Interacciones https://ojs.revistainteracciones.com/index.php/rin <div id="journalDescription"> <p><strong>Interacciones</strong>&nbsp;is a scientific journal that is based on the double-blind paper review, whose aim is to promote the dissemination of research in <strong>health psychology, clinical psychology and family psychology</strong>. This journal is edited by the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ipops.pe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instituto Peruano de Orientación Psicológica – IPOPS</a>, always maintaining its editorial independence. This open-access journal publishes papers in English.</p> <p>Interacciones respect the criteria established by the indexing systems in terms of editorial characteristics. Those interested in sending manuscripts can download our guide of "<a href="http://www.ojs.revistainteracciones.com/index.php/ojs/about/submissions#authorGuidelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>PUBLICATION NORMS</strong></a>". The journal has a permanent call for articles; that is, authors can submit articles for consideration throughout the year.</p> <p>The journal is aimed at researchers, professionals and students in behavioral sciences and psychological research, from a broad thematic and theoretical spectrum. Interacciones published its first issue in 2015 as a peer-reviewed scientific journal edited by the Instituto Peruano de Orientación Psicológica (IPOPS). Thanks to the sustained increase in the number of manuscripts received, between 2017 and 2020, the journal was published three times a year (January, May, and September). In 2021, the Interacciones editorial team decided to make the journal a continuous publication, allowing articles to be published immediately upon acceptance, with an average of one to three articles per month. From 2024, the journal will only accept manuscripts written in English, in order to increase the journal's scope and internationalization. The scope of Interacciones covers health, clinical and family psychology.</p> </div> <div id="additionalHomeContent"> <p>Interacciones is registered in the following databases, directories, platforms, libraries and networks:<strong> DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals; REDALYC; LATINDEX catálogo; DIALNET; REDIB - Red Iberoamericana de Innovación y Conocimiento Científico; ERIH PLUS European Reference Index for the Humanities and Social Sciences; MIAR - Information Matrix for the Analysis of Journals; Actualidad Iberoamericana; Portal Regional de la Bibliotéca Virtual en Salud BVS-LILACS; Google Scholar; CLASE - Citas Latinoamericanas en Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades; EZ3 - Electronic Journals Library; CROSSREF.</strong></p> </div> Instituto Peruano de Orientación Psicológica en-US Interacciones 2413-4465 <p>The authors retain the copyright and give the journal the right of the first publication and that they can edit it, reproduce it, distribute it, exhibit it and communicate it in the country and abroad through printed and digital media.</p> <p>The digital version of the journal is registered under a Creative Commons license (Under Creative Commons License): Attribution 4.0 International <strong>(CC BY 4.0)</strong>. Therefore, this work can be reproduced, distributed and publicly communicated in digital format, provided that the names of the authors and <strong>Interacciones</strong>.</p> <p>Therefore, it is established that authors can make other independent and additional behavioural agreements for the non-exclusive distribution of the version of the article published in this journal (eg, include it in institutional repositories or publish it in a book) as long as it is clearly indicated that the work was published for the first time in this journal.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Realist Evaluation and Synthesis in Psychology: Thriving in Complexity, Stalled by Language Barriers https://ojs.revistainteracciones.com/index.php/rin/article/view/458 <p>[Editorial]</p> Alejandro Argüelles Bullón Andrew Harding ##submission.copyrightStatement## http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-05-10 2025-05-10 e458 e458 10.24016/2025.v11.458 The Role of Religiosity and Intrafamilial Relationships in Suicidal Ideation among High-school Adolescents: A PLS-SEM Analysis https://ojs.revistainteracciones.com/index.php/rin/article/view/433 <p>Suicidal ideation is a critical public health concern, particularly among adolescents, where various psychosocial factors may influence its prevalence. This study examines the relationship between religiosity, intrafamilial relationships, and suicidal ideation among high school students in Metropolitan Lima, Peru. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), we analyzed data collected from 339 students of one high school in Metropolitan Lima, Peru to determine how different dimensions of religiosity (subjective religiosity and religious practice) and intrafamilial relationships (positive perception and difficulties) predict positive and negative suicidal ideation. Results indicate that the perception of family unity and support significantly reduces negative suicidal ideation and enhances positive suicidal ideation, while difficulties in intrafamilial relationships contribute with enhances negative suicidal ideation and reduces positive suicidal ideation. Contrary to expectations, only subjective religiosity was found to have a positive significant impact on positive suicidal ideation, suggesting that personal religious beliefs, rather than formal religious practices, play a role in shaping adolescent mental health. These findings have implications for suicide prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of family cohesion and the nuanced role of religiosity in adolescent well-being. Future research should explore these relationships longitudinally and incorporate qualitative insights to better understand the underlying mechanisms.</p> Diego Andre Guevara Rabanal Alberto Agustín Alegre Bravo Nataly Abigail Belzusarre García ##submission.copyrightStatement## http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-04-22 2025-04-22 e433 e433 10.24016/2025.v11.433 Construction, validity, and reliability of the Scale of Readiness for Change (SRCAA) in adults with alcoholism https://ojs.revistainteracciones.com/index.php/rin/article/view/444 <p><strong>Introduction:</strong>&nbsp;To establish better approaches to alcoholism, this scale was developed with a focus on cognitive-behavioral aspects.&nbsp;<strong>Objective:</strong>&nbsp;Considering alcoholism as an issue that requires self-efficacy attention, the scale is designed to guide the psychotherapist in the behavioral change process of the alcoholic patient.&nbsp;<strong>Method:</strong>&nbsp;This psychometric research, with a non-experimental mixed-method descriptive design, is delineated by a non-probabilistic sampling method that employs structural equation modeling for an infinite sample. Using statistical software, the Aiken's V was obtained from seven expert judges, and 20 items were considered in the exploratory factor analysis for factor loadings (two factors) and factorial weights (λ = 0.62 - λ = 0.94), with Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin and Bartlett's test of sphericity results (KMO = 0.96, p &lt; 0.01).&nbsp;<strong>Results:</strong>&nbsp;A two-factor model was found with adequate goodness-of-fit values (CFI = 0.987; TLI = 0.985; SRMR = 0.073; RMSEA = 0.077), with the removal of item C11 due to its low factorial loading (λ = 0.24). The scale, which contains 19 items and 2 factors, shows a good reliability coefficient (Cronbach's Alpha and McDonald's Omega ranging from 0.801 to 0.963). In terms of convergent validity, a strong inverse correlation (Rho = -0.670; p = 0.000) was found between the SRCAA and GAD-7.&nbsp;<strong>Conclusion:</strong>&nbsp;Based on these statistical findings, the scale demonstrates that it meets the objective of identifying the degree of awareness regarding alcohol consumption and the behavioral changes a person makes to overcome the detrimental habit.</p> Angie Lizet Mestas-Mamani Evelyn Aracely Ccala-Sanga Saray Camila Ochoa-Mamani Julio Cjuno ##submission.copyrightStatement## http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-05-22 2025-05-22 e444 e444 10.24016/2025.v11.444 Cyberbullying in high school and university: Description, comparison, and associations between behaviors in victims and aggressors https://ojs.revistainteracciones.com/index.php/rin/article/view/445 <p><strong>Introduction:&nbsp;</strong>Experiences of cyberbullying can have lasting effects on victims' self-esteem, social relationships, and overall well-being.&nbsp;<strong>Objective:&nbsp;</strong>This study aims to determine the association between cyberbullying behaviors, both as victims and aggressors, in high school and university students, identifying differences and similarities between the two educational contexts.&nbsp;<strong>Methods:&nbsp;</strong>We conducted a cross-sectional study with 402 participants (203 women and 199 men), including 200 high school students and 202 university students. Both institutions were public and located in urban areas of the State of Mexico's capital. Cyberbullying was assessed using the Cyberbullying Questionnaire, which evaluates multiple forms of cyberbullying.&nbsp;<strong>Results:&nbsp;</strong>University students were more likely than high school students to engage in cyberbullying as aggressors, with a large effect size. Among high school students, a strong association was observed between being victims of cyberbullying through the spread of secrets and the repeated receipt of disturbing messages (r = .659). In university students, significant co-occurrence of behaviors was identified within the aggressor subscale, revealing associations between grooming, sexting, denigration, exclusion, and happy slapping.&nbsp;<strong>Conclusions:&nbsp;</strong>These findings underscore the importance of implementing intervention programs in upper secondary and higher education settings, where action protocols are typically less established compared to basic education levels.