Impacto del momento de medición y de la sintomatología acontecida durante la hemodiálisis en la Calidad de Vida percibida por el paciente / Impact of measurement timing and symptomatology during hemodialysis on perceived quality of life by the patient

Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre calidad de vida percibida por el paciente en hemodiálisis, el momento de medición de esta y el número de síntomas/complicaciones acontecidos durante la sesión.Material y Método: Estudio observacional longitudinal en pacientes en hemodiálisis con capacidad cognitiva conservada. Se recogieron variables sociodemográficas y clínicas, así como calidad de vida mediante instrumento Coop-Wonka.El estudio se desarrolló en 2 fases:Primera fase: evaluación calidad de vida preHD, cuestionario autoadministrado (en las 12 h previas a 1ª sesión semanal).Segunda fase: 4 semanas más tarde, cumplimentación del mismo cuestionario de calidad de vida, administrado por enfermería (al finalizar 1ª sesión semanal).Durante cuatro semanas se recogieron todos los síntomas, complicaciones mecánicas y situaciones de estrés experimentadas por el paciente durante las sesiones.Resultados: Se estudiaron 61 pacientes, 39 hombres (64%). Edad 67,7±13 años. Tiempo en hemodiálisis 68,7±79 meses. Las puntuaciones globales de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud fueron 25,6±6,9 puntos (1ª fase) y 24,2±7 puntos (2ª fase), con diferencias significativas entre ambos periodos. Se registraron 328 síntomas (0,44±0,54/paciente y sesión).El tiempo en hemodiálisis se relacionó con sintomatología y calidad de vida, presesión y post-sesión.Y la sintomatología se relacionó con calidad de vida relacionada con la salud pre y post-sesión.Conclusiones: A mayor tiempo en hemodiálisis los pacientes presentan peor calidad de vida y más sintomatología durante las sesiones. La percepción sobre su estado de salud, es mejor post-sesión en comparación con la percibida antes de la sesión de diálisis. (AU)

Objective: To determine the relationship between patients’ perceived quality of life on hemodialysis, the timing of its measurement, and the number of symptoms/complications occurring during the session.Material and Method: Longitudinal observational study in hemodialysis patients with preserved cognitive capacity. Sociodemographic and clinical variables and quality of life were collected using the Coop-Wonka instrument. The study was conducted in 2 phases:First phase: pre-HD quality of life evaluation, self-administered questionnaire (12 hours before the 1st weekly session).Second phase: 4 weeks later, completion of the same quality of life questionnaire, administered by nursing staff at the end of the 1st weekly session. All symptoms, mechanical complications, and stress situations experienced by the patient during the sessions were recorded for four weeks.Results: Sixty-one patients were studied, 39 men (64%). The mean age was 67.7±13 years. Time on hemodialysis was 68.7±79 months. Overall scores for health-related quality of life were 25.6±6.9 points (1st phase) and 24.2±7 points (2nd phase), with significant differences between both periods. 328 symptoms were recorded (0.44±0.54/patient and session). Time on hemodialysis was related to symptomatology and quality of life, pre-session and post-session. Symptoma-tology was related to health-related quality of life pre and post-session.Conclusions: Patients who have been on hemodialysis for more extended periods have worse quality of life and more symptoms during the sessions. Their perception of their health status is better post-session compared to pre-dialysis sessions. (AU)

Bullying According to Gender, and Immigration Background in Spanish Students.

BACKGROUND: Boys are more frequent aggressors than girls, but there are no conclusive findings on gender differences in victimization. There is a relationship between immigration background and bullying, but differences between generations are still debated. Therefore, the objectives of this study were: 1) to analyze victimization according to gender and immigration background (first and second generation); 2) to compare the attitudes of students against bullying based on these variables. METHOD: A multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was carried out, considering gender and immigration background as independent variables, and types of offline bullying (physical, verbal and relational) as dependent variables. The sample was made up of 6,335 Spanish students (50.1% girls; 49.9% boys; average age: 15.83, DT: 0.29). RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were detected in types of bullying (considered together) and in attitudes against bullying according to gender and immigration background (p <.001). CONCLUSIONS: Being a first-generation immigrant stands out as the main risk factor. Findings are discussed as to the need to address cultural victimization in schools.

