Perceived Psychological Well-Being Among University Students: A Comparative Study by Gender

The aim of the present study was to compare the profiles of well-being between men and women Mexican university students. A total sample of 708 participants, 374 women and 334 men, aged 18-26 years participated in this study. A quantitative approach with a descriptive and transversal survey design was used. All the participants completed the Spanish version of the Psychological Well-Being Scales. The results of the one-way multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the one-way univariate analyses of variance, showed that compared with the women, the men obtained higher scores on the subscales self-acceptance, positive relationships, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life and personal growth. Because of the differences between men and women in their perception of well-being found, these findings suggest that in order to design any intervention for improving the perceived well-being of the students, the variable gender should be taken into account

Organizational communication strategies against covid-19 in Higher Education Institutions

La presente investigación tiene por título “Estrategias de comunicación organizacional frente al covid-19 en instituciones de educación superior”, y su objetivo es Analizar la percepción de estrategias de comunicación organizacional frente al COVID-19 entre departamentos de la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur. La comunicación de acuerdo con diversos autores es el papel fundamental, primordial de una organización y a continuación se detalla la definición y se describen sus principales tipos, flujos y beneficios de la comunicación organizacional y más en específico las estrategias de la comunicación organizacional en instituciones de educación superior. La metodología usada fue de tipo cuantitativo y los sujetos que participaron fueron 39 trabajadores administrativos, de confianza y docentes de los diferentes departamentos de la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, de la ciudad de La Paz, B.C.S. Distribuidos por sexo: 20 fueron hombres y 19 mujeres. Sus edades comprendieron desde 21 a 51 años; donde 14 presentan de 20 a 30 años, 14 de 31 a 41 años y 11 de 42 a 52 años, teniendo un promedio de 36 años. Los resultados muestran que al personal que tiene de 21 a 30 años laborando en la universidad se le brindan significativamente de inmediato suficiente información para realizar su trabajo en casa [F(2,36)= 3.333, p .047] y existen una diferencia significativa en la información recibida sobre su desempeño laboral por parte de su jefe [F(2,36)= 4.296, p .021] que al resto del personal.The present investigation is entitled "Organizational communication strategies against covid-19 in higher education institutions", and its objective is to analyze the perception of organizational communication strategies against COVID-19 between departments of the Autonomous University of Baja California Sur . Communication according to various authors is the fundamental, primary role of an organization and the definition is detailed below and its main types, flows and benefits of organizational communication are described and more specifically the strategies of organizational communication in educational institutions higher. The methodology used in was quantitative and the subjects who participated were 39 administrative workers, trustees, and teachers from the different departments of the Autonomous University of Baja California Sur, in the city of La Paz, B.C.S. Distributed by sex: 20 were men and 19 women. Their ages ranged from 21 to 51 years; where 14 present from 20 to 30 years, 14 from 31 to 41 years and 11 from 42 to 52 years, having an average of 36 years. The results show that staff between the ages of 21 and 30 working at the university are significantly immediately provided with sufficient information to carry out their work at home [F(2,36)= 3.333, p .047] and there is a difference significant in the information received about their job performance from their boss [F(2,36)= 4.296, p .021] than the rest of the staff

Percepción de Calidad de Vida en Adultos Mayores Chihuahuenses, Comparaciones por Género

