Impact of Problematic Smartphone Use and Instagram Use Intensity on Self-Esteem with University Students from Physical Education.

Mobile devices are a revolutionary element that offer many possibilities, although they can also cause problems for users. This is the case with the development of addictive behaviors that can affect personal well-being. The purpose of this paper has been to analyze the influence of smartphone addiction and Instagram use intensity on the self-esteem of Physical Education students. A cross-sectional research design was adopted by applying an online survey to a sample of undergraduate students (n = 385). The results showed that gender and age were factors that influenced the problematic use of the smartphone. In turn, there was a significant positive correlation between smartphone addiction and Instagram use intensity. The influence of smartphone addiction on students' self-esteem was also highlighted. In contrast, Instagram use intensity did not affect self-esteem. Finally, the findings are discussed, and the main implications of the study are established, where physical education students take on a special role in order to avoid the improper use of smartphones and Instagram through sport.

Mexican and Spanish university students' Internet addiction and academic procrastination: Correlation and potential factors.

The 21st-century problem of Internet addiction is increasing globally, but especially among university students. Not surprisingly, then, problematic Internet use is associated with university students' academic procrastination. Because studies are scarce in Mexico and Spain has one of the highest rates of Internet addiction in Europe, this paper (i) analyzed the presence and degree of Internet addiction among university students in Mexico and Spain, (ii) determined potential sociodemographic factors influencing Internet addiction, and (iii) established the type of correlation between Internet addiction and academic procrastination. The cross-sectional study design used an online questionnaire to measure problematic Internet use and academic procrastination through convenience sampling at one university in Mexico and one in Spain. The questionnaire contained three sections: participants' sociodemographic data, the Internet Addiction Test, and the Academic Procrastination Scale. The final sample comprised 758 university students, 387 from Mexico, and 371 from Spain, aged from 18 to 35 (M = 20.08, SD = 3.16). Results revealed similar prevalence rates of problematic and daily Internet use for leisure, potentially influencing Internet addiction in all three models (i.e., Mexico, Spain, and Total). Additionally, significant positive correlation was revealed between problematic Internet use and academic procrastination (p < .001). Finally, findings showed relevant data on Internet addiction's prevalence in Mexican and Spanish university contexts, along with its influential sociodemographic factors.

Do Age, Gender and Poor Diet Influence the Higher Prevalence of Nomophobia among Young People?

The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is generating the emergence of new pathologies such as nomophobia. The aim of this research was to analyze the prevalence of nomophobia among young people, as well as to check whether the level of nomophobia is higher in males or females and in those students who claim to have less healthy nutrition due to the use of their mobile phones. The research method was based on a correlational and predictive design with a quantitative methodology. The measurement tool used is the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). The participating sample was 1743 students between 12 and 20 years old from different educational stages of the Autonomous City of Ceuta (Spain). The results show that highest rates of nomophobia were found in relation to the inability to communicate and contact others immediately. About gender, women have higher rates of nomophobia than men. In relation to age, no significant differences were found; thus, the problem may affect all ages equally. Finally, students who think that their smartphone use is detrimental to their good nutrition show higher levels on the scale provided.

Use of social networks for international collaboration among medical students / Uso de redes sociales para la colaboración internacional entre estudiantes de medicina

INTRODUCTION: The collaboration between professionals from different countries has become a claim in the globalised world where we live. In this scenario, collaborative social networks play a fundamental role in bringing people from different territories together in the same virtual space that it favours the exchange of information. OBJECTIVE: To analyse the use and integration of social networks to favour international collaboration between medical students from the University of Granada (Spain) and the University of Sheffield (UK). METHODOLOGY: A quantitative methodology has been used using a questionnaire developed ad hoc to quantify the degree of student satisfaction after participation in the collaborative social network. The sample was composed of 110 students of the degree in medicine, 74 from the University of Granada and 36 from the University of Sheffield. RESULTS: We find high percentages according to the improvement of learning from collaboration, as well as the relevance for the exchange of information and collaborative work between countries. CONCLUSION: This type of experience highlights the need to collaborate from digital networks with health professionals from other countries to improve student learning and know different methods and systems of action that improve daily medical practice

