Promoting Emotional and Social Well-Being and a Sense of Belonging in Adolescents through Participation in Volunteering

This research received external funding from Research Group (SEJ 131): Analysis of Social Life.The data presented in this study are available on request from the first author, e-mail: [email protected] (M.L.-S.).The aim of this study was to analyze the differences within education-related degrees with respect to participation in volunteering. Volunteering motivation promotes and encourages emotional and social well-being and a sense of belonging in university students. This study was based on a total sample of 985 students undertaking Degrees in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, and Social Education who attended higher education institutions in Northern Africa (Spain) and Eastern Spain. Once the quality parameters of the instrument were determined, the reliability was confirmed, and data collection was initiated. In order to analyze the results, a multilevel study (ANOVA) was conducted by interacting the variables for degrees with three levels (PE = Primary Education; EC = Early Childhood Education; SE = Social Education) and the variable "volunteering is my motivation to feel better", with five levels (strongly disagree, disagree, unsure, agree, and strongly agree). From the data obtained, it was concluded that there were significant differences between the different degree paths, the assessment covering sociodemographic variables and areas of interest showing that volunteering benefits university students both socially and in their decision-making processes.Research Group: Analysis of Social Life SEJ 13

Bibliometric Analysis Of The Evolution Of Educational Quality During A 10-Year Research Period (2012–2022)

This study consists of a quantitative bibliometric methodology, that was carried out to determine from what perspective the concept of educational quality is being approached in the scientific community using the following keywords: performance, indicators, curriculum, management team, and teaching. The evolution of scientific research on educational quality in the Social Sciences and Education has been studied in the last 10 years. To investigate the existing literature on this topic, the Web of Science database was used and the results obtained from the scientific literature were based on concepts such as quality assurance and improvement, evaluation, professional development, higher education, and learning outcomes, among others. This study revolves around four components: education, curriculum, educational quality, and health education

EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN VOLUNTEERING, WELLBEING, AND POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: THE ROLE OF NGOS AND WORK PLACEMENT PROGRAMS

This abstract summarizes recent research on the benefits of volunteering, particularly for students, and highlights its potential positive impact on personal development, skill improvement, and social and psychological well-being. The aim of the study is to show how volunteering can help students develop practical skills, a sense of commitment to social transformation, and a deeper understanding of social issues. The method involves collecting data from students, teachers, and social organizations to evaluate the learning process and the impact of volunteering. The results indicate that volunteering can provide individuals with a sense of purpose, meaning, and social connection, and contribute to their personal and professional growth. The important features of the study include the practical benefits of experiential learning, the value of applying knowledge in a real-world context, and the potential positive impact on personal and social well-being. The original value of the study lies in its emphasis on the potential benefits of volunteering, particularly for students, and its call for further research to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the benefits of volunteering. The conclusion encourages incorporating learning programs linked to volunteering for promoting personal growth, social responsibility, and well-being

Desarrollo de propuesta de modelo de negocio digital: Imprenta Digital.

La clave para la creación de cualquier tipo de eventos, hacer un ambiente agradable que garantice la comodidad de los invitados o audiencia es la creación de experiencias memorables, y un punto clave es la decoración. Este negocio consiste en la creación de una imprenta digital, la cual contará con una página web que permitirá tener un contacto de fácil acceso con los clientes, en este se podrá observar el catálogo de productos que se ofrece, hacer compras de manera de rápida y segura. Las fuentes de ingresos será la venta de kits con papelería decorativa personalizada para todo tipo de eventos sociales como fiestas de cumpleaños, quinceaños, bautizos, bodas, graduaciones, así como papelería corporativa para empresas con la mejor calidad en impresión digital y excelente servicio al cliente. Las encargadas de llevar en marcha este proyecto son: • Gerente General: Guadalupe Stefany Nerio González. • Director Mercadeo y Ventas: Daniela María Guzmán Jiménez. • Director Administrativo: Clelia Raquel Sánchez Portillo. Este negocio será rentable dado que tendrá presencia en fan page de Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Business y página web, contará con una persona que específicamente se encargue del manejo de las mismas, por eso mismo dentro del plan de negocio se escogió a la persona con más especialidad en dicha área, ya que es de mucha importancia, el manejo de los contenidos, el momento de realizar las publicaciones, de qué manera responder a cada uno de los usuarios de manera personalizada, etc. Para la realización del negocio, así como para disponer el financiamiento durante el primer año serán necesarios $60,886.79, dichos préstamos se realizarán por medio de los bancos BANDESAL y Banco Central de Reserva. A finales del primer año se considera un porcentaje de rentabilidad del 32.77$92,735.00, y se ha tomado en cuenta la capacidad de pago de la empresa

