Veterans are at a greater risk for suicide compared to the general population. Suicide risk further increases for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide (IPTS) states that a combination of higher perceived burden and lower thwarted belonging increases risk for suicidal ideation (SI), and when SI is present, higher acquired capability for suicide (ACFS) increases risk for suicide attempt. The IPTS is well supported in samples of the general population, but understudied in military samples. The current study tested the IPTS, using PTSD severity in place of perceived burden, and bothersomeness of negative social support (BNSS) and satisfaction of positive social support (SPSS) in place of thwarted belonging, and the original measure of ACFS in 290 military service members/veterans. We observed that higher PTSD and BNSS and lower SPSS were associated with SI and higher suicide risk. BNSS demonstrated a nearly equivalent association to both SI and total suicide risk compared to SPSS. Neither the combined effect of PTSD severity and BNSS/SPSS on SI nor the combined effect of PTSD severity, BNSS/SPSS and ACFS on suicide risk were significant. Findings suggest that PTSD and SPSS/BNSS may not be useful variables for testing the IPTS, but that they are useful individually to assess suicidal behavior. Moreover, given the nearly equivalent association of BNSS and SPSS with suicide risk observed in the current study, clinicians and researchers should attend to both the positive and negative facets of social support in place of measuring only aspects of positive social support.

Thesis (Ph.D. in Nursing) -- University of Colorado Denver, 2007. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 146-157). Free to UCD affiliates. Online version available via ProQuest Digital Dissertations;

Orientador: Fabio Luiz Mialhe / Dissertação (mestrado profissional) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-28T00:03:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Simpriano_DeniseCristinaAceitunoBraulio_M.pdf: 2596689 bytes, checksum: 75e83ef63975f90568d93da3e5e932d6 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015 / Resumo: A educação em saúde é de extrema importância para a promoção da saúde bucal da população, sendo pré-requisito importante para motivar mudanças nos comportamentos em saúde e o desenvolvimento de hábitos saudáveis nas pessoas. Esta dissertação, composta por dois estudos, identificou e discutiu as evidências científicas da utilização da Teoria do Comportamento Planejado (TCP) e da Estratégia da Implementação das Intenções na área da saúde bucal, bem como investigou a efetividade da aplicação da estratégia da Implementação das Intenções em relação à estratégia educativa tradicional, nos comportamentos, conhecimentos e índices clínicos em saúde bucal de crianças em idade escolar. Para o primeiro estudo, realizou-se uma revisão da literatura de artigos científicos publicados nas bases de dados Bireme (BVS), PubMed (versão Medline) e Scielo no período de janeiro de 1991 a julho de 2015, utilizando-se os descritores, em inglês e português, theory of planned behavior, oral health (teoria do comportamento planejado, saúde bucal), implementation intentions, oral health (implementação das intenções, saúde bucal). Após a seleção dos estudos, estes foram separados em três grupos segundo a utilização das teorias citadas na área de saúde bucal: a) utilização da TCP; b) utilização da Implementação de Intenções; c) estudos com associação de ambas as teorias. Levando-se em consideração as evidências existentes na literatura científica, conclui-se que estas teorias psicológicas podem ajudar os pesquisadores/profissionais de saúde a predizerem e a mudarem comportamentos preventivos em saúde bucal. Entretanto, pesquisas adicionais são necessárias para se testar a efetividade das mesmas em outros comportamentos em saúde bucal, em outras faixas etárias e tempos de seguimento maiores. No segundo estudo, foi realizado um ensaio clínico randomizado em duas escolas municipais do município de Agudos-SP, cuja amostra foi composta de 160 crianças, de 7 a 10 anos de idade, divididas em três grupos: controle (GC), intervenção 1 (GI1) e intervenção 2 (GI2). No início do estudo, foram coletados dados sobre o índice de placa (IP) e de sangramento gengival (ISG), bem como sobre conhecimentos em saúde bucal das crianças, e todos os grupos participaram de palestras educativas e escovação individual supervisionada. Aos grupos GI1 e GI2, adicionalmente, foi aplicada a estratégia da implementação das intenções para auxiliá-los na realização do comportamento de escovar os dentes pelo menos 3 vezes ao dia, sendo que, no GI2 aplicou-se a estratégia da implementação das intenções colaborativa com os pais para a efetivação do comportamento. As crianças foram acompanhadas aos 30, 60 e 120 dias. Ao final do acompanhamento foram verificadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas em relação ao IP, ISG e conhecimentos em saúde bucal entre as crianças do GC em relação aos grupos intervenção GI1 e GI2. Conclui-se que apesar das três intervenções terem sido efetivas quanto ao IP, ISG e conhecimentos em saúde bucal, o uso de teorias psicológicas aliada às intervenções educativas em saúde, pode apresentar maior impacto na saúde bucal, tanto sobre aspectos clínicos como cognitivos, do que estratégias tradicionais baseadas apenas no aumento de conhecimentos / Abstract: The health education it is of utmost importance for the promotion of oral health of the population and it is important prerequisite to motivate changes in health behaviors and the development of healthy habits in people. This dissertation, consists of two studies, identified and discussed the scientific evidence of the use Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Strategy of Implementation Intentions in the area of oral health, as well as investigating the effectiveness of the strategy Implementation Intentions regarding traditional educational strategy, in the behaviors, knowledge