INTRODUCCIÓN: La colaboración entre profesionales de diferentes países se ha convertido en un reclamo en el mundo globalizado donde vivimos. En este escenario, las redes sociales colaborativas juegan un papel fundamental al reunir a personas de diferentes territorios en el mismo espacio virtual para favorecer el intercambio de información. OBJETIVO: Analizar el uso y la integración de las redes sociales para favorecer la colaboración internacional entre estudiantes de medicina de la Universidad de Granada (España) y la Universidad de Sheffield (Reino Unido). METODOLOGÍA: Se ha utilizado una metodología cuantitativa empleando un cuestionario ad hoc para cuantificar el grado de satisfacción del estudiante después de participar en la red social colaborativa. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 110 estudiantes del grado de medicina, 74 de la Universidad de Granada y 36 de la Universidad de Sheffield. RESULTADOS: Encontramos altos porcentajes de acuerdo con la mejora del aprendizaje a partir de la colaboración, así como la relevancia para el intercambio de información y el trabajo colaborativo entre países. CONCLUSIONES: Este tipo de experiencia resalta la necesidad de colaborar desde redes digitales con profesionales de la salud de otros países para mejorar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y conocer diferentes métodos y sistemas de actuación que mejoran la práctica médica diaria

Virtual Reality Treatment for Public Speaking Anxiety in Students. Advancements and Results in Personalized Medicine.

Public speaking anxiety (PSA) is a common phobia in the student population. Traditionally, exposure therapy has been used as a treatment. However, the use of virtual reality (VR) is increasingly common to treat PSA. The purpose of this paper was to analyze the published scientific literature on VR as a treatment for PSA in students. The articles indexed in two databases (Web of Science and Scopus) were analyzed, with a time period from the beginning of the first publications until 2019 included. The systematic literature review was based on fixed inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 13 studies were identified which included 481 students. The results collected indicate that the duration of treatments to have positive effects was at least one week, where the number of sessions was between one and twelve. Furthermore, most VR treatments reported positive effects. Finally, this study showed evidence that VR treatment for PSA is effective while being less invasive than in vivo exposure.

Mobile Learning in Higher Education: Structural Equation Model for Good Teaching Practices.

Mobile learning is a methodology that involves the use of mobile devices to carry out the teaching-learning process. In exceptional situations such as that experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, virtual training methods take on great importance, being the main route for the education of students. The purposes of this paper were to analyse the degree of implementation of the mobile learning methodology in Spanish universities and to check the sociodemographic factors that influence the development of good teaching practices in mobile learning. Ten hypothetical relationships were established and contrasted using a structural equation model. The sample was made up of 1544 university professors from 59 Spanish universities who were asked to complete a questionnaire designed to evaluate mobile learning practices. The results indicated that the degree of implementation of mobile devices was almost 73% of the population surveyed. While the sociodemographic factors that significantly influenced the development of good teaching practices were: teacher status; type of institution; educational technology research; implementing pedagogical innovations on a regular basis; agree that mobile devices are appropriate; belief in the expansion of mobile learning. Finally, the main findings and practical implications derived from the data obtained were discussed.

Análisis cientimétrico de las publicaciones indexadas en journal citation reports sobre educación física / Análise cientométrica de publicações indexadas no journal citation reports sobre educação física / Scientometric analysis of publications indexed in journal citation reports on physical education

En los últimos años, la Educación Física se ha consolidado como una disciplina de estudio que acapara gran interés. Como consecuencia, la producción científica ha ido en aumento, reflejándose en la cantidad de artículos que se publican sobre el tema. El objetivo de este trabajo ha sido analizar la producción científica sobre Educación Física, indexada en Web of Science, desde sus inicios hasta el año 2017. Para ello, se ha realizado un estudio bibliométrico, recogiendo los indicadores de producción, dispersión e impacto de la producción científica en la Educación Física. Entre los resultados, se constata que la literatura se encuentra en una etapa de crecimiento exponencial. Además, desde los inicios de la producción científica, en 1902, sobre este tópico se han configurado determinadas revistas, instituciones, países y autores como referentes en la temática. Finalmente, el estudio ofrece una visión general del avance de las publicaciones de impacto sobre Educación Física

Nos últimos anos, a Educação Física se estabeleceu como um campo de estudo de grande interesse. Como consequência, a produção científica tem vindo a aumentar, o que se reflete na quantidade de artigos publicados sobre o assunto. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a produção científica em Educação Física, indexada em Web of Science, desde o seu início até 2017. Para isso, foi realizado um estudo bibliométrico, reunindo os indicadores de produção, dispersão e impacto da produção científica na Educação Física. Dentre os resultados, observa-se que a literatura está em fase de crescimento exponencial. Além disso, desde o início da produção científica sobre esse tema, em 1902, alguns periódicos, instituições, países e autores foram configurados como referências no tema. Finalmente, o estudo fornece uma visão geral do progresso das publicações de impacto sobre Educação Física

In recent years, Physical Education has established itself as a field of study of great interest. Consequently, scientific production has been on the rise, reflected in the number of publications on the topic. This article analyzed scientific production on Physical Education indexed in Web of Science, from its beginnings until 2017. For this, a bibliometric study collected the indicators of production, dispersion and impact of the scientific production on Physical Education. Among the results, it found that the literature is in a stage of exponential growth. Furthermore, since scientific production on the topic began in 1902, certain journals, institutions, countries and authors have been established as benchmarks on the topic. Finally, the study reflects a general overview on the progress of impact publications on Physical Education

Problematic Internet Use as a Predictor of Eating Disorders in Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study.

