Perfeccionismo socialmente prescrito como predictor del alto rechazo a la escuela

El creciente interés en el estudio del comportamiento de rechazo a la escuela se debe a las consecuencias negativas asociadas a esta problemática. Conocer aquellas variables psicoeducativas que predicen esta conducta resulta de interés para la comunidad científica en la actualidad. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar la capacidad predictiva el Perfeccionismo Socialmente Prescrito sobre las altas puntuaciones en rechazo escolar. En este estudio participaron 537 estudiantes españoles entre 8 y 12 años. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron la School Refusal Assessment Scale Revised for Children (SRAS-R-C), para medir los cuatro factores que subyacen al comportamiento de rechazo a la escuela (I. Evitar la Afectividad Negativa; II. Escapar de la Aversión Social o Evaluación; III. Búsqueda de la Atención de otras Personas Significativas; IV. Búsqueda de Refuerzos Tangibles Fuera del Ámbito Escolar), y la Child and Adolescent Perfectionism Scale (CAPS), para evaluar la subescala de Perfeccionismo Socialmente Prescrito. A partir de los resultados obtenidos se confirma que la subescala de perfeccionismo evaluada actúa como un predictor positivo de altas puntuaciones en rechazo escolar para los factores II y III de la SRAS-R-C. Estos resultados deben ser valorados por psicólogos escolares y especialistas al evaluar la problemática del rechazo escolar siendo necesario proponer estrategias de prevención e intervención.

Diferencias en perfeccionismo socialmente prescrito en función del rechazo escolar

La relación existente entre el perfeccionismo y el rechazo a la escuela es un ámbito de investigación con escasos estudios. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar la relación entre Perfeccionismo Socialmente Prescrito (PSP) y rechazo a la escuela en función de los factores II (escapar de la aversión social y/o situaciones de evaluación de la escuela) y III (búsqueda de la atención de otras personas significativas) que justifican esta conducta. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 733 estudiantes españoles entre 8 y 12 años (M= 10.03, DE= 1.25). Los instrumentos utilizados para establecer esta relación fueron la Child and Adolescent Perfecctionism Scale, para medir el perfeccionismo, y la School Refusal Assessment Scale-Revised for Children, para evaluar el rechazo escolar. Los resultados revelaron que los estudiantes que presentaron altas puntuaciones en rechazo escolar, debido a la necesidad de escapar de la aversión social y/o situaciones de evaluación, presentaron puntuaciones significativamente más altas en PSP. Igualmente, los estudiantes con alto rechazo escolar basado en la búsqueda de atención de sus seres queridos, presentaron puntuaciones significativamente más altas en PSP. Así, los resultados apoyaron que existe una relación positiva entre estas dos variables. Estos resultados podrían ser considerados por docentes y psicólogos escolares o clínicos a la hora de diseñar estrategias de prevención e intervención ante casos de rechazo a la escuela.

The Developmental Experiences of Adolescent Females in Structured Basketball Programs

The purpose of the present study was to determine whether adolescent females had unique developmental experiences in different types of basketball programs. The Youth Experiences Survey 2.0 [YES] (Hansen & Larson, 2005) was used to measure the learning experiences of 14 and 15 year old females (n = 212) who were enrolled in a school, recreational, or competitive basketball program. Interviews with organization representatives were conducted to determine the structure of each basketball program (n= 16) from which participants were drawn. One-way ANOVAs and Bonferroni comparisons were used to compare YES 2.0 positive experience scale scores of participants in school, recreational and competitive basketball programs. Results revealed that females in recreational programs had significantly lower scores than those in competitive and school programs on numerous positive experiences scales. Mann-Whitney U tests found that those in school and competitive programs reported higher stress levels. Interview results indicate that four characteristics of competitive and school programs may contribute to participants in these programs reporting more growth experiences: 1) time commitment, 2) coaches’ training and background, 3) competition, and 4) volunteer opportunities.

Predictors and Consequences of Simultaneous Alcohol and Cannabis Use in Adolescents

Background/Aims: The simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis is common among adolescents, but has been little studied. In this study, we examine predictors and consequences of this behavior in a population-based sample of high school students. Method: Self-reports were obtained from students in Quebec (Canada) followed throughout high school (N=6589). Logistic regressions were used to test the association between individual, family, and peerrelated predictors in grades 7–8 and simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use in grade 10, as well as between simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use in grade 10 and experiencing 3 or more substance-related problems of various types (legal, physical, etc.) in grade 11. Results: Most predictors in grades 7–8 were associated with simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use in grade 10. Only variables reflecting early-onset substance use involvement — alcohol intoxication, cannabis use, and drug use by close friend(s) — remained predictive in a multivariate model. Simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use was associated with increased substance-related problems in grade 11, above and beyond baseline problems and the concurrent use of the two substances in separate episodes in grade 10. Conclusions: Simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use 1) is anticipated by multiple psychosocial risk factors which come together with individual and peer substance use in early high school and 2) is independently predictive of subsequent substance-related problems. Providing adolescents with adequate information regarding the potential harm of simultaneous use may be a useful prevention strategy.

