ResumenEl propósito aquí es evaluar una tendencia decisional cuyos polos son la simple satisfacción hasta la maximización, y sus efectos eventuales sobre el bienestar subjetivo (B.S.), en sus componentes afectivo (felicidad) y cognitivo (satisfacción vital). Una muestra de 209 estudiantes de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Talca, respondió un cuestionario con cuatro instrumentos para medir maximización-satisfacción y B.S. Los resultados muestran diferencias significativas entre los participantes para el componente cognitivo -satisfacción vital-del B.S., donde quienes son satisfacedores tienen una mejor valoración de sus vidas que los maximizadores (t [194] = 3.28, p ≤ .05). También se encuentra una relación positiva entre la maximización y el pesar (r = .393). Se discuten estos resultados en relación a los hallazgos obtenidos internacionalmente y a algunas características de la sociedad chilena. Palabras clave: bienestar subjetivo, maximización, satisfacción, pesar. AbstractThe purpose of this research was to evaluate the decision making using maximal and satisficing approaches and their effects on subjective well-being, according to its emotional component (happiness) and its cognitive dimension (satisfaction with the life). A total of 209 undergraduate students answered four questionnaires to asses maximization, satisfaction, regret and subjective well-being. The result shows that there are significant differences between maximizers and satisficers as for the subjective well-being just in its cognitive component of vital satisfaction. The satisficers presents a better evaluation of their lives than the maximizers (t[ 194] = 3.28, p≤ .05) Finally a positive relation was found between maximizers and the tendency to express regret (r= .393). These finds are discussed in based to internationally ones. Key words: subjetive well-being, maximizers, satisficers, regret. IntroducciónChile es considerado un milagro económico con un ingreso per cápita de los más altos en la región y con tasas de crecimiento económico relativamente altas pero sus indicadores de bienestar subjetivo (B.S.) muestran que los chilenos tienen una satisfacción vital (S.V.) y económica baja, al igual que la salud, de modo que existen costos ocultos del crecimiento económico no reflejados en los indicadores de ingreso per cápita ni de desarrollo humano (Rojas, 2011), tal como se les mide habitualmente. La sociedad chilena fue diagnosticada en 1998 como una de 'malestar' (PNUD, 2010) caracterizada por una muy débil cohesión social, una muy alta desconfianza en las relaciones interpersonales, en dónde las personas experimentaban mucha incertidumbre respecto del futuro, de temor a no tener a quien recurrir en caso de necesidad, de no disponer de los recursos para afrontar enfermedades o problemas de su propia salud o la de sus hijos. Posteriormente y de modo convergente, estudiando la relación entre suicidio y Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) en Chile para los últimos 20 años, Moyano y Barría (2006) reportaron una correlación alta positi...

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There is a growing interest in psychology and social sciences to study happiness. Studies are predominantly of positivist epistemology where the concept typically is charged-ethicextensively, ignoring the meaning of happiness to people. To unravel this, an observational, descriptive, transversal study of phenomenographic approach and the corresponding method-emic-are reported here. A non-random sample of faculty and personal staff of a University consisting of 164 Chilean adults of both sexes responded voluntarily and anonymously to a brief survey about happiness and their responses were categorized and graphed respectively, with the help of the NVivo and Campstools programs. It was obtained that happiness has a structure of meanings made up of five conceptions: state, have, achievement, be, well-being which are described, and from which a definition of happiness is proposed and finally, a suggestion on how to continue research in this area.