Problematic Internet use (PIU) has begun to be linked to the development of certain eating disorders. This uncontrolled use of the Internet is mainly found in the student population. The purposes of this paper were to determine PIU-related eating disorders in students from a systematic review of the literature and to analyze the incidence of PIU in eating disorders through a meta-analysis of the literature. We used two electronic databases (Web of Science and Scopus) from inception to June 2019. The systematic literature review was based on fixed inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 12 studies were identified (systematic review) and 10 studies for meta-analysis, which included 16,520 students. Different eating disorders were associated with PIU: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, food preoccupation, loss of control eating, and dieting. Furthermore, meta-analysis confirmed that PIU is a predictor of eating disorders in students. The groups of students with PIU presented a higher rate in the presence of eating disorders, these differences being significant. Finally, this study showed empirical evidence on the link between PIU and eating disorders. The need for prevention in childhood and adolescence is highlighted.

Analysis of Further Education Students' Attitudes Regarding Environmental Pollution. A Case Study in Granada.

Pollution is shown as the environmental challenge, which has the greatest impact on global climate change. Faced with this situation, numerous environmental summits agree on the fact that Environmental Education needs to be implemented within the different disciplines and educational institutions. Therefore, Further Education must foster the research and management of environmental education with the aim of developing responsible citizens with sustainable attitudes. Based on this idea, this paper aimed to analyse the attitudes in Further Education students towards different situations and habits linked to pollution, as well as some of its varied typologies (chemical pollution, acoustic pollution and management of solid urban waste and rubbish). To achieve this, a sample of 307 students from different degrees of Preschool and Primary Education was included, using a questionnaire as a measuring instrument. The methodology of the study was both descriptive, through the analysis of its measures, and inferential, with the preparation of a confirmatory conceptual model through the structural equation model (SEM). Results revealed that students are highly concerned about the different situations proposed, and that the predictive model forges strong correlations between the four variables of the study. Hence, the study focused on the idea of trying to enhance environmental awareness in the groups of students from different educational phases, to subsequently foster the implementation of specific actions aimed at preserving and conserving natural resources, and to guide society towards sustainable development.

Environmental Attitudes in Trainee Teachers in Primary Education. The Future of Biodiversity Preservation and Environmental Pollution.

The environmental challenges of the twenty-first century are a consequence of the impact that human beings have on nature. Because of this, environmental attitudes are paramount in establishing effective measures regarding both biodiversity preservation and environmental pollution. Therefore, the main goal of this paper has been evaluating the environmental attitudes of future primary education teachers, considering their responsibility for teaching the new generations of citizens. A quantitative methodology has been applied to describe the reality observed. The data collection instrument used was the scale of environmental attitudes towards specific problems; this scale was applied to a sample of 307 students of the degree in Primary Education at the University of Granada. More specifically, the subscales corresponding to pollution, biodiversity, natural spaces and recycling were analysed. Results reveal a high level of environmental attitudes in future primary education teachers; moreover, there is a positive interdependence among the different subscales. Finally, it is of great importance to evaluate the environmental attitudes of future primary education teachers, given that the future of biodiversity preservation and environmental pollution are in the hands of new generations.

Alfabetización digital del profesorado de ciencias ambientales: un análisis de su competencia tecnológica / Digital literacy of environmental science teachers: an analysis of their technological competence

Introducción. En la actualidad el uso de los recursos tecnológicos en la educación es una práctica habitual e incluso de obligado cumplimiento. En la educación secundaria española la competencia digital es una de las habilidades clave que tienen que desarrollar los estudiantes. Este hecho se incrementa si tenemos en consideración que en el ámbito de las Ciencias Ambientales es primordial el uso sostenible de las TIC como factor para reducir el impacto medioambiental. Objetivo. Este trabajo tiene por objetivo analizar la competencia digital con base en el área de información y alfabetización informacional de los docentes de Ciencias Ambientales. Metodología. El estudio se centró en la provincia de Granada (España), contando con una muestra final de 106 profesores. La metodología empleada ha sido cuantitativa, utilizando como instrumento de recogida de datos el cuestionario. Resultados. Entre los resultados, se resalta el nivel satisfactorio en las diferentes subescalas competenciales del área de competencia digital analizada, estableciendo que el profesorado presenta un grado adecuado de formación tecnológica. Además, el modelo de ecuaciones estructurales verifica la correlación positiva entre las subescalas. Conclusión. Finalmente, el estudio sobre la competencia digital docente del profesorado de Ciencias Ambientales muestra una panorámica optimista en el desarrollo de competencias digitales en los estudiantes.