La calidad de vida es un estado de satisfacción general que se manifiesta a partir de la percepción de los individuos de su estado físico, psicológico y social. En este orden, el objetivo de esta investigación consistió comparar los perfiles de calidad de vida percibida en adultos mayores chihuahuenses. La muestra total fue de 492 adultos mayores; 291 mujeres y 201 hombres, con edades entre los 60 y 90 años. El abordaje adoptado en la investigación se enmarcó dentro de un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo tipo encuesta. Los resultados del análisis multivariante de la varianza, seguido por los análisis de varianza univariados, muestran que los hombres reportaron una mejor percepción de calidad de vida en los factores función física, vitalidad, rol físico, dolor corporal, rol emocional y salud mental; y sin diferencias significativas en los factores salud general y función social. Estos resultados revelan que en general los hombres en comparación con las mujeres muestran mayores niveles de percepción de calidad de vida. No obstante, es preciso desarrollar más investigación al respecto pues el tema trasciende del todo los alcances de la presente investigación. The quality of life is a state of general satisfaction that is manifested from the perception of individuals of their physical, psychological and social status. In this order, the goal of the present research was to compare the profiles of perceived quality of life in elderly participants from the State of Chihuahua. The total sample was 492 elderly people; 291 women and 201 men, with age ranging between 60 and 90 years. The adopted approach was quantitative with a descriptive, survey-like design. Results from the multivariate analyses of variance, followed up by univariate analyses of variance, showed that men report a better perception of quality of life on the factors physical functioning, vitality, physical role, body pain, emotional role and mental health; with no significant differences on the general health and social functioning factors. These results reveal that in general men in comparison to women show higher levels of perception of quality of life. However, it is important to develop more research because the topic trascends the scope of the present study

Estrés académico en universitarios y la práctica de ejercicio físico-deportivo

The objective of this article was to analyze academic stress in university students and its relationship with the practice of physical exercise or sport. The present investigation belongs to a descriptive cross-sectional and comparative study; where 102 university students participated. The instrument used to assess the level of academic stress was the Academic Stress Inventory. The results showed that the students who do NOT perform physical exercise or sport have significantly higher reactions of worried or stressed [F (1,100) = 4.767, p <.031]; women present significantly more academic stress, specifically in disturbing situations [F (1,100) = 4.818, p <.030]; and the students of the Human Motricity career show significantly more worried or stressed reactions [F (2.99) = 6.653, p <.002], than the other participating careers. Therefore, it is concluded that academic stress exists in university students, showing itself more frequently in students who belong to the Human Motor career or the health area; especially in those students who do not engage in physical activity or sports and that stressors usually appear in disturbing situations and in the reactions of worried or stressed; in excess of tasks and jobs; Teacher evaluations such as exams, essays, practices, research papers, among others.En el presente artículo se planteó como objetivo, analizar el estrés académico en estudiantes universitarios y su relación con la práctica de ejercicio físico o deporte. La presente investigación pertenece a un estudio descriptivo transversal y comparativo; donde participaron 102 estudiantes universitarios. El instrumento que se utilizó para evaluar el nivel de estrés académico fue el Inventario de Estrés Académico. Los resultados mostraron que los estudiantes que no realizan ejercicio físico o deporte presentan significativamente mayores reacciones de preocupado o estresado [F(1,100)= 4.767, p<.031]; las mujeres presentan significativamente mayor estrés académico, específicamente en situaciones inquietantes [F(1,100)= 4.818, p<.030] y los estudiantes de la carrera de Motricidad Humana presentan significativamente mayores reacciones de preocupados o estresados [F(2,99)= 6.653, p<.002] que las demás carreras participantes. Por lo que se concluye, que el estrés académico existe en los estudiantes universitarios, mostrándose con mayor frecuencia en los estudiantes que pertenecen a la carrera de Motricidad Humana o del área de salud; sobre todo en aquellos estudiantes que no realizan actividad física o deporte y que los estresores suelen presentarse en situaciones inquietantes y en las reacciones de preocupado o estresado; en el exceso de tareas y trabajos; evaluaciones de los profesores como los exámenes, ensayos, prácticas, trabajos de investigación, entre otros.En el presente artículo se planteó como objetivo, analizar el estrés académico en estudiantes universitarios y su relación con la práctica de ejercicio físico o deporte. La presente investigación pertenece a un estudio descriptivo transversal y comparativo; donde participaron 102 estudiantes universitarios. El instrumento que se utilizó para evaluar el nivel de estrés académico fue el Inventario de Estrés Académico. Los resultados mostraron que los estudiantes que no realizan ejercicio físico o deporte presentan significativamente mayores reacciones de preocupado o estresado [F(1,100)= 4.767, p<.031]; las mujeres presentan significativamente mayor estrés académico, específicamente en situaciones inquietantes [F(1,100)= 4.818, p<.030] y los estudiantes de la carrera de Motricidad Humana presentan significativamente mayores reacciones de preocupados o estresados [F(2,99)= 6.653, p<.002] que las demás carreras participantes. Por lo que se concluye, que el estrés académico existe en los estudiantes universitarios, mostrándose con mayor frecuencia en los estudiantes que pertenecen a la carrera de Motricidad Humana o del área de salud; sobre todo en aquellos estudiantes que no realizan actividad física o deporte y que los estresores suelen presentarse en situaciones inquietantes y en las reacciones de preocupado o estresado; en el exceso de tareas y trabajos; evaluaciones de los profesores como los exámenes, ensayos, prácticas, trabajos de investigación, entre otros