Bullying According to Gender, and Immigration Background in Spanish Students / Acoso Escolar Según el Género y los Antecedentes de Inmigración en Estudiantes Españoles

Background: Boys are more frequent aggressors than girls, but there are no conclusive findings on gender differences in victimization. There is a relationship between immigration background and bullying, but differences between generations are still debated. Therefore, the objectives of this study were: 1) to analyze victimization according to gender and immigration background (first and second generation); 2) to compare the attitudes of students against bullying based on these variables. Method: a multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was carried out, considering gender and immigration background as independent variables, and types of offline bullying (physical, verbal and relational) as dependent variables. The sample was made up of 6,335 Spanish students (50.1% girls; 49.9% boys; average age: 15.83, DT: 0.29). Results: Statistically significant differences were detected in types of bullying (considered together) and in attitudes against bullying according to gender and immigration background (p <.001). Conclusions: being a first-generation immigrant stands out as the main risk factor. Findings are discussed as to the need to address cultural victimization in schools.(AU)

Antecedentes: Los chicos son agresores más frecuentemente que ellas, pero no hay hallazgos concluyentes sobre diferencias de género en la victimización. Existe relación entre antecedentes de inmigración y acoso escolar, pero todavía se discuten las diferencias entre generaciones. Por ello, los objetivos de este estudio fueron: 1) analizar el acoso escolar en función del género y los antecedentes de inmigración (primera y segunda generación); 2) comparar las actitudes de los estudiantes contra el acoso escolar en función de dichas variables. Método: se llevó a cabo un análisis multivariado de covarianza (MANCOVA). Las variables independientes fueron el género y los antecedentes de inmigración. Las variables dependientes fueron los tipos de acoso escolar presencial (físico, verbal y relacional). La muestra fue constituida por 6335 estudiantes españoles (50.1% mujeres; 49.9% hombres; media de edad: 15.83, DT: 0.29). Resultados: se detectaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en los tipos de acoso escolar considerados conjuntamente y en las actitudes contra el acoso en función del género y de los antecedentes de inmigración (p < .001). Conclusiones: el principal factor de riesgo encontrado fue ser inmigrante de primera generación. Los hallazgos se discuten en cuanto a la necesidad de abordar la victimización cultural en las escuelas.(AU)

COVID-19 Lockdown: Key Factors in Citizens' Stress.

Background: Confinement due to COVID-19 can have a short- and long-term impact on mental health (increased levels of stress and anxiety and emotional upheaval) and on people's quality of life. Knowing what factors are behind the stress can benefit the development of strategies and resources for future situations of a similar nature. The purpose of this study is to examine the incidence of a series of sociodemographic factors, confinement conditions, and work situation on the stress reported by confined citizens. Method: The sample is made up of 2008 citizens (19.9% men), the Perceived Stress Scale of 14 items (PSS-14) was used to assess the stress level of the population, as well as a sociodemographic questionnaire and different questions aimed at obtain information about the characteristics of the confinement and the employment situation. Data were collected using exponential snowball-type non-probability sampling. Results: The results suggest that sociodemographic factors such as age, gender, and income level could be good predictors of confinement stress. Post-confinement work expectancy along with pre-confinement working conditions can be key to protecting the well-being of confined populations. Limitations: This is a transversal study that forces us to be cautious with causal interpretations. The questionnaire was administered online, which means it excluded a good proportion of the population. Conclusion: The perception of stress being higher in women than men, with the lowest stress in older people and those with higher reported incomes. Stress levels increase as populations spend more weeks in confinement and the pre-confinement work situation seems key to protecting the well-being of the population. A lower stress is observed among stable couples without children confined in residential or suburban areas. Low income or economic instability is associated with a higher rate of stress and anxiety. The results can contribute to prioritizing actions and aid by contributing to the formation of teams and the design of tools for work in the current pandemic situation.

Psychological Capital and Burnout in Teachers: The Mediating Role of Flourishing.

In keeping with the growth in the development of healthy environments in organizational contexts, in recent years, there has also been increasing interest in the identification of personal psychological resources that contribute to improved worker mental health. From this proactive approach, this study examines the mediating role of flourishing in the relationship between psychological capital (PsyCap) and burnout in teachers, a professional group that is particularly prone to suffering from this syndrome. A total of 1379 teachers from pre-school, primary, secondary, and vocational education systems participated in the study. The mediating effect of flourishing was determined via mediation analysis using the PROCESS macro. The results showed that flourishing partially mediates the negative effect of PsyCap on the three symptoms of burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of professional accomplishment). These findings indicate that both PsyCap and flourishing may be effective personal resources in reducing teacher burnout. Therefore, in order to prevent burnout, it is advisable to design interventions that combine PsyCap and flourishing.

