La nueva Estadística de Migraciones: una buena elección por parte del INE

El Instituto Nacional de Estadística ha decidido elaborar una nueva Estadística de Migraciones utilizando como base la Estadística de Variaciones Residenciales. En este artículo se aportan algunos argumentos que apoyan esta decisión, ante la persistente falta de coherencia entre las fuentes del sistema estadístico español para captar la movilidad. En particular, se profundiza en los problemas de subestimación e inconsistencia interna de la Encuesta de Población Activa para medir la inmigración, a la vista de las diferencias entre las tres series de flujos de inmigración internacional que es posible estimar a partir de la misma.

Current status of research on school refusal

School refusal behavior refers to the avoidance of a child attending school and/or persistent difficulty staying in the classroom throughout the school day. Based on a review of the scientific literature, the aim of this study is to describe the current state of research on school refusal, differentiating between the findings and progress made in Spain from those achieved in the international field. For this purpose, the significance of this phenomenon, in addition to associated risk factors and variables, will be reviewed in the child and youth population. In turn, the commonly used assessment methods and most recommended treatment proposals, mainly based on cognitive behavioral therapy, are discussed. The results reveal several gaps and subjects for debate in some areas of knowledge about school refusal behavior, with differences being found between Spanish and international studies. In conclusion, future studies and challenges in this field are required.