scholarly journals The Association between Violent Behavior, Academic Performance, and Physical Activity According to Gender in Scholars

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 4071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irwin Andrés Ramírez-Granizo ◽  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
José Luis Ubago-Jiménez ◽  
María Sánchez-Zafra
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Aggressive Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Violent Behaviors ◽  
The World ◽  
Points Of View

Background: Aggressive behaviors have increased in a worrying way all over the world, and this has been one more reason to be able to investigate what happens in schools. Its presence has been increasing in recent decades and, therefore, this issue has been approached from different points of view of society. The aim of this study was to analyze and establish the indices of aggressive behaviors and their possible association with gender, academic achievement, and the Physical Activity (PA) in schoolchildren aged 10–12 in Granada (Spain). Methods: Its design is descriptive and cross-sectional, the sample is 320 students, an ad-hoc questionnaire was used to establish socio-demographic variables, violent behavior (measured with the scale of violent behaviors), gender, academic performance, and PA. Results: The results showed that schoolchildren with higher levels of violent behaviors have been in the reactive and relational reactive manifest dimension, males are more assiduous to practice PA than females, and these were characterized by greater manifest and relational aggressiveness. However, they present higher average values in violent behaviors than they do if academic performance is taken into account. Conclusions: The main recommendation is the need to study, in greater depth, the active sports population in order to try to know the cause of these results.

Clinical and Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Cognitive Impairment and Neuroprotection in Diabetes Patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Valiente-Barroso ◽  
Jesús Mª Alvarado-Izquierdo ◽  
Emilio García García
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

AbstractThe aim of this study is to analyze the potential impact of factors (clinical and demographic variables and comorbidities) associated with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) on certain mental processes related to cognitive impairment, with special attention to the analysis of parameters that define processing speed and executive function. Neuropsychological examination of elderly Spanish patients (N = 59, 33 females, Mage 70.98 years) diagnosed with DM, in addition to application of an ad hoc questionnaire to collect information on comorbidities and other relevant demographic variables. Based on a cross-sectional design, correlational analysis was carried out. Cognitive performance showed an inverse relationship to age and cardiopathology while years of schooling and regular physical activity appeared as neuroprotective factors. DM is an illness which, linked to other variables, can be regarded as a risk factor for the development of cognitive impairment. Certain factors (physical activity and cognitive stimulation) have the potential to mitigate this tendency. There is a need to further our understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms involved.

scholarly journals CONDUCTAS VIOLENTAS SEGÚN GÉNERO Y OCIO DE PANTALLA EN ESCOLARES DE LA PROVINCIA DE GRANADA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Pilar Puertas Molero ◽  
Antonio Pérez Cortés ◽  
Manuel Castro Sánchez ◽  
José Luis Ubago Jiménez ◽  
Félix Zurita Ortega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Violence ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Violent Behaviors ◽  
Behavior Scale ◽  
Los Grupos

