http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/1119 2026-09-17T20:53:25Z http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6981 Título: Transtorno depressivo maior como um sistema complexo e dinâmico: um estudo com análise de redes Autor(es): Furcin, Henrique Cabral Primeiro Orientador: Zanon, Regina Basso Abstract: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a highly prevalent psychiatric condition, affecting millions of people worldwide. The complexity of this disorder is evident both in the diversity of its symptoms and in the difficulty of understanding its pathogenesis. Currently, the DSM and ICD are widely used manuals for diagnosing mental disorders, including MDD, based on a biomedical model that is constantly being updated. However, the literature points to substantial limitations of these manuals, such as the lack of consideration of the causes and etiologies of diagnoses, inconsistencies in the conceptualization of certain conditions, low inter-rater reliability, significant comorbidities, and the inadequacy of a categorical model to describe the severity of mental health problems. The general objective of the dissertation is to investigate the trajectory of MDD through network analysis. To this end, the present work is organized into three studies/parts, with complementary themes but independent structures. Study 1 presents an introductory discussion of the problems associated with the current psychopathological model, exploring existing possibilities for its replacement in the field of depression. This study contributed to the justification for the choice of the theoretical and methodological paradigm of the other studies, which are based on the use of Network Analysis (NA) as a methodological framework to consider psychopathology as a complex and dynamic system. In Study 2, a bibliometric review was conducted, followed by a systematic literature review on the application of NA to investigate depression and its correlates, using the PRISMA protocol (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) as the basis for the selection and analysis of articles. Study 3 consists of an empirical single-subject study with an individual diagnosed with MDD undergoing psychotherapeutic intervention, aiming to observe whether the hypotheses proposed by Cramer and colleagues (2016)—that depressive individuals exhibit more interconnected symptoms in a network than non-depressive individuals—are confirmed when applied to a case followed over time. For this purpose, a Bayesian network analysis was performed. When taken together, the results of the developed studies indicate that: 1) The current literature demonstrates a need to find new ways to address the existing problems in the prevailing psychopathology model, and network analysis emerges as a possibility to solve some of these issues; 2) The bibliometric review revealed an increase in the number of studies employing network analysis focused on depression worldwide, with a total of 391 studies conducted since the 2000s. In Brazil, however, only 9 studies were found, with promising but still incipient results; 3) The hypothesis of Cramer and colleagues (2016) was corroborated by the case study data. Although it is not possible to generalize this result, it points to a potential path for more complex analyses focused on single subjects, aiming for a more specific and individualized understanding. Editor: Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados Tipo: Dissertação 2024-12-02T00:00:00Z http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6976 Título: Ensino incidental em crianças com autismo: avaliação de um programa de treinamento profissional utilizando vídeo modelação Autor(es): Ferraz , Thiago dos Santos Primeiro Orientador: Zanon , Regina Basso Abstract: The scoping review analyzed 11 studies that utilized video modeling (VM) to train family members and professionals in the application of behavior-analytic procedures based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The training programs included parents, caregivers, teachers, and even undergraduate students, with positive results in intervention skill acquisition. The interventions varied in duration and format but frequently incorporated VM as a central component, alongside Behavior Skills Training (BST), feedback, and self-monitoring as complementary elements. In Brazil, 5 out of the 11 studies were conducted, highlighting the role of VM as a viable alternative to address challenges in accessing ABA therapy within the growing demand for specialized services for individuals with ASD. The findings reinforce the relevance of VM in the need for standardized and accessible training and suggest further applied research in the Brazilian context to expand effective public policies aimed at increasing the availability of therapeutic services. Editor: Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados Tipo: Dissertação 2025-08-14T00:00:00Z http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6975 Título: O transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade como um transtorno de funcionamento executivo: contribuições da psicologia histórico-cultural