RESUMO -O objetivo deste estudo foi desenvolver uma Escala Multidimensional de Satisfação de Vida para Adolescentes (ESMVA). Participaram 425 adolescentes (224 meninos e 201 meninas), com idade média de 16,1 anos (DP=1,2). Os itens foram selecionados por meio de procedimentos de análise de componentes principais, e a versão final da ESMVA contou com 52 itens, distribuídos em sete componentes: Família, Self, Escola, Self Comparado, Não-violência, Auto-eficácia e Amizade. O resultado mostrou uma estrutura que explicou 54% da variância. A análise da consistência interna, medida pelos valores de alfa de Cronbach, foram adequadas para cada uma das subescalas, assim como para a escala total (α = 0,93). Evidências de validade foram obtidas também por meio de correlações com uma medida de auto-estima.Palavras-chave: bem-estar subjetivo; escala de satisfação de vida; adolescentes. Development and Preliminary Validation of a Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale for AdolescentsABSTRACT -The purpose of this study was to develop a Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale for Adolescents (MLSSA). Participants were 425 adolescents (224 boys and 201 girls) with a mean age of 16,1 years (SD=1,2) attending schools in the city of Santa Maria/RS. Items selection occurred on basis of the results from principal components analysis, and the final form of the MLSSA included 52 items, distributed over 7 factors: Family, Self, Compared Self, School, Non-violence, Selfefficacy and Friendship. The seven components explained 54% of the total variance. The coefficients of internal consistency were satisfactory for each subscale, as well as for the total scale (α=0,93). Evidences of validity were also obtained through a correlational analysis with a measure of Self-esteem.

RESUMOA avaliação psicológica é a prática do psicólogo por excelência, sendo fundamental que a formação contemple as necessidades e complexidades da atuação na área. Esta pesquisa identificou o perfil de professores e disciplinas de avaliação em cursos de graduação no país. Participaram 93 docentes (68% mulheres), de 13 estados, com idade média de 39,6 anos e experiência docente média de 16 semestres. Entre os resultados, observa-se que a maior parte dos professores tem mestrado (44,9%) ou doutorado (37%), atua em apenas uma instituição (68,5%) e exerce atividades profissionais além da docência que utilizam avaliação psicológica (68,5%). Houve queixas quanto à adequação das salas, material e horas para supervisão. Os resultados indicaram que uma boa parte dos docentes de avaliação psicológica tem experiências profissionais na área. As dificuldades no ensino da avaliação psicológica que já haviam sido apontadas em estudos anteriores foram encontradas, dado que reforça a importância de melhorias urgentes. Palavras-chave: avaliação psicológica; ensino da psicologia; formação do psicólogo. ABSTRACT -Psychological evaluation teaching in Brazil: Survey with teachers from different regionsPsychological assessment and evaluation is the core practice of psychologists, so it is essential that training fulfills the needs and complexities of working in the area. Congruent to previous studies that mapped its teaching, this study identified the profile of teachers and disciplines of psychological evaluation in Brazilian undergraduate courses. In total, 93 teachers participated (68% women) from 13 states, with an average age of 39.6 years and with average teaching experience of 16 semesters. Among the results, it was observed that most of the teachers have a masters (44.9%) or doctoral (37.0%) degree, work in only one institution (68.5%), and have professional activities aside from teaching that use psychological assessment (68.5%). The participants complained about inappropriate classroom spaces, materials and supervision hours. Results indicated that a majority of psychological evaluation teachers have professional experience in the area. Difficulties in evaluation teaching already noted in previous studies were observed, which reinforces the importance of urgent improvements. Keywords: psychological assessment; psychology teaching; psychologist education.RESUMEN -La enseñanza de la evaluación psicológica en Brasil: encuesta de maestros de diferentes regiones Evaluación psicológica es la práctica fundamental de psicólogos, por lo que es esencial que la formación cumple con las necesidades y complejidades del trabajo en el área. En continuidad con los estudios previos que asignan la enseñanza de la evaluación psicológica, este estudio identificó el perfil de los docentes y disciplinas de evaluación psicológica en los cursos de pregrado brasileños. Participaron 93 docentes (68% mujeres) de 13 estados, con una edad media de 39,6 años y la experiencia promedio de enseñanza de 16 semestres. Entre los resultados, se observó que la...

This study presents a systematic review of validity evidence for neuropsychological batteries. Studies published in international databases between 2005 and 2012 were examined. Considering the specificity of neuropsychological batteries, the aim of the study was to review the statistical analyses and procedures that have been used to validate these instruments. A total of 1,218 abstracts were read, of which 147 involved studies of neuropsychological batteries or tests that evaluated at least three cognitive processes. The full text of each article was analyzed according to publication year, focal instrument of the study, sample type, sample age range, characterization of the participants, and procedures and analyses used to provide evidence of validity. The results showed that the studies primarily analyzed patterns of convergence and divergence by correlating the instruments with other tests. Measures of reliability, such as internal consistency and test-retest reliability, were also frequently employed. To provide evidence of relationships between test scores and external criteria, the most common procedures were evaluations of sensitivity and specificity, and comparisons were made between contrasting groups. The statistical analyses frequently used were Receiver Operating Characteristic analysis, Pearson correlation, and Cronbach's alpha. We discuss the necessity of incorporating both classic and modern psychometric procedures and presenting a broader scope of validity evidence, which would represent progress in this field. Finally, we hope our findings will help researchers better plan the validation process for new neuropsychological instruments and batteries.

A juventude é caracterizada por importantes mudanças biológicas, psicológicas e sociais em que o indivíduo vivencia a conquista gradual da sua autonomia. Reconhecendo a juventude como uma importante etapa do ciclo vital, o presente estudo investigou indicadores de saúde mental e fatores de risco e de proteção, individuais e contextuais, em jovens universitários. Participaram do estudo 270 universitários (75,6% mulheres), com idades entre 18 e 24 anos (M = 20,3; DP = 1,87), provenientes de três diferentes estados brasileiros, os quais responderam a um protocolo composto por questionários padronizados. Os resultados indicaram que indivíduos com diagnóstico de depressão reportaram maiores níveis de afetos negativos, ansiedade e depressão. Além disso, os sintomas de depressão se correlacionaram negativamente com as variáveis individuais e contextuais que podem atuar como fatores de proteção para a saúde mental. Esses e outros resultados do presente estudo são discutidos com base na literatura.

The present study sought to provide evidence of criterion validity for the Benton Visual Retention Test by making comparisons between older adults with and without a possible diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The control group was composed of 50 older adults, and the clinical group was composed by 16 subjects. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed, including c 2 test, F and Wald statistics, t-test, analyses of covariance with a = .05, and effect size calculations. We used a sociodemographic data form, the Geriatric Depression Scale-15, and Mini Mental State Examination. Despite the small clinical sample size, the results pointed to evidence of validity for the Benton Visual Retention Test for Administration A (Memory) and Administration C (Copy). The clinical group had significantly poorer performance on most scores. These results also indicate important deficits in other neuropsychological functions in Alzheimer's disease.