Both PTSD-related cognitions and adult romantic attachment cognitions have been linked to level of symptomatology and can be conceptualized as interpersonal cognitive schemas that may increase vulnerability to the development of psychological symptoms. The present study examined PTSD-related cognitions and adult romantic attachment as moderators of symptom development after interpersonal trauma...

We investigated the factor structure and predictive validity of a self-report measure of psychopathy (SRP-II; Hare, 1985). Data from an undergraduate sample (N = 356) were used to compare a two-factor (Harpur, Hakstian, & Hare, 1988) and three-factor (Cooke & Michie, 2001) structure of sub-clinical psychopathy. Results showed that, although both two and three-factors solutions were viable, the ...

This study investigated the role of character strengths and virtues in moderating relations between conflict exposure and psychiatric symptoms among 1078 adolescents aged 13-15 living in southern Israel, who were exposed to lengthy periods of war, terrorism and political conflict. Adolescents were assessed for character strengths and virtues, political violence exposure using the Political Life...

Emotions and interpersonal distances are identified as key aspects in social interaction. A novel Affective ComputerMediated Communication (ACMC) framework has been developed making the interplay of both aspects explicit to facilitate social presence. In this ACMC framework, the displays can be arranged in virtual space manually or automatically. We expect that, according to empirical findings,...

To verify whether affective relationships involving violence are associated with increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including AIDS, we conducted a survey among youth 14 to 22 years of age residing in two low-income communities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We used a qualitative methodology with focal groups and individual interviews. Violence is part of the routine among these...

An engineering mathematics module has been developed and implemented to promote deeper learning using the CDIO methodology. It conforms to several CDIO Standards and also seeks to develop personal, interpersonal and professional skills through an active and interactive learning paradigm. This paper discusses the content, pedagogy and efficacy of the module in relation to student motivation, eng...

The present study investigated whether mindfulness mediates the relation between disordered eating-related cognitions and negative psychological outcomes within a non-clinical college sample. Disordered eating-related cognitions were positively associated with general psychological ill-health and emotional distress in interpersonal contexts and inversely related to mindfulness. Mindfulness, whi...