scholarly journals Citation: Cabezas-González, M.; Casillas-Martín, S.; García-Valcárcel Muñoz-Repiso, A. Basic Education Students’ Digital Competence in the Area of Communication: The Influence of Online Communication and the Use of Social Networks. Sustainability 2021, 13, 4442. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13084442

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4442
Author(s):  
Marcos Cabezas-González ◽  
Sonia Casillas-Martín ◽  
Ana García-Valcárcel Muñoz-Repiso
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The global public health crisis unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that digital competence in education is no longer an option, but a necessity. Online communication with friends using social networks is an activity in which young people very frequently and at increasingly early ages engage. This article presents the results of a study analyses digital-competence levels in the area of communication of Spanish basic-education students (aged 12–16) and establishes whether online communication with friends and the use of social media impact it. A quantitative methodology with a descriptive and cross-sectional design was used. The sample comprised 807 students, and data collection was based on a problem-solving test. Findings show that students who use online communication with their friends very often and that those who use social networks a lot have lower levels of digital competence. Education centres should reflect on this in order to implement curricular programs that may strengthen this type of competence.

scholarly journals Digital Competence in Higher Education: Students’ Perception and Personal Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 12184
Author(s):  
Yu Zhao ◽  
María Cruz Sánchez Gómez ◽  
Ana María Pinto Llorente ◽  
Liping Zhao
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Digital Competencies ◽  
Future Work ◽  
The Impact

University students are expected to have the appropriate digital competence to face the demands of the changing educational model and to meet the challenges of the future work. This paper describes university students’ perceptions of digital competence and analyzes the impact of personal factors on digital competence in a sample of 5164 students from all majors in the first and fourth year of their studies at Gansu Agricultural University (China). A quantitative methodology was followed, employing a non-experimental method and the survey technique to collect data. The results obtained show that students’ perceptions of digital competencies in terms of information and data literacy, communication and collaboration, and safety were positive. Furthermore, there were significant differences in students’ self-perceptions of digital competence related to gender, grade level, area of residence, and prior relevant training in the DigComp framework-based instrument. The development of key competency areas for digital competence, such as the creation of digital content, should be promoted, along with helping students to gain knowledge when dealing with everyday technological issues. The need for training related to the use of ICT and digital competencies was also highlighted, as well as supporting the promotion of female students in selected areas of digital competence and assisting lower grade students and students from rural areas in digital competence development.

scholarly journals Preparedness Assessment of Physicians during Coronavirus Disease-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 179-186
Author(s):  
Eman Moawad Elhabashi ◽  
Reham Farouk Tawfik ◽  
Fatma Maamoun Abou-Hashima ◽  
Arwa Mohamed El Shafei ◽  
Fayrouz El-Aguizy
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Attitudes And Practices

BACKGROUND: Since first confirmed case of coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 in December 2019 by Chinese health authorities and subsequent World Health Organization (WHO) declaration that COVID-19 is a global public health crisis, radical changes have occurred all over the world associating massive lockdown with increased numbers of infected cases and related mortalities. As health care workers (HCWs) are at a great risk to get COVID-19 infection and hence can be a dangerous source of spreading it to the community, it was important to assess HCWs knowledge, attitude, and practice toward COVID-19 infection prevention and control (IPC) to help limit the outcomes of COVID-19. AIM: The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physicians regarding COVID-19 IPC. METHODS: Research setting is “Kasr Al-Ainy” Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University Hospital. Design: A cross-sectional analytical observational hospital-based research in June 2020. Population: A convenient sample of 50 physicians working at Cairo University Hospital was included. Data collection: Self-administered questionnaires derived from the WHO IPC guide during health care when COVID-19 is suspected were used. RESULTS: Mean age of studied group was 30.5 ± 3.97, while their mean years of practice were 4.7 ± 3.55. Mean knowledge score among physicians was 5.6 (± 0.56), two-thirds of them had sufficient knowledge regarding COVID-19 IPC as their mean attitude score among 24.9 (± 2.8). While mean practice scores 5.6 (± 1.05), yet only 68% of the participating physicians use a new set of personal protective equipment when care is given to a different patient. CONCLUSION: Physician’s moderate knowledge, poor attitude, and modest practice toward COVID-19 IPC were found to be not sufficient, not favorable nor safe enough to expected standards.

scholarly journals Young citizens of the information era: Attitudes towards the political use of digital social networks Bilgi çağının genç yurttaşları: Dijital sosyal ağların siyasal temelde kullanımına dair tutumlar