Abstract.AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR BY GENDER AND SCREEN LEISURE IN SCHOOLCHILDREN FROM THE PROVINCE OF GRANADAAggressive behaviors in schoolchildren represent a phenomenon that generates great concern, because it is in childhood that many aspects of personality begin. Also, multiple studies have shown how these types of behaviors can relate to various factors, such as peer groups, family environment or specific leisure habits. This descriptive and cross - sectional study aims to study the violent behavior of a sample of 530 schoolchildren in the province of Granada, as well as to relate these behaviors to the gender and the leisure time of participants’ screen. An Ad Hoc questionnaire and the Violent Behavior Scale in the School (Little et al., 2003) are used as main instruments. The results reveal higher levels of Manifest of pure and reactive type for the male gender, which could be due to higher levels of impulsivity associated with hormonal factors and sociocultural components. Likewise, a proportional relation between television hours and violent behaviors is obtained, increasing the average values in Manifest and Relational Aggressiveness by increasing the levels of screen leisure; Which demonstrates the negative influence exerted by the abusive use of television in this problematic.Key Words: School; Violence; Aggressiveness; Gender; Television.Resumen.Los comportamientos agresivos en escolares representan un fenómeno que genera gran preocupación, pues es en la niñez donde se inician muchos aspectos de la personalidad. Asimismo, múltiples estudios han demostrado como este tipo de conductas pueden relacionares con diversos factores, como son los grupos de pares, el entorno familiar o hábitos de ocio concretos. Este estudio de tipo descriptivo y corte transversal, pretende estudiar las conductas violentas de una muestra de 530 escolares de la provincia de Granada, así como relacionar estos comportamientos con el género y las horas de ocio de pantalla de los participantes. Se utilizan como principales instrumentos un cuestionario Ad Hoc y la Escala de Conductas Violentas en la Escuela (Little, Henrich, Jones y Hawley 2003). Los resultados revelan niveles superiores de Agresividad Manifiesta de tipo puro y reactivo para el género masculino, lo que podría deberse a mayores niveles de impulsividad asociados a factores hormonales y componentes de tipo sociocultural. Asimismo, se obtiene una relación proporcional entre las horas de televisión y las conductas violentas, aumentando los valores medios en Agresividad Manifiesta y Relacional al aumentar los niveles de ocio de pantalla; lo que demuestra la influencia negativa que ejerce el uso abusivo de televisión en esta problemática.Palabras Clave: Escuela; Violencia; Agresividad; Género; Televisión.

scholarly journals Perception of Newcomers Regarding Learning English and Culture in Canada

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Shahla Sattar Khan ◽  
Mehmet Takkac
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Language Play ◽  
New Immigrants ◽  
The World ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Learning English

There are some factors, which are motivational, and on the other hand, there are many challenges that may cause hindrance for learning English as a second language. Therefore, the main objective is to assess perception regarding factors for learning English as a second language, especially among new immigrants. This was a cross-sectional study conducted at a Polycultural center, Canada during the period of June-2017 to July-2017. The results of the study reinforced that new immigrants face challenges while learning English. Almost more than half the participants said that they find difficulty in understanding majority words. Regarding learning culture, two-thirds mentioned that the learning about culture gives them different points of view about the world and develops their critical thoughts. However, the socio-demographic characteristics like age, native language, play an important role in learning English.

scholarly journals Absenteeism during Menstruation among Nursing Students in Spain

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elia Fernández-Martínez ◽  
María Dolores Onieva-Zafra ◽  
Ana Abreu-Sánchez ◽  
Juan José Fernández-Muñóz ◽  
María Laura Parra-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sleep Alterations ◽  
New Strategies

Absenteeism can clearly have a negative impact on academic performance among university students. Certain experiences or symptoms such as menstrual pain are very common in women and can lead to absenteeism. The current study was aimed at examining the presence of menstrual experiences or symptoms and their impact upon absenteeism among healthy (illness-free) female university nursing students in Spain. A total of 299 students participated in this research, which was a descriptive cross-sectional, observational study. An ad hoc online questionnaire was used based on sociodemographic and gynecological data, together with the noted menstrual experiences; the most prevalent of which were bloating, which affected 87.3% of students; dysmenorrhea and irritability, which affected 76.3%; and fatigue, which affected 70.6%. Students with dysmenorrhea had a 6.95 higher (odds ratio (OR) 6.95; 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.39–14.25) odds of absenteeism; in those who reported dizziness, the odds of absenteeism was 4.82 times higher (OR 4.82; 1.76–13.23); in those who manifested nausea and vomiting, the percentage of absenteeism was 3.51 higher (OR 3.51; 95% CI 1.51–8.15); in those who presented sleep alterations, the odds were 2.95 higher (OR 2.95; 95% CI 1.39–6.25); and for those who felt depressed the odds were 2.18 times higher (OR 2.18; 95% CI 1.21–3.94) Absenteeism was found to be more likely in women with dysmenorrhea. However, in addition, higher odds of absenteeism were also found in women with nausea and vomiting, dizziness, sleep disorders, and those who feel depressed. These menstrual experiences can be considered a relevant problem among young women, leading to absenteeism, and a negative influence on academic performance. It is essential to raise awareness of the socioeconomic impact of absenteeism and establish new strategies for improving menstrual experiences.

