How to Transversely Develop Ability Emotional Intelligence Ability through School Subjects? A Theoretical Proposal

Since emotional intelligence (EI) was developed in 1990, the field of Education took advantage of the possibilities of EI. Indeed, EI-specific programs proliferated and developed as socio-emotional learning programs (SEL). However, there is an alternative to realize non-specifically and longer and viability way for improving the implicit abilities of EI (AEI). The article claims to work a theoretical proposal to develop the AEI in compulsory education through the subjects. This proposal is based on the Cattell-Horn-Carroll theory of cognitive abilities (CHC). CHC abilities are stimulated by most of the mandatory subjects of both Primary and Secondary Schools. The second stratum of CHC model is composed of similar cognitive abilities as 1997-Ability Emotional Intelligence Model (perception, using, understanding, and managing emotions), which is different from trait EI approaches - that consider EI has personality traits as well. It has pointed out that the capacities of the CHC-model second stratum are connected to the capabilities of AEI. Therefore, any educational activity that optimizes perception, understanding, attentional control or planning is affecting the development of AEI. Promoting AEI involves hot information processing. It is convenient to use transversely hot information processing - this means that this information has special meaning for the people. Connecting hot information to mandatory subjects teaching would develop the abilities of EI. Both Sciences and Natural Sciences pedagogic devices can improve emotional perception. However, Social Sciences and Humanities foster both emotional understanding and knowledge. Finally, the different contingencies that occur in school life scenarios are suitable for training of emotional regulation

Sensory-Processing Sensitivity and Pathways to Depression and Aggression: The Mediating Role of Trait Emotional Intelligence and Decision-Making Style-A Pilot Study

While the link between sensory-processing sensitivity (SPS) and internalizing symptoms has been well-established, a link to externalizing problems is still to be explored. This study aimed to further examine the relation between SPS and behavioral problems by testing the potential mediating roles of trait emotional intelligence (TEI) and decision-making styles. Pathway analyses were conducted on data from 268 community sample participants (M-age = 25.81, SD = 2.41, 61.2% females). Results indicated gender differences in the pathway level outcomes of SPS, as well as potential partial mediators in men and women. SPS both directly and via the mediating effects of the well-being factor (TEI) and avoidant decision-making influenced depression, regardless of gender. Direct effects on aggression were, however, obtained only in the male sample. Indirect effects of SPS on aggression were found in spontaneous decision-making for men and in the self-control and sociability factors of TEI for women. Directions for future research were discussed

The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Obesity and Eating Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Mapping Review

Eating and weight disorders often develop early in life and cause a long-standing significant health burden. Given the documented role of emotional intelligence (EI) in shaping the body image and predicting the onset of eating disorders, knowledge of the mechanisms involved in EI among youth is fundamental to designing specific interventions for screening and prevention of obesity and eating disorders (EDs). The present systematic mapping review was aimed to explore and quantify the nature and distribution of existing research investigating the impact of EI on EDs in young people. A systematic search for relevant articles was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases. The Appraisal tool for Cross-Sectional Studies (AXIS) was used to assess the included studies' methodological quality. The included studies' results were mapped based on stratification by age groups (children, preadolescents, and adolescents), population (clinical vs. non-clinical) and disordered eating outcomes. Nine studies were included, supporting the association between EI and body image dissatisfaction, ED risk and bulimic symptomatology, but not with anorexic symptoms. Research on children and clinical populations was scant. Further studies are needed to deepen the role of EI in the genesis and maintenance of EDs

Situación laboral del alumno y clima social del aula

The knowlodge and understanding of classroom social behavior by the teacher would be a basic issue during the instructional process. After analyzing thc relationship between social behavior and academic performance, a study with college students was carried out. In this study we compare the classroom social behavior and the work status of thc college of Educations studcnts (Univcrsity of Cádiz), using the Classroom Social Behavior Scale (CSBS).El conocimiento y la comprensión por parte del docente del clima social del aula resulta ser un elemento fundamental para desarrollar su tarea instruccional. Partiendo de la estrecha relación que se da entre clima social y rendimiento académico, consideramos el análisis del mismo en sujetos universitarios. En este trabajo analizamos la relación entre el clima social del aula y la condición de trabajador/no trabajador de los alumnos de la Facultada de Ciencias de la Educación (Universidad de Cádiz), a través de los datos obtenidos mediante la Escala de Clima Social de la Clase (CES)

