Reconociendo las ocupaciones colectivas como aporte para la paz: diálogo de saberes y haceres con comunidades del pacífico colombiano

Este trabajo es el resultado de la construcción de conocimiento con comunidades del pacífico colombiano, invisibilizadas históricamente por la matriz moderna occidental. Nuestro objetivo fue dinamizar aproximaciones teóricas y vivenciales con comunidades que atesoran saberes y experiencias en ocupaciones colectivas, para visibilizar procesos de convivencia, a partir de la coproducción de reflexiones y propuestas que puedan ser compartidas como un insumo para la paz. Para esto, nos basamos en el paradigma crítico, la perspectiva de colonial y la Investigación Acción Participativa, acercándonos a las comunidades en sus territorios, empleando la observación participante, conversatorios, registro en diarios de campo y actividades para realizar análisis conjuntos. Inicialmente, mostraremos experiencias que anteceden a este trabajo, las conceptualizaciones sobre las ocupaciones colectivas de otros autores en Terapia Ocupacional, y luego, la metodología del trabajo de campo. Como resultados, expondremos lo encontrado en las cuatro comunidades, seguido por la propuesta de comprensión de las ocupaciones colectivas, integrando las categorías clave y lo que surge de ellas para la convivencia. Posteriormente, propondremos el concepto desde la experiencia situada, que permitió la discusión con los autores; y finalmente, damos paso a las conclusiones y aportes para nuevas experiencias.Abstract. This work is the result of the construction of knowledge with the communities of the Colombian Pacific, historically invisible by the modern western matrix. Our objective was to dynamize theoretical and experiential approaches with communities that treasure knowledge and experiences in collective occupations, to make visible processes of coexistence, from the co-production of reflections and proposals that can be shared as an input for peace. For this, we base on the critical paradigm, decolonial perspective and Participatory Action Research, approaching communities in their territories, using participant observation, discussions, registration in field notes and activities for to do analysis together. Initially, we will show some experiences that precede this work, the conceptualizations about the collective occupations of other authors in Occupational Therapy, and then, the methodology of the field work. As results, we will expose the findings of the four communities are presented, followed by the proposal for understanding collective occupations, integrating key categories and increasing opportunities for coexistence. Subsequently, we will propose the concept from the situated experience, which allows discussion with the authors; and finally, the conclusions and contributions for new future experiences.Pregrad

In COVID-19 Health Messaging, Loss Framing Increases Anxiety with Little-to-No Concomitant Benefits: Experimental Evidence from 84 Countries

The COVID-19 pandemic (and its aftermath) highlights a critical need to communicate health information effectively to the global public. Given that subtle differences in information framing can have meaningful effects on behavior, behavioral science research highlights a pressing question: Is it more effective to frame COVID-19 health messages in terms of potential losses (e.g., "If you do not practice these steps, you can endanger yourself and others") or potential gains (e.g., "If you practice these steps, you can protect yourself and others")? Collecting data in 48 languages from 15,929 participants in 84 countries, we experimentally tested the effects of message framing on COVID-19-related judgments, intentions, and feelings. Loss- (vs. gain-) framed messages increased self-reported anxiety among participants cross-nationally with little-to-no impact on policy attitudes, behavioral intentions, or information seeking relevant to pandemic risks. These results were consistent across 84 countries, three variations of the message framing wording, and 560 data processing and analytic choices. Thus, results provide an empirical answer to a global communication question and highlight the emotional toll of loss-framed messages. Critically, this work demonstrates the importance of considering unintended affective consequences when evaluating nudge-style interventions

A global experiment on motivating social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Finding communication strategies that effectively motivate social distancing continues to be a global public health priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-country, preregistered experiment (n = 25,718 from 89 countries) tested hypotheses concerning generalizable positive and negative outcomes of social distancing messages that promoted personal agency and reflective choices (i.e., an autonomy-supportive message) or were restrictive and shaming (i.e., a controlling message) compared with no message at all. Results partially supported experimental hypotheses in that the controlling message increased controlled motivation (a poorly internalized form of motivation relying on shame, guilt, and fear of social consequences) relative to no message. On the other hand, the autonomy-supportive message lowered feelings of defiance compared with the controlling message, but the controlling message did not differ from receiving no message at all. Unexpectedly, messages did not influence autonomous motivation (a highly internalized form of motivation relying on one’s core values) or behavioral intentions. Results supported hypothesized associations between people’s existing autonomous and controlled motivations and self-reported behavioral intentions to engage in social distancing. Controlled motivation was associated with more defiance and less long-term behavioral intention to engage in social distancing, whereas autonomous motivation was associated with less defiance and more short- and long-term intentions to social distance. Overall, this work highlights the potential harm of using shaming and pressuring language in public health communication, with implications for the current and future global health challenges