and clinical indices in oral health of schoolchildren. For the first study, carried out a scientific literature review of articles published in the Bireme databases (BVS), PubMed (Medline version) and Scielo from january 1991 to july 2015, using the descriptors in english and portuguese, theory of planned behavior, oral health (teoria do comportamento planejado, saúde bucal), implementation intentions, oral health (implementação das intenções, saúde bucal). After the selection of studies, these were divided into three groups according to the use of the theories mentioned in the oral health: a) use of TPB; b) use of Implementation Intentions; c) association studies of both theories. Taking into account the available evidence in the scientific literature, it is concluded that these psychological theories can help researchers / health professionals to predict and change behavior in preventive oral health. However, additional research is needed to test the effectiveness of the same in other behaviors in oral health in other age groups and larger follow-up times. In the second study, we performed a randomized clinical trial in two municipal schools in the city of Agudos-SP, whose sample consisted of 160 children, 7 to 10 years old, divided into three groups: control (CG), intervention 1 (IG1) and intervention 2 (IG2). At baseline, data were collected on the plaque index (PI) and gingival bleeding (GBI), as well as knowledge of oral health of children, and all groups attended educational lectures and individual supervised brushing. To IG1 and IG2 groups additionally was applied to strategy implementation intentions to assist them in making the behavior of brushing your teeth at least three times a day, and in IG2 applied to the implementation intentions strategy collaborative with parents for the realization of behavior. The children were followed at 30, 60 and 120 days. At the end of the follow statistically significant differences were found in relation to PI, GBI and knowledge of oral health among children CG in relation to IG1 and IG2 intervention groups. In conclusion, despite the three interventions were effective as the PI, GBI and knowledge on oral health, the use of psychological theories coupled with educational interventions in health, may have greater impact on dental health, both on clinical aspects as cognitive, the that traditional strategies based only on increased knowledge / Mestrado / Odontologia em Saude Coletiva / Mestra em Odontologia em Saúde Coletiva

This study aims to investigate why young people in Tunisia participate less in formal and informal politics than older people. First, I compare the participatory pattern of young people in six forms of political participation (voting, party membership, organization membership, campaign activity, protesting and attending meetings/signing petitions) to older Tunisians, with merged data from the Arab Barometers five waves (2012-2019). The data shows that young people indeed participate less than the older. To find out why, I rely on socio-economic, political-psychological and socialization theories. I examine the research problem through a logistic regression model with data from the Arab Barometers fourth wave (2016-2017), which considers key explanatory variables from the socioeconomic, political-psychological and socialization theories. The results show that the biggest obstacle for young people to participate in politics is their lack of socioeconomic resources. Furthermore, access to information through education, political news and social media seem to be the most substantial variables to stimulate political participation among young people in Tunisia.

This study develops and tests a theoretical model drawing on social psychological and resource-mobilization perspectives of social movement theory to explain changes in social movement participation and support for activism among Earthwatch Expedition volunteers. The social psychological perspective of social movements recognizes the role of self-efficacy and consciousness-raising for the participation in and success of social movement organizations. The resource mobilization perspective of social movements stresses rationality and the importance of funding and networks for the success of social movement organizations. Utilizing these two theoretical perspectives as my foundation, I hypothesize that participation in an Earthwatch Expedition increases volunteers' participation in social movement organizations in ways such as making monetary donations, voting with the organization's platform in mind, or attending rallies and marches. I also hypothesize that volunteers will increase their support for others who participate in these same types of activities. Earthwatch Expeditions are a form of alternative tourism in which volunteers participate in any of 126 different types of 10-14 day research-oriented expeditions that may include evaluating the health of a coral reef, studying maternal health among west African women, assessing the killer whale population off the coast of Puget Sound, or recording oral history in Dominica. I conducted pre- and post-trip surveys in June and July of 1998, resulting in 363 completed surveys. I analyzed data using multiple regression to discover relationships between pre-trip and post-trip measures of social movement participation, activism support, networks, self-efficacy, and consciousness-raising. In other words, I explored ways in which an alternative tourism experience like Earthwatch can change a person's ideas about their own social movement participation, the social movement activities of others, their perceived ability to overcome obstacles in order to implement social change, and their awareness of social issues. Results suggest that participation in an Earthwatch Expedition has a positive effect on volunteers' social movement participation, their awareness of social issues, their networks, and their ability to overcome obstacles, but little effect on activism support. / Ph. D.

