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Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino

First Name

Ignacio Gabino

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Fernández Arias

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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/80105

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Universidad Complutense de Madrid

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Psicología

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Personalidad, Evaluación y Psicología Clínica

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Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológico

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Factors associated with prolonging psychological treatment for anxiety disorders
(2015) Labrador Mendez, Marta; Bernaldo De Quirós Aragón, Mónica; Labrador Encinas, Francisco Javier; García Fernández, Gloria; Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino; Estupiñá Puig, Francisco José; Labrador Méndez, Marta Isabel
Background: Anxiety disorders are one of the disorders most frequently requested for psychological attention. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that can explain a longer duration of psychological treatment for anxiety disorders. Method: 202 patients from the University Psychology Clinic of the Complutense University of Madrid were analyzed. Results: Multivariate regression analysis showed that the presence of obsessive-compulsive disorder and the application of arousal control techniques followed by modeling and other specifi c techniques were the best predictors of treatment duration. Conclusion: Reducing as much as possible the number of techniques applied without reducing intervention effi cacy is suggested. In some disorders that produce a greater life disorganization, it may be useful to try to organize the patient´s life either as a fi rst goal or at the same time as the intervention program, so as to increase its effectiveness and reduce the number of sessions.
Characteristics of demand and psychological treatments in a university clinic
(Clínica y Salud, 2016) Labrador Méndez, Marta Isabel; Labrador Encinas, Francisco Javier; Bernaldo De Quirós Aragón, Mónica; García Fernández, Gloria; Estupiñá Puig, Francisco José; Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino
The objectives of this study are to describe the most common characteristics of patients receiving psychological treatment and the treatments administered. We analyzed a sample of 856 patients at the University Psychology Clinic of the Complutense University of Madrid. Five diagnostic categories accounted for 78.4% of demand: anxiety disorders (31.9%), no diagnosis (15.4%), other problems requiring clinical attention (14.2%), mood disorders (9.5%) and adaptive disorders (7.4%). A total of 17.7% presented a comorbid diagnosis and 49.3% had received treatment previously. The mean of assessment and treatment sessions was 3.5 and 12.7, respectively. The most commonly applied techniques included psychoeducation (95.1%), cognitive restructuring (74.8%), relaxation (74.4%), and control of internal dialogue (68.1%).Of the patients that had finished contact with the clinic, 68.3% were a therapeutic success. We discuss the generalization of the results and the implications for the profession and clinical practice.
Cognitive Patterns and Problematic Use of Video Games in Adolescents: A Cluster Analysis
(2023) Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino; Labrador Méndez, Marta Isabel; Bernaldo De Quirós Aragón, Mónica; Estupiñá Puig, Francisco José; Vallejo Achón, Marina; Sánchez Iglesias, Iván; González Álvarez, María; Labrador Encinas, Francisco Javier
Background: Video game playing (VGP) is an increasingly common leisure activity among children and adolescents, although in some cases, it is accompanied by problems due to misuse. Method: A sample of 2884 children and adolescents aged between 12 and 20, representative of the Community of Madrid (Spain), were studied using a cluster analysis to explore the existence of cognitive patterns associated with engagement, attitudes, and concurrent cognitions. We also explored the relationship between these patterns and problematic VGP, using the 2173 gamers as a reference. Results: The concurrent cognitions were not qualitatively different between the problematic users and the others. High engagement and high activation of concurrent cognitions (intensity and frequency) showed the greatest relationship with problematic VGP. Conclusions: The results suggest the existence of different groups of gamers and the relevance to include psycho-educational aspects in intervention programs, as well as the training of specific skills, especially those related with the control of activation. Limitations related to the sample size and potential supplementary analyses are acknowledged.
Video Game Playing and Internet Gaming Disorder: A Profile of Young Adolescents
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023) Labrador Méndez, Marta Isabel; Sánchez Iglesias, Iván; Bernaldo De Quirós Aragón, Mónica; Estupiñá Puig, Francisco José; Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino; Vallejo Achón, Marina; Labrador Encinas, Francisco Javier
In recent times, growing concern has arisen regarding the utilization of technology, video games, and the emergence of internet gaming disorder (IGD), particularly among young adolescents. This worry arises from the ambiguity in distinguishing between “normal” and “problematic” video game behavior, despite efforts to establish clear criteria for defining both. The goal of this study is to outline distinct profiles of adolescent video game players and identify variables associated with their gaming practices that correlate with problematic gaming. The study utilizes a substantial sample of adolescents drawn from a representative cross-section of educational institutions in the city of Madrid, ranging in age from 12 to 16 years. In total, 1516 participants (75%) acknowledged engaging in video game activities. The research delves into characterizing prevailing profiles of video game participants within this cohort and scrutinizes the profile that aligns with issues of IGD. In summary, approximately three-quarters of young adolescents participate in video gaming, with males constituting the majority. Typically, participants immerse themselves in action genre games for over three days per week, with males exhibiting a higher frequency than their female counterparts. Elevated gaming frequency correlates with heightened IGD scores, particularly among females. Young adolescents show a preference for game consoles (males) and mobile phones (females) and often play alone at home. Specific factors such as the device used, online mode, company, and gaming location impact the IGD scores. These profiles aim to assist families and educators in recognizing potential risk behaviors and IGD concerns; however, it is crucial to emphasize the necessity for case-specific screening and evaluation before deliberating on such behaviors.
Premature termination of psychological treatment for anxiety disorders in a clinical setting
(Psicothema, 2016) Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino; García Fernández, Gloria; Bernaldo De Quirós Aragón, Mónica; Estupiñá Puig, Francisco José; Labrador Encinas, Francisco Javier; Labrador Méndez, Marta Isabel
Background: Empirically supported psychological treatments (ESTs) have demonstrated their effectiveness and clinical utility for the treatment of anxiety disorders (AD) but few studies have assessed the factors associated with premature termination in ESTs for AD. Method: The goals of this study, which involved 291 patients with a diagnosis of anxiety who had received outpatient psychological care, consisted of examining premature termination of treatment (PTT), comparing the individual characteristics of the patients who successfully completed treatment with those who terminate it prematurely, and analyzing the predictors of PTT. Results: Of the sample, 8.2% refused to start treatment, 28.5% dropped out before completing it, and 63.2% successfully completed treatment. In 50% of the cases, PTT occurred during the fi rst 7 sessions, and in 80%, before the 15th session. Alternatively, 76.4% of the patients who complete treatment successfully do so before session 20. We found that patients with PTT attended a significantly lower number of treatment sessions and attended the sessions more irregularly and unpunctually. Presenting a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), problems with punctuality and with task performance were predictors of failure to complete treatment. Conclusions: These findings suggest the need to reinforce early adherence to treatments to help patients remain in treatment.
Spanish Validation and Scoring of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale - Short-Form (IGDS9-SF)
(2020) Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino; Sánchez Iglesias, Iván; Bernaldo De Quirós Aragón, Mónica; Labrador Encinas, Francisco Javier; Estupiñá Puig, Francisco José; Labrador Méndez, Marta Isabel; Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino
Since the inclusion of the Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) in the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.) (DSM-5), the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form (IGDS9-SF), a short nine items test, has become one of the most used standardized instruments for its psychometric evaluation. This study presents a validation and psychometric evaluation of the Spanish version of the IGDS9-SF. A sample of 2173 videogame players between 12 and 22 years old, comprising both genders, was employed, achieved with a randomized selection process from educational institutions in the city of Madrid. Participants completed the adapted version of the IGDS9-SF, the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and a negative cognitions scale associated with videogame use, as well as sociodemographic data and frequency of videogame play. A unifactorial structure with sufficient reliability and internal consistency was found through exploratory and confirmatory analyses. In addition, the instrument was found to have good construct validity; the scoring of the IGDS9-SF were found to show a positive association with gaming frequency, with general health problems, and to a greater extent, with problematic cognitions with regard to videogames. Factorial invariance was found concerning the age of participants. However, even though the factorial structure was consistent across genders, neither metric nor scalar invariance were found; for this reason, we present a scale for the whole sample and a different one for gender. These results suggest that this Spanish version of the IGDS9-SF is a reliable and valid instrument, useful to evaluate the severity of IGD in Spanish students, and we provide a scoring scale for measurement purposes.
Sistemas de detección y evaluación de los problemas de juego
(Abuso de Internet: ¿antesala para la adicción al juego de azar online?, 2016) Labrador Encinas, Francisco Javier; Bernaldo De Quirós Aragón, Mónica; García Fernández, Gloria; Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino; Estupiñá Puig, Francisco José; Labrador Méndez, Marta Isabel; Echeburúa Odriozola, Enrique; Madrid Pirámide
El abuso de Internet puede interferir negativamente en la vida cotidiana de algunas personas y afectar al rendimiento académico, al laboral, a la calidad de las relaciones sociales y a una ocupación sana del tiempo libre.
Factors Interfering with the Course of Treatment for Anxiety Disorders: Prolongation and Premature Termination of Treatment
(2019) Bernaldo De Quirós Aragón, Mónica; Estupiñá Puig, Francisco José; Labrador Encinas, Francisco Javier; Labrador Méndez, Marta Isabel; Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino
The efficacy and the effectiveness of anxiety disorder treatments have been proven. However, the desired results are not always achieved. Studying the factors that interfere with the natural course of the treatments could help to correct and to adapt them. Two of these factors are the unnecessary prolongation of treatments and their premature termination. As expected, the duration of the treatment depends on the nature of the problem and the existence of comorbid problems, however treatments that are too ambitious (an excess of techniques) or combined with pharmacological treatments (increasing sessions by up to 21%) also have a longer duration. Premature termination is around 30-35% and patients “announce” the dropout by displaying poorer task performance and more irregular attendance from the beginning. More than 50% of the therapeutic dropout occurs before the eighth session and 80% of successful treatments are completed before the 20th session.
Advertising Games of Chance in Adolescents and Young Adults in Spain
(Journal of Gambling Studies, 2020) Labrador Encinas, Francisco Javier; Bernaldo De Quirós Aragón, Mónica; Sánchez Iglesias, Iván; Labrador Méndez, Marta Isabel; Vallejo Achón, Marina; Fernández Arias, Ignacio Gabino; Estupiñá Puig, Francisco José
Gambling advertising can influence attitudes and gaming behavior of adolescents and young adults (A&Y). Objective: to study the effect of advertising on the attitudes and gaming behavior of a sample of 2887 Spanish A&Y (12-22 years old), by means of a self-report assessment. Results and discussion: on average, participants show a weak effect of advertising, however there are great variations, estimating that 11% of A&Y acknowledge being influenced by advertising and 5% recognize being severely affected. Men see themselves more impacted than women, without age differences. Those who play videogames signal a stronger effect of this kind of advertising and although these differences are not substantial in effect size, they reach statistically significance in 12 of the 13 questions assessed. A&Y who showed higher scores indicating problematic use of videogames in the IDGS9-SF, are those who indicate a greater impact of advertising on their attitudes towards gaming, as well as on the way they play or on their intention to play. These results support the idea that videogames can, albeit modestly, predispose engagement in games of chance.