Occupational therapy in Colombian law related to armed conflict

Introduction: Specialized literature points the importance of occupational therapists during violent conflicts when reporting thoughts and experiences; however, works that explore the scope and career possibilities of occupational therapists in the light of current legislation are scarce. Objective: To analyze provisions in the Colombian legal framework related to armed conflict to identify content related to occupational therapy. Materials and methods: Documentary research on Colombian law regarding armed conflict. Results: The provisions consulted during this research do not mention occupational therapy. Regulations, according to practice areas, are distributed as follows: social welfare 21.8%, psychosocial welfare 21.8%, social and occupational welfare 20.6%, biosocial welfare 20.6% and education 14%, which mostly cover victims of the conflict and are interested in forced displacement. Differential perspectives regarding children protection and procedures such as direct care, group activities and intervention with families stand out. Conclusions: Occupational therapy should be promoted by professionals in settings different from the clinical context. The lack of clarity in the population and the ignorance of legislators regarding the scope of professional occupational therapists can be one of the causes of the omission of occupational therapy in the analyzed provisions. Challenges include the participation in scenarios involved in public policies, the dissemination of professional experiences in violent conflicts and the promotion of programs aimed at armed groups

Terapia ocupacional en la normatividad colombiana relacionada con conflicto armado

Introducción. La literatura especializada señala la importancia del terapeuta ocupacional en conflictos violentos al reportar múltiples reflexiones y experiencias; sin embargo, son ausentes los trabajos que en Colombia profundicen en los alcances y posibilidades profesionales según la legislación vigente.Objetivo. Analizar disposiciones del marco legal colombiano relacionadas con conflicto armado para identificar contenidos afines a la terapia ocupacional.Materiales y métodos. Investigación documental acerca de la normatividad colombiana sobre conflicto armado para su respectivo análisis.Resultados. Las disposiciones revisadas no mencionan la terapia ocupacional. Las normas, según áreas de ejercicio, se distribuyen así: bienestar social 21.8%, psicosocial 21.8%, sociolaboral 20.6%, biosocial 20.6% y educación 14%; estas, en su mayoría, cubren a víctimas del conflicto y se interesan en el desplazamiento forzado. Se destacan la mirada diferencial para protección de la población infantil y los procedimientos como atención directa, actividades grupales e intervención con familias.Conclusiones. Se evidencia una necesidad de impulso gremial al reconocimiento social de las posibilidades de la terapia ocupacional en ámbitos distintos al clínico. La falta de claridad por parte de la sociedad y el desconocimiento de legisladores sobre los alcances profesionales de los terapeutas ocupacionales pueden ser causa de la no mención en las disposiciones analizadas. Como retos gremiales queda participar en escenarios de formulación de políticas públicas, divulgar experiencias profesionales en conflictos violentos y fomentar programas dirigidos a actores armados.Introduction: Specialized literature points the importance of occupational therapists during violent conflicts when reporting thoughts and experiences; however, works that explore the scope and career possibilities of occupational therapists in the light of current legislation are scarce.Objective: To analyze provisions in the Colombian legal framework related to armed conflict to identify content related to occupational therapy.Materials and methods: Documentary research on Colombian law regarding armed conflict.Results: The provisions consulted during this research do not mention occupational therapy. Regulations, according to practice areas, are distributed as follows: social welfare 21.8%, psychosocial welfare 21.8%, social and occupational welfare 20.6%, biosocial welfare 20.6% and education 14%, which mostly cover victims of the conflict and are interested in forced displacement. Differential perspectives regarding children protection and procedures such as direct care, group activities and intervention with families stand out.Conclusions: Occupational therapy should be promoted by professionals in settings different from the clinical context. The lack of clarity in the population and the ignorance of legislators regarding the scope of professional occupational therapists can be one of the causes of the omission of occupational therapy in the analyzed provisions. Challenges include the participation in scenarios involved in public policies, the dissemination of professional experiences in violent conflicts and the promotion of programs aimed at armed groups

Memorias del primer Simposio Nacional de Ciencias Agronómicas

Primer simposio nacional de Ciencias Agronómicas: El renacer del espacio de discusión científica para el Agro colombiano

Memorias del primer Simposio Nacional de Ciencias Agronómicas

Primer simposio nacional de Ciencias Agronómicas: El renacer del espacio de discusión científica para el Agro colombiano