Variables predictoras de la inactividad sexual en las personas mayores / Predictive variables of sexual inactivity in the elderly

En las últimas décadas se han llevado a cabo varios estudios que evidencian la relevancia de la actividad sexual para la salud, el bienestar y la calidad de vida de las personas mayores. En este contexto se ubica esta investigación, que tiene por objeto conocer los factores que potencialmente pueden explicar la inactividad sexual en las poblaciones mayores. Además de los factores sociodemográficos, que tradicionalmente se han asociado a la actividad sexual, exploramos el potencial explicativo y la sensibilidad en la estimación de la inactividad sexual en el último año de las percepciones de salud y las actitudes hacia la sexualidad en una muestra de 200 sujetos de entre 62 y 91 años (M=71.30; SD=5.48). Los resultados obtenidos sugieren importantes porcentajes de varianza explica de la inactivad sexual por el modelo de regresión donde se incorporan variables sociodemográficas (R2 = .295). Nuestros resultados apuntan también, a que tanto la percepción y preocupación por la salud sexual como las consideraciones en torno a las relaciones sexuales antes del matrimonio o al sexo sin amor, explicarían la inactividad sexual de las personas mayores. Estos resultados permiten sugerir el potencial de la intervención centrada en los estereotipos y actitudes hacia la sexualidad

Extensive studies carried out in recent decades have noted the relevance of sexual activity to the health, well-being and quality of life of older people. In this context, we propose this research work that aims to know the factors that can potentially explain sexual inactivity in older populations. In addition to the sociodemographic factors that have traditionally been associated with sexual activity, we explored the explanatory potential and the sensitivity in the estimation of sexual inactivity in the last year of health perceptions and attitudes towards sexuality in a sample of 200 subjects between 62 and 91 years old (M = 71.30, SD = 5.48). The results obtained suggest important percentages of variance explained by the regression model where variables such as the existence of a partner, age and place of origin are incorporated (R2 = .295). Our results also point to the fact that, both the perception and concern for sexual health and the considerations regarding sexual relations before marriage or sex without love, would explain the sexual inactivity of the elderly. These results allow us to suggest the potential of the intervention centered on stereotypes and attitudes towards sexuality

Perceived Stress and Indicators of Burnout in Teachers at Portuguese Higher Education Institutions (HEI).

The aim of this study was to examine the phenomena of burnout and perceived stress in teachers at Higher Education Institutions, as this professional class is one of the most affected by high levels of stress. A sample of 520 university teachers was used, of which 339 (65.2%) were women. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used to measure burnout, and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was used to measure perceived stress. A sociodemographic data questionnaire produced by the authors was also applied, which consisted of questions about age, sex, experience in the teaching profession and the participants' teaching areas. The results indicated that university teachers over 60 years old exhibited lower levels of perceived stress, as did teachers with more teaching experience (30 years or more), and those with less experience (less than 10 years). Women exhibited higher levels of perceived stress than men. Women also scored higher levels of Emotional Exhaustion in the burnout dimensions, whereas teachers will less experience (under 10 years) and teachers with more experience (more than 30 years) had the lowest scores in this dimension. Through an examination of the relation between perceived stress and the burnout dimensions, we concluded that perceived stress was directly proportional to emotional exhaustion and depersonalization; and was inversely proportional to personal accomplishment. A total of 31.3% of the variance in burnout was explained by perceived stress.

Sociodemographic Characteristics and Stress of People from Spain Confined by COVID-19.

This study responds to the need to explore the individual characteristics that may help us to understand the levels of stress involved in the significant COVID-19-related restrictions to people's daily lives. In order to understand levels of stress and stress control during the COVID-19 confinement, 1269 people from Spain (17.5% men) aged between 18 and 70 completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14). The results indicated that people aged under 40, and especially those under 25, women, and those on low incomes reported higher rates of confinement stress. The nature of where people live, and their working situation during confinement also contributed to people's stress response, although with lower levels of impact. In this context, our study suggests that the levels of stress in those who combine remote working with in situ working were lower than those who had other working conditions. Our study contributes significant information to understanding the effects of confinement, and its results may be used to inform intervention tools and programs.