scholarly journals Eating Habits and Lifestyles in Schoolchildren from Granada (Spain). A Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 216
Author(s):  
Gabriel González-Valero ◽  
José Luis Ubago-Jiménez ◽  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽  
Manuel Castro-Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Problematic Use ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Physical Activity Adherence

The creation of healthy habits and lifestyles is fundamental in the educational field and for acquiring adequate health levels that will prevail in adulthood. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics and correlations between the level of practice of physical activity, adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), body mass index (BMI) and problematic use of videogames and self-concept of primary education students. This non-experimental, cross-sectional study is composed of a sample of 577 students aged 10-12 years (11.1 ± 0.638). Subjects were evaluated using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence questionnaire (KIDMED), Self-Concept Form-5 (AF-5), Experiences Related to Videogames (QERV) and anthropometric measurements were taken following the guidelines of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Most students have been found to be of normal weight, although one in five has problems with being overweight or experiencing obesity. Likewise, half of them need to improve their adherence to the Mediterranean diet, while they do not have a problematic use of videogames, although one tenth of them in these early ages offer severe problems and it is highlighted that students offer an adequate self-concept. It is also noted that BMI correlates positively with problematic videogame use and social self-concept. Greater addiction to videogames is associated with poorer academic performance, low levels of physical activity and poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Finally, it should be noted that the continued practice of physical-sports activity favors emotional competence and academic performance.

scholarly journals Relationship of Parental Support on Healthy Habits, School Motivations and Academic Performance in Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moral-García ◽  
Urchaga-Litago ◽  
Ramos-Morcillo ◽  
Maneiro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Higher Alcohol ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Habits

The objective of the study was to analyze how parental support relates to the physical activity practice, satisfaction with sports, level of physical activity, academic performance and alcohol consumption. Descriptive cross-sectional study, with 1100 adolescents (12–16 years old), where the factors related to parental support, gender and age acted as independent variables, and satisfaction with sport, level of physical activity (PA), academic performance and alcohol consumption acted as dependent variables. A multivariate statistical analysis was conducted. Adolescents with little parental support show (p < 0.001) more boredom, less fun, worse academic performance and higher alcohol consumption. Gender shows differences (p < 0.001) experiencing girls more boredom, less fun, less PA practice and higher academic performance than boys. Age establishes (p < 0.01) that older adolescents (15–16 years old) experience more boredom, less fun, less PA practice, lower academic performance and higher alcohol consumption than young boys and girls (12–14 years old). Parental support towards PA practice improves healthy habits, benefits academic performance and school satisfaction with physical and sports activity.

Relation of Academic Performance to Physical Activity and Fitness in Children

2001 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terence Dwyer ◽  
James F. Sallis ◽  
Leigh Blizzard ◽  
Ross Lazarus ◽  
Kimberlie Dean
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
School Ratings

The objective of this study was to examine the association of scholastic performance with physical activity and fitness of children. To do so, school ratings of scholastic ability on a five-point scale for a nationally representative sample of 7,961 Australian schoolchildren aged 7–15 years were compared with physical activity and fitness measurements. Consistently across age and sex groups, the ratings were significantly correlated with questionnaire measures of physical activity and with performance on the 1.6-kilometer run, sit-ups and push-ups challenges, 50-meter sprint, and standing long jump. There were no significant associations for physical work capacity at a heart rate of 170 (PWC170). The results are concordant with the hypothesis that physical activity enhances academic performance, but the cross-sectional nature of the observations limits causal inference, and the disparity for PWC170 gives reason to question whether the associations were due to measurement bias or residual confounding.

scholarly journals Self-perception: Does Obesity Influence Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amra Zalihic ◽  
Maja Barbaric ◽  
Mirela Mabic ◽  
Marnela Palameta ◽  
Ankica Mijic Maric ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Overweight People ◽  
The World