ResumenLa mitad de la población mundial son trabajadores, por lo que invertir en políticas de salud hacia ellos es muy relevante. La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) insta a los estados miembros a generar planes de salud ocupacional evaluables para promover el bienestar de los trabajadores, para lo cual se requiere contar con instrumentos adecuados. Se estudian aquí propiedades psicométricas del instrumento para evaluar riesgo psicosocial SUSESO-ISTAS 21 versión breve (20 ítems), aplicado a 341 trabajadores hospitalarios (región del Maule, Chile), conjuntamente con la DASS21 (Depresión, Ansiedad y Estrés). La confiabilidad general es adecuada, reafirmando informes previos. Respecto de validez, cuatro de las cinco dimensiones de la versión breve no alcanzan valores psicométricos adecuados, no confirmándose la estructura factorial teorizada. Se obtiene apoyo a la validez convergente con DASS21. Se discute y propone acerca de lo psicométrico y sus usos eventuales. Palabras clave: Riesgo psicosocial, salud ocupacional, confiabilidad, SUSESO ISTAS 21 AbstractWorkers represent half of the world's population, so investing in public health policies aimed at them has enormous importance. The World Health Organization (WHO) urges member states to generate assessable occupational health plans that promote their wellbeing. The study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of ISTAS-SUSESO 21 short version (20 items), which is an instrument for assessing psychosocial risk developed for Chile. We performed reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis using structural equation model and convergent validity analysis with the DASS21 Scale (Depression, Anxiety and Stress) using a sample of 341 hospital employees in the region of Maule (Chile). Overall reliability is adequate, reaffirming previous reports. Regarding validity, four of five dimensions of the short version does not reach adequate psychometric values, and theorized factorial structure is not confirmed. We found support for convergent validity with DASS 21, and discussed the psychometric and its possible uses.

Resumen La presente exploración tiene por objetivo elaborar un mapa de caracterización de las primeras intervenciones psicosociales realizadas en la Región del Maule en ocasión del terremoto del 27 de febrero de 2010 en Chile. Se solicitó información a 40 organizaciones que eventualmente realizaron intervenciones en la Región del Maule y a 7 informantes claves. Fueron reportadas un total de 67 intervenciones de las que un 76,4% fueron realizadas en las comunas de Talca, Curicó y Constitución, y mayoritariamente por instituciones públicas (50,7%) y dirigidas a todo tipo de público (46,2%). Los tipos de intervención más comunes son las atenciones grupales (26,8%) y talleres (22,3%). Una de las principales dificultades fue obtener la información desde las organizaciones contactadas. La precariedad de las organizaciones para hacer frente a la catástrofe quedó evidenciada. No obstante, el relativamente reducido número de muertos indicaría que el trabajo educativo pre-catástrofe parece haber sido eficaz.

Maximizers attempt to find the best solution in decision-making, while satisficers feel comfortable with a good enough solution. Recent results pointed out some critical aspects of this decision-making approach and some concerns about its measurement and dimensional structure. In addition to the analysis of these aspects, we tested the possible mediational role of regret in this psychological process. The Maximization Inventory (MI; satisficing, decision difficulty, and alternative search), regret, and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were translated and adapted to Spanish in order to answer these issues with a Chilean sample. Validity and reliability analysis of the MI reports that only two dimensions of the MI have enough dimensional support (decision difficulty, alternative search). The tested structural model shows good fit of partial mediation effect of regret between decision difficulty and SWLS. At the same time, alternative search has a positive relation with SWLS. These results suggest that Regret becomes crucial for prescribing behavior to decision makers.

There is a lack of theoretical consensus about the decision-making process and particularly regarding the maximization construct. Recently, two conceptual approaches to maximization and their respective instruments were proposed. The first defines maximization as consisting of two dimensions, goal and strategy. The second differentiates between the two types of maximization according to the way an individual makes decisions, one is resolute and the other is fearful. Regarding the first approach, empirical goal and strategy relationships with emotional consequences on well-being and discomfort are unknown while deciding, while it is doubt whether the distinction proposed in the second approach also applies to the adult population and in contexts different from the European one. Empirical associations are evaluated here for each approach regarding indicators of malaise and well-being through a set of hypotheses. A sample of 624 Chilean adults of both sexes (20 to 70 years old) answered eight instruments on maximization, its components and types, and well-being and malaise. The results for both approaches show greater associations with rates of malaise than well-being. The results for the first approach show a more intense association with indices of malaise and well-being for strategy than goal. In the second approach, these associations are stronger and greater for fearful maximization than for resolute. The results contribute by increasing the understanding of the maximization construct by simultaneously showing that the increment in the strategy search for alternatives and the fearful style of maximization are directly associated with difficulty in deciding and regret.