Diferenças no envolvimento em tarefas escolares dependendo do desempenho acadêmico / Diferencias en la implicación en los deberes escolares en función del rendimiento académico / Differences in homework involvement depending on academic achievement

El objetivo de este trabajo fue comprobar si hay diferencias en la implicación en los deberes escolares en función de los distintos niveles de rendimiento académico de los estudiantes. Debido al posible efecto que pueden tener el género, curso y la motivación intrínseca, se controlaron sus efectos incorporándolas como covariables en el diseño. La muestra está integrada por 388 estudiantes de Educación Secundaria de centros públicos de A Coruña (España). Los resultados indican que, a medida que los niveles de rendimiento académico de los estudiantes sean más altos, hay un aumento progresivo en la cantidad de deberes realizados y en el aprovechamiento del tiempo. Además, otro resultado destacado es que, según los alumnos van avanzando de curso, realizan una menor cantidad de deberes de los prescritos por el profesor y aprovechan peor el tiempo que dedican a esos deberes. Todo ello debe tenerse en cuenta para la práctica educativa: una mayor motivación intrínseca implicará una mejor gestión del tiempo, una mayor cantidad de deberes realizados y, consecuentemente, un mejor rendimiento.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar se existem diferenças no envolvimento em tarefas escolares dependendo dos diferentes níveis de desempenho acadêmico dos alunos. Devido ao possível efeito que gênero, curso e motivação intrínseca podem ter, seus efeitos foram controlados incorporando-os como covariáveis ​​no design. A amostra é integrada por 388 alunos do Ensino Secundário de centros públicos da Corunha (Espanha). Os resultados indicam que, como os níveis de desempenho acadêmico dos estudantes são maiores, há um aumento progressivo na quantidade de tarefas desempenhadas e no uso do tempo. Além disso, outro resultado marcante é que, de acordo com os alunos que estão avançando, naturalmente, o número de deveres feitos daqueles prescritos pelo professor diminui e também o uso que eles fazem do tempo que dedicam a eles. Tudo isso deve ser levado em consideração para a prática educacional: uma maior motivação intrínseca implicará em uma melhor gestão do tempo, maior quantidade de tarefas realizadas e, consequentemente, melhor desempenho acadêmico.

The objective of this work was to check if there are differences in homework involvement depending on the different levels of academic achievement of students. Due to the possible effect that gender, course and intrinsic motivation can have, their effects were controlled by incorporating them as covariates in the design. The sample is integrated by 388 students of Secondary Education of public centers of A Coruña (Spain). The results indicate that as the levels of academic achievement of the students are higher, there is a progressive increase in the amount of homework done and in the use of time. In addition, another outstanding result is that as the grade progresses, not only decreases the amount of homework, but also the use they make of time is becoming less and less. All this should be taken into account for the educational practice: a greater intrinsic motivation will imply a better management of time, a greater amount of homework and, consequently, a better academic achievement.

Chronic lymphopenia and neutropenia in a dog with large granular lymphocytic leukemia.

T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia (T-cell LGLL) is the most common presentation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in dogs. Aleukemic or subleukemic leukemia is a particularly rare variation in both humans and dogs, where bone marrow proliferation is either not or only sparsely translated in the peripheral blood. Neutropenia is a prominent feature in cases of human T-cell LGLL but is normally absent in canine CLL. This report describes a case of a dog presented with an almost 3-year history of asymptomatic neutropenia, lymphopenia, and thrombocytopenia (without anemia). A bone marrow examination, the exclusion of infectious diseases, and clonality testing led to the diagnosis of subleukemic LGLL that responded well to therapy (death occurred 2.5 years later due to an unrelated cause).

Time spent and time management in homework in elementary school students: a person-centered approach / Tiempo y gestión del tiempo dedicado a los deberes en Educación Primaria: un enfoque centrado en la persona

BACKGROUND: Based on a person-centered approach, the aim ofthis study is to identify different profiles of students based on the time they spend on homew he differences between them in the amount of homework done and academic achievement. METHOD: With a sample of 968 students of Primary Education analysis of latent profiles (LPA) and ANOVA were carried out. Once the student profiles were identified, a MANOVA was conducted to analyze the differences between the motivational profiles in the amount of homework assignments done and in academic achievement. RESULTS: We differentiated four profiles of students that differentially combine the time they dedicate to their homework and the use they make of that time. CONCLUSIONS: Of the profiles identified, two can be considered more effective (those that manage time better), and two can be classified as less effective (those that manage time worse). The two profiles that best manage the time spent on homework are also those that do the most homework, and have higher academic achievement. Likewise, the two profiles of students who manage time worst are those who do the least homework, and who have lower academic achievement

