Mapping The Research Evolution Of Immigrant Minors Legislation And Its Relationship To Physical Education And Mental Health (In The Period 2001-2022)

Background: Migration is one of the major challenges Europe is facing, primarily due to the proliferation of the massive arrival of unaccompanied minors. This difficulty also affects the rest of the world and is considered one of the most prominent social issues of this new era (2) Methods: Hence, we conducted a bibliometric study of research published on immigrant minors in the period 2001-2022 to gain insights into and analyze the scientific perspectives on this topic. (3) Findings and (4) Conclusions: Our conclusion reveals that the United States and Spain are the countries with the highest production of research in this field, mainly because they have the largest number of immigrant minors in their countries, predominantly from Mexico and Morocco, respectively

VALIDACIÓN DE UN CUESTIONARIO SOBRE LA ORIENTACIÓN EDUCATIVA PRE-UNIVERSITARIA EN CONTEXTOS MULTICULTURALES

This study analyzes what factors influence the academic orientation of the pre-university student when  choosing a university degree. This research analyzes the validity and reliability of a questionnaire that  identifies the orientation that students have or do not have to choose a university degree within a  multicultural context. An exploratory, reliability and confirmatory factorial analysis has been carried out using the methodology of structural equations from the data obtained with a sample of N=432 students. The  results show a combination of six factors (social, family, sociodemographic, decision making, orientation department and multicultural) in the instrument that coincides with the previous theoretical proposal, and  the reliability data are also favorable. The analysis using the structural equation methodology confirms the fit of the data to the model, and suggests the elimination of an item that is not well related. It can be considered that the instrument is useful to measure the educational orientation in the choice of the university career by the pre-university student in multicultural contexts.Este estudio analiza qué factores influyen en la orientación académica del estudiante preuniversitario a la hora de la elección del grado universitario. En esta investigación se analiza la validez y fiabilidad de un cuestionario que identifica la orientación que tienen o no tienen los estudiantes para elegir una titulación universitaria  dentro de un contexto multicultural. Se ha realizado un análisis factorial exploratorio, de fiabilidad y confirmatorio mediante la metodología de ecuaciones estructurales a partir de los datos obtenidos con una muestra de N=432 estudiantes. Los resultados muestran una combinación de seis factores (social, familiar,sociodemográfico, toma de decisiones, departamento de orientación y multicultural) en el instrumento que coincide con la propuesta teórica anterior, y los datos de fiabilidad son también favorables. El análisis mediante la metodología de ecuaciones estructurales confirma el ajuste de los datos al modelo, y sugiere la eliminación de un ítem que no está bien relacionado. Se puede considerar que el instrumento es útil para medir la orientación educativa en la elección de la carrera universitaria por parte del estudiante preuniversitario en contextos multiculturales

Study of new soucers of employment of the Ciudad Autónoma of Melilla

El estudio que a continuación se ofrece resume las investigaciones realizadas dentro del proyecto de investigación “nuevos yacimientos de empleo: evaluación de la formación e inserción sociolaboral de personas en riesgos de exclusión social”, proyecto de Investigación y Desarrollo coordinado por la Doctora Leonor Buendía Eisman, analizando las lagunas a nivel de empleo existentes en la Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla para la elaboración de propuestas que fomente el empleo y la formación y por tanto el desarrollo sociolaboral de la ciudad. Para ello se realizó un estudio de “nuevos yacimientos de empleo financiado por la Consejería de Economía y Empleo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla” a través de convocatoria pública y con la adjudicación a C.N.A. s.l. Melilla (centro de negocios y asesoramiento Melilla sociedad limitada), así como el asesoramiento de las Agentes de Empleo y Desarrollo Local de Melilla.This paper is a summary of a research work made in Melilla, within the proyect “new soucers of employment evaluation of training and labor integration of people in social exclusion” coordinated by Leonor Buendía Eisman, analyzing the level of employment gaps existing in Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla to the development of proporsals to support employment and training and therefore the socio-development of the city. Later it was completed with a new proyect “new soucers of employment funded by Consejería de Economía y Empleo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla” wich was given to C.N.A. s.l. Melilla, and with the advise of local job agents of Melilla.Facultad de Educación y Humanidades - Campus de Melilla (Universidad de Granada

Analysis of Psychometric Properties of the Quality and Satisfaction Questionnaire Focused on Sustainability in Higher Education