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 2510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serdar Ünal
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Net Generation ◽  
The Political ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Political Activities ◽  
Political Ideas ◽  
Democratic Regimes ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Today, the imprtance of internet or web based communication is getting more and more important. These new web technologies, especially digital social networking sites, have created unique areas for online communication. There is an important literature on the use of these digital social networks, especially for political purposes. The main sources of motivation for the political use of social networks; the factors that prevent the use of these venues on the political basis; as well as the social effects or consequences of the political use of social media or social networks in democratic regimes are important issues. In this way, the tendency of young citizens, defined as net generation, to share social and political ideas in digital social networks and their attitudes towards using these venues as a platform of political expression have been examined. Young people's meanings that they assign to political activities in digital social networks, as well as how they evaluate the political activities in these settings as a part of their daily lives were analyzed empirically through quantitative and qualitative data. Extended English abstract is in the end of PDF (TURKISH) file.ÖzetGünümüzde internet veya web temelli iletişimin önemi gittikçe daha da artmaktadır. Bu yeni web teknolojilerinden özellikle dijital sosyal paylaşım ağları çevrimiçi iletişim için eşsiz alanlar yaratmıştır. Birçok farklı kullanım amacına hizmet eden bu ağların özellikle siyasal temeldeki kullanımına yönelik önemli bir literatür oluşmaktadır. Dijital sosyal ağların siyasal amaçlı kullanılmasındaki temel motivasyon kaynakları, bu mecraların siyasal temelde kullanımını engelleyici faktörler ve ayrıca bunun demokratik rejimlerde bireysel ve toplumsal düzeydeki etkileri veya sonuçları önem arz etmektedir. Bu yönde, çalışmada ağ kuşağı olarak tanımlanan genç yurttaşların dijital sosyal ağlarda sosyal ve siyasal fikirlerini paylaşma eğilimleri ve bu mecraları bir siyasal tartışma platformu olarak kullanmaya yönelik tutumları incelenmiştir. Başka bir deyişle, makalede genç kuşakların dijital sosyal ağlardaki siyasal içerikli etkinliklere yükledikleri anlamlar ve bu mecralardaki siyasal etkinlikleri gündelik hayatlarında nereye konumlandırdıkları meselesi nicel ve nitel veriler aracılığıyla ampirik düzeyde irdelenmiştir.

scholarly journals Self-Perception and Training Perceptions on Teacher Digital Competence (TDC) in Spanish and French University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delfín Ortega-Sánchez ◽  
Isabel María Gómez-Trigueros ◽  
Marc Trestini ◽  
Carlos Pérez-González
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Future Teachers ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
Competence Framework ◽  
The One

The purpose of this research is, on the one hand, to analyze the self-perception of future teachers of childhood education and primary education, and those studying for a master’s degree in secondary education teacher training on their Teacher Digital Competence (TDC), as well as the potential influence of gender, country and university institution of origin in their representations. On the other hand, it seeks to analyze the perception of future teachers on the TDC of their university trainers (formative perception). In accordance with these aims, a quantitative methodology of a non-experimental nature and of a prospective cross-sectional ex post facto approach has been used. A total of 428 students from two Spanish universities and from a French university agreed to participate in the research. The results report a positive and differential self-perception by gender of the TDC acquired and unfavorable perceptions of the digital competences of their teachers. These results confirm the need to improve the technological-manipulative and didactic training of university teachers, and to adapt the teaching competences to the demands of the Information and Communication Society (ICS) and to the guidelines of the Common Digital Competence Framework.

scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated with COVID-19 Infected Healthcare Workers in Muscat Governorate, Oman

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272199545
Author(s):  
Zahir Ghassan Hilal Al Abri ◽  
Manar Al Sanaa Ali Al Zeedi ◽  
Anwar Ahmed Al Lawati
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Administrative Functions