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

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

A pilot study on the Spanish version of the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale (PAIS‐SR) with carers of people with Parkinson's disease

Aim: To report the cross-cultural adaptation and pilot study of the ongoing validation of the Spanish version of the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale with carers of people with Parkinson's disease. Design: Cross-cultural adaptation and pilot study with a cross-sectional validation design of the Spanish version of the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale - Carers. Methods: Twenty-one carers of people with Parkinson's disease from a Primary Care practice in Spain were recruited and completed the PAIS-Carers, the SF-36 Health Survey, the Brief COPE Inventory and an assessment form. SPSS 23.0 was used to determine viability/acceptability and preliminary aspects of internal consistency of the instrument. Results: Five of the seven domains presented floor effect (71.42%), and only one presented ceiling effect (14.28%). The internal consistency of the scale and domains showed acceptable values (over 0.7). The content validity of the Spanish version seemed satisfactory with positive comments in general from participants

Implementation of a multidisciplinary psychoeducational intervention for Parkinson's disease patients and carers in the community: study protocol

Background: Parkinson’s disease progressively limits patients at different levels and as a result family members play a key role in their care. However, studies show lack of an integrative approach in Primary Care to respond to the difficulties and psychosocial changes experienced by them. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a multidisciplinary psychoeducational intervention focusing on improving coping skills, the psychosocial adjustment to Parkinson’s disease and the quality of life in patients and family carers in a Primary Care setting. Methods: This quasi-experimental study with control group and mixed methods was designed to evaluate a multidisciplinary psychoeducational intervention. Based on the study power calculations, 100 people with Parkinson’s disease and 100 family carers will be recruited and assigned to two groups. The intervention group will receive the ReNACE psychoeducational intervention. The control group will be given a general educational programme. The study will be carried out in six community-based health centres. The results obtained from the two groups will be collected for evaluation at three time points: at baseline, immediately after the intervention and at 6 months post-intervention. The results will be measured with these instruments: the Quality of Life Scale PDQ39 for patients and the Scale of Quality of Life of Care-givers SQLC for family carers, and for all participants the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness scale and the Brief COPE Inventory. Focus groups will be organised with some patients and family carers who will have received the ReNACE psychoeducational intervention and also with the healthcare professionals involved in its development. Discussion: An important gap exists in the knowledge and application of interventions with a psychosocial approach for people with PD and family carers as a whole. This study will promote this comprehensive approach in Primary Care, which will clearly contribute in the existing knowledge and could reduce the burden of PD for patients and family carers, and also in other long-term conditions

Emprendedurismo académico en Paraguay : análisis preliminar de la propensión a la creación de empresas por parte de estudiantes de universidades públicas paraguayas

El objetivo general del proyecto fue contribuir con el fortalecimiento de la educación para emprendedores universitarios, con la intención de expandir la capacidad creativa y productiva nacional, mediante la promoción y desarrollo de capacidades en las personas y consecuentemente en las empresas. Los datos producidos y analizados permitieron un acercamiento al fenómeno de la intención a emprender de estudiantes de universidades públicas de Paraguay, logrando una caracterización de la población de estudio y su posterior clasificación según la tipología de propensión a emprender planteado por el modelo GEST, en donde se observaron 5 perfiles con necesidades de apoyos diferentes en las que las instituciones de educación superior pueden aportar para promover y concretar la creación de emprendimientos exitosos.Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y TecnologíaPrograma Paraguayo para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y Tecnología. Proyectos de investigación y desarroll