ANTECEDENTES: partiendo de un enfoque centrado en la persona, el propósito de este trabajo es identificar diferentes perfiles de estudiantes en función del tiempo que dedican a los deberes escolares y de la gestión que hacen de ese tiempo; así como también analizar las diferencias entre ellos en la cantidad de deberes realizados y en el rendimiento académico. MÉTODO: con una muestra de 968 estudiantes de Educación Primaria, se llevaron a cabo análisis de perfiles latentes (LPA) y ANOVA. Una vez identificados los perfiles de estudiantes se realizó un MANOVA para analizar las diferencias entre los perfiles motivacionales en la cantidad de deberes realizados y en el rendimiento. RESULTADOS: se han podido diferenciar cuatro perfiles de estudiantes que combinan de manera distinta el tiempo que dedican a los deberes y la gestión que hacen de ese tiempo. CONCLUSIONES: de los perfiles identificados, dos pueden considerarse más eficaces (los que gestionan mejor el tiempo) y otros dos pueden catalogarse como menos eficaces (los que gestionan peor el tiempo). Los dos perfiles que gestionan mejor el tiempo son también los que realizan más cantidad de deberes y tienen un rendimiento académico más alto; y los dos que gestionan peor el tiempo son los que realizan menos cantidad de deberes y tienen un rendimiento académico más bajo

Time spent and time management in homework in elementary school students: A person-centered approach.

BACKGROUND: Based on a person-centered approach, the aim ofthis study is to identify different profiles of students based on the time they spend on homew he differences between them in the amount of homework done and academic achievement. METHOD: With a sample of 968 students of Primary Education analysis of latent profiles (LPA) and ANOVA were carried out. Once the student profiles were identified, a MANOVA was conducted to analyze the differences between the motivational profiles in the amount of homework assignments done and in academic achievement. RESULTS: We differentiated four profiles of students that differentially combine the time they dedicate to their homework and the use they make of that time. CONCLUSIONS: Of the profiles identified, two can be considered more effective (those that manage time better), and two can be classified as less effective (those that manage time worse). The two profiles that best manage the time spent on homework are also those that do the most homework, and have higher academic achievement. Likewise, the two profiles of students who manage time worst are those who do the least homework, and who have lower academic achievement.

Student Perception of Teacher and Parent Involvement in Homework and Student Engagement: The Mediating Role of Motivation.

Currently, there is much debate about the value of assigning homework. Organizations such as the OECD have concluded that doing more homework is not synonymous with better performance. This study was designed to analyze the mediating role of student motivation in the relationship between the involvement of parents and teachers in homework and the engagement of students in these tasks. Seven hundred and thirty students in Compulsory Secondary Education (7th-10th grade) participated from 14 schools in the north of Spain. Three competing models were developed and tested to study motivational mediation: a non-motivational mediation model (direct effects model); a total motivational mediation model (indirect effects model); and a partial motivational mediation model (mixed effects model). The best model was adjusted according to gender and school year variables. The total mediation motivational model demonstrated the best fit (indirect effects model). The results suggest the total mediation of student motivation in the relationship between the perception of parents' and teachers' involvement in homework and student cognitive engagement in these tasks. Some differences, albeit slight, were observed with respect to gender and school year. The results have clear theoretical and educational implications.

Rendimiento Previo e Implicación en los Deberes Escolares de los Estudiantes de los Últimos Cursos de Educación Primaria / Previous academic achievement and students' involvement in homework over the last years of Primary Education

Es una práctica habitual asignar el mismo número y modalidad de deberes por igual a todos los alumnos del aula. Sin embargo, lo más probable es que no todo el alumnado se encuentre en igualdad de condiciones (conocimientos previos, capacidades, motivación, etc.) para el trabajo sobre esos deberes. El rendimiento previo podría ser una variable crucial en este sentido. Por ello, el principal propósito de este trabajo es analizar la relación entre el rendimiento académico previo (variable de presagio), el tipo de enfoque de trabajo que utiliza el alumnado al realizar los deberes escolares (variable de proceso) y su implicación conductual (cantidad de deberes realizados, tiempo dedicado a los deberes y aprovechamiento del tiempo). Participaron 516 estudiantes de los tres últimos cursos de Educación Primaria. Los resultados indican que a medida que los niveles de rendimiento académico son más altos hay un aumento progresivo en la cantidad de deberes realizados y en el aprovechamiento de ese tiempo y una menor utilización del enfoque superficial. Según van avanzando los estudiantes de curso, se produce un aumento progresivo del tiempo que dedican y, sin embargo, el aprovechamiento de ese tiempo va siendo cada vez menor. El tipo de enfoque que utilizan para afrontar los deberes a medida que avanza el alumnado de curso tiende a ser cada vez menos profundo