Introduction: Currently, the use of technological resources in education is a common and even mandatory practice. Digital competence is one of the key skills students have to develop in secondary education in Spain. Bearing in mind that in the field of Environmental Sciences the sustainable use of ICTs is essential as a factor in reducing environmental impact, this fact increases. Objective: This work aims to analyze digital competence based on the area of information and informational literacy of Environmental Science teachers. Methodology: This study focused on the province of Granada (Spain) with a final sample of 106 teachers. The methodology used was quantitative, using the questionnaire as a data collection instrument. Results: The satisfactory level in the different competence subscales of the area of digital competence analyzed is highlighted among the results, establishing that the teaching staff presents an adequate degree of technological training. In addition, the structural equation model verifies the positive correlation between the subscales. Conclusion: Finally, the study on the digital teaching competence of Environmental Science teachers shows an optimistic view on the development of digital competences in students.

Estudio bibliométrico sobre la realidad virtual aplicada a la neurorrehabilitación y su influencia en la literatura científica / Bibliometric study about virtual reality applied to neurorehabilitation and its presence in scientific literature

Desde los años 90 la realidad virtual se ha aplicado en el ámbito de la salud para tratar fobias y trastornos mentales. Actualmente se utiliza para la neurorrehabilitación, ya que es capaz de engañar al cerebro y extrapolar al usuario a un mundo virtual. Dado el interés creciente por la temática, este trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar la producción científica en la Web of Science y Scopus sobre la realidad virtual aplicada a la neurorrehabilitación durante los últimos 10 años. Para esto, se ha empleado una metodología propia de los estudios bibliométricos a partir del establecimiento de una serie de palabras clave comprobadas en bases de datos y utilizadas por distintos autores en sus publicaciones. Se analizaron 8 variables siguiendo la línea de estudios previos: número total de documentos, producción por años, tipología de los archivos, títulos de las fuentes, instituciones, países, autores y artículos más citados. Entre los resultados se destaca el creciente interés de la temática a partir del año 2013 y el auge de la producción en el año 2016, así como la implicación de las principales potencias mundiales en la investigación y publicación sobre la realidad virtual para la rehabilitación. El análisis de los metadatos muestra un panorama incipiente en las publicaciones sobre la realidad virtual en el ámbito de la salud, donde Estados Unidos se destaca como el país con mayor producción científica(AU)

Ever since the 1990s virtual reality has been applied in healthcare to treat phobias and mental disorders, and is currently used for neurorehabilitation, as it is able to deceive the brain and extrapolate the user to a virtual world. Given the growing interest in the topic, this study aims to analyze the high-impact scientific production about virtual reality applied to neurorehabilitation included in the Web of Science and Scopus in the last 10 years. To achieve this end, a bibliometric methodology was used based on a number of keywords checked in databases and used by different authors in their publications. Eight variables were analyzed, in line with previous studies: total number of documents, production per year, document type, source title, affiliation, countries, authors and most cited articles. Among the results is the growing interest in the topic as of the year 2013 and the boom in production in 2016, as well as the involvement of the main world powers in research and publication about the use of virtual reality for rehabilitation. Finally, analysis of the metadata shows an incipient panorama in publications about virtual reality in healthcare, with the United States as the country with the greatest scientific production(AU)

Análisis organizativo de las clases de inclusión escolar en Francia / Organizational analysis of school inclusion classes in France

El objetivo de esta investigación se centra en la percepción que poseen los profesores sobre las Clases de Inclusión Escolar (CLIS) de Centros Públicos de Educación “Élémentaire” de la Loire (Francia) en relación con distintos aspectos organizativos. Contamos con una muestra de 40 profesores a quienes se les pasó el instrumento, un cuestionario ad hoc. Seguimos un diseño metodológico de carácter no experimental; concretamente, un diseño de encuesta transversal. Los resultados nos han acercado al contexto real de las CLIS obteniendo datos significativos sobre su tipología, el número de alumnos y alumnas escolarizados, el tiempo dedicado por los profesores y las profesoras a la planificación e implementación, y el grado de adecuación de las relaciones interpersonales de los individuos docentes respecto al resto de miembros implicados en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje del alumnado de las CLIS...