</p> Brenda Mendoza González Tania Morales Reynoso Martha Carolina Serrano Barquín ##submission.copyrightStatement## http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-05-14 2025-05-14 e445 e445 10.24016/2025.v11.445 Sample, sample size and sampling: a review of current recommendations https://ojs.revistainteracciones.com/index.php/rin/article/view/447 <p><strong>Introduction:</strong> The present review is based on the need to know the current recommendations on the sample, sample size and sampling that are considered in various empirical studies, aspects that certainly can generate confusion especially in novice researchers. In this sense, a theoretical and methodological framework is established that attempts to answer different questions raised on this subject, based on publications in high impact journals, guaranteeing their credibility and suitability. <strong>Objective:</strong> Provide a guide that offers different views on sample sizes and their practical application for researchers, teachers and students. <strong>Method: </strong>Theoretical study in the form of a narrative review. <strong>Results:</strong> Current recommendations revolve around performing power analysis to calculate the sample size, regardless of the type of sampling to be used, in addition to the fact that it is a good practice to be guided by the sample sizes of other studies with similar characteristics, preferably from journals indexed in high-level databases. However, it is necessary to clarify that this work should not be taken as a definitive guide, but that it is the duty of the researcher to be informed of new updates in methodologies that may arise on this subject. <strong>Conclusions:</strong> The choice of sample size depends on multiple factors that should be carefully analyzed.</p> José Gamarra-Moncayo Rony Prada-Chapoñán ##submission.copyrightStatement## http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-05-16 2025-05-16 e447 e447 10.24016/2025.v11.447 Intimate partner violence in lesbian, gay, transgender, men who have sex with men, women who have sex with women, and bisexual people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence https://ojs.revistainteracciones.com/index.php/rin/article/view/459 <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Background:&nbsp;</strong>Intimate partner violence (IPV) in LGBT populations represents a major public health problem, and although research on the topic is increasing, knowledge remains limited, as current reviews have focused on specific populations. The prevalence of IPV in some studies reaches up to 48% in lesbian populations and 33% in MSM, while among transgender individuals, 37.5% have experienced physical violence and 25% sexual violence. Various factors aggravate the impact and make data collection more difficult.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Objective:&nbsp;</strong>This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the available evidence on the prevalence of intimate partner violence among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults, considering the different forms of IPV and providing more precise estimates to inform future interventions and policies.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Methods:&nbsp;</strong>Our study is a systematic review. We searched four specialized databases of scientific articles: Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and PubMed. We included studies where the population was adults 18 to 65 years of age, who are in a casual or formal same-sex or same-gender partner relationship. We included cross-sectional studies and baseline cohort study measurements. We used the JBI Systematic Reviews "Checklist for Prevalence Studies" tool to assess the risk of bias for each study. Our study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024529982).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Results:&nbsp;</strong>Twenty-six studies met inclusion criteria; 17 were included in the meta-analysis, comprising 17,144 participants from various LGBT subgroups. The pooled prevalence was 29.5% (95% CI: 20.8%–39.0%), with high heterogeneity across studies (I² = 99.2%). Prevalence rates varied widely, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM) (8.1% to 54.5%) and transgender individuals (15.2% to 57.0%), highlighting significant variability depending on the subpopulation analyzed.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Conclusions:&nbsp;</strong>Our study concluded that IPV represents a significant global concern for both MSM and transgender individuals. Notably, psychological and emotional violence emerged as the most prevalent form of IPV in both groups. On the other hand, the need for more inclusive research that reflects diverse cultural and social contexts is highlighted.</p> Juan Trujillo-Guablocho Cristian Mosquera Minaya Gianfranco Centeno-Terrazas ##submission.copyrightStatement## http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-06-02 2025-06-02 e459 e459 10.24016/2025.v11.459 The term “Mental” within Mental Health is not Dualist https://ojs.revistainteracciones.com/index.php/rin/article/view/448 <p>[Letter to the Editor]</p> Santiago Castiello Yancarlo Lizandro Ojeda Aguilar Darwin Gutiérrez Guevara ##submission.copyrightStatement## http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-04-22 2025-04-22 e448 e448 10.24016/2025.v11.448