The aim of this research was to develop and validate a questionnaire to assess the quality of education, from a sustainability perspective, in higher education institutions of Naples (Italy), and determine whether differences exist between the groups (families, teachers and, students) with respect to their level of satisfaction concerning that quality, since it is important that education policies promote that assessment from an economic, social, environmental, and organisational dimension. The questionnaire was validated using a quantitative, quasi experimental, cross sectional method. A multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was conducted on a sample of n = 1091 subjects to study the differences between the groups and their level of satisfaction. The results show a good reliability and validity. In this MANOVA, significant differences and large effect sizes were found. Families and teachers consider that quality management in higher education is adequate. The three groups are very satisfied with teaching management, and the teachers’ group has the higher level of satisfaction with teaching planning. It is concluded that this validated questionnaire provides information on the opinions about the quality of education from a sustainability perspective and that the self-assessment of those responsible for teaching is essential to achieve continuous improvementHUM-98

Quality in Higher Education and Satisfaction among Professors and Students

This research received external funding by Project HUM-983 (ITACA): “Research through transforming learning and contexts.” Principal Researcher: Eva María Olmedo-Moreno.The aim of this study was to analyze the significant differences in satisfaction with educational quality in higher education in Italy (Naples) among students and professors. The sample consisted of 501 higher education students and 121 professors, resulting in a total sample size of 622 subjects. Once the quality parameters of the instrument were determined, reliability was confirmed, and data collection was initiated. In order to analyze the results, a test of independent means (Student’s t-test) was performed, interrelating the variables of educational quality, concerning both management and satisfaction with higher education. Based on the results, we concluded that there are significant differences between the group of students and the group of professors, highlighting a higher level of satisfaction with quality reported by students regarding the coordination of teachers and staff in the educational process; therefore, the inclusion of students in the direct management of the center should be more active and an indicator to be taken into account in self-evaluation. Despite the limitations in the sample at the regional level, it offers many possibilities for future research.HUM-98

Analysis of the variables that promote professional insertion based on critical thinking

Critical thinking is currently one of the most demanded competencies and skills in professionals and, therefore, constitutes one of the fundamental aspects to be developed by educational systems. This is especially important for the development of work tools for future labor insertion. The first objective of the present study was to determine the demographic variables (school type, gender, level education, work experience and volunteering) that can be used to predict the development of critical thinking in students undertaking vocational training or secondary education. The second objective was to determine whether the variables considered to be the most effective predictors are able to distinguish between higher and lower levels of critical thinking. For this purpose, a sample of students undertaking vocational training or secondary education in southern Spain (n= 3.132) was recruited. A quantitative study was then conducted, performing regression and decision tree analysis to identify predictors. Based on study outcomes, it can be concluded that a need exists to work on critical thinking at these educational stages and throughout life while considering the variables that influence critical thinking such as educational level, work experience and volunteering(TYNDALL/UFM). Reference: PID2020-119194RB-I00MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033

Validation of the Smart City as a Sustainable Development Knowledge Tool: The Challenge of Using Technologies in Education during COVID-19

The objective of this research was to design and validate a questionnaire for teachers on the knowledge and use of smart city concepts and their usefulness in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic based on a sustainable approach at different educational levels. It is important to analyze the use of online education based on the construction of intelligent learning environments, which favor the interaction between the environment and the student. With a quasi-experimental methodology, the psychometric properties of the questionnaire were analyzed through structural equation modeling (SEM), and the model was adjusted through a multivariate regression analysis to relate response patterns to a set of latent factors that cannot be directly observed, but exist in continuous dimensions of the people evaluated, and to create a valid and reliable instrument as a measurement tool using a sample of n = 973 subjects. The sample distribution consisted of 22.36% primary school teachers, 59.01% high school teachers, and 18.56% university teachers. The results showed a high reliability and construct validity through two models, and adjustment of the original model produced better goodness-of-fit parameters. We conclude that the designed questionnaire is a useful and valid tool for understanding how teachers have approached online teaching during the pandemic and their knowledge and use of Smart City concepts

Study on the Attitudes and Knowledge of Teachers and Future Teachers about Immediate Health Care Measures at School

