Nara Côrtes Andrade

Bio: Nara Côrtes Andrade is an academic researcher from University of São Paulo. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 4 publications receiving 13 citations. Previous affiliations of Nara Côrtes Andrade include Universidade Católica do Salvador.

Emotion Regulation Checklist (ERC): estudos preliminares da adaptação e validação para a cultura brasileira

Abstract: The Emotion Regulation Checklist (ERC) is an instrument for the hetero-evaluation of the level of emotion regulation of children by means of two scales, Emotion Regulation (ER) and Emotional Lability/ 1 Endereço para correspondência: Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Centro de Ciências Humanas e Sociais, Departamento de Ciências Humanas. Cidade Universitária s/n, Campus Universitário, 79070-900, Campo Grande, MS, Brasil, Caixa-postal: 549, Telefone: (67) 3345-7577. E-mail: alinehreis@gmail.com, sergioeduardos.oliveira@gmail.com, deniserbandeira@gmail.com, nara.c.andrade@gmail.com, neandersa@ hotmail.com e sperbt@gmail.com Reis, A. H., Oliveira, S. E. S., Bandeira, D. R., Andrade, N. C., Abreu, N., Sperb, T. M. 78 Negativity (L/N). ER assesses the expression of emotions, empathy, and emotional self-awareness, while L/N assesses the lack of fl exibility, anger dysregulation, and mood lability. The aim of this study is to perform the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the ERC and investigate evidence of the validity of its Brazilian version. Two studies are conducted: Study I – Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of ERC for use in Brazil; and Study II – Investigation of evidence of the validity of the ERC. The sample includes 561 informants (parents and teachers) on children aged 3-12 years old. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) assumptions are adequate, and the two-factor solution (ER and L/N) is shown to be the most adequate, explaining 57% of the variance (L/N α = .77 and ER α = .73). Subscale L/N is positively correlated with measurements of behavioral problems, while subscale ER is positively correlated with measurements of social skills. The present study provides the fi rst evidence of the validity of the ERC for use in the Brazilian context.

Adaptação transcultural do Teste de Conhecimento Emocional: avaliação neuropsicológica das emoções

Abstract: As emocoes desempenham um papel central nas relacoes das criancas e deficits na compreensao de emocoes tem sido associados a diversos transtornos neuropsiquiatricos na infância. Entretanto, verifica-se uma escassez de instrumentos psicologicos disponiveis no Brasil que avaliem esta habilidade. O presente estudo teve por objetivo adaptar transculturalmente o Teste de Conhecimento Emocional (EMT). O instrumento original foi traduzido por uma equipe de pesquisadores bilingues e posteriormente retraduzido para o ingles. As versoes preliminares foram julgadas pelos autores do instrumento e por juizes brasileiros especialistas. A versao final foi aplicada em uma amostra de 50 criancas entre tres e seis anos de idade e respondida por nove juizes de tres estados brasileiros. Os resultados mostram uma boa equivalencia semântica, alem de bons niveis de concordância quanto as respostas (κ= 0,88, Z=95,2, p<0,001). A versao final do EMT mostrou-se adequada e satisfatoria.

Transcultural adaptation of the Emotion Matching Task: an emotion neuropsychological assessment

Abstract: Emotions play a central role in children’s relationships. Deficits in emotional understanding have been associated with several neuropsychiatric disorders. In Brazil, however, few psychological instruments are available to assess young children’s emotional development. The objective of the present study was to make a transcultural adaptation of the Emotion Matching Task (EMT). The EMT was translated and adapted by a team of bilingual researches and then back-translated to English. The preliminary versions were assessed by EMT’s authors and by Brazilians specialized judges. The final version was applied in a sample of 50 children between three and six years of age and answered by nine judges in three Brazilian states. The results indicate good semantic equivalence and good agreement with the answers provided (κ= 0.88, Z=95.2, p<0.001). The final version of the EMT was considered appropriate and satisfactory.

Adaptación transcultural del Test de Conocimiento Emocional: evaluación neuropsicológica de las emociones

Abstract: Las emociones desempenan un papel central en las relaciones y deficits en la comprension de emociones ha sido asociado a diversos trastornos neurologicos y psiquiatricos en la infancia. Sin embargo, se verifica que en Brasil existen pocos instrumentos que evaluen esta habilidad. Este estudio tiene como objetivo adaptar transculturalmente el Test de Conocimiento Emocional (EMT). El instrumento original fue traducido al portugues por un equipo de investigadores bilingues y, posteriormente, retraducido al ingles. Las versiones preliminares fueron juzgadas por los autores del instrumento y por jueces brasileros especialistas. La version final fue aplicada a una muestra de 50 ninos entre tres y seis anos de edad y respondida por nueve jueces de tres estados brasileros. Los resultados muestran una buena equivalencia semantica, ademas de buenos niveles de concordancia con las respuestas (k=0,88; Z=95,2; p<0,001). La version final del EMT se mostro adecuada y satisfactoria.

Emotion and Cognition Processesin Preschool Children

Abstract: The core processes of emotion understanding, emotion control, cognitive understanding, and cognitive control and their association with early indicators of social and academic success were examined in a sample of 141 3-year-old children. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the hypothesized four-factor model of emotion and cognition in early childhood. A subsequent structural model indicated that emotion understanding processes were significantly positively associated with early indicators of academic success, while emotion control processes were inversely related to socioemotional problems. These results point to the utility of an integrated model of emotion and cognition in early development and offer support for the differentiation of understanding and control processes within these developmental arenas as a framework for future study.

The Spanish Version of the Empathy Questionnaire (EmQue): Evidence for Longitudinal Measurement Invariance and Relationship With Emotional Regulation

Abstract: Research Findings: Empathy, or the ability to understand what others are thinking or feeling, can be observed in early developmental stages. The purpose of this study was to validate the Spanish ve...

The University of São Paulo Twin Panel: Current Status and Prospects for Brazilian Twin Studies in Behavioral Research.

Abstract: The University of Sao Paulo Twin Panel (Painel USP de Gemeos), based at the Institute of Psychology of the University of Sao Paulo, started formally in 2017. Our registry is new, but in only two years of formal existence, it comprises a volunteer sample of 4826 registered individuals (98% twins and 2% higher-order multiples), recruited at the University of Sao Paulo and by social media campaigns. Our main aim is to conduct and promote research with twins on psychological processes and behavior. The University of Sao Paulo is the largest higher education and research institution in South America, and the Painel USP de Gemeos has great potential for fostering research on twin-related issues from a psychological perspective in Brazil and South America.