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly worldwide, causing a global public health crisis. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are vulnerable due to their role in the management of COVID-19 infected patients. As of June 2020, a total of 847 HCWs in Oman had reportedly contracted COVID-19, with an incidence rate of 1.47%. This study therefore aimed to identify factors associated with COVID-19 infection among HCWs in Muscat Governorate, Oman, as well as to evaluate adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved cases of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 infection among HCWs working under the Directorate General of Health Services of Muscat Governorate, Ministry of Health, between February and June 2020. Data regarding the participants’ sociodemographic characteristics, risk factors, pre-existing medical conditions, and adherence to IPC measures were collected using a self-administered questionnaire distributed via a web-based mobile application. Results: A total of 126 HCWs with confirmed COVID-19 infection participated in the study. Of these, 72.2% were female, 53.2% worked in primary care facilities, and 61.1% were medical doctors or nurses. Only 18.1% were over 45 years of age and 30.2% had pre-existing medical conditions. While 29.4% had never received IPC training, the majority followed recommended hand hygiene practice (96.8%) and social distancing protocols (93.7%) and wore protective facemasks for routine patient care (96.9%). Conclusion: While the majority of HCWs followed crucial IPC measures, one-third had never received specific IPC training or faced restrictions on PPE use. HCWs, including those in housekeeping and administrative functions are recommended to undergo rigorous IPC training. In addition, high-risk HCWs could be assigned duties away from active COVID 19 cases. It is recommended to restructure health facilities for better adherence to IPC standards.

scholarly journals The pathways from perceived discrimination to self-rated health among the Chinese diaspora during the COVID-19 pandemic: investigation of the roles of depression, anxiety, and social support

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youli Chen ◽  
Zicong Wang ◽  
Weizhen Dong ◽  
Jia Huei Chen Xu ◽  
Sizhe Ji Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chinese Diaspora ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Self Rated Health

Abstract Background. Research indicates the adverse impacts of perceived discrimination on health, and discrimination inflamed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a type of social exclusion, could affect the well-being of the Chinese diaspora. The relationship and pathways of perceived discrimination’s effect on health among the Chinese diaspora in the context of the pandemic were examined to contribute to the literature on discrimination in this population under the global public health crisis.Methods. We analysed data from 705 individuals of Chinese descent residing in countries outside of China, who participated in a cross-sectional online survey carried out between April 22 and May 9, 2020. This study utilizes a structural equation model (SEM) to evaluate both direct and indirect effects of perceived discrimination on self-rated health (SRH) and assessed the mediating roles of psychological distress (namely, anxiety and depression) and social support from family and friends. Results. In this online sample comprised predominantly of young adults and those of relatively high socioeconomic status, this study confirmed the positive and direct effect of perceived discrimination on poor SRH but found the indirect effect was mainly mediated by depression. The association between anxiety and SRH was not significant in this SEM, while a higher level of social support from family leads to better SRH, and the level of social support from friends negatively predicted SRH. Conclusions. Our findings suggest discrimination negatively affected the well-being of the Chinese diaspora, and depression acted as a major mediator between the discrimination-health relationship. Therefore, interventions for reducing discrimination in order to preserve the well-being of the Chinese diaspora are necessary, and that prompt intervention to address depression may partially relieve the disease burden caused by the surge of discrimination.

Resilient Coping and Social Networks in Old Age

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S100-S101 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Daniel ◽  
A. Antunes ◽  
S. Guadalupe ◽  
I. Massano-Cardoso ◽  
H. Vicente
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Personal Social Networks ◽  
Different Levels

IntroductionBoth resilient coping strategies and the structural/functional characteristics of personal social networks are considered important factors when facing adversity and the challenges inherent to the aging process.ObjectivesTo analyze the association between the configurations of ego-centred networks and different levels of resilient coping in a sample of elderly people.MethodsQuantitative, cross-sectional study comparing groups, with 512 participants, mostly women (n = 325; 63.5%), married (n = 264; 51.5%), with 76 years old in average (SD ± 7.6), and with basic education (n = 261; 51%). We used a socio-demographic questionnaire, the IARSP-Elderly (personal social network assessment tool) and the Brief Resilient Coping Scale for data collection.ResultsWe found different levels of resilient coping in our sample: low (50.4%); medium (38,7%); strong (10.9%). These three levels of coping were associated with the composition of ego-centred networks, namely the proportion of friends and colleagues (P < 0.05), different perceived emotional support, reciprocity and satisfaction with the network (P < 0.05), frequency of contacts and relationships’ durability (P < 0.05).ConclusionsHigher levels of coping are associated with a larger proportion of friends in the network, whereas the familistic networks are associated with low coping. Although participants in our study revealed mainly kin comprised networks, these results reflect the relevance of resilient coping in the activation of non-kin relationships in old age.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Comparing the measurement of different social networks: Peer nominations, online communication, and proximity data

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. J. van Woudenberg ◽  
K. E. Bevelander ◽  
W. J. Burk ◽  
C. R. Smit ◽  
L. Buijs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Communication Networks ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Proximity Data ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Unobtrusive Measures ◽  
Peer Nominations