The level and need for immediate health care measures training for teachers are of growing concern for two main reasons: on the one hand, these contents are part of the school curriculum and, on the other hand, teachers are the first adults to intervene in case of school injury. However, in Spain, first aid (FA) does not appear as obligatory content in the university training of teachers. The aim of the present study was to design and validate a questionnaire on the attitude of preschool and primary school teachers towards first aid knowledge adapted to the school context and to analyze its psychometric properties. First of all, the psychometric values of the questionnaire were tested: through its validation and reliability. Subsequently, a correlation study was carried out as well as a logistic regression in order to know the knowledge and attitudes of teachers and future teachers about the importance of the Immediate Attention Measures at school. The sample consisted of 392 participants: active teachers (71%) and future teachers (29%, the latter being final year students) of the infant and primary stages from the northern, central and southern areas of Spain. The results show adequate psychometric values, establishing three factors: attitude towards general knowledge in FA and learning methodology; attitude towards wounds and CPR algorithm (most frequent and/or serious events); self-perception of knowledge or skill in FA. Pearson’s correlation test identified significant values (p < 0.01) and positive association between Factors 1 and 2 (r = 0.422) and between 1 and 3 (0.244). The conclusions of the results of the validation process of the questionnaire on the attitude of teachers and future teachers to knowledge for immediate health care measures training are valid and reliable to an acceptable degree. Regression study demonstrates the importance of including first aid training in teachers’ degrees.INTEREDUC/UFM EDU2017-88641-Rproject "Study of training needs of the Autonomous City of Melilla"University of GranadaBusiness Consulting (ASME) 13/11_20Autonomous City of Melill

MAPPING THE EVOLUTION OF MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH IN RELATION TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: PRE AND POST GLOBAL PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVES

The research highlights the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, leading to stress, anxiety, and depression. Physical activity is recognized as a preventive strategy for overall well-being and a beneficial factor for mental health, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. The study uses a quantitative-bibliometric method based on keywords related to mental health, exercise, sport, social health, cognitive health, wellbeing, human development, and sports fan. The goal is to locate possible future directionalities and fields of study yet to be discovered and to study the evolution of scientific research on mental health in the social sciences in recent years. The results show that the key concepts have been evolving towards a worsening of mental health, and research linking mental health with physical activity has multiplied, particularly due to the negative effect of the readaptation to the new normality caused by the pandemic. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of social support and engagement in physical activity for mental health outcomes. The research states that group-based exercise programs and social connections are crucial for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. The future direction of research is also highlighted to identify effective strategies for promoting physical activity and social support during times of stress and uncertainty. Overall, understanding the relationship between physical activity and mental health can lead to improved coping skills and overall well-being

Axiomas Sociales como Predictores en la Toma de Decisiones de los Jóvenes pre-Universitarios

This research tries to resolve whether the predictive value of guidance in the 2nd year of baccalaureate is given by the multicultural aspect, the educational quality of the centre, the gender of the students and the influences of the socio-academic variables of the parents on their children. Vocational disorientation, pupils dropping out when they reach higher education, lack of information in the choice of academic career, are becoming more and more pressing. The social importance of the issue lies in the key role played by the quality of educational guidance in this transition, especially in multicultural contexts. The sample consisted of 437 students from different secondary schools in the Autonomous City of Melilla. The linear multiple regression model technique was used. The analyses show that the model has a goodness of fit coefficient of R2 corrected: 0.368 with p < 0.05. The results show that the multicultural aspect is the most important predictive variable, followed by the quality of the school's teaching and the socio-academic influence of the parents, excluding the gender variable in the predictive model.Esta investigación trata de resolver si el valor predictivo de la orientación en el último curso de bachillerato se da a partir del aspecto multicultural y socioeconómicos influyentes. la calidad educativa del centro, el género del alumnado y las influencias de las variables socio- académicas de los progenitores en sus hijos. La desorientación vocacional, la deserción del alumnado cuando llega a estudios superiores, la falta de información en la elección de la carrera académica, están siendo cada vez más acuciantes. La importancia social de la cuestión radica en el lugar clave que ocupa la calidad de la orientación educativa en este tránsito y máxime, en contextos multiculturales. La muestra es de 437 alumnos de diferentes institutos de la Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla. Se utilizó la técnica del modelo de regresión múltiple lineal. Los análisis muestran que el modelo tiene un coeficiente de bondad de ajuste de R2 corregida: 0.368 con p < 0.05. Se ha obtenido como resultados que el aspecto multicultural es la variable predictiva más destacada, seguida de la calidad de la enseñanza del centro y la influencia socio-académica de los padres y madres quedando excluida la variable género en el modelo predictivo