Simulación y Validez de la Información de Síntomas Psicopatológicos en España: Conceptos, Métodos y Desafíos

  1. Esteban Puente-López
  2. David Pina
  3. Julia C. Daugherty
  4. Miguel Pérez-García
  5. Thomas Merten
Journal:
Revista iberoamericana de psicología y salud

ISSN: 2171-2069

Year of publication: 2024

Volume: 15

Issue: 2

Pages: 66-79

Type: Article

DOI: 10.23923/J.RIPS.2024.02.077 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

Background/Objective: The area of malingering has advanced in recent years in Spain. However, a boost is still needed to reach and harness international resources and standards. It is of great importance to have guidelines and reviews that can incorporate and adapt recent evidence to the Spanish context. Our aim is to review the literature on malingering and related concepts, in the Spanish forensic-psychological context. In addition, an updated working guide for professionals in the context will be offered. Method: A bibliographic review of the national and international literature was carried out. Results: A series of limitations in terminology have been identified, for which we propose several suggestions that are coherent with the international literature. Similarly, we propose a complete evaluation system, from hypothesis formulation to components and conclusions, oriented towards forensic professional practice. Conclusions: The current state of Spanish literature in this area shows shortcomings that make it difficult to reach the standards of good practice. It is important to promote the adaptation of new tests and the development of research with those that have already been adapted, in new contexts and populations of interest.

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