AbstractBackground:Technological progress has enabled researchers to use new unobtrusive measures of relationships between actors in social network analysis. However, research on how these unobtrusive measures of peer connections relate to traditional sociometric nominations in adolescents is scarce. Therefore, the current study compared traditional peer nominated networks with more unobtrusive measures of peer connections: Communication networks that consist of instant messages in an online social platform and proximity networks based on smartphones’ Bluetooth signals that measure peer proximity. The three social network types were compared in their coverage, stability, overlap, and the extent to which the networks exhibit the often observed sex segregation in adolescent social networks.Method:Two samples were derived from the MyMovez project: a longitudinal sample of 444 adolescents who participated in the first three waves of the first year of the project (Y1; 51% male; Mage = 11.29, SDage = 1.26) and a cross-sectional sample of 774 adolescents that participated in fifth wave in the third year (Y3; 48% male; Mage = 10.76, SDage = 1.23). In the project, all participants received a research smartphone and a wrist-worn accelerometer. On the research smartphone, participants received daily questionnaires such as peer nomination questions (i.e., nominated network). In addition, the smartphone automatically scanned for other smartphones via Bluetooth signal every 15 minutes of the day (i.e., proximity network). In the Y3 sample, the research smartphone also had a social platform in which participants could send messages to each other (i.e., communication network).Results:The results show that nominated networks provided data for the most participants compared to the other two networks, but in these networks, participants had the lowest number of connections with peers. Nominated networks showed to be more stable over time compared to proximity or communication networks. That is, more connections remained the same in nominated networks than in proximity networks over the three waves of Y1. The overlap between the three networks was rather small, indicating that the networks measured different types of connections. Nominated and communication networks were segregated by sex, whereas this was less the case in proximity networks.Conclusion:The communication and proximity networks seem to be promising unobtrusive measures of peer connections and are less of a burden to the participant compared to a nominated network. However, given the structural differences between the networks and the number of connections per wave, the communication and proximity networks should not be used as direct substitutes for sociometric nominations, and researchers should bear in mind what type of connections they wish to assess.

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards eating and physical activity among primary school children in Brunei: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaidah Rizidah Murang ◽  
NAA Tuah ◽  
Lin Naing
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
School Canteen

Abstract Background Childhood obesity has become a global public health crisis. Many studies have been conducted to explore the knowledge, attitude and practices towards eating and physical activity amongst parents and healthcare workers. However, very little is known amongst children. It is imperative to understand these factors as they have been associated with obesity among children. Objective This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of Bruneian children towards eating and physical activity, in order to identify the factors that influence the development of obesity. Methods The study involved 353 children from four primary schools in Brunei. The data collection tool used was modified validated questionnaires with sections on demographic characteristic, knowledge about obesity, eating habits and physical activity. Results The majority of children (>60%) had good knowledge of obesity and intake of healthy food, but, 84.2% lacked knowledge on the required daily servings of fruits and vegetables. 68.8% purchased food and beverages from their school canteen. 93.8% were aware about the health benefits of physical activity and 70.2% spent only 1–2 h of screen time per day, however, 46.9% did not meet the recommended amount of physical activity although they reported to have performed enough. This suggested that a comprehensive education on food intake requirements and physical activity are necessary in order to better educate children. Conclusion Health educators and public health professionals may find our findings useful in order to plan and develop tailored interventions for children, as well as better promotion of a healthy lifestyle to children and their families.

scholarly journals Dilemas e alternativas do uso das redes e mídias sociais no processo de aprendizagem

2021 ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
CAIO SOUTO ◽  
IASMIM MARTINS
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Use Of Social Media

 O texto parte de uma constatação das limitações do uso das mídias digitais e das redes sociais no âmbito educacional, especialmente considerando-se um país tão desigual como o Brasil. Em seguida, contudo, abordamos certos modos possíveis de ações propositivas cuja raiz se encontra na situação de crise sanitária provocada pelo novo coronavírus, partindo de experiências concretas com a docência, com o atendimento clínico e com o uso das mídias digitais e das redes sociais.Palavras-Chave: Redes sociais. Coronavírus. Mídias digitais. Clínica. Neoliberalismo. Dilemmas and alternatives of the use of social media and networks in the learning processABSTRACT This text begins from a constatation about the limits of the use of digital media and social networks in the educational scope, especially considering a country as unequal as Brazil. Then, however, we address certain possible modes of propositional actions that are rooted in the situation of health crisis caused by the new coronavirus, starting from concrete experiences with teaching, with clinical care and with the use of digital media and social networks.Keywords: Social networks. Coronavirus. Digital media. Clinical care. Neoliberalism.

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