Nuevas formas de interacción social: comunicación virtual y salud

It is examined if the relationship empirically demonstrated between health and face-to-face social interactions is confirmed when it is virtual. The objective is to know if the perception of psychological well-being and receiving social support would explain the frequency of participation in virtual social networks (VSN). An ex-post-facto design was applied to a sample of 510 university Internet users (age, M = 22.89, SD = 5.67, 78.9% women). The level of psychological well-being (Spanish adaptation of the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale), social support (Family Social Support and Friends questionnaire - AFA) and the frequency of use of VSN are evaluated. To determine the relationships between the variables, correlation and hierarchical regression analyzes were carried out. The relative contribution of the perception of psychological well-being and of obtaining social support in the frequency of VSN use is confirmed, controlling the influences of age and gender. Specifically, the perception of having less ability to dominate the social environment and to obtain social support for friendships through VSN explains and allows predicting the increase in the frequency of use of such networks.Se examina si la relación demostrada empíricamente entre salud e interacciones sociales presenciales se confirma cuando ésta es virtual. El objetivo es conocer si la percepción de bienestar psicológico y de recibir apoyo social explicaría la frecuencia de participación en redes sociales virtuales (RSV). Se aplica un diseño ex-post-facto sobre una muestra de 510 internautas universitarios (edad; M =22,89; DT= 5,67; 78,9% mujeres). Se evalúa el nivel de bienestar psicológico (adaptación española de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico de Ryff), de apoyo social (cuestionario Apoyo Social Familiar y Amigos - AFA) y la frecuencia de uso de las RSV. Para determinar las relaciones entre las variables se realizaron análisis de correlación y de regresión jerárquica Se confirma la contribución relativa de la percepción de bienestar psicológico y de obtención de apoyo social en la frecuencia de uso de RSV, controlando las influencias de la edad y el género. Concretamente, la percepción de poseer menor capacidad de dominar el ambiente social y la de obtener apoyo social por las amistades a través de las RSV, explica y permite predecir el incremento en la frecuencia de uso de dichas redes

Ejercicio físico y aspectos psicosociales y emocionales en mujeres con cáncer de mama