It is a common practice to prescribe the same type and amount of homework to all students in the classroom. However, it is very likely that not all students will be in equal conditions to work on homework (previous knowledge, skills, motivation, etc.). Previous academic achievement could be a crucial variable in this regard. Therefore, the main purpose of this work is to analyze the relationship between previous academic achievement (presage variable), the type of work approach used by students when performing homework (process variable), and their behavioral engagement (amount of homework done, time dedicated, and use of time). The sample consists of 516 students of the last three years of Primary Education. The results indicate that as the levels of academic achievement are higher, there is a progressive increase in the amount of homework done and in the use of that time. They also indicate less use of the surface approach. As students progress, a progressive increase in time spent occurs. However, the use they make of that time is decreasing. The type of approach they use in homework as they increase in grade tends to be less deep

The Role of Prior Achievement as an Antecedent to Student Homework Engagement.

The benefits of homework on student learning and academic achievement, to a large extent, depend on the degree of student engagement. Motivational engagement (my intention or why I do the homework), cognitive engagement (how I get involved in homework), and behavioral engagement (how much homework I do, how much time I devote to it, how I manage that time) are key aspects that condition the quality of the process of doing homework, learning, and academic achievement. Prior academic achievement is one of the variables that seems to be positively related to student engagement (both due its motivational component and to the training to do homework). The main purpose of this work was to study in detail this relationship in students of the last stage of Primary Education (N = 516). The results showed that (i) as achievement levels rise, the use of a shallow focus to doing homework decreases (and the use of a deep approach increases); (ii) there is also a progressive increase in the amount of homework done and in the management of the time dedicated to homework. On another hand, as in previous research, (iii) no relationship was observed between the levels of prior achievement and the amount of time spent doing homework.

Gender Differences in Mathematics Motivation: Differential Effects on Performance in Primary Education.

In addition to attempting to verify gender differences, this study aims to examine the explanatory potential of boys' and girls' attitudes toward mathematics on their performance. The sample comprised 897 students in the 5th and 6th years of primary education (450 boys and 447 girls). The results confirm what previous research has suggested, that girls tended to exhibit less positive attitudes about mathematics than their male classmates, in particular lower motivation, worse perception of competence, and higher rates of anxiety, although in all cases the effect sizes were small. Even though there no significant gender differences in academic performance, as expected, the explanatory power of attitudes toward mathematics was clearly more significant in boys than in girls (R 2 = 0.194 and R 2 = 0.103, respectively). The results of the regression analysis for each sample reinforce the well-known positive impact of perceived self-efficacy on mathematics performance and introduce the effect of achievement emotions of academic performance. Test anxiety in mathematics seems to only have a negative effect on boys' grades, as this variable does not appear in the regression equation when explaining girls' performance. In the light of control-value theory, we discuss the contingency of perceived competence and its involvement in anxiety and academic performance. Boys' results could be affected by the levels of anxiety inasmuch as they tend to be confident in their abilities, motivated to stand out, and interested in mathematics. Whereas despite girls reporting high rates of anxiety, what may have a negative impact on their results might have more to do with a higher value placed on mathematics, as their perception of control may be low.

Motivational profiles in high school students: Differences in behavioural and emotional homework engagement and academic achievement.

This work examined whether combinations of academic and non-academic goals generated different motivational profiles in high school students. Besides, differences in homework behavioural engagement (i.e. amount of homework, time spent in homework, homework time management), homework emotional engagement (i.e. homework anxiety) and academic achievement were analysed. Participants were 714 high school students (43.4% boys and 56.6% girls). The study of potential motivational profiles was conducted by latent profile analysis, and the differences between the motivational profiles regarding homework variables and academic achievement were analysed using multivariate analysis. The results indicate the existence of five groups of motivational profiles: a group of students with multiple goals, a group of unmotivated students, two groups of students with a predominance of learning goals and, finally, a group comprising students with a high fear of failure. Both the group with multiple goals and the learning goals-oriented groups reported to do more homework, spending more time on homework, making better use of that time and having a higher academic achievement than counterparts. The avoidance-failure group and the group with multiple goals showed higher levels of homework anxiety. Globally, these results provide support for a person-centred approach.

