Alejandra Caqueo-Urízar
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 164627 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Alejandra Caqueo-Urízar |
| PRENOMES | Alejandra |
| SOBRENOME | Caqueo-Urízar |
| ASSINATURA | CAQUEO-URÍZAR A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Tarapacá |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4614-8380 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 53 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 30 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 53 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2006 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Translation and Psychometric Validation of the Teachers’ Beliefs and Intentions Questionnaire (TBIQ) in Chilean Early Childhood Education
The Teachers’ Beliefs and Intentions Questionnaire (TBIQ) assesses educators’ beliefs and intentions regarding the importance of sensitive interactions with young children. Understanding these beliefs is particularly relevant in contemporary educational contexts where teacher–child interactions are viewed as central to children’s learning and development. Despite its use in several countries, there is no validated Spanish version available. This …
Indigenous Women Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
Social Cognition and Quality of Life in Chilean Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Introduction: To examine whether deficits in social cognition (SC) are associated with poorer schizophrenia-related quality of life (SQoL) through psychological distress (PD) in adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and to outline implications for community mental health and recovery-oriented care. Methods: We studied 175 outpatients (58% male; M age = 41.1) with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Patients completed the GEOPTE Social Cogni…
Children and Adolescents’ Perception of Neighborhood Insecurity and Mental Health
Resilience Studies in the Chilean Population
The resilience portfolio model could provide an integrative perspective on resilience. To date, there is no review of the literature resilience, and the other concepts included in the resilience portfolio model, in the Chilean context. Thus, the aim of this paper is to map the available literature on resilience and other concepts associated with the resilience portfolio model in Chilean studies. Considering guidelines of the PRISMA-ScR framework,…
The influence of social determinants and 5Cs of positive youth development on the mental health of Chilean adolescents
This study analyzes the influence of social determinants (SD) and positive youth development (PYD) on the mental health (MH) of Chilean adolescents. A non-experimental, cross-sectional, correlational-explanatory design was used to analyze data from 612 adolescents (43.46% male and 56.54% female), aged between 11 and 19 years (M = 14.92, SD = 1.50). The assessed SD variables included parental educational level, family affluence, gender, migratory …
Problemas externalizantes antes y después de la pandemia de Covid-19 en estudiantes del norte de Chile
Background: This study sought to analyze differences in externalizing problems among adolescents in northern Chile in a pandemic context. Method: A recurrent cross-sectional design was used. The sample consisted of 475 students from educational establishments in the city of Arica, aged between 12 and 18 years. Externalizing mental health problems were measured before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The findings indicate a decrease in ag…
The 5Cs of positive youth development
Effective approaches to addressing mental health challenges faced by adolescents require a deep understanding of the factors contributing to optimal development, well-being, and prosperity. From the perspective of Positive Youth Development (PYD), this study proposes to examine the relationship between the 5Cs of PYD (Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, and Caring) and symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and emotional distress amo…
Unequal effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on researchers
The adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on scientific work and outputs have been a growing global concern after significant and varied effects have been reported in the United States and Europe. Looking to gain insight into the impact of the pandemic in Latin America, we designed and administered an anonymous online survey to researchers based in Chile or Colombia. The survey was implemented in July–August 2020, as the continent was declared…
The Effects of Social Determinants and Resilience on the Mental Health of Chilean Adolescents
The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of social determinants (i.e., gender, educational vulnerability, and socioeconomic status) and resilience on the mental health of Chilean adolescents in pre-, during, and post-COVID-19 pandemic contexts. The study included a group of 684 students, ranging in age from 12 to 18 years, who were attending educational institutions in the city of Arica. The Child and Adolescent Assessment System (SEN…
Internalizing Problems and Resilience in Primary School Students in Low and High Socioeconomic Vulnerability Establishments in Chile
BACKGROUND: The processes involved in this study were 2-fold. First, we analyzed the levels of resilience and internalized problems (defined as group of emotional symptoms) in children aged 9 to 12 years. Second, we examined whether the relationship between them varies according to the low or high vulnerability of school communities. METHODS: About 1460 students from schools in northern Chile participated. A total of 52.6% were girls, and 47.4% w…
Well-Being and Mental Health in Teachers