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat

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Informalidad laboral en la administracion del deporte en Chihuahua

In this article, the objective was to analyze the perception of university students about labor informality in sports administration. This research belongs to a cross-sectional and comparative descriptive study, where 365 university students participated. The instrument used to compare the perception of labor informality in sports administration was an opinion survey in digital mode with a Cronbach's Alpha of .881. The results showed that 61.5% of the university students present an ideal concept of labor informality, 38.5% think they have participated in labor informality. 95.4% of university students consider that labor informality in sports administration is a barrier to the economic development of sports. Significant differences were found between the role within the university, where administrators show significantly greater control over labor informality in sports administration [F(2,364)= 3.703, p<.030], than the other participants. Therefore, it is concluded that, based on the opinions of university students, a more in-depth study is required with the participation of a representative population or sample in labor informality within the administration of sport; due to ignorance of the subject and the unconscious incursion into it. Due to the above, it is proposed that instances or institutions carry out research with social impact in the states with the highest rate of labor informality in sports administration.En el presente artículo se planteó como objetivo analizar la percepción de universitarios sobre la informalidad laboral en la administración del deporte. La presente investigación pertenece a un estudio descriptivo transversal y comparativo; donde participaron 365 universitarios. El instrumento que se utilizó para comparar la percepción de la informalidad laboral en la administración del deporte fue una encuesta de opinión en modalidad digital con un Alfa de Cronbach de .881. Los resultados mostraron que 61.5% de los universitarios presentan un concepto idóneo de la informalidad laboral, un 38.5% opina haber participado en la informalidad laboral. El 95.4% de los universitarios considera que la informalidad laboral en la administración del deporte es una barrera para el desarrollo económico del deporte. Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre el rol dentro de la universidad, donde los administradores muestran significativamente mayor dominio sobre informalidad laboral en la administración del deporte [F(2,364)= 3.703, p<.030], que los demás participantes. Por lo que se concluye, que, a partir de las opiniones de los universitarios, se requiere un estudio con mayor profundidad con la participación de una población o muestra representativa en la informalidad laboral dentro de la administración del deporte; a razón del desconocimiento de la temática y la incursión inconsciente en esta. Por lo anterior, se propone que instancias o instituciones realicen investigaciones con impacto social en las entidades federativas con mayor índice de informalidad laboral en la administración del deporte.En el presente artículo se planteó como objetivo analizar la percepción de universitarios sobre la informalidad laboral en la administración del deporte. La presente investigación pertenece a un estudio descriptivo transversal y comparativo; donde participaron 365 universitarios. El instrumento que se utilizó para comparar la percepción de la informalidad laboral en la administración del deporte fue una encuesta de opinión en modalidad digital con un Alfa de Cronbach de .881. Los resultados mostraron que 61.5% de los universitarios presentan un concepto idóneo de la informalidad laboral, un 38.5% opina haber participado en la informalidad laboral. El 95.4% de los universitarios considera que la informalidad laboral en la administración del deporte es una barrera para el desarrollo económico del deporte. Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre el rol dentro de la universidad, donde los administradores muestran significativamente mayor dominio sobre informalidad laboral en la administración del deporte [F(2,364)= 3.703, p<.030], que los demás participantes. Por lo que se concluye, que, a partir de las opiniones de los universitarios, se requiere un estudio con mayor profundidad con la participación de una población o muestra representativa en la informalidad laboral dentro de la administración del deporte; a razón del desconocimiento de la temática y la incursión inconsciente en esta. Por lo anterior, se propone que instancias o instituciones realicen investigaciones con impacto social en las entidades federativas con mayor índice de informalidad laboral en la administración del deporte

