studies is reputation. Findings from the
LOCAW project demonstrate that the issue of reputation can act as both a driver and a barrier to the
occurrence of sustainable practices. The building and maintaining of a good reputation is a key element of
economic success on the market. Even if economic success is not a key concern of public institutions,
reputation has still turned out, in our research, to be a key driver for sustainable practices. The most
influential individual factors for sustainable behaviors at work, especially for recycling behaviors, are
biospheric values, self-environmental identity, outcome efficacy and personal norms. We will discuss the
way these factors influence behavior and we will provide both policy and organizational recommendations.

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2001 - 2500

P2409
HEALTH BEHAVIOUR AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN A RURALLY BASED
UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH AFRICA
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Tholene Sodi, University of Limpopo, University, Polokwane - South Africa
Shai Elliot Nkoana, University of Limpopo, University, Polokwane - South Africa
Foster Vusizi, University of Limpopo, University, Polokwane - South Africa

In this poster, we present the results of a survey that sought to elicit information about the health behaviour
of undergraduate students at a rurally based university in South Africa. A cross sectional survey was carried
out of undergraduate students at the University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus). The sample consisted of 849
undergraduate students with the age ranging from 17 to 43 years of age. Random sampling was used to
collect the data to ensure that the whole population had an equal chance of participating in the survey. An
anonymous self-administered questionnaire that, among others assessed students’ general health status,
physical activities, alcohol use, sexual behaviour, traumatic experiences, and health habits was used to
collect the data. Results suggest that 53% of the students perceived their general health status as poor to very
poor, whilst 49% indicated that they were moderately dissatisfied with their general mental health status. The
majority of the students (55%) indicated that they were worried about what will happen to them in the future.
The findings highlight the importance of taking into account the health variables and associated factors in the
design and implementation of strategies to promote health education in university settings.

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2001 - 2500

P2410
IS IT TRULY HURT AS YOU SAY IT IS? HUSBANDS'
ASSESSMENT OF THEIR WIVES' LABOR PAINS
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Avner Caspi, Open University of Israel, Raanana – Israel
Eran Chajut, Open University of Israel, Raanana – Israel
Rony Chen, Rabin Medical Center, Petah-Tikva – Israel
Moshe Hod, Rabin Medical Center, Petah-Tikva – Israel
Dan Ariely, Duke University, Durham - United States

Two hundreds and eighteen husbands that accompanied their wives during labor estimated their wives' level
of labor pain during whole delivery experience (every 20 minuets, from the moment they entered the
delivery room until the birth itself). Comparison of the husband reports to the wives' reports of pain revealed
three groups: The majority (62.8%) gave almost the same evaluations as the pain reported by their wives,
about a quarter (24.8%) over-estimated the pain and a relatively small group (12.4%) under-estimated the
pain. We further examined the difference between husbands' recalled estimation and wives' recalled pain two
days and two months later. We found significant interaction between groups and time of measurement.
Trend analysis revealed a significant linear trend for husbands that were highly coordinated with their wives'
pain's reports. The differences between the couples recollection become less adjusted: husbands recalled
their wives' pains as more severe than their wives' recollections. Unlike the former group, the group of
husbands that underestimate their wives' pain in the actual labor experience tend to become more an more
adjusted to their wives with regard to the recollection of the pain. Finally, overestimated husbands relatively
persist with their pattern of overestimation in their recollections. The results suggest memory difference
between those who actually experienced pain (wives) and those who witnessed it (husbands).

2099

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2411
STUDENTS' ATTITUDES TOWARD POLITICAL EXTREMISM:
INTERNET SURVEY RESULTS
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behaviour
Olga Deyneka, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

Students are the most active and often radical part of modern society. Identification of psychological
prerequisites of political extremism among students was the purpose of the study. Additional methodological
challenge was testing our questionnaire "attitudes toward political extremism" with checking constructive
validity and reliability. The pilot Internet-research of attitudes toward political extremism was carried out
among students in Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan (230 Ss).Some of the characteristics of political
consciousness and personal competitiveness were also measured. The results showed mostly negative
attitude towards extremism. However 5% of the subjects showed sympathy for extremists and extremist
movements and 19% said that in some cases could support extremists.Students believe that the information
expansion with elements of extremism (media and Internet) is the most significant cause of extremism
taking.On the contrary, the preservation of cultural traditions they consider as a factor in the safety of
society. High economic and global optimism is also a prerequisite for the prevention of extremism. The
negative correlation between self-esteem of personal competitiveness and predisposition to extremism was
discovered.Students who are below the rated understanding of own goals, responsibility and hard working,
more expressed tendency towards extremism.Thus, the study revealed both social and personal factors of
predisposition to extremism.

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2001 - 2500

P2412
FATHER MONITORING AND LIFE SATISFACTION IN
ADOLESCENTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Claudia Chiarolanza, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy
Alessandra Moretti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy

Metabolic control for adolescents with type 1 diabetes could be influenced by the quality of family
relationships (Anderson et al., 2010). In fact, the management of chronic treatment in adolescence is strongly
influenced by the transition of care responsibility from parents to self. Research has evidenced the role of
mothers in predicting better outcomes for adolescent life satisfaction but in the last decade father has
acquired more importance for a shared control metabolic (Hilliard et al., 2014). In the present study, we
collected data for understanding the role of father, both for self and child perspective. Results on 30 dyads
have shown that adolescent life satisfaction is influenced negatively by father disengagement and more
interestingly by perceived father disclosure and control. No direct relationship between father evaluation for
parental monitoring and child life satisfaction. According to Maes (2014), it is important tracking the
trajectory of the transition from father to self management to understand self determined motivation with the
goal of developing better outcomes. Our results confirm the direction of focusing on the interactive patterns,
utilizing multilevel models which permit to distinguish adolescents with a positive adjustment to the type 1
diabetes.

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2001 - 2500

P2413
MAJORS CHARACTERISTICS, INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION
RESOURCES AND CAREER DECISIONS
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Yu-Jing Gao, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

To enhance the employability of young adults is a core issue for all highereducation institutions in
Taiwan.Within particular learning context, undergraduates from different majors mayperceive characteristics
of their department such as choice space of employment and uncertainty of school-to-work connection in
various levels.Based on career construction theory, individuals with multiple transition resources may make
an education-dependent or education-independent career decision (i.e. attendance of graduate school or
employment).In this study, the effects of contextual characteristics of various departments(i.e. perceived
choice space of employment and perceived uncertainty of school-to-work connection) and individual
transition resources (i.e. career autonomy, school-to-work transition efficacy, and readiness for employment
competence) on career decisions were examined. The Results showed that with the effects of gender and
department characteristics (choice space of employment and uncertainty of school-to-work) controlled for,
when putting three kinds of individual transition resources, career autonomy and school-to-work transition
efficacy served as significant predictors on their education-dependent/ independent career choices.These
findings carry implications for career education and career counseling practice.

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2001 - 2500

P2415
THE ACHIEVEMENT EMOTIONS OF KOREA STUDENTS
TOWARD THEIR PARENTS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Jongho Shin, Seoul National University, Seoul - Republic Of Korea
Eunbyul Cho, Seoul National University, Seoul - Republic Of Korea
Myung-Seop Kim, Seoul National University, Seoul - Republic Of Korea

The purpose of this study was to investigate the achievement emotions experienced by Korean students
toward their parents. Achievement emotions are emotions related to achievement activities (Pekrun, 2006).
In Korean society, the parents tend to sacrifice themselves for their children’s learning. The children also
tend to consider their learning not only individual achievement but also a duty to their parents (Kim & Park,
2008). These distinctive characteristics of Korean society could affect students’ emotion and attitude toward
learning. This study explored achievement emotions by using an in-depth interview with 34 students. This
study found several interesting results. First, Korean students’ achievement emotions toward their parents
were classified as happiness, sense of guilty, annoyance, resentment and pressure. Second, Korean students
more experienced negative emotions than positive ones toward their parents. Third, Korean students’
emotion toward their parents were more related to learning outcome than learning process, and they believed
that their parents more emphasized their learning outcome than learning process. This could be the reason
why Korean students showed lower self-efficacy, self-concept, and intrinsic interest compared with students
in other countries. This study revealed that Korean students experienced distinctive emotions toward their
parents and showed relationship between emotions towards their parents and attitudes toward their own
learning.

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2001 - 2500

P2417
THE EFFECTS OF PEER SUPPORT TRAINING IN JUNIOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - FOCUSING ON LISTENING
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Shuko Esumi, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba-shi – Japan
Ichiko Shoji, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba-shi – Japan

The problem of students’ maladjustment has raised awareness for preventive education. The one of
preventive education is “Peer Support (PS; an approach for promoting students’ mutual support)”.The
purpose of this study was examined theeffects of Peer SupportTraining (PST), which was especiallyfocused
on “listening”. Participants were junior high school students(N=30; 15 males, 15 females), and they had four
40-minutes sessions from May to June 2014.They were asked to complete the Peer Support Scale (PSS; 9
items, 5-point scale) and Listening Skills Scale (LSS; 25 items, 5-point scale)three times (pretest, posttest,
andfollow-up test). As the result of one-way repeated measures ANOVA, posttest and/or follow-up test was
significantlyhigher than pretest in “Instrumental Support(IS)” and “Emotional Support” of PSS and
“Leaning-towarda talker” and “Eye Contact” of LSS.These results indicateas follows; Students’ peer support
and listening skills were improved by PST, and non-verbal skills were improved easily than verbal skills. In
order to examinethe differences of PSS scores at pretest, Low and High PSS score groups were made.As the
result of two-way repeated measuresANOVA, only IS had aninteraction effect. Specifically, the sizes of
differences between two groups got smaller because Low group was improved. Though the other measures
didn’t have any interaction effect.These results suggest thatPST improved both groups’ peer support and
listening skills.

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2001 - 2500

P2418
FOSTERING SECOND LANGUAGE SKILLS OF PRIMARY
SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A MIGRATORY BACKGROUND
B01. Development and education - Language acquisition
Raphaela Schätz, Ludwig-Maximilian-University of Munich, Munich – Germany
Heinz Mandl, Ludwig-Maximilian-University of Munich, Munich – Germany

Large scale competence studies (i.e. PISA and PIRLS) have repeatedly shown that students, whose native
language is not the language spoken in class, are behind their peers by relevant competencies.But there is
still a lack of second language trainings their effectiveness is proven.That could be caused in the complex
mechanism of second language acquisition, but also in methodological deficits and poor implementation
quality. This study reports the implementation and the effects of a long-term second language learning
program for primary school students with a migratory background in a deprived urban area. The program is
based on current second language acquisition theory and research and provides structured input in authentic
communication settings by applying an implicit approach. A mixed-method longitudinal quasi-experimental
designwas used to address two research questions:To what extent can the program successfully be realized
regarding the content, didactical and organizational level?How are the effects of the programon the students’
acquisition of second language skills regarding vocabulary, grammar and narration? The resultsshow that the
examinedinterventioncan be an appropriate measure to foster second language skills, if implemented as
conceptualized. The findings confirm how important it is to assess implementation fidelity, especially the
organizational level,in studies investigating program effectiveness.

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2001 - 2500

P2419
THE INFLUENCE OF COGNITIVE, MOTIVATIONAL AND
CONTEXTUAL VARIABLES ON THE ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT IN EARLY ADOLESCENCE
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Alejandro Veas, University of Alicante, Alicante – Spain
Juan Luis Castejón, University of Alicante, Alicante – Spain
Raquel Gilar, University of Alicante, Alicante – Spain
Pablo Miñano, University of Alicante, Alicante – Spain

Academic achievement has been widely studied in the educational field during the last decades, and different
cognitive, motivational and contextual variables have been included as real predictors. The analysis of the
interaction of these components through different statistical methods has been taken into account in
educational research to understand their influence on academic achievement, including cognitive and noncognitive variables. Some recent studies find that non-cognitive variables could have incremental validity
over cognitive variables in the prediction of school achievement; however, there are few studies in which
cognitive and non-cognitive variables are included in the same predicting model, especially with contextual
variables such as popularity or parent involvement. Due to the huge diversity of predictive variables, we set
out to analyze the influence of certain cognitive, motivational and contextual variables, most of them
analyzed in different explanatory models of academic achievement. In the present study, a hierarchical
multiple regression analysis is presented. Based on the main theoretical contributions, the scope is to analyze
the predictive effects of intellectual ability, goal orientation, learning strategies, popularity and parent
involvement on academic achievement. Academic achievement gives, in general terms, a great value to
adolescent-aged students, so that the identification and study of personal, motivational and contextual
predictors are crucial to improve school practices. Given the theoretical and empirical impact of the
constructs described above, we hypothesized that each of the variables included, that is, intellectual ability,
self-concept, goal orientation, learning strategies, popularity and parent involvement, have an important
predictive power on academic achievement. A total of 1456 students from the first and second academic
years of compulsory secondary education took part in this study. Of these, 58 students were excluded due to
errors or omissions in their answers or because they did not have sufficient command of Spanish. A total of
1398 subjects (n=1398) were included in the analysis: 53% of the students were male and 47% were female,
with a mean age of 12.5 years and a standard deviation of .67. Because of the racial and ethnic homogeneity
of the country, the majority of children were Caucasian (98%). Childhood socioeconomic status (SES) was
indexing according to parental occupation. There was a wide range of socioeconomic status with a
predominance of middle class children. Conglomerate sampling was employed using the group-class as the
sampling unit. A total of eight educative centers from the province of Alicante (Spain) were included in
which there were two private schools and six state schools. The majority of participants (1137, 81.4%)
studied at a state school, whereas 261 (18.6%) studied at a private school. The course split was such that
52.4% were in their first year and 47.6% were in their second year. The data were obtained in the classroom
and during school hours. The subjects participated voluntarily and with the informed consent of their parents
or legal guardians, with the guarantee of confidentiality. The tests were run in the various schools by several
specialist collaborators who received prior general training on how to apply the various instruments. The

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study was conducted during the academic year 2011-2012, from November to March, over four sessions that
each lasted an hour. We used a predictive correlational study design in which hierarchical regression
procedures were performed as a technical analysis with the SPSS software package version 21.0. Academic
achievement was used as criteria, and six steps were included to understand whether intellectual ability, selfconcept, goal orientation, learning strategies, popularity and parent involvement have a significant and
unique contribution to explaining the variance. We conducted a hierarchical linear regression analysis (see
Table 2) in which intellectual ability was entered in the first step; followed by three dimensions of selfconcept in the second step (math, verbal and academic); three dimensions of goal orientation in the third step
(learning, reinforcement and performance); three dimensions of learning strategies in the fourth step
(development, personalization and meta-cognitive scales); popularity in the fifth step; and four dimensions of
parent involvement in the sixth step (perception of support, organization and interest in the educational
process; expectations; center relationship; and time of effective support with homework).Model 1 was
significant [R2= .19, F(1, 1396) = 337.847], and thus, intellectual ability predicted academic achievement [β
=.44, p<.001]. In the second step (Model 2), all of the dimensions of self-concept significantly predicted
academic achievement beyond the effects of intellectual ability [R2=.532, F(3.1393) = 395.82, p<.001], and
the change between models 1 and 2 was statistically significant [R2 change = .337, F(3, 1393) = 334.448,
p<.001]. In the third step (Model 3), two of the three dimensions of goal orientation were statistically
significant but predicted negative academic achievement: concretely reinforcing goals [β = -.052, p <.01] and
the performance of goals [β = -.09, p <.001]. The change between Models 3 and 2 was also statistically
significant [R2change = .54, F(3, 1390) = 9.08, p <.001]. In the fourth step(Model 4), the elaboration and
meta-cognition scale predicted positive academic achievement, whereas the personalization scale predicted
negative academic achievement. The change between Models 4 and 3 was statistically significant [R2
change = .017, F(3, 1387) = 18.3, p< .001]. In the fifth step (Model 5), we can appreciate that popularity has
an important level of positive prediction [β = .157, p< .001] with a significant increment of the model [R2
change = .028, F(1, 1386) = 78.79), p< .001]. Finally, in the sixth step (Model 6), the predictions of the first
three dimensions of parent involvement were positive and statistically significant, whereas the last
dimension, time of support with homework, predicted negative academic achievement [β = -.186, p< 001].
This model explained 61% of the variance for the criteria [R2 = .61, F (15, 1382) = 144.14, p< .001].
According to our hypothesis, all of the steps included in the hierarchical regression analyses were
statistically significant, so all of the variables make important contributions to the prediction of academic
achievement. These resultsdemonstrate the importance of all types of constructs and specifically that beyond
cognitive and motivational variables, popularity and parent involvement are equally essential indicators that
affect academic achievement. Not only do teachers provide sufficient tools to enhance the performance of
students, but parents and peers are also intervenient variables that could be seen as an opportunity or an
obstacle to achieve better scholarly performance. In summary, the present study indicates the importance of
cognitive, motivation and contextual variables for a deeper comprehension of academic achievement in
adolescents. We found that all of the variables included in each step of the hierarchical regression analysis
were statistically significant and explained a considerable percentage of the variance (61%). Furthermore, we
need to give special relevance to contextual variables, specifically popularity and parent involvement,
because of their fundamental influence on the academic achievement beyond motivational and cognitive
variables, as it serves as a guide for educational practices.

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2001 - 2500

P2420
PILOT STUDY: INCREASING SAFE DELIVERY IN SOUTH OMO
VALLEY (ETHIOPIA) THROUGH SOCIAL LEARNING
METHODOLOGY
F06. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Psycho-social development and adjustment under conditions of poverty
Simona Carniato, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Rome - Italy
Simonetta Di Cori, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Rome – Italy

Background Social-cognitive methodologies play a significant role in change attitudes and behaviours. In
South Omo Valley, Ethiopia 95% of women do home delivery (104 safe delivery in 2006, and 1245 were
planned:, Annual meeting 2007). Objective Discussions, modeling, role modeling, reinforcement are very
important in shaping behaviours (A. Bandura). Media, social learning methodology and positive
rinforcement increase safe delivery at the Health Center (HC). Methods In South Omo Valley, Ethiopia,
CinemArena program addresses issues of mother and child health and women’s status, HIV/AIDS, child
marriage, through partecipatory theatre and educational movies in the local languages and positive
reinforcememt. Starting from audience attitudes and norms, and through the discussion of characters in
response to usual problems, audience members tend to accept these changes, even though they may
challenge some cultural traditions. Reinforcement for safe delivery: Solar lamp "Littlesun" will be given for
any safe delivery at the HC. To showing that the program had effect on knowledge and behavior, there are:
Comparison of the social-cognitive determinants will be conducted between baseline before CinemArena
and post-CinemArena survey. Follow up at 6 months. Comparison of safe delivery at Turmi Health Center
between CinemArena's viewers and non-viewers. Comparison from baseline of safe delivery (2013 and
2014) and post-CinemArena (2015 and 2016) from 2 target villages; control group with non-viewes villages.
Expected Results Listeners will be more informed about mother-child health services. Women viewers will
increase the safe delivery at the Health Center than no viewers. Conclusion: Social Learning methodology is
a key component in changing behaviour. Conclusion Social Learning is a key component in changing
behaviour. "We are using the media not only to inform, enable and motivate people, but also to link them to
resources in the community that will provide them with continuing support and guidance," Bandura explains.

2108

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2001 - 2500

P2422
SEXUAL FUNCTIONING IN A SAMPLE OF SPANISH
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
B04. Development and education - Attachment and intimate relationships
Víctor J. Villanueva, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Ana M. Ferruz, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Marta Roche, University of Zaragoza, Teruel - SpainLuna Salamero, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain
Ángel Castro, University of Zaragoza, Teruel – Spain

Sexual functioning is an important component of sexual health. Despite the considerable research attention
given to sexual negative outcomes, such as sexually transmitted infections (STI), or sexual victimization, it is
surprising that so little is known about the sexual functioning of young people. The current study examined
sexual functioning in a sample of 542 male and female heterosexual participants, aged 18 to 26 years
attending a mid-size university in Spain. Participants were recruited using a non-random sampling procedure
using the university e-mail distribution lists for students. They filled out an online battery of instruments
about their background and sexual history, and the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX), a five-item
rating scale to evaluate sexual function. Results showed that sexual lives of these university students
appeared generally positive and suggested a high overall level of sexual functioning, better in males. The
best sexual function was observed for the overall satisfaction with their orgasms and the worst for their
ability to reach an orgasm. Although sexual function was good in general, score distributions showed that
between 0.7% and 4.2% of participants reported their sexual function on any of the five areas to be very
poor. These findings underline the need to research in this topic and the implementation of preventive
programs and new strategies for promoting sexual health in university students.

2109

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2001 - 2500

P2425
MEASURING QUALITY OF SCHOOL CONTEXT: TESTING
FACE VALIDITY OF IQCE-ACE
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
José Albino Lima, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Ana Sofia Alves, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Rui Guedes Serôdio, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Alexandra Serra, Institute of Health Sciences (CESPU, CRL) Paredes – Portugal
Luísa Catita, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Paula Lopes, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal

Nowadays, quality isa broadly used concept in the most various contexts. In education tis concept is
particularly relevant given that quality of educational contexts has been consistently associated with school
and social achievement of children. Assessment of context’s quality is a fundamental endeavour aiming at
three main purposes: research, regulationand improvement of educational practices. For such purposes we
may find several instruments, and in the present study we test face validity of Quality Inventory of the
Educational Contexts, in its specific version developed forthe context in which Extra-Curricular Activities
(IQCE-ACE) are implemented across Portuguese basic schools. We asked a group of experts to answer to 2
questionnaires and participated in a group discussion focused in IQCE. Results show that across 77% of
items experts agree on the constructs they are supposed to measure. Remaining items were submitted to the
group discussion, resulting in relevant reformulation of item phrasing as well as their categorization within
the different dimensions of IQCE-ACE. In the whole, results support face validity of the original
instrument.However, they also indicate valuable structural changes that might improve its effectiveness.

2110

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2428
A CONTRIBUTION TO THE ITALIAN ADAPTATION OF THE
DESTRUCTIVE-CONSTRUCTIVE LEADERSHIP
QUESTIONNAIRE
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Andrea Bobbio, University of Padova, Padua – Italy
Stig Berge Matthiesen, BI Norwegian Business School, Bergen – Norway
Anna Maria Manganelli, University of Padova, Padua – Italy
Stäle Einarsen, University of Bergen, Bergen – Norway

The study aimed to supply a preliminary contribution to the adaptation of the Destructive-Constructive
Leadership Questionnaire (DCL; Ekvall&Arvonen, 1991; Aasland et al., 2010) to the Italian context. The
scale, comprising 22 items across 5 dimensions, may represent acomprehensive measure of both negative
leadership – such as Tyrannical, Derailed, Supportive-Disloyal, Laissez-faire behaviors – as well as positive
leadership, that is Constructive behavior. The study was carried out with 1230 participants(age: M = 41.75;
SD =11.13), both men and women, employed for at least one year at the time of data collection (March-June,
2014). The research questionnaire include the DCL scale, a 5-item measure of Job Satisfaction
(Brayfield&Rothe, 1951) and some socio-demographic questions, such as gender, age, level of education,
seniority. Results of a CFA performed via LISREL supported the goodness of fit of the 5 factor model
(RMSEA = .03, CFI = .99). Reliability estimates by means of Cronbach’s alpha were acceptable and ranged
between .63 to .84. A positive correlation emerged between the measure of Job Satisfaction and that of
Constructive leadership. Conversely, the satisfaction measure had a negative connection with Destructive
leadership, in line with theoretical assumptions. The DCL could be a useful tool both for scholars and
practitioners who want to detect different facets of leadership behaviors in applied empirical research or
intervention, be it positive or negative facets. This is something that already existing leadership inventories
rarely offer.

2111

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2430
BINAURAL BEAT IN SUBJECTIVE PAIN: A PILOT STUDY TO
INVESTIGATE BINAURAL BEAT’S EFFECTS USING THE PAINRELATED SEP
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Midori Hashimoto, Hiroshima University, Higahi-hiroshima – Japan

Background: Recently some researches suggested that the Binaural Beats reduced stress and anxiety. The
Binaural Beat is composed with presenting 2 kinds of pure tones simultaneously. Here, 440Hz and 450Hz
pure tones were used to compose Binaural Beat. The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effect
of Binaural Beat to the subjective pain sensation using pain-related somatosensory event-related potentials
(pain-related SEP). N110 SEP component is known as to reflect subjective pain. Methods: Twelve under
graduate students participated in this study. They took part in experiment consisting of 4 conditions
(Binaural Beat, Monaural Beat (440Hz/450Hz), and Non-tone). The electrical pain stimulus was applied to
the right median nerve. Prior to the experiment, participants’ pain-stimulus threshold was measured by
method of adjustment. In 1 trial, 60 electrical stimuli were presented every 1000ms with 200-ms duration
and tone has 80s duration including 1 trial. After each trial, subjective pain and state-anxiety were measured
by VAS and STAI. Results: Mean ERP amplitudes including the peak latency of N110 were compared
among 4 conditions. Similar to previous studies, N110-like component was observed at the pre-frontal site.
However, we couldn’t find significant differences relate to the auditory stimulus conditions.

2112

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2001 - 2500

P2432
THE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PTSD, PERSONALITY,
EMOTION AND COMMUNICATIONS AFTER DISASTER
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Hana Hirai, Graduate School of Humanities, Gakushuin University, Tokyo – Japan

The purpose of the present study was to examine the relations amongPTSD, personality, emotion and
communications after disaster. In this study, IES-R (Impact of Event Scale-Revised; intrusion, avoidance and
hyperarousal) was used as the measure of the PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) level and the
questionnaire was constructed by IES-R, Adolescent Resilience Scale (novelty seeking, emotion regulation,
and positive future orientation), and items which measured“fear” felt at the earthquake, the first “time”when
they talked about the disaster, “empathy” of others, and so on.It was hypothesized that PTSD positively
related to fear felt at the earthquake and negatively related to sympathy. This research was conducted after
Great East Japan earthquake (March 11th, 2011), and 17graduate students (M= 27.00, SD = 4.27) answered
the questionnaire. Results were as follows: (1) Novelty seeking had negative relation with time (r = -.51). (2)
Fear had positive significant relation with past (r = .70)/present (r = .54)intrusion, past (r = .60)/present (r =
.53)hyperarousal, and emotion regulation(r = .42). (3)Low group of positive future orientation scores got
higher avoidance scores than high group (L = 1.14,H = 0.56).Thus, results partlysupported the hypothesis
and indicatedthat the more one felt fear, the more one got PTSD symptoms. Moreover, as emotion regulation
had positive relation with fear, in interventionand support after the disaster, it should be taken into
consideration.The results had the problem of sample size, so that the further study was needed.

2113

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2001 - 2500

P2435
TAIL OF SOLDIERS: EMOTIONAL MISSION EXPERIENCE
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Alessandra Fario, A.O.U. Federico II, Federico II, Naples – Italy

This exploratory study has the aim to focuse on the condition of soldiers, theme marginally touched in
Italy,because it collides with a system of physical strenght values to the detritment of psychological distress.
The history told about a syndrome typical of soldiers, then recognized in civilians: Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder. According with the military psychology and with studies of the American literature on the PTSD
of veterans, III variables have been isolated and analyzed: resilience, attachment, violence. Eight semistructurated interviews to Italian soldier with mission experience have been examined with the qualitative
method, using the T-Lab software, the text and word’s association analysis, to identify protection and risk
factors and to compare with the analyzed theory. Results prove what emerged from studies about resilience
and attachment as protective values of PTSD. It is not confirmed the modification of violence concept, still
linked with civil values. There is a strong connection between working context and motivation, internal for
Special Forces and external for the Army, connected with a minor resilience. Finally is emerged the
requestof an increase of the psychologist’s current role in the army although the fear of judgement. From this
study it is possible to recognize the need of an in-depth analysis on the organization’s psychic functioning, to
plan in future many prevention and support interventions to take care of soldier’s psychological health.

2114

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2438
EFFECTIVNESS OF SEXUAL EDUCATION BY
COGNITIVE_BEHAVIOURAL APPROACH ON SEXUAL SELF
CONCEPT OF NAJAF ABAD COUPLE
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Maryam Amini, Razi University, Kermanshah – Iran
Mohammad Pourrashidi, Razi University, Kermanshah; Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin –
Iran
Assieh Moradi, Razi University, Kermanshah - IranKhoda Morad Momeni, Razi University, Kermanshah –
Iran

Sexual self-concept is one of the most important concepts related to sexual function. Improving of Sexual
self-concept will help psycho-sexual health. It needs some educations from childhood to old age in order to
form Sexual self-concept. This study aims to investigate effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral sexual
education on couple's Sexual self-concept. The hypothesis was: cognitive-behavioral sexual education has
impact on negative and positive aspects of Sexual self-concept of couples. To conduct this research, a semiexperimental method was used, having a pretest and posttest design with group control. The population of
this study were the 20-30 year-oldcouples of Najaf abad. Ten couples were included randomly in the
experimental group and the other ten couples in the control group. Experimental group were treated in 6
sessions and no intervention was done on control group. The measurement tool was Snell Sexual selfconcept. Multivariate covariance showed that sexual education has impact on negative and positive aspects
of Sexual self-concept.

2115

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2442
THE RELATIONSHIP THE NUMBER OF SEXUAL PARTNERS
AND DESIRABILITY AS A ROMANTIC PARTNER, AND
EVALUATED TRAITS AMONG JAPANESE
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Yoshinori Wakao, Hamamatsu Gakuin University, Hamamatsu – Japan

When rating someone as a casual dating or a potential marital partner, young people rated chastity as more
desirable than both moderate and extensive sexual experience (Sprecher et al., 1997). And, adolescents rate
the target as having less value, less peer population, and less intelligence as the number of sexual partners
he/she has increased (Marks & Fraley, 2005). Japanese adolescents, however, evaluated sexually inactive
people as having less interpersonal skills and motivation, and being more immature and unstable in
comparison with sexually active people (Wakao, 2008). In this study, I examined relationship between the
number of sexual partners and the desirability as a casual dating partner or a romantic partner, and how the
personality traits are evaluated among Japanese adolescents. 520 undergraduates (200 male, 302 female)
evaluated experimental targets who were described as having a lot of (or a few) number of sexual partners.
In the result, female rated the target who has no or less sexual experience more desirable as a romantic
partner than the experienced target. In contrast, rating as a casual dating partner, female rated the target
having no or less sexual experience less desirable than the moderately experienced target. In both gender,
targets were evaluated less reliable and more popular as the number of sexual partners increased. I discussed
the implications for sexuality of Japanese youth.

2116

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2443
PERCEIVED EXCLUDABILITY IN WORKPLACE AND
BEHAVIORAL INTENTION TO ACQUIRE CHILDCARE LEAVE:
AN APPROACH FROM PLURALISTIC IGNORANCE
D16. Work and organization – Other
Takeru Miyajima, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan
Hiroyuki Yamaguchi, Kyushu University, Fukuoka – Japan

The aim of the current study was to investigate the hypothesis that issues about men’s child-care leave
(CCL) in Japan is caused by pluralistic ignorance. People of the majority position in a group are often
incorrectly perceived that theyare in the minority position, which is called “Pluralistic Ignorance”
(Katz&Allport, 1931).Pluralistic ignorance can lead individual to behave so that he or she is in line with the
perceived group norm (Miller&Prentice, 1994). We predicted that perceived excludability can impede the
relation between the desire to acquire CCL and behavioral intention to acquire CCL.The analysis confirmed
the occurrence of the pluralistic ignorance.The result of hierarchical regression analysis revealed significant
interaction. Examining the simple slopes, there was no statistically significant relation between perceived
excludability and behavioral intention at low levels of desire (β=.01, t(903)=.33, p>.05). However, there was
a negative relation between perceived excludability and behavioral intention at high levels of desire (β=-.23,
t(903)=-6.13, p<.01).The primary finding of this study indicates that current issue about men’s CCL in Japan
is caused by the social psychological phenomenon “pluralistic ignorance”. Japanese male employees feel
normative pressure to inhibit their desire to acquire the CCL, erroneously believing that their behaviors
would be disapproved by others.

2117

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2446
QUALITY OF LIFE AND SATISFACTION WITH THE SEXUAL
DOMAIN: THE ROLE OF SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Dorota Kalka, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warszawa – Poland

Type 2 diabetes is a disease whose frequency of occurrence is growing (Chen, Magliano, Zimmet, 2012).
Like every chronic non-communicable disease (WHO, 2011), it influences general perceived quality of life
and satisfaction with its individual areas (Walker, 2007). The problems of people with diabetes may also
concern the sexual domain. More than 50% of men suffer from sexual dysfunction six years after onset of
the disease, and in the case of women difficulties in this domain are associated with painful intercourse, a
decrease in sexual organs sensitivity, and problems with reaching orgasm (Newman and Bertelson, 1986).
The aim of this research is to show the significance of sociodemographic variables, such as sex, education,
place of residence, and duration of diabetes for the influence of the level of satisfaction with the sexual
domain on general perceived quality of life in a group of people with type 2 diabetes. Two groups of people
suffering from type 2 diabetes (a group of patients hospitalized due to complications and a group without
complications) as well as a group of healthy individuals have taken part in the research. The following
methods have been used in the research: Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener, Emmons, Larsen and Griffin,
1985), Diabetes Quality of Life Brief Clinical Inventory (Burroughs, Desikan, Waterman, Gilin, McGill,
2004) and Sexual Satisfaction Scale (Davies et al., 2006). The research has been conducted since November
2014 and its completion is planned for May 2015.

2118

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2448
MOOD DIVERSITY ENHANCES CREATIVE PERFORMANCE IN
BRAINWRITING DYADS
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Bedirhan Gültepe, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Hamit Coşkun, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey
Ahmet Yasin Şenyurt, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu – Turkey

The present experiment aimed to extend the Dual Pathway to Creativity Model by examining mood
composition in brainwriting dyads. It was hypothesized that mood diversity in brainstorming dyads would
enhance creative performance. The participants were randomly assigned to either negative or positive mood
condition in a way that they wrote their feelings and thoughts regarding either their past negative or positive
experiences for the four minute session, respectively. Then, they were randomly composed as negativepositive mood, negative-negative, or positive-positive mood dyads. All the participants brainstormed on how
the number of tourists visiting Turkey could be increased, by exchanging their ideas with paper slips (i.e.,
brainwriting) for 15 minute sessions. Findings showed that negative-positive mood dyads generated more
ideas than positive-positive and negative-negative mood dyads in brainwriting, with the last two being not
significantly different from each other. Also, negative-positive mood dyads generated deeper ideas than their
counterparts. This finding provides dyad-level evidence for the Dual Creativity Model that flexibility and
persistence play important roles for the link between mood and creativity.

2119

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2453
EMOTION REGULATION AS A MEDIATOR OF ASSOCIATIONS
BETWEEN PERCEIVED PARENTING STYLES AND
INTERPERSONAL PROBLEMS
F16. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics – Other
Seda Sapmaz Yurtsever, Ege University, İzmir – Turkey
Serap Tekįnsav Sütcü, Ege University, İzmir – Turkey

Associations between perceived parenting styles and adults interpersonal problems have been established.
However the mechanisms that account for this association have not been adequately studied. Therefore, the
aim of the study was to evaluate emotion regulation as a mediator of the association between perceived
maternal/paternal parenting styles and interpersonal problems. The data gathered from 622 undergraduate
students. In this study, the Young Parenting Inventory (YPI), the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems (IIP32) and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) was used. In order to determine the mediator role
of emotion regulation difficulties in the relation between perceived parenting styles and dimensions of
interpersonal problems, a series of regression analysis were conducted. The results of analyses showed that
emotion regulation difficulties partially mediated the association between perceived parental styles and all
dimensions of interpersonal problems. However emotion regulation difficulties fully mediated only the
relationship between perceived maternal styles and interpersonal behaviors of dominance. It was partial
mediator of the associations between percieved maternal styles and the all other dimesions of interpersonal
problems. Finally, with the light of literature, this results are consisted with especially research has proved
the role of emotion or social competence in parents-peer relationships.

2120

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2454
SUICIDE RISK FACTORS OF CONSCRIPTED SOLDIERS
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Christoph Kabas, Austrian Armed Forces, Psychological Service, Vienna – Austria
Gerald Moser, Austrian Armed Forces, Psychological Service, Vienna – Austria
Christian Langer, Austrian Armed Forces, Psychological Service, Vienna – Austria

Usually suicide risk in armed forces is above the average. In Austria every conscript has to pass a
psychological and medical screening. During the psychological screening psychological tests (intelligence,
clinical) are executed. The aim of this study was to find out, if testdata from conscripts are of any prognostic
validity for suicidal behaviour during military duty. The data of 39 soldiers which committed suicide and 65
soldiers which attempted suicide during military service were analysed. The expectation to find prognostic
variables was low, because conscripts with a risky profile are usually not qualified for military service. But
the results show that “readiness to assume risk” and “drug abuse” may be risk factors for suicidal behaviour
during military service.

2121

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2001 - 2500

P2455
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND WORK ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: PERSPECTIVES AND
EXAMPLES OF PRACTICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
D09. Work and organization - Sustainable development and corporate social responsibility
Maruska Strada, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Luca Vecchio, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Environmental sustainability (ES)has become an unavoidable challenging topicfaced by organizations.It has
beentherefore stated that work and organizational psychology(WOP)should contributein supporting
firms’environmental efforts (e. g. Campbell & Campbell, 2005; Ones&Dilchert, 2012; Dubois & Dubois,
2012). In this perspective, this study aims to identify and critically examine possible areas of research and
practicefor an environmentally oriented WOP. For this purpose, a large-scale systematic review of ES
topichas been undertaken. Drawing on researches in psychology and other disciplines that have tackled the
issue, a map encompassing the main areas of interest has been built. The map is presented on the basis of its
possible applications for WOP field. Environmental management systemsare specifically taken as examples
and contexts of further exploration of the proposed framework. The results of this studyinform the current
debate about the role of WOP in addressingurgent questions that characterize present organizational
contexts. In particular, the analysis of environmental management systems sheds light on the importance of
organizational “soft” dimensions, beside the “hard” ones. Implications for further researchesmainly
concernthe necessityof adopting multi-disciplinary and multilevel approacheswhen ES issues are dealt with.

2122

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2458
USING MEMORY EFFICIENCY INDEX TO DIFFERENTIATE
EARLY MCI FROM COGNITIVE NORMAL AGED OLDER
ADULTS
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Giuseppe Maria Castro, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale Catania, Acireale – Italy
Grazia Razza, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale Catania, Acireale – Italy
Lucia Valmara Baraldo, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale Catania, Acireale – Italy

BACKGROUND: The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test is a widely used verbal memory test, RAVLT
investigates short and long term memory using many measures (immediate, delayed recall, recognition).
Sometimes, these measures don’t cut-off scores that yield a satisfactory sensitivity, in spite of a clinical
evidence of mild but worsening daily memory problems; other times, only a measure (immediate or
recognition or delayed) is pathological so we have difficulties to understand test results. Ricci et al. proposed
Memory Efficiency Index that’s a combined score: [(delayed recall /15)/( Trials 1–5/ 75)]+[(delayed
recognition hits/15)–(false positive/total number of distractors)] to improve sensitivity and specificity of
RAVLT test. AIM OF THE STUDY: The aim of this investigation was to evaluate sensitivity and specificity
of Memory Efficiency Index (MEI) to differentiate cognitively normal aged controls from early MCI
patients. METHODS: We tested early MCI and healthy controls (HC) with RAVLT and a short
neuropsychological battery. RESULTS: Our results support the usefulness of MEI; Delayed recall (MCI vs
HC) was low significant (t= -2,111 sig=0.064), Immediate recall (MCI vs HC) was not significant (t=-1,812,
sig=0,101), Recognition (MCI vs HC) was Not significant (t=-1,156, sig=,154) but MEI (MCI vs HC)
showed strong statistical significance (t=5-,247, sig=0.000). CONCLUSIONS: MEI has higher sensitivity
and specificity than other partial scores to evaluate mnesic deficits.

2123

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2001 - 2500

P2459
UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS: EARLY
MALADAPTIVE SCHEMAS AND EMOTION REGULATION
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Seda Sapmaz Yurtsever, Ege University, İzmir – Turkey

In this study it is aimed to examine whether young female university students who carry the risk of having or
not having eating disorder differ in terms of early maladaptive schemas and difficulties of emotion regulation
variations. Another aim of the study is to examine the predictor effect of these variations on eating attitudes
which reflect the eating disorder attitudes. The samples of these study constitude 773 female university
students aged between 17 to 35. In the study, The Eating Attitude Test (EAT-40) is used to evaluate eating
attitudes, Young Schema Questionnaire-Short Form 3 (YSQ-SF3) is used to evaluate cognitive schemes
earned at early period and Difficulties of Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) is used to evaluate difficulties at
emotion regulation. According to results, the group which is at risk in terms of eating disorder is observed to
get higher points at all early maladaptive schemas and all difficulties at emotion organization except for
awareness dimension. At the result of hierarchal regression analysis which is made with the variations at the
study to predict eating attitude, it is found that emotional deprivition, self-sacrifice, high standards schema
dimensions and difficulties at emotion regulation significantly have an effect on eating attitudes (R2=.18,
F(1,716)= 8.95, p<.001).

2124

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2001 - 2500

P2461
QUALITY OF LIFE AND COPING WITH STRESS IN PEOPLE
WITH OBESITY
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Kalka Dorota, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warszawa - Poland
Pawlowska Monika, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warszawa – Poland

The number of people suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases has been growing recently (WHO,
2011). Such diseases influence a sick person's global perceived quality of life, as well as satisfaction with its
various aspects (Walker, 2007). They also constitute the leading cause of death. One of these diseases is
obesity, which is considered to be one of the main healthcare problems (WHO, 2011). Many patients live
under intense emotional pressure because of the disease and its complications. It is thus crucial to be able to
cope with emerging difficulties. A selection of the used coping strategies depends on a situation that an
individual is in, his/her personal traits, and demographic characteristics such as age, sex, education and
current psychophysical state. The aim of the conducted research is to compare perceived quality of life and
styles of reactive coping with stress among patients with obesity and healthy individuals, as well as to verify
the association of the aforementioned variables. Two groups of people have taken part in the research:
people with obesity and healthy individuals. The following methods have been used in the research:
Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener, Emmons, Larsen and Griffin, 1985), World Health Organization
Quality of Life Instrument-BREF (WHO, 1991) and Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced (Carver,
Scheier andWintraub, 1989). The research has been conducted since October 2014 and its completion is
planned for March 2015.

2125

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2001 - 2500

P2462
INTERACTIVE EFFECTS OF UTILITY VALUE AND COST ON
STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Masaki Kera, Nagoya University, Nagoya – Japan
Motoyuki Nakaya, Nagoya University, Nagoya – Japan

Eccles’ expectancy–value model is a prominent approach to explaining students’ task performance, choice of
activity, etc.Expectancy–value theory defines the following four value components: interest value,
attainment value, utility value, andcost.Recent studies have investigated the effects of utility value on
students’ learning. The present study examined the interactive effects of utility value and cost on students’
achievement behaviour. We collected 2 waves of data over 1 semester from 113undergraduateand vocational
school students,regarding the lectures they attended in psychology classes.We used a self-report
questionnaireto assess perception of task value (i.e. utility value and cost) and behavioural engagement.
Perception of task value was assessed at wave1, and behavioural engagement at wave2. Multiple regression
analysis revealed a significant interaction between utility value and cost. Using simple slopes analysis, we
found that utility value promoted behavioural engagement only for individuals with low cost perception.
However, utility value had no effect on behavioural engagement for individuals with high cost perception.
These results suggest that it is necessary to not only instruct utility value but also reduce cost perception. In
the light of the present findings,the implications of utility value intervention on students’learning are
discussed.

2126

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2463
SOCIOEMOTIONAL CONDITIONS OF THE MOTHER AND
BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN PRESCHOOLERS
B10. Development and education – Parenting
Ana Maria Cossio Ale, Ricardo Palma University, Lima – Peru

The purposeof the study is to establish the influence of the socio-emotional conditions of the mother in
behavioral problems in preschoolers from Lima Metropolitan.The sample selected was explanatory, Ex-PostFacto and Causal design.444 mothers of preschoolers were interviewed, the range of their ages were between
3 and 5 years old of both sexes. This research is explanatory, descriptive design and the applied level was
causal.The method Ex-Post-Facto was considered due to it determines the alterations of the independent
variables: socioemotional conditions and behavioral problems. The inventory of Behavioral and
socioemotional Problems is composed by 73 items with three dimensions: the first dimension is related to the
problems of the child, the second dimension is related to the problems of the mother and the third dimension
is related to events or stressful situations in the family group. The tabulation of data was processed by
specific formulas. Rho of Sperman andPearson’s chi-square.The final results indicate that there is a
meaningful difference of the depressing mood of the mother and a highly considerable influence on the
couple relationship from the mother’s side. There is also a medium meaningful difference related to the
dropout in the behavioral problems of the preschoolers from Lima. According to the findings, preventive
programs could be developed in the socioemotional area with the children and their mothers considering that
the problems of the preschoolers have a great impact due to the quality of life and the stressful situations
faced by their mothers.

2127

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2464
SIGNIFICANCE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR PERCEIVED
QUALITY OF LIFE IN A GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2
DIABETES
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Dorota Kalka, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warszawa – Poland

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease (WHO, 2011), whose frequency of occurrence is
growing (Chen, Magliano, Zimmet, 2012). Monitoring the quality of life of diabetic patients was an issue
proposed in the St. Vincent Declaration in 1989 (Krans, Porta, Keen, 1992), as the disease affects general
perceived quality of life and satisfaction with its individual areas (Walker, 2007). In the case of people with
chronic diseases, social support towards a sick person is of crucial importance. It ensures better coping,
better self-control, and makes patients closely follow their doctor's instructions. The aim of the conducted
research was to verify the significance of support for perceived quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes
and their partners. We used World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument-BREF (WHO, 1991),
Diabetes Quality of Life Brief Clinical Inventory (Burroughs, Desikan, Waterman, Gilin, McGill, 2004),
Berlin Social Support Scales (Łuszczyńka, Kowalska, Schwarzer and Schulz, 2002) and Satisfaction with
Relationship Instrument(Kuczyńska, 1992). Thirty-six couples, one person in each suffering from type 2
diabetes, took part in the research. The results showed, among other things, that the level of perceived
available instrumental support increases the level of satisfaction with the psychological domain and with
social relationships, whereas support seeking considerably influences satisfaction with the psychological
domain. Real emotional support from a healthy partner is of significance for the level of satisfaction with the
relationship.

2128

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2466
THE EFFECT OF COLOR SURROUNDINGS TO SUBJECTIVE
PAINFULNESS USING PAIN-RELATED SOMATOSENSORY
EVENT RELATED POTENTIALS (SEPS)
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Kenzo Konishi, Kibi International University, Takahashi – Japan
Midori Hashimto, Hiroshima University, Higahi-hiroshima – Japan
Ippei Umeki, Kibi International University, Takahashi – Japan
Seiya Tahara, Kibi International University, Takahashi – Japan
Yushi Kato, Kibi International University, Takahashi – Japan
Jun-ichi Akiyama, Kibi International University, Takahashi – Japan

Subjective painfulness is decreased to distracting attention or involving distraction task. The aim of this
study is to investigate the effect of color surroundings to the subjective painfulness using pain-related
somatosensory event-related potentials (pain-related SEP). Stimulus was painful electrical stimulation
applied to the right median nerve. There were five kinds of color surroundings. They were white, yellow,
green, blue and red. Color surroundings were made of wearing goggles with color cellophane papers.
Participants received all color conditions with counterbalanced order, two times for each color. In one trial,
sixty electrical stimuli were presented every 1000ms with 200-ms duration. After each color surrounding
condition, subjective pain estimation was measured by VAS (Visual analogue scale), and State-Anxiety
score was also measured. As the results, a positive ERP component peaked at about 180 ms after stimulus
onset (P180) was more positive in the red condition than in the yellow and blue conditions at C4 site.
Behavioral results showed that red surrounding increased the state-anxiety, and decreased VAS value
compared with another color surrounding. This suggests that attention was more distributed to the
surroundings and less attention to the pain stimulus alleviate the pain sensation. And the amplitude of P180
component may reflect subjective painfulness.

2129

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2467
SUBJECTIVE VALENCE, FAMILIARITY AND COMPLEXITY
NORMS FOR PICTOGRAMS
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Marília Prada, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), CIS - IUL, Lisbon – Portugal
Rita R. Silva, ISPA – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Lisbon – Portugal
David Rodrigues, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), CIS - IUL, Lisbon – Portugal
Margarida Garrido, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), CIS - IUL, Lisbon – Portugal

The publication of norms for sets of stimuli provides validated materials to be used in different experimental
paradigms, especially when the control of stimuli characteristics is required. In this poster we present
subjective rating norms of valence, familiarity and complexity for a set of 650 pictograms representing
diverse contents (e.g., from concrete objects to abstract patterns) that can be used by researchers in different
psychology fields. Our work provides descriptive results (mean, median, standard deviation and confidence
intervals) for each pictogram regarding each dimension, as well as the correlations between the dimensions.
Our results suggest that the current pictogram set is varied, allowing for the selection of exemplars with
different levels of valence, familiarity and complexity. Moreover, a sub-set of pictograms was evaluated as
neutral in all three dimensions. Our data shows a positive association between valence and familiarity, and
negative associations between complexity and the other dimensions, replicating previous literature.
Altogether,this type of visual materials is useful for research in several domains. For example, considering
valence as a selection criterion while controlling for familiarity and complexity, negative and positive
pictograms may be used as prime stimuli in affective priming procedures and neutral ones as targets in other
implicit measures of attitudes.

2130

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2468
AWARENESS OF WATER RIGHTS AND OF THE NEED FOR
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION
F11. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Environment and sustainability
Okamoto Takuya, Shinshu University, Matsumoto City – Japan

The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between people’s awareness of water rights and
of the need for groundwater protection. In Japan, the landowner has the rights of using groundwater under
the private landed estate without limit in law. But, in 2012, local government ordinance is established in
Azumino-city, Nagano-pref. to protect the regional groundwater in the wide area. So, Questionnaire survey
about consciousness of water was administered to 2000 people in Azuminocity(a response rate for survey is
61.25%). The main results were as follows: (1) young people did not know the ordinance of groundwater in
Azumino-City. (2) Groundwater was perceived as being more private than surface water. (3) The people who
think groundwater isprivateproperty give a less donated funds for protect the groundwater, lower
environment-conscious than as public water.

2131

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2474
THE IMPACT OF A BRAND ACTIVATION EXPERIENCE AT
THE CONSUMER LEVEL
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Marília Prada, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), CIS - IUL, Lisbon – Portugal
Inês Rosa, ISPA – Instituto Universitário, Lisbon – Portugal
Cláudia Azevedo, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Lisbon – Portugal

Nowadays consumers seek immediate gratification, valuing pleasure, positive emotions and feelings in the
consumption process. People still make decisions following a cost-benefit analysis. However, perceived
benefits refer to more than functional features, including also the “experiences” provided by a brand and/or
product. This contributes highly to the brand's differentiation and the key is to provide meaningful
experiences, which promotes consumer’s involvement and identification with brand, engagement,
satisfaction andloyalty. A great amount of literature has been dedicated to consumer experience.
Nevertheless, research on the measurement and evaluation of the impact of “experiences” as a powerful
communication methodis scarce, especially in natural context. We focus on the evaluation in loco of a brand
activation experience provided by a major hypermarket chain, comparing consumers that participated in the
activity ("participants") with consumers visiting the store ("visitors"). Our results show that participants (vs.
visitors) perceived the activity more as an experience than as abrand promotion action,and the brand as more
stimulant at the sensorial, emotional and behavioral levels. Moreover, participants showed a higher
involvement, interest and word-of-mouth intention. Although further research is needed, we contribute to a
better understanding experiences’ impact at the consumer level.

2132

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2475
IS NON-VARIETY BORING? THE PERCEPTION OF PEOPLE
WHO PREFER NON-VARIETY OR VARIETY IN CONSUMING
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Katarzyna Stasiuk, Maria Curie - Sklodowska University, Lublin – Poland

Consumers often choose considerable amounts of variety when allowed to select more than one item from a
choice set, even when they are given the option of repeating consumption of favored items. One of
explanation for variety- seeking behaviors focus on desire to be evaluated favorably by others. The result of
the previous study show that individuals anticipate that a decision to restrict their choices to consumption of
their favorite item(s) would make a negative impression on others; others might conclude that they are dull,
boring, or narrow-minded. Sampling a variety of items, on the other hand, allows consumers to express to
others that they are creative and interesting people who enjoy many different things. The aim of the present
study was to test the assumption that consumers who express variety seeking behavior are evaluated more
favorably comparing to the ones who express not variety seeking behavior. The sample was 184 participants.
Data were collected in a between–subjects design, using scenario that describe a person and his/her
consumer choices. The variety of the choices and the gender of person was manipulated. The dependent
variable was the evaluation of the person on the different dimensions. The result show the main effect of the
variety. The participants evaluate the person who express variety - seeking behavior as more interesting and
they prefer that person as a friend. The interaction effect was also obtained only for dimension responsibility.

2133

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2477
A STUDY OF PROCRASTINATION OF JAPANESE
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Kurozumi Ryo, Graduate School of Humanities, Gakushuin University, Tokyo – Japan
Sei Maiko, Graduate School of Humanities, Gakushuin University, Tokyo – Japan
Iijima Hiyori, Graduate School of Humanities, Gakushuin University, Tokyo – Japan

The purpose of this study was to examine the procrastination behavior of Japanese university students onthe
task that they had been working on.All participants took a course of basic psychological seminar.In study1,
participants were assigned a task to write an essay at the first day of the seminar, and were instructed to turn
it in5 weeks later. They completed a questionnaire including 3 scales (procrastination, emotion and
consciousness) at the first day, one weeklater and atthe last day.In study2, a new questionnaire including
personality as the fourth factor was distributed to the other students attending same seminar.The resultsof the
two studies showed the different effects of emotionsthat the participants felt during procrastination. High
procrastinators’negative emotion experienced duringprocrastinationwas related to subsequent negative
emotion.However, positive emotion experienced by low procrastinators during procrastination was also
predicted negative emotion. In addition, there were differences inpersonality depending on when the task
was submitted.

2134

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2478
EFFECTS OF WRITTEN EXPRESSIVE DISCLOSURE
PARADIGM ON PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AMONG SPOUSES
OF CANCER PATIENTS
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Didem Acar, Uludaĝ University, Bursa – Turkey
Gulay Dirik, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir – Turkey

Expression of peoples’ thoughts and feelings to cope with the traumatic event is accepted as beneficial for
their mental and physical health. In the 1980s Pennebaker and colleagues tested the effects of writing
experience. They indicated that individuals who express thoughts and feelings about the traumatic event
through writing leads to several positive effects on mental and physical health. Although explaining written
expressive disclosure paradigm (WED) with only one theory is difficult, emotional disinhibition,
exposure/emotional processing and cognitive processing theories seem to support this paradigm. The aim of
the current study was to test WED in spouses of cancer patients’ psychological health and posttraumatic
growth (PTG). Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups to write during 15 min sessions
on 4 consecutive days: Positive WED, negative WED and both negative+positive WED. While in positive
WED, participants were asked to write only positive thoughts and feelings about cancer, in negative WED
were asked to write only negatives. In negative+positive WED, participants were asked to write only
negatives in the first two writing sessions and only positives in the last two writing sessions. All participants
completed measures of psychological health, PTG and emotional expression prior to the first writing session,
following the fourth writing session and 1 month follow-up. Still, data collecting continues. Therefore,
results will be reported later.

2135

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2480
THE EFFECT OF TSUNAGARI LEARNING SYSTEM (TLS) ON
THE LEARNERS WITH LOW EFFICACY EXPECTATIONS
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Ikuo Sawayama, Osaka University, Suita – Japan
Machiko Sannomiya, Osaka University, Suita – Japan
Takafumi Terasawa, Okayama University, Okayama – Japan

E-learning has a problem for the learners to poorly keep on learning. On this subject, our recent researches
indicated that e-learning with “TSUNAGARI learning system (TLS)”, consisting of such as the ability to
always display what people currectly is online, has an inhibitory effect on the decrease of the learners’
academic workloads. Additionally, by exploratory data analysis, it has been suggested that this effect was
most obvious on the learners who had low efficacy expectations before the learning. In this study, we
examined the reproducibility of this phenomenon. To elaborate, Japanese university students who wished to
become a teacher (N =69) were divided into two conditions by blind method. One is running TLS and the
other is not running it. Then, they used the e-learningfor theteacher employment examination by their
smartphones for a month without rein on. As a result, substentially the same tendency as our previous study
was observed. That is, in the condition running TLS, learners with low efficacy expectations showed as
many academic workloads as the learners with high ones. In contrast to the other condition without using
TLS, the learners with low efficacy expectations showed less academic workloads than the learners with
high ones. This study is intended to provideanempiricalevidence concerning the support of keeping on
learning.

2136

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2490
THE EFFECTS OF EMOTIONAL CONTEXT IN BODY ODOR
MEMORY
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Marta Rocha, University of Aveiro, Aveiro – Portugal
Susana Campos, University of Aveiro, Aveiro – Portugal
Sandra C. Soares, University of Aveiro, Aveiro – Portugal
Laura Alho, University of Aveiro, Aveiro – Portugal
Jacqueline Ferreira, University of Aveiro, Aveiro – Portugal
Carlos F. Silva, University of Aveiro, Aveiro – Portugal

The current study sought to investigate how the manipulation of context at the time of encoding and recall
affects the body odor recognition. Body odors of strangers seems to play a special role in memory due to
their fast and direct processing in limbic areas like the amygdala and hippocampus, structures known to be
involved in emotional memories. The experimental task consisted in the recognition of a previously exposed
odor (n=103), in order to verify how the manipulation of the emotional context at the time of encoding and
recall can affect the performance of body odor recognition. Although the results between congruent
conditions (Crime-Crime; Neutral-Neutral) and incongruent conditions (Crime-Neutral; Neutral-Crime) were
not significant, there was a higher performance in the Crime-Crime condition (77%), compared to the neutral
condition (74%) and when the contexts were incongruent (N-C, 68%, and C-N, 52%). Therefore, the results
revealed that when the odors are presented both at encoding and recall within the same emotional context
they are better remembered. This study suggests that humans are able to perform olfactory recognition tasks
even when the olfactory stimuli belong to strangers and that emotional congruency may boost recognition.

2137

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2491
QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXPLICIT/IMPLICIT ATTITUDE TO A
LOW AND HIGH CALORIC FOOD OF INDIVIDUALS WITH
OBESITY
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Monika Pawlowska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sopot, Warsaw – Poland
Michal Orlowski, Ceynowa Hospital, Wejherowo – Poland

Two dimensions can be distinguished in attitude to the object: explicit, which results from cognitive
elaboration, and implicit, which is unconscious and unavailable for introspection (Greenwald i Banaji, 1995).
These two dimensions mediate in positive and negative emotions, thoughts and behavior to the objects. Goal
directed action i.e eating behavior can be caused with combined explicit and implicit influence (Mc Kenne,
2010). Predicting an eating behavior from explicit attitude can be ineffective and insufficient, because food
judgment can be determined by automatic attitude. Moreover, in testing an explicit attitude individuals,
particularly obese ones, may have an inclination to present a socially desirable attitude (Dunn, 2008).
Because of that, procedures based on implicit measures are involved in study of the attitude to low and high
caloric food. However, the results of these study are not congruent (Roefs, Jansen, 2002.Roefs, Stapert,
at.al.. 2005; Craeynest, Crombez, at.al. (2005).. Mc Kenne (2010) basing on his literature review did not find
a confirmation for a thesis that obese individuals unconsciously prefer high-caloric food. The main aim of
the study was testing whether obese individual differ from individuals with a normal BMI in explicit and
implicit judgment of words relevant with food. In presented study, conscious attitude to a given words has
been measured with a Likert scale, automatic attitude has been measured with IAT procedure (Implicit
Association Test; Geenwald, McGhee, Schwartz 1998). The material consisted of positive and negative
nouns and words referring to a high- and low- caloric food. 36 obese subjects took a participation in
experiment (18 patients with vertical banded gastroplasty – VGB and 18 subjects without medical
supervising) and 21 subjects with a normal BMI. It occurs that obese patients after VGB differ from obese
individuals without medical intervention in quality of life and in implicit attitude to words related to high and
low caloric food. Obtained results were interpreted in the frame of implicit and explicit attitude theories.
Practical application has been presented.

2138

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2494
THE EFFECT OF NEGATIVE EVALUATION ON HONOR-BASED
EMOTIONS IN HONOR CULTURES
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Suzan Ceylan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Nuray Sakallı Uğurlu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

The aim of the present study is to examinewhether honor-based emotions elicited through vignettes (lack of
feminine, masculine, family honor, and integrity)are affected by the presence of others’ negative evaluation.
For that purpose, we adapted the vignettesused in Rodriguez Mosquera et al. (2002), and divided into two:
presence vs. absence of evaluation. Participants were asked to rate their emotions (shame, guilt, anger, and
how bad they feel) if they come across with the situations in the vignettes. To explore whether emotions
toward situations vary as a function of social evaluation and gender, a 2 (social evaluation: present, absent) x
2 (gender) between-subjects MANOVA was performed. Emotional intensity score was calculated per
vignette, by adding each emotion scores. Results revealed no difference in terms of social evaluation;
participants felt same emotional intensity in the presence or absence evaluation. On the other hand,
emotional intensity was higher for women in the lack of feminine honor, and higher for men in the lack of
masculine honor. In the lack of family honor condition, results revealed an interaction; in the absence of
evaluation, women had more emotional intensity than man, and men had higher score when there were
evaluation compared to no-evaluation. The current studywas an attempt to examine,and in a way, to confirm
the definition of honor by Pitt-Rivers (1965) as “the value of a person in his own eyes, but also in the eyes of
his society”.

2139

POSTERS

2001 - 2500

P2499
SELF-PERCEPTION AND EARLY MALADAPTIVE SCHEMAS
OF ADULTS WITH DIFFERENT SIBLING POSITION
C02. Culture and society - Family systems and processes
Maria Galimzyanova, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg - Russian Federation

To study self-perception and Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS) of adults with different sibling position 181
people were surveyed. Study included: structured interview focused on childhood emotional experiences,
Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ-S3R) and Shema Mode Inventory (SMI), by J. Young, Personality
Traits Differential (Bekhterev Institute). Results: statistic analysis supported idea that adults with the single
child sibling position tend to develop self-perception as determined, self-confident, arrogant, with tendency
to break common rules. Adults with elder sibling position tend to develop self-perception as strong,
confident, pragmatic and ease of enduring hardship. Adults with youngest child sibling position tend to
develop self-perception as more passive and undetermined. Adults with middle sibling position develop selfperception as undetermined, unable to negotiate and not willing to break common rules to achieve
objectives. Most expressed EMS in the general sample are Approval Seeking and Unrelenting
Standards/Hypercriticalness. The least expressed are Emotional Deprivation and Dependence/Incompetence
schemas. Elder children are less likely to develop Dependence/Incompetence and Abandonment/Instability
schemas. Youngest children are more likely to develop Abandonment/Instability and Subjugation schemas.
Above results proved to be extremely useful in treating family disorders within Schematherapy practice with
children, adolescents and their parents.

2140

POSTERS

2501 - 3000

P2502
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GRIEF AVOIDANCE AND
PERSONAL GROWTH: THE ROLE OF DELIBERATE
RUMINATION, INTRUSIVE RUMINATION, AND SELFDISCLOSURE
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Young-Shin Kang, Chonnam National University, Gwangju - Republic Of Korea
Sun-Hwa Cho, Chonnam National University, Gwangju - Republic Of Korea

This study investigated the mediating effects of rumination(deliberate, intrusive) and self-disclosure on the
relationship between grief avoidance and personal growth. The data was initially collected from 300 adults
who resided in South Korea through panel sampling. Taken into consideration of duration of grief experience
and time period from the loss event, the sample of 199(female 80, male 119) was used for final analyses. The
hypothesized model includes a direct relationship between grief avoidance (GA) and intrusive rumination
(IR) and partial mediating role of self-disclosure(SD) and deliberate rumination (DR) between intrusive
rumination and personal growth (PG). The path analyses proved that the hypothesized model showed a better
fit than the alternative model which assumed full mediating role of SD and DR between IR and PG. The
findings supported previous evidence: First, GA was positively related to IR and IR was negatively linked to
PG. Also, IR was positively related to SD and DR. Second, SD was positively associated to DR and PG. DR
was positively correlated to PG. However, it was not supported that GA was negatively related to PG. This
result implied a multicultural consideration should be noted. In an Eastern culture such as Korea, grief which
includes negative emotions was not seen as ordinary practice and should be avoided, based on the belief that
a person without expressing negative emotions would be considered more mature and grown-up.

2141

POSTERS

2501 - 3000

P2504
AUTOIDENTIFICATION ON LIBERAL-CONSERVATIVE
DIMENSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ECONOMIC AND
IDEOLOGICAL BELIEFS AMONG YOUNG POLES
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behaviour
Magdalena Rowicka, The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education, Warsaw – Poland

The study investigated the relationship between: autoidentification on the left-right wing scale (liberal –
conservative), economic and ideological beliefs and support for main political parties in Poland. The main
purpose of the study was to assess to which extend auto identification is correlated with indirect
measurement of preferences (economic and ideological) and if the relationship is moderated by declared
support for liberal or conservative parties. The results show that autoidentification and political party support
are correlated, however the profiles of supports of chosen parties differ in terms of economic and ideological
beliefs. Previous studies in Poland show lack or small correlation between autoidentification on left – right
dimension and economic beliefs, however moderate correlation with religiousness (Markowski & Czesnik,
2002). Current study showed moderate correlations and attempted to describe profiles of respondents using
the two dimensions – economic (liberal or conservative) and ideological (liberal or conservative). The results
did not support the four- or six-profile division, however the study provides an argument in the discussion on
unidimentional versus two dimensional conceptualisation of ideology (Feldman, 2008). Studies on American
samples show that about 40% of respondents can be classified using the unidimentional conceptualisation,
whereas the remaining 60% represent more complex profiles (Feldman & Johnston, 2009).

2142

POSTERS

2501 - 3000

P2508
SOCIAL BOND AMONG JAPANESE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Ichiko Shoji, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba – Japan

In Japan, Shimizu (2010) indicated that Japanese students’academic difference is the difference in theirsocial
bond. Students’ low academic performance(especially in the PISA scores) caused from their poor social
bond with their family, school district, and school. The members and the relationship of the family are quite
different among children, so it is difficult to depict the typical Japanese family. As most Japanese children
play the game with a computer, game instruments, and mobile phone from when they were infants, they
don’t play with their peers and outside. So their social bond is very restricted and weak. This study examined
the junior high school students’ social bond and their functions for their school adjustment. It is expected that
the social bond will prevent the students’ school life problems and promote their adjustment.Participants
were 102 junior high school students and asked 3 questions about their social bond.It was found that the
contents of the social bonds aretheperson(parents, family, friends, teachers, peers), the animal, the group(the
class, sports or activity club), the activity(sports festival,music festival), the relationship(friendship, love,
trust, relationship to other people), place(class, class room, sports club ), and collaboration. The function of
the social bond was discussed.

2143

POSTERS

2501 - 3000

P2518
QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXPLICIT/IMPLICIT ATTITUDE TO A
LOW AND HIGH CALORIC FOOD OF INDIVIDUALS WITH
OBESITY
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Monika Pawlowska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sopot, Warsaw – Poland
Michal Orlowski, Ceynowa Hospital, Dept. of General Surgency, Wejherowo – Poland
Monika Pawlowska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sopot, Warsaw – Poland
Michal Orlowski, Ceynowa Hospital, Dept. of General Surgency, Hospital, Wejherowo – Poland

ognitive elaboration, and implicit, which is unconscious and unavailable for introspection (Greenwald i
Banaji, 1995). These two dimensions mediate in positive and negative emotions, thoughts and behavior to
the objects. Goal directed action i.e eating behavior can be caused with combined explicit and implicit
influence (Mc Kenne, 2010). Predicting an eating behavior from explicit attitude can be ineffective and
insufficient, because food judgment can be determined by automatic attitude. Moreover, in testing an explicit
attitude individuals, particularly obese ones, may have an inclination to present a socially desirable attitude
(Dunn, 2008). Because of that, procedures based on implicit measures are involved in study of the attitude to
low and high caloric food. However, the results of these study are not congruent (Roefs, Jansen, 2002.Roefs,
Stapert, at.al.. 2005; Craeynest, Crombez, at.al. (2005).. Mc Kenne (2010) basing on his literature review did
not find a confirmation for a thesis that obese individuals unconsciously prefer high-caloric food. The main
aim of the study was testing whether obese individual differ from individuals with a normal BMI in explicit
and implicit judgment of words relevant with food. In presented study, conscious attitude to a given words
has been measured with a Likert scale, automatic attitude has been measured with IAT procedure (Implicit
Association Test; Geenwald, McGhee, Schwartz 1998). The material consisted of positive and negative
nouns and words referring to a high- and low- caloric food. 36 obese subjects took a participation in
experiment (18 patients with vertical banded gastroplasty – VGB and 18 subjects without medical
supervising) and 21 subjects with a normal BMI. It occurs that obese patients after VGB differ from obese
individuals without medical intervention in quality of life and in implicit attitude to words related to high and
low caloric food. Obtained results were interpreted in the frame of implicit and explicit attitude theories.
Practical application has been presented.

2144

POSTERS

2501 - 3000

P2519
PASSION IN EDUCATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW TO MAKE
AN APPROACH TO THE CONCEPT
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Zuleica Ruiz Alfonso, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Spain
Jaime León González-Vélez, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria –
Spain

What passion in academic context means? The aim of this systematic review was to collect all empirical
studies about passion in academic context and make an approach to the term, trying to identify the set of
passion characteristics in order to define the concept. Passion for an activity leads people to reach excellence,
encourages productivity, benefits positive affect and enhances well-being. It also facilitates the everyday
practice and the high levels of performance, enables people to persist despite the obstacles and increases
motivation, so its study becomes imperative within educational context.After conducting a search in ERIC,
PsycINFO and Web of Science and applying the inclusion criteria through 1.262 articles, we obtained 13
studies that analyzed the role of passion in education. In total, we founded six main definitions that describe
the concept in different ways and from which we extracted common and significant passion’s elements as
loved activity, identification, dedication, persistence, caring, positive relations, supportive context, positive
emotions and domain specific.

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P2523
ATTENTION DIRECTED TO A LOW - AND HIGH CALORIC
FOOD AND MEMORY OF FOOD STIMULI IN INDIVIDUALS
WITH OBESITY AND NORMAL WEIGHT
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Monika Pawlowska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sopot, Warsaw – Poland
Dorota Kalka, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sopot, Warsaw – Poland
Due to increasing problem of obesity (Stein, Colditz, 2004; Caballero 2007) and its serious consequences
(Mark, 2005; Ferraro, Su, Gretebeck, i in. 2002) different aspects of obesity have been researched.
According to behavioral-cognitive models, obesity can be caused by the tendency in food cue processing.
Obese individuals attention is “grabbed” and “held” by a high caloric food. Food relevant stimuli evoke
specific emotions, goals and automatically direct an attention (Nijs, Muris, Euser, Franken 2010). Obese
individuals are specifically sensitive to food stimuli. It leads to a vicious circle: food stimuli arises appetite,
appetite directs attention to a food stimuli, processing of food stimuli intensify appetite. This mechanism
causes a cognitive inclinations and attentional bias (Higgs, Robinson, Lee, 2012). The main aim of presented
study was checking whether attentional bias in processing of stimuli relevant to high and low caloric food
are dependent on weight. DPT (dot-probe task) procedure has been applied. The material consisted of neutral
pictures and pictures relevant to high and low caloric food. Two groups have been compared: obese
individuals and individuals with a normal BMI. The follow indicators have been measured: reaction time for
directing attention, reaction time of attentional disengagement, unintentional memorizing of stimuli.
Processes of attentional orientation and attentional sustaining and involuntary memory of pictures were
checked. The outcomes are referred to theoretical and empirical results of a given issue.

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P2525
FACTORS INFLUENCING PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’
IMAGINATION IN TAIWAN: A BRONFENBRENNER’S
ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
B16. Development and education – Other
Ching-Yi Lee, Feng Chia University, Taichung - Taiwan, Province of China
Hsin-Yi Kung, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua - Taiwan, Province of China

Bronfenbrenner’s ecological framework consisting of micro-, meso-, exo-, and macrosystems suggests that
individual’s development cannot be isolated from their social environment. The main purposes of this study
were to propose the ecological systems model of primary school students’ imagination by employing
Bronfenbrenner’s perspectives and examine factors on parenting style, teachers’ beliefs/attitudes, parent–
teacher interaction, mass media/the Internet, and educational imagination policy in Taiwan. Using a survey
questionnaire, 1200fifth graders in Taiwan participated, and data were analyzed by structural equation
modeling.The findings indicate the following: first, confirmatory factor analysis results identified high
internal reliability and a well-defined structure of parenting style, teachers’ beliefs/attitudes, and mass
media/the Internet. Second, all corresponding factor loadings for the latent factors were significant, from
moderate to high magnitudes, and the analyses of structural equation models indicated that the primary
school students’ imagination proposed by this study in Taiwan was acceptable and obtained a reasonable
model fit. Third, the structural paths were significant: (a) mass media/the Internet significantly predicted
parenting style and teachers’ beliefs/attitudes, (b) parenting style and teachers’ beliefs/attitudes significantly
predicted primary school students’ imagination, and (c) the correlation between parenting style and teachers’
beliefs/attitudes was significant. Fourth, the completely mediating effects of parenting style and teachers’
beliefs/attitudes in predicting primary school students’ imagination from mass media/the Internet were
supported, and the effect of teachers’ beliefs/attitudes tended to be stronger and more systematic than the
effect of parenting style. These findings demonstrate that the influence of the mass media/the Internet
(exosystem) in primary school students’ imagination conveyed the degree of parenting style (microsystem),
teachers’ beliefs/attitudes (microsystem), and the interaction between parents and teachers (mesosystem),
especially within the context of the educational imagination policy in Taiwan (macrosystem). These findings
are in line with Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory. Implications of these findings are discussed and
provided from the viewpoint of cultivating primary school students’ imagination.

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P2529
HOW WORK GAINS MEANING IN TRANSITION：AN ACTION
RESEARCH OF MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES PROGRAM FOR
TAIWANESE CENTURY-OLD BANKING
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Christine Liu, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei - Taiwan, Province of China

Management Associates are high potential individuals recruited from target colleges in Taiwan, the US, or
other parts of the world with the objective to build the future senior management pipeline. In the past, the
study of the Management Associates program focused on the system design, while using the developed
human resources management tool to assist its socialization. This paper aims to clarify the work ethic of
Management Associates become willing to take action to fulfill the company’s mission and promote the
organization change diligently. The longitudinal studies regard it as the basis of the action research. The
research material includes the record file, the questionnaire, and so on.

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P2542
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTEGRATION OF OTHERAND SELF-ORIENTED ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION AND
EXPERIENCE WITH GRATITUDE
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Tadahiro Ito, Gakushuin University, Tokyo – Japan

Other-oriented achievement motivation is defined as personal striving to achieve for responding to others’
expectations and showing gratitude to others’ supports. On the other hand, self-oriented achievement
motivation is defined as personal striving to achieve for oneself. The two types of achievement motivation
were supposed to oppose each other. But some people don’t recognize both motivation as opposed,and
integrate them. Previous research indicated that female undergraduate students who had the integrated
motivation were likely to feel gratitude in their daily life (Ito,2014).The purpose of this study was to examine
whether people who integrated both types of motivation would have more experiences with not only feeling
gratitude toward others but also feeling good by receiving gratitude from others. One hundred sixtynine
Japanese undergraduates responded the other- and self- oriented achievement motivation scale. In addition,
they assessed presence and extent of either feeling gratitude toward others or feeling good by receiving
gratitude. The result showed a positive correlation between the extent to integrate other- and self-oriented
achievement motivation and the ease of feeling good emotion by gratitude from others, even if controlling
the strength of the two types of motivation.This study suggest that a reciprocal interpersonal relationship, in
which people feel and receive gratitude, is important to developing the integrated motivation.

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P2551
IDEOLOGICAL ATTITUDINAL DIMENSIONS AND
IDEOLOGICAL SELF-LABELING
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behaviour
Bojan Todosijevic, Centre for Political Studies and Public Opinion Research, Institute of Social Sciences,
Belgrade – Serbia
Zoran Pavlovic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade – Serbia

Ideological orientations are typically measured in two manners: through specific statement-type items, or
through respondent's self-identification with ideological labels (e.g., 'conservative'). Attitudinal structure
obtained through factor analysis of individual attitude statements represents a model of implicit ideological
dimensions. However, individuals are not necessarily conscious of their position in a particular
multidimensional ideological space defined in this manner. As a result, this specific attitudes may be
inconsistent with their self-image concerning the ideological orientation. For instance, someone identifying
herself as 'socialist', may hold certain socially conservative and/or in-egalitarian opinions. In order to
investigate this problem, the paper analyzes the relationship between the basic attitudinal ideological
dimensions and respondents' self-identification with various ideological labels (e.g., identification with the
label 'nationalist'). The analysis is based on survey data collected in Serbia on a random sample of Belgrade
residents. The results show that most associations follow the pattern expected on the basis of existing
western literature. However, certain tendencies seem to be specific for the case in question, or to a broader
post-communist context. Thus, for instance, self-identification with the label 'socialist' is associated with
traditionalist and militarist attitudes.

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2501 - 3000

P2554
SYMPTOMS OF POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND
DEPRESSION AMONG SYRIAN REFUGEES IN A REFUGEE
CAMP, TURKEY
E02. Health and clinical intervention – Psychodiagnosis
Ceren Acarturk, Istanbul Şehir University, Istanbul – Turkey
Mustafa Cetinkaya, Istanbul University, Medical School, Istanbul – Turkey
Ibrahim Senay, Istanbul Şehir University, Istanbul – Turkey

Background:There are 16.7 million refugees worldwide according to the United Nations High Commissioner
for Refugees as of 2013. Moreover, the conflict in Syria has displaced 2,468,369people as at January 2014.
Refugees had to leave their countries because of political pressure, war or starvation. Those traumatic
experiences put the refugees at higher risk for psychological problems such as depression and posttraumatic
stress disorder. Turkey is the third country of emigration after Jordan and Lebanon for Syrian refugees.
There are 22 refugee camps located mainly near the border. Objective: We aim to investigate the prevalence
of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among Syrian refugees aged 18-79.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Kilis Refugee Camp, Turkey.Among 14.000 refugees we
randomly selected a sample of 1000. Out of 1000 refugees 782 refugees agreed to the participation.
Traumatic life events among participants were examined through the 17 items of Life Events Checklist. As
main outcomes, PTSD symptoms were assessed through Impact of Event Scale- Revised, and Beck
Depression Inventory was used for depression symptoms. Results Statistical analyses will be performed with
SPSS version 19.0. Conclusion: In previous studies, refugees are found to have high rates of psychological
problems. We aim to discuss the prevalence of PTSD and depression symptoms among Syrian refugees
living in a refugee camp in Turkey.

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P2555
FOSTERING LEARNING BY PROVIDING FEEDBACK VIA
CLINICAL ENCOUNTER CARDS: PRACTICAL LESSONS FROM
AUSTRIA
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Christoph Burger, Vice Rectorate for Study Affairs and Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Vetmeduni Vienna,
Vienna – Austria
Daniel Nawrocik, Clinical Unit of Equine Surgery, Vetmeduni Vienna, Vetmeduni Vienna, Vienna – Austria
Heinz Hans Florian Buchner, Clinical Unit of Equine Surgery, Vetmeduni Vienna, Vetmeduni Vienna,
Vienna – Austria

Providing frequent, immediate, and constructive feedback is one of the most important psychological
interventions for instructors to foster optimal student learning. The present study is concerned with feedback
during clinical practice courses (4 weeks) conducted in the Clinical Unit of Equine Surgery at the Vetmeduni
Vienna. Unfortunately, clinical education often lacks adequate feedback frequency and quality, diminishing
its positive effects. In order to improve the feedback situation, an interdisciplinary team (veterinary
medicine, educational psychology) introduced clinical encounter cards (CECs) as an innovative feedback
method to stimulate more immediate and constructive feedback. A total of 24 students (25 years, 91.7%
female) were assigned to either a control or a CEC group. While the control received conventional education,
students of the CEC group additionally received CECs, which they were instructed to hand out to their
instructor before performing a clinical tasks and ask for feedback. Feedback was documented on the CECs
and handed back to the students. Students had to collect at least 6 completed CECs in order to pass the
course. Students in the CEC group got feedback from more instructors, and rated the feedback as more
frequent and constructive but as less immediate. A follow-up focus group with both students and teachers
was carried out to get a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying the results. Practical lessons and
future changes are discussed

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P2556
ARE HARDCORE MMORPG GAMERS DIFFERENT IN
IDENTITY, INTERNET ADDICTION AND SOCIAL DOMINANCE
ORIENTATION?
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyber space and virtual realities
Dario Bacchini, Second University of Naples, Caserta – Italy
Angelo Fanara, Second University of Naples, Caserta – Italy
Grazia De Angelis, Second University of Naples, Caserta – Italy

Introduction. Research found relations between massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG)
addiction and identity (Bessière et al., 2007; Smahel et al. 2008) and social dominance orientation (Yee,
2002).Starting from this evidence,we aimed at investigating the differences between MMORPGhardcore
gamers (hereafter gamers) and controls, with respect to identity, internet addiction (IA) and social dominance
orientation (SDO). Method.Our sample included 244 gamers (229 males, mean age= 22,73; d.s.= 5,57) and
149 controls (135 males, mean age= 23,35; d.s.=4,55) from different areas of our Country.
Participantscompletedquestionnairesregarding: identity (U-MICS; Crocetti, 2012); IA (UADI; Del Miglio et
al. 2001) andSDO(Di Stefano & Roccato, 2005). Results.A multivariate analysis of covariance with age as
covariate, evidenced that gamers are lower incommitment (F=4.83, p<.05) and in-depth exploration
(F=17.13, p<.001), and higher in reconsideration of commitment (F=4.55, p<.05) and in all the dimensions
of IA(compensatory escape F=38.84, dissociation F=13.06, real life impactF=23.97, experience making
F=22.32, addiction F=34.04, all p<.001). No difference of SDO emerged. Discussion.With respect to the
Crocetti and colleagues’ typology of identity statuses (2008),gamers show characteristics of the
“moratorium” status, typical of adolescents. Moreover, gamers seem to be more addicted to internet while,
unexpectedly, they don’t show higher tendencies toSDO.

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P2557
THE EFFECTS OF GROUP-BASED TRAINING IN HIGHER
EDUCATION ON INDIVIDUAL TEAMWORK COMPETENCY
D14. Work and organization - Workplace learning and training
Katsue Yoshihara, Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Fukuoka – Japan

The purpose of this study was to assess the growth of individual teamwork competencies in a junior college
course aimed at developing students’ teamwork competencies. The need for employees’ teamwork
competencies offers universities and colleges the opportunity to help undergraduates to develop these.
However, little is known about how to develop and assess the growth of teamwork competencies in higher
education. Students enrolled in the course were assigned to random groups of four students and met once a
week for 90 minutes, 15 times during a semester. Each class lecture time was composed of a description of
and group-based training about a topic of organizational psychology. After group-based training, student
groups were required to reflect on their own activities. Using a scale to measure individual teamwork
competency in a group (Aikawa, Takamoto, Sugimori, & Furuya, 2012), self-report data were collected at
three points in time (pre, post, and after 6 months) from 105 students. The scales consisted of the following
five subscales: communication, team orientation, back-up, monitoring, and leadership. Differences in
communication, back-up, monitoring, and leadership significantly increased between pre-test and post-test,
and the post-test score remained the same after 6 months. The results suggest that the course containing
group-based training had positive effects on all aspects of individual team competencies in higher education,
except for team orientation.

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P2563
THREE PERSPECTIVES ABOUT SCIENCE IN RADICAL
BEHAVIORISM
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Cesar Antonio Alves da Rocha, Federal University of São Carlos, Sao Carlos – Brazil

As the philosophy that guides behavior analysis, radical behaviorism regulates methods and truth criteria for
this scientific community, and proposes particular perspectives about science. The aim of this work is to
explore three possible perspectives about science derived from radical behaviorist philosophy. The first of
them is the notion that science is nothing more than behavior of scientists, as proposed by B. F. Skinner. But
what does make it different than the behavior of non-scientists then? What would be the main consequences
of this perspective? A second way to think science in radical behaviorism is to conceive it as a cultural
practice. Since conceived this way, would science be liable to the same principles commonly held in the
analysis of other cultural practices? If so, what does such perspective could reveal about scientific
enterprise? Finally, it will be argued for the possibility of a third perspective: science as a controlling agency
of behavior. In “Science and Human Behavior”, Skinner has described government, religion, psychotherapy,
economy and education as examples of controlling agencies: institutions that engage in special forms of
group control. It will be argued that despite not mentioned in Skinner’s original analysis, science also can be
considered a controlling agency. As concluding remarks, it will be evidenced how this third perspective can
approximate radical behaviorism to contemporary approaches in philosophy and sociology of science.

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P2571
OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE FOR ORGANIZATION’S
KNOWLEDGE: THE ITALIAN CONTEXT
D16. Work and organization – Other
Stefania Fantinelli, Università degli Studi G. d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Chieti – Italy
Domenico Franco Sivilli, Università degli Studi G. d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Chieti – Italy

Communication and shared knowledge are key elements for every organization in the information era and
the link with informative outer becomes essential (Butera 1999). The proper way to know information
generated outside is expanding the business’ knowledge and network comprehension engaging web and open
source analysts. Our aim is to illustrate how Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) methodology works within
organizational management, how it is being used in Italy and to explain the pros and cons of the augmented
comprehension of available information. OSINT methodologies have been analysed giving relevance to von
Bertalanffy’s systemic approach (De Board 2014) and to the organization’s metaphoric view as a brain, as a
net, as an organism (Oggero 2004). By semistructured interviews to expert analysts we have investigated the
most frequent methods and strategies applied, detected the major demand from Italian organizations and
deepened the multiple dimensions of brand reputation management, which involves activity of construction,
development, correction and monitoring. From a theoretical point of view our results will be useful to
structure future training for analysts or to consider the best applied methodology. The research could be
further expanded by including Watzlawick’s third axiom of the Pragmatic of Human Communication applied
to organizations (Cortini 2005): the organization’s point of view. What is business management’s vision of
OSINT innovation within the enterprise?

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P2573
DOMAINS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF
FUNCTIONING COVERED BY THE MEASUREMENT
INSTRUMENTS MOST WIDELY USED IN SCHIZOPHRENIA
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Dolores Hidalgo, University of Murcia, Murcia – Spain
Francisca Galindo-Garre, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam – Netherlands
Juana Gómez-Benito, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain

Functional deficits are common and severe in schizophrenia, even in patients who meet criteria for
remission. The World Health Organization has developed a framework for defining and classifying
disability, referred to as the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The aim
of this study was to identify the most frequently used outcome measurement instruments reported in studies
on schizophrenia and to conduct a content comparison with respect to ICF categories. A systematic literature
review of clinical studies in schizophrenia was performed using Medline, CINAHL and PsychINFO. Two
hundred different instruments were identified. The measurement instrument items that were present in more
than one of the reviewed studies were independently linked to ICF categories by two psychometricians
trained in applying the ICF and linking rules. The areas of disability in the field of schizophrenia that were
most commonly reflected by items were identified. The analysed instruments focus mainly on different
aspects of body functions (i.e. mental functions) and aspects related to activities and participation in life (i.e.
basic interpersonal interactions). Linking ICF categories to the instruments commonly used in practice could
improve communication and understanding among health professionals regarding the assessment of
functioning and disability in schizophrenia.

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P2574
CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF THE TEACHING PROCESS
AND STUDENTS’ COMPETENCES: THE COMPETENCE CHECK
AS AN ONLINE SCREENING TOOL
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Christoph Burger, Vice Rectorate for Study Affairs and Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Vetmeduni Vienna,
Vienna – Austria
Evelyn Maria Bergsmann, Vice Rectorate for Study Affairs and Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Vetmeduni
Vienna, Vienna – Austria
Petra Winter, Vice Rectorate for Study Affairs and Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Vetmeduni Vienna, Vienna
– Austria
Barbara Schober, University of Vienna, Vienna – Austria
Christiane Spiel, University of Vienna, Vienna – Austria

European universities have experienced a major paradigm shift in their teaching from being content-oriented
towards being competence-oriented. This led to an increased demand for evaluation methods that not only
focus on single courses but on the teaching process as a whole. The Vetmeduni Vienna has introduced the
annual Competence Check (CC), which is an online screening tool developed according to the standards of
evaluation and competence research. It is based on the university’s competence model that includes (a) all
competences that students should acquire throughout their studies, and (b) ideal competence levels defined
for each competence at two time points (middle and end of studies). In the CC, these competences are
presented and rated by three different groups: students, lecturers, and practical instructors. Students rate the
level at which they have acquired each competence, and the level at which it has been taught throughout
their studies. Teachers and instructors rate the average competence levels of the students at two time points.
The data triangulation allows a nuanced understanding of strengths and weaknesses in the teaching and
students’ competence profiles. These results are interpreted by the university’s evaluation board–consisting
of members of teachers, students and members of the vice rectorate of study affairs–which compares the
ratings to the ideal competences levels in the competence model and develops systematic measures to
increase teaching quality.

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P2578
A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MEASURE OF EMOTIONAL
REGULATION STRATEGIES: ADAPTATION OF THE H-FERST
IN AN ITALIAN COMMUNITY SAMPLE
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Luca Iani, European University of Rome, Rome – Italy
Caterina Lombardo, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy
Sven Barnow, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg – Germany
Cristiano Violani, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy

Aim of the present study is to analyze the factorial structure of the Italian version of the H-FERST, a new
questionnaire developed in Heidelberg(Barnow et al., in prep.), for measuring Emotion Regulation in cross
cultural and clinical studies. Data were collected on a community sample of 189 participants (65.6%
females) from the Centre of Italy. A principal axis factoring analysis was performed with varimax rotation.
After removing the problematic items, 22 items were retained and allocated to six dimensions of emotion
regulation strategies labeled as (1) Reappraisal; (2) Emotion Suppression; (3) Problem Solving; (4)
Avoidance; (5) Acceptance; (6) Rumination. These seven factors explained 59.8% of variance. Eigenvalues
were 4.3, 3.0, 2.0, 1.7, 1.1, and 1.0, respectively. Although we extracted fewer factors than those of the
German version, inspection of factor loadings shows that our six factorial solution is a combination of the
nine original subscales, with the exception of Activities and social support and Distraction that were
removed. Cronbach’s alphas were .78 for the total score of the H-FERST and between .72 and .86 for its six
factors. Findings provide empirical support for a multi-dimensional conceptualization of emotion regulation
strategies and suggest that a wider range of emotion regulation strategies other than suppression and
reappraisal can be measured. Future research will investigate the utility of the newe questionnaire in clinical
contexts.

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P2579
PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION: WORKING ON THE NEW
FORM OF SOMATIZATION IN THE DSM-5
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Tuğba Uyar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Deniz Canel Çınarbaş, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Yeşim Sücūllü Karadağ, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara – Turkey

This study examined reliability and validity of Somatic Symptom Adult Patient Questionnaire(SSAQP),
offered by DSM-5 for somatic symptoms. 160 participants (95 female, 65 male) including 55 migraine, 51
psoriasis patients, and 54 healthy controls were examined. Results revealed that SSAPQ has strong reliability
coefficient (α =.83).The validity of SSAQP was examined by comparing the mean differences between
diagnostic and healthy samples in terms of SCL90-R-SOM and SSAQP. The correlation coefficient was
calculated using the total scores of both SCL90-R-SOM and SSAPQ, while comparing healthy and
diagnostic samples, to prevent automatic increase some items similar to migraine symptoms were excluded.
Thus, the 9 item version of SCL90-R-SOM(SCL90-R-SOM9) and the 12 item version of SSAPQ(SSAPQ12) were included in the analyses. ANOVA results revealed a significant difference between migraine
patients’, psoriasis patients’ and healthy controls’ SSAPQ-12 and SCL90-R-SOM9 scores. Migraine patients
got higher scores on SCL90-R-SOM9 than psoriasis patients and healthy controls. However, psoriasis
patients did not differ from healthy controls. Moreover, all groups differed similarly on SSAPQ-12. In
conclusion, regarding the concurrent validity, the SSAPQ scores correlated positively with SCL90-R-SOM,
as expected (r = .82). Moreover, t-test analysis for criterion validity of SSAPQ revealed significant group
differences. Diagnostics groups got higher SSAPQ-12 scores than healthy controls.

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P2580
LINKING EMOTION WORK TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
AND LOYALTY
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Silvia Ortiz, University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca – Spain

Marketing and service research has identified many factors that influence customers’ evaluations of services
in hospitality settings. However, there is scarce research on the specific effects of emotion work on customer
experiences. Emotion work is a multidimensional construct defined as the requirement to display
organizationally desired emotions. This study empirically investigates the impact of the different dimensions
of emotion work (the requirement to display positive emotions, the requirement to display negative
emotions, the requirement to be sensitive to customers’ emotions, and emotion rule dissonance or the
requirement to display emotions that are not felt) on customer satisfaction and loyalty. Multilevel analyses
showed that the “requirement to be sensitive to customers’ emotions” was positively related to customer
satisfaction and loyalty, while emotion rule dissonance (ER dissonance) was negatively related to these
customer outcomes. Furthermore, we identified a suppressor effect of ER dissonance in the relationship
between sensitivity requirements and customer satisfaction. The present study shows that employees’
emotion work (ER dissonance and sensitivity toward customers’ emotions) contributes to having satisfied
and loyal customers. Managerial implications discuss the consideration of emotional abilities during
selection processes and training programs.

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2501 - 3000

P2584
TIME MANAGEMENT AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
METACOGNITIVE PROCESSES AMONG PSYCHOLOGY
STUDENTS IN BRAZIL
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Carlos Gomes, São Paulo State University, Santos – Brazil
Cristina Varanda, São Paulo State University, Santos – Brazil

This study investigated the metacognitive processes for time management. It was designed as a pretestposttest model with a total of 30 subjects divided into a control and an experimental group, aged 18 to 65,
Psychology students at UniversidadePaulista in Brazil. Both groups answered an online questionnaire on
time management (Q1), besides reporting the way they used their time in a three day period. The
experimental group also answered a questionnaire for the evaluation of time management, besides being
oriented on how to manage their time adequately. After posttest, a non-expected negative correlation was
found between time management (Q1) and academic performance (r = -0,281; p = 0,310), although not
statistically significant. A qualitative analysis of time management performance between groups showed
improvement of time management competencies within the experimental group. However, Levene’s test
indicated homogeneity of variance of the time management performance scores between groups (F=1,089;
p=0,306). It is important to notice that it is a small group and more research is needed with a larger group.
One significant and non-expected datum achieved was the lack of knowledge of the majority of the students
regarding the metacognition concept.

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P2585
METHODOLOGICAL QUALITY OF STUDIES: THE CASE OF
PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Viviana Carmona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain
Angela Berrio, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain
Juana Gómez-Benito, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain

Meta-analyses and systematic reviews in the field of psychotherapy routinely assess methodological quality
as a measure of validity. However, little attention has been paid to how quality ratings are used in these
studies. This review seeks to address this gap. A systematic methodology based on the PRISMA guidelines
was applied. A search without language and date restrictions was conducted of Pubmed, PsycINFO and Web
of Science. Two independent reviewers selected studies and extracted data on outcomes using predefined
criteria. Thirty publications metthe inclusion criteria. Of these, 50% applied a single scale or set of
guidelines. The quality assessment was mainly performed with descriptive purposes. A smaller proportion of
studies used the quality rating as a descriptive and mediator variable of outcomes. In conclusion,quality
assessment is a well-established practice in meta-analyses and systematic reviews in the field of
psychotherapy, although these ratings are mainly included as a descriptive variable. Assessing the quality of
studies and examining the influence that methodological quality has on reported treatment outcomes needs to
become more widespread in the field of psychotherapy so as to add to the existing evidence base.

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P2587
EMOTIONAL REGULATION IN SITUATIONS OF INDUCTION:
VALIDATION OF AN EXPERIMENTAL PROTOCOL
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Mathilde Marmond, AMU, Aix Marseille Université, Aix en provence – France
Jean-Michel Azorin, AP-HM, Hopital Sainte Marguerite, Marseille – France
Vincent Bréjard, AMU, Aix Marseille Université, Aix en provence – France
Agnès Bonnet-Suard, Lyon 2, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Lyon – France

Emotional regulation is a concept referring to two main strategies of emotion regulation: 1/ cognitive
reappraisal of emotions; 2/ expressive suppression of emotions (Gross, 1998). The main objective of this
research is to study the spontaneous emotion regulation in francophone subjects. The secondary objective is
to validate the emotional induction protocol for use in an experimental study with bipolar patients. The
population consisted of 49 subjects. They viewed three film clips (Neutral/Positive/Negative). The clips are
extracted from the battery Schaefer and al (2010); offset for order and participants. Spontaneous emotion
regulation is evaluated with: 1/ Positive and Negative Affect Schedule- state (PANAS-E Mackinnon et al,
1999.); 2/ Emotion Regulation Questionnaire- state (ERQ-E: Gruber et al, 2012.). The duration of induction
was evaluated using the Self Assessment Manikin (SAM Lang, 1994). The results show us that induction
operates, and allow us to check the duration of induction in each condition. The results allows us to see that
the induction operates in this system and is relevant to problematize with affectivity, valence/arousal and
emotional regulation.

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P2594
DIFFERENTIAL OUTCOMES TRAINING AND DELAYED
VISUAL RECOGNITION MEMORY USING MASKED STIMULI
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Isabel Carmona, University of Almería, Almería – Spain
Laura Esteban, University of Almería, Almería – Spain
Paloma Marí-Beffa, Bangor University, Bangor - United Kingdom
Angeles F. Estévez, University of Almería, Almería – Spain

It has been widely demonstrated that the Differential Outcomes Procedure (DOP) facilitates the learning of
conditional symbolic relationships (for reviews, see Mok, Estévez, & Overmier, 2010; Urcuioli, 2005). This
procedure involves reinforcing each correct choice response to a specific stimulus-stimulus association with
a particular reinforcer or outcome. In the present study we tested the usefulness of the DOP to improve the
execution of a computerized visual recognition memory task involving the subliminal presentation of the
outcomes in a group of healthy adults. The results showed that compared with the standard non-differential
outcomes procedure (NOP), the DOP produced better visual working memory performance when a pattern
mask was presented immediately after the outcomes. Theoretical implications of this finding are briefly
discussed.

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P2604
GOAL SETTING, NOT WAKEFUL RESTING BOOSTS NEW
MEMORIES OVER THE LONG TERM
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Markus Martini, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria
Marco R. Furtner, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria
Thomas Maran, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria
Pierre Sachse, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck – Austria

Evidence exists that short wakeful resting after a learning session helps to retain memory elements over the
long term. Additionally, a host of studies can show that participants who set goals outperform those who set
no goals. In the present study we investigated whether goal setting boosts new memories over the long term
more than wakeful resting. Participants (N = 60) learned two stories; one story was followed by a 10 minute
period of wakeful resting, the other was followed by a 10 minute period during which participants performed
a visuo-spatial fluid intelligence test. Participants of the goal setting condition (n = 30) were explicitly
instructed to retain the content of the stories for 7 days. In contrast, participants of the no-goal setting
condition (n = 30) received no such information. Our results can show that memory recall after 7 days was
enhanced when one is explicitly setting the goal for retaining the memory content. Wakeful resting had no
impact on memory preservation in both conditions. Our findings are discussed in the light of existing studies
and learning theories.

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P2608
DIFFERENTIAL OUTCOMES TRAINING IMPROVES VISUAL
RECOGNITION MEMORY IN HEALTHY ADULTS
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Isabel Carmona, University of Almería, Almería – Spain
Laura Esteban, University of Almería, Almería – Spain
Angeles F. Estévez, University of Almería, Almería – Spain

Improving memory is not only an important issue in the early years, but is also essential for a proper
adjustment to the social environment throughout life. In the present study, we aimed to explore whether the
Differential Outcomes Procedure (DOP), which has proved to be useful to enhance learning and memory in a
wide range of populations (for a review, see Mok, Estévez, & Overmier, 2010; Urcuioli, 2005), would also
be effective in improving adult’s recognition memory for a wide range of stimuli with varying visual
complexity. This procedure involves reinforcing each stimulus to be remembered with a distinct
outcome.Two experimental visual recognition tasks and a memory test, completed at two different time
points (1 hour and 1 week after the training phase), were used. The results obtained in two experiments
indicated that participants showed an overall better visual delayed recognition when differential outcomes
were arranged. This effect was greater for conditions with a higher visual complexity. Finally, the use of the
DOP also enhanced the long-term retention of the visual stimuli used in the visual recognition task. These
findings demonstrate, to our knowledge for the first time, that visual working memory in adults is improved
when differential outcomes are employed, and suggest the usefulness of the DOP as a therapeutic technique
to facilitate working memory performance in humans.

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P2611
PROBLEMS OF REPRESENTATION AND DISTANT
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF LEADERSHIP
POTENTIAL OF DIFFERENT POLITICIANS
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behaviour
Irina Samuylova, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg - Russian Federation

The main purpose of the presentation is to discuss the results of empirical research (2012-2014) about the
representation of different abstract political concepts in the consciousness of Russian people («President of
country», «Head of the Government of country», «Governor/Mayer», «Member of Parliament).
Traditionally, the most significant factors for leadership in everyday life and in the politics are considered
separately and independently (Stogdill, 1949; Berd, 1957; Bendas, 2010; Hermann, 1979; Winter, 1980;
George, 1984). So, it is important to establish more universal characteristics that could be used for assessing
the “leader” and the “political leader” concepts. Using methods: semantic differential (modified version),
unfinished sentences, test of sense-life orientations. Sample: government employees (workers of the system
of Federal Executive Government) and students - 150 people at the age from 18 till 30 years (67% female).
Results: Russian respondent tend to evaluate politicians with different degree of power and status in
traditional terms of leadership: orientation, motivation, energetic potential, moral qualities, communicative
and cognitive, characteristics, political beliefs. Universal characteristics for politicians of different levels:
responsible, organized, purposeful, sociable, balanced, courageous. There are the connection between the
sense life sphere of respondents and their representation about politicians.

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P2615
A CONTRIBUTION TO THE ITALIAN VALIDATION OF THE
SOCIAL EMPATHY INDEX
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Paolo Albiero, University of Padova, Padua – Italy
Giada Matricardi, University of Padova, Padua – Italy
Eleonora Gentile, University of Padova, Padua – Italy
Evelin Rossi, University of Padova, Padua – Italy

Purpose: The increasing social and economic inequalities which characterize most of the European Countries
require the implementation of actions aimed to positive social changes, in furtherance of the social inclusion,
the accomplishment an overall sense of welfare and socio-economic justice. Theoretical framework: Social
Empathy is the ability to deeply understand other people, through the perception or experience of their life
situation, based on the knowledge of social disparities and structural inequalities (Segal, 2011). Social
empathy is set out to be applied to social systems, whereby the utmost objective is reaching the experiences
of different people, communities and cultures. Targets: The main purpose of this study was to adapt to the
socio-cultural context the Italian Social Empathy Index questionnaire developed by Segal, Wagaman and
Gerdes (2012) to assess the Social Empathy. The construct of social empathy is newly operationalization
therefore in Italy there are no instruments for its evaluation yet. Research: To this research 503 students,
aged between 19 and 59 years, attending the University of Padua were interviewed. The adaptation process
has been carried out with great care and diligence in order to ensure the achievement of a satisfactory
equivalence between the original version and the one adapted, with qualitative (back translation) and
quantitative procedures (MCFA, reliability statistics). The study observed a satisfactory equivalence between
the original version and our adapted version with qualitative and quantitative procedures. Social and ethical
considerations: From the collective crisis of humanity is spreading the awareness ethnological and
anthropological to have reached an impasse, from which will come out a more socialized and empathetic
individual. We must ensure, hence, that the younger generation, more open to new visions, to cultural
pluralism, to the teamwork and the use of instruments of social interconnection, will develop a greater
universal consciousness empathy.

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P2624
UTILITY OF NETWORK META-ANALYSIS FOR STUDYING
THE STRUCTURE OF PERSONALITY
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Laura Nuño, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain
Fernando Gutiérrez, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain
Tania B. Huedo-Medina, Allied Health Sciences, UCONN (University of Connecticut), Storrs, CT - United
States
Juan Miguel Garrido, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain

Despite the large body of research on the structure of personality, there is still no consensus regarding its
specific dimensions and levels. Most studies extract personality structure from factor analysis of the
correlation matrix of various tests. When trying to integrate information from different articles, however, the
limited number of tests they include, coupled with the fact that the tests compared differ across studies,
produces empty cells in the correlation matrix, or correlations with very different N, thereby limiting the
possibility of factorizing the matrix. This study aims to overcome this limitation by using network metaanalysis, a procedure that is capable of integrating both direct and indirect evidence, and deducing those
correlations that are not available on the basis of those that are. The tests considered were the NEO, EPQ,
TCI and ZKPQ. A systematic search of all those articles that include correlations for these instruments was
conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO and the Web of Science, completed by examining the references of the
articles retrieved. A total of 92 articles were identified, corresponding to a total sample of 43,643 subjects.
Applying network meta-analysis, a full correlation matrix for all variables was obtained, thus providing a
comprehensive overview of the field in terms of the magnitude of correlations between different personality
tests. This serves as a platform for further analysis, including obtaining the underlying structure.

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P2625
INTERNALIZATION AND EXTERNALIZATION SYMPTOMS IN
CHILDREN WHO ARE REFUSED BY PEERS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Claudia Caprin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Angela Tagini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Marzia Paganoni, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Valentina Tobia, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Laura Benedan, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Rossella Morrone, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Peer relations provide unique and essential contributions to social and emotional development, in fact
refused children are at risk for concurrent and/or later adjustment problems with respect to social and
emotional functioning (Rubin, Bukowski, Laursen 2009). This study aims to investigate the link between
social-status in the class-group and internalization and externalization symptoms in childhood. It took place
at primary and secondary schools in Lombardia (Italy). From a total sample of 1308 participants, a
subsample of 1094 participants was selected by the attribution to their social-status by peers nominations.
Selected children were 334 males and 296 females, ranging in age between 7-13 years
(Mean=10.04sd=1.09), categorized as Popular (N=293) Average (N=567) Refused (N=234). Children’s
behavior and symptoms were extensively assessed using three different evaluators for each child: parents,
teachers, self-evaluations. Evaluators filled CBCL 6-18 (Achenbach, Rescorla 2001), CRSL-R (Conners,
1997),TAD (Newcomer, Barenbaum, Bryant 1995), Aggressive Behavior Questionnaire(Little, Jones,
Henrich, Hawley 2003).Refused children declare higher levels both of internalization (depressive,
anxious)and externalization (aggressive)symptoms, but parents and teachers tend to ignore internalization
symptoms.

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P2628
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS’ WELLBEING
D04. Work and organization - Well-being at work
Floriana De Angelis, University College London, London - United Kingdom
Rosanna De Angelis, AEO, Milan – Italy

In this study, we investigated health professionals’ well-being and quality of life. Nowadays the problem of
burnout and the psychological dimension of health professionals are object of investigations. However, there
are few studies aimed at assessing the quality of life of health professionals independently from burnout.
Thirty-two health professionals were enrolled, aged 29-65 years. All subjects filled out the short form on
health status questionnaire (SF-36). According to the SF-36 questionnaire, the scores related to vitality,
social functioning and mental health were lower than the normative data (namely average values: 55.7; 74;
69.2), while the physical health and functional role due to physical health were higher than the normative
values (both average values: 93,7). We found that respondents had a good physical health, but low scores in
vitality and mental health. Therefore, their quality of life was overall reduced. This study raises the question
of reinforce personal vitality and general well-being of health professionals.

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P2634
INTERNALIZATION AND EXTERNALIZATION SYMPTOMS IN
CHILDREN WHO ARE REFUSED BY PEERS
B07. Development and education - Social cognition, identity and social interactions
Laura Benedan, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Rossella Morrone, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Claudia Caprin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Angela Tagini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Marzia Paganoni, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Valentina Tobia, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Peer relations provide unique and essential contributions to social and emotional development, in fact
refused children are at risk for concurrent and/or later adjustment problems with respect to social and
emotional functioning (Rubin, Bukowski, Laursen2009). This study aims to investigate the link between
social-status in the class-group and internalization and externalization symptoms in childhood.It took place at
primary and secondary schools in Lombardia (Italy). From a total sample of 1308 participants, a subsample
of 1094 participants was selected by the attribution to their social-status by peers nominations. Selected
children were 334 males and 296 females, ranging in age between 7-13 years (Mean=10.04sd=1.09),
categorized as Popular (N=293) Average (N=567) Refused (N=234).Children’s behavior and symptoms
were extensively assessed using three different evaluators for each child: parents, teachers, self-evaluations.
Evaluators filled CBCL 6-18(Achenbach, Rescorla 2001), CRSL-R (Conners, 1997),TAD (Newcomer,
Barenbaum, Bryant 1995), Aggressive Behavior Questionnaire(Little, Jones, Henrich,Hawley 2003).Refused
children declare higher levels both of internalization (depressive, anxious)and externalization
(aggressive)symptoms, but parents and teachers tend to ignore internalization symptoms.

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P2636
ANALYSING DREAMS THROUGH BIOLOGY: A NEW
PERSPECTIVE
A04. General issues and basic processes – Psychobiology
Floriana De Angelis, University College London, London - United Kingdom

The purpose of this presentation is showing a new method to analyse dreams. On reviewing the different
methods of dream analyses, it is clear the importance of Freud’s theory. He maintained that the awake
subject censored contents, which he considered not socially acceptable, and the dream was the result of these
latent contents, defined unconscious. According to Hobson, instead, dreams do not necessarily express deep
or hidden meanings, and they may depend merely by physiological processes in the brain. A number of other
authors and theories have been reporting between these two extremes over more than one century. Without
forgetting Freud’s contribution and Hobson’s observations, Meneghetti carried out the research and
developed a new code of dream interpretation. He called it “biological code”, as he believed that oneiric
symbols could be read on the basis of their real meaning for human being’s life. The authors will highlight
the key to understand different scientific streams of thought and their application. Understanding the
complex dream world means understanding human unconscious, therefore, could lead to improving
comprehension of integral human being communication.

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P2637
INFERTILITY AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER:
TWO INSTRUMENTS OF RESEARCH
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Federica Devecchi, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Stefania Riccardi, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Rossella Nappi, Research Center for Reproductive medicine, IRCSS Policlinico San Matteo, University of
Pavia – Italy
Lucia Carli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

This study is part of a wider project in collaboration with the Medically Assisted Procreation (MAP) unit of
the San Matteo Hospital in Pavia, in order to assess the potentially traumatic nature of MAP. The research on
150 couples – assessed through various tools such as the Trauma Symptom Inventory-A (TSI-A) and the Los
Angeles Symptom Checklist (LASC) - intends to investigate if MAP is traumatic for individuals who
undergo this treatment and to what extent. Therefore, another aim of the research is to identify which
relational and intergenerational factors may favor resilience to traumatic events in the same individuals. This
particular part of the study intends to explore the psychometric properties of the TSI-A and the LASC in a
sample of 408 subjects (women=79,2% and men=20,8%) with children or expecting their first child
conceived naturally. The questionnaires administered were: Trauma Symptom Inventory-A (TSI-A; Briere,
1995; Gambetti, 2011) and Los Angeles Symptom Checklist (LASC; King et al.,1995) to assess PostTraumatic Stress Disorder and symptoms associated; Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90; Derogatis, 1994) to
assess symptoms of psychopathology; Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20 (TAS-20; Bagby et al., 1994) to assess
alexithymia, which is a condition characterized by difficulties in identifying and describing emotional states.
Results underline that the instruments to assess trauma have shown psychometric properties that were
adequate and similar to those found by previous research on TSI-A (Briere, 1995; Gambetti et al., 2011) and
LASC (King et al., 1995).

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P2643
STANDARDIZATION OF THE ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION
INVENTORY IN CROATIA
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Krunoslav Matešić, Naklada Slap, University, Zagreb – Croatia
Valentina Ružić, Naklada Slap, University, Zagreb – Croatia
Bojana Ćoso, Independent researcher, University, Rijeka – Croatia

The Achievement Motivation Inventory (AMI; Schuler & Prochaska, 2001) has been translated and adapted
for use in Croatia. The AMI is a broadband diagnostic procedure that covers all dimensions that are
considered to be a part of achievement motivation. The major applications of the AMI are for personnel
selection, personnel development, professional counseling with regard to job decisions and sport psychology.
AMI consists of 3 domains (Self-Assurance, Ambition and Self-Control) that are further divided into 17
scales.Each of the 17 scales has 10 items, resulting in a total of 170 items which have a 7-point Likert
format. The items include a mixture of statements worded in positive and negative directions. The Croatian
standardization was conducted on 224 students (38 males and 186 females) and 269working adults (125
males and 144 females). In this paper, we will present the norms for the Croatian standardization. The norms
are presented in percentiles and standard T-scores. We will also present a brief comparison of the results
with the German sample.

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P2646
HEALTHY EATING IN THE GLOBALIZED SOCIETY
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Daniela Di Pietro, AEO, Milan – Italy
Floriana De Angelis, University College London, London - United Kingdom
Angelo Bottoni, AEO, Milan – Italy

The aim of this presentation is to discuss the impact of food quality on humans’ life nowadays. A numbers of
recent studies show that organic agriculture and dairy products seem to have a higher micronutrient content
than conventional ones. Furthermore, it is known that improving lifestyle behaviours has considerable
potential for reducing the global burden of non-communicable diseases, promoting better health across the
life course and increasing well-being. With the process of globalization, foods, consumer products, and raw
materials are worldwide homologated and people are losing their roots on the territories where they live. The
concept of “holistic ecobiology” will be analysed according to Meneghetti’s perspective. “Holistic
ecobiology” means to be able of living in balance with nature. Following the simple rules of holistic
ecobiology, also eating is healthier. A lifestyle according to healthy eating seems of great importance to
improve environmental sustainability and quality of life and well-being.

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P2649
NEURAL CORRELATES OF PERCEPTUAL NARROWING FOR
ADULT FACES IN THE FIRST YEAR OF LIFE
B16. Development and education – Other
Stefania Conte, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Valentina Proietti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Ermanno Quadrelli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Marta Rigoldi, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Chiara Turati, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Viola Macchi Cassia, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

It is known that, by 9-12 months, infants' discrimination abilities tune towards face categories that are most
frequent and relevant in the environment, with relevant categories including species (human vs non-human),
race (own-race vs other-race), gender and age (adult vsnon-adult).Research investigating the neural signature
of this developmental process–i.e., perceptual narrowing-islimited, and suggests that ittranslates between 6
and 9 months into increased specificity of infants’ electrophysiological responses to humanown-race faces.
Here we investigatedthe neurophysiological counterpart of perceptual narrowing toward adult faces by
measuring event-related potentials (ERP) evoked by upright and inverted adult and child faces in9-montholds(N=16) without an older sibling and with limited experience with children. Face age and orientation
weretested within-subjects, and the extent to which each factor modulates the latency/amplitude of infant
face-sensitive components (P1, N290, P400) was measured.The latency of the P1 and the amplitude of the
N290 were modulated by stimulus inversion for adult but not for child faces, indicating specificity of infant
ERP responses to adult faces. Theextent to which perceptual experience modulates this specialization is
under current investigation in a second group of 9-month-olds who, from the time of their birth, have been
exposed to the face of an older sibling whose ageat participants' birth ranged between 3 and 6.

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P2651
SPORT AND WELLNESS, PERFECT COMBINATION FOR
WELLNESS PROMOTION
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Graziella Zitelli, Ordine degli Psicologi della Regione Sicilia, Catania – Italy

Playing with bare hands adopts karate. For suspected ADHD and individuals it reduces impulsive behaviour,
hyperactivity and stimulates self-control.Aim:attentive capacity, focusing. SDA Rate administered.Results:
improved physical and mental self-control, power and speed awareness, sequence of behaviour in terms of
space/time. HR: psychologist, M° federals appropriately trained. TifoPro is an edu project aimed at
controlling passionate sports fans. Social- training action as the regulation adopted is inadequate, laws
enacted after serious events exploit the emotional wave actions which have always lost their impact when the
social unrest decreased. We move away from the theory of violence escalation which interprets the conflict
as a step of the process with a weak start and a violent evolution: discussion
disagreem
aggression violencewar. Well managed, this conflict could be an occasion to mature without violence.
Aims: ordinary target as future sportsmen and supporters. Develop emotions and experiences, learn to think
about the consequences of our actions. Group methodology with active participation with explanation and
activation steps.Topics:Violence and conflict: representations, experiences, typical behavioural
attitudes.Violence in the stadiums: legislation. Effective comunication: to be able to transfer experiences
cognitive. Give voice to the rage: assertive behaviour emotional. Conflict management: theoretical, personal
and technical reflection relationship.

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P2655
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: ILLNESS PERCEPTION,
QUALITY OF LIFE, SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY AND
DEPRESSION ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND CROHN'S DISEASE
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Renata Pighinelli Dallaqua, São Paulo State University, Botucatu – Brazil
Ana Teresa de Abreu Ramos-Cerqueira, São Paulo State University, Botucatu – Brazil
Lígia Yukie Sassaki, São Paulo State University, Botucatu – Brazil

Currently, there is a progressive and significant increase in inflammatory bowel disease. The most common
manifestations are ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). Among the psychosocial variables that
can influence the diagnosis and treatment, there is the perception of the disease, based on the concept of SelfRegulation Model Leventhal. The objective of this study was to study in people with CD and UC the
association between perception of the disease and its severity, anxiety and depressive symptoms and quality
of life. We evaluated 53 patients with CD and 53 patients with UC. In data collection used the
sociodemographic form, questionnaire Generic Quality of Life Assessment, the Hospital Anxiety and
Depression Scale (HADS) and the Disease Perception Questionnaire Brief. There were prevalence of 47.2%
(CD) and 39.6% (UC) for anxiety, and 41.5% of depressive symptoms in both diagnoses. Present a threat of
disease perception 36.8% of patients. It was found that lower perceived threat of disease was significantly
associated with less severe disease, with higher scores in all domains of quality of life and lower scores on
the HADS. It can be concluded that perception of disease as a threat was associated with worse indices of
quality of life, anxiety and depressive symptoms and greater disease severity, indicating that interventions
directed to the modification of dysfunctional perceptions are implemented.

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P2657
RESILIENCE PROCESSES IN ADOPTIVE PARENTS: THE ROLE
OF SELF-EFFICACY
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Emanuela Marini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Francesca Colombi, Unit of Clinical Psychology, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Milan – Italy
Giorgio De Isabella, Unit of Clinical Psychology, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Milan – Italy
Maria Elena Magrin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

At the Unit of Clinical Psychology of San Carlo Borromeo Hospital a support service to adoptive parenting
has been activated; the purpose of this service is to assess adoptive parents’ psychological resources that can
help them in facing their new parenting experience. This observational retrospective study aims to explore in
258 adoptive parents the relationship between self-efficacy and risk factors. The risk factors were assessed
through a semi-structured interview; the encoding of the collected data showed that 49.2% of parents
reported personal difficulties (e.g. , concerns about the child's health, the role of parents), while 32.8% of the
parents reported the child's difficulties (e.g.sleep and eating, behavior). Self-efficacy was assessed by the
General Self-Efficacy Scale (Sibilia et al., 1995) and reported a mean of 31.96 (SD 3.15). The ANOVA
analysis showed significant differences in the level of self-efficacy among parents who reported personal as
well as child’s difficulties and the parents who reported no difficulties. Parents who reported no difficulties
showed higher levels of self-efficacy. On the whole results confirm the protective role of general selfefficacy as buffer against the stress induced by the perceived difficulties of the new parental role.

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P2659
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE SPANISH
ADAPTATION OF THE DS14 SCALE TO ASSESSMENT TYPE D
PERSONALITY
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Silvia Alcáraz- Andreu, University of Murcia, Murcia – Spain
Dolores Hidalgo, University of Murcia, Murcia – Spain
Carmen Godoy-Fernández, University of Murcia, Murcia – Spain
Encarna Fernández-Ros, University of Murcia, Murcia – Spain

The aim of this study was to analyze the reliability and validity evidence of scores on the Spanish version of
the DS14 scale to assessment Type D personality. The instrument was administered in a community sample
of 1257 (41.1% males) from 15 to 80 years old. Factor analysis of the DS14 yielded 2 dominant traits
Negative Affectivity (NA) and Social Inhibition (SI); all of the NA and SI items loaded between 0.47 to 0.80
on their corresponding factor. Results also indicated that scores on the Spanish version of the DS14 had
internal consistency estimates within an acceptable range. Thus, NA internal consistency was 0.84 and SI
internal consistency was 0.81. Furthermore, using a cut-off of 10 (NA≥10 and SI ≥ 10), 373 subjects (29.7%)
were classified as Type D. The DS14 Spanish version is a psychometrically sound measure of negative
affectivity and social inhibition.

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P2660
EFFICIENT PERSONALITY MODULATES MAKING-DECISIONS
BEHAVIORAL PATTERN: A PILOT STUDY
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Juan Carlos Bustamante, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza – Spain
José Luis Antoñanzas, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza – Spain
Javier Chueca, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza – Spain
Carlos Salavera, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza – Spain

Given the “Framing Effect” previous literature has showed that different frames led to substantial differences
in people’s choices. People tend to avoid risky decisions when the situations seem to involve gains, but
people tend to be risk-seeking when the situations seem to involve losses. The construct Efficient Personality
(EF) combines cognitive, socio-affective and motivational components. Thus, a higher score in EF is
associated with accurate and suitable making decision processes. In this sense, the study’s purpose is to
determine whether individual differences in EF produce a behavioral modulation taking in consideration the
Framing Effect. The participants who took part in the study performed a decision-making task which
involved situations with gains or losses of money, and also they completed a questionnaire that measures the
different factors which constitute the EF. Our preliminary results showed that EF overall score and the score
in the subfactor Effective Coping correlated negatively with the percentage of risky decisions during
situations that involve gains of money. This work represents the first evidence to the fact that people with
higher scores in EF seem to present a riskless behavioral pattern during making decision processes when a
situation involves a possibility of winning money. In conclusion, the study’s novelty and the effects obtained
give new approaching possibilities for studying behavior, personality and psychological –related constructs.

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P2667
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE LATVIAN
CLINICAL PERSONALITY TEST
E03. Health and clinical intervention - Personality assessment
Viktorija Perepjolkina, Riga Stradins University, Riga – Latvia
Jelena Kolesnikova, Riga Stradins University, Riga – Latvia
Kristine Martinsone, Riga Stradins University, Riga – Latvia
Ainars Stepens, Riga Stradins University, Riga – Latvia

The purpose of the presentation is to present the preliminary version of the Latvian Clinical Personality Test
(LCPT). Mental and personality disorders often are linked to different functioning disabilities, so, the aim
was to develop such a clinical personality test, which would merge psychopathology and functioning into
one integrative model. LCPT is based on the DSM-V and additionally ICF was used in order to develop
functioning scales. A combined rational/theoretical and inductive/statistical strategy and emic-etic approach
was used in the process of the development of the preliminary version of the LCPT. In total 678 participants
(70% clinical group) aged 18 to 68 years completed the initial item pool of LCPT, demographical inventory
and M.I.N.I. (International Neuropsychiatric Interview). In the result of the performed analysis the
preliminary version of LCPT was developed. The obtained results show that the preliminary version of the
LCPT has acceptable psychometric properties; content, construct and criterion validity of the LCPT
preliminary version has been approved. In Latvia till now it was a lack of a clinical personality assessment
test, which would comply with the internationally accepted scientific standards and contemporary trends in
the field. Assessment of mental health of an individual is necessary and important for a number of national
institutions to fulfil its functions. LCPT will be useful clinical assessment tool in the wide range of clinical
conditions. In nonclinical settings it could be used to assess individuals with high-risk public safety positions
and civil forensic settings.

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P2688
DYING TO WIN: PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS LEADING
TOWARDS OR PREVENTING THE USE OF PERFORMANCE
ENHANCING-DRUGS IN ELITE ATHLETES
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Nathalie Rosier, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels – Belgium
Koen De Brandt, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels – Belgium
Jolan Kegelaers, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels – Belgium
Paul Wylleman, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels – Belgium

While a lot of research has focused on the identification of forbidden substances and techniques abused in
sports today, only very few studies have investigated the factors that eventually lead athletes to resort to
performance-enhancing drugs. Using the innovative push-pull model, this study tries to identify the
psychological factors that put athletes at risk or prevent them from using any forbidden substances. Semistructured interviews were performed with 32 (former) elite athletes and analyzed using an inductivedeductive approach. Factors that may lead athletes towards the use of performance enhancing-drugs include
fear of failure, perceived pressure to perform and the lure of improved performance. Factors that may refrain
athletes from using doping include moral and ethical objections, a strong sense of self-respect and the risk of
mental health issues. These findings offer more insight in the psychological mechanisms underlying the
decision process related to taking performance enhancing-drugs.Studies like this allow for the development
of preventive anti-doping strategies, rather than solely relying on repressive strategies.

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P2697
PSYCHOLOGY CULTURAL RESILIENCY AND TRADITIONAL
SOCIETIES
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Françoise Payet Sinaman, Education Nationale, University Paris 8, Paris – France

This presentation deals with the link between cultural resiliency and traditional societies. Mayotte and
Reunion islands are our ground of study. One of our aims is to reach a theorical construct of the phenomenon
of resiliency obtained in an empirical way, in traditional configuration. Culture and resiliency get involve to
shape traditions, beliefs and human relations. Our approach is integrative and interdisciplinary. History,
sociology and anthropology datas among others offer a relevance to understand the individual in his
singularity but it joins also various types of psychology. Mayotte and Reunion have in common an original
cultural and ethnic interbreeding, an ascendancy for a mode community life which tends to be transformed
with globalization. This experiment influences the cultural anchoring of these subjects, a powerful protective
factor. Culture and ritual practice is of use as protective psychic envelope to the individuals, allowing them
to convey their values and beliefs to face the noxious real-life experiences. Can we see in these cultural ritual
practices an adaptative strategy favoring the development of resiliency? It is through the display of a still
long-lived ritual practice, the cult to the ancestors that we are going to dread the societal dimension of
psychology and the ethical positioning of the clinician in understanding otherness. After the presentation of
the context of our study ans a synthesis of the main data of the literature on cultural resiliency, we shall
illustrate and enclose our subject by a qualitative analysis of the speech of a woman practicing this cult.

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P2706
SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF THE PEACE PROCESS IN
TURKEY SHARED BY KURDISH AND TURKISH UNIVERSITY
STUDENTS
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Merve Fidan, Ankara University, Ankara – Turkey

Social representations, those shared and used by social groups are accepted to be evoked when the social
identity is salient (Dougherty et al., 1992). The Kurdish question, having a twofold nature of social
representations, being stable throughout the Turkish political history on the one hand; and evolving through
the changes on the other hand, has both historical and current determinants. In the 2nd term of AKP
government, official attempts to solve the Kurdish question have started through political negotiations for the
first time in the history of Republic.In this study, using the thematic content analysis following the openended free association questions about the Peace Process, the associations of the Peace Process in Turkey
will be analyzed comparatively for both Turkish and Kurdish university students. Within the framework of
social identity theory (Tajfel, 1982)this study assumes that belonging to different ethnic groups will create
differences between two ethnic groups in terms of their perceptions, evaluations and explanations of the
Peace Process. In particular, it is expected that social representations of the Peace Process shared by the
Kurdish sample will be more salient than the Turkish sample. The representations are anticipated to be
emphasizing on political rights and freedoms and the end of violence for Kurdish participants pointing out
the disadvantaged position of Kurdish national entity in terms of both political and military means.

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P2711
A PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM IN
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE PATIENTS
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Puri Bernabeu, University Miguel Hernandez of Elche (Alicante), Elche – Spain
Miguel Raul Alonso, University Miguel Hernandez of Elche (Alicante), Elche – Spain
Laura Sellés, University Miguel Hernandez of Elche (Alicante), Elche – Spain
Carlos van-der Hofstadt, University Miguel Hernandez of Elche (Alicante), Elche – Spain
Sonia Tirado, University Miguel Hernandez of Elche (Alicante), Elche – Spain
Jesús Rodríguez-Marín, University Miguel Hernandez of Elche (Alicante), Elche – Spain

Stress has been identified as an important factor in the beginning and course of inflammatory bowel disease
(IBD). The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of a stress reduction program on IBD activity, and
quality of life in IBD patients. 41 patients with IBD (29 with Crohn’s disease and 12 with ulcerative colitis)
were included. All of them had active disease in the last 18 months, and were initially evaluated by several
scales: Perceived stress (PSS), perceived disease stress (EAE); Holmes and Rae social readjustment rating
(SRRS); the hospital anxiety and depression (HAD) and the quality of life questionnaire (IBDQ). IBD
activity was measured by CDAI scale for Crohn’s disease and the Mayo score for ulcerative colitis. Patients
were randomized to receive or not a cognitive and behavioral therapy consisting of 8 sessions (90 minutes
each). 22 patients were assigned to the intervention group and 19 to the control group. After program,
patients were re-evaluated using the same scales. Patients included in the intervention and control group did
not show differences in the baseline evaluation. Comparing the intervention group versus the control group,
post intervention results showed a significant improvement of PSS, EAE, anxiety, depression and quality of
life IBDQ. There were no changes in the activity of IBD scales after intervention. In conclusion, this
intervention program got improvement in stress, anxiety and depression, and in quality of life, for IBD
patients.

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P2725
GROWING UP IN CYBERSPACE: SELF-CONCEPT,
EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES IN
CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CYBERBULLYING
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyber space and virtual realities
Tea Brezinscak, Child Protection Center of Zagreb, Zagreb – Croatia
Ana Marija Spanic, Child Protection Center of Zagreb, Zagreb – Croatia
Gordana Buljan Flander, Child Protection Center of Zagreb, Zagreb – Croatia

For generations of children commonly referred to as millennials growing up in cyberspace has become a
reality.Rapid advances in technology are creating a world of immense possibilities, but also exposechildren
to certain risks, such as cyberbullying.The aim of this study was to examine differences in self-concept and
levels of anxiety, depression, anger and disruptive behaviors,depending on children`sinvolvement in
cyberbullying on Facebook.The study was conducted on 1489 children aged between 11 and 18 years. Two
scales measuring involvement in cyberbullying (perpetrating and victimization) (Kwan and Skoric, 2013)
were administered, as well as Beck Youth Inventories (Beck, Beck and Jolly, 2005).Based on cyberbullying
and victimization scale results, four categories of children were established: children who have been victims,
bullies, both victims and bullies, and those who have not been involved in cyberbullying. ANOVA results
have shown that childrenwho are both victims and bullies reported the highest levels ofdepression and
anxiety symptoms, anger and disruptive behavior, andmost impaired self-concept.Victims of cyberbullying
reported more anxiety and depression symptoms, but less disruptive behavior compared to bullies. The
studyconfirms cyberbullying as a risk factor for psychological difficulties for all groups involved,
highlighting the children who are both bullies and victims. The results will be discussed in the context of
intervention possibilities.

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P2743
PERFORMANCE IN A MENTAL ROTATION TRAINING
PROGRAM AND ITS RELATION TO GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
AND VISUO-SPATIAL AND NUMERICAL SKILLS IN 14 AND 15YEARS-OLD ADOLESCENTS
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Antonio Rodán González, San Pablo University, Madrid – Spain
María José Contreras Alcalde, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain
María Rosa Elosúa de Juan, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain
Patricia Gimeno Galindo, Ministerio de Educación de España, University, Madrid – Spain
Pedro Raúl Montoro Martínez, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain
Agustín Martínez Molina, University of Talca, Talca – Chile

Mental rotation (MR) is, probably, the spatial skill that has received more attention in studies on spatial
cognition. In a MR task, participants have to perform mental rotations of spatial stimulus in 2 or 3
dimensions to visualize them in a different orientation. Several types of training have driven to the
improvement of spatial skills, but few researches have demonstrated the effect of MR training on the general
intelligence or mathematical performance. In addition, several previous researches have observed that
reaction time and error rates depends directly on degrees of rotation as well as on the axis in which turns the
stimulus. In our study participated 47 adolescents aged 14 and 15 years, and 22 of them (Training Group)
realized a Mental Rotation Training Program with two dimensions stimulus rotated in three angles (90º, 180º
and 270º) and flipped in two axes (X and Y). Our main goal was to assess the performance of the MR
Training Program and its relation with the general intelligence (Raven´s Progressive Matrices) and spatial
and numerical abilities (Evaluación Factorial de las Aptitudes Intelectuales, EFAI). In addition, the
performance in the training task (accuracy and reaction time) was analyzed as a function of the difficulty of
the items (degrees of rotation) and its relation with general intelligence, visuo-spatial and numerical abilities.
Results are discussed in order to achieve a better comprehension of the mechanisms and strategies involved
in RM tasks and the impact that they could have in the learning of spatial skills, which are essential to the
educational development and multiple activities of our daily life.

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P2757
A REFLECTION ON THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE YOUNG
ADOLESCENTS AND THE INFLUENCE ON SCHOOL
PERFORMANCE
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Andreia Leal, Catholic Portuguese University, Porto – Portugal
Joana Coutinho, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal

The self-harm behaviours have prompted a growing concern in research. They have a significant impact in
people, especially during the adolescence. The purpose of our study is to understand the influence of selfharm behaviour in school performance, relationships with the peers and the teachers. For this purpose, we
used an adapted questionnaire of Impulse, Self-harm and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescents Questionnaire. We
analysed the data with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and content analysis.The sample
consists of 23 adolescents, 19 female and 4 male. The results indicated that 60% of the adolescents have selfinjurious behaviour. 45% scratching or pinching certain body parts and 38% assumes biting parts of the body
or some objects. 55% reported that they have cut some body parts. Furthermore, 30% adolescents burn their
bodies voluntarily. The inquired who have self-harm behaviours said that self-harm behaviours affect clearly
the school performance (85%),the relationship with peers (75%) and the relationships with teachers (65%).In
conclusion, these results are related to the researches that the self-harm behaviours cause a significant impact
in mental health. Our results indicated that self-harm behaviours have a significantly affect in school
performance of adolescents as in a relationships with peers and teachers. In this way, these facts must be
worthy of significant attention because it’s increasing the number of young people with this behaviour.

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P2759
COPING WITH ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP DISSOLUTION:
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
F14. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Cyber space and virtual realities
Elzaan Cothill, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Tania Lambert, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Greg Howcroft, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth - South Africa

Individuals utilise social networking sites (SNSs) such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter to communicate
and stay in touch with romantic partners and to maintain relationships. SNSs also play a role in connecting
individuals to each other – it enables users to gain a better understanding of the self and to develop
meaningful relationships with others. It is used to share personal experiences and is frequently used as a
means of social support. Making use of social media can therefore also play a role in coping with
relationship dissolution, both at the time of the dissolution and during the post-dissolution stages of the
romantic relationship. Lazarus’ Stress and Coping Theory, as well as aspects of Social Interactionist Theory,
were utilised as a theoretical framework to conceptualise coping strategies and online behaviour. The aim of
the study was to create a detailed description of the role of social media in coping with relationship
dissolution. The study was a qualitative, phenomenological study and participants were obtained using
purposive and snowball sampling. Unstructured, in-depth interviews were used to collect the data. Thematic
analysiswas used to analyse the data. Based on the findings of the researcher, social media can be both
advantageous and disadvantageous in coping with relationships dissolution. Moreover, using social media in
order to cope during and after relationship dissolution indicated adaptive coping in the short-term, and
maladaptive coping in the long-term. This study has therefore generated an understanding of the role of
social media in coping with relationship dissolution.

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P2764
BEHAVIOR THERAPY OF ARACHNOPHOBIA. A
CLASSIFICATION OF THE THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES
BASED ON THE PROCESSES OF LEARNING
E05. Health and clinical intervention - Evidence-based psychotherapies
Anna Ziolkowska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznan – Poland
Przemyslaw Babel, Jagiellonian University, Krakow – Poland

The aim of this paper is to propose a classification of the techniques of the behavior therapy for
arachnophobia. These techniques are not only empirically supported, but they are also among the most
effective methods of treatment for arachnophobia and also other kinds of phobias.. Arachnophobia is one of
the most common specific phobia, defined as the fear of spiders and other arachnids. From the standpoint of
behavioral approach arachnophobia is learnt, i.e. it is the effect of one of the basic processes of learning:
classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning. That is why behavior therapy for
arachnophobia uses the therapeutic techniques based on the same processes of learning, i.e. implosive
therapy, flooding, systematic desensitization, participant modeling, reinforcement and extinction. We
propose the classification of these techniques based on various kinds of learning from which they are derived
and the laws of learning that constitute the mechanism of their effects. It is worth pointing out that all
therapeutic techniques we discuss could be used not only in the treatment of arachnophobia but also to other
kinds of phobias and anxiety disorders.

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P2769
FACING JEALOUSY: SUPPRESSING OR REASSESSING
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Sofia Rivera-Aragon, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Pedro Wolfgang Velasco-Matus, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Rozzana Sanchez-Aragon, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Katia Rivera-Fernández de los Ronderos, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City –
Mexico

A great effort has been done to find out about emotional regulation in interpersonal contexts, so some
complex emotions, such as jealousy, cannot be understood without reference to an interpersonal context
(Volling, McElwain & Miller, 2002). Volling et al., (2002) have hypothesized that there are some answers
that individuals use when becoming aware of the existence of a rival to the relationship. Some of these
strategies are similar to those used as part of self-regulation (Buss & Goldsmith, 1998). 300 volunteers
participated, from which 41% were males and 59% females. Mean age was 31 years (SD = 12.93 years).
Regarding marital status, 49.3% were single and 29% married. Two scales were applied, the
Multidimensional Jealousy Inventory (Rivera, Díaz-Loving, Flores & Montero, 2010), and the Emotional
Regulation Strategies Scale (Sánchez-Aragón, 2012). Overall, results obtained show that both males and
females when there is a cognitive reappraisal of the emotions, means obtained in factors of jealousy scale
decrease. Discussion is about the importance of cognitive reappraisal trait, which is essential in emotions for
both males and females, as adaptive emotional regulation is generated in cognition in such a way that reality
is reconstructed, pushing and analyzing the situation that elicits the emotion, to give a better answer (Gross
&Thompson, 2007). This study was supported by: PAPIIT PROJECT IN303114.

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P2770
GENDER STEREOTYPES AGAINST WOMEN MANAGERS: 20092014 LITERATURE REVIEW
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Ana M. Castaño-Pérez, University of Oviedo, Oviedo – Spain
Antonio L. García-Izquierdo, University of Oviedo, Oviedo – Spain

Gender gap in board positions could be due to traditional beliefs about women managers which are known as
gender stereotypes. For instance, according to the European Commission only 18.6% of board members of
the largest listed companies in 2014 were women.Thus, our objective was to analyze what kind of gender
stereotypes against women managers have been studied throughout literature.We reviewed WOS articles
database from 2009 to 2014 using the keywords “woman manager” and “gender stereotypes”
simultaneously. Theoretical sampling was used reaching saturation with 44 valid articles, and a content
analysis was conducted to identify each gender stereotype against the women managers cited. Stereotypes
were categorized by 2 researchers until they reached agreement (k =0.90).Results showed that the most
repeated categories of gender stereotypes, based ontraditional descriptive and prescriptive beliefswere:
women are perceived as having more soft skills (68% of articles referred to it), women are perceived as less
competent and capable for management (61%), and women with male traits are valued negatively (50%).
Then, gender stereotypes could act as underlying factors for bias in decision making, which would entail
economic and social costs. Moreover, the study of those gender stereotypes will contribute to the
development of promotion processes free from indirect discrimination, and henceto compliance with
European equal opportunities at work Directives.

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P2777
PROCRASTINATION, SELF-EFFICACY AND ANXIETY IN
SCHOOL STUDENTS
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Yulia Babaeva, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Anna Novova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation
Yana Varvaricheva, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow - Russian Federation

In modern Russian psychology research works on procrastination as a factor which influences one’s
performance gain increasing interest. Our study focused on the relationship of procrastination and selfefficacy which according to some researches correlate negatively. Our participants were students of two
schools aged 16-18 years (N=112). They completed Russian versions of Generalized self-efficacy scale
(Schwarzer & Jerusalem), Procrastination scale (Lay), State-Trait anxiety inventory (Spielberger) also they
were interviewed and their academic performance was considered. We found significant negative correlation
between procrastination and self-efficacy. Academic performance correlates positively with self-efficacy and
negatively with procrastination. Participants with high self-efficacy tended to be less anxious. Qualitative
analysis of interview data revealed some characteristics of school tasks which determined procrastinating
(meaningless, boring, unnecessary etc.). The question of relation between procrastination and anxiety stays
controversial. Our results didn’t show direct links between them as some researches do. But we suggest
further investigations with additional variables would clarify this question.

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P2780
ABILITY-BASED ASSESSMENT OF EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE BY ANALYZING NARRATIVE
CONSTRUCTION
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Tibor Polya, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest – Hungary

Measuring emotional intelligence as a set of mental abilities is a real challenge. The presentation argues that
the study of narratives about past emotional episodes can be used to assess the ability based emotional
intelligence. On the one hand, narratives of emotional episodes elicit affects during narration and on the
other hand the construction of a narrative directly reflects on cognitive activities performed in the social
context of story-telling. To test this idea an empirical study had been run. The study included 255
participants. They were asked to recount emotional episodes of being angry, making someone angry,
success, failure, disappointment and surprise. Ability based emotional intelligence was assessed by the
Situational Test of EmotionalUnderstanding (STEU) and the Situational Test of Emotion Management
(STEM). The construction of narratives had been analysed by automated linguistic tools. The results show
that participants with higher emotional intelligence used evaluative devices more frequently in their
narratives, and they devoted more attention to the description of the emotion eliciting situation instead of
describing the acts of characters. The results are interpreted in the framework of narrative psychology
elaborating the idea that narrative construction reflects on the narrators’ mental functioning.

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P2785
A NEW DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR DETECTING HEMIANOPIA
IN NEGLECT PATIENTS: THE BRENTANO (ILLUSION)
HEMIANOPIA TEST (BHT)
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Alessio Facchin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Giuseppe Vallar, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Roberta Daini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

In brain-damaged patients affected by unilateral spatial neglect (USN), the differential diagnosis between the
presence of a unilateral visual field deficit (VFD) and its absence is hampered by the similarity of their
phenomenology. Nevertheless, the disentangling of the two conditions (USN+VFD- vs. USN+VFD+) is
needed for planning a specific rehabilitation program. The BHT is a reliable, neither time consuming nor
expensive, clinical test, able to dissociate between presence and absence of VFD in USN. For clinical
practice, we defined the structure, the analysis and the normative data of the Brentano illusion hemianopia
test (BHT) from 273 unimpaired healthy control participants. The BHT includes simple lines, and leftward
and rightward Brentano illusions. Using a tolerance interval of 95% with confidence limits of 95% with nonparametric approach, we defined the cut-off criteria for line bisection and total illusory effects. Subsequently
we apply the test in 6 USN patients, in order to verify the validity of the BHT test. Results showed that the
BHT allows a reliable diagnosis of VFDs in USN patients, showing a higher sensibility, compared to the
confrontation visual field exam, in patients with a severe deficit. The redefinition of a line bisection cut-off
has permitted to improve the sensibility of this task if compared to earlier cut-offs. The validity of the BHT,
for detecting VFDs in USN patients is confirmed, and possible uses of this tool are discussed.

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P2789
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRAUMATIC AND STRESSFUL
EXPERIENCES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Aušra Naujokaitė, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Paulina Želvienė, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

Background: Majority of the people experience at least one potentially traumatic event during their lifetime,
and even more experience less traumatic, so called stressful, events. Studies have revealed, that it is possible
not only to have negative, but also positive outcomes after traumatic events and more and more studies seek
to study psychological well-being. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between psychological
well-being and potentially traumatic and stressful life experiences. Methods: Sample of 626 participants
(59,9% women, 40,1% men) from Lithuanian general population with a mean age 39,00 from 18 to 89 years
participated in this study. The following instruments were used: Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire
(WBQ), Brief Trauma Questionnaire (BTQ), Adjustment Disorder Stressor list (AjD-S), Impact of Event
Scale – Revised (IES-R). Results: The structural modelling analysis revealed positive (psychological wellbeing) and negative (posttraumatic stress) aspects of person’s feelings being reciprocally related with
stressful life experiences. Conclusions: These results enables to raise the assumption that psychological wellbeing might be one of resilience aspects in the context of staggering life experiences. It may be considered,
that positive as well as negative components of person’s feelings might have influence on further
experiences, and function as protective or risk factors.

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P2793
PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPERTISE AND THE CHALLENGES OF
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROM
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Liliana Chirosca, Clinical Hospital of Psychiatry Socola, Iasi – Romania
Anamaria Ciubara, GR.T.POPA Uiversity of Medicine and Pharmacy, Clinical Hospital of Psychiatry
Socola, Iasi – Romania
Stefan Lucian Burlea, GR.T.POPA Uiversity of Medicine and Pharmacy, Clinical Hospital of Psychiatry
Socola, Iasi – Romania
Nicoleta Cartas, Clinical Hospital of Psychiatry Socola, Iasi – Romania
Diana Bulgaru Iliescu, GR.T.POPA Uiversity of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi – Romania

Post-traumatic stress syndrome can be understood in terms of varied gradients of anxiety: worring thoughts,
emotional and psysical hyperarousal, pessimistic projections, regrets, guilt, lack of confidence, fatigue, etc.
which lead to a dysfunctional response of individual. Psychological expertise in the matter of post-traumatic
stress syndrome in dramatic events (such as post-criminal traffic, post accidents, post malpractice, post
domestic violence, post unjust imprisonment, etc.) both intra- and extrajudicial, has to comply with the
number of requierements. This paper aims to highlight aspects that the type of expertise must include in
order to give the report of psychological expertise credibility and objectivity.

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P2794
EXAMINATION OF THE LINKS BETWEEN THE BIG FIVE
FACTORS AND INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOUR IN THE CONTEXT
OF AN INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING JOB
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Nuno Rodrigues, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal
Teresa Rebelo, University of Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal

There is a general recognition in the literature that innovative behaviour plays a crucial role for both
organizational innovation and effectiveness in the present highly dynamic business environment.
Nonetheless, previous empirical research on the determinants of innovative behaviour have been
predominantly focused on the generation of new ideas or creativity, neglecting the examination of other
relevant innovative behaviours comprising the promotion and implementation of new ideas in the workplace.
The current study aims to overcome this limitation by examining the personality antecedents of innovative
behaviour, by using a more inclusive conceptualization of this criterion that includes the generation,
promotion and implementation of ideas within the organization. So it is investigated the relationships
between the Big Five Factors and this criterion, using data from 244 software engineers pertaining to a
Portuguese information technology company. Results have shown that the factors of emotional stability,
extraversion and conscientiousness represent valid and meaningful predictors of innovative behaviour.
Surprisingly, the obtained relationship between openness and the criterion under study was weak and nonsignificant in the present sample. Implications of these findings for future research and management practice
are further discussed.

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P2798
ABSTRACT RULE LEARNING FOR FACE SEQUENCES IN 7MONTH-OLD INFANTS
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Hermann Bulf, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Viola Brenna, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Eloisa Valenza, University of Padova, Padua – Italy
Scott Johnson, UCLA, Los Angeles - United States
Chiara Turati, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

One learning mechanism available at 7 months and known as Rule Learning (RL) allows infants to recognize
and generalize abstract rule-like patterns, such ABB or ABA. Although some studies suggests that infants
may be better at learning rules from speech, other studies suggest that RL is not specific to language, but it
can be applied also to visual stimuli that infants can readily represent and categorize. Yet, RL has never been
investigated using one of the most salient and frequent visual stimulus category available in infants’
environment, i.e. faces. Here we investigate 7-month-olds’ ability to extract rule-like patterns when
constituent elements of the patterns are faces. Infants were habituated with triads of faces presented in an
ABA condition (a face A was followed by a different face B, that was in turn followed by the face A), or in
an ABB condition. In the test phase, ABA and ABB triads, composed by faces that differed from those
showed during habituation, were presented. In both conditions, infants looked significantly longer at the
novel triads, suggesting that infants were able to detect the pattern presented during the habituation phase
and to generalize this knowledge to include the new face identities showed during testing. These results
suggest that infant RL is not limited to the linguistic domain. Instead, infants can extract abstract rules also
when they are presented with visual sequences, as long as highly familiar stimuli, such as faces, are used.

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P2799
DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AND SPORT
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Dina Joksimović, Faculty of Philosophy, Psychology, Niš – Serbia
Goran Golubović, Faculty of Philosophy, Psychology, Niš – Serbia
Ljubiša Zlatanović, Faculty of Philosophy, Psychology, NIš – Serbia
Aleksandar Joksimović, Faculty of sport and Physical Education, Sport, Niš – Serbia

This paper shows the research directed to the connection of a general deviance factor that includes drug use,
sexual risk, and law abidance and striving for extreme sports. Out of 100 examinees, male, age 20-30, the
following instruments have been used: Zuckerman’s test of basic human traits and test for measuring
sensation seeking. Non experimental correlation draft has been used in this research. In order to get adequate
answers to the stated hypothesis of research, the following statistic processing data have been used:
descriptive statistics, skewness and kurtosis, while the differences have been examined by using multivariate
and univariate analysis of the variance. The results show that there is a statistically significant difference
between extreme sports and not extreme sports on the Zuckerman’s test of basic human traits (p<0.0182) on
verbal aggression and risk behaviour, as well as on the test of sensation seeking (p<0.025). In this paper we
found a substantial correlation between criminal risk taking, such as vandalism, financial risk as in gambling,
and sports risk taking.

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P2806
EFFECTS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION IN
SCHIZOPHRENIA: A META-ANALYSIS
D16. Work and organization – Other
Viviana Carmona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain
Juana Gómez-Benito, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain
Tania B. Huedo-Medina, University of Connecticut, Connecticut - United States
Emilio Rojo-Rodes, Benito Menni Complejo Assistencial en Salud Mental (BM-CASM) Benito Menni,
Barcelona – Spain

Employment rehabilitation programmes aim to help people with severe difficulties to find a job. This study
examines the effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation programmes for people with schizophrenia,
specifically regarding the number of such people who enter employment (job acquisition) and the number of
hours they remain in work (job tenure). A literature search was conducted in electronic databases and
specialized journals in order to identifyrandomized or quasi-randomized studies. Two independent reviewers
extracted data. Twelve trials and 1004 people were included in the review. Odds ratio (OR) for job
placement and standardized mean difference (SMD) for job tenure, with 95% confidence intervals (CI), were
calculated. Results show that participation in a rehabilitation programmesignificantlyincreases the likelihood
of obtaining a job (OR=3.42; CI 1.84 to 6.33) and improves job tenure (SMD=0.65; CI 0.30 to 1.01), in
comparison with controls. The intervention efficacy increased for both variables asthe methodological
quality score decreased. In sum, participating in a vocational rehabilitation programme improved the
opportunities of people with schizophrenia regarding finding and retaining employment. Further studies are
needed to determine which kinds of programmes are most effective. In terms of generalizability, it should be
noted that these findings are based on research conducted in the USA with Caucasian populations.

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2501 - 3000

P2813
SELF-HELP GROUPS FOR THE GRIEVING PROCESS:
SPECIFICITY, LIMITS AND POTENTIAL
E08. Health and clinical intervention - Community psychological cares
Eleonora Franchini, San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Maria Monica Ratti, San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Andrea Pietrobon, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy
Lucio Sarno, San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan – Italy

Self-help groups, increasingly involved in Italy, are a resource and integration of the formal care system and
find their highest application in the grieving process. In this context sharing own experience in the group is
effective in order to allow the reinvestment on external reality after the loss of an important person. This
work wants to examine specificity, potentiality and restrictions of self-help groups, through literature’s
analysis and clinical experiences. The specificity of self-help groups is based on the belief that the group
contains the potential to promote the dynamics of mutual aid among its members, activated by some
psychosocial processes including equal identification, sharing and empowerment. From observations, it has
been possible to note that, when in-out group borders are too marked, members of these groups risk to
socialize only with those who share the same experience. Participant may also develop a sense of
dependence from the group that leads him to believe that the results of one’s empowerment is a goal
achieved only with others support. Thus, it is important not only to point out the strengths, but also the
drawbacks of this approach to improve its effectiveness and potential, and to favor a best interaction between
health professionals working in this field, in order to avoid damage to people who show a marked distress or
some form of psychopathology.

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2501 - 3000

P2830
HIGH-DENSITY ERP CORRELATES FOR VISUAL WORDPSEUDOWORD RECOGNITION IN HEALTHY MALES AND
FEMALES
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Oleg Vinogradov, Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology RAS, N, Moscow - Russian
Federation
Elena Mnatsakanian, Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology RAS, N, Moscow - Russian
Federation

Gender-related differences are frequently reported for various cognitive tasks, especially for verbal tasks. We
aimed at studying the changes in ERP components due to visual recognition of words vs. pseudowords in
males and females. Healthy adults (23 female and 19 male) aged 20-30 years had to decide (and respond by
pushing 1 of 2 buttons) if they were shown a word from Russian language or it was not a word. The stimuli
were 5-letter Russian nouns (total of 100) and 5-letter pseudowords (total of 100) made from a different set
of nouns by replacing one letter, presented in a random order during single block. We recorded 128-channel
EEG/ERP and analyzed the visual response elicited by the words and pseudowords separately in males and
females. Routine EEG was filtered in 0.3-30Hz and segmented -100+1000 ms from the stimulus onset.
Mixed ANOVA showed stimulus effect (p<0.01) for the performance rates and motor reaction times, but no
gender effect or interaction for stimulus and gender. The gender-related differences in early ERP
components were non-significant. The mean amplitude of N400 showed significant interaction of stimulus
type and gender (F (1, 40) = 6.3, p = 0.017). Post-hoc analysis indicated that the mean amplitudes of ERPs
for the female group were significantly (p = 0.008) higher for pseudowords than for words. These wordpseudoword differences were non-significant for the male group. Also, it seems that the topography of N400
was not gender-specific in our task.

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2501 - 3000

P2833
EMOTION UNDERSTANDING SKILLS OF TODDLERS UNDER
DIFFERENT CARE TYPES: MODERATOR ROLE OF CHILD
TEMPERAMENT
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Duygu Taşfiliz, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Sibel Kazak-Berument, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

In Turkey, current child protection services providing different care types, butthere is a gap in the literature
about the effects of different care types on child development. As part of a large longitudinal project, present
study focuses on toddlers’ emotion understanding, investigates the effects of care types and how the effects
vary based on the temperament of children. Since data collection has not completed yet preliminary analyses
were carried out with103 children aged between 24 to 36 months, residing in five different settings;
institution, low SES home, foster care, care village, child home.Emotion understandingwas measured by
picturesof four basic emotions; happiness, sadness, anger and fear. Results showed care placement
comparisons for total emotion understanding score was not significant, F(4, 72)= 2.10, p=.09. When each
emotion compared separately, children in low SES homes were more likely to understand happiness χ2(4,
N= 103)= 11.16, p=.03 than others.The moderating role of temperamenttested byhierarchical regression as
comparing institution to others.When perceptual sensitivity was moderator, the model was not significant,
R²= .43, ∆R² = .13,Finc(4, 35)= 1.92, p =.13, but interaction of perceptual sensitivity and foster care (β =-.19,
p=.03) predicted emotion understanding.When data collection process is completed, further differences
between foster care and othersisexpected. The resultswill have implications on child care policies in Turkey.

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2501 - 3000

P2840
ASYMMETRICAL SPACE PROCESSING IN 7-MONTH-OLDS:
LEFT-TO-RIGHT ORIENTATION FACILITATES LEARNING OF
ABSTRACT RULES
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Hermann Bulf, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Valeria Gariboldi, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Maria Dolores de Hevia, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris – France
Viola Macchi Cassia, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Recent evidence shows that chicks and 7-month-old infants manifest asymmetries in spatial processing when
they are required to perform an ordinal task. Chicks showed a leftward bias when required to locate a target
in a series of identical objects on the basis of its ordinal position. Infants showed a preference for left-to-right
oriented increasing numerical sequences over the same sequences presented from right-to-left. The aim of
this study was to investigate whether the spontaneous mapping between order and left-to-right oriented
spatial codes is limited to numerical information, or it holds for non-numerical ordinal information as well.
Using a visual habituation paradigm, we tested 7-month-olds’ ability to extract an abstract rule (ABB or
ABA) from a sequence of geometric shapes (i.e., rule learning) presented in a left-to-right or right-to-left
spatial orientation. In the test phase, infants were presented with both ABB and ABA sequences, maintaining
the same spatial orientation as in the habituation phase. Infants looked significantly longer to the novel
sequences only in the left-to-right spatial condition, demonstrating that the extraction and generalization of
the rule was possible only when sequences were presented from left to right. This finding provides the first
evidence of a facilitating effect of oriented spatial codes on infants' rule learning abilities, suggesting that the
mapping between space and number is not unique to number.

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2501 - 3000

P2853
DRUG USE HISTORY FROM A DIFFERENT VIEWPOINT:
JUVENILE OFFENDERS’ DRUG USE GETTING INVOLVED IN
PROBATION SYSTEM IN TURKEY
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Sevtap Yeşįl, Istanbul University, Istanbul – Turkey
Deniz Işiker Bedįr, Istanbul University, Istanbul – Turkey
Tunç Demįrcan, Istanbul University, Istanbul – Turkey

Institution of probation is a part of criminal justice system in Turkey as in many other countries. It is
different from punishments depriving liberty through rehabilitation, recovery and reintegration of convicts
into the society. In this system, people who are involved in some type of crime are provided with certain
intervention programs. Drug use is also a type of crime in Turkey. People who have used drug (like
marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, etc.) receive treatment and are included in intervention program in probation
system. These programs vary by age in this system. Child and adolescent who have used drug under age 18
are considered juvenile and they participate in programs different from adult drug users. This study is
designed to analyze juvenile’s risk factors that contribute to their drug use. Both their sociodemographic
attributes such as education, job, history of crime and family factors which contribute to their drug use are
scrutinized via interviews of “Demographic Information Form” and “Drug Use History Form”. Participants
were selected from Istanbul Probation Service in Turkey. About a hundred juvenile offenders between the
ages of 13 and 20 have been included in the study. Analyses are still going on. Keywords: juvenile
delinquency, drug use, probation.

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2501 - 3000

P2856
TRAINING PHONOLOGICAL DEFICITS IN APHASIA
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Claudio Luzzatti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Alessandra Molinari, University of Milan, Milan – Italy
Maria Ester Zanobio, Fondazione La Nostra Famiglia, Sesto San Giovanni, Milan, Italy – Italy
Gabriella Rizzi, Fondazione La Nostra Famiglia, Sesto San Giovanni, Milan, Italy – Italy

The phonological deficits affecting the output production in patients with conduction aphasia usually arise at
the phonological selection and sequencing level (downstream from the phonological output lexicon or in the
phonological output buffer). In the present study, we describe a phonological treatment aimed at
reconstructing, reinforcing and automatizing the patients’ ability to discriminate, process and produce an
appropriate phonological string. The treatment is organized in six levels, and is based on a set of syllable and
word lists with progressive phonological complexity. The treatment efficacy has been tested on three chronic
aphasic patients (eight or more months after aphasia onset) with severe phonological deficits. The training
material was made of 77 Italian syllables, and several list words with progressive phonological complexity.
The patients’ phonological abilities were tested before training, and post training.Different but parallel word
lists were employed to test the generalization of the improvement to non-trained material. A three-month
follow-up evaluation tested the stability of the treatment effect. Finally, a generalization to different
communicative contexts was testedusing a picture-naming task of nouns and verbs. Two out of the three
patients obtained a significant improvement on either lists, and on the picture-naming task. In conclusion, the
phonological treatment employed in the present study is an efficacious technique, whose effect generalizeson
non treated material and maintains over a three-month follow-upinterval.

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P2867
JOB SATISFACTION AND WORK - FAMILY CONFLICT AFTER
RETURNING FROM MATERNITY LEAVE IN PRIVATE AND
PUBLIC SECTOR
D16. Work and organization - Other
Daniela Babačić, VERN' University for Applied Sciences, Zagreb - Croatia
Maja Kolega, VERN' University for Applied Sciences, Zagreb - Croatia
Silvana Fratrić Kunac, VERN' University for Applied Sciences, Zagreb - Croatia

The conflict between family and work roles is often explored topic with the aim of finding an appropriate
model that will enable successful balance between these two roles. In order to check the impact of pregnancy
and motherhood on the alignment between business and family obligations, an online survey, on a sample of
100 female participants, was conducted. The survey consisted of 30 questions concerning demographic
factors, job satisfaction, perceived organizational and family support and Work and Family Conflict Scale
(WAFCS). The aim of the research was to investigate job satisfaction and work and family conflict after
maternity leave between the participating female employees in the public and private sector. After returning
from maternity leave, participating female employees working in the public sector are more satisfied at
work, compared to those employed in the private sector. Likewise, participating female employees with high
school diploma are more satisfied with their family environment when compared to participating female
employees with university education. The research results of harmonizing work and family after returning
from maternity leave show that participants are generally satisfied with the balance. These results are not
consistent with previous research. Research findings suggest shifting the focus from work - family conflict to
work - family enrichment, i.e. to positive aspects of balancing work and family roles.

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2501 - 3000

P2868
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT
IMPACTED BY REASONING ABILITY AND CREATIVITY
B02. Development and education - School adjustment, academic achievement and learning disabilities
Grazina Gintiliene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Dovile Butkiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Kestutis Dragunevicius, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Sigita Girdzijauskiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Irena Zukauskaite, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

The objective of this study to investigate gender differences in school grades and explain these differences
by the predictive power of reasoning ability and creativity. Several studies using multilevel analysis revealed
that large variation of school achievement is associated with students individual differences (Tremblay et al.,
2001; Harris J.,2001; Freund P.A., Holling H, 2008; Kuhn, J-K, Holling, H. ,2009, Agnoli et al.,2012).
Gender differences for school achievement were studied in a large representative sample of Lithuanian
schoolchildren (n= 3414) aged from 11 to 16 years. Reasoning ability of children was measured using
Ravens Progressive Matrices (SPM plus) and creativity - Test for Creative Thinking: Drawing Production
(TCT-DP). Results indicated that girls have higher grades in all school subjects than boys and gender
differences in grade point average (GPA) and in Lithuanian language grades has large effect size. Data
analysis also revealed strong GPA correlation with reasoning ability (r=.50) and less strong but significant
(r=.25) with creativity Reasoning ability appears to be mostly important for predicting school achievement in
mathematics and GPA, whereas language more than mathematics or GPA is affected by gender. The
regression analysis also showed that 33 percentage of GPA variation may be predicted by gender, reasoning
ability and creativity scores.

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2501 - 3000

P2869
UNDERSTANDING OF POLITICAL CATEGORIES IN RUSSIAN
SOCIETY
C12. Culture and society - Political preferences and behaviour
Karina Bakuleva, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation
Tatyana Anisimova, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg - Russian Federation

Features of perception of media information can have a significant influence on the forming of political
images and ideas. This is particularly important in the era of information technology. Our paper discusses the
features of the study of political images and representation of political categories in the minds of voters. We
present the results of empirical research, which purpose is to study the structure of political images and ideas
of modern Russian voters. To study the measured parameters, the following methods were used: semantic
differential, personal differential, "Definition" task and author questionnaires. For processing the results of
the study the following types of analysis were used: correlation, variance, factor and content analysis. The
study involved 130 residents of St. Petersburg at the age of 19 to 67 years. In the paper we produce the
analysis of the main characteristics of the image of Russia and the image of Russian citizen. We describe
various methods of representation of political categories in the minds of citizens. We also describe
relationships between the image of the state and the image of average Russian. We present the analysis of the
relationship between media competence and the forming of political images, representation of political
categories in the minds of Russian voters.

2213

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P2870
PARENTAL HEALTH LOCUS OF CONTROL AND ADAPTATION
IN PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Massimo Ingrassia, University of Messina, Messina – Italy
Valentina Cuzzola, University of Messina, Messina – Italy
Rosa Camera, University of Messina, Messina – Italy
Loredana Benedetto, University of Messina, Messina – Italy

Health locus of control beliefs refer to the causes that an individual assumes as factors influencing health
conditions. These cognitions are related to parental emotional well-being and adaptation to child’s lifethreatening illness (Brown et al., 2007). Aim of the study was to assess health locus of control beliefs in
parents attending a home-based paediatric palliative care service. Participants (15 mothers and 11 fathers)
completed i) the PHLOC (DeVellis, 1993) questionnaire on cognitions about who or what affects the child’s
health (child, divine, fate, media, parental or professional influences), ii) the PSI-SF (Abidin, 1995) for stress
associated to parental role, iii) a survey assessing uncertainly, negative feelings and parental strengths to
cope with chronic disease (van der Borne et al., 1999). Fathers and mothers resulted similar for beliefs, stress
levels and experiences related to disease. PHLOC scores showed these parents seemed more likely to think
that the son's health depended on divine influence and less on external imponderables factors (the fate) than
adults of normative group (Bonichini et al., 2009). However, they did not differ from this comparison group
for the importance given to health professionals. Perceived stress resulted significantly associated with
depression and parent’s uncertainties linked to illness and future. Practical implications for professionals
dealing with the needs of children and their families in palliative cares are discussed.

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2501 - 3000

P2878
ASSESSING ART AND DRAMA THERAPY AS INTERVENTION
TO IMPROVE SOCIAL SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Miranda D'Amico, Centre for the Arts in Human Development, Concordia University, Montreal – Canada

The purpose of this study was to implement a therapeutic intervention involving drama and art therapy to
evaluate its efficacy on the social skills and problem behaviours of a group of preadolescent children with
Autism Spectrum disorders (ASD). Specifically, the objective of this project was to provide a therapeutic
setting for the children to discuss some of the difficulties they experienced in their social interactions,
whereby they had the opportunity to develop a better understanding of appropriate ways to respond in social
situations. The idea was that by employing drama and art therapy techniques in a group context, the children
would be able to develop and practice social skills, experience positive social interactions, and manage their
problem behaviours with other individuals who shared similar experiences. In using expressive modalities in
a group context, the children were able to develop and practice social skills, experience positive social
interactions, and manage their problem behaviours with other individuals who shared similar experiences.
Over the course of 21 weeks, the children participated in a variety of art-based and drama-based therapeutic
activities that were specifically designed to target areas of social difficulty and problem behaviours identified
on the Student and Parent Forms of the Social Skills Improvement System Rating Scale (SSIS-RS; Gresham
& Elliott, 2008). At the end of the intervention, the SSIS-RS was re-administered to evaluate the efficacy of
the therapeutic modalities in addressing the targeted behaviours. The results demonstrated statistically
significant improvements in assertion and engagement, as well as decreased hyperactivity/inattention,
externalizing and Autism Spectrum problem behaviours. Implications for using creative arts therapies with
these individuals will be discussed.

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2501 - 3000

P2888
TIME PERSPECTIVE AND DEPRESSION
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Seydanur Tezcan Özer, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Bariş Önen Ünsalver, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey

INTRODUCTION: Time Perspective Theory theorized by Philip Zimbardo and John Boyd in 1999 suggests
that every person approaches the events through some of five factors like past negative, past positive, present
hedonistic, present fatalistic and future. According to the literature, the persons who are subject to past
negative and present fatalistic factors label their life events as difficult and boring and they express some
depressive symptoms. Attachment style and childhood trauma is also mentioned in relation to depression.
AIM: This study is conducted to identify correlation between Time perspective theory, depression,
attachment style and childhood trauma. METHOD: 31 patients with DSM-IV Major depression and 30
healthy controls completed Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI), Close Relationships-Revised
(ECR-R), Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Symptom Check List (SCL 90-R), Beck Depression and
Beck Anxiety scales. EXPECTED RESULTS: It is expected to find a positive correlation between past
negative and present fatalistic factors and depression scores. Also, past negative and present fatalistic factors
and insecure attachment styles are significantly correlated whereas childhood trauma are mediately related
with time perspectives. CONCLUSION: The present study aims to predict time perspectives in depressed
and healthy people in relation to attachment styles and childhood traumas.

2216

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2501 - 3000

P2889
BODY IMAGE AND THE SELF IN ART THERAPY WITH
EATING DISORDERS
F05. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Eating disorders
Vaida Markevičiūtė, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas – Lithuania

Art is always a product of the total being who creates it. Art therapy is one of the way to keep a contact with
your own body and minds. Eating disorder and art therapy have a lot of connections if we are using it in
healing process. The main idea is to tell about eating disorder and art therapy situation in Lithuania and
represent a research in this field. This qualitative research is for connection between reality and imagination.
Using art therapy we can see this connection in art work and keep it as a reality form. Also we can find
symbols which are from collective unconscious and find some frequency in different client’s art works.
Clients with eating disorder can’t talk in a critical way about their situation, they usually talk about template
situation without personal feelings, art therapy can help to make it personal. Unconscious can show much
more in creative work. This research is made from 8 art therapy sessions, The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale;
Rosenberg, Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), Cooper, Taylor, Cooper, Fairburn, 1986, A semi-structured
interview and formalistic and iconographic analysis. Most of art therapy sessions are for body image
connection with magical minds. In conclusions, art therapy is useful for eating disorder. It help to realise a
real body image and connections between mind and body. Also art therapy make clients talk about their own
situation with eating disorder.

2217

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2501 - 3000

P2909
THE EFFECT OF MATERNAL SENSITIVITY ON BOTH
CHILDREN AND MOTHERS’ VERBAL AND BEHAVIORAL
EXPRESSIONS DURING PLAYING WITH THEIR CHILDREN
A10. General issues and basic processes - Language and communication
Zeynep Ertekin, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Başak Şahin-Acar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

This study aims to examine whether maternal sensitivity predicts children’s and mothers’ verbal and
behavioral expressions during a play session. Maternal sensitivity was assessed by a short-scale, composed
of 7 items. Mothers were asked to play with their children approximately for 5 minutes, and then to talk
about a past event for another 5 minutes. They also filled out the maternal sensitivity scale and demographics
form. We collected data from 18 mother-child pairs so far, and coded for the total number of mothers’
descriptive questions and context statements. Our preliminary results showed that mothers’ descriptive
questions, which are accepted as a factor of elaboration in literature, significantly predicted child’s total
number of words, as expected (β = 1.16, p < .05). Children used more words in their conversation when their
mothers used more descriptive questions. We also expected to find that higher maternal sensitivity would
predict higher context statements. Yet, mothers who scored higher on maternal sensitivity scale made less
context statements, (β = -.43, p < .08). More data will be collected to clarify the findings and further results
will be discussed in the light of the literature.

2218

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2501 - 3000

P2912
THE METHOD FOR MEASURING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
FACTORS OF PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Jelena Slesareva, Jkl Vocational Training Centre Ltd., Daugavpils – Latvia

The research reflects on creation, adaptation process and results of the instrument measuring professional
identity of adolescents and adults. The method “Measuring Personal and Social Factors of Professional
Identity” (by J.Slesareva) measures identity orientations referring to relative importance that individuals
place on various identity attributes or when construct their self-definitions.The questionnaire consists of 2
parts: 1. „The method of classifying students in the space of factors having impact on professional identity”
2. “The adaptation of 2nd part of the questionnaire / The Semantic Differential for Assessment of Perception
in a Profession” www.jkl.edu.lv. In total 349 students of the age group 17-20 participated in the research.
Varimax-rotation, Factorial analysis, Cluster analysis were used in development of the questionnaire.
Preliminary research of influencing factors on professional choice of young people from Latgale region of
Latvia was conducted in 2005 (Jakovleva (Slesareva)&Pipere, 2006) and presented at the 26th ICAP
(Greece, 2006). In 2008 the study of Professional Identity of 1st year-students in universities and
professional schools of Latvia was presented at the 51st International Conference of Daugavpils University
(Jakovleva (Slesareva), 2008). In 2009 the promotion work “The professional identity in early stages of
acquirement a profession: impact of educational level and cultural factors” was presented in Daugavpils
University.

2219

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2501 - 3000

P2933
THE EFFECT OF REQUEST JUSTIFICATION
REASONABLENESS ON THE LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT IN
PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
B05. Development and education - Moral development and prosocial behaviour
Sabina Kołodziej, Kozminski University, Warsaw – Poland
Michał Białek, Kozminski University, Warsaw – Poland

The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of request justification (placebic vs sound) on the level of
engagement in pro-social behavior measured by the honesty and generosity in a situation of temptation. In
conducted experiments a table with a basket of cookies (priced 0.08 € per cookie in the first experiment and
priced“not less than” 0.08 € in the second experiment) was placed on the street with no justification, placebic
or a sound justification (between-subject factor).We measured honesty (the amount of cookies taken without
pay) and generosity (the average amount paid for cookie among those who paid). Analysisshowed that the
level of dishonest behaviors was the highest in both experiments in the condition of no justification. The
average amount of money paid for a cookie was higher in the second experiment, reaching the highest
average amount in the condition of sound justification. The results showed that the justification (regardless
of its reasonableness) has a positive effect on the willingness to engage in the situation, increasing the level
of honesty. Moreover, sound justification raises both the level of honesty and generosity of the respondents.
That suggests that honesty - in contrast to the generosity - is the unreflective process.

2220

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2501 - 3000

P2936
SCHIZOPHRENIA AND CONTROL OF ATTENTION IN SOCIAL
CONTEXT: EFFECT OF PERCEPTUAL LOAD IN PROCESSING
FACIAL EXPRESSION
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Joana Filipa Grave, University of Aveiro, Aveiro – Portugal
Sandra Cristina Soares, University of Aveiro, Aveiro – Portugal
Nuno Madeira, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal
Paulo Rodrigues, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã – Portugal
Tiago Santos, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro – Portugal
Carolina Roque, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal
Cristina Pereira, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro – Portugal
Sofia Morais, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra – Portugal
Vitor Santos, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro – Portugal

Schizophrenia (SZ) is one of the most severe psychiatric conditions. SZ patients have difficulties in
identifying facial expressions and appear to be highly sensitive to the presence of emotional distractors. Yet,
no study has investigated whether perceptual load modulates the interference of emotional distractors. Our
goal was to test whether SZ patients are more sensitive to irrelevant emotional stimulus, even when the task
demands a high amount of attentional resources. Twenty-two participants with SZ or schizoaffective disorder
and 22 healthy controls, age- and gender- matched, performed a target-letter discrimination task with
emotional task-irrelevant stimulus (angry, disgust, happy and neutral facial expressions). Target-letters were
presented among five distrator-letters, which could be the same (low perceptual load) or different (high
perceptual load). Participants should discriminate the target-letter and ignore the facial expression. Results
showed that patients (compared to controls) were more prone to distraction by task-irrelevant stimulus,
especially under high load, which is consistent with difficulties in the control of attention. Moreover, for SZ
happy faces resulted in a higher interference with the task, whereas neutral and angry caused less
interference. This may be related to an impaired recognition of threatening faces in SZ, as previously shown
by other studies. This study provided a new approach regarding attentional deficits in social context in SZ.

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P2944
PATTERNS OF READING IMPAIRMENT: A STUDY IN
NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Federica Lucchelli, Cognitive Rehabilitation Service, Passirana di Rho Hospital, Rho, Milan – Italy
Gaia Lazzati, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Eleonora Martini, Cognitive Rehabilitation Service, Passirana di Rho Hospital, Rho, Milan – Italy
Enrico Ripamonti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Claudio Luzzatti, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

It is well known that neurodegenerative diseases may affect different areas of the brain, thereby giving rise to
different patterns of cognitive deficits. We investigated reading performance in patients suffering from
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD, n=19), Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA, n=6: 4 logopenic, 1 semantic and 1
purely anomic aphasia) and Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA, n=4), plus a control group of healthy subjects
(n=20). Participants were examined by means of tasks of auditory and visual lexical decision, word and nonword reading, reading trisyllabic words with unpredictable stress position (Toraldo et al, 2006) and word and
non-word repetition. The lexical decision tasks proved relevantto differentiate AD and PCA patients, the
former being disproportionately impaired in the auditory task while the opposite pattern emerged in the
latter. Non-word reading was more impaired with respect to word reading in both AD and PPA patients. A
multiple single case analysis of reading tasks identified phonological dyslexia in two out of four PCA
participants (50%), much less so in AD (15.8%) and PPA (16.7%). Surface dyslexia occurred in one AD
caseonly.We suggest that these results may be related to the different distribution of pathological changes in
the three groups.

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P2950
VIDEO GAMES AND SUSTAINED ATTENTION IN
ADOLESCENTS
B16. Development and education – Other
Daniela Carmen Trisolini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Marco Alessandro Petilli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Roberta Daini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Recently, several researches have show that action video-game playing is associated with an improvement of
the visuo-attentive skills. In order to verify whether sustained attention is improved as much as other
attentional components (i.e. selective and divided attention), an Italian sample of 75 teenagers (mean age =
15 years old), screened by a questionnaire on their video game playing habits, underwent a battery of
neuropsychological tests. The battery included tasks taken from previous studies (i.e. visual search, task
switching, dual task, enumeration) and new one (sustained attention). Results showed that video-game
playing enhanced performance in a few components of attention. In particular, we found a positive effect of
longer playing time on visual enumeration task; we did not find a specific effect of action vs non-action
video-games; finally, we observed a worsening of the performance in a sustained attention task in those
individuals with longer video-game playing.

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P2951
RISK ACCEPTABILITY IN FAMILIES WITH ADOLESCENTS
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Claudia Chiarolanza, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy
Giulia Lucarelli, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome – Italy

This study has the goal to study the antecedents of deviance risk behavior, starting from consolidated results
between beliefs and behavior (Torregrosa, 2007; Attanasio, 2011). For this purpose, we decide to examine
the influence of the parental risk beliefs on the development of adolescents risk’s beliefs. In particular, the
present study that has involved 41 families with an adolescent 14 -17 years old has the aim to analyze the
intergenerational continuity of risk’s beliefs between parents and their children. In this study, we explored
the construct of risk acceptability. We investigated the presence of a relation between parental risk’s beliefs
and adolescent risk’s beliefs and the influence on this relationship of parental dynamics. Results showed that
the parental risk acceptability predict the children risk acceptability but not children risk behavior. Again, we
found that when children perceive low maternal warmth and high antagonism, the link between parental and
adolescents risk acceptability increase in size. On the contrary, paternal high warmth and low antagonism
influences the relationship between two beliefs. So, results support the current literature in emphasize
parental framework as highly influencing the adjusted or misadjusted outcomes.

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P2952
A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF RELATIONSHIPS AMONG SELFEFFICACY, GOALS, AND JOB SEARCH OUTCOMES IN JAPAN
D15. Work and organization - Career guidance
Sayaka Kosuge, Gakushuin University, Tokyo – Japan

A research on the job-search has focused on self-efficacy and performance. According to Saks, Brown and
Lent（2005）, self-efficacy contributes to the setting of goals and that goals contribute to performance.
These studies showed that self-efficacy and goals predicted job-search behaviors, but showed the selfefficacy and the job search goals were not significantly related to the number of job offers. The purpose of
this study was to examine the relationships among self-efficacy, goals, and job search outcomes. Fifty-four
students participated in the three-wave study. Generally, Japanese students start job-hunting in December of
their third year in university. The self-efficacy was collected in July. After nine months, the questionnaire
measuring job search goals were administered. Job search outcomes were collected in October of their final
year in university. Results of a multiple regression analysis revealed that students who had low self-efficacy
were more focused on obtaining numbers of offers than students who had high self-efficacy. Moreover, the
goal that students with low self-efficacy set themselves related to less offers than students who were more
focused on their actively gathering job-related information from various sources. This study has important
implications. First, there are different goals that student set themselves and the effect of self-efficacy on each
type of goals. Second, interventions aimed for appropriate goals are effective for university students.

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P2954
TEST STUDY FOR THERAPY IN FIBROMYALGIA, CRONIC
PAIN AND OTHER INVALIDATING DISEASES
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Ilaria Cinieri, Psicoumanitas, Humanistic-Bioenergetic Psychotherapy Institute, Taranto – Italy
Elena Acquarini, University of Urbino, Urbino – Italy
Antonio Marsico, Rheumatology Unit, SS. Annunziata Hospital, Taranto – Italy

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2501 - 3000

P2962
REFLECTION ON DYNAMICS OF LATVIAN YOUTHS’ VALUES:
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LATVIAN YOUTHS’ VALUES IN
1998, 2005 AND 2014
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Jelena Levina, Riga Stradiņš University, Riga – Latvia
Kristine Martinsone, Riga Stradiņš University, Riga – Latvia
Sandra Jirgena, Riga Stradiņš University, Riga – Latvia
Ilona Gintere, Riga Stradiņš University, Riga – Latvia

The purpose of this research was to investigate and to compare the youth values in 1998, 2005 and 2014, and
to establish differences in the hierarchies of values of youth with different childhood experience in different
social economic system. The hypothesis of the research:The youths whose childhood passed during the times
of Socialism, the times of National Awakening, and the times economical crisis, made different choices of
values. They have different indicators of the significance of values. The research was conducted in 1998 and
repeated in 2005 and in 2014 in some Riga's school where studied pupils from all regions of Latvia. The first
sample (1998) consisted of 116 participants, the second sample (2005) – of 79 participant, the third sample
(2014) – of 80 participants. All participants were pupils aged between 16 and 18 years and were studying in
the 11th or in the 12th grade. Participants completed the Latvian version of Rokeach Value Survey(RVS;
Rokeach, 1973). Results showed differences in the hierarchies of terminal values and in the hierarchies of
instrumental values of the youth in 1998, 2005 and 2014.

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P2965
THE EFFECTS OF CARE TYPES AND TEMPERAMENT ON
PROBLEM BEHAVIOURS OF CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE
OF SOCIAL SERVICES
B11. Development and education - Temperament and individual differences
Aybegum Memisoglu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey
Sibel Kazak Berument, Middle East Technical University, Ankara – Turkey

Along with the findings of the literature, family based care types have been established in Turkey in child
protection services. Based on the differential susceptibility theory, it is possible that children would be
differentially affected by care types. As far as our knowledge, there is no research comparing care types in
terms of developmental outcomes. Thus, primary aim of the present study is to investigate effects of different
care types (group homes, institutions, low SES biological families), and temperament (inhibitory control and
perceptual sensitivity) on children’s problem behaviors. Due to the ongoing data collection, preliminary
analyses were carried out with 82 children, aged between 24 to 36 months. Results of the hierarchical
regression analysis suggested that the interaction between inhibition and staying in the child homes was
significant (β = .10) in terms of competency behavior. That is, children staying in the child homes and
having low inhibitory control also had lower competency scores than children staying in the child homes and
having high inhibitory control. Care type and perceptual sensitivity had also a significant interaction (β =
.36) on problem behavior outcomes. Children having low perceptual sensitivity and residing in low SES
families had higher problem behaviors than children in the institutions.For high perceptual sensitivity, there
was no significant difference.The results will have implications for social policies for children in care.

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P2975
THE PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESS OF PATIENTS WITH BLADDER
CANCER ACCORDING GENDER-SPECIFIC ASPECTS IN
INPATIENT CARE
E13. Health and clinical intervention - Psycho-oncology and psychological support in chronic diseases
Desiree Draeger, University of Rostock, Rostock – Germany
Chris Protzel, University of Rostock, Rostock – Germany
Oliver W. Hakenberg, University of Rostock, Rostock – Germany

Background: 25,000 people/year are diagnosed for a transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder (TCC).
Despite improved diagnostics and therapy, TCC is characterized by its aggressiveness with a high recurrence
and progression rate. The side effects of therapy and the poor prognosis in advanced stage, a psychooncologyco-supervision is essential. Studies on the psychosocial care needs of patients with TCC are rare.
This study investigated the stress situation of patients with TCC by means of screening questionnaires
according to gender and invasiveness of surgical therapy. Material und methods: Analysis of patients (n =
133; m = 109, f = 24) who underwent ansurgical treatment (n = 120) or chemotherapy (n = 13) during the
period from 06/2014 to 12/2014.Evaluated by using standardized questionnaires to stress screening and
identification of need for care (Distress Thermometer and Hornheider FB) and utilization of psychosocial
support. Results: 24%of the patients showed a need of psychosocial support (m= 24%, f = 25%). The
average stress level was 5, regardless of the surgical procedure and sex. 50% of female cystectomy patients
communicate da support request, none of themale. All cystectomy patients were integrated into a
psychosocial support program. Conclusion: There is an evident number of TCC patients with elevated
psychological stress and a consecutive need of psychosocial care. With regard to the invasiveness of the
surgical procedure and gender there is no significant difference.

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P2979
EMPATHY ALONG MEDICAL TRAINING IN FEMALE AND
MALE ITALIAN STUDENTS
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Cristiano Violani, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma – Italy
Mariana Fernandes, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma – Italy
Francesco La Rizza, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma – Italy
Giuseppe Familiari, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma – Italy

Background: Empathy is considered a relevant attribute in the physician-patient relationship and is
associated with improved health outcomes. However, some studies reported a decline in empathy throughout
medical education, particularly, in the transition to clinical training. The present study assessed the levels of
empathy in Italian male and female medical students across a six years programme. Methods: At the end of
the annual Progress Test, 234 medical students (120 Female; 114 Male) in different years (1st-6th) of the
same programme completed a revised student version of the JSPE, a self-administrated 24 item questionnaire
assessing Importance given to Emotions (IGE), Emotional Detachment (ED), Being in the Patient’s Shoes
(BPS) through 7 points Likert scales. Results: Factorial ANOVAs revealed significant effects for the factor
Years in the IGE (F5,222=2.206;p = .055), and BPS (F5,222=4.196;p = .001) scales, showing a decreasing
trend along the progress of the studies. Gender differences were also found in BPS and IGE with Female
students giving more importance to emotions (F1,222=8.554;p=.004 ; M=4.62vs.4.34) and to the ability to
‘entering in patient shoes’(F1,222=4.571; p=.034; M=6.02 vs.5.705). The ED scale didn’t show any effect or
interaction. Conclusions: The findings confirm only in part that empathy declines through medical education
and call for a multidimensional assessment of the construct.

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P2980
PEER SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN ADOLESCENCE: FACTORIAL
STRUCTURE OF VICTIMIZATION AND AGGRESSION IN
GIRLS AND BOYS
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Esther María Vega Gea, University of Córdoba, University, Córdoba – Spain
Virginia Sánchez, University of Sevilla, University, Sevilla – Spain
Rosario Ortega-Ruiz, University of Córdoba, University, Córdoba – Spain
Olga Gómez-Ortiz, University of Córdoba, University, Córdoba – Spain

So farthere is no agreementon thedefinition of the phenomenonof peer sexual harassmentduring
adolescence.One ofthe most interesting issuesamong researchers in recent yearsis the analysisof the
dimensionsof the phenomenon.In this context,studies on the dimensionsof this kind of harassment can be
found in literaturewhichhave been testedfromone-dimensionaltothree-dimensionalstructures, but
usuallytheyhave mainly focused onvictimization, analyzing lesser extentaggression. Recent studies
haveadvocatedanddemonstratedthe existence oftwo dimensions: thevisual-verbal and physical. These
outcomesindicate that there iscontroversy regardingthe dimensions ofsexualharassmentin adolescence,so
further research aboutfactorialstructureof the phenomenonare still needed.Thereforethe aim of this paperhas
been toadvance in this direction. The objective of this research was to test a one-dimensional and twodimensional model for both male and female aggression and victimization. The sample was composed by
3489 2nd cycle students of ESO and Bachillerato between 15 and 21 years. Theinstrument used was
theSexualHarrasmentPeerSurvey(SHS). Confirmatory factoranalysis (CFA) were performed.The resultshave
indicatedthe existence of differentone-dimensionaland two-dimensionalmodels forboys and girls
whofitproperly.This workhas made acontribution to thesmall body ofresearch on factorsof
adolescentsexualharassment.

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P2990
PERTURBING EFFECTS OF MOVING SOUNDS ON READING
SACCADES
A08. General issues and basic processes - Attention and consciousness
Svea Missfeldt, Leuphana University of Lueneburg, Lueneburg – Germany
Rainer Hoeger, Leuphana University of Lueneburg, Lueneburg – Germany

In environmental noise research there exist a series of findings that aircraft noise in the neighborhood of
airports has a negative effect on the reading ability of school children. One explanatory approach focuses on
the attention capturing effect of the noise sources which occupy mental capacity. Recent studies in
attentional research suggest that the capacity consuming effect is particularly large when spatial attention
within different modalities is simultaneously directed to different locations. For testing this assumption an
experiment was performed in which the participants had to move their visual attention from left to right by
reading text lines while an attention capturing acoustical event (aircraft) emerged, moving from right to left.
The impression of the moving sound was generated by playing stereo recordings of landing aircrafts. While
reading the text lines the eye movements of the participants were recorded. Two control conditions were
implemented in which either no sound or a stationary white noise was presented during reading. The
analyses of the eye movement parameters showed that especially the velocity of the reading saccades is
influenced by the moving sounds. Compared to the stationary sound, the velocity of the reading saccades
was lowered when visual and acoustical attention moved into opposite directions. The results are discussed
with respect to the negative influence of moving traffic sounds on mental activities such as reading.

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P2997
HUMANISTIC AND NORMATIVISTIC METAPHYSICS,
EPISTEMOLOGY, MORALITY, VALUES, AND POLITICAL
ORIENTATION: A DUAL-SYSTEMS ACCOUNT OF PERSONAL
WORLDVIEWS
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Artur Nilsson, Lund University, Lund – Sweden

According to Polarity Theory, all ideologies are fundamentally polarized by a conflict between Humanism,
which idealizes and glorifies humanity, and Normativism, which portrays human goodness and worth as
contingent upon conformity and achievement. Previous research has shown that Humanism and
Normativism form broad, coherent, and negatively related worldviews, but has not clarified their distinct
nomological nets. I summarize findings from seven studies, conducted mainly in Sweden and the US. The
results suggest that humanism is associated with an anthropocentric metaphysics and epistemology of
organicism, transcendentalism, and subjectivism, moral intuitions, values, and life goals focusing on the
pursuit of human well-being and intrinsic preferences, and political attitudes emphasizing equality and social
justice, whereas normativism is associated with an implicit metaphysics of essentialism and determinism, an
absolutist epistemology, moral intuitions, values, and life goals focusing on norm conformity and the pursuit
of excellence, and a general conservative political orientation. These findings demonstrate that humanism
and normativism have distinct nomological nets, contributing, independent of each other, to the cohesion of
personal worldviews.

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P3002
DESCRIBING THE PROTOTYPES OF SOCIAL CATEGORIES - A
QUALITATIVE STUDY
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Veronika Francova, Charles University in Prague, Prague - Czech Republic

The aim of this study is understanding the content of stereotypes in relations between groups inside the
Czech society. This is important according to the significant society changes after the Velvet Revolution in
1989 in the Czech Republic. The qualitative study which we present is a supplement to now running research
called Legitimizing the stereotypes in Czech society - its theoretical part is based on System justification
theory (Jost, Banaji & Nosek, 2004) and Stereotype content model (Fiske et al., 2002). At this point of the
research we use two research tools: a questionnaire and an interview. A questionnaire follows relations
between groups at an explicit level. An interview provides participants’ representations about particular
social categories through describing their prototypes. The basis of our study stands on the interview data
analysis. Their importance is enhanced in comparison with the results of the quantitative research part. Using
the descriptions enables us to understand the quantitative data better. At the same time the variability of the
descriptions shows methodological limitations of gathering data through a questionnaire. We think that our
study has both theoretical and methodological implications to a certain extend. Comparing both
methodological ways shows the necessity to prove the real psychological content of stereotypes and also to
discuss the ways of realizing the research in intergroup relations.

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P3014
STORIES’ WORKSHOP IN A PSYCHIATRIC WARD: THE
EXPERIENCE WITH “THE WAR OF TROY” AND THE
“ODYSSEY”
E04. Health and clinical intervention - Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapies
Iara Giraldi, Hospital das Clinicas da FMRP - USP, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil
Lidia Campanelli, Sociedade Brasileira de Psicanálise de Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil
Ligia Antonio, Hospital das Clinicas da FMRP - USP, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil

During psychiatric inpatient treatment, different service modalities are necessary to help patients dialogue
with both their internal world, as well as the rounding, exterior world. In the psychiatric ward where such
service is offered, one intervention in this sense is the Stories’ workshop, a group activity coordinated by the
Psychology Service. The activity aims to promote shared conversations among patients using storytelling
and requiring that participants make a drawing after a story is told. The results herein described are related to
the adaptation of “The war of Troy” and “Odyssey” stories, which were told along seven meetings. Such
stories were chosen in order to observe patients’ reactions and associations to the myths such stories
describe. It was observed that the use of storytelling allows for recalling and dealing with emotions, as they
promote identification with either the characters or the situations that occur in the narratives. The choice for
mythical narratives was based in the ideas of Bion, who considers myths as social expressions of individuals’
dreams. Myths allow that emotional experiences (which are transformed by the alpha function) form
elements that, in their turn, are put together and united in the narrative. In this process, such elements acquire
cohesion and integration, and, then, can be kept in mind and used as the registry of an achievement. In this
sense, myths can be used as a tool for representing and interpreting human problems.

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P3015
SIMILARITY IN EMOTIONAL SECURITY IN THE CONTEXT OF
INTERPARENTAL CONFLICT IN TWO GENERATIONS
B16. Development and education – Other
Jasmina Pekić, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia
Marina Oros, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia
Ana Genc, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia

The presented study is a part of the project no. 179022, "The Effects of Existential Insecurity on Individuals
and Families in Serbia", supported by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of
the Republic of Serbia. The study aims to examine children’s strategies for preserving emotional security in
the context of interparental conflict in two generations – children aged 10 and their parents that
retrospectively report of their reactions to parental conflict when they were their child’s age. We were
interested in similarities between children and parents. We used Security in the interparental subsystem scale
- SISS on a sample of 114 pairs, each pair consisting of a child and one parent. The scale consists of seven
subscales: emotional reactivity, behavioral dysregulation, avoidance of parental conflict, involvement in
parental conflict, constructive family representations, destructive family representations and conflict
spillover representations. Results of MANOVA show that there are no significant differences between
children’s and parents’ scores on subscales of SISS, except for the subscale Constructive family
representations. Children appraise the conflict as more benign for the family than parents did when they were
their children’s age. Children report a more optimistic view of the interparental conflict consequences on the
family functioning. This result can be interpreted by the shift in the dominant parenting styles and family
climate.

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P3022
PERSONAL RESOURCES, RISK FACTORS, AND THE QUALITY
OF LIFE IN ADOLESCENTS
E09. Health and clinical intervention - Positivity and well-being
Maria Oles, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin – Poland

Adolescence is specific period in human life. On the one hand it offers unique opportunities for healthy
development and well-being, on the other hand it is time of serious demands, new tasks and challenges as
well as some risk factors of depression, anxiety or maladjustment. The aim of this poster is to introduce the
quality of life of three different groups of adolescents depending on level of personal resources measured as:
(1) social competencies/skills, (2) coping strategies, (3) self-efficacy and (4) perceived social support, and
risk factors measured as: (5) depression and (6) loneliness. The results obtained from sample of adolescents
(N=250, 137 K) aged 11-18 were clustered into three groups using k-means cluster analysis. Each group was
described by a specific profile of personal resources and risk factors. Then groups were compared on the
angle of quality of life: general result and some particular results. The conclusions concern significant
differences among the groups as well as protective factors and risk factors specific for each group of
adolescents. Moreover, a theoretical model of quality of life with resilience as a central element is proposed.

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P3023
ATTITUDES TOWARDS ROBOTS IN SERBIA
A15. General issues and basic processes - Artificial intelligence and expert systems
Marina Oros, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia
Ivan Jerković, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia
Milutin Nikolić, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia
Branislav Borovac, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad – Serbia

The main aim of the presented study is to examine general attitudes towards robots, gender differences and
differences in the attitudes depending on the representation of the robot. In the field of human-robot
interaction, attitudes are recognized as one of important factors in technology acceptance. The sample
consists of 419 participants aged 18-65, of whom 49% male and 51% female. Attitude towards robots was
measured by one-item 5-point Likert scale, and participants were asked to choose which picture of given
three (humanoid, industrial and rover robot) most resembles their representation of robot. The results show
that the attitude is on the average positive. Gender differences were found – females have less positive
attitudes. Also attitudes are different in groups with different familiarity with robots – participants who
reported seeing a robot have a more positive attitude. Most participants (over 70%) chose a picture of
humanoid robot as the one that corresponds to their representation of robot, but ones who chose the picture
of an industrial robot show the most positive attitude. These results are being used for creating the best
scenario for the implementation of an assistive robot for children’s rehabilitation therapy. The presented
study is a part of the project no. 44008, “Design of Robot as Assistive Technology in Treatment of Children
with Developmental Disorders”, supported by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological
Development of the Republic of Serbia.

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3001 - 3500

P3025
DUAL-PROCESSING OF THE FRAMED PERSUASIVE
COMMUNICATION ON VACCINATION DECISION
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Dorota Rutkowska, University of Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland
Krzysztof Przybyszewski, Kozminski University, Warsaw – Poland

People are biased in processing of and reacting to probabilities. One of the biases in risky decisions is the
framing effect. The risky choice framing effect has been demonstrated in the experimental gambles (Tversky
& Kahneman, 1981) while the goal and the attribute framing effects have been studied in persuasion
research. As the biases in risky decisions are recently interpreted in light of dual processing models in which
effortless vs. effortful processes are distinguished (e.g. Evans & Frankish, 2009; Stanovich & West, 2008)
the key question is whether people can be de-biased by adopting effortful mode of thinking in real-life
naturalistic choices, such as medical decisions. Such decisions are different from experimental gambles in
that the risk is not clearly stated and probabilities, if mentioned, are presented in an ambiguous way. In two
experiments we asked the participants to make naturalistic decisions on risky vaccination in two conditions
in which effortless and effortful processing were activated with priming tasks. Two variables were
manipulated in the scenario: framing of the decision (gain vs. loss) and data format (multiplier vs. numerical
value). As expected, format of risk data worked under effortless processing which seems to support the idea
of its irreflective nature. However, framing effect was obtained only in the effortfully primed participants.
This may show the reflective nature of the effect, or at least that mindlessness makes it wither away.

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P3037
SOCIAL PARTITIONS AND IDENTITY PROCESSES : AN
ILLUSTRATION IN THE FIELD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN
FANCE
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Sofiene Harabi, University of Burgundy (Université de Bourgogne), Dijon – France
Florent Mangin, University of Burgundy (Université de Bourgogne), Dijon – France
Philippe Castel, University of Burgundy (Université de Bourgogne), Dijon – France

Social Identity (SI) and Self-categorization (SC) theories state that, in an intergroup comparison, social
positions are admitted by individuals. Social Partition Paradigm(SPP)argues that not only one but three types
of intergroup positioning can be invested or not by the subjects.In fact, the insertion of individuals can be in
a reality to be confirmed or in worlds to be compared or in a universe to elaborate, according to an
asymmetric and negotiable relation. These positions respectively foster the activation of a hierarchical
partition (based on status), an oppositive one (based on values attribution) and a community one (based on
exclusion). The following illustration deals with the teachers-students relation in the Physical Education field
in France. 72 schoolgirls and 97 teachers were asked to (1) enunciate 5 adjectives describing each one of
three targets (out-group, in-group and oneself), (2) judge each adjective on a scale from “this is a major
defect” to “this is a major quality” and (3) report the percentage to which they think that each target holds
each one of the stated characteristics. The results show that, for both schoolgirls and teachers, the teachers
invest an oppositive partition. However, schoolgirls seem to activate a community partition. The discussion
of these findings deals with the unilateral and symmetrical features of inter-group relation as assumed so far
and suggests considering the interactive nature of the individuals social insertions.

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P3041
SCHOOL FEEDING SKILLS: FOLLOW-UP STUDY
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Martha Elba Alarcón Armendáriz, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz –
Mexico
Xochitl Karina Torres Beltrán, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
María del Refugio López Gamiño, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz –
Mexico

In August 2010, health and education authorities implemented a national program to promote food health. It
includes changes in the curriculum of primary education, legislative actions to reduce consumption of sugary
drinks and facilities for increasing physical exercise. A year earlier, we evaluated 40 school children from
third grade to identify their knowledge and skills in nutrition and food consumption and nutritional status.
Later, we conducted a second evaluationwith those same children. The aim of this study was to compare
changes in knowledge, skills and consumption of food in a sample of schoolchildren who had been evaluated
before thembefore into force the new food safety policies. An 11 studentsrandom sample was evaluated
twice. The same instruments were used both times and consisted of:knowledge, a scale to assess feeding
skills, afrequency food consumption scale, and anthropometrics. Results show differences between
knowledge of children in third and sixth grade, and within the jurisdiction in both grades.Furthermore, it was
found that there was correlation between knowledge and skills when children were enrolled in third grade,
but not when they were enrolled in sixth grade. No significant changes in the nutritional status and food
intake were found. The campaign to promote healthy eating undertaken by the government has impacted
more on information than abilities. This has been a constant criticism feeding programs.

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P3045
INTOLERANCE FOR AMBIGUITY AS A MODIFIER OF
FRAMING EFFECT IN DECISION MAKING
C10. Culture and society - Economic choices
Ewa Magier-Lakomy, Gdansk School of Banking, University, Gdansk – Poland

Kahneman and Tversky (1981, 2011) discovered a robust bias in human decision making based on a surface
features of decisional problem. This bias has been called a framing effect and shows that describing a
problem in the positive terms has a result in a risk aversion whereas the negative frame leads to a more risky
decisions. The aim of the study was testing the robustness of framing effect if individual level of intolerance
for ambiguity is controlled. The classical Kahneman’s framing study (i.e. disease problem) has been adapted
to formulate the decisional managerial problem. Over one hundred subjects participated in the study. One
independent variable has been introduced (i.e. type of frame) and one independent variable has been
controlled (i.e. intolerance for ambiguity). Results, based on OLS regression, show that the framing effect is
robust but not robust enough and is modified dependently on individual differences. It has been discovered
that influence of intolerance to the ambiguity on framing effect is specific in character, individual level of
ambiguity intolerance can be robust enough to decrease a bias of framing in decision making. Hence, the
limitation of the framing effect has been demonstrated. The outcomes are discussed in the frame of present
empirical reports and theoretical approaches to decision making.

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P3046
DIMENSIONS OF ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES IN 3-YEAROLDS AND THEIR GENETIC CORRELATIONS
B11. Development and education - Temperament and individual differences
David Gosar, University Medical Center, Ljubljana – Slovenia
Rok Holnthaner, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical Health Center, Maribor – Slovenia

Although research on developing a widely accepted dimensional taxonomy of childhood psychopathology
has been mostly based on data from population studies, important insight has also been obtained from twin
studies. Twin studies have revealed important insight into the underlying structure of childhood
psychopathology and prompted us to explore the phenotypic and genetic structure of adjustment difficulties
using data from a Slovenian screening questionnaire for detecting preschoolers at risk in their social and
emotional development. Using factor analysis on data from 22946 3-year-olds we identified nine dimensions
of adjustment difficulties including internalizing difficulties, externalizing difficulties, tics and stereotypical
behavior, sleeping difficulties and eating difficulties. Thereafter we used data from 46 monozygotic and 284
dizygotic twin-pairs to study the potential genetic overlap of symptoms adjustment difficulties. Symptoms of
internalizing difficulties were found to have low and relatively homogeneous genetic correlations with each
other (h2=.08). Externalizing difficulties displayed a somewhat different genetic structure, with the overlap
between symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity being mediated by genetic effects (h2=.41) and the
overlap with symptoms of conduct problems being mostly mediated by shared environment. Together with
results from similar studies our findings shed light onto the nature of co-morbidity in childhood
psychopathology.

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P3051
THE GROWTH GAP BETWEEN THE FAMILY OF ORIGIN AND
THE HOST FAMILY - HOW TO THINK AND DRAW THE
FAMILY
B16. Development and education – Other
Ana Maria Bertão, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Escola Superior de Educação, Porto – Portugal
Isabel Timóteo, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Escola Superior de Educação, Porto – Portugal

The communication now presented under the title The growth gap between the family of origin and the host
family - to think and draw the family, falls with in the scope of the research project "Thecontact in
fostercare", developed in Centro de Investigação e Inovação em Educação, in Escola Superior de Educação,
from Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Portugal, between 2013 and 2015. On going research aims to identify
and analyze the results of the contact between the child or young person in foster care and their family of
origin as well as the causes of the absence or cessation of contact. The objective of this Project is to identify
the changing needs as to how the contacts are developed, which is important to understand how the family
space is organized in imagetic terms, when children move between families of origin and the host families
and in the spaces that mediate (community, social security, school). The aim is to present the results of the
research available and, specifically, from the reports made by a group of children in fostercare, between
seven and nine years old, and the family drawings’analysis, as they were drawn in a group session to reflect
on the sense of belonging, of filiation and loyalty process. It is specially important to understand how to put
children in families and how the families can organize their space in order to promoted evelopment when
integrating families with so many different skills.

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P3052
PSYCHOLOGICAL SEQUEL OF INJURY SUSTAINED IN ROAD
TRAFFIC CRASHES: INITIAL RESULTS FROM A COHORT
STUDY IN 3 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
D10. Work and organization - Traffic and transportation
Maria Papadakaki, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece
Chiara Orsi, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Dietmar Otte, University of Hannover, Hannover – Germany
Anna Morandi, University of Pavia, Pavia – Italy
Georgia Tzamalouka, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece
Marco von derGeest, University of Hannover, Hannover – Germany
Timo Lajunen, Traffic Research Centre of Finland, Helsinki - Finland
Türker Özkan, Traffic Research Centre of Finland, Helsinki – Finland
Eleni Anipsitaki, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece
Pagona Maragkaki, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece
Joannes Chliaoutakis, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion – Greece

It is estimated that 1.7 million are injured in road traffic crashes in Europe annually. The study aims to
collect data from hospitalized patients sustaining severe injuries from Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) who are
admitted to the intensive care units of selected hospitals in Greece, Germany and Italy. Three instruments
were developed; two semi-structured questionnaires to solicit self-reported information on the participants’
characteristics and their physical, psychological, emotional and financial condition, and one data extraction
form to extract injury-related information. Each registered patient is monitored for 1-year period after the
road incident (Month 1, Month 6, Month 12). The baseline results concerning patients’ Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder was of medium levels for the Greek and Italian respondents, with the score of the Greek
respondents being very close to the margin of high level disorder, in both the “Intrusion” (15.79) and the
“Avoidance” (16.03) subset. The score of the German respondents was at medium level for the “Intrusion”
subset and low levels for the “Avoidance” subset. Italian respondents had the highest depression scores while
Germany had the lowest (DE=13.66, IT=23.87). From these initial descriptive results the Greek respondents
presented a different profile compared to the other countries. The project will identify areas for intervention
and will introduce first-aid toolkits addressing the areas with the highest psycho-socio-economic burden.

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P3053
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN BIAS IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
REFERRING TO SERVICES –AN INTERNATIONAL
COMPARISON
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Ewa Magier-Lakomy, Gdansk School of Banking, University, Gdansk – Poland
Monika Boguszewicz-Kreft, Gdansk School of Banking, University, Gdansk – Poland

The country of origin bias (COE) can be defined as a psychological effect describing consumer’s attitude,
perception and avoiding or approaching tendencies determined by products’ or services’ country of origin.
COE referring to products has been well explored, however the nationality bias in services has been yet
poorly recognized. The main aim of the study was to investigate the country of origin effect in services. The
following problems have been studied in particularly:(1)How various services are perceived dependently on
their country of origin, (2)What kind of beliefs constitute consumers’ associations about different European
countries, (3)What attributes are associated with services in different countries, (5)Does country of origin
cause a diverse attitude to services? Study has been empirical in character and based on questionnaire
method. Few psychological dimensions of consumer attitude have been established. Six kinds of services
have been distinguished, nine European countries has been evaluated. Study has been carried out in five
European countries (Germany, Sweden, Italy, Lithuania, Poland). 300 individuals participated in the study.
The results, based on regression analysis, show strong nationality bias in attitude to services. In addition,
specific approaching or avoiding tendencies in consumer decisions dependent on country of origin have been
discovered. The outcomes are referred to theoretical and empirical results of a given issue Practical
applications have also been presented.

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P3055
MODIFICATION OF PARENTAL PRACTICES RELATED WITH
INFANT FEEDING AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN THE
WEANING AGE: PRELIMINARY RESULTS
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Assol Cortés-Moreno, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
Addalid Sánchez-Hernández, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
Michel Mendieta-Saldaña, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
Cristina Cara-García, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico
David García-Camacho, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz - Mexico
Claudia Patiño-Canto, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tlalnepantla de Baz – Mexico

Undernourishment is the result of several factors acting synchronously at different levels.From a behavioral
framework, modification of ineffective parenting practices can help improve children health and their
nutrition status. There are mealtime mother-child interaction patterns associated to poor nourish condition, as
wellas socio-emotional variables related with parental practices that fail to maintain children health. This
work shows preliminary results of an integral strategy oriented to infant nutrition recovery. Twelve motherchild dyads were involved;children were undernourished andaged between 8 and 11 months old at baseline.
Maternal responsiveness and stimulation, maternal anxiety; and infant health, nutrition and development data
were obtained.Participants were filmed at mealtimes to analyze the interactive patterns. The within-subject
design was ABC type. Mothers were involved in a program about nutrition, maternal sensibility, contingency
management, and prevention of infectious diseases. A follow-up was conducted between one to three months
later. Results indicate favorable changes on interaction patterns for almost all dyads, an improvement in
practices related to disease prevention and a decrease in anxiety levels. The effectin the child's nutrition
recovery was moderate.This points to strategy effectivity; however, a stronger body of data is needed.It
would have a low-cost strategy to solve a problem with serious implications for child development.

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P3057
AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN CENTRAL EXECUTIVE
COMPONENT OF WORKING MEMORY
A09. General issues and basic processes - Learning and memory
Raquel Rodríguez Fernández, National University of Distance Education (UNED), Madrid – Spain
Javier González Marqués, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid – Spain

Memory is a complex function but the most important age-related decrements are in working memory tasks.
Working memory refers to the processes and structures involved in the simultaneous holding of information
and processing further incoming information. We focused on the most important and versatile component of
the working memory Baddeley’s model, the central executive. We are interest in the particular mechanisms
of central executive affected by advancing age. Baddeley suggests that the central executive acts more like a
system which controls attentional processes rather than as a memory store.Therefore, the aim of this study is
to analyse alterations produced by normal aging on the different fractions of the central executive component
(Collette & Van der Linden, 2002): updating functions,inhibition, shifting process and dual-task
coordination. A total of 71 elderly, divided into two groups using the critical age 65 like cut point (38
subjects to 55-65 years old and 33 subjects to 66-75 years old) were evaluated on the following tasks: (1) 3back, Running memory task and Reading span task (based on the Daneman and Carpenter´s task (1980)) to
evaluated updating functions. (2) D2, Stroop test and Map search of the Test of Everyday Attention (TEA) to
assess inhibition. (3) Trail Making Test B (TMT-B), Elevator counting of the Test of Everyday Attention
(TEA), task switching and dual-task to evaluated shifting process and dual-task coordination. Subjects with a
psychiatric or neurological history were not included in the sample. All of them were pre-tested on Spanish
version of Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) to rule out any evidence of abnormal cognitive decline
or dementia. Moreover we evaluated possible depression’s signs by Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale.
We found age-related deficits in updating functions, although there were alterations in the tasks that assess
inhibitory processes.

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P3059
MENTAL HEALTH AND ALCOHOL USE RISK AMONG
COLLEGE STUDENTS
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Karen Mendes Graner, São Paulo State of University, Botucatu – Brazil
Paula Paes Andreosi, Methodist University of Piracicaba, Piracicaba – Brazil
Ana Teresa de Abreu Ramos-Cerqueira, São Paulo State University, Botucatu – Brazil
Pedro Bordini Faleiros, Methodist University of Piracicaba, Piracicaba – Brazil
Renata Rocha Salvichi, University of Campinas, Piracicaba – Brazil
Gustavo Sáttolo Rolim, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares – Brazil
Antonio Bento Alves de Moraes, University of Campinas, Piracicaba – Brazil

Mentalhealthand behaviorsof undergraduate studentshave beenthe focus ofresearches,although there are
fewstudies that investigatethese aspectsin humanities area. This isadescriptive study, withstudents enrolledin
2014Advertising and Publicity course. This study aimed to identifysociodemographic characteristics, selfevaluation ofacademic performance, adaptation, prevalence of psychological distress(SelfReporting
Questionarie-SRQ-20) and abuse ofalcohol (Alcohol UseDisorders IdentificationTest-AUDIT)
throughquestionnaire andvalidated instruments toBrazilian population.A descriptiveand abivariateanalysis
(p<0.05) were made. The study included165twenty one year old students, on average(SD ± 9.11), 52.2%
were male, 95.7% single, 46.7% worked full timeand26.1%parttime on the last sixmonths and78.8% didn’t
receive parentalallowance.For the categoriesrelated toacademic life, students self-assessedtheir
performanceas "good"(77.6%), were satisfied withthe course(96.9%), adaptedto the city(92.7%) and received
emotional support(66.7%). It was found that26.0% of students hadpsychological distressand 34.5% were
classified as being at-riskdrinking, which was more prevalent in the first twoyears (SRQ-20 to 60.3%,
AUDIT-63.1%) and significantlyhigher among men(59.6%, p <0.05). A student’s profile and
animportantpsychological demandwere identified in the first yearsof the course and require attentionof the
educational institution.

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P3062
A REVISED INTEGRATIVE HIERARCHICAL MODEL OF
ANOMIA: TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANOMIA
INDICES
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Jelena Levina, Riga Stradiņš University, Riga – Latvia
Kristine Martinsone, Riga Stradiņš University, Riga – Latvia

The purpose of this research is to introduce the new revised version of integrative hierarchical model of
anomia (Levina, Martinsone, et al., 2014). The model includes three main dimensions of anomia, such as
normlessness, meaninglessness, and social isolation. The concept of anomia (Srole, 1956) is defined as
subjectively perceived anomie (Olsen, 1969; Lytkina, 2012). Anomie in its turn refers to the condition or
state, in which there is a breakdown of social norms and guidance for the citizens of a society (Durkheim,
1893), as well as to the discrepancy between common social goals and the legitimate means to attain those
goals (Merton, 1964). On the base of the analysis of theoretical and empirical research of anomia the
integrative model of anomia was revised. The sub-dimensions of anomia as well as their indicators (signs)
were determined. Thus, normlessness as a perceived breakdown of the social order in which norm no longer
regulate behavior, was divided into two sub-dimensions - an individual’s deviation from prescribed rules or
customs and social distrust. Meaninglessness as an absence or unclarity of prescriptions for behavior, was
divided into lack of goal clarity and generalized sense of meaninglessness. At last, social isolation was
divided into two sub-dimensions - estrangement to others and cultural isolation. The further stage of the
development of the model of anomia would be its empirical validation in the multicultural context.

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P3063
PSYCHOANALYTIC-ORIENTED PSYCHOTHERAPY IN A
PSYCHIATRY WARD
E04. Health and clinical intervention - Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapies
Iara Giraldi, Hospital das Clínicas da FMRP - USP, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil
Edson Scherer, Hospital das Clínicas da FMRP - USP, Ribeirão Preto – Brazil

Mental health assistence in Brazil went under several changes with the installation of psychiatric units in
general hospitals, as the one in which the intervention herein described has been offered. The ward has 14
hospital beds for either inpatients with severe or refractory psychiatric disorders, or ones with clinical
comorbidities, which may be better taken care at general hospital settings. The ward is also part of a schoolhospital, which offers teaching and assistance activities, in which psychology and psychiatry interns are
responsible for some activities. In the last two years, 40 inpatients went under psychotherapy sessions
coordinates by such interns (average of 8 sessions for each inpatient). In this context, it is known that rigid
techniques may not be the most adequate ones, requiring thus a greater flexibility during psychotherapy
sessions. These 50-minute sessions occur weekly, with a special care for establishing an adequate setting for
such occurrence. Under supervision, the discussed issues include difficulties related to running the sessions,
as well as their richness, in terms of interns’ own challenges to deal with their emotions. It can be implied
that, as the essence of the analytical process is a procedure in which the therapist and the patient develop
with each other, in terms of expressions and meanings related to the current psychic suffering,
psychoanalysis may so enter in a Psychiatry ward.

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P3064
NEURO-GLIAL DISTURBANCES IN SCHIZOPHRENIA
A04. General issues and basic processes – Psychobiology
Jonathan Adrian Zegarra Valdivia, Autónoma University of Madrid, Madrid; Catholic University of San
Pablo, Arequipa (Peru) – Spain
Brenda Nadia Chino-Vilca, University of Navarra, Pamplona – Spain

Introduction: Several studies have noted the presence of altered genes in schizophrenia (SZ) affecting
different functions in cortical areas. However, in recent years, other studies suggest the disturbed expression
of glial cells also is related with SZ. But the analyses of neuro-glial units is complex. The aim of this study is
try to approach the neuro-glial functional units involved in SZ. Development: We review the main alterations
of glial cells, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, and their contribution to the neuro-glial synapses. Conclusion:
The historical focus on neurons was re-equilibrate into the neuro-glial unit. Different studies mark off the
expression of astrocytes and oligodendrocytes is affected representing a new approach to research and a key
therapeutic relevance in SZ. In the first case, astrocytes show a significant reduction in their participation in
the reuptake of important neurotransmitters at synapses, promoting toxicity. On the other hand,
oligodendrocytes support myeliniantion and re-myelination procecess, but in these patients, the corticocortical connections are altered. Specific alterations in the nodes of Ranvier are more related to less neuronal
oscillation capacity and fewer cognitive skills.

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P3065
THE NUMBER OF ELEMENTS OF BRAND LOGOS AND THEIR
INFLUENCE IN THE MERE-EXPOSURE EFFECT
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Manuel Rojas, University of los Andes, Bogota – Colombia

This exploratory study in the field of the Mere-Exposure Effect (Zajonc, 2001; Yoshimoto, Imai, Kashino,
Takeushi, 2014) aimed to analyze how the number of elements of hypothetical brand logos influenced the
preferences for these brand logos. The research hypothesis was that a larger number of elements of the logos
mean higher preferences for the presented stimulus. To perform the experiment, fifteen brand logos were
built: Five brand logos compounds of one element, five with two elements and five brand logos with 3
elements. The stimuli were exposed for 3 times in different order, each time for 400 milliseconds. The
participants of the research were 20 university students between 20 and 30 years. After the presentation of
the brand logos, preferences for these stimuli were evaluated with a semantic differential scale and forcedchoice task. In both tasks were found that the brand logos with more elements were preferred over those with
fewer elements. These findings suggest that more work is needed on the composition of logo’s brand in the
Mere-Exposure Paradigm and specifically in the field of Consumer Psychology to generate preferences.

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P3072
EXTERNALIZING PROBLEMS AND MENTALIZING IN
ADOLESCENCE
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Lina Gervinskaite-Paulaitiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania
Rasa Barkauskiene, Vilnius University, Vilnius – Lithuania

There is a growing interest in relationships between externalizing difficulties and mentalizing but there is a
lack of research studying mentalization in adolescents with externalizing difficulties. The aim of this study
was to identify characteristics of mentalization in adolescents with externalizing problems. The sample
included 76 adolescents aged 13-17 (M=15,25, SD=1,25). Teacher's Report Form (TRF6/18, Achenbach ir
Rescorla, 2001) and Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL6/18, Achenbach ir Rescorla, 2001) were used to
evaluate externalizing problems of adolescents’. Mentalization was measured using Reading the Mind from
the Eyes Test (Child version) (Baron-Cohen et al., 2001), which assesses participants’ ability to infer mental
states from the eyes region. Due to shortage of mentalization assessment methods, Situational Stories method
evaluating how adolescents explain behavior of other people, was designed for this study. The analysis
showed that externalizing problems were related to adolescents’ inferior ability to explain behavior in other
people in terms of their emotions and intentions. Their ability to infer correct mental states from the eyes’
region was significantly worse as well. The results revealed that mentalization was worse in adolescents with
externalizing problems and that adolescents, who were able to explain another person’s behaviour more
accurately, were able to infer more correct mental states from the eyes’ region.

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P3077
INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING READING
COMPREHENSION IN HISPANIC POPULATION: METAANALYSIS AND INTERVENTION PROPOSAL
B03. Development and education - Learning and instruction
Brenda Nadia Chino-Vilca, University of Navarra - Master in Intervención Psicopedagógica y Educativa,
Navarra – Spain
Jonathan Adrian Zegarra Valdivia, Autonomous University of Madrid, Madrid; Catholic University of San
Pablo, Arequipa (Peru) – Spain

Introduction: Reading comprehension is a cognitive task that involves a highly complex, and often
susceptible to failures in their normal acquisition and encouraging a early intervention is important.
Objective and methods: 46 studies which did a meta-analysis of randomized effects were obtained. The
purpose of this meta-analysis was to review systematically the effects obtained after the proposed
interventions for improving reading comprehension in Spanish. Research with students in school and college
age with experimental designs and quasi-experimental designs in which the equivalence of the groups of
reading comprehension was controlled before surgery were included. Results: the effectiveness of
interventions based on comprehension strategies such as identifying main ideas or construction inference is
observed, and combining teaching strategies with other methods such as motivation or improved decoding.
Only two studies provided information on the results remained long after completing the intervention.
Finally, we use the implications of the findings for the development and proposal of a more effective
intervention, that alllow us improving reading comprehension in hispanic populations.

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P3083
PSYCHOSOCIAL PREDICTORS OF SURVIVAL IN OLD AGE –
COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT MODELS FOR DIFFERENT
SAMPLES
E15. Health and clinical intervention - Aging and dementia
Damir Lucanin, University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb – Croatia
Jasminka Despot Lucanin, University of Zagreb, Zagreb – Croatia

Different authors have offered different hypotheses and theoretical definitions of the association between
survival and psychosocial factors. Also, the existing empirical research findings show noticeable
inconsistencies regarding psychosocial factors in their association with survival in old people. The aim of
this research is to compare the differences in the associations of the psychosocial factors with survival in 4
different groups of old persons. The participants were 1657 old persons from 4 different research studies
conducted in the period of 22 years. The data were collected by the specifically constructed survey
questionnaire. Some results are similar for all groups, e.g. women survived longer than men (mean
difference is 3.6 years), but multivariate analyses showed some differences in the model which explained
results in different samples of old person. Psychosocial variables (self-assessed health, functional ability,
social support) significantly contributed to the prediction of survival but in different way for different
samples.

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P3084
INCREASING PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE CAPACITY TO
IMPLEMENT AND DELIVER HEALTH INTERVENTIONS IN
THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
F01. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Capacities building and human development
Milagros Mendez, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Puerto Rico

Increasing Public Health Workforce Capacity to Implement and Deliver Health Interventions in the
Dominican Republic Faculty at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus (UPR-RP), the Medical
Sciences Campus (UPR-RCM), and the DR’s Ministry of Health have adapted, revised, developed,
implemented and evaluated an educational program to train health professionals in the Dominican Republic
on the use of public health principles and methods. The goal of this project has been to help the country fill
the educational gap for public health professionals in the area of HIV/AIDS, STIs, and TB and all other
infectious diseases at the local, regional, and national level. Collaborations were established: 1) between
faculty from different campuses of the UPR, 2) between the UPR and two universities in the DR, 3) between
the UPR and the DR’s Ministry of Health, and between the UPR and several stakeholders in the DR. As of
October 7, 2014, we have trained a total of 114 participants, and graduated a total of 47 professionals.
Ethical considerations were part of the educational curriculum. This effort becomes a good example of
increasing capacities in the region of the Caribbean, with cooperation from different campuses and
authorities of neighboring countries.

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P3085
FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING OF MAJOR DEPRESSIVE
DISORDER (MDD) IN YOUTH: A META-ANALYSIS
A06. General issues and basic processes - Cognitive neurosciences and neuroimaging
Chris Miller, Stanford University, Stanford - United States
Paul Hamilton, Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Tulsa - United States
Matthew Sacchet, Stanford University, Stanford - United States
Ian Gotlib, Stanford University, Stanford - United States

Pediatric major depressive disorder (pMDD) is the leading cause of morbidity and disability among
adolescents and is a major contributor to youth morality and the global economic burden of disease. Despite
its clinical importance, the underlying pathophysiology of pMDD remains largely unknown and a majority
of diagnosed youth fail to adequately respond to treatment. Fortunately,functional magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI) provides opportunities to advance our understanding of the neural basis ofpMDDand
generate novel treatment strategies. However, primary studies using an fMRI approach have identified an
unmanageably large number of implicated brain regions and often report contradictory findings, and
researchers have not yet quantitatively analyzed results across studies. Consequently, we conducted a metaanalysis of fMRI studies of pMDD, using a voxel-wise, whole-brain approach (WBA) in order to identify
brain regions that reach the highest level of statistical significance across studies. Furthermore, we employed
a novel quantitative approach to conducting reverse inference using the Neurosynth database in order to
empirically establish the most plausible psychological dysfunction reflected in these regional differences.Our
analysis reveals that pMDD subjectsshowed reliably different activation levels (p < 0.005) than age-matched
controls in several prominent brain regions that together inform our understanding of the pathophysiology of
this disorder and suggest possible strategies for treatment and prevention.

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P3090
PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF A COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL
THERAPY FOR CONVICTED TEENAGERS WHO ARE
CONSUMERS OF DRUGS
E01. Health and clinical intervention - Assessing and accrediting quality of psychotherapy training and
practice
Roberto Oropeza Tena, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia – Mexico
Monica Fulgencio Juarez, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia – Mexico

The aim is to present the results of the adaptation of a brief treatment for convicted teenagers who are
consumer of drugs. 10 male convicts (aged 14 -21) who are in custody for having committed some offence
participated in the study. The drugs used were: cocaine, marihuana, amphetamines or alcohol. At the
beginning of the treatment the subjects had a strong craving to keep consuming drugs after leaving prison.
The brief treatment for cocaine users (TBUC) was adapted for this study to a brief treatment for inprisioned
teenagers, consumers of drugs (TPUD). The TPUD seeks to reduce the craving to consume drugs. The
preliminary results demonstrate that at the end of the treatment, the craving practically vanished. We
conclude that the TPUD can be an effective therapy when working with this sector of the population.
Although, further research is needed.

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P3092
IMPACT OF A GROUP COUNSELING BASED ON NARRATIVE
PERSPECTIVE ON THE CAREER CHOICE OF ADOLESCENTS
WITH LOW INCOME IN COLOMBIA
E16. Health and clinical intervention – Other
Erika Arias, National University of Colombia, Bogotá – Colombia
Angela Berrio, University of Barcelona, Barcelona – Spain

The purpose of this paper is assess the impact of a group counseling based on narrative view on the career
choice of 195 adolescents with low income (61% girls, 39% boys; mean age = 16,8 years old). This
intervention was apply on 9 sessions of 2 hours each, and 2 additional sessions with parents; the main
purpose is to help adolescents to deconstruct their more oppressive stories, thereafter constructing or coconstructing with the counselor. The new stories will get empowering to adolescents and allow them to
evaluate their choices to take on meaningful work roles. We evaluated safety levels in career choice, anxiety,
vocational self-efficacy and personal variables such as low self-esteem, limited aspirations and
overestimation of their skills. We found that the factor Effectiveness Planning Objectives significantly
increased with the narrative intervention, while other self-efficacy factors were unchanged compared with
baseline; additionally, we found mean differences between scoring Anxiety pre and post treatment (t=6.041,
gl= 194, P<.001) and low self-esteem was significatively correlated with anxiety levels at the end of the
intervention (r=.163, P<.05). We discuss about the usefulness of narrative perspective on group career
counseling, particularly in increasing the perception of empowerment, the presence of side effects such as
increased anxiety in adolescent with low self-esteem and changes in the life narratives of adolescents.

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P3094
PAIN COPING IN BRAZILIAN CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL
DISEASE
E11. Health and clinical intervention - Lifestyles and healthy self-regulation
Tatiane Dias, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá – Brazil
Christyne Toledo, Faculdade Salesiana de Vitória, Vitória – Brazil
Sônia Enumo, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, Campinas – Brazil
Kely de Paula, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória – Brazil

The Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is characterized by a chronic condition, hereditary, more common in ffrican
descent with modification of a type of mutant hemoglobin called hemoglobin S (HbS). The most frequent
complications are pain crises, acute chest syndrome, fever, crisis among others. This study compared the
coping of pain in SCD by 36 brazilian children aged between 7 and 11 years, 11 met the health service of
Vitória, ES, and 15 children in Cuiabá, MT. The children responded to Computerized Instrument for
Evaluating Strategies Facing Hospitalization (AEHcomp-Pain). The behaviors were categorized as
facilitators (taking medicine, pray, watch TV, talk to the doctor, studying, reading, playing, talking, listening
to music, singing and dancing); not facilitators (think of miracle, discouraged, blackmail, cry, be sad, fear,
guilt, angry, hide and think of escape). It was observed in the results: 1) percentage of behaviors commonly
used as facilitators take medicine, watch TV and praying; and 2) percentage of non-facilitative behaviors as
think of miracle, crying and discouraged; and 3) significant difference (p≥ 0.05) between groups in behaviors
take medicine, talk to your doctor, listen to music and feel angry. The results showed a higher frequency of
use of facilitative behaviors as a way of coping strategy to pain crises.

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P3097
THE IMPACT OF WILDERNESS THERAPY ON PHYSICAL AND
EMOTIONAL HEALTH: UTILIZING AN INTEGRATED CARE
APPROACH IN OUTDOOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
F02. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Nutrition, development and well-being
Steven DeMille, RedCliff Ascent, Capella University, Enterprise - United States

Research on wilderness therapy (WT) also referred to as Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare continues to support
its effectiveness at decreasing clinical dysfunction in youth participants (Clark, 2004; Russell, 2003; Russell
2005; Tucker, Zelov, and Young 2011); however limited research has looked at its impact on physical
wellness. While DeMille, Comart and Tucker (2014) recently found WT to positively impact the BMI levels
of its youth participants, to date no research has specifically looked at both the impact on the psychological
and physical health of WT participants. This study aimed to fill this gap in the research. Methods This study
collected data from 395 participants who attended a WT program in southern Utah between 2011 and 2013.
Most of the participants were male (70.1%) and Caucasian (76.1%) with 8.5% Hispanic, 3.2% Native
American, and the rest Mixed Race. Most participants were adolescents with 76.8% of youth between the
ages of 15-18 who spent on average 80.0 days (sd = 26.2) in the program. To measure psychological
outcomes, the Youth Outcomes Questionnaire 2.0 was completed by youth at both intake and discharge. In
addition, weight, height and body fat measurements were collected by the program nurse to monitor physical
health. BMI scores, body fat percentages, lean mass and fat mass were calculated at both intake and
discharge. Results At discharge, all OQ scores including its six subscales were below the clinical cut-off
scores with paired samples t-tests showing statistically significant decreases (p < .001). In terms of physical
health, participants were grouped according to their intake BMI categories (underweight, normal, overweight
and obese) with underweight participants gaining on average 6.5 pounds (sd = 6.8), overweight participants
losing a mean of 11.5 pounds (sd = 11.5) and obese individuals losing an average of 35.5 pounds (sd = 22.2),
all statistically significant improvements (p < .001). Normal weight participants had no significant changes
in weight. To explore how intake BMI related to YOQ improvements, a two-way ANOVA of gender (male,
female) and BMI at intake found no main effects for gender, no interaction effects, but main effects for BMI.
Post hoc analyses showed that underweight individuals had significantly smaller improvements than youth
who started the program as normal, overweight or obese. In addition, youth who started the program obese,
had significantly larger YOQ improvements than overweight or normal weight participants. Discussion This
study supports WT as a way to improve both the psychological and physical health of youth suggesting it can
be seen an effective wellness approach for youth. This was especially evident by the significant
psychological improvements that were associated with significant weight loss for obese youth. As they
became more physically fit, they became more emotionally fit. It is unclear why this was not the case for
underweight youth and this study did not look at presenting diagnosis to see if youth has a history of
anorexia.

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P3099
CHANGES IN THE ASYLUM PARADIGM AND THE SUBJECT
REFRAMING: STUDY OF THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY
THERAPEUTIC RELATED TO ELDERLY
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Gisela de Oliveira Gusmão, São Camilo University Center, São Paulo – Brazil
Alexandre de Oliveira Leme, São Camilo University Center, São Paulo – Brazil
Olivia Rodrigues de Oliveira, São Camilo University Center, São Paulo – Brazil

The society overview about elderly asylums refers to negative histories of the reclusion of older adults, who
suffering restriction of autonomy. The LTIE (Long Term Care facility Institution for Elderly) created new
service paradigms that correspond to care related to health and elderly security, when the family doesn’t
have resources. The study describes about the treatment out in 2013 to an elderly group of an LTIE, when
the topic of sexuality emerged as important. It was noticed that the elderly with cognitive impairment from
chronic and degenerative neurological disease had difficulties in the recognition of sexuality and to find
ways to offset the Orgone energy. Treatment sought to promote in the elderly: the energy balance, cognitive
training and the recognition of sexuality for the integration of body and psyche. Based on the Segmental
Armouring Theory of Wilhelm Reich (2004) to ease them and promote the cognitive training were applied
the “6 Healing Sounds” and the “Musical Awareness” according to Acoustic Ecology by Schafer (1991). For
results, we based on Stella’s case (fictitious name), that after the intervention held a cataract surgery and
started moving the feet and sitting without help. In the other cases, it was possible to notice a communication
opening, evolution in the interpersonal contact, increment in the verbal language and the institution
recognition as a belonging space.

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P3103
EFFECTIVENESS OF AN OUTDOOR BEHAVIORAL
HEALTHCARE PROGRAM IN TREATING AT-RISK
ADOLESCENTS AND FOLLOW-UP AT 6 MONTHS AND 1 YEAR
POST-TREATMENT: AN EXPLORATION OF GENDER
DIFFERENCES IN TREATMENT
C03. Culture and society - Sex and gender
Steven DeMille, RedCliff Ascent, Capella University, Enterprise - United States

Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare (OBH) is an emerging treatment modality for struggling adolescents
(Russell, 2003b). An outdoor environment for personal growth has been used by cultures for centuries;
however, within the last 150 years, interest in the use of wilderness for personal growth and character
development has grown (White, 2011). More recently, the use of wilderness as a stage for change has
evolved and is currently being used as a therapeutic modality for at-risk adolescents and young adults with
various emotional, behavioral, substance and health related disorders (Clark, 2004; DeMille, Comart &
Tucker, 2014; Russell, 2003b; Russell 2005). In addition, Tucker, Zelov, and Young (2011), noted gender
differences in their outcomes study suggesting that clients may respond to treatment in an OBH program
different based off gender. This study is designed to further explore the differences in treatment outcome for
males and females. Methods. Data was gathered on adolescent clients between the age of 13 and 18 years
old, from August 2011 to May 2013. Data was gathered at admission, discharge, 6 months and 1 year postdischarge from parents and adolescents. Data was also gathered from adolescents once they completed their
school curriculum. The Youth-Outcome Questionnaire 2.01 (Y-OQ 2.01) was used to assess a clients
psychological functioning. The Self Report version (Y-OQ SR 2.0) was also administered to adolescent
clients. Results. First a one-way ANOVA was conducted to explore overall treatment outcome of treatment
in an OBH program. The one-way ANOVA analysis revealed a significant difference in Y-OQ SR [Welch’s
F (4, 892) = 66.414, p ≤ .001] and Y-OQ 2.01 scores [Welch’s F (3, 670) = 170.129, p ≤ .001]. Post hocs
revealed a significant difference between admission and discharge with no significant difference among
discharge, 6 months and 1 year post-discharge. Similar results were found for each of the six subscales on
the Y-OQ 2.01 and Y-OQ SR 2.0. Next a 2 x 2 ANOVA analysis was conduct to look at gender differences.
The 2 x 2 analysis revealed there was a statistically significant interaction between the effects of gender and
total treatment improvements on the Y-OQ SR, F (4, 887) = 2.922, p = .020, eta2 = .013. Discussion.
Clinical treatment has prioritized the need to understand what treatments work for whom (Norcross &
Wampold, 2011). This study supports previous research that treatment in an OBH program can work for atrisk adolescents and that there is a gender differences in treatment outcome. Further investigation is needed
identify specific mediating variable of treatment outcome and gender differences. Further investigation could
lead to the development of gender-specific OBH treatment approaches so that program elements target
gender-specific needs and risks as opposed to the current gender-neutral OBH treatment approaches.

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P3108
FORESIGHT, GROUP REFLEXIVITY AND COLLECTIVE TIME
PERSPECTIVE IN RUSSIAN MANAGERIAL TEAMS
D03. Work and organization - Teams performance
Timofei Nestik, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow - Russian Federation

The approaches to studying the organizational future orientation are analyzed (studies in leadership vision,
strategic decision making, strategic management, disruptive innovations and corporate foresight). The
foresight in managerial teams is considered as a future-oriented form of group reflexivity (West, 1996).
Study 1 (N=169) examined the organizational and psychological factors of the managerial team orientation
for the discussion of future risks and possibilities. In managers’ beliefs team foresightfulness is mainly
related to the social integration. The purpose of the study 2 (N=443) was to prove the relationship between
group reflexivity, orientation on the analysis of long-term future risks and possibilities, leadership vision,
group trust, organizational identity; and also to examine the role played by the perceived group mood in
managers’ attitudes toward collective future. Regression analysis showed that the team past- and presentoriented reflexivity and group foresightfulness are strongly related. Both of them are positively connected
with leadership vision, group trust, organizational identity, positive team mood. The negative mood is
blocking group reflexivity, perceived predictability of future and team ability to influence it. Study 3
(N=168) revealed 5 types of collective time perspective: balanced, pessimistic, long-termed optimistic,
fatalistic and short-termed optimistic. Results showed that groups with balanced time perspective (positive
attitudes toward collective past, present and future) are characterized by the highest level of social
integration and perceived effectiveness.

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P3110
VALIDITY EVIDENCE FOR A COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE
TESTING (CAT) VERSION OF A READING COMPREHENSION
WITH FORMS FOR PERSONS WITH AND WITHOUT VISUAL
IMPAIRMENT
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Rocío Barajas Sierra, National University of Colombia, Bogotá – Colombia
Aura Nidia Herrera Rojas, National University of Colombia, Bogotá – Colombia

This paper presents validity evidence of a CAT version of a Reading Comprehension test. The test has forms
for persons with visual impairment and without it. Additionally, a general validation model for CATs is
presented. The results from two studies are presented. Study 1 consisted of creating, validating and
calibrating an item bank in a sample of 1325 high-school students without visual impairment from several
cities in Colombia. Instruments for obtaining validity evidence from several variables were also produced.
The second study assessed the validity evidence from a sample of 104 persons with visual impairment and
2500 without it who answered the CAT. The Reading Comprehension CAT designed for persons with visual
impairment is expected to be valid and useful for fairer comparisons to persons without visual impairment.

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P3113
ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH DONE BY PSYCHOLOGY
STUDENTS AT RICARDO PALMA UNIVERSITY
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
William Torres, Ricardo Palma University, Lima – Peru

It is analyzed the scientific research done by Psychology students at Ricardo Palma University of Lima,
Perú. The articles are the ones published on the journal Archivos Psicológicos in the past 10 years. The
analysis is made considering the thematic area and topics presented, the kind of research method, the way
how participants were obtained, the instruments used to collect the data, the way how the processing of
information was made. Also it is reviewed the coherence between the theoretical framework and the analysis
of the results. The references are also analyzed considering the actuality of the information. The conclusion
states that the research done by the students allows to set a promising future on the psychological inquire
which is quite important in the development of the Peruvian psychology as a science.

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P3118
ANALYSIS OF CLASS PARTICIPATION
A02. General issues and basic processes - Research methods and psychometrics
Luis Rojas Carcaño, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico
Guadalupe Mares Cardenas, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City – Mexico

From the perspective of interbehavioral field, the purpose of the research is to analyze the psychology
students' oral participatory behavior, regarding the criteria demanded by the teacher. Three teachers with
their respective groups were involved. These teachers taught the subject; Theoretical Experimental
Psychology. Two sessions of this subject and their corresponding developmentand would be filmed and
teachers agreed on the dates and procedure. The resulting six videotapes were recorded in a format that
includes the speeches of both students and teachers, the starting time and the ending time of each
intervention as well as the category in which such intervention is located. The categories to analyze the
students' participation as well as the questions or the requests of teachers, imply five levels of increasing
complexity, which consider the extent to which the intervention is detached from the concrete content of the
analyzed text and meets the criteria of a conceptual system. To locate intervenciones within the different
categories, were taken into account also the occasion of academic exchange texts and video recordings. The
theme tests of academic exchange were also taken into account as well as video recordings. By analyzing the
existing relationship between the level of the question and the level of students' participation, we found that
the more complex the question is, the more complex the level of students' participation results, even if they
do not reach the required level in the question.

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P3119
GENDER AND AGENCY VERSUS COMMUNION AT THE
THRESHOLD OF ADULTHOOD
B16. Development and education – Other
Dorota Kalka, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, University, Warszawa – Poland

Entering adulthood is an extremely important period in the life of every human being. In late adolescence
and in early young adulthood one’s mental life becomes consolidated. Young people have already been
through the turbulent developmental period which entailed the need to simultaneously fulfil many
developmental tasks which were often difficult to reconcile. Among such tasks is, for example, the
development of one’s identity (Erikson, 2004), including psychosexual identity, which is inextricably linked
to the topic of psychological gender. The aim of this study was to verify the importance of reinforcing a sex
stereotype on participants’ identification with this role. The results were analysed as a function of both
biological sex (63 women and 65 men) and psychological gender (58 sex-typed individuals and 70
androgynous individuals). In the study the Psychological Gender Inventory was used, as well as a scale
measuring Agency and Communion, a scale measuring Unmitigated Agency and Unmitigated Communion,
lists of sentences containing stereotypes of the male sex and the female sex, and sentences that were neutral
with regard to sex. The results showed that feminine women ascribed more female characteristics to
themselves regardless of whether the role that was associated with their biological sex was reinforced or not.
Men showing characteristics of both sexes ascribed a similar level of unmitigated communion and agency to
themselves irrespective of whether the sex stereotype was reinforced or not.

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P3126
THE COMPARISON OF EFFECTS OF WALKING UPON HUMAN
HEALTH BETWEEN TWO BOTANIC GARDENS IN JAPAN
F08. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Life skills in culture and society
Akifumi Hatakeyama, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Sapporo – Japan

The purpose of this study was to research the comparison of effects of walking upon human health between
two botanic gardens in Sapporo, Japan. Students as subjects were measured their blood pressures, heart rates,
“salivary amylase” as physiological indices, and required to describe their psychological and behavioral
changes of daily lives for a month. The results showed that all indices and their health promotion were
positively and significantly related, and both common factors and personal ones were found in this study. In
discussion, results suggest that the botanic gardens function as “restorative environments” (Kaplan, 1995).

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P3127
FACTORIAL STRUCTURE OF A NEW SCALE OF CULTURAL
CAPITAL
A03. General issues and basic processes – Psychometrics
Giulia Balboni, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy
Elisa Menardo, University of Pisa, Pisa – Italy
Roberto Cubelli, University of Trento, Trento – Italy

Generally, to evaluate the social-cultural level (SCL) of a child and an adult, the educational level,
occupational status and income of the participant or of all members of the family are measured. However,
SCL is a more general construct involving also cultural capital (CC) and social capital. CC concerns the
knowledge of cultural codes that are relevant for the society in which the individual lives. Very few scales of
CC are available and most of them are specific to areas of knowledge. Because of this, we developed a 14
item scale of CC, rated on a 5-point Likert scale, to be used in industrialized countries. The aim of the
present study was to investigate its factorial structure via exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses in a
sample of 505 adults, 30 to 70 years old. In a random sub-sample of 250 adults (58% males), a principal axis
factor analysis with a Promax rotation extracted three factors labeled as Consumer (e.g., numbers of concerts
and plays attended), Participant (role in cultural, social, or political associations), and Competent User (e.g.,
using Internet to deepen knowledge). Then, in the remaining 255 adults (55% males), confirmatory factor
analyses were run to investigate the goodness-of-fit of the 3-factor solution extracted. The fit indices were
adequate (RMSEA = .05, CFI = .95) and better than those of alternative models. The 3-factor structure
identified may allow for a detailed measurement of CC and therefore of SCL.

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P3131
ODOR STIMULI INFLUENCE THE SPATIAL EXPLORATORY
STRATEGIES OF THE ENVIRONMENT
A07. General issues and basic processes - Sensation, perception and space
Justine Blampain, Université de Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Nicolas Couaillier, Université de Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Solène Kalénine, Université de Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France
Yvonne Delevoye-Turrell, Université de Lille 3, Villeneuve d'Ascq – France

Visual modality is the most important sense in the perception of our environment. However odors are also
used in everyday life and have an effect particularly on reaction times (Millot et al., 2002) and in the
planning of reach-to-grasp actions (Castiello et al., 2006). A priming olfactory stimulus delivered in an
invasive way, can enhance attention to look at congruent visual objects (Seo et al., 2010). In our study we
investigated whether we could use odorant speakers (non-invasive method) to reveal an effect of odors on
the visual exploration of odorant and non-odorant 2D objects. Participants (n=16) sat in front of a computer
screen with odorant speakers on either side. A priming odor was delivered then sixteen slides containing four
pictures were displayed for 8s duration. Each slide contains a picture congruent with the odor, 2 distractor
pictures (odorant) and a neutral picture (non-odorant). The task of the participant was to memorize all
pictures seen. An eye tracker (iView RED 120) was used to record the duration of eye fixations for each
slide. Participants look longer the congruent picture than the distractors for the first presentation of odors
(p<.05) but only when participants identify odors (p<.05). However, there is no effect if odors are
unidentified. Our findings demonstrate that odors can modify the spatial exploration strategies of the
environment. This paradigm could be used as a control and non-invasive method for odors delivery in
experimental studies.

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P3132
THE MODERATOR ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN NEUROTICISM AND
AGGRESSION
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
José Martín Salguero Noguera, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain
Esperanza García-Sancho, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain
Pablo Fernández-Berrocal, University of Malaga, Malaga – Spain

Neuroticism has been proposed as a transdiagnostic vulnerability factor that is relevant to psychological
disorders and it has been found to predict higher levels of aggression (Miller & Lynam, 2011). From the
General Aggression Model (GAM; Anderson & Bushman, 2002), personality traits informs schema that
people use to interpret events in their social lives and influence the emotional response to them. People with
high neuroticism would perceive experiences as more troubling than they really are, increasing their negative
emotional response and choosing maladaptive ways of coping, like aggression. On the other hand, recent
studies have linked Emotional Intelligence (EI) with lower levels of aggression, suggesting that the ability to
perceive, understand and manage emotions would be a protective factor of aggression. EI is, both
theoretically and empirically, different from personality. Moreover, from the GAM, EI is possible to
influence the way that emotions are processed. In this sense, it would be hypothesised that individuals with
high neuroticism could be less likely to engage in aggressive behaviour if they also have higher levels of EI.
In this study, we aimed to test this hypothesis in a sample of undergraduate students. Moderation analyses
showed that individuals with high levels of neuroticism reported a more frequent use of aggressive behaviour
mainly if they had lower levels of EI. Implications of the present findings for theory and intervention are
discussed.

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P3135
EUROPEAN VS. NATIONAL IDENTITY: ATTITUDES AND
SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF EUROPE AMONG
ROMANIAN YOUNG PEOPLE
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Mioara Cristea, University of Rennes 2, Rennes - France

The main objective of this research was to analyse the reconstruction of attitudes and social representations
(SR) regarding Europe and European Union (EU) among Romanian young people. More specifically, we
tried to describe how identity projections (personal identity) anchored in a proximal/distal way to their
country (national identity) or EU (supra-national identity). Thus, 1034 Romanian young people (Men = 440)
aged between 18 and 29 years (M = 23.71) were asked to fill in a questionnaire based on the associative
network technique (de Rosa, 1995, 2002). The questionnaire also included a section concerning sociodemographic variables and their knowledge about Europe, direct experience with European countries,
stereotypes and attitudes towards the European countries. Results pinpointed the existence of a
representational field where social objects such as Nation, Europe, and European Union are interconnected:
the SR of Nation(proximal object) was mainly anchored to the identity and social memory issues, while the
SR of EU (distal object) was mainly anchored to the political-economic and bureaucratic dimensions.

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P3140
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RELIGIOUS BELIEF AND
ANALYTIC THINKING
A13. General issues and basic processes - Thought, decision and action
Selen Kucuktas, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey
Eldem Erdem, Maltepe University, Istanbul – Turkey
Onurcan Yilmaz, Dogus University, Istanbul – Turkey
Hasan Galip Bahcekapili, Dogus University, Istanbul – Turkey

According to dual-process model, religious belief is a product of System 1 (intrinsic and automatic thought)
but religious disbelief is a product of System 2 (analytic and conscious thought) (Gervais & Norenzayan,
2013). The first aim of this study is to show this correlational relationship. In a study which was conducted
in recent years (Gervais & Norenzayan, 2012) suggested that activating analytic thinking (System 2) leads to
decrease in religious belief (System 1) but it is unknown whether the activation of System 1 leads a
difference in System 2. The second aim of this study is to examine the changes in analytic thinking tendency
after activating religious thinking. 95 undergraduate students participated to the first study. The participants
were administered scales that measure their religiosity and analytic thinking ability. Results indicated that
there is a significant negative correlation between analytic thinking tendency and religiosity. 76
undergraduate students participated to the second study and they were assigned to the religious priming or
control group randomly. Participants’ religious belief was activated by scrambled-sentence paradigm (Srull
& Wyer, 1979) and the analytic thinking ability test used in the first study was presented again. Results
indicated that there is not a significant effect of the manipulation. When System 2 can inhibit System 1,
activating System 1 failed to inhibit System 2. Findings will be discussed in the light of the literature.

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P3143
RELATIONS AND DIFFERENCES IN COGNITIVE AND MOTOR
CHARACTERISTICS SKIER AND TENNIS PLAYER
E10. Health and clinical intervention - Sport and exercise
Dina Joksimović, Faculty of Philosophy, Psychology, NIš – Serbia
Goran Golubović, Faculty of Philosophy, Psychology, NIš – Serbia
Marina Hadži-Pešić, Faculty of Philosophy, Psychology, Niš – Serbia
Ljubiša Zlatanović, Faculty of Philosophy, Psychology, Niš – Serbia
Aleksandar Joksimović, Faculty of sport and Physical Education, Sport, Niš – Serbia

The paper presents research aimed at examining the relations and differences in cognitive and motor abilities
between tennis players and skiers. In a sample of 60 subjects, male primary school students aged 13 to 14
years. Measuring instruments were used for the assessment of cognitive abilities: Perceptual speed (Test
TPI), The ability of analytical reasoning, perceptual material (Test TPT), Perceptual differentiation and
logical reasoning (Test TRPM); We also applied measuring instruments for the assessment of motor skills:
horizontal target shooting hand (GHR), vertical target shooting hand (GVR), Poker (PIK). Differences were
tested using multivariate analysis of variance andt-test, while the relationships examined using canonical
correlation analysis. The results indicate that there is a statistically significant difference between boys tennis
players and skiers when all three tests of cognitive abilities in question (TPI p<0.000, TPTp<0.000
andTRPMp <0.000). In tests of motor performance and statistical significance was obtained in all tests with
skiers in regard to football (GHRD p<0.013, GVRD p<0.012 and PIKD p <0.001). Key words: skiers,
football players, cognitive skills, motor skills

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P3145
MEASURING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE BY THE
ANALYSING NARRATIVE CONSTRUCTION
A11. General issues and basic processes - Motivation and emotion
Tibor Polya, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest – Hungary

Measuring emotional intelligence as a set of mental abilities is a real challenge. The presentation argues that
the study of narratives about past emotional episodes can be used to assess the ability based emotional
intelligence. On the one hand, narratives of emotional episodes elicit affects during narration and on the
other hand the construction of a narrative directly reflects on cognitive activities performed in the social
context of story-telling.To test this idea an empirical study had been run. The study included 255
participants. They were asked to recount emotional episodes of being angry, making someone angry,
success, failure, disappointment and surprise. Ability based emotional intelligence was assessed by the
Situational Test of Emotional Understanding (STEU) and the Situational Test of Emotion Management
(STEM). The construction of narratives had been analysed by automated linguistic tools. The results show
that participants with higher emotional intelligence used evaluative devices more frequently in their
narratives, and they devoted more attention to the description of the emotion eliciting situation instead of
describing the acts of characters. The results are interpreted in the framework of narrative psychology
elaborating the idea that narrative construction reflects on the narrators’ mental functioning.

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P3151
WHEN NEGATIVE AFFECT PREDICTS INNOVATIVE
BEHAVIOR: AFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT
AND EMOTION CONTROL AS MODERATORS
D08. Work and organization - Innovation management
Johannes Rank, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin – Germany
Nico Boedeker, Axel Springer SE, Berlin – Germany
Although several studies have investigated the relationship between affect and creativity (idea development),
little research has assessed the role of affect for innovative behavior (idea implementation). Therefore, the
purpose of the present study was to examine associations between employees’ work-related affect and their
creative and innovative behavior and to identify affect-related moderators of these relationships. On the basis
of affect infusion theory and the distress-related model of innovation, we predicted positive relationships
between positive affect and both outcomes and hypothesized that negative affect would be positively
associated with innovative behavior among employees high in affective organizational commitment or
emotion control, defined as the capability to regulate anxiety and other negative emotional reactions during
task engagement. Field survey data were collected from 241 employees and their supervisors from several
companies in Germany. As hypothesized, positive work-related affect was positively associated with
supervisor ratings of creativity and innovation. Negative work-related affect, particularly high-arousal
negative affect, positively related to innovative behavior among employees who were high in affective
organizational commitment and anxiety control. This set of results extends prior research by identifying
characteristics of employees who may be able to translate negative affect into innovative attempts to improve
their work situation.

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P3153
MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER: A PRELIMINARY REPORT ON
DEPRESSION
E14. Health and clinical intervention - Disaster and crisis psychology
Toshihiko Sato, Graduate School of Health and Environmental Sciences, Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University,
Sendai – Japan
Hideo Ambo, Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University, Sendai – Japan

The Great East Japan Earthquake, a massive underwater earthquake, occurred in eastern Japan on March 11,
2011. The epicenter was located under the Pacific Ocean, 130 km away from the coastal areas of the Miyagi
prefecture, which were devastated not only by the large earthquake but also by the subsequent tsunamis. To
clarify what kinds of mental health problems such natural disasters cause and to compare the influence
among areas of residence with different damage severity, we conducted a questionnaire survey about the
mental health status of university students between November and December 2011. The final sample
consisted of 95 students belonging to one of two universities located in Sendai city, the capital city of
Miyagi. For comparisons among the areas affected to different extents, participants were divided into three
residential groups according to their residence: 1) the coastal areas of Miyagi (n = 14), which suffered from
both the tsunamis and the earthquake; 2) the inland areas of Miyagi (n = 72), which suffered only from the
earthquake; and 3) the inland areas of Yamagata prefecture (n = 8), which neighbors Miyagi but was
relatively far from the epicenter and suffered little damage. In terms of the severity of depression, assessed
using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), the mean score of the coastal Miyagi group was
significantly higher than that of the two other groups (p < .05).

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P3161
PREDICTING WORK ENGAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES
F12. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics – Mindfulness
Audra Balundė, University of Educational Sciences, Vilnius – Lithuania
Kristina Jokštaitė, Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius – Lithuania

In the times of multiple environmental pressuresscholars have become increasingly interested in active
performance concepts such as engagement. Engagement is defined as a positive, fulfilling, work-related state
of mind characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption (Schaufeli et al., 2002). Previous studies suggest
that engagement is related to performance, effective use of organizational resources, employees’ well-being.
Revealing the wider spectrum of factors related to engagement might have both theoretical and practical
value. The purpose of current study was to analyze how organizational and psychological resources such as
high performance work practices, employees’ mindfulness and self-concept clarity, are related to work
engagement. The study involved 125 employees from various organizations. High Performance Work
Practices Scale (Kroon et al., 2013), Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (Brown & Ryan, 2003), SelfConcept Clarity Scale (Campbell et al., 1996) andUtrecht Work Engagement Scale Short Form (Schaufeli et
al., 2002) were used. The resultsconfirmed the prognostic value ofself-concept clarity, mindfulness and high
performance work practicesin regard to wok engagement.Hence, the combination of these resources might
play an important role in employees’ work engagement. However, a longitudinal or an interventional study is
needed to further explain the causality of engagement and its psychological and organizational factors.

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P3167
MANIFESTATION OF NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION IN YOUTH
C06. Culture and society - Attitudes and values
Danijela Petrovic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade – Serbia
Miljana Pavicevic, University of Pristina, Kosovska Mitrovica – Serbia

National identification is a system of interrelated attitudes which reflect the individual's relation to one's own
and other nations. Based on the criteria of strength of loyalty to own nation Rot (1970) distinguishes five
forms of national identification: exclusive national identification - emphasis on own national superiority,
while disdaining other nations; salient national identification – idealisation of own nation, but also
acceptance of other nation; divided national identification - simultaneous loyalty to own nation and
advocating importance of cooperation among nations; salient international identification - identification to
human community in general and striving to overcome narrow national interests; a-nationalism - absence of
national identification. The study aimed to determine the dominant form of national identification in youth of
Serbian nationality in Kosovo and Metohija. The sample consisted of 345 participants (47% male and 53%
female) of average age M = 19.4. Scale of National Identification was used (Rot and Havelka, 1973). The
results show that youth express most the salient (M = 29.50) and divided national identification (M = 28.75),
while the least represented is the absence of national identification (M = 24.25). Furthermore, the exclusive
national identification and general human identification are represented equally (M = 26.06 versus M =
26.26). The fact that the dominant form of national identification among youth of Serbian nationality in
Kosovo and Metohija is the salient national identification, manifesting itself through patriotism and national
idealisation and accepting the existence of other nationalities, can be explained by specific social context in
which they grew up.

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P3168
A CENSUS OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS IN PORTUGAL
A01. General issues and basic processes - History of psychology
Vítor Alexandre Coelho, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal
Marta Marchante, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal
Ana Amaro, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal
Lilliana Pereira, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, Lisbon – Portugal

This study aimed to describe the professional situation of educational psychologists in Portugal, in order to
contribute to establishment of guidelines for school psychologists. A Portuguese version of the International
School Survey (Jimerson and the ISPA Research Committee, 2002) was applied first alone and later as a part
of a general census applied to all Portuguese psychologists. Overall,1616 school psychologists participated
in this study, of which 89% were female and presented an average of 11 years of experience. Information
was gathered regarding student per psychologist ratio, as well as most common and favorite task, number of
internal and external obstacles to professional practice. The results show a high percentage of school
psychologists (38%) presently not working in the field and that there are many different work placements
with different tasks and contractual obligations. On average school psychologists have longer professional
practice than the rest of psychologists. As a whole the results gathered allow for the characterization of the
profession of school psychologists in Portugal, as well as to place in context along other countries where the
instrument has been applied. These results will be a base to develop guideline for professional practice and to
negotiate with national authorities.

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P3170
PROJECT POSITIVE ATTITUDE: ANALYSIS OF 10 YEARS OF
INTERVENTION
B06. Development and education - Emotion and self
Vítor Alexandre Coelho, Académico de Torres Vedras, Projeto Atitude Positiva, Torres Vedras – Portugal
Vanda Sousa, Académico de Torres Vedras, Projeto Atitude Positiva, Torres Vedras – Portugal
Patrícia Brás, Académico de Torres Vedras, Projeto Atitude Positiva, Torres Vedras – Portugal
Marta Marchante, Académico de Torres Vedras, Projeto Atitude Positiva, Torres Vedras – Portugal
Ana Maria Romao, Académico de Torres Vedras, Projeto Atitude Positiva, Torres Vedras – Portugal

This study aimed to describe the professional situation ofeducational psychologists in Portugal, in order to
contribute to establishment of guidelines for school psychologists. A Portuguese version of the International
School Survey (Jimersonand the ISPA Research Committee, 2002) was applied first alone and later as a part
of a general census applied to all Portuguese psychologists. Overall,1616 school psychologists participated
in this study,of which 89% were female andpresented an average of 11 years of experience. Information was
gathered regarding student per psychologist ratio, as well as most common and favorite task, number of
internal and external obstacles to professional practice. The results show a high percentage of school
psychologists (38%) presently not working in the field and that there are many different work placements
with different tasks and contractual obligations. On average school psychologists have longer professional
practice than the rest of psychologists. As a whole the results gathered allow for the characterization of the
profession of school psychologists in Portugal, as well as to place incontext along other countries where the
instrument has been applied. These results will be a base to develop guideline for professional practice and to
negotiate with national authorities.

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P3173
BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING IN PORTUGAL:
VALIDATION OF A QUESTIONNAIRE AND ANALYSIS OF
PREVALENCE
B08. Development and education - Bullying and aggression
Vítor Alexandre Coelho, Académico de Torres Vedras, Projeto Atitude Positiva, Torres Vedras – Portugal
Marta Marchante, Académico de Torres Vedras, Projeto Atitude Positiva, Torres Vedras – Portugal
Vanda Sousa, Académico de Torres Vedras, Projeto Atitude Positiva, Torres Vedras – Portugal
Patrícia Brás, Académico de Torres Vedras, Projeto Atitude Positiva, Torres Vedras - Portugal
Ana Maria Romao, Académico de Torres Vedras, Projeto Atitude Positiva, Torres Vedras – Portugal

This study aims to validate the Bullying and Cyberbullying Behaviors Questionnaire and to analyze the
differences between genders and type of school (urban/rural). The questionnaire is composed by 36 items,
allowing for the measurement of the prevalence of bullying and cyberbullying, it also includes two scales for
analyzing aggressive behaviors, one for victim and other for aggressors, and was responded by 1074 6th to
9th graders from six public schools from the district of Lisbon. The questionnaire presented acceptable
psychometrics properties, except for the victims of cyberbullying scale where there is an item that needs to
be rewritten. Data regarding bullying prevalence (10.1% victims and 6.1% aggressors), is consistent with
other Portuguese studies and are among the lowest internationally. The prevalence of victimization was
homogeneous between genders, but boys reported more frequently aggressive behaviors. The percentage of
victims decreased across school grades. There were no differences, in bullying prevalence, between rural and
urban schools. The present questionnaire is adequate for use in the assessment of bullying and cyberbullying
with 3rd cycle students. It’s necessary to study the prevalence of bullying and cyberbullying in rural schools
longitudinally in order to better understand the present results.

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P3180
THE PERSONAL POTENTIAL OF SIBERIAN ENTREPRENEURS
WITH DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES OF ENTREPRENEURIAL
ACTIVITY
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Iuliia Smetanova, Tomsk State University, Tomsk - Russian Federation

The study was supported by Russian Humanity Fund (№ 13-06-00592). The methodological foundation of
the study is the system-anthropological psychology approach. There were 93 Siberian entrepreneurs with
different business experience (from 2 months to 20 years) who took part in the study. The research methods
used are: the method of investigation of personal potential and rigidity and the interview. The central
hypothesis of the study was that the success of a business (duration and stability of its implementation) is
related to the personal characteristics of the business entity. The research demonstrates the specific features
of personal potential of the entrepreneurs with different experiences of doing business. The entrepreneurship
is perceived by the respondents as the opportunity to serve for the benefit of others and act for the realization
of the higher values. One of the most significant reasons for entrepreneurship is the desire for independence
and freedom for the achievement of life goals. The results of the research disproved the hypothesis. They
demonstrate that business success doesn't correlate with features of personal potential of entrepreneurs.
Perhaps, for the understanding of success in business and entrepreneurship should involve deeper forms of
analysis, both the individual and its activities. The results of this research helped us to develop coaching
programs and use them in practice.

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P3191
SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL INDICATORS OF
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS OF DRAWING
E12. Health and clinical intervention - Cognitive disturbances and rehabilitation
Marco Alessandro Petilli, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy
Francesca Lea Saibene, IRCCS, Don Gnocchi Foundation, Milan – Italy
Marco Rabuffetti, IRCCS, Don Gnocchi Foundation, Milan – Italy
Francesca Baglio, IRCCS, Don Gnocchi Foundation, Milan – Italy
Elisabetta Farina, IRCCS, Don Gnocchi Foundation, Milan – Italy
Raffaello Nemni, IRCCS, Don Gnocchi Foundation, Milan – Italy
Roberta Daini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan – Italy

Figure copying task is usually administered to investigate visuo-constructive abilities, because of its
convenience and immediacy. However, the alterations in drawing tasks might reflect a primary visuoconstructive deficit, due to right focal brain damage (FD), or it might be a secondary effect arising from
other cognitive and/or motor problems, such as in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Aim of the present
study was to differentiate visuo-constructive alteration in drawing task adopting a new instrumented
approach, which provides spatial and temporal performance indexes. 75 subjects were recruited (18 FD; 22
PD; 35 healthy controls, HC) to copy the Rey’s complex figure and their drawing performances were
measured by means of a graphic tablet. For each task, the classic paper-and-pencil test score was identified
and spatial and temporal indexes were computed using an ad-hoc algorithm and analysed. Statistical results
show that: 1) FD group performed worse than HC and PD groups in several spatial dimension indexes (e.g.
‘Completeness’, ‘Segment Spatial Position’); 2) PD group showed a worse performance than HC and FD
groups in temporal dimension indexes (e.g. ’Speed’, ‘Total Duration’). Our data suggest that an instrumented
assessment of drawing abilities might help in the discrimination between a primary visuo-constructive deficit
and a secondary effect arising from other impairments such as motor dysfunction.

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P3194
INTERACTIVE AND GUIDED PROCESSES TO SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL
FUNCTIONS IN THE ASPERGER SYNDROME
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Salvatore Gentile, ASM Azienda Sanitaria Matera, Servizi Consultoriali Minori, Policoro (MT) – Italy
Eleonora Gentile, ASM Azienda Sanitaria Matera, Servizi Consultoriali Minori, Policoro (MT) – Italy
Antonella Magno, ASM Azienda Sanitaria Matera, Servizi Consultoriali Minori, Policoro (MT) – Italy

Problems People with Asperger Syndrome may have a cognitive framework very close to what can be
defined as “normal” and they also can be excellent in some areas, but they lack social autonomy. They have
the desire to "fit in" socially, but have no idea how to do it. Theoretical framework People with Asperger
Syndrome have some difficulties to understand how to get in touch with other people. The typical expression
of the person with Asperger Syndrome refers to shyness, inhibition and anxiety, with an evasive and lowered
look. They can easily misinterpret situations, with the result that their interactions and reactions often seem
strange to others. According to the University of Parma’s neurophysiologists, we recognize that the shared
neural activation emerges from a functional mechanism of "embodied simulation", which consists in the
observer’s automatic, unconscious and pre-reflective simulation of the observed subject’s actions, emotions
and sensations. Intervention technique The guided and interactive processes of our intervention are entrusted
to young professionals under the supervision of a trained therapist, to facilitate the process of identification
of the young patient. These processes allow the adolescent to experience himself in a comfortable and
structured environment, where he succeeds in verbalizing feelings and emotions internalized during the
simulated situation. (Our job starts from the awareness that expressing emotions is part of communication).
Our intervention is intended to be a corrective emotional experience (further specification will be discussed
in the presentation). Results After the treatment, based on an integrative approach (individual, school,
family), adolescents highlight an improvement in the academic results and greater social skills and social
autonomy. All the patients were referred to our health service during adolescence or preadolescence, when
the typical sensitivity of this period had accentuated pathological manifestations. The new model of behavior
learned by our subjects refer to the fact that, to treat emotional and relational diseases, the operational and
experiential dimension is fundamental.

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P3195
PERSONALITY MEASURES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION : IS
NEO-FFI A STABLE INSTRUMENT?
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Milena Abbiati, UDREM, Geneva Medical School, Geneva – Switzerland
Anne Baroffio, UDREM, Geneva Medical School, Geneva – Switzerland
Margaret W. Gerbase, UDREM, Geneva Medical School, Geneva – Switzerland

Background: The “Big Five” model is the most popular conception of personality today assuming 5
underlying personality dimensions: neuroticism (N), extraversion (E), openness (O), conscientiousness (C)
and agreeableness (A). NEO personality inventory is the assessment instrument more often used to measure
these dimensions. Those traits are mainly stables; C and O could increase before age 30. NEO is the only
non-cognitive measure being constantly associated with medical school success. However, little is known
about its psychometric proprieties in medical student’s samples. Aims: to study NEO stability in different
medical school undergraduate contexts. Method: Sample 1: undergraduate students (N=40) interviewed in
2012 (year 1) and in 2013 (when repeating year 1; Sample 2: undergraduate medical students (N=200)
interviewed in 2011-12 (year 1) and in 2013-14 (year 3). Both samples were assessed on personality traits
through NEO-FFI a brief 60-items version of NEO-PI-R. NEO-FFI stability was tested by Paired T-tests.
Summary of results: Paired T-tests showed that in Sample 1 all NEO dimensions didn’t differ after 1 year
whereas in Sample 2 C (t = -2.3; p= .02) and N (t= -8.7; p=.001) decreased in year 3. Conclusions: NEO-FFI
is globally stable when retested in a similar educational context (year 1, highly competitive since selection
year) re; nevertheless C and N are not stable when retested in a different educational context (year 3, less
competitive) suggesting that they are context dependent in undergraduate medical students. Take-home
message: NEO-FFI can be used as a personality measure instrument in medical education but with caution
concerning academic context influence.

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P3199
THE INFLUENCE OF POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EMOTIONS IN
ADVERTISING ON EVALUATION, DECISION MAKING AND
MEMORIZING
F03. EXPO 2015 Hot Topics - Consumer behaviour
Monika Pawlowska, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sopot, Warsaw – Poland
Ewa Magier-Lakomy, Gdansk School of Banking, University, Gdansk – Poland

In study of relation between emotions and cognition the asymmetrical influence of positive and negative
emotions on cognitive processes (i.e. attention, memory) has been detected. Negative emotions intensify
attention and cause a better memory effects to a greater extent than positive emotions. Exploiting emotions
in advertisement is well known and broadly applied. Hence, it seems reasonable to expect that emotions
introduced in advertisement will determine cognitive dimensions of a consumer attitude. The aim of the
presented study was to test whether differently valenced pictures and verbal description in advertisement
influence evaluation, decision making and memory. A set of advertisements, which evoked positive or
negative emotions, have been prepared as experimental material. 100 subjects participated in experiment
consisted of three phases.The results show that evaluation of advertisement was congruent with emotions
evoked by visual stimuli. Correctness of recognition was dependent on valance of evoked emotions.
Negative emotions improve memory, however the influence of negative emotions on picture recognition
differs from memory of words. Results are discussed in the frame of level of processing theory and explained
in terms of attention narrowing effect and picture dominance effect.

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P3202
THE ROLE OF FAMILY IN CRIME AND DELINQUENCY: A
LITERATURE REVIEW
A16. General issues and basic processes – Other
Gokce Comert, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey
Ahmet Yilmaz, Üsküdar University, Istanbul – Turkey

Family is considered the basic unit of the society and is responsible for influencing human life from birth
until death. Besides obligations such as nutrition, care, protection and education (Bradley, 1983), family is
also responsible for instilling a sense of confidence in the child as well as promoting a balanced and healthy
upbringing while teaching socially accepted behavior; it guides and suggest solutions to problems that
children might face and while creating a favorable environment that aims to facilitate the development of
children's abilities(Yavuzer, 2001). One of the most delicate and problematic factors is the issue
miscommunication among family members which usually depends on the relationship between the parents
(İçli, 1992). Debates and tensions between the parents might lead the child to feel unsafe and possibly to
blame him/herself in such instances. Furthermore, the discipline way of the parents, divorce, domestic
violence, attachment are another important factors of offending (Dönmez, 1994).The current review is
examining the effect of the many aspects of the family structure on offending.

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P3204
POLITICAL DECISION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
SUPPORTED ON COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: THE
PROJECT SIA – SOCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH
ACCESSIBILITY
C16. Culture and society – Other
Luísa Catita, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Paula Lopes, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Rui Martins, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Alexandra Serra, Superior Institute of Health Sciences (CESPU, CRL), Paredes – Portugal
José Albino Lima, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal

We will present the outline of the Project SIA – Social Inclusion through accessibility focusing in two of its
components: our applied research model and the strategic and political logistics considered. Project ISA,
supported by EU regional funding, was design as part of a broader model developed by SIMLab – Social
Inclusion Monitoring Laboratory, in which the relation University-Community is a core element. The project
illustrates how University of Porto developed a large scale project of applied research in a close partnership
with 18 municipalities that cover almost all regions of Portugal, and with a private architecture enterprise,
specialized in inclusive accessibility and “design for all”. Three fundamental goals were defined: (1) creation
of a model that would promote the effective civic participation of local citizens; (2) the “voice” of such
participation should be both individual and collective; (3) the scientific and technical framework should
serve as one of the bases for political decision on inclusive accessibility local planning. The two main studies
were run in a standardized model across all municipalities and the samples of the three modalities of
community participation were the following: individual participation based on 543 semi-structured
interviews and 6373 inquiries; collective participation based on group session with 302 local citizens. We
present some of the broader findings of Project SIA and discuss how they relate to our applied research
model.

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P3205
MEASURING SOCIAL IMPACT OF A NATIONAL PROGRAM OF
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: RESULTS FROM PORTO
METROPOLITAN AREA PROJECTS
B16. Development and education – Other
Paula Lopes, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Luísa Catita, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Rui Martins, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
José Albino Lima, University of Porto, Porto – Portugal
Alexandra Serra, Superior Institute of Health Sciences (CESPU, CRL), Paredes – Portugal

We will present core results from a project promoted by Porto Metropolitan Area. We implemented a large
scale applied research that was supported in strong participation of the educational community from all 16
municipalities, which accounts for more than 10% of Portuguese population (about 1.5 million). The core
goal was that of providing “objective indicators” that allowed the municipalities to evaluate the social impact
of implementation of ECAs. We will present results from 3 of the indicators included: (1) satisfaction and
attitudes of all relevant school-context agents; (2) Perceived impact on dimension of students’ development;
(3) Social impact on family dynamics. The project had the participation of 10126 individual, distributed
according to representativeness criteria across the 16 municipalities: 4751 students, 3587 parents, 1443
teachers, and 352 staff professionals. In the whole results show that EACs had a strong and positive impact
in all educational agents, most particularly in their perceived impact of such activities in students’
psychosocial development. However, we must highlight the fact that EACs play an important role as
promoterof social inclusion: they support family dynamics related to children’s education and provide the
opportunity for about 40% of such families to have access to structured pedagogic experiences that are
important for the development of, at least, 20000 children of the region.

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P3210
A STUDY ON THE OCCUPATIONAL FACTORS INFLUENCING
JOB SATISFACTION AMONG EDUCATIONAL-CARING
HOSPITALS NURSES
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Mahsa Darvishi, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz – Iran
Davoud Hayati, Iranian national Oil Company, Research Department – Iran
Morteza Charkhabi, University of Verona, Verona – Italy
Somaye Shooli Bandarrigi Zadeh, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz – Iran

Purpose: nurses play a critical role in presenting medical and caring services to patients. The aim of this
study was to identify the occupational factors influencing job satisfaction among hospital nurses.
Method/Design: first a literature review was conducted to detect the occupational factors which can
potentially influence job satisfaction. Second, a cross-sectional research design was considered to measure
the research variables. The sample size was 200 female nurses who were selected by cluster sampling
method from 4 hospitals. We applied job satisfaction scale, workload scale, interpersonal conflict scale, job
burnout index and fatigue scale. Results: the results indicated that interpersonal conflict, fatigue and
workload were the best occupational predictors of job satisfaction (around 50% of explained variance).
However, fatigue was recognized as the strongest factor which can negatively affect the job satisfaction
among others. Limitations: the first limitation was using a cross-sectional research design and second was
applying only self-reported scales. Research/practical implications: the research implication of the study was
generalizing the occupational factors influencing job satisfaction in a mid-east country. Moreover, the
practical implication was introducing the potential factors to hospital managers in order to control and
decrease job dissatisfaction. Originality/Value: the originality of this research is providing a personalized
scientific framework of factors which can simultaneously and negatively affect nurse’s job satisfaction.

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P3211
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
RESILIENCY: PREDICTORS OF JOB BURNOUT AMONG
IRANIAN EMPLOYEES
D01. Work and organization - HR assessment and development
Davoud Hayati, Iranian national Oil Company, Research Department – Iran
Morteza Charkhabi, University of Verona, Verona – Italy

Purpose: The main aim of the current study was to detect the effect of emotional intelligence and
psychological resiliency on job burnout of Iranian employees. Literature: Burnout can have damaging effects
on individual’s health including exhaustion, physical pain, depression, sleep disturbances (Matheny & Kort,
2003; Faragher et al. 2004). Considering to the harmful impact we want to decline burnout by detecting
some antecedents. Method/Design: We applied a correlational research design to conduct this research. Our
sample consisted of 90 fulltime employees that were working in one of public organizations. To get
participants we used a simple random sampling method. The research tools were the emotional intelligence
scale, resiliency scale and job burnout scale. Results: The findings showed that all the simple relations
between emotional intelligence and psychological resiliency with job burnout are significant. Besides, the
separated regression analyses indicated although both of these antecedents are effective, however, the only
significant predictor of job burnout is psychological resiliency. Research Conclusion: This study highlights
the predictor role psychological resiliency in explaining job burnout. In other word, employees with high
level of psychological resiliency will experience lower level of job burnout.It helps organizational managers
to select more qualified candidates for their demanding jobs.

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P3218
SUPPORT CAREGIVERS IN DIFFICULT BEGINNING MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND MULTIPROFESSIONAL WORKING
GROUP FOR PROMOTING PERINATAL HEALTH
C15. Culture and society - Qualitative methods
Emanuela Beretta, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Laura Carrara, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Francesca Antonelli, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Marta Manelli, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Adriana Valcamonico, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy
Graziella Iacono, Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia – Italy

Introduction: The multi-disciplinary and multi-professional working group coordinated by a psychologist, is
suggested as a circular and recursive pattern in order to free and direct the human and professional resources
of the perinatality’s operators, emphasizing the promotion of empathy in clinical steps. The psychologist,
within the group, facilitates the priming of a communication-empathetic-relational process between operators
and between operators and family. Methods: Discussion of clinical cases and internal documents to face the
complexity of the transition from a model of biological approach divided in different departments, to a
model that take care for the bio-psycho-social well-being of the dyad and the family. Tools: Exploratory
research uses of two methods of qualitative analysis: Grounded Theory and IPA. Conclusions: The team
starts from the analysis and reflection on the prescriptive clinical practice, and spontaneously arrives to the
creation and sharing of new skills, that are transversal to the roles and the departments, in order to design
new models of care and treatment in which the core is the physical and emotional welfare. Perspective: The
activity has motivate new projects in response to the hold problems, such as the possibility of continuation
and development of similar meetings in addition to a training for an integrated communication and an
integrated tool for the collection of data concerning the mother and baby’s, such as a unified clinical diary.

2295

POSTERS

3001 - 3500

P3222
THE EFFECTS ON ANXIETY OF THE USE OF ELECTRONIC
DEVICES, CHANGING SLEEP PATTERNS AND MOOD IN
ADOLESCENCE
B09. Development and education - Adolescent adjustment
Dianne Mawby, Swinburne University, Melbourne – Australia
Nicole Redlich, Swinburne University, Melbourne – Australia

The ubiquitous use of electronic devices by adolescents together with poor sleep habits gives rise for
concern,as emerging evidence indicates insufficient and poor quality sleep can contribute to heightened
anxiety and lowered mood. Recent researchassociated the use of electronic devices with poor self-regulation,
decreased sociability and interference with the onset of sleep. Affected adolescentsare at greater risk of being
unable to maximise psychological wellbeing. The present study included 155 adolescents,ages ranging from
14 to 19 years, with the relationships between the use of electronic device, sleep quality and duration,
anxiety and moodbeing investigated. It was hypothesised that adolescents who rated high in anxiety would
display increased usage of electronic devices, such as mobile phones,that daytime functioningmay be
compromised and that lowered mood would be reported. Hierarchical regression supported this hypothesis,
adolescents who indicated higher total daily hours of mobile phoneuse were inclined to have less hours of
sleep each week day, reported more sleepiness during the day, displayed sleep behavioural problems such as
early awakening, reported lower mood and recorded heightened anxiety. These findings provide further
evidence to support the co-existence of important relationships between the use of technology, sleep, mood
and anxiety. It was concluded that adolescents in the stated age range in a similar middle class socioeconomic circumstance may also show higher levels of anxiety when other factors listed are not managed
effectively. Future studies may also seek to investigate gender and age effects as developments in these
domains impact greatly on these variables across adolescence.

2296

POSTERS

3001 - 3500

P3224
THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON ATTITUDE TO
MANAGER AND READINESS FOR CLOSE COOPERATION
D02. Work and organization - Leadership and entrepreneurship
Ewa Magier-Lakomy, Gdansk School of Banking, Gdansk – Poland

Task oriented style concentrates on goal achievements and efficacy and can be associated with stereotypical
male characteristics. Relation oriented style in management is focused on employees’ needs and group
processes and may refer to stereotypically female behavior. The main aim of the study was checking whether
style of leadership and manager’s gender determines perception of manager’s personal features, professional
competencies and readiness for cooperation. Professional competencies independent from gender and typical
male and female features have been distinguished. In addition, three levels of readiness for cooperation
(employee level, partner level, company level) have been checked. 4 case studies differing in manager’s
gender and style have been randomly presented to participants. 168 subjects take the participation in the
study. Obtained outcomes confirmed dependency of personal and professional feature judgment on
management style. Also anticipated close-distance cooperation is dependent on leadership style-task oriented
style decreases the readiness for close cooperation. Results are discussed in terms of theoretical approach to
gender and social role congruency.

2297

POSTERS

3001 - 3500

P3226
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ BELIEFS ABOUT SHARING
KNOWLEDGE BETWEEN RESEARCHERS FROM RIVAL
COUNTRIES
C05. Culture and society - Group processes and intergroup relations
Alexander Poddiakov, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow - Russian
Federation

University students’ beliefs about necessity of sharing knowledge vs. keeping secrecy by researchers has
been studied. Four cases like the following one were presented to 137 Russian students aged 16-20. “A
researcher in the field of nuclear technologies is attending an international conference. From a report of
another participant s/he gathers that s/he had just completed work on a method that can greatly advance the
research of the speaker. But they come from different rival states. In your opinion, how should the researcher
act during the communication: unveil his/her own method; keep mum about it; misinform the speaker to
prolong the time that it would take him to hit on this method; do something else? Why should s/he act in this
way?” There are two variables in the cases: (a) the area in which both scientists work (nuclear technologies
vs. medicine); and (b) the level of competitive interactions (rivalry of countries vs. competition of firms).
The most participants (84%) think it necessary to share knowledge on medicine between researchers from
rival countries; 11% –to misinform a nuclear physicist from a rival country; and 7% believe (a paradox!)that
nuclear physicists from competing firms may conceal information from one another, but nuclear physicists
from rival countries must display openness for the sake of saving humankind.Similarly, in 1954 Igor
Kurchatov, the leader of the Soviet atomic bomb project, decided to share knowledge on thermonuclear
technologies.

2298

POSTERS

3001 - 3500

P3227
THE CHANGES IN IDENTITY STRUCTURE AFTER
MODIFICATION OF SELF-ESTEEM
A14. General issues and basic processes – Personality
Elwira Brygoła, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznan – Poland

The aim of the research was to investigate influence of the self-esteem modification on the structure of
personal identity. At the theoretical level the differentiation on ego-identity and self-identity proposed by
Epstein (1991) was taken. As a result of conducted preliminary research, three dimensions of identity
structure were distinguished: Coherence, Stability and Openness. In the main research, three basic kinds of
identity structure were differentiated: with the dominance of Coherence, with the dominance of Stability, and
with the dominance of Openness. There were examined whether self-esteem modification in two forms:
raising and lowering, had an influence on changes within the identity structure, depending on its
organizational rule. In sum, 291 participants (age: 19-29: M = 22,25; SD = 2,02) took part in the two-stage
procedure of the general research. There were formed 9 research groups: 6 experimental groups and 3
control groups. Three questionnaires: The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES), The Contingent Self-Esteem
Scale (CSES) by Kernis and Paradise, The Ego Identity Process Questionnaire (EIPQ) by Balistreri, BuschRossnagel and Geisinger, and the own method for measure of identity structure were used. An experimental
manipulation consisted in giving alleged positive or negative feedback by researcher. The project was
realized upon the consent of the Committee of Research Ethics. The most interesting results of the conducted
research will be presented.

2299

POSTERS

3001 - 3500

P3240
RELATIONSHIPS OF THE CORTISOL AWAKENING RESPONSE
AND MEMORY PERFORMANCE IN HEALTHY OLDER
D16. Work and organization – Other
Alicia Salvador, Laboratory of Social Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Valencia – Spain

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA-axis) functioning has been suggested as one of the
mechanisms underlying individual differences in the age-associated cognitive decline. We aimed to
investigate the relationships of the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) with the memory performance of
healthy older people. To do so, we assessed verbal, visual and working memory performance of 64 (32 men),
from 57 to 76 years old. They provided saliva samples in two consecutive weekdays. The CAR was lineal
and negatively associated with verbal and visual memory domains, but not with working memory. Contrarily
to previous results, sex did not moderate these relationships. Our results support that the CAR is related to
those memory domains dependent on hippocampal functioning but not to those dependent on prefrontal
cortex functioning.

2300

POSTERS

3001 - 3500

P3245
EXPLORING THE OFFENDERS’ NARRATIVE ACCOUNTS
C11. Culture and society - Forensic psychology and law
Maria Elena Magrin, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Emanuela Marini, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan - Italy
Matteo Limiti, Private Practitioner - Italy
Gabriele Zanlungo, Private Practitioner and consultant for Prison of Bollate - Italy

“Life stories are based on biographical facts, but they go considerably beyond the facts as people selectively
appropriate aspects of their experience and imaginatively construe both past and future to construct stories
that make sense to them and to their audiences” (McAdams, 2001, p.101). Moving from this sentence, 20
Italian-speaking male offenders were interviewed on their crimes and their lives to offer an Italian
contribution to one major research area emerged over the past four years: the offenders’ narratives. The data,
collected in a prison in northern Italy, come from autobiographical narratives of offenders who have
committed different violent crimes. The study aims to: identify narrative themes in offenders’ narrative
accounts; explore group differences in narrative accounts across socio-demographic variables; explore group
differences in narrative accounts across offence types. The narrative accounts were analysed by the coding
system for themes of agency and communion (McAdams, 2002). The contribution intends to present the
main results of this study.

2301

POSTERS

INDEX

Almeida Pedro P1903
Aloisio Federica P2059
Alonso Miguel Raul P2711
Alsubie Futiem N. P266
Altan Atalay Ayse P279, P2401
Alton Daniela P222
Aluc Abdurrahman P2368
Alvarez Antonio A. P8, P609
Alves Ana Sofia P2425
Alves da Rocha Cesar Antonio P2563
Alves de Moraes Antonio Bento P1636, P3059
Amador-Campos Juan Antonio P1573
Amano Shigeaki P1713, P1714
Amaro Ana P3168
Ambo Hideo P3153
Amiano Nora P1061
Amini Maryam P2438
Amodeo Anna Lisa P2054
Ana Maria Bertão P3051
Anafarta Şendağ Meltem P1443
Andersen Lori P97
Andersson Kin P1671
André Pedro Maria Eduarda P568
Andreoli Manola P1226, P345, P373
Andreosi Paula Paes P3059
Andrianova Natalia P2052
Angelucci Luisa P360, P1812
Anipsitaki Eleni P1087, P3052
Anisimova Tatyana P2869
Antoine Pascal P144, P280, P281
Antoñanzas José Luis P2660
Antonelli Francesca P2085, P3218, P2074
Antonietti Alessandro P1078
Antonietti Jean-Philippe P715
Antonio Ligia P3014
Antonova Natalia P2111
Aoki Sanae P2206
Aoki Tazuko P1648
Aparicio-García Marta E. P2227, P2228
Apodaca-Urquijo Pedro P1625, P1626

POSTERS
INDEX
Aamir Zahrish P2195
Abakumova Irina P733
Abazia Leonardo P2165
Abdullaeva Mekhirban P1176
Abiati Milena P3195
Acar Didem P2478
Acarturk Ceren P2554
Accorsi Patrizia P2074
Acevado-Molina Mónica C. P2232, P2237
Acquarini Elena P2954
Actis-Grosso Rossana P1175
Adachi Tomoaki P1522
Addimando Loredana P1344, P1346
Afrodite Pasia P2041
Ageyev Valentin P406, P407
Ageyeva Ekaterina P406, P407
Aghajani Simone P2239
Agirrezabal Arrate P1733
Ágnes Szokolszky P682
Agus Mirian P1060, P1064, P1067
Ahadi Hassan P2100
Ahn Hyejeong P2250
Aizpurua Sanz Alaitz P107
Akahoshi-Kamiya Masako P409
Akben Cantürk P1911
Akiho Ryota P1984
Akın Burçin P2000
Akiyama Jun-ichi P2466
Alagna Cinzia P1926
Alarcón Armendáriz Martha Elba P3041, P1325
Albertini Stefano P691
Albiero Paolo P2615
Albonetti Sabina P1735
Albonetti Sabina P1734
Alcáraz- Andreu Silvia P2659
Alciauskaite Laura P322, P2073
Alcocer Castillejos Natasha P2146
Alcover Carlos-María P1183, P385, P389
Aldi Giulia Anna P699
Alessandro Concetta P1499, P1498
Alessi Marika P927
Alexandra Stancu P1016
Alexandrov Alexandrov P1937
Alfano Carolina P996
Alho Laura P2490
Alicerces Simões Tchilissila P1913
Allik Jüri P2341
Almasi Tork Soolmaz P127

Apostolos Oikonomidis P2090
Ar Yagmur P1700
Araban Shoja P96
Aragão Amanda P1379
Arai Masaru P1956
Arai Tatsuo P2221
Araújo Patrícia P516
Aresi Angela P951
Argentero Piergiorgio P2038
Argimon Irani Iracema P2154
Arias Erika P3092
Ariely Dan P2410
Ariga Atsunori P2068
Ariyoshi Mie P2185

2302

POSTERS

INDEX

Barnow Sven P2578
Baroffio Anne P3195
Baroncelli Andrea P1004, P1006
Baroni Duccio P753
Barrada Juan Ramón P2280, P2284
Barradas Susana P1892
Barrasa Angel P1586, P2062, P2070
Barreiros Gilberto P1815
Bar-Tal Yoram P1532
Bartijotto Juliana P1008
Barus Dina Kusumawati P2225
Basimov Mikhail P2266, P2269, P2277, P2294,
P2301, P2307, P2311, P2324, P2328, P2329,
P2340,P2342
Basimova Olga P2340, P2342
Basimova Polina P2340, P2342
Bassan Fanny P1900
Bassetti Emma P2107
Battiato Samanta P701
Baud-Bovy Gabriel P2107
Bayani Ali Asghar P17
Bazinska Roza P175, P680
Beauchamp Miriam P1647
Beddia Giusy P633
Behzadipoor Sareh P1755
Bekçi Zeliha P610
Bellagamba Elisabetta P1226, P349, P373
Bellodi Laura P1771
Bellomo Antonello P286
Belotti da Silva Francine P568
Belviso Cristina P1471
Bencivenni Lucia P691
Benedan Laura P1603, P1572, P2625, P2634
Benedetti Francesco P180
Benedetto Loredana P1835, P2870
Beretta Emanuela P2074, P2085, P2397, P3218
Berg Derek P595, P596
Bergeron Catherine M. P1141
Bergsmann Evelyn Maria P2574
Berna Guillaume P541, P544
Bernabeu Puri P2711
Berna-Margerie Célia P544
Bernini Olivia P1452, P699, P1471
Berrio Angela P2585, P3092
Berrocal Carmen P1452, P699, P1471
Bertão Ana Maria P3051
Bertinelli Lorenzo P1864
Bertoli Giuly P699
Bertuzzi Toschi Juliane P1921
Besharat Mohammad Ali P1770, P1773, P1780,
P1790
Best Lisa P362
Beykina Alexandra P2152
Bezditko Alina P1201
Bhagwanjee Anil P1180

Arnoso Maitane P1321
Arshadi Nasrin P96
Arshynnikova Oksana P1991
Aruni Sadida Fatin P2313
Arutyunova Karina P1937
Asadi Mohammad Mahdi P1770
Asakawa Atsushi P972
Asakawa Masami P84
Asamura Akihiko P974
Asano Ryosuke P2359
Aslan Aslı P573
Atamanova Inna P1951
Atash Zadeh Shorideh Froozan P127
Atmaca Sinem P1242
Avondino Emilie P144
Ayan Sonkur Burcu P1931
Ayas Hazal P1751
Aydin Fatma Betül P677
Aydın Fulya P1500
Ayranci Elçįn P833
Ayten Ali P1936
Ayvasik Belgin P279
Azevedo Cláudia P2474
Azorin Jean-Michel P2587
Babačić Daniela P2867
Babaeva Yulia P2777
Babel Przemyslaw P384, P2764
Bacchini Dario P2556
Baezzat Fereshteh P28, P30
Bagdziuniene Dalia P228
Baglio Francesca P3191
Bahcekapili Hasan Galip P3140
Baiocco Roberto P669
Baka Lukasz P175
Baker Amanda P45
Bakuleva Karina P2869
Balam Aguilar Janer Manuel P2201
Balboni Giulia P3127
Balconi Michela P1208, P660, P1214
Baldoli Cristina P1774
Ballarin Luigina P1603
Balluerka Nekane P1061
Balundė Audra P3161
Bambulyaka Marija P436
Banda Castro Ana Lilia P1642
Bandzevičienė Rita P1813
Barajas Esteban Carmen P744
Barajas Sierra Rocío P3110
Barandiaran Alexander P1057
Barberi Walter P1940
Barbosa Varella Isadora P583
Bari Stefania P951
Barkauskiene Rasa P700, P3072
Barnard Antoni P723
Barni Daniela P942

2303

POSTERS

INDEX

Białek Michał P2933
Biancardi Giulia P1078
Bianchi Dora P669
Bianco Francesca P951
Bıkmaz Sevda P2136
Bilir Pinar P1935
Biscaia Constança P1747
Biyari Autefeh P1847
Bizzego Andrea P1928
Blachnio Agata P1401, P1402, P1403, P1544
Blampain Justine P3131
Blanchard Céline P45
Blanco-Ezquerro José P1527
Bliumas Remigijus P2066
Bloos Frank P2293
Blumenau Nina P436
Bobat Shaida P1180
Bobbio Andrea P2428
Bobowik Magdalena P1321
Boczkowska Marta P887
Boedeker Nico P3151
Bogomaz Sergey P2081
Boguszewicz-Kreft Monika P3053
Bokhan Tatiana P1238
Bollettini Irene P180
Bolton Patrick P1559, P1561
Bolze Simone Dill Azeredo P903
Bonanomi Andrea P2299
Bondarevskaya Irina P1201
Bonnet-Suard Agnès P2587
Bonthuys Annelize P1234
Bordini Faleiros Pedro P3059
Bordun Maryna P684
Borghi Lidia P1754, P1219, P2038
Borovac Branislav P3023
Borrajo Erika P1019
Borroni Diletta P2047
Bosak Josipa P1412
Bösinger-Schmidt Michael P1634
Bosio Monica P951
Bossardi Carina P903
Both Lily P362
Botha Karel P696
Botha Karel P1234
Bottoni Angelo P2646
Bouchard Genevieve P13
Boussoco Julie P1685
Boza Mihaela P2335
Bozo Özlem P560
Bozo Özlem P833
Bradley Robert P265, P328
Brajsa Zganec Andreja P1184
Brand Hein P33
Brandão Lucas P1577
Brás Patrícia P3170, P3173

Brassard Audrey P1073, P1429
Bréjard Vincent P2587
Brenna Viola P2798
Brennstuhl Marie-Jo P1900
Brezinscak Tea P2725
Briones Almudena P955
Briones Bermejo Almudena P742, P748
Brombin Chiara P2254, P2372
Bronte Giuseppe P701
Bronzatti Graziele P1921
Brouillard Marylène P329
Brunelle Emmanuel P430
Brunoro Motta Alessandra P2202
Brunot Sophie P1041
Brunsdon Victoria P1559, P1561
Brygoła Elwira P3227
Buchner Heinz Hans Florian P2555
Bucker Furini Guilherme Cordaro P578
Budakova Anna P2081
Bugan Burcu P1932
Buitendach Johanna P2016
Bulf Hermann P2840, P2798
Bulgaru Iliescu Diana P2793
Buljan Flander Gordana P2725
Burger Christoph P2555, P2574
Burk Andrea P2341
Burke Taniesha P1886, P1989
Burkova Svetlana P2110
Burlea Stefan Lucian P2793
Bustamante Juan Carlos P2660
Butkiene Dovile P2868
Büyükşahin Sunal Ayda P610
Cabrera Rosalva P1325
Cainfriglia Anna Maria P2004
Caldentey Miquel P1061
Camera Rosa P2870
Camillo Regalia P2503
Cammisuli Davide Maria P1904
Campanelli Lidia P3014
Campedelli Giulia P1603
Campos Domingo P1186
Campos Susana P2490
Candeias Adelinda P194
Candolfi Megan P2195
Canel Çınarbaş Deniz P2579
Canet Juric Lorena P212
Cangel Saadet Merih P2134
Cangöz Banu P859
Canham Sarah P1481
Cankardeş Sinem P1500
Cannata Anna P1867, P2009, P2399
Cannita Katia P2059
Canovas Rosa P208
Capozzi Riccardo P1628
Cappelletti Erika Rosa P1810, P2339

2304

POSTERS

INDEX

Chavez Mancilla Daniel Alejandro P1642
Chen BaoXi P1988
Chen Guanyu P1502
Chen Haiping P1502
Chen Rony P2410
Chen Ssu-Kuang P1408, P1480
Chen Yu-Ping P370, P450
Cheng Bonnie Hayden P269
Cheng Bor-Shiuan P1501, P745, P899
Cheng Chung-Ping P1380
Chiang Chung-Hsin P1955, P2233
Chiarolanza Claudia P2029, P2412, P2951
Chie Ashida P222
Chien Chung-Jen P1501
Chino-Vilca Brenda Nadia P3064, P3077
Chirosca Liliana P2793
Chirumbolo Antonio P669
Chisato Ogawa Olivia P331
Chiu Warren P269, P599
Chliaoutakis Joannes P3052, P1087
Cho Eunbyul P2415
Cho Sun-Hwa P2502
Chohfi Laiz P1818
Choi Kee-Hong P2025

Caprin Claudia P1223, P1572, P1603, P2634
Caprini Fernanda P2202
Cara-García Cristina P3055
Caravita Simona C. S. P1078, P2027
Cárdenas Manuel P1321
Carducci Bernardo J. P266, P2181
Carli Lucia P2637
Carlo Gustavo P1173
Carmona Isabel P2594, P2608
Carmona Viviana P2585, P2806
Carniato Simona P2420
Carone Manuela P1905
Carrà Assunta P2142
Carrara Laura P2085, P3218, P2074
Carriedo Nuria P1769
Cartas Nicoleta P2793
Carton Simone P874
Cartoni Claudio P1940
Caruso Alice P1223
Casabianca Elena P1344
Casero Francesca P2107
Caspi Avner P2410
Cassiano Rafaela Guilherme Monte P564, P565,
P578
Castaldo Romina P951
Castaño-Pérez Ana M. P2770
Castaño-Torrijos Aida P528
Castejón Juan Luis P2419
Castel Philippe P3037
Castillo-Gualda Ruth P2228
Castro Ángel P1586, P2062, P2070, P2280
Castro Giuseppe Maria P2458
Catikkaya Pinar P642
Catita Luísa P2425, P3204, P3205
Cattari Manolo P2093, P2099
Cavalli Mario P691
Cavallini Maria Cristina P1771
Cavioni Valeria P633, P636, P1235
Cefai Carmel P636
Çelebi Elif P2037
Cemal Onur Noyan P2134
Centeno Hintz Helena P1921
Cepeda María Luisa P1325
Cervan Rocío Lavigne P487, P651
Cesana Francesca P2339
Çetin Fatih P1631
Cetina Sosa Ana Cecilia P2201
Cetinkaya Mustafa P2554
Ceylan Savas P630
Ceylan Suzan P2494
Chacón Gricel P1812
Chajut Eran P2410
Chambel Maria José P389, P1487
Chan Ngan-Yin P1351
Charkhabi Morteza P3210, P3211

Christophe Véronique P939
Chrysanthi Nega P2090
Chryssanthakis Alexandra P2392
Chu Ching-Lin P1955, P2233
Chu Wan-Ju P899
Chueca Javier P2660
Chui Barbie Hiu-Tung P563
Chumakova Maria P1889
Chung Hiu Ming Apesta P1461, P1462
Chwartzmann Halpern Silvia P1921
Ciappina Sofia P2142
Ciardo Francesca P474
Cicero Giuseppe P701
Cihandide Ayalp Gulcin P677
Cinieri Ilaria P2954
Cirillo Sara P1774
Ciubara Anamaria P2793
Ciucci Enrica P1004, P1006
Çivgin Umut P833
Claisse Caroline P544
Claisse Caroline P1037
Clouder Christopher P1235
Coelho Vitor Alexandre P3168, P3170, P3173
Coetzee Melinde P6
Cogné Émile P1463
Collardeau Fanie P1613
Colombi Francesca P2657
Colombo Lara P1654
Colunga Rodríguez Cecilia P1828
Colvert Emma P1559, P1561

2305

POSTERS

INDEX

Dandeneau Stephane P1141
Dannikova Yevgeniya P101
Dany Lionel P1685
Danyliuk Ivan P142
Darabi Mahboub Leila P1265, P1266
Darius Turc P1333
Darvishi Mahsa P3210
Dashwood Hevina P1210
Daugirdiene Ausra P2066
de Abreu Ramos-Cerqueira Ana Teresa P591,
P2655, P3059
de Andrade Alves Soares Tamara P1921
De Angelis Floriana P2628, P2636, P2646
De Angelis Grazia P2556
De Angelis Rosanna P2628
De Brandt Koen P2688
De Caroli Maria Elvira P2252
de Deus Faciroli Ricardo Augusto P564, P565
De Filippis Roberta P1771
De Franceschi Luigina P2085
de Hevia Maria Dolores P2840
De Isabella Giorgio P2657
De Las Heras Junco Santiago P1971
de Lima Rodrigues Juliana Cunha P564, P565,
P578
De Luca Rossella P701
De Oliveira Amorim Araújo Wivianne Gabrielle
P908
de Oliveira Gusmão Gisela P3099
de Oliveira Leme Alexandre P3099
de Oliveira Rebeca Cristina P568
de Oliveira Wanderlei A. P2027
de Paula Kely P3094
de Place Anne-Laure P1041
De Plato Giovanni P691
de Rivas Sara P2228
De Rosa Anna P1453
De Vito Marco P951
Deguchi Takuhiko P605
Dehue Francine P304
del Refugio López Gamiño María P3041
Delevoye-Turrell Yvonne P3131
Delfino Gisela P1320
Delitala Laura P2034
Delli Zotti Giulia Bruna P113, P1729
DeMille Steven P3097, P3103
Demįrcan Tunç P2853
Deriu Massimo P2034
Dernowska Urszula P1425, P1427
Desmond Deirdre P874
Despars Nicholas P1463
Despot Lucanin Jasminka P3083
Devecchi Federica P2637
Deyneka Olga P2411
Dhont Kristof P2019

Cömert Gökçe P1438, P3202
Compare Angelo P1368
Comune Raffaella P1453
Conejo Luis Diego P1173, P1186
Confalonieri Emanuela P2299
Constant Emilie P939
Constantin Andreea Alexandra P1440, P1441
Conte Stefania P2649
Conti Aldo Alberto P945
Contreras Alcalde María José P2743
Contreras Castillo Juan José P761
Contreras Javier P1186
Corral Antonio P1769
Corral Edna P1921
Corsano Paola P710
Cortese Claudio Giovanni P112, P1654, P1675
Cortés-Moreno Assol P3055
Corwyn Robert P328
Cosci Fiammetta P699
Coşkun Hamit P1414, P1415, P1419, P1911
Ćoso Bojana P2643
Cossio Ale Ana Maria P2463
Côté Gilles P329
Cothill Elzaan P2759
Cottencin Olivier P1037
Couaillier Nicolas P3131
Coutinho Joana P2757
Cova Alessandra P981, P982, P988
Crapanzano Enzo P2387
Creed Peter P2151
Crepaldi Maria Aparecida P903
Crespo Maria P719
Cristea Mioara P3135
Cristiano Arianna P1453
Cuadrado Esther P1056, P1059, P1054
Cuadrado Isabel P1440, P1441, P631
Cubelli Roberto P3127
Cuccurullo Alessia P1867, P2007, P2009, P2054
Cucinotta Vincenza P2252
Cuetos Fernando P1381, P1439
Cugmas Zlatka P755, P764
Cuzzola Valentina P2870
Da Costa Silvia P1320, P1322
da Luz Vale Dias Maria P524
da Silva Faceira Lobelia P583, P585
da Silva Jorge L. P2027
Da Silva Nadja Maria Vieira P908
D'Addario Marco P1810, P2339
Daigle Marc P329
Daini Roberta P2785, P2950, P3191
Dalbert Claudia P566
Dalsant Arianna P1796
D'Amato Antonello P1777
D'Amico Miranda P2878
D'Amore Salvatore P1689, P1877

2306

POSTERS

INDEX

Erkmen Hüsnü P1909
Ermakov Pavel P272, P273
Ertekin Zeynep P2909
Escoffié Aguilar Elia María P2201
Escura Alba P2062
Escura Alba P2070
Esposito Eleonora P1164
Esposito Gianluca P1796
Esposito Giovanna P2399
Esteban Laura P2594, P2608
Estévez Angeles F. P2594, P2608
Esumi Shuko P2417
Eugen Valentin Androsiac P143
Eulógio Martinez Francisco P564, P565, P578
Evelyn Vera P1647
Evrensel Alper P1438
Facchin Alessio P2785
Failo Alessandro P485
Falanga Rossella P2252
Familiari Giuseppe P2979
Fanara Angelo P2556
Fanari Rachele P341
Fang Tzu-Wei P399
Fantinelli Stefania P2571
Fanunza Lucia P2034
Faramarzi Salar P1260
Farina Elisabetta P3191
Fario Alessandra P2435
Farooq Romana P153
Fasanini Clelia P2085
Fasolo Mirco P927
Fastame Maria Chiara P1064
Fatuzzo Corrado P2382
Fazeli Fariz Hendi Sara P1017
Fedotova Olga P272, P273
Felea Mihai P1455
Felfe Jörg P2293
Ferdosipour Atefeh P1326
Fernandes Mariana P2979
Fernandes Rosina P516
Fernández Juan José P385, P389
Fernández Tayruma P1812
Fernández-Berrocal Pablo P1802, P1805, P3132
Fernández-Lansac Violeta P719
Fernández-León Iago P609
Fernández-Ros Encarna P2659
Ferrante Donatella P2344, P2354
Ferrario Manuela P2254
Ferraro Francesca P699
Ferreira Jacqueline P2490
Ferron Anik P1073, P1429
Ferruz Ana M. P2422
Fiad Aragonez Cristina P1921
Ficici Merve P642
Fidan Merve P2706

Di Blas Lisa P2344
Di Carlo Patrizia P1940
Di Cori Simonetta P2420
Di Giacomo Dina P2059
Di Guardo Maria Chiara P160
Di Palma Tiziana P2165
Di Pietro Daniela P2646
Dias Prado Priscilla P721
Dias Tatiane P3094
Díaz-Morales Juan Francisco P1544
Dilbaz Nesrin P2134
Dimas Isabel P1233
Dioba Albina P684
Dirik Gulay P1751, P687, P2478
Dirzyte Aiste P713
Djurovic Sandra P1587
Dodaj Arta P39
Dogulu Canay P124
Dolenc Petra P85, P439
Domínguez Trejo Benjamín P761
Domurat Artur P1027, P1859
Donato Silvia P942
DongFang WeiLong P1988
dos Santos Silva Vanessa P591
Dostál Daniel P1101, P1167
Dostovalov Sergey P2294, P2301
Draeger Desiree P2975
Dragone Domenico P2067
Dragunevicius Kestutis P2868
Drüge Marie P282
Ducharme Francine P280, P281
Dupuis Marc P1791
Durak Mithat P1403
Durak Mithat P1931
Dzimidiene Agne P228
Eachus Peter P1256
Eady Kaylee P592
Ehrenberg Marion P1613
Eimontas Jonas P787, P938
Einarsen Stäle P2428
Elbedour Salman P266
Elfström Magnus L P1875
Elosúa de Juan María Rosa P2743
Elpidorou Kyriakos P2053
Emadpour Leila P1332
Emanuel Federica P1487, P1675
Endepohls-Ulpe Martina P461
Endo Noyuri P2256
Engelbrecht Amos P277
Engelgardt Elena P652
Enic Deniz P642
Enumo Sônia P2202, P3094
Erdem Eldem P2401, P3140
Ergin Canan P630
Eritsyan Ksenia P2111

2307

POSTERS

INDEX

Garnier Mauricio P1186
Garrido Juan Miguel P2624
Garrido Margarida P2467
Gaspardo Claudia Maria P564, P565, P578
Gates Julie P608
Gatti Elena P2299
Gatti Roberto P2107
Geil Rachel P608
Gelinas Bethany P561, P562
Gemma Marco P1774
Genc Ana P3015
Genelhu Thais P2202
Gentile Eleonora P2615, P3194
Gentile Salvatore P3194
Georgiou Stelios P319
Gerbase Margaret W. P3195
Germano Cirelli Bruna P1921
Gervinskaite-Paulaitiene Lina P700, P3072
Ghamarani Amir P1292
Ghanbari Siroos P1393
Gharibian george P2265
Ghazavi Zahra P1398
Ghiaccio Roberto P2067
Ghiggia Ada P951
Ghini Riccardo P1675
Ghislieri Chiara P1487
Gholamali Lavasani Masoud P1332
Gianatti Daniela P927
Giannattasio Cristina P2339
Giboreau Agnes P1685
Gigli Flora P1940
Gijón Laura P1369
Gil de Montes Lorena P1733
Gilar Raquel P2419
Gil-Monte Pedro R. P1527
Gimeno Galindo Patricia P2743
Gindina Elena P2061
Gintere Ilona P2962
Gintiliene Grazina P2868
Giorgi Claudia P753
Giraldi Iara P3014, P3063
Girdzijauskiene Sigita P2868
Giroux Samuel P1463
Giroux-Benoit Camille P1073, P1429
Giunchi Marianna P1487
Gladyszová Eva P1101
Glahn David P1186
Glaus Jennifer P715
Glick Jennifer P265
Gnegel Maja P2114
Gnoffo Michele P1904
Gocmen Oznur P1419
Godoy-Fernández Carmen P2659
Goebel Rainer P420
Gois de Carvalho Karine P585

Figueiredo-Ferraz Hugo P1527
Finck Carolyn P1892
Finocchiaro Roberta P660
FitzGerald Mary P874
Flinois Berengere P280
Florez Emilay P2195
Font-Mayolas Sílvia P656, P658
Franceško Mirjana P1070, P1170
Franchi Elisa P1226, P349, P373
Franchini Eleonora P2047, P2813
Francova Veronika P3002
Fratrić Kunac Silvana P2867
Freda Maria Francesca P2399
Fredersdorf Frederic P1077
Freese Riitta P1681
Friesen Lindsay P561
Fthenakis Wassilios P2290
Fuchs Maya Lynn P282
Fuentes Limas Sarah P2169
Fujioka Kumiko P998
Fukase Yuko P2209
Fukuhara Ryuji P469
Fukumori Hideaki P2001
Fukushima Osamu P909
Fulgencio Juarez Monica P3090
Fuminori Kayo P2068
Funakoshi Risa P917, P921
Funakoshi Saki P1327
Furlanello Cesare P1928
Furtner Marco P335, P421
Furtner Marco R. P2604
Furukawa Hisataka P453
Gabrielle Lalonde P1647
Gagnon Michelle P561
Galdino Lague Patricia P1921
Galimberti Elisa P1771, P2107
Galimzyanova Maria P2499
Galindo-Garre Francisca P2573
Gallace Alessia P1603
Gallagher Pamela P874
Gámez-Guadix Manuel P1015, P1019
Gandolphe Marie-Charlotte P430
Gao Yu-Jing P2241, P2413
Garaigordobil Maite P63, P64, P65
Garbucci Sara P1867, P2007, P2009
García Fernández Cristina María P2010
Garcia Medina Tamara P90
García Rocío P1054
Garcia-Bajos Elvira P107
García-Camacho David P3055
García-Izquierdo Antonio L. P2770
García-Rubio Carlos P2227
García-Salmones Fernández María Lourdes P742
García-Sancho Esperanza P1802, P1805, P3132
Gariboldi Valeria P2840

2308

POSTERS

INDEX

Guerrero Ibáñez Juan Antonio P761
Gugliotta Marzia P1777
Guicciardi Marco P1742, P2034
Gülçay Çiğdem P859
Güler Ahmet P1906, P2136, P2368
Gulías Herrero Alfonso P2146
Gulseven Zehra P1173
Gültepe Bedirhan P2448
Gülüm I. Volkan P178
Gündüz Hasan P1376
Güney Zeynep P1906, P2136
Gürkan Burcin P687
Gürkan Tekman Hasan P2267
Gustin Roberto P2354
Gutiérrez Fernando P2624
Guzmán Sandoval Verónica Miriam P761
Gwon Jung-A P2386
Habets Petra P420
Hadži-Pešić Marina P3143
Hafner-Cirne Maylu Botta P1636
Haga Shigeru P1973
Haghrangbar Farokh P2100
Hakenberg Oliver W. P2975
Halama Peter P321
Hameedy MansoorAli P1847, P1848
Hamidi Masoumeh P1755, P477, P1781
Hamilton Paul P3085
Happé Francesca P1559, P1561
Harabi Sofiene P3037
Harada Chika P2359
Harada Katsumi P1850
Haramaki Yutaka P1687
Harizuka Susumu P1849, P2217
Hartwig Matthias P1617
Hascuhadar Bilgesu P1419
Hashimoto Midori P2430
Hashimto Midori P2466
Hasta Derya P1376
Hatakeyama Akifumi P3126
Havik Merle P2341
Havira Phil P608
Hawi Nazir P1402
Haxhe Stéphanie P1689, P1877
Hayashi Etsuko P1409
Hayati Davoud P3210, P3211
Heine Gardielle P277
Heinz Mandl P1598
Heller Daniel P422
Hermann Andreas P926
Hermosilla Daniel P1728
Hernández-Pozo Rocío P1834
Hernansaiz-Garrido Helena P528
Herrera Rojas Aura Nidia P3110
Herrero Laura P1769
Herrero Marta P2228

Gök Ali Can P1594
Gök Sibel P1969
Gökdemir Burcu Pınar P560
Golestani Tahereh P30
Golovey Larisa P652
Golubović Goran P2799, P3143
Gomes Carlos P2584
Gomes de Oliveira Nayara P585
Gómez Ana Belén P656, P658
Gómez Diana Angélica P1325
Gómez Mar P719
Gómez-Benito Juana P1573, P2573, P2585,
P2806
Gómez-Ortiz Olga P2010, P2980
Goncharenko Yaroslava P1011
Gontarczyk Magdalena P2014
González Cuenca Antonia M. P487, P744
Gonzalez Hernandez Juan P1024
González Marqués Javier P3057
González Pérez Oscar P761
González-Celis Ana L. M. P1834
Goos Natacha P106
Gorbaniuk Oleg P684
Gorgone Gaetano P2142
Gorska Anna P1151
Gosar David P3046
Goshiki Toru P80
Gotlib Ian P3085
Graner Karen Mendes P3059
Gras Maria Eugenia P656, P658
Grasso Daniela P1498
Grau-Alberola Ester P1527
Grausliene Izabele P700
Grave Joana Filipa P2936
Grazzani Ilaria P1223
Greco Alessandra P2382
Greco Andrea P1810, P2339
Greimel Eva P222
Gries Peter P1339
Grigutytė Neringa P1197
Grisolaghi Jacopo P379
Gronenschild Ed P420
Groom Maddie P2392
Grosse Holtforth Martin P31
Grossi Enzo P1368
Grzegorzewski Piotr P1151
Grzesik Magdalena P1330
Guan Meilin P1045, P1047
Guan Xi-ting P205
Guàrdia Joan P212
Guàrdia-Olmos Joan P1060
Guay Marie-Claude P1463
Gudaitė Gražina P1197
Guedes Serôdio Rui P2425
Guerra Cristina P194

2309

POSTERS

INDEX

Ikizer Gözde P124
Ilin Corina P2404
Imoletti Maria P539
İmren Mįne P2267
Ingrassia Massimo P1835, P2870
Inoue Wataru P222
Introzzi Isabel M. P212

Hickman Hortensia P1325
Hidalgo Dolores P2573, P2659
Hinton Devon E. P639
Hintz Baginski Paula P1921
Hirai Hana P2432
Hirata Daisuke P184, P1052
Hirata Shinichi P469
Hirokawa Keiko P1973
Hirose Nobuyuki P246
Hirose Shohei P897
Hisazaki Takahiro P469
Hiyori Iijima P2477
Hochdorf Zipi P1279
Hod Moshe P2410
Hodson Gordon P2019
Hoeger Rainer P2990
Höft Stefan P1634
Holnthaner Rok P3046
Holubová Aneta P1038
Hood Michelle P2151, P2239
Horng Ruey-Yun P1276, P157, P158, P215
Hosoi Toshiki P1522
Hosokawa Toru P2214
Hou Yuh-Ming P1955
Hovorun Tamara P1688
Howcroft Greg P2759
Hsu Chin-Tien P1851, P1894
Hsu Key-Ling P158
Hsu Li-I P1955
Hsu Ying-Chu P399
Hu Sungho P969
Huang Chin-Lan P2040
Huang Min-Ping P606
Huedo-Medina Tania B. P2806, P2624
Hung Yu-Chuan P215
Hutchinson Nancy P596
Hwang Yeonhee P2214
Hytönen Kaisa P1681
Iaccarino Anna P2165
Iacomino Giovanni P1453
Iacono Graziella P3218
Iani Cristina P474
Iani Luca P2578
İbadį Yelda P1909
Ibáñez Rubén P1440, P1441
Íbias Javier P1369
Iborra Alejandro P1317
Ichigozaki Naomi P1744
Ichimiya Atsushi P2001
Idzikowska Katarzyna P1027
Igonin Dmitry P436
Ihaya Keiko P2068
Iino Sai P2195
Ikeda Kazuhiro P2273
Ikeda Manabu P469

Isabel Timóteo P3051
Ishida Toshiro P184, P1052
Ishii Hidetoki P2388
Ishii Ryo P1411, P2235
Ishikawa Mariko P604
Ishimori Masanori P1709
Ishizaka Ikuyo P2214
Işiker Bedįr Deniz P2853
İskender Özlem P1621
İslambay Demet P1533
Ismatullina Victoria P2061
Isobe Chikae P337
Isobe Chikae P337
Ito Tadahiro P2542
Iuso Salvatore P286
Ivanovic Danijela P1184
Ivantchev Nikolay P1873
Iwano Suguru P2255
Iwase Yuka P1409
Izmirian Angela P2265
Jääskeläinen Iiro P1681
Jacobs Nele P957
Jaekal Eunju P2025
Jafarzadeh Saeid P1260, P1292
Jahanbakhsh Ganjeh Sadegh P1420, P1421
Jahanbakhsh Ganjeh Sahar P1421, P1424
Jakob Lea P1987
Jakobson Ainika P2341
Jalal Baland P639
Jang Minhee P1832
Jansen Petra P519
Jasielska Aleksandra P2130
Jazmin Ramirez Flores Maura P2169
Jeftic Alma P1587
Jeng Wei-Shiuan P427
Jerković Ivan P3023
Jerneić Željko P1065
Jiang Yali P1502
Jiaying Le Jacqueline P2098
Jiménez-Rodríguez Berenice P392
Jin Zheng P921
Jirgena Sandra P2962
Jirmanová Eliška P1167
Jobert Matthieu P897
Johnson Carolyn C. P97
Johnson Scott P2798
Johnstone Leigh P1180
Joksimović Aleksandar P2799, P3143

2310

POSTERS

INDEX

Joksimović Dina P2799, P3143
Joksimovic Jelena P1587
Jokštaitė Kristina P3161
Jones Katy P2392
Joyce David P. P1361
Juarez Ruiz de Mier Rocío P651
Jung Taeyun P969, P1832, P2250
Jurado-Cárdenas Samuel P1834
Jurkuvėnas Vytautas P708
Jusiene Roma P837
Kabas Christoph P2454
Kadoya Shigeki P2057
Kairys Antanas P846
Kaketa Koichi P974
Kalénine Solène P3131
Kalesiou Maria P2306
Kaliterna Lipovcan Ljiljana P1184
Kalka Dorota P2446, P2464, P2523, P3119
Kamali Zeinab P1790
Kamide Hiroko P2221
Kamisato Tatsuhiro P2213
Kandemirci Birsu P1500
Kang Young-Shin P959, P2502
Kao Feng-Hsia P606
Karaali Aktaş Oya P1284
Karamushka Liudmyla P525
Karamushka Taras P525
Karanci Ayse Nuray P124
Karekla Siamata Maria P2247
Kareshki Hossein P1395
Kashchuk Myroslav P684
Kasinopoulos Orestis P2247
Kaşmer Nağme P2002
Katagami Eriko P628
Kato Junzo P1709
Kato Yushi P2466
Katsikitis Mary P1479
Katsura Kaoru P604
Kawabata Takeyasu P2184
Kawagoshi Hayato P1958
Kawakami Naoaki P478
Kawasaki Tokuko P2256
Kawashima Akiko P2219
Kaya Arzu P1969
Kaya Goktepe Ayşe P1470
Kazak Berument Sibel P2965
Kazak-Berument Sibel P2833
Kazama Junki P1725
Kazlauskas Evaldas P1066, P787, P938
Kegelaers Jolan P2688
Keller Roberto P951
Kennedy Kerry P455
Kera Masaki P2462
Kergoat Marie-Jeanne P280, P281
Kersting Martin P2056

Keser Emrah P2000
Keshani Fateme P1398
Keshani Forooz P1398
Keshavarz Samira P1795
Khademi Ashkzari Ezzat P1385
Khademi Ashkzari Moluk P1385
Khademi Molook P1847, P1848
Khalil Abdulwahid Abdulla P1780
Khalil Deena P266
Khazova Svetlana P1102
KhoshSanatee Fariba P1848
Khosravi Sadrollah P477, P1755, P1781
Kim Hee Kyung P130, P401
Kim Myung-Seop P2415
King David B. P1481
Kiral Ucar Gözde P566
Kiremitci Elvan P1414, P1415
Kitamura Yoshifumi P1522
Klein Raymond P592
Klimova Oxana P800, P934
Knopp Katarzyna A. P572, P575
Kobashi Hiroko P604
Koç Mustafa P731
Koçak Aylin P822
Kodeikina Marita P2249
Koen Vicki P463, P464
Koike Haruka P789
Kolebuk Martyna P2127
Kolega Maja P2867
Kolesina Karina P733
Kolesnikova Jelena P2667
Kolic-Vehovec Svjetlana P2381
Кolisnyk Larysa P684
Kolman Christina P222
Kołodziej Sabina P2933
Kömürcü Burcu P649
Kondo Yoshiki P1709
Kong Hao P599
Konishi Kenzo P2466
Konopka Karolina P1968
Kopányiová Alena P665
Kopsov Igor P1296
Kordić Mirko P39
Korkmaz Duygu P1935
Kornilov Sergey P1889
Kosanović Branislav P1070, P1170
Košćec Adrijana P1987
Koskina Darina P1688
Kostic Aleksandra P2196
Kostromina Svetlana P1596, P2152
Kosuge Sayaka P2952
Kosugi Koji P1703, P2256
Kotova Svetlana P880
Kovalev Artem P800, P934
Kowalska Anna P851

2311

POSTERS

INDEX

Lemmo Daniela P1867, P2007, P2009

Koyasu Masuo P80
Kozlova Natalia P1951
Kreegipuu Kairi P2341
Król Joanna P2127
Kubo-Kawai Namiko P409
Kucuktas Selen P2401, P3140
Kuftyak Elena P773
Kulbokaite Vaiva P2066
Kumagai Shuzo P2001
Kumru Asiye P1932, P1935
Kung Hsin-Yi P2036, P2525
Kuramitsu Akiko P1744
Kurtsan Puren P1932
Kusaka Nahoko P604
Kutuk Bahtim P570, P573
Kuvaeva Irina P1999
Kuzu Tasci Duygu P2270
Kypriotaki Maria P2290, P2306, P2315
Kypriotakis George P2306
La Rizza Francesco P2979
Labunskaya Vera P206
Lachowska Bogusława P484, P756
Lafreniere Marc-Andre K. P1122
Lagodzinska Valentyna P510
Laguna Mariola P1981
Lai Carlo P551
Lajunen Timo P3052
Lambert Tania P2759
Lamiani Giulia P2038
Lanfranchi Andrea P1564
Lang Uwe P222
Langer Christian P2454
Larochette Clotilde P281
Larrañaga Maider P1728, P1733
Larrea Iñaki P1057
Larsen Randy P129
Lataster Johan P957
Latorre Marín José Ignacio P1748, P1752
Lazzati Gaia P2944
Leal Andreia P2757
Leanza Federica P1214
Leardini Luca P1729
Lebedenko Daria P2205
Lecis Romina P1742
Lecluyse Bérénice P430
Lecuona Oscar P2227
Lee Candy H.-Y P976
Lee Ching-Yi P2036, P2525
Lee Geonsil P707
Lee I-Ching P2186
Lee Jimoon P969
Lee Jungyoon P943
Lee Seungbok P2292
Lee Tsung-Chin P2233
Lee Yunhee P2386

Lena Pateraki P2041
Lenzo Vittorio P1496, P1498, P1499
León González-Vélez Jaime P2519
Leone Daniela P1219
Leonel Naiara P1575, P1576
Leonova Anna B. P1999
Lesage Marie P280
Levina Jelena P2962, P3062
Lewkowicz Daniel P1037
Leybina Anna P945
Li Kin-Kit P976
Li Yongjuan P1045, P1047
Liao Pei-Chun P1480
Liao Pei-Chun P1408
Liborio-Feitosa Raquel P1379
Licciardello Orazio P2252
Lima José Albino P2425, P3204, P3205
Limbos Marjolaine M. P1361
Limiti Matteo P3245
Lin Li P189
Lin Sunny S. J. P1408, P1480, P2375
Lin Tzu-Ting P745
Lin Wen-juan P205
Lin Yi-Cheng P2044
Linardakis Michalis P2290
Lindeman Marjaana P75
Liniauskaite Audrone P846
Lipps Garth P1989
Liu An Chen P370, P371
Liu Chi-Yeh P2241
Liu Christine P2529
Liu Jiun-Horng P1955
Liu Pei-Yun P415, P417
Lizaso Izarne P385
LLorca Mestre Anna P1741
Lobaskova Marina P2061
Lodetti Giovanni P981, P982, P988
Loeb Carina P2349
Loi Michela P160
Lombardi Rachele P1453
Lombardo Caterina P2578
Longaretti Roberta P1774
Lopes Paula P2425, P3204, P3205
López de Arana Elena P1057
Lopez Jose María P955
Lopez Mora Clara P1028
López Pina José María P742, P748
López-Rodríguez Lucía P631
Lorenzi Giorgia P1110
Lourenço Paulo Renato P1233
Lowe Gilian P1989
Loxton Helene P1629, P1630
Lu Luo P447, P1467
Lu Po-Hui P1276

2312

POSTERS

INDEX

Manzo Stefano P1867, P2009
Mao Ching-Hua P399
Maragkaki Pagona P1087, P3052
Maran Thomas P2604, P335, P421
Maravita Angela P293
Marcatto Francesco P2344, P2354
Marcelis Machteld P420
Marchante Marta P3168, P3170, P3173
Marconi Maria P2047
Marcus Justin P630
Maredda Sara P2047
Mares Cardenas Guadalupe P3118
Marhenke Robert P2177
Marí-Beffa Paloma P2594
Marietta Kékes-Szabó P682
Marín Carolina P1071, P1317
Marini Emanuela P2657
Marini Francesco P293
Marín-Martínez Adriana P885, P1049
Maritato Irma P1867, P2009
Markevičiūtė Vaida P2889
Markodimitraki Maria P2290, P2315
Marmond Mathilde P2587
Marques Alberto Isabel Maria P1913
Marsico Antonio P2954
Martín Rosa María P1071
Martínez Cruz Miriam P2201
Martínez Fernanda P1325
Martinez Jose Luis P955
Martínez Molina Agustín P2743
Martínez Rubio José Luis P742, P748
Martini Eleonora P2944
Martini Markus P335, P2604
Martino Maria Luisa P2399
Martins Linhares Maria Beatriz P564, P568,
P578, P565
Martins Rui P3204, P3205
Martinsone Kristine P2962, P2667, P3062
Martoni Riccardo Maria P1771, P2254
Masataka Higuchi P2356
Mascia Maria Lidia P1064, P1067
Massidda Davide P341
Massimi Marina P103
Masuda Kaori P604
Mateos-Pérez Estibaliz P1015, P1019
Matera Camilla P753
Matešić Krunoslav P2643
Matheson Ian P596
Matricardi Giada P2615
Matsuda Kouhei P1836, P1837
Matsumoto Satoko P693, P2219
Matsumura Daiki P1302
Matsumura Ken'ichi P2213
Matsushita Tomoko P2001
Matsuta Valeriya P2081

Lucanin Damir P3083
Lucarelli Giulia P2951
Lucchelli Federica P2944
Lufi Dubi P1351
Lugli Zoraide P1610
Luis Ornella P2344
Luna Dolores P1758
Lung Tzyy-Jiun P176
Lupica Spagnolo Mara P633
Luque Bárbara P1056
Luque Bárbara P1054
Luque David P1516
Lushyn Pavlo P101
Lussier Yvan P1073, P1429
Luzzatti Claudio P2856, P2944
Ma Ying P193
Macchi Cassia Viola P2649, P2840
Machado da Silva Isabela P1921
Maczuga Maria P1454
Madeikyte Agne P1066
Madeira Nuno P2936
Madhi Mohamad P1260, P1292
Maeda Kenichi P1949
Magier-Lakomy Ewa P3045, P3053, P3199,
P3224
Magno Antonella P3194
Magraw-Mickelson Zoe P2186
Magrin Maria Elena P2339, P2657, P3245
Magro Pasquale P113
Mahembe Bright P277
Maietti Alessandra P1777
Maiko Sei P2477
Maitland Scott P1989
Majd Fayegheh P295
Majorano Marinella P710
Makino Koshi P155
Maksymiuk Renata A. P2130, P1532
Malcolm-Smith Susan P2260
Malesza Marta P1454, P1563
Malonda Vidal Elisabeth P1741
Malykh Sergey P2061
Mamali Catalin P1543
Manasijević Marija P1070, P1170
Manca Giuseppe P2093, P2099
Mancini Francesca P1226, P349, P373
Mandić Ante P39
Mandić Irena P39
Mandl Heinz P2418
Manelli Marta P2085, P3218, P2074
Manfredini Vanessa P2153, P2163, P2154
Manganelli Anna Maria P2428
Mangin Florent P3037
Mansurnejad Zahra P1278
Manzano García Guadalupe P1527
Manzi Claudia P2503

2313

POSTERS

INDEX

Montali Francesca P691
Montis Sabrina P58
Montoro Martínez Pedro Raúl P2743
Montoro Pedro R. P1758, P1769
Monzani Dario P1810, P2339
Moradi Assieh P2438
Moradi M. P28
Morais Sofia P2936
Morales Natasha P1993
Morales Rodríguez Francisco Manuel P90,
P1971
Morales Zamorano Miguel Arturo P1642
Morán Consuelo P2200
Morán-Astorga Consuelo P579
Morandi Anna P3052
Morato Henriette P1815, P1816, P1818
Morchio Piergiorgio P1675
Morelli Mara P669
Moreno Blesa Lidia P742, P748
Moreno Lidia P955
Moreno-Jiménez Jennifer P2227
Moretti Alessandra P2412
Morfini Francesca P1771
Morfini Francesca P2107
Mori Shuji P246
Mori Toshiaki P307
Morita Aiko P1327
Moroz Paolina P679
Morrone Rossella P1603, P2625, P2634
Moser Gerald P2454
Moser Sarah P1077
Motoyoshi Tadahiro P1707
Moza Daniela P2404
Mucciardi Massimo P1499
Mučnjak Paula P1987
Muela Alexander P1057, P1061
Munteanu Cornelia-Eugenia P732
Murattori Marcela P1321
Murayama Norio P2209
Murillo Virginia P1325
Murteira Morgado Alice P524
Muscuso Santa P1196
Musteata Simona P1087
Muzzarelli Laura P180
Myers Leann P97
Mykhailych Oleksandr P684
Nagasaki Tsutomu P2268
Naito Tetsuo P898, P2402
Nakagaki Mamoru P2255
Nakamori Takafumi P1991
Nakamura Ai P184, P1052
Nakamura Maki P999
Nakano Masafumi P2268
Nakano Yoshiki P2253
Nakashima Yoshimi P1850

Matsuura Motoko P941
Matthiesen Stig Berge P2428
Matuszczak-Swigon Joanna P851
Mautner Eva P222
Mawby Dianne P3222
Mayer Boris P1886
Mazza Mario P180
Mazzoni Noemi P1175
Mazzucchi Anna P1777
McDonald Pamela P596
Meda Lara Rosa Martha P761
Mehdizade Sharife P1421
Mehmetoglu Ezgi P134
Melli Sara P1368
Meloni Carla P341
Memisoglu Aybegum P2120, P2965
Menardo Elisa P3127
Mendez Milagros P3084
Mendieta-Saldaña Michel P3055
Menezes dos Anjos Ester P579, P2200
Menshikova Galina P800, P934
Meraviglia Corrado P927
Mesmin Claude P897
Messina Roberta P1689, P1877
Metaxas George P2053
Mielniczuk Emilia P1981
Migliaccio Gianmario P2034
Migliardi Mariacristina P1271
Miglioretti Massimo P2339
Migliori Claudio P2074
Migueles Malen P107
Mikulić Kajić Matija P39
Miller Chris P3085
Miñano Pablo P2419
Mir Ghazala P153
Miranda Raquel P1575, P1576, P1577
Miroshnichenko Alexander P733
Miscioscia Marina P1110
Missfeldt Svea P2990
Mitic Anja P580
Mitina Olga P2172, P2205, P2263
MIura Emi P478, P490
Miyajima Takeru P2443
Miyamori Michiko P2255
Miyazaki Takuya P974
Mnatsakanian Elena P2830
Mntonintshi Fezeka P6
Mohammadi Masoud P1781
Mohtashami Jamileh P127
Molinari Alessandra P2856
Molino Monica P1675
Momeni Khoda Morad P2438
Monauni Anna P710
Monica Ratti Maria P2047
Montali Arianna P691

2314

POSTERS

INDEX

Ogliari Anna P2372
Ohbuchi Ken-ichi P2184
Ohshima Remi P1973
Ohya Hana P1973
Okabe Yasunari P984, P2213
Okafor Daniel Chinedu P1298
Okamoto Takuya P1709
Okano Masao P84
Okuda Hiroki P351
Olejniczak Anna P2089
Oles Maria P3022
Olifira Svitlana P101
Olivari Maria Giulia P2299
Oliveira João Pedro P1379
Oliveira Tatiana P1575
Olvera Brenda P1325
O'Malley Keelia P97
Omero Micol P2372
Önen Ünsalver Bariş P2888
Öner Özkan Bengi P1533
Onishi Ayako P1850
Ono Fuminori P2068
Ööpik Vahur P2341
Oosthuizen Rudolf M. P6
Oren Lior P214, P1455
Orgaz Cristina P1369, P1516
Oriol Xavier P1322
Oriz-Barón Maria José P1625, P1626
Orlowski Michal P2491, P2518
Ornaghi Veronica P1223
Oropeza Tena Roberto P3090
Oros Marina P3015, P3023
O'Rourke Norm P1481
Orozco Solís Mercedes Gabriela P1828
Orrù Daniela P2047
Orsi Chiara P3052
Orsi Vincenzo P286
Ortega-Ruiz Rosario P2010, P2980
Ortiz Garbiñe P1728, P1733
Ortiz Silvia P2580
Oruçlular Yasemin P2002
Osborne Randall P10
Otsuka Rui P2256
Ott Laurent P541, P544
Ott Michael P2056
Otte Dietmar P3052
Ottoboni Flavia P1223, P1572
Ozakinci Gozde P1034
Ozeki Miki P1942
Ozgur Polat Pelin P1034
Özkan Türker P822, P3052
Öztürk Rümeysa P2037
Ozturk Yagmur P1928
Pachiadaki Maria P1087
Paddeu Gavino P2034

Nakaya Motoyuki P2462
Nanako Nakamura-Taira P2356
Nandrino Jean-Louis P430, P541, P544, P939
Nandrino Jean-Louis P1037
Nannini Alice P699
Nappi Rossella P2637
Narter Meltem P1719
Nartisa Ineta P683
Natalia Saranti P2041
Nataliia Shalaeva P760
Naud Christopher P1073, P1429
Naujokaitė Aušra P2789
Navarta Pardo Concepcion P487
Navas Marisol P631
Navidi Parviz P1393
Nawata Kengo P1984
Nawrocik Daniel P2555
Nedeljković Jasmina P2196
Nedoshivina Mariia P2094
Nelson James B. P1516
Nelson-Prokofieva Victoria P1596
Nemni Raffaello P3191
Nerini Amanda P753
Nestik Timofei P3108
Ng Terence P599
Nicolais Giampaolo P1017
Nicotra Maria Gabriella P1163
Niedermeier Sandra P1598, P1618
Niesiobędzka Małgorzata P1859
Niimi Naoko P1949
Nikolaeva Elena P880
Nikolaeva Irina P2324, P2328, P2329
Nikolić Milutin P3023
Nillsson Arthur P2997
Nishimura Takuma P1992, P2028
Nkoana Shai Elliot P2409
Noda Ayaka P1505
Noda Masayo P965
Noi Mika P1744
Nonni Ilaria P691
Nooshin Sabour Esmaeili P1789
Notaro Loredana P951
Nouri Abolghasem P1421
Nourizadeh Navid P1265, P1266
Novova Anna P2777
Ntombifuthi Mkhize Constance P1306
Nunes Luana Mara P583
Nunes Marchette Juliana Cristina P591
Nuño Laura P1573, P2624
Nwadinobi Vera N. P1298
Obara Tomoko P2235
Obata Naohiro P2210
Obokata Akiko P597
Obokata Toshiko P512
Ogasawara Haruhiko P104

2315

POSTERS

INDEX

Pessa Eliano P1067
Petersen Inge P2016
Petilli Marco Alessandro P2950, P3191
Petito Annamaria P286
Petkevičiūtė-Barysienė Dovilė P697
Petrenko Victor P2172
Petrič Mojca P439, P647
Petrovic Danijela P3167
Petrovic Jelica P1473, P1537
Petrus Ruwayda P2016
Pezzuti Lina P669
Piccoli Zordan Eliana P1026
Piccoli Zordan Mariash P1026
Pierotti Sarah L. P1173, P1186
Pierro Laura P551
Pierro Santina P996
Pietrobon Andrea P2813
Pighinelli Dallaqua Renata P2655
Pileggi Lea-Ann P2260
Pirfo Elvezio P951
Pirozzi Mariacarmina P1453
Piryaei Saleheh P1385
Pisani Altafim Elisa Rachel P568
Pitel Lukáš P321
Pitti Lucia P345, P373, P1051, P1226
Planes Montserrat P656, P658
Platrites Kyriakos N. P2053, P2218
Plebani Nicola P2397
Plotek Wlodzimierz P384
Plotka Irina P436, P683
Pociute Birute P846
Pocnet Cornelia P715
Poddiakov Alexander P3226
Podshyvalkina Valentyna P2135
Poletti Sara P180
Polya Tibor P2780, P3145
Pomesano Elena P981
Pontesilli Silvia P1774
Posner Michael P1531
Pourrashidi Mohammad P2438
Prada Marília P2474, P2467
Preisig Martin P715
Presaghi Fabio P1017
Prieto Gerardo P194
Prieto Manuel Primo P742
Prizmic-Lasen Zvjezdana P129, P1184
Proietti Valentina P2649
Protzel Chris P2975
Przepiorka Aneta P1401, P1402, P1403, P1544
Przybyszewski Krzysztof P3025
Puente Alicia P1322
Puplampu Bill Buenar P1210
Purc Ewelina P1981
Putyński Leszek P887
Quadrelli Ermanno P2649

Padurina Elena P2307, P2311
Páez Dario P1320, P1321, P1322
Pagano Tiziana P286
Paganoni Marzia P2625, P2634
Pagliaro Alessia P1990
Pahljina-Reinic Rosanda P2381
Pakalniskiene Vilmante P1539
Paleari F. Giorgia P1368
Panadero Sonia P1071
Pancani Luca P1810, P2339
Paniagua David P2228
Panteleyev Aleksandr P1951
Paone Emanuela P551
Papadakaki Maria P1087, P3052
Papanikolaou Maria P1087
Paradnikė Kristina P1813
Paraskeva Michaella P2247
Park Heungsik P969
Park Joonha P707
Park Sun-Hee P959
Park Young P959
Parkhomenko Viktoriya P1093
Parlato Federica P2399
Paschenko Svitlana P142
Pasquier Florence P280, P281
Passoni Ilaria P1729
Patiño-Canto Claudia P3055
Pavicevic Miljana P3167
Pavlovic Zoran P2551
Pawlowska Monika P2491, P2518, P2523,
P3199
Payet Sinaman Françoise P2697
Pazzola Antonio P2047
Pechová Olga P1038, P1101, P1167
Pecoraro Pierluigi P539
Peeters Sanne P420
Peissl Sylvia P1562
Pekić Jasmina P3015
Pelagatti Claudia P1976
Pelekidou Lina P1087
Peli Nives P2085
Pellas Julie P1479
Pellón Ricardo P1369
Pellungrini Daniele P1675
Penna Maria Pietronilla P1060, P1064, P1067
Pennar Amy P265
Pepe Alessandro P1346
Pereira Cristina P2936
Pereira Docampo Juan Ramón P1971
Pereira Lilliana P3168
Pereira Padovani Flávia Helena P721
Perepjolkina Viktorija P2667
Pérez-Pérez Alejandra Elizabeth P392
Peró-Cebollero Maribel P1060
Perosa Gimol Benzaquen P721

2316

POSTERS

INDEX

Rivera-Medina Carmen L. P2232
Rizzi Gabriella P2856
Robles-García Rebeca P1834
Roca Pablo P1071
Rocha Marta P2490
Rocha Salvichi Renata P3059
Roche Marta P2422
Rodán González Antonio P2743
Rodrigues Arthur P2153
Rodrigues David P2467
Rodrigues de Oliveira Olivia P3099
Rodrigues Nuno P2794
Rodrigues Paulo P2936
Rodrigues Rigo Talissa P1026
Rodriguez Emanuela P1867, P2009, P2054
Rodríguez Fernández Raquel P3057
Rodríguez Fernando P385, P389
Rodríguez Polo Blanca P742, P748, P955
Rodríguez-Carvajal Raquel P2227, P2228
Rodríguez-Corcelles Lydia C. P2232, P2237
Rodríguez-Marín Jesús P2711
Roger Caroline P281
Rojas Carcaño Luis P3118
Rojas Manuel P3065
Rojo-Rodes Emilio P2806
Roldan-Tapia Lola P208
Romanelli Andrea P639
Romao Ana Maria P3170, P3173
Romera Félix Eva María P2010
Romero Perez Juan Francisco P651
Romoli Monica P1452
Roncevic Zubkovic Barbara P2381
Rone Sandra P2318
Rongxiang Tang P1530
Roque Carolina P2936
Rosa Inês P2474
Rosier Nathalie P2688
Rosnati Rosa P942
Rossi Claudia P113
Rossi Evelin P2615
Rossi Ramos Douglas P1005
Rossier Jérôme P715
Rothmann Sebastiaan P464
Roux Pascale P1077
Rowicka Magdalena P2504
Rübner Matthias P1634
Rucián Mercedes P1769
Rudolph Elizabeth Cornelia P723
Ruiz Alfonso Zuleica P2519
Ruiz Moreno Juan Antonio P651
Russo Antonio P701
Rutkowska Dorota P1330, P2089, P3025
Ružić Valentina P2643
Ryall Nicola P874
Rymešová Pavla P2352

Quaiser-Pohl Claudia P519
Quaquero Angela Maria P1742
Quattropani Maira C. P1498, P1499
Quenzer Matthiesen Sara P1422
Quintana García Inmaculada P744
Quiroz Friedman Paulina P2146
Rabuffetti Marco P3191
Radavelli Matteo P828
Rahe Martina P519
Rahimi Alireza P31
Rahman Mohibur P2195
Rahmany Ebrahim P2389
Rainone Nunzia P2399
Rajchert Joanna P1968
Ramos Farias Francisco P896
Ramos-Lizana Julio P208
Ramunni Federica P2051
Rancoita Paola M.V. P2372
Rancoita Paola Maria Vittoria P1771, P2254
Ranieri Fiorenzo P345, P349, P373, P1051
Ranieri Jessica P2059
Rank Johannes P3151
Rantapuska Elias P1681
Rashidi Abolfazl P1260
Rathert Adrienne M. P97
Ratsika Nikoleta P1087
Ratti Maria Monica P113, P1729, P1734, P1735
Ravagli Andrea P293
Raventos Henriette P1186
Razmus Wiktor P684, P869, P953
Razza Grazia P2458
Rebelo Teresa P1233, P2794
Redlich Nicole P3222
Redolfi Alessandra P1777
Reizabal Luixa P1733
Reizer Abira P214
Reyes-Jarquín Karina P1834
Rezaei Ardani Amir P1265, P1266
Ribeiro-Tupinamba Antonio P1379
Riccardi Stefania P2637
Ricciardelli Paola P293, P474, P1175
Richard´s María M. P212
Rie Juil P1715
Rigo Bonissoni Marlei P1921
Rigobello Laura P1926
Rigoldi Marta P2649
Rijsdijk Fruhling P1559
Rimé Bernard P1321
Rios Sergio Moreno P208
Ripamonti Enrico P2944
Riva Enrica P1754
Rivas Teresa P1471
Rivera-Aragon Sofia P2769
Rivera-Fernández de los Ronderos Katia P2769
Rivera-López Dimayra P2232, P2237

2317

POSTERS

INDEX

Sarno Lucio P113, P1729, P2047, P2813
Sasaki Kyoshiro P2068
Sassaki Lígia Yukie P2655
Sassone Marta Eugenia P1774
Sato Emi P1836, P1837
Sato Hideka P1973
Sato Toshihiko P3153
Sáttolo Rolim Gustavo P3059
Sauer Stephanie P1634
Savenysheva Svetlana P652
Savina Olga P2173
Sawayama Ikuo P2480
Sayadi Fariba P477
Sayil Melike P1932, P1935
Scaini Simona P2254, P2372
Scali Thérèse P1689, P1877
Schätz Raphaela P1598, P2418
Schaub Simone P1564
Scherer Edson P3063
Schiro-Geist Chrisann P1838
Schleider Karin P282
Schmiedeler Sandra P2114
Schneider Wolfgang P2114
Schober Barbara P2574
Schoebi Dominik P1789
Schwarzkopf Daniel P2293
Scorretti Laura P2372
Scrignaro Marta P2339
Sedikides Constantine P422
Segerer Robin P2114
Seifert Alexander P1240
Seifi Hamid P1266
Seirafi Mohammadreza P2100
Sekine Yuri P1973
Sellés Laura P2711
Senay Ibrahim P2554
Sengul Pinar P1935
Şenkal İpek P2002
Senol-Durak Emre P1403
Senoo Kaori P668
Sensi Serena P539
Serós Eva P2284
Serós Eva P2280
Serra Alexandra P2425, P3204, P3205
Sesar Kristina P39
Sfameni Scilla P1226
Shahriari Sara P1265, P1266
Shakeri Nezhat P127
Shamsaei Farshid P31
Sharifi Ahmad P1292
Sheck Nihayet Abdullah P1780
Sheibani Tezerji Fatemeh P1285
Sheketera Anastasia P1951
Shen HeYong P1988
Sherstyuk Lyubomyr P1403

Ryo Kurozumi P2477
Ryotaro Inaba P629
Ryzhova I.A. P81
Sabadosh Pavel P2245
Sabaityte Egle P713
Sábio Servidone Doane P564, P565, P578
Sacchet Matthew P3085
Sacchi Luisa P1774
Sachse Pierre P372, P926, P2604
Sadinam Mohsen P30
Saglam Balkan Zeynep P1719
Sahin Faruk P1631
Sahin Ozge P2272
Şahin-Acar Başak P2909
Saibene Francesca Lea P3191
Sailer Micheal P1598
Saint-Aubin Jean P13, P592
Saito Masahide P2213
Sakallı Uğurlu Nuray P2494
Sakata Yoko P409
Sakurai Shigeo P2028
Salamero Luna P2422
Salas Añez Alejandra P618
Salavera Carlos P2660
Salerni Nicoletta P1572
Salguero Noguera Josè Martín P1802, P1805,
P3132
Salva Sueli P1220
Salvador Alicia P3240
Sammarco Raffaele P1423, P2051
Samper García Paula P1741
Samuylova Irina P2611
Sanchez Flor P1320, P1322
Sanchez Muñoz de Leon Marta P651
Sánchez Román Sofía P2146
Sánchez Virginia P2980
Sánchez-Aragón Rozzana P392, P2769
Sánchez-Hernández Addalid P3055
Sánchez-Sosa Juan J. P1834
Sannomiya Machiko P2480
Sansinenea Eneko P1057
Santamaría Dávila Jordi P1817
Santos Barreto Elisangela P583
Santos Paulo P1575
Santos Tiago P2936
Santos Vitor P2936
Sapienza Sabrina P1777
Sapmaz Fatma P728, P731
Sapmaz Yurtsever Seda P2453, P2459
Saporovskaja Marija P1091
Šarčević Dušana P1766, P1768
Sarchielli Guido P691
Sarini Marcello P2339
Saritas Atalar Dilek P987
Sarmiento Olga Lucía P1892

2318

POSTERS

INDEX

Soygüt Pekak Gonca P649
Soylu Nihan Selin P134
Spanic Ana Marija P2725
Speil Christiane P2574
Spotti Donatella P113
Stancu Alexandra P2404
Stanikunas Rytis P2066
Stasiuk Katarzyna P1532, P2475
Steca Patrizia P1810, P2339
Stefanile Cristina P753
Steiger Andrea E. P1469
Stellato Stefania P539
Stepens Ainars P2667
Stephan Elena P422
St-Louis Ariane C. P1122, P1141
Stoppielli Marta P345, P373, P1051, P1226
Stoyanova Stanislava P1873
Strada Maruska P2455
Strippoli Marie-Pierre P715
Strohmer Douglas P2265
Struzzo Pierluigi P2354
Stylianou Antrea M. P2218
Stylianoy Antrea M. P2053
Suárez-Coalla Paz P1381, P1439
Sücūllü Karadağ Yeşim P2579
Sugawara Masumi P693, P2219
Sugimoto Yoko P607
Sugimura Shinichiro P975
Sugioka Masanori P1947
Sullman Mark J.M. P656, P658
Sümer H. Canan P1717
Sun Jerry Chih-Yuan P2375
Sung Li-kuo P1961
Supriyadi Aliyaturrahmah P2225
Sutou Naoko P1945
Suzuki Masashi P331
Suzuki Takashi P2028
Svedholm-Häkkinen Annika P75
Svegzda Algimantas P2066
Svynarenko Radion P2135
Świątek Agata Hiacynta P2127
Swider Karolina P1566
Symeou Maria P319
Szałachowski Roman P2127
Szcześniak Małgorzata P2127
Szczygiel Dorota P175, P1957
Tabernero Carmen P1056, P1059
Tabernero Carmen P1054
Tagaya Hirokuni P2209
Taghilo Sadegh P2100
Tagini Angela P2625, P2634
Tagliazucchi Simona P710
Tahara Seiya P2466
Takagi Aya P686
Takahashi Kiyoshi P1991

Shevchenko Nataliia P317
Shi Dexin P1570
Shibui Susumu P1505
Shidlovski Daniella P422
Shimazaki Kan P184, P1052
Shimizu Masuharu P307
Shimomura Atsuko P604
Shin Hyun-Kyun P130, P401
Shin Jongho P2415
Shinohara Kazuyuki P1796
Shinohara Yuka P1761
Shiomura Kimihiro P917, P921
Shoji Ichiko P1956, P2417, P2508
Shooli Bandarrigi Zadeh Somaye P3210
Shorokhova Valeria P432
Shukhlova Yulia P1951
Si Wei P269, P599
Siegk Johanna P1634
Sierra Athamaica P360
Sifuentes Osornio José P2146
Sigurjonsson Jon P2195
Silva Carlos F. P2490
Silva Marta A. I. P2027
Silva Rita R. P2467
Simane-Vigante Laura P683
Simbula Gian Maria P2034
Simionescu Marilena P828
Simonelli Alessandra P1110
Simonelli Luisa P1078
Sımsek Omer Faruk P2270
Šinkariova Liuda P322, P2073
Sitnikov Valery P1882
Siu Angela P193
Sivilli Domenico Franco P2571
Sixsmith Andrew P1481
Slavinskaitė Aurelija P938
Slebarska Katarzyna P865
Slesareva Jelena P2912
Smeraldi Enrico P180
Smetanova Iuliia P3180
Smiková Eva P665
Smith-Etxeberria Klara P1625
Soares Cristina Sandra P2490, P2936
Sobol-Kwapinska Malgorzata P384
Soccol Jaqueline P1921
Social Relationships Study Team P1559, P1561
Sodi Tholene P2409
Sofía-Vilte Luz P2227
Sofuoğlu Zeynep P1500
Song Hairong P1570
Sonoda Natsumi P661
Sorrentino Carmelina P539
Sosa Correa Manuel P2201
Soubelet Iduzki P1728
Sousa Vanda P3170, P3173

2319

POSTERS

INDEX

Topa Gabriela P1183
Toprak Handan P728
Toril Barrera Pilar P475
Torres Alejandro P1320
Torres Beltrán Xochitl Karina P3041
Torres William P3113
Tórres Xochitl Karina P1325
Tortone Alberto P1675
Tosun Leman Pınar P1621
Toupin Jean P329
Toyota Hiroshi P611
Trbojevic Jovana P1473, P1537
Trindade Melina P1921
Trisolini Daniela Carmen P2950
Trofimov Andrii P1538
Trommsdorff Gisela P1886
Troyanowskyj Oleksandr P684
Truzzi Anna P1796
Trzebińska Ewa P1151
Tseng Shian-Shyong P2375
Tsigou Panagiota P2306
Tsuchida Noriaki P897
Tsuchiya Hironobu P628
Tsutida Noriaki P604
Tumbarello Roberto P58
Tummino Vito P828
Tuna Ezgi P2347
Turati Chiara P2649, P2798
Tutzer Laura Nathalie P372
Tzamalouka Georgia P3052
Tziner Aharon P1455
Ubillos Silvia P1322
Uebuchi Hisasahi P1302
Ujas Justyna P1981
Ulfert Anna-Sophie P2056
Umeki Ippei P2466
Uragami Moe P975
Urakawa Maori P1409
Uras Selene P2034
Urbanaviciute Ieva P846
Urdapilleta Isabel P1685
Urfalıoğlu Fatma P1969
Utsumi Yurika P2402
Uyar Tuğba P2579
Uzuhashi Reiko P307
Uzumcuoglu Yesim P2147
Vaccarino Paolo P951
Vadillo Miguel A. P1516
Vais Rui P1233
Vaitkevicius Henrikas P2066
Vaiva Guillaume P544
Valcamonico Adriana P3218
Valencia Jose Francisco P1728
Valentim Gustavo P1818
Valenza Eloisa P2798

Takahashi Nobuko P604
Takashima Kazuki P1522
Takayanagi Shigemi P2001
Takuya Okamoto P2468
Taleghani Fariba P1398
Tamai Ryuichi P2359
Tamm Maria P2341
Tanaka Kenshiro P2348
Tang Ming-ming P205
Tang Rongxiang P1531
Tang Yi-Yuan P1530, P1531
Tarquinio Cyril P1900
Tartter Vivien P2195
Tas Cumbur P2134
Taş Cumhur P1909
Taşfiliz Duygu P2833
Tassi Fulvio P1004
Tatsumi Tomonori P95
Tavalaeyan Fahime P1770, P1773
Tazebay İlkden P1931
Tazumi Tooru P346
Tekes Burcu P2147
Tekįnsav Sütcü Serap P2453
Telletxea Saioa P1322
Teramoto Takahiro P2057
Terao Takahiro P2388
Terasawa Takafumi P2480
Terekhina O.V. P1238
Terlizzi Monica P1453
Terry Robert P1570
Tesoro Viviana Maria P927
Testi Anna Maria P1940
Tettamanti Andrea P2107
Tezcan Özer Seydanur P2888
The BADAS Study Team P1481
Theis Leonie P2114
Themistocleous Nikki P727
Thewissen Viviane P957
Thorne Fiona P153
Timm Juliana P2163
Timoszyk-Tomczak Celina P2127
Timóteo Isabel P3051
Timpano Sportiello Marco P1904
Timpmann Saima P2341
Tirado Sonia P2711
Tirado-Santiago Giovanni P2232, P2237
Tłuściak-Deliowska Aleksandra P1425, P1427
Tobia Valentina P2625, P2634
Tocchi Gabriella P951
Todosijevic Bojan P2551
Toledo Christyne P3094
Tomo Rieko P216
Tomono Satoko P2385
Tomono Takanari P2276
Tonković Grabovac Maša P1065

2320

POSTERS

INDEX

Vodanović Kosić Ana P1412
Vollink Trijntje P304
von derGeest Marco P3052
Vusizi Foster P2409
Wajda Agata P869
Wakabayashi Sumino P1947
Wakao Yoshinori P2442
Wałachowska Karolina P869
Wallon Philippe P897
Wang Jinmin P984
Wang Jou-Yu P157
Wang Qian P189, P1045, P1047, P1075
Wang Yan P1530
Watanabe Hitomi P1959
Wawrziczny Emilie P280, P281
Web Kernaghan P1210
Webber Ilse P1630
Wegener Stephen P874
Wiest Dudley P1053
Wiest Grahamm P1053
Wing Yun-Kwok P1351
Winter Petra P2574
Wong Alan P2181
Wong Eugene P1053
Wong Faye P1053
Wong Justin P1053
Wright Christopher P329
Wright Kristi P562
Wronka Eligiusz P1566
Wu Chin-Chin P1955
Wu Hsin-Pei P1467
Wu Jen-Yi P425
Wu Li-Yun P233
Wu Nini P1075
Wylleman Paul P2688
Xie BaoXi P1988
Yağmurcu Yağmur P610
Yagmurlu Bilge P1932, P1935
Yamada Mayo P907, P972
Yamada Miho P737, P244
Yamada Tsuyoshi P737, P244
Yamada Yuki P2068
Yamaguchi Hiroyuki P1984, P2185, P2443
Yamaguchi Saki P1973
Yamakawa Kimiko P1713, P1714
Yamamoto Kentano P2068
Yamamoto Masayo P747
Yamamoto Miwa P246
Yamaura Kazuho P2390
Yang Kang-lin P47
Yang Meiyu P1851, P1894, P1961
Yarmohamadian Ahamad P1292
Yasin Şenyurt Ahmet P2448
Yat Fan Siu Nicolson P2098
Yato Yuko P897

Valickas Gintautas P697
Vallar Giuseppe P2785
Vallerand Robert J. P1122, P1141
Vallet Fanny P939
Valmara Baraldo Lucia P2458
van de Ven Vincent P420
Van Eeden Chrizanne P464
Van Eeden Elize S. P463
Van Heerden Ariana P1578
van Os Jim P420
van-der Hofstadt Carlos P2711
Vannucci Manila P1976
Vanutelli Maria Elide P1208
Varanda Cristina P2584
Varlık Cenk P1906, P2136
Varvaricheva Yana P2777
Vasić Aleksandar P1766, P1768
Vasilaki Efmorfia P1087
Vasilenko Viсtoria P652, P679
Vasiliou Vasilis P2247
Vasiliu Cristinel P1455
Vasin Georgy P2061
Vasquez Eduardo A. P1805
Vázquez José Juan P1071
Veas Alejandro P2419
Vecchio Luca P2339, P2455
Vega Gea Esther María P2980
Vega-Carrasquillo Frances M. P2232, P2237
Vegni Elena P1754, P1219, P2038
Velasco-Matus Pedro Wolfgang P2769
Vellisca Gonzalez María Yolanda P1752
Vellisca Yolanda P2062, P2070, P2284
Venditti Francesca P1452
Venturella Irene P1214
Venuti Paola P485, P1175, P1928
Verbrugge Sara P106
Verdiani Tfouni Leda P1008
Verteramo Mauro P2051
Verusio Claudio P2047
Vettori Nadia P421
Vianna Glaucia Regina P896
Vidnere Mara P2249, P2318
Vieira Mauro Luiz P903
Villanueva Blasco Víctor José P1748, P1752,
P2070, P2280
Villanueva Víctor J. P1586, P2062, P2284,
P2422
Villaplana Garcia Maria P486
Vincent Chiasson P1647
Vinogradov Oleg P2830
Violani Cristiano P2578, P2979
Visagie Lisa P1629
Vitrano Enza P2397
Vivas Andrea P360
Vlasova Olena P142, P2065

2321

POSTERS

INDEX

Zurma Serena P1601
Zych Kamila P869

Yen Chih-Long P1380
Yeşįl Sevtap P2853
Yianna Glaucia Regina P896
Yilmaz Ahmet P2368, P3202
Yilmaz Onurcan P3140
Yilmaz Selin P1443
Yoon YoSun P2292
Yorulmaz Orcun P1284
Yoshida Ayano P109
Yoshida Etsuko P1464
Yoshida Fujio P490
Yoshida Koki P2268
Yoshida Takuya P2359
Yoshida Toshikazu P2359
Yoshihara Katsue P2557
Yoshino Iwao P974
Yoshioka Mariko P1648
Yoshitake Kumiko P1409
Yoshitake Takashi P1687
Yoshizawa Hiroyuki P2359
Yu Shih-Jou P2375
Yu Shu-Hua P298, P339
Yüce Selvi Ümran P1717
Yuk YoungSun P34
Yuksel Merve P1414
Yunesi Flora P477
Zagumny Matthew P1936
Zamalijeva Olga P837
Zamami Airi P2217
Zanatta Juliana P1636
Zanda Monica P1064
Zanetti Maria Assunta P633, P636, P1067
Zanlungo Gabriele P3245
Zanobio Maria Ester P2856
Zarbo Cristina P1368
Zatorski Mateusz P1569
Zatti Sonia P2074
Zawadzka Anna Maria P1859
Zegarra Valdivia Jonathan Adrian P3064, P3077
Zelitchenko Alexander P1360
Želvienė Paulina P787, P938, P1066, P2789
Zhebrowsky Andrey P2263
Zieba Mariusz P716, P720
Zinovyеva Elena P2152
Ziolkowska Anna P2764
Zitelli Graziella P2651
Zito Margherita P1654
Zivny Petr P1185
Živoder Ivana P1412
Zlatanović Ljubiša P2799, P3143
Zotov Mikhail P2052
Zotovic Marija P1473, P1537
Zubieta Elena P1321
Zukauskaite Irena P228, P2868
Zupancic Maja P647

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ABSTRACT BOOK

PRE-CONGRESS
WORKSHOP

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PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOP

TRAUMA AND MENTAL HEALTH: ADVANCES IN EMDR THERAPY
Isabel Fernandez, Psychotraumatology Research Center, Milano - Italy; EMDR Italy Association –
President Elect EMDR Europe.

EMDR has demonstrated effectiveness in treating chronic PTSD and old trauma memories that can underlie
most mental disorders. The goal of EMDR treatment is to address past, present and future issues related to
traumatic events in order to reprocess them. Once these issues are desensitized and reprocessed, usually posttraumatic symptoms show significant remission. Furthermore, clients report behavioral change and posttraumatic growth.
A promising field of EMDR is the application with population exposed to early neglect and interpersonal
trauma. EMDR therapy can be effective not only with “A” criteria trauma, but also for “early relational
traumas” according to scientific research and several randomized studies. According to both Internal
Working Model and Adaptive Information Processing model, negative beliefs, emotions and sensations
related to the chronic stress linked to experiences of domestic violence, physical, sexual or psychological
abuse, rejection and neglect, may be dysfunctionally stored in memory networks and can contribute to
mental disorders. During the presentation results of research on changes after EMDR treatment from a
neurophysiological, clinical and clients subjective reports will be shown.
Learning Objectives:
1.
Have information on the last research on trauma and its impact on mental and physical health;
2.
Review the DSM V classification of disorders related to stress and trauma;
3.
Review evidence based treatment for trauma;
4.
Understand EMDR treatment for trauma, research and clinical application.

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