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No entanto, as pesquisas relacionadas ao tema não têm encontrado suporte em um modelo teórico próprio para a realidade brasileira. Portanto, esta pesquisa teve como objetivo adaptar e avaliar o Tripartite Influence Model (Thompson, Heinberg, Altabe, & Tantleff-Dunn, 1999) de imagem corporal, para adultos jovens brasileiros. Este estudo quantitativo, de corte transversal, foi realizado com uma amostra por conveniência de 2137 adultos jovens do sexo feminino e masculino, entre 21 e 35 anos de idade, estudantes regularmente matriculados em cursos de graduação de Instituições Públicas e Privadas de Ensino Superior das cinco regiões brasileiras. Foram aplicados oito instrumentos, a saber: questionário sociodemográfico, Critério de Classificação Econômica Brasil, Tripartite Influence Scale, Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3, Body Checking Questionnaire ou Male Body Checking Questionnaire, Body Shape Questionnaire, Drive for Muscularity Scale e Questionário simplificado para triagem de comportamentos de risco para transtornos alimentares. O modelo teórico proposto foi testado por meio da Modelagem de Equações Estruturais (SEM), recorrendo-se ao teste χ2 e alguns índices de ajustamento. Foi avaliada a associação entre as variáveis de estudo (coeficiente de correlação de Pearson) e realizados testes de comparação entre os sexos (teste t independente) e entre as regiões brasileiras (ANOVA one-way) quanto às variáveis que compõem o modelo teórico. Teste χ2 de Pearson foi utilizado para comparar as frequências observadas quanto à prática de exercício físico, uso de suplementos alimentares e esteroides anabólicos. Os resultados demonstraram que as mulheres apresentaram escores mais elevados e significativamente diferentes dos homens para as variáveis: influência dos pais, amigos e mídia, insatisfação com o peso corporal e comportamentos de risco para transtornos alimentares. Por sua vez, homens obtiveram maiores escores em: insatisfação com a muscularidade e comportamentos de mudança corporal. Verificou-se diferença nas frequências de prática de exercício físico e uso de suplementos alimentares, viii sendo maior nos homens. Entre as regiões brasileiras foram identificadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas, tanto para mulheres, quanto para homens, o que demonstra particularidades quanto a aspectos da imagem corporal e dos comportamentos de risco para transtornos alimentares das regiões brasileiras. As análises de associação identificaram relação entre todas variáveis endógenas e exógenas do modelo teórico para ambos os sexos. O modelo teórico final para mulheres, após ajustes com base conceitual apresentou adequado ajuste (χ²(2064) = 6793,232; p = 0,0001; χ²/gl = 3,29; CFI = 0,82; PCFI = 0,79; RMSEA = 0,056 [IC90% = 0,053-0,057]). O modelo final masculino, igualmente, após ajustes apresentou adequados índices (χ²(2790) = 10548,421; p = 0,0001; χ²/gl = 3,78; CFI = 0,78; PCFI = 0,75; RMSEA = 0,064 [IC90% = 0,062-0,065]). Pode-se concluir que o Modelo dos Três Fatores adaptado para a realidade brasileira é válido e permite compreender o desenvolvimento de distúrbios de imagem corporal e a adoção de comportamentos de risco para transtornos alimentares de jovens adultos de ambos os sexos. / In Brazil, as in other developed and developing countries, body image, considered complex and multidimensional construct, is studied in several research areas, especially in Psychology, Psychiatry, Nutrition and Physical Education. However, the related research still lack a proper theoretical model to support the information obtained in studies of Brazilian reality. Therefore, this research aimed to adapt and to evaluate the Tripartite Influence Model of body image (Thompson, Heinberg, Altabe, & Tantleff- Dunn, 1999) for Brazilian young adults. This quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 2137 female and male young adults, between 21 and 35 years old, enrolled in undergraduate courses at Public and Private Institutions of Higher Education of the five Brazilian regions. Eight instruments were applied: socio-demographic data, Economic Classification Criterion Brazil, Tripartite Influence Scale, Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3, Body Checking Questionnaire or Male Body Checking Questionnaire, Body Shape Questionnaire, Drive for Muscularity Scale and a simplified questionnaire for screening risk behaviors for eating disorders. The proposed theoretical model was tested through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), resorting to the χ2 test and some fitting indices. The association between the study variables was assessed (Pearson correlation coefficient) and comparison tests were