The impact of the pandemic on teachers' mental health has also been an important issue. The aim of the study was to analyze the vital impact of COVID-19, spirituality, and the use of social-emotional strategies on teacher well-being, mediated by mental health. The sample was non-random, inviting all teachers in a city North of Chile to participate in the study. The sample consisted of 624 teachers. A total of 74.4% were women and 25.6% were men. …
The Mediating Role of Contextual Problems and Sensation Seeking in the Association between Substance Use and Mental Health in Adolescents from Northern Chile
Substance use is a risk behavior that has been associated with adverse mental health outcomes in adolescence. The aim of this study was to determine the relation between behavioral problems, emotional problems, and substance use as well as the mediating role of contextual problems and sensation seeking in this relation. A cross-sectional study of 2277 adolescents from Northern Chile was conducted. The System for the Evaluation of Children and Ado…
Mental Health in Indigenous Children and Adolescents
Effects of Recovery Measures on Internalized Stigma in Patients Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
Assessment of Early Childhood Mental Health in Immigrant and Local Children in Chile
Little is known about mental health during early childhood and differences in mental health problems between migrant and local preschool children in Chile. This research aimed to study the early mental health of children and disparities in mental health indicators between immigrant and local children in the context of a middle-income country. Parents and teachers assessed immigrant (n = 120) and non-immigrant (n = 383) children between 3 and 4 ye…
Integration, Social Competence and Life Satisfaction
Subjective Well-Being of Children and Adolescents from Ethnic Minorities in Chile
Religion Involvement and Substance Use Problems in Schoolchildren in Northern Chile
1) Background: Religious involvement and spirituality have proven to be sources of well-being for individuals at different moments in life and are also associated with a decrease in depression, anxiety, and substance use. Therefore, these could be protective factors against stressful conditions and contribute to mental health. The aim of the present study was to analyze the relationship between religious involvement and substance use among studen…
Public Policy Responses to Address the Mental Health Consequences of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Objectives: This paper reviews the mental health policies that have been implemented in Chile in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the international context of countries' responses. Even before the start of the pandemic, there were significant barriers to access mental health services in Chile, coupled with a scenario of nationwide social unrest and protests that questioned the legitimacy of public institutions; now the rapidly worsening outb…
Self‐esteem in adolescents with learning difficulties
This study aimed to evaluate the association between learning difficulties and self‐esteem in adolescents in northern Chile. The study sample comprised 116 students aged 13–17 years from government‐subsidized schools. The Child and Adolescent Assessment System (SENA) was used to measure the variables considered in this study. The results showed that learning and school problems were able to predict 16% ( F = 6.416; p = .000; R 2 a = 0.16) of self…
Civil disorder, authority credibility and public health
Relationship between Everyday Discrimination and Substance Use among Adolescents in Northern Chile
Substance use is a public health problem that affects the normal physical, neurological, and psychological development of adolescents. Apparently, discrimination is an important variable for explaining the initiation and continued use of alcohol and marijuana. Since most research focused on discrimination based on factors, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender faced by minority groups, studies on discrimination faced by the gener…
Effects of Resilience and Acculturation Stress on Integration and Social Competence of Migrant Children and Adolescents in Northern Chile
Migration in Chile has increased exponentially in recent years, with education being one of the main focuses of attention in this cultural transformation. Integration and social competence in the migrant population are determined by several factors. The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential effects of resilience and acculturation stress on the levels of integration and social competence in migrant students in Northern Chile. In total, 29…
Bienestar Psicológico Y Estrategias De Aculturación en Inmigrantes Afrocolombianos en El Norte De Chile
espanolEn Chile, el fenomeno de la inmigracion es un tema de relevancia nacional. Las estrategias de ajuste al nuevo ambiente social afectan el bienestar psicologico (BP) en el proceso migratorio. El objetivo de este estudio es describir las estrategias de aculturacion que los inmigrantes afro-colombianos utilizan, y su relacion con el BP. Se aplicaron las escalas de BP y de estrategias de aculturacion a 186 personas inmigrantes de nacionalidad c…
Ethnic Identity as a Mediator of the Relationship between Discrimination and Psychological Well-Being in South—South Migrant Populations
There is abundant evidence about the negative impact of discrimination on well-being, but less research on factors that can reduce this negative effect, mainly focused on North American samples and with incipient development on South-South migration. The objective of this research was to analyze the effect of ethnic identity on the relationship between the experience of racial and ethnic discrimination and psychological well-being in Colombian im…
Discrimination and Health
There is not much evidence on the effects of south-south migration and its consequences on physical and mental health. Our objective was to examine the mediating role of Acculturative Stress in the association between ethnic discrimination and racial discrimination with physical and mental health. This research is a non-experimental, analytical, cross-sectional study. A total of 976 adult Colombian migrants living in Chile were interviewed. We us…
Validation of the brief scale for the evaluation of acculturation stress in migrant population (Ebea)
Background Acculturation stress is associated with poorer physical and mental health and a lower level of psychological well-being. The causes of acculturation stress are diverse, but most are similar in the migrant population. Despite the importance of evaluating this variable, few studies have reported culturally adapted and validated instruments for specific populations. Based on this, the aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric pro…
Integration, Social Competence and Life Satisfaction
Do Cultural Values Affect Quality of Life Evaluation
Religion Involvement and Substance Use Problems in Schoolchildren in Northern Chile
1) Background: Religious involvement and spirituality have proven to be sources of well-being for individuals at different moments in life and are also associated with a decrease in depression, anxiety, and substance use. Therefore, these could be protective factors against stressful conditions and contribute to mental health. The aim of the present study was to analyze the relationship between religious involvement and substance use among studen…
Understanding the Relationship between Preschool Teachers’ Well-Being, Interaction Quality and Students’ Well-Being
Ethnic identity and life satisfaction in indigenous adolescents
Ethnic Identity and Collective Self-Esteem Mediate the Effect of Anxiety and Depression on Quality of Life in a Migrant Population
Migration processes can often trigger negative interactions with the context, generating problems in both the physical and mental health of migrants, which have an impact on both their well-being and their quality of life. In this framework, the research aimed to assess the mediating effect of ethnic identity and collective self-esteem on the inverse relationship between mental health problems and quality of life. Data were collected from 908 fir…
Effect of Positive Social Interaction on the Psychological Well-being in South American Immigrants in Chile
Afecta la forma de puntuación la estructura factorial del GHQ-12? Estudio exploratorio en estudiantes iberoamericanos
El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar si el sistema de puntuación del Cuestionario de Salud General (GHQ-12) puede alterar la estructura factorial del instrumento. El método utilizado consideró a 1.972 estudiantes universitarios, correspondientes a 9 países iberoamericanos. Se realizó un modelamiento con ecuaciones estructurales para 1, 2, y 3 factores latentes. Dentro de cada tipo de estructura se analizó el mecanismo de puntuación de las preg…
Entre Lo Aymara Y Lo Chileno
Los autores ofrecen un análisis del proceso de génesis y de la posterior implementación de una herramienta metodológica fundamental en la fase constitutiva de un estudio interdisciplinar en relación con el bienestar psicológico de niños de origen aymara en contextos de escolarización en la ciudad de Arica, en el norte de Chile.Esta zona se caracteriza por situaciones interculturales bastante marcadas entre lo que, de manera simplificada, se podrí…
Satisfaction with Mental Health Services in a Latin American Community of Carers of Patients with Schizophrenia
Burden of Care in Families of Patients with Schizophrenia
Effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention for reducing burden in latin american families of patients with schizophrenia
Satisfaction with Mental Health Services in a Latin American Community of Carers of Patients with Schizophrenia
Coping Strategies in Aymara Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia
Typology of schizophrenic symptoms and quality of life in patients and their main caregivers in northern Chile
BACKGROUND: Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder characterized by the presence of both 'positive' and 'negative' symptoms that affect the essential functions through which a person gains his or her sense of individuality and capacity for independent functioning. AIMS: To describe the typology of schizophrenic symptoms and their relationship to quality of life in patients with schizophrenia and their main caregivers. METHODS: Participants we…
Do Cultural Values Affect Quality of Life Evaluation
Mental health of indigenous school children in Northern Chile
BACKGROUND: Anxiety and depressive disorders occur in all stages of life and are the most common childhood disorders. However, only recently has attention been paid to mental health problems in indigenous children and studies of anxiety and depressive disorders in these children are still scarce. This study compares the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms in Aymara and non-Aymara children. Among the Aymara children, the study examines t…
Psychometric properties of the spanish language version of the stress in children questionnaire (SiC)
This study describes an analysis of the psychometric properties of a Spanish language version of the Stress in Children (SiC) questionnaire. A group of Chilean school children was evaluated. The results show a tested version of the mentioned questionnaire which consists of 16 items distributed across two factors (emotional well-being and sources of distress). Internal consistency indices (Cronbach's alpha-coefficients) were high. It is concluded …
Entre Lo Aymara Y Lo Chileno
Los autores ofrecen un análisis del proceso de génesis y de la posterior implementación de una herramienta metodológica fundamental en la fase constitutiva de un estudio interdisciplinar en relación con el bienestar psicológico de niños de origen aymara en contextos de escolarización en la ciudad de Arica, en el norte de Chile.Esta zona se caracteriza por situaciones interculturales bastante marcadas entre lo que, de manera simplificada, se podrí…
