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Background: the clubfoot is one of the most common pathologies in pediatric orthopedics. There are few studies of physical self-concept and perception of health in these patients. Material and methods: observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study. Population aged 16 to 18 years with the diagnosis of clubfoot. Being a sample of 55 patients, who underwent the SF-36, Laaveg-Ponseti Health Questionnaire, and the Physical Self-Concept Questionnaire. Evaluating physical abilities, physical condition, physical attractiveness. Presence of pain, general health, total function, emotional role, mental health, and satisfaction after treatment. There were 3 groups, according to the treatment received. