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DocumentKin rejection: Social signals, neural response and perceived distress during social exclusion2014

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a
Title:
2008 Grants
Start date: 2009-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-169
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 14/2008
Title:
169 - When Rejection Hurts: Probing the Neural Basis of Childhood Social Exclusion with a Dense-array EEG
Duration: 2009-02 - 2011-09
Researcher(s):
Michael J. Crowley, Linda C. Mayes, Christopher A. Bailey
Institution(s): Yale Child Study Center, New Haven (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Crowley, M.
Secondary author(s):
Mayes, L., Bailey, C.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Affective and social behavior / Social interaction/norms / Brain structure and function

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-169.11
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 14/2008
Title:
Kin rejection: Social signals, neural response and perceived distress during social exclusion
Publication year: 2014
URL:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/desc.12191/abstract
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Across species, kin bond together to promote survival. We sought to understand the dyadic effect of exclusion by kin (as opposed to non-kin strangers) on brain activity of the mother and her child and their subjective distress. To this end, we probed mother–child relationships with a computerized ball-toss game Cyberball. When excluded by one another, rather than by a stranger, both mothers and children exhibited a significantly pronounced frontal P2. Moreover, upon kin rejection versus stranger rejection, both mothers and children showed incremented left frontal positive slow waves for rejection events. Children reported more distress upon exclusion than their own mothers. Similar to past work, relatively augmented negative frontal slow wave activity predicted greater self-reported ostracism distress. This effect, generalized to the P2, was limited to mother- or child-rejection by kin, with comparable magnitude of effect across kin identity (mothers vs. children). For both mothers and children, the frontal P2 peak was significantly pronounced for kin rejection versus stranger rejection. Taken together, our results document the rapid categorization of social signals as kin relevant and the specificity of early and late neural markers for predicting felt ostracism.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Sreekrishnan, A.
Secondary author(s):
Herrera, T. A., Wu, J., White, L., Rutherford, H., Mayes, L., Crowley, M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Sreekrishnan, A., Herrera, T. A., Wu, J., Borelli, J. L., White, L., Rutherford, H., Mayes, L., & Crowley, M. (2014). Kin rejection: Social signals, neural response and perceived distress during social exclusion. Developmental Science, 17(6), 1029-1041. https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.12191
2-year Impact Factor: 3.808|2014
Times cited: 20|2025-02-10
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Kin rejection / Stranger rejection / Distress

Kin rejection: Social signals, neural response and perceived distress during social exclusion

Kin rejection: Social signals, neural response and perceived distress during social exclusion
DocumentStress reactivity, distress and attachment in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients2015

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 23
Title:
2010 Grants
Start date: 2011-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
119 - Psychophysiological indicators of stress reactivity and disease adaptation: Attachment styles, coping and emotions regulation
Duration: 2011-03 - 2015-09
Researcher(s):
Sílvia Ouakinin, Luísa Maria Vaqueiro Lopes, Susana Filipa Gonçalves Eusébio, Marco Alberto Vicente Barreto Torrado, Isabel Maria Rolão Nabais, Graça Maria Vilhena da Cruz Gonçalves Costa Diogo
Institution(s): Centro Multidisplinar de Psicopatologia Barahona Fernandes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Master´s power point presentation
2 Articles (previous version)
2 Conference abstract
Final report
Language: por
Author:
Ouakinin, S.
Secondary author(s):
Lopes, L., Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Nabais, I., Diogo, G.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Stress and health / Affective and social behavior / Attachment / Biopsychological problems / Diseases/Injuries

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119.11
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
Stress reactivity, distress and attachment in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
Publication year: 2015
URL:
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21642850.2015.1121491
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Research on psycho-oncology increased across literature during the last decades, pointing to links between biological, psychosocial and behavioural factors in cancer beginning and progression. This study aimed to characterize a sample of recently breast-cancer-diagnosed women, compared to a control group, regarding their stress reactivity at a psychological and autonomic levels, anger regulation and attachment styles. Eighty-seven females (52 breast cancer patients and 33 controls) respectively from Portuguese public hospitals and general population were recruited. They were assessed through psychometric measures (distress, attachment styles and anger regulation) and psychophysiological parameters of reactivity were collected. The breast cancer patients studied seem to be less anxious in their attachment patterns compared to healthy people, but they report significant distress while facing a threatening situation. This clinical group also shows lower psychophysiological reactivity, both at the baseline and confronted with different emotional eliciting stimuli. Self-directed anger was associated with the presence of anxious attachment schemes and strictly linked to the appraised distress. A predictive model suggests the impact of this pattern of anger management and an anxious attachment style in the emotional disturbance reported by these patients. Findings suggest that insecure attachment schemes, dysfunctional anger regulation strategies and a lack of psychophysiological activation may be discussed as relevant factors that modulate emotional distress associated with the diagnosis of breast cancer.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Ouakinin, S.
Secondary author(s):
Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Silva, H., Lopes, I., Bacelar-Nicolua, L.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Ouakinin, S., Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Silva, H., Nabais, I., Gonçalves, G., & Bacelar-Nicolua, L. (2015). Stress reactivity, distress and attachment in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 3(1), 424-438. https://doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2015.1121491
2-year Impact Factor: N/A
Impact factor notes: Impact factor only available since 2022
Times cited: 3|2025-02-25
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/A
Keywords: Distress / Attachment / Emotional regulation / Psychophysiological reactivity / Breast cancer

Stress reactivity, distress and attachment in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Stress reactivity, distress and attachment in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
DocumentNarratives of voice hearing and mental health2021

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-039
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
039 - Considering voice hearing by psychic practitioners: A qualitative pluralistic investigation of mental health and well-being
Duration: 2017-05 - 2020-06
Researcher(s):
Craig Murray
Institution(s): Division of Health Research, Lancaster University (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Murray, C.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Voice hearing / Qualitative / Psychics / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-039.05
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Narratives of voice hearing and mental health
Publication year: 2021
URL:
https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/157263/1/2021TomlinsonDclinPsy.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
This thesis focuses on the experience of voice hearing and effects on mental health and wellbeing. It is composed of two separate papers: a systematic literature review and an empirical paper.
Section one, the paper titled “Understanding indicators of clinical need and methods of reducing distress for children who hear voices: A Systematic Literature Review” aimed to establish the current research base which focuses specifically on the experience of voice hearing in children and the factors related to their current emotional health. The paper synthesised 13 quantitative studies. The majority of studies looked at different factors and two studies detailed interventions. The findings of the review suggest traumatic life events and cognitive appraisals may be important in the experience of distressing voice hearing.
However no firm conclusions could be drawn due to small sample sizes and the variable quality of the included articles. There was some indication of CBT strategies being useful in mitigating distress however more evidence is needed. More research taking a consistent approach needs to be conducted in this area to establish the factors that may make some children who hear voices more vulnerable to experiencing distress and how they can be supported to manage their experiences.
Section two, the empirical paper titled, “‘I have finally realised I’m not crazy’: A narrative analysis of mental health and mediumship’”, aimed to explore how unusual experiences develop over time and how these experiences come to be seen as mediumistic. A data set of 14 interviews with mediums originating from a qualitative, pluralistic project was re-analysed using narrative analysis to consider how mediums view their experiences in relation to their own mental health. Findings show that mediums’ early experiences were often traumatic and builds on previous research by demonstrating that attempts to fit in with social norms particularly around ‘healthy’ and ‘sane’ increases this trauma and distress. Participants sought out support from key figures, and validating responses were important for them to accept and establish their mediumistic identity.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Tomlinson, A.
Document type:
Doctoral thesis
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Tomlinson , A. (2021). Narratives of voice hearing and mental health (Doctoral thesis in Clinical Psychology Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, UK). Retrieved from https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/157263/1/2021TomlinsonDclinPsy.pdf
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Voice-hearing / Children / Review / Quantitative / Distress / Wellbeing / Mediums

Narratives of voice hearing and mental health

Narratives of voice hearing and mental health
File098 - Neural correlates of open-label placebo effects in emotional distress2023-09

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2022 Grants
Start date: 2023-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-098
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
098 - Neural correlates of open-label placebo effects in emotional distress
Duration: 2023-09
Researcher(s):
Michael Schaefer
Institution(s): Medical School Berlin (Germany)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Articles
Language: eng
Notes:
Ongoing project
Author: Schaefer, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Emotion / Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) / Distress / Open-label placebo / Psychophysiology
Document“Antibodies”: Investigating the effects of social media usage and psychological distress on body dissatisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic2022