performed between the sexes (independent t test) and among Brazilian regions (ANOVA one-way) for the variables that compose the theoretical model. Pearson χ2 test was used to compare the frequencies observed for physical exercise, use of dietary supplements and anabolic steroids. The results showed that women had higher and significantly different scores than men for the variables: influence of parents, friends and media, body-weight dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviors. In turn, men obtained larger scores than women on: muscularity dissatisfaction and body change behaviors. There were differences in the frequency of physical exercise practice and use of dietary supplements, which were higher in men. Among Brazilian regions statistically significant differences were identified, both for women and men, which shows peculiarities relating to aspects of body image and disordered eating behaviors of the Brazilian regions. The association analyzes identified relationship between all endogenous and exogenous variables of the x theoretical model for both sexes. The final theoretical model for women after adjustment with conceptual basis, presented proper fit (χ²(2064) = 6793,232; p = 0,0001; χ²/gl = 3,29; CFI = 0,82; PCFI = 0,79; RMSEA = 0,056 [IC90% = 0,053-0,057]). The male model after adjustments showed appropriate fit indices (χ²(2790) = 10548,421; p = 0,0001; χ²/gl = 3,78; CFI = 0,78; PCFI = 0,75; RMSEA = 0,064 [IC90% = 0,062-0,065]). It can be concluded that the theoretical model proposed for the Brazilian reality is valid and allows us to understand the development of body image disturbance and disordered eating in young adults of both sexes.

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Estratégias de controle vêm sendo desenvolvidas, incluindo os cuidados paliativos, que preconizam a assistência espiritual com o intuito de minimizar a dor espiritual comumente vivenciada pelos pacientes. A acupuntura tem sido utilizada nesse contexto e tem apresentado bons resultados no controle dos desconfortos físicos e emocionais; porém, não existem pesquisas que demonstrem sua atuação direta sobre a dimensão espiritual. Esta terapêutica encontra adesão entre os profissionais enfermeiros e respaldo teórico por meio da teoria do cuidado transpessoal de Jean Watson. A teórica propõe o resgate do cuidar enquanto prática sagrada e aposta no uso dessa tecnologia para o alcance do objetivo citado acima. Influenciado pela psicologia transpessoal de Ken Wilber, o cuidado espiritual nessa perspectiva consiste em estimular o desenvolvimento consciencial em direção ao nível mais elevado de consciência, que é o transcendental, visto como forma de promover a realização plena do ser humano, ou seja, a harmonia integral. Objetivos: Identificar o desenvolvimento dos elementos espirituais dos pacientes oncológicos em tratamento ambulatorial submetidos à acupuntura, segundo a teoria transpessoal de Jean Watson e Ken Wilber e avaliar a ação da acupuntura sobre a dimensão espiritual desses pacientes como uma prática complementar ao tratamento convencional e, também, como uma prática ampliadora do cuidado de enfermagem. Metodologia: Investigação de natureza qualitativa, com abordagem exploratória. O cenário foi uma instituição filantrópica e especializada no tratamento do câncer em um município mineiro. A coleta de dados ocorreu no ambulatório de radioterapia no período de agosto a outubro de 2013. Participaram do estudo treze pacientes do sexo feminino, com faixa etária entre 41-75 anos e período diagnóstico de um mês a cinco anos. Foram realizadas dez sessões de acupuntura, três vezes na semana, e com duração de trinta minutos cada sessão. Foram tonificados por meio do agulhamento os pontos dos aspectos mentais e espirituais (B42, B44, B47, B49 e B52). Os dados foram coletados por meio da entrevista semi-estruturada desenvolvida antes das dez sessões e ao término dessas. Os depoimentos foram gravados em mini gravador e posteriormente transcritos. A coleta de dados ocorreu após a aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa com Seres Humanos. Resultados: Os dados foram analisados por meio da análise de conteúdo de Bardin e divididos em três categorias. Na primeira, “A vivência de experiências transformadoras”, a maioria das entrevistadas relatou momentos de paz profunda e relaxamento, além da remissão dos desconfortos físicos. Na segunda categoria, “O redescobrimento: uma nova forma de ‘Ser’”, os relatos apontaram para novas possibilidades de ‘Ser’, como aceitar, perdoar e adaptar-se. Na terceira, “A conscientização do ‘Eu’: ampliando a visão”, identificamos a emersão de elementos como clareza, harmonia, discernimento, força e coragem. Conclusão: A acupuntura parece ter atuado diretamente