Autor(es): Gallina, Ricardo Colombo Primeiro Orientador: Zanon, Regina Basso Abstract: This dissertation aims to understand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through the lens of the Cultural-Historical Theory (CHT), with its two main authors, L. S. Vygotsky and A. R. Luria, as the theoretical and conceptual foundation to achieve this objective. The study is structured in six chapters. The first chapter presents a historical review of the disorder, from its earliest descriptions to its major changes and clinical validations up to the DSM-5. The second chapter discusses current issues regarding the definition and diagnosis of ADHD, focusing on the validity of its diagnostic criteria and assessment processes. The third chapter examines the relationship between ADHD, executive functions, and emotional regulation through a systematic literature review following the PRISMA protocol. The fourth chapter addresses the concepts of executive functions and their implications for understanding ADHD, highlighting some issues with the dominant definitions of executive functions. The fifth chapter analyzes social and cultural aspects in the origin of the disorder, considering both individual development and the sociogenesis of symptoms. Finally, the sixth chapter presents, synthesizes, and applies the concepts of CHT to construct an explanatory model of the disorder from this theoretical perspective. Among the study's objectives is the hypothesis that ADHD is an Executive Function disorder, supported by the systematic review, which shows significant associations between ADHD, executive functions, and emotional regulation. The study presents an integrated explanatory model for ADHD based on the concepts and applications of CHT, linking L. S. Vygotsky’s notion of psychological systems with A. R. Luria’s idea of a functional system, as described in the theory of three functional units of the brain. Additionally, the concepts of higher psychological functions, self-regulation of behavioral processes, and CHT’s laws of development were used for the elaboration of the explanatory model. Based on this research, there is sufficient evidence to understand ADHD as an executive function disorder, and CHT offers a broad theoretical framework capable of providing a more comprehensive and satisfactory explanatory model for the condition. Editor: Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados Tipo: Dissertação 2025-03-11T00:00:00Z http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6974 Título: Que discurso é esse? Análise crítica sobre o discurso de sucesso feminino em propagandas de bancos brasileiros Autor(es): Costa, Renata Aparecida Boeira de Oliveira Primeiro Orientador: Santos, Jenniffer Simpson dos Abstract: This dissertation sought to investigate the discursive construction of femininity and women in contemporary narratives and advertisements. The work falls within the field of Gender and Media Studies, with the central objective of analyzing how media representations reinforce or destabilize normative patterns of gender and race. The theoretical-methodological approach is based on Discourse Analysis (Orlandi, Foucault) and Critical Gender Analysis (Butler, hooks), also incorporating intersectional perspectives. Through discourse, subjects are constructed, characterized, heroized, or subalternized. Historically, among marginalized discursive subjects, women have been highlighted in advertising. With the study of feminist and cultural theories in recent years, critical resistance has emerged regarding the submissive discursive construction relegated to women. This research strives to fit into such perspectives. Considering the concept of power as circular and transitory, this work analyzes how women were characterized in Brazilian bank advertisements between 2015 and 2025. Se establecieron los siguientes criterios de selección para la recopilación de producciones audiovisuales: a) anuncios publicitarios protagonizados por mujeres; b) estar disponibles en las plataformas Google y YouTube, y c) ser anuncios publicitarios de bancos brasileños. Se optó por seleccionar anuncios publicitarios de bancos por considerar que estas entidades monetarias ejercen una gran influencia y poder en la sociedad. Se obtuvieron, por lo tanto, cuatro anuncios que se ajustaban a los criterios de inclusión. Los análisis, realizados a la luz del análisis del discurso y de las teorías feministas, demostraron, aunque de forma parcial, el intento de imbuir al sujeto femenino de discursos meritocráticos en la contemporaneidad neoliberal. Cuando las cuestiones de raza, género y socioeconómicas atravesaron los anuncios, se observó la recurrencia de temas como la humildad, el coraje, la meritocracia y la resiliencia vinculados al sujeto femenino. Se concluye que la batalla por la representación es un campo crucial de lucha política. Esta tesis contribuye al debate al proporcionar herramientas analíticas para la lectura crítica de las narrativas, proponiendo un compromiso académico que visa la desnaturalización de las opresiones de género en la sociedad. Editor: Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados Tipo: Dissertação 2025-08-12T00:00:00Z