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in Spain. Most studies in psychooncology focus on the approach of commorbid psychopathology, such as anxiety and depression. Several authors have reported the relationship between variables such as dispositional optimism and resilience, regarding psychological and subjective well-being in these patients. The practice of physical exercise seems to improve certain variables related to the mood, being able to be relevant in the achievement of an adequate emotional health. On the basis of these evidences, we propose to explore if the women that are in adjuvant treatment for breast cancer perform less exercise than other women without this pathology, as well as the existence of possible natural clusters that allow us to differentiate, if within these women, we found different typologies in relation to their perceived psychological quality of life levels (anxiety, depression, satisfaction with life, dispositional optimism and resilience). For this, the semi-structured interview of their own elaboration was administered, in addition to the sociodemographic data, if they performed physical exercise and frequency with which they performed it, as well as the questionnaires used to evaluate state / trait anxiety (STAI E / R), Depression (BDI), satisfaction with life (SWL), dispositional optimism (LOT-R), and resilience to a sample of 60 women, 30 of whom were being treated by the Oncology Unit of the Hospital de Jerez de la Border, For being treated for breast cancer. The results indicate that women with breast cancer who perform physical exercise, present lower levels of anxiety and depression and higher satisfaction with life, dispositional optimism and resilience.El cáncer de mama es una de las tipologías de cáncer más frecuente en España. La mayoría de los estudios en Psicooncología se centran en el abordaje de la psicopatología commorbida, como la ansiedad y la depresión. Varios autores han informado de relación entre variables como el optimismo disposicional y la resiliencia, respecto al bienestar psicológico y subjetivo en estas pacientes. La práctica del ejercicio físico parece mejorar ciertas variables relacionadas con el estado de ánimo, pudiendo ser relevante en el logro de una adecuada salud emocional. Sobre la base de estas evidencias, nos proponemos explorar si la mujeres en tratamiento adyuvante por cáncer de mama realizan menos ejercicio que otras mujeres sin esta patología, así como la existencia de posibles agrupaciones naturales o conglomerados que nos permitan diferenciar, si dentro de estas mujeres, encontramos diversas tipologías en relación a sus niveles psicológicos percibidos de calidad de vida (ansiedad, depresión , satisfacción con la vida, optimismo disposicional y resiliencia). Para ello, se administró una entrevista semiestructurada de elaboración propia, donde se recogían, además de los datos sociodemográficos, si realizaban ejercicio físico y frecuencia con que lo realizaban, así como los cuestionarios empleados para evaluar la ansiedad estado/rasgo (STAI E/R), depresión (BDI), satisfacción con la vida (SWL), optimismos disposicional (LOT-R) y resiliencia, a una muestra de 60 mujeres, 30 de las cuales estaban siendo atendidas por la Unidad de Oncología del Hospital de Jerez de la Frontera, por estar recibiendo tratamiento para el cáncer de mama. Los resultados indican que las mujeres con cáncer de mama que realizan ejercicio físico, presentan menores niveles de ansiedad y depresión y mayores de satisfacción con la vida, optimismo disposicional y resiliencia

Psychological factors and wellbeing in breast cancer patients compared to healthy women

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, with nearly 1.7 million new cases diagnosed every year. This represents about 12% of all new cancer cases and 25% of all cancers in women (World Cancer Research Fund International, 2015). Also, it is estimated an increase of between 22.000-25.000 new cases per year. Even more, in spite of being considered a multi-causal disease, we must consider that between the 70% and the 80% breast cancer occurs in women without a likely risk factor

Mediators of outcome in adolescent psychotherapy and their implications for theories and mechanisms of change: a systematic review

Psychotherapeutic treatment of adolescents requires age-specific approaches and thus plausibly also involves different change mechanisms than adult psychotherapy. To guide further research and improve therapeutic outcomes for adolescents, we reviewed all RCTs investigating mechanisms of change in the psychological treatment of adolescents to identify the most promising age-, disorder- or treatment-specific mediators. Following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews (PRISMA), 106 studies were included that reported 252 statistical mediation tests assessed with 181 different measures. Most often studied and significant mediators were cognitive, followed by family-related, and behavioral variables. Several mediators were identified to be promising for future investigations: changes in negative thoughts, dysfunctional beliefs and metacognitive skills; family functioning and parenting skills; as well as successful engagement in therapy activities and increased impulse control. Symptom change during therapy was least often a mediator for other therapeutic changes. Relational and emotional mediators were largely understudied, whereas peer-influence appeared a promising mediator for intervention outcomes. Adolescence-specific mediators were most commonly investigated. Majority of studied mediators were not disorder-specific. There was a tendency to mainly test change mechanisms of specific theoretical models without considering other possible change theories. Further, virtually no studies fulfilled all criteria for rigorously investigating mediation and only nine were classified with an overall good study quality. While bearing in mind the current limitations in study designs, methodological rigor and reporting, there appears to be substantial evidence for transdiagnostic age-specific change models in the psychological treatment of adolescents. For future research, need for consensus on a core set of transdiagnostic and transtheoretical mediators and measures is highlighted. These should address likely core mechanisms of change, as well as take into account age-relevant developmental challenges and biological markers.38 página

Dossier y guía de autoayuda para la mejora del malestar docente

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo dar una panorámica sobre el burnout en el ámbito docente y aportar herramientas para la prevención y afrontamiento de situaciones de estres laboral del profesorado, así como el desarrollo de altos niveles de resieliencia, todo desde un enfoque multidisciplinar.127 p