Evasão escolar no curso técnico em agropecuária integrado ao ensino médio : contexto, multidimensionalidade e pistas para ação

Dissertação apresentada para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Educação social e intervenção comunitária

Predictors and Consequences of Simultaneous Alcohol and Cannabis Use in Adolescents

Background/Aims: The simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis is common among adolescents, but has been little studied. In this study, we examine predictors and consequences of this behavior in a population-based sample of high school students. Method: Self-reports were obtained from students in Quebec (Canada) followed throughout high school (N=6589). Logistic regressions were used to test the association between individual, family, and peerrelated predictors in grades 7–8 and simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use in grade 10, as well as between simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use in grade 10 and experiencing 3 or more substance-related problems of various types (legal, physical, etc.) in grade 11. Results: Most predictors in grades 7–8 were associated with simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use in grade 10. Only variables reflecting early-onset substance use involvement — alcohol intoxication, cannabis use, and drug use by close friend(s) — remained predictive in a multivariate model. Simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use was associated with increased substance-related problems in grade 11, above and beyond baseline problems and the concurrent use of the two substances in separate episodes in grade 10. Conclusions: Simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use 1) is anticipated by multiple psychosocial risk factors which come together with individual and peer substance use in early high school and 2) is independently predictive of subsequent substance-related problems. Providing adolescents with adequate information regarding the potential harm of simultaneous use may be a useful prevention strategy.

Prospective associations between meth/amphetamine (speed) and MDMA (ecstasy) use and depressive symptoms in secondary school students

Background Research has raised significant concern regarding the affective consequences of synthetic drug use. However, little evidence from well-controlled longitudinal studies exists on these consequences. The aim of this study was to determine whether use of meth/amphetamine (speed) and 63,4- methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy) is independently predictive of subsequent depressive symptoms in adolescents. Methods A sample of 3880 adolescents from secondary schools in disadvantaged areas of Quebec, Canada, were followed over time (2003e2008). Logistic regression was used to test the association between meth/ amphetamine and MDMA use in grade 10 (ages 15e16 years) and elevated depressive symptoms on an abridged Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale in grade 11, controlling for pre-existing individual and contextual characteristics. Results After adjustment, both MDMA use (OR 1.7, 95% CI 1.1 to 2.6) and meth/amphetamine use (OR 1.6, 95% CI 1.1 to 2.3) in grade 10 significantly increased the odds of elevated depressive symptoms in grade 11. These relationships did not vary by gender or pre-existing depressive symptoms. Increased risk was particularly observed in concurrent usage (OR 1.9, 95% CI 1.2 to 2.9). Conclusions Adolescent use of meth/amphetamine and MDMA (particularly concurrent use) is independently associated with subsequent depressive symptoms. Further enquiry must determine whether these associations reflect drug-induced neurotoxicity and whether adolescence is a period of increased vulnerability to the hazards of synthetic drug exposure.

A summary report of the Vice President's Task Force on Youth Employment.

Feb. 1980; reprinted Aug. 1980.

Nebraska educational survey, 1939. Studies ...

no. 5. Report ... on what are the educational requirements, the number issued, and what institutions prepare applicants for teachers certificates? Does the supply equal the demand?--no. 6. How does Nebraska compare with neighboring states in amounts appropriated for higher education? Amounts expended for higher education? Ratios of college students to population and percent of high school graduates entering college?--no. 7 [pt. 1] Methods of control of state higher education. [pt. 2] Duplication among Nebraska's state-supported higher educational institutions.--no. 8. What does the state do to equalize educational opportunity among the counties, towns and rural districts? Is the plan of district organization economical?

New ideas for school journalists,/

"More ideas for school journalists" by Meredith Cromer." 18 p. inserted after p. 18. .

The elementary school curriculum : an annotated bibliography /

Mode of access: Internet.

Schools for the Hobart community; a post-war school building program to serve school and community,

Mode of access: Internet.

Illinois state health improvement plan /

SHIP strategic issues and outcomes: Access: access to health care and public health services including quality prevention programs, oral health, mental health, medical and long-term care. ... Data and information technology: assure that current health status and public health system data are used to plan and implement policy and programs. ... Disparities : monitor health disparities and implement effective strategies to eliminate them. ... Measure, manage and improve the public health system: assure accountability, ongoing improvement, and performance management. ... Workforce: assure an optimal, diverse and competent workforce. Priority health conditions: monitor priority health conditions and risk factors, and implement effective strategies to reduce them. ...

Report to the General Assembly

"11/08"--Colophon.

School district reorganization handbook.

Covers the following approaches to reorganization: consolidation; annexation; unit district conversions; high school deactivation; cooperative high school attendance centers.