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-217
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
217 - Physiological indices of the deleterious effects of unrealistic media images on body satisfaction: A cross-cultural investigation
Duration: 2018-06 - 2023-07
Researcher(s):
Clédna Patrícia de Oliveira-Silva, Rachel Rodgers, Óscar Gonçalves, Pedro Dias, Rosana Magalhães, Eugénia Fernandes, Bárbara Machado, Joana Coutinho, Paulo Boggio
Institution(s): Centre for Studies in Human Development, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto (Portugal); Department of Applied Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Oliveira-Silva, P.
Secondary author(s):
Rodgers, R., Gonçalves, O., Dias, P., Magalhães, R., Fernandes, E., Machado, B., Coutinho, J., Boggio, P.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Disclaimer labels / Body image / Emotion dysregulation / Cross-cultural / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-217.07
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
“Antibodies”: Investigating the effects of social media usage and psychological distress on body dissatisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic
Publication year: 2022
URL:
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2023-31456-002
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Objective: The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the habits of people all over the world. Several hours in front of computer screens, along with the inherent instability and uncertainty produced by the pandemic, have compromised people’s psychological well-being. This study investigates the impact of the frequency of social media usage and psychological distress on the levels of body dissatisfaction before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: A total of 289 Portuguese (n = 167) and British (n = 122) young women aged 18–35 participated in the study. Levels of body dissatisfaction, stress, depression, anxiety, and frequency of social media usage were assessed using self-report questionnaires before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Student’s t test and linear regression were used for the data analysis. Results: The Portuguese group presented a higher level of body dissatisfaction before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in comparison to the British. Both groups showed increased levels of body dissatisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic, explained by the widespread use of social media and high levels of psychological distress. Conclusions: Our study reveals that high levels of negative affect and excessive social media usage have a deleterious effect on Portuguese and British young women during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides a theoretical foundation to motivate the design of new tools to reduce body-related distress and help moderate social media use for similar future situations. These efforts will prevent eating disorders and low self-esteem, both consequences strongly linked to body dissatisfaction.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Penalba-Sánchez, L.
Secondary author(s):
di Gregorio, E, Moreno, A. F., Machado, B. C., Dias, P., Oliveira-Silva, P.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Penalba-Sánchez, L., di Gregorio, E., Moreno, A. F., Machado, B. C., Dias, P., & Oliveira-Silva, P. (2022). “Antibodies”: Investigating the effects of social media usage and psychological distress on body dissatisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychology & Neuroscience, 15(4), 320-331. https://doi.org/10.1037/pne0000298
2-year Impact Factor: N/A
Times cited: N/A
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/A
Keywords: Body dissatisfaction / Distress / COVID-19 pandemics / Social media

“Antibodies”: Investigating the effects of social media usage and psychological distress on body dissatisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic

“Antibodies”: Investigating the effects of social media usage and psychological distress on body dissatisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic
DocumentOpen-label placebos enhance test performance and reduce anxiety in learner drivers: a randomized controlled trial2024

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-098.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Open-label placebos enhance test performance and reduce anxiety in learner drivers: a randomized controlled trial
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56600-6
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
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DocumentOpen-label placebos enhance test performance and reduce anxiety in learner drivers: A randomized controlled trial2024

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-098.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Open-label placebos enhance test performance and reduce anxiety in learner drivers: A randomized controlled trial
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56600-6
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Passing the driving school test can be very challenging, especially in big cities, where up to 52% of all students fail this test. Consequently, many learner drivers experience stress and anxiety. For some learner drivers these feelings can be extreme and negatively affect the performance in the driving test. Different strategies to face anxiety and stress are known, including, for example, psychological or pharmacological approaches and even placebo pills. Recent intriguing findings have also demonstrated that placebos without deception, so-called open-label placebos, successfully reduce anxiety. Here we aimed to test effects of this novel treatment for learner drivers. We investigated whether open-label placebos affect test performance and feelings of anxiety in learner drivers. Sixty-eight healthy participants (mean age 21.94 years, 26 females) were randomized into two groups. The open-label placebo group received placebo pills two weeks before the driving test (two pills each day). The control group received no treatment. Results revealed that the open-label placebo group experienced significantly less anxiety than the control group before the test (measured with the State-Trait-Anxiety-Inventory, STAI-S, and the German Test Anxiety Inventory, PAF). Moreover, in the open-label placebo group less learner drivers failed the driving test (29.41% vs. 52.95%). The results suggest that open-label placebos may provide an ethical unproblematic way to experience less anxiety and might also enhance the probability to pass the driving test. We discuss possible mechanisms of open-label placebos and limitations of our findings.
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Language:
eng
Author:
Schaefer, M.
Secondary author(s):
Enge, S.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Schaefer, M., & Enge, S. (2024). Open-label placebos enhance test performance and reduce anxiety in learner drivers: A randomized controlled trial. Scientific Reports, 14, 6684. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56600-6
2-year Impact Factor: 3.8|2023
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2024
Times cited: 0|2025-02-19
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Open-label placebo / Placebo / Anxiety / Test anxiety / Distress

Open-label placebos enhance test performance and reduce anxiety in learner drivers: A randomized controlled trial

Open-label placebos enhance test performance and reduce anxiety in learner drivers: A randomized controlled trial