sobre a dimensão espiritual ao aliviar a dor espiritual e se mostrou como possível tecnologia ampliadora do cuidar. Os resultados encontrados propiciaram reflexões e novas indagações que apontam para a possibilidade da presente pesquisa ser explorada e desencadear novos olhares. / Introduction: Cancer has been considered a global public health care issue. Control strategies have been developed, including palliative care, which endorse spiritual assistance to minimize the spiritual pain commonly experienced by the patients. Acupuncture has been utilized in such context presenting good results in the control of physical and emotional discomfort, although there is no research demonstrating its direct action over the spiritual dimension. This therapy finds accession among nursing professionals and theoretical support by means of the transpersonal care theory by Jean Watson. The author proposes the redemption of caring as a sacred practice and proposes the use of such technology to reach that goal. Influenced by the transpersonal psychology by Ken Wilber, spiritual care in this perspective consists on stimulating the consciential development towards a greater awareness level; the transcendental, as a form of promoting the full realization of the human being, that is, the integral harmony. Objectives: Identifying the development of the spiritual elements in oncologic patients in ambulatory treatment subjected to acupuncture, according to the transpersonal theory by Jean Watson and Ken Wilber and assessing the action of acupuncture over these patients’ spiritual dimension as a complementary practice to conventional treatment, highlighting the nursing care. Methodology: Investigation of qualitative nature, with exploratory approach. The setting was a philanthropic institution specialized in cancer treatment at a municipality in Minas Gerais. Data gathering took place at the radiotherapy ambulatory from August to October of 2013. Thirteen female patients took part in the study, with ages ranging from 41 to 75 years, and diagnostic period from one month to five years. They had ten acupuncture sessions, three times a week and thirty minutes each. Mental and spiritual aspects were toned by means of needle punctures (B42, B44, B47, B49 e B52). The data collected by means of semi structured interview developed before the ten sessions and after they had finished. Data gathering took place after approval by the Ethics Committee of Research with Human Beings – Brazil Platform. Results: The data was analyzed by means of Bardin’s content analysis and divided into three categories. In the first one “Living transformative experiences”, most of the interviewees related moments of profound peace and relaxation, beyond the remission of physical discomforts. In the second category “Rediscovering: a new form of ‘Being’”, the statements pointed to new possibilities of ‘Being’ as acceptance, forgiveness and adaptation. In the third one “Awareness of ‘Self’: magnifying the vision” we identified the immersion of elements like clarity, harmony, discernment, strength and courage. Conclusion: Acupuncture acted over the spiritual dimension by relieving the spiritual pain and presented itself as a possible technology in amplifying care. The results found made it possible to reflect and new considerations which point towards the possibility of the present research be explored and set in motion new perspectives.

No / The aim of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based intervention designed to enhance young people's motivations to breastfeed. A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 50 post-primary schools from across Northern Ireland. However, dropout and exclusion criteria utilized for the current study resulted in an effective sample size of 42 schools. The intervention was delivered in two 35-min classroom sessions targeting those beliefs identified by the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) as significant in predicting motivation to breastfeed. Questionnaires incorporating the key components of the TPB were administered to all intervention and control schools at baseline, 1 and 6 months post-intervention. Multi-level modelling was used to analyse the data. Findings suggest that the intervention was effective in that it increased females' intentions to breastfeed, expanded their knowledge and led to more favourable attitudes and perceptions of subjective norms. Notably, females' knowledge increased more in secondary schools than in grammar schools irrespective of whether they were control or intervention schools. The research has provided evidence to support the use of the TPB in the design and evaluation of an intervention to increase females' intentions to breastfeed.