Estrés académico en universitarios y la práctica de ejercicio físico-deportivo

The objective of this article was to analyze academic stress in university students and its relationship with the practice of physical exercise or sport. The present investigation belongs to a descriptive cross-sectional and comparative study; where 102 university students participated. The instrument used to assess the level of academic stress was the Academic Stress Inventory. The results showed that the students who do NOT perform physical exercise or sport have significantly higher reactions of worried or stressed [F (1,100) = 4.767, p <.031]; women present significantly more academic stress, specifically in disturbing situations [F (1,100) = 4.818, p <.030]; and the students of the Human Motricity career show significantly more worried or stressed reactions [F (2.99) = 6.653, p <.002], than the other participating careers. Therefore, it is concluded that academic stress exists in university students, showing itself more frequently in students who belong to the Human Motor career or the health area; especially in those students who do not engage in physical activity or sports and that stressors usually appear in disturbing situations and in the reactions of worried or stressed; in excess of tasks and jobs; Teacher evaluations such as exams, essays, practices, research papers, among others.En el presente artículo se planteó como objetivo, analizar el estrés académico en estudiantes universitarios y su relación con la práctica de ejercicio físico o deporte. La presente investigación pertenece a un estudio descriptivo transversal y comparativo; donde participaron 102 estudiantes universitarios. El instrumento que se utilizó para evaluar el nivel de estrés académico fue el Inventario de Estrés Académico. Los resultados mostraron que los estudiantes que no realizan ejercicio físico o deporte presentan significativamente mayores reacciones de preocupado o estresado [F(1,100)= 4.767, p<.031]; las mujeres presentan significativamente mayor estrés académico, específicamente en situaciones inquietantes [F(1,100)= 4.818, p<.030] y los estudiantes de la carrera de Motricidad Humana presentan significativamente mayores reacciones de preocupados o estresados [F(2,99)= 6.653, p<.002] que las demás carreras participantes. Por lo que se concluye, que el estrés académico existe en los estudiantes universitarios, mostrándose con mayor frecuencia en los estudiantes que pertenecen a la carrera de Motricidad Humana o del área de salud; sobre todo en aquellos estudiantes que no realizan actividad física o deporte y que los estresores suelen presentarse en situaciones inquietantes y en las reacciones de preocupado o estresado; en el exceso de tareas y trabajos; evaluaciones de los profesores como los exámenes, ensayos, prácticas, trabajos de investigación, entre otros

Factor Structure of the AUDIM-M Dimensional Self-Concept Questionnaire in Mexican Adolescents

Self-concept is one of the most relevant variables in the field of personality, and a negative self-perception can pose a risk to the adolescent’s development. The present study aimed to analyze the psychometric properties proposed by Aguirre and collaborators for the dimensional self-concept questionnaire (AUDIM-M). The total sample was 560 adolescents from the city of Chihuahua, Chihuahua, with a mean age of 12.96 ± 0.88 years. The factor structure of the questionnaire was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis. The analyses show that a four-factor structure is viable and adequate (GFI 0.964; RMSEA 0.057; CFI 0.950). The four-factor structure (personal self-concept, physical self-concept, social self-concept, and academic self-concept), according to statistical and substantive criteria, shows adequate indicators of reliability and validity adjustment. The model obtained coincides with that proposed by Aguirre et al. Improving adolescents’ self-concept undoubtedly contributes to their quality of life, hence the need for valid and reliable instruments for its measurement; this study could be a first approach for future research