Abstract The number of obese and overweight people around the world rapidly grows and takes on epidemic proportions. The aim of this research is to determine the influence of body weight on quality of life and to investigate our patients' consciousness about their body weight and its impact on their quality of life.Methods : The cross-sectional study was conducted by interviewing 1067 respondents, using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire.Results : Out of 1067 patients, 684 were females. 65.5 % of patients had BMI ≥25 kg/m 2 . 21.7% of 699 patients who had BMI ≥25 kg/m 2 think that their increased body weight doesn’t affect their health, 27.9 % of respondents think that their overweight is unrelated to physical activity, 41.8 % of respondents have no problems purchasing the clothes due to their weight and 31.6 % of respondents with BMI ≥25 kg/m 2 think that it doesn’t affect their quality of life.Conclusion : Quality of life is significantly better in respondents with BMI <25 kg/m 2 . The alarming result is that slightly less than half of respondents think that overweight doesn’t affect their health and don’t understand the seriousness of the problem.

scholarly journals Commitment to protective measures during COVID-19 pandemic in Syria: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mosa Shibani ◽  
Mhd Amin Alzabibi ◽  
Abdul Fattah Mohandes ◽  
Humam Armashi ◽  
Tamim Alsuliman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Financial Status ◽  
The World

Abstract Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 continues to impose itself on all populations of the world. Given the slow pace of vaccination in the developing world and the absence of effective treatments, adherence to precautionary infection control measures remains the best way to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from spiraling out of control. In this study, we aim to evaluate the extent to which the Syrian population adheres to these measures and analyze the relationship between demographic variables and adherence. Methods This cross-sectional study took place in Syria between January 17 and March 17, 2021. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. The questionnaire was distributed in both electronic and printed versions. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS v.25. The chi-square test was used to address the correlation between adherence and demographic variables. Results Of the 10083 reached out, only (74.6%) responded. Of them, 4026 (53.5%) were women, 3984 (52.9%) were single, and 1908 (25.3%) had earned university degrees. 5286 (70.25) were classified as the good adherers to protective measures. Statistically significant differences across age, sex, marital status, financial status, employment, and educational attainment when correlated against commitment to preventive measures. Young age, female sex, good financial status, and having a full-time job and post-graduate education were positively correlated to the stronger commitment to preventive measures. Furthermore, those who believed that COVID-19 poses a major risk to them or society were more committed to preventive measures than those who did not. Conclusion The participants in this study generally showed a high level of adherence to the preventive measures compared to participants in other studies from around the world, with some concerns regarding risk perception and the sources of information they depend on. Public health and community education efforts should focus on maintaining, if not expanding, this level of commitment, which would mitigate the pandemic’s impact on Syrian society.

Demographic differences in Canadian medical students’ motivation and confidence to promote physical activity

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylor McFadden ◽  
Michelle Fortier ◽  
Ryan McGinn ◽  
Brendan M Levac ◽  
Shane N Sweet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Demographic Differences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Exercise Specialist ◽  
Motivation And Confidence

AbstractBackgroundPhysical activity (PA) remains under prescribed by physicians. Motivation and confidence are clear drivers of frequency of promoting PA. Research shows demographic differences in physicians’ preventive practices, yet none have included medical students who form habits during training.ObjectivesStudy objectives were to (i) examine how Canadian medical students’ motivation to recommend PA to future patients differs according to six demographic variables (i.e. gender, ethnicity, year of study, university, proposed specialty and academic background) and (ii) examine how Canadian medical students’ confidence to recommend PA to future patients differs according to these same demographic variables.MethodsA cross-sectional design was used. First to fourth year medical students from three medical schools responded to an online survey (N = 221).ResultsFemale participants were more motivated to counsel patients on PA and refer to an exercise specialist compared to males (P < 0.01). Second year students were more motivated to assess a patients’ level of PA compared to third and fourth year students (P < 0.01). Students pursuing family medicine were more confident to assess and counsel compared to students pursuing paediatrics (P < 0.01).ConclusionGiven that motivation and confidence have a positive influence on frequency-promoting PA, these results suggest where future efforts should focus, to improve PA promotion in medical practice. Physical inactivity continues to be a major issue worldwide, and medical students as future physicians have a unique opportunity to enhance PA amongst the population.

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