Submitted by Anelise Milech (anelisemilech@gmail.com) on 2017-11-07T13:28:37Z No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Rodrigo Wiltgen Ferreira.pdf: 685293 bytes, checksum: f897f1cc078ae2e438bfaec967ddf763 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Aline Batista (alinehb.ufpel@gmail.com) on 2018-01-02T13:18:03Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 2 Rodrigo Wiltgen Ferreira.pdf: 685293 bytes, checksum: f897f1cc078ae2e438bfaec967ddf763 (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Aline Batista (alinehb.ufpel@gmail.com) on 2018-01-02T13:19:36Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 2 Rodrigo Wiltgen Ferreira.pdf: 685293 bytes, checksum: f897f1cc078ae2e438bfaec967ddf763 (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-01-02T13:19:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 Rodrigo Wiltgen Ferreira.pdf: 685293 bytes, checksum: f897f1cc078ae2e438bfaec967ddf763 (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-07-12 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito direto do apoio social do parceiro no nível de atividade física (AF). Métodos: Um estudo transversal em 26 academias foi conduzido em Pelotas-RS. Para a mensuração da AF foi utilizado um questionário próprio com perguntas relacionadas a frequência semanal e duração média de cada sessão de exercícios realizados dentro e fora da academia. Um escore de AF total foi obtido multiplicando a frequência semanal pela duração de cada sessão. Foi utilizada uma adaptação da Escala de Apoio Social para Atividade Física – EASAF para mensurar o apoio social do parceiro. Para fins de análise, o apoio social do parceiro foi utilizado em quartis. A atividade física foi utilizada em três formas (numérica, dicotômica e em quartis). Respectivamente, a Regressão Linear, Poisson e Multinomial foram utilizadas para testar a associação entre a atividade física e o apoio social do parceiro. Resultados: O apoio social do parceiro foi associado com a atividade física em todas as análises. Indivíduos pertencentes ao quartil mais elevado faziam 66,1 (IC95% 11,1 – 121,0) mais minutos de atividade física comparadas aos indivíduos pertencentes ao primeiro quartil. Além disso, indivíduos pertencentes ao quartil mais elevado possuíam probabilidades aumentadas em 1,37 (IC95% 1,01 – 1,85) vezes para realizar 300 minutos/semana de atividades físicas. OS resultados para regressão multinomial seguiram as mesmas tendências. Conclusão: O apoio social do parceiro é diretamente associado com a AF. Pesquisadores devem levar em conta opotencial efeito do apoio social do parceiro para a mudança do comportamento de AF dos indivíduos. / Objective: To evaluate the direct effects of the partner social support in the physical activity (PA) behavior. Methods: Cross-sectional study, conducted in 26 gyms from Pelotas-RS, Brazil. PA was measured with proper questions about frequency and duration of PA performed in/outside the gym. A total PA score was generated multiplying frequency and duration. Partner Social Support (PSS) was measured by an adaptation of Social Support Scale for Physical Activity. PA was analyzed in three forms: numerical, dichotomized (median = 300 min/week) and quartiles. PSS was analyzed in quartiles. Respectively, Linear, Poisson and Multinomial regression were used to quantify the associations. Results: PSS was associated to PA in all analysis. Linear regression showed that persons belonging to the highest PSS quartile performed 66.1 (95%CI 11.1 - 121.0) more minutes of PA than those from the lowest quartile. Poisson regression showed that persons from the highest PSS quartile had 1.37 (95%CI 1.01 – 1.85) higher probability to perform more than 300 min/week of PA. Multinomial regression analysis presented similar results. Conclusion: PSS is directly associated with PA. Researches must consider the potential effect of partner social support on the target behavior change.

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the role of suicide-related mental imagery in suicidal behavior. It was hypothesized that engagement (frequency, emotional impact, vividness, realism) with suicidal imagery would be related to suicidality, with greater engagement with imagery associated with more suicidal behaviors. Acquired capability for suicide was expected to be a mediator of this relationship. These hypotheses were tested by surveying 237 undergraduate university students (59% female; mean age = 20). Students completed a packet of self-report measures: The Modified Suicidal Cognitions Interview, The Acquired Capability for Suicide Scale, and the Self-Harm Behavior Questionnaire. Results suggested that engagement with suicide-related imagery was positively correlated with suicidality. The correlational analyses showed that an additional mediational analysis was unwarranted. The implications of these findings are that understanding suicide-related mental imagery could play an important role in clinical risk assessment and treatment for suicidality, and that further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms underlying the relationship between suicide-related mental imagery and suicidal behavior.