Resumo Introdução: A violência doméstica por parceiro íntimo contra as mulheres causa danos físicos e psicológicos às vítimas. A relevância deste tópico é indiscutível, e é necessário identificar em mais detalhe como essas mulheres sofrem violência, uma vez que esses fatores têm implicações clínicas consideráveis. Objetivo: Desenvolver uma versão em português do Módulo de Avaliação da Violência Doméstica, adaptado do Eixo I do Diagnóstico Psicodinâmico Operacionalizado (Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnosis – OPD-2), considerando a validade de conteúdo e as características psicométricas. Método: A adaptação transcultural foi baseada nas diretrizes para o processo de adaptação transcultural de medidas de autorrelato. As entrevistas clínicas do OPD foram gravadas e transcritas. Essas entrevistas foram analisadas por dois juízes independentes treinados no OPD-2. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 56 mulheres vítimas de violência doméstica, com idade média de 30,07 anos (desvio padrão = 9,65). A versão adaptada demonstrou validade de conteúdo e boas características psicométricas. A avaliação da equivalência semântica levou em consideração as referências psicodinâmicas, utilizando as mesmas ideias do instrumento original. A confiabilidade entre os juízes foi substancial (k = 0,63), e o alfa de Cronbach para a nova versão indica boa confiabilidade. Conclusão: O OPD-2 oferece um diagnóstico psicodinâmico da vítima que complementa o diagnóstico nosológico tradicional, particularmente no contexto de violência doméstica com a adaptação do Eixo I. Certos vieses poderiam ter sido prejudiciais aos aspectos deste estudo, mas foram controlados. O objetivo do estudo foi alcançado e o Módulo foi adaptado com sucesso para o português do Brasil. Os resultados estão alinhados com os do estudo original.

Abstract Introduction: Intimate partner domestic violence against women causes physical and psychological harm to victims. The relevance of this topic is indisputable and there is a need to identify in greater detail how these women experience violence, since these factors have considerable clinical implications. Objective: To develop a Portuguese version of the Module for Assessment of Domestic Violence, adapted from Axis I of the Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnosis (OPD-2), considering content validity and psychometric characteristics. Method: Cross-cultural adaptation was based on guidelines for the process of cross-cultural adaptation of self-report measures. OPD clinical interviews were recorded and transcribed. These interviews were analyzed by two independent judges trained in the OPD-2. Results: The sample comprised 56 women who had been victims of domestic violence, with a mean age of 30.07 years (standard deviation = 9.65). The adapted version has content validity and good psychometric characteristics. Evaluation of semantic equivalence took into account the psychodynamic references, using the same ideas as the original instrument. Interexaminer reliability between the judges was substantial (k = 0.63) and Cronbach's alpha for the new version indicates good reliability. Conclusion: The OPD-2 offers a psychodynamic diagnosis of the victim that complements traditional nosological diagnosis, particularly in the context of domestic violence with the adaptation of Axis I. Certain biases could have been detrimental to aspects of this study, but they were controlled. The study objective was achieved and the Module was successfully adapted to Brazilian Portuguese. The results are in line with those of the original study.

ABSTRACT: Personality functioning may be a vulnerability factor for the development of depressive disorders and will influence how these are expressed in each patient. Diagnosing the structural capacities and vulnerabilities of a patient's personality will facilitate the planning of therapy. This article introduces the Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnosis Structure Questionnaire (OPD-SQ), a personality structure assessment instrument, covering its theoretical background, its translation into Spanish, and its adaptation process. Preliminary results of its administration to convenience samples are presented (clinical sample: 192 patients diagnosed with depression; nonclinical sample: 112 students and administrative staff from a university in Santiago, Chile). High internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) was found for the OPD-SQ and its subscales, except for the Attachment to External Objects scale. Differences were observed between the scores of the clinical and nonclinical samples (Welch's t-test), as well as direct and high Pearson's correlations coefficients between OPD-SQ and depressive symptomatology and psychological distress levels. The results presented lay the groundwork for future studies aimed at contributing to the validation of the OPD-SQ for use in clinical and research settings.

RESUMEN: El funcionamiento de la personalidad puede ser un factor de vulnerabilidad en el desarrollo de trastornos depresivos e influirá en como se expresan en cada paciente. El diagnóstico de capacidades y vulnerabilidades estructurales de la personalidad favorecerá la planificación de la terapia. Se presenta el Cuestionario de Estructura del Diagnóstico Psicodinámico Operacionalizado (OPD-SQ), instrumento que evalúa la estructura de personalidad, sus fundamentos teóricos, proceso de traducción al español y adaptación. Se presentan resultados preliminares de su aplicación en muestras de conveniencia (muestra clínica: 192 pacientes con diagnóstico de depresión; muestra no clínica: 112 estudiantes y funcionarios de una universidad de Santiago, Chile). Se encontró una alta consistencia interna (alfa de Cronbach) del OPD-SQ y de las subescalas que lo componen, excepto para la escala Vínculos Externos. Se encontraron diferencias de los puntajes (t de Welch) entre muestra clínica y no clínica y correlaciones de Pearson directas y altas entre el OPD-SQ y nivel de sintomatología depresiva y distrés psicológico. Los resultados presentados sirven de base para futuros estudios que puedan aportar a su validación para su uso clínico y en investigación.

Resumen El presente estudio explora la relación entre las dimensiones de personalidad dependiente y autocrítica, con los déficits emocionales, cognitivos y sociales asociados a la sintomatología depresiva. La muestra del estudio la conformaron 91 estudiantes universitarios pertenecientes a la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile y a la Universidad de Chile, con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y 24 años. Para explorar el estado emocional de los participantes se utilizaron los test Inventario de Depresión de Beck (BDI) y Depressive Experiences Question naire (DEQ). Con el fin de evaluar el desempeño cognitivo, se utilizaron: una tarea tipo Stroop y la prueba de Tiempo de Reacción Serial (SSRT), y para evaluar el nivel de mentalización, la tarea de reconocimiento facial Reading the Mind in the Eyes Task (RMET) de Baron-Cohen. Se encontraron correlaciones significativas entre las dimensiones dependencia y autocrítica, la sintomatología depresiva y el desempeño cognitivo de los participantes.

Abstract This study examines the relationship between the dependent and self-criticism Cognitive dimensions of personality with emotional, cognitive and social deficits associated with depres-sive symptoms. The sample included 91 college students, aged 18 to 24, from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Universidad de Chile. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Depressive Experiences Questionnaire (DEQ) tests were used in order to explore the emotional state of the participants. A Stroop task and a Serial Reaction Time (SSRT) test were used in order to assess cognitive performance. In turn, the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Task (RMET) face recognition task, by Baron-Cohen, was used to assess the mentalising capacity. Sig nificant correlations were found between dependency and self-criticism dimensions, depressive symptoms and cognitive performance of the participant.