An explanatory model of maths achievement: perceived parental involvement and academic motivation / Un modelo explicativo del rendimiento en matemáticas: percepción de la implicación parental y motivación académica

BACKGROUND: Although numerous studies have tried to explain performance in maths very few have deeply explored the relationship between different variables and how they jointly explain mathematical performance. METHOD: With a sample of 897 students in 5th and 6th grade in Primary Education and using structural equation modeling (SEM), this study analyzes how the perception of parents' beliefs is related to children's beliefs, their involvement in mathematical tasks and their performance. RESULTS: Perceived parental involvement contributes to the motivation of their children in mathematics. Direct supervision of students' academic work by parents may increase students' concerns about the image and rating of their children, but not their academic performance. In fact, maths achievement depends directly and positively on the parents' expectations and children's maths self-efficacy and negatively on the parents' help in tasks and performance goal orientation. CONCLUSIONS: Perceived parental involvement contributes to children's motivation in maths essentially conveying confidence in their abilities and showing interest in their progress and schoolwork

ANTECEDENTES: aunque numerosos estudios han tratado de explicar el rendimiento en matemáticas muy pocos han profundizado en la relación existente entre las diferentes variables que pueden explicar el rendimiento matemático, tomadas conjuntamente. MÉTODO: 897 estudiantes de 5º y 6º de Primaria y empleando análisis de ecuaciones estructurales se analizó cómo la percepción de las creencias de los padres se relaciona con las creencias de los hijos, su implicación en las tareas matemáticas y su rendimiento. RESULTADOS: la percepción de la implicación parental contribuye a la motivación de sus hijos. La supervisión directa del trabajo académico de los estudiantes por parte los padres podría aumentar la preocupación de estos por la imagen y las calificaciones de sus hijos, pero esto no incrementa el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes. El rendimiento dependería directa y positivamente de las expectativas de los padres y la autoeficacia matemática de los estudiantes y negativamente de la ayuda de los padres en las tareas y de la orientación hacia metas de rendimiento. CONCLUSIONES: la percepción de implicación parental percibida contribuye a la motivación de los niños en matemáticas, transmitiendo confianza en sus habilidades y mostrando interés en su progreso y trabajo escolar

An explanatory model of maths achievement:Perceived parental involvement and academic motivation.

BACKGROUND: Although numerous studies have tried to explain performance in maths very few have deeply explored the relationship between different variables and how they jointly explain mathematical performance. METHOD: With a sample of 897 students in 5th and 6th grade in Primary Education and using structural equation modeling (SEM), this study analyzes how the perception of parents’ beliefs is related to children´s beliefs, their involvement in mathematical tasks and their performance. RESULTS: Perceived parental involvement contributes to the motivation of their children in mathematics. Direct supervision of students’ academic work by parents may increase students’ concerns about the image and rating of their children, but not their academic performance. In fact, maths achievement depends directly and positively on the parents’ expectations and children’s maths self-efficacy and negatively on the parents’ help in tasks and performance goal orientation. CONCLUSIONS: Perceived parental involvement contributes to children’s motivation in maths essentially conveying confidence in their abilities and showing interest in their progress and schoolwork.

Homework Involvement and Academic Achievement of Native and Immigrant Students.

Homework is a debated issue in society and its relationship with academic achievement has been deeply studied in the last years. Nowadays, schools are multicultural stages in which students from different cultures and ethnicities work together. In this sense, the present study aims to compare homework involvement and academic achievement in a sample of native and immigrant students, as well as to study immigrant students' relationship between homework involvement and Math achievement. The sample included 1328 students, 10-16 years old from Spanish families (85.6%) or immigrant students or students of immigrant origin (14.4%) from South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The study was developed considering three informants: elementary and secondary students, their parents and their teachers. Results showed higher involvement in homework in native students than in immigrant. Between immigrants students, those who are more involved in homework have better academic achievement in Math at secondary grades. There weren't found gender differences on homework involvement, but age differences were reported. Immigrant students are less involved in homework at secondary grades that students in elementary grades. The study highlights the relevance of homework involvement in academic achievement in immigrant students.