Beliefs about the causes of schizophrenia among Aymara and non-Aymara patients and their primary caregivers in the Central–Southern Andes
AIM: The aim of this study is to investigate differences in the beliefs about the causes of schizophrenia between Aymara and non-Aymara patients with schizophrenia and their primary caregivers. Ethnic background plays an important role in the formation of beliefs regarding the causes of schizophrenia, and there have been no prior studies on such beliefs among the Aymara, an indigenous community with a population of about 2 million people living i…
Subjective perceptions of cognitive deficits and their influences on quality of life among patients with schizophrenia
Comparing Family Functionality Perception Between Non-aymara and Indigenous Aymara Families in Northern Chile
We compared perception of family functioning in a sample ( N = 1,496) of Aymara and non-Aymara parents and children living in Arica, Chile. The children were aged from 9 to 15 years and were recruited from the 5th to 8th grades of 9 elementary schools (4 public, 5 government-subsidized private schools) serving lower socioeconomic areas. Participants completed the Family Functioning Test (FF-SIL), which consists of 14 events or characteristics tha…
Do Personal Resources Influence Health-Related Quality of Life for People Receiving Hemodialysis Treatment in Latin America
We used the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Survey and Chronic Illness Resources Survey to determine the personal resources that influence health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of 128 individuals receiving treatment for end-stage renal disease in Antofagasta, Chile. The results showed that personal and community resources protect against disability and physical deterioration among individuals receiving hemodialysis. Further, these resources had a…
Afecta la forma de puntuación la estructura factorial del GHQ-12? Estudio exploratorio en estudiantes iberoamericanos
El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar si el sistema de puntuación del Cuestionario de Salud General (GHQ-12) puede alterar la estructura factorial del instrumento. El método utilizado consideró a 1.972 estudiantes universitarios, correspondientes a 9 países iberoamericanos. Se realizó un modelamiento con ecuaciones estructurales para 1, 2, y 3 factores latentes. Dentro de cada tipo de estructura se analizó el mecanismo de puntuación de las preg…
Social Well-Being Among Colombian and Peruvian Immigrants in Northern Chile
Needs of Patients with Schizophrenia Among an Ethnic Minority Group in Latin America
Discriminación percibida en escolares migrantes en el Norte de Chile
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Differences on Quality of Life of Patients with Schizophrenia
The aim of the study is to explore the variation on patient's Quality of Life (QoL) across three Latin-Americans countries. The study included 253 stabilized outpatients with schizophrenia from three Mental Health Services in Bolivia (N = 83), Chile (N = 85) and Peru (N = 85). Patients' were assessed using Schizophrenia Quality of Life Questionnaire (SQoL18). We collected socio-demographic information and clinical data, while recognizing the cult…
Prevalencia de sintomatología ansiosa y depresiva en migrantes colombianos en Chile
BACKGROUND: Migratory processes may affect mental health. Data on the health status of migrants are necessary for an adequate public health approach. AIM: To describe the prevalence of anxious and depressive symptoms in Colombian migrants living in Chile and to compare it with the Chilean population. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Beck and BDI scales for depression and BAI anxiety scale were applied to 1,932 participants living in Arica, Antofagasta and S…
Mental health and the Covid-19 pandemic in Chile
With one of the highest testing rates of COVID-19 in Latin America, Chile continues to record low mortality rates from the disease. Several measures such as curfews, cancellation of large gatherings, and closure of schools and businesses have been implemented. Against the backdrop of high levels of alcohol/substance abuse, mental health disorders, and inequalities across Chile, it is likely that levels of stress and anxiety will peak during the C…
Mental Health in Immigrant Children and Adolescents in Northern Chile Mental Health in Immigrant Children and Adolescents
Effect of Positive Social Interaction on the Psychological Well-being in South American Immigrants in Chile
Public Policy Responses to Address the Mental Health Consequences of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Objectives: This paper reviews the mental health policies that have been implemented in Chile in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the international context of countries' responses. Even before the start of the pandemic, there were significant barriers to access mental health services in Chile, coupled with a scenario of nationwide social unrest and protests that questioned the legitimacy of public institutions; now the rapidly worsening outb…
Self‐esteem in adolescents with learning difficulties
This study aimed to evaluate the association between learning difficulties and self‐esteem in adolescents in northern Chile. The study sample comprised 116 students aged 13–17 years from government‐subsidized schools. The Child and Adolescent Assessment System (SENA) was used to measure the variables considered in this study. The results showed that learning and school problems were able to predict 16% ( F = 6.416; p = .000; R 2 a = 0.16) of self…
Civil disorder, authority credibility and public health
Psychology (44 obras) · Psychiatry (33 obras) · Medicine (30 obras) · Mental health (25 obras) · Clinical Psychology (21 obras) · Clinical Psychology (17 obras) · Developmental psychology (17 obras) · Geography (16 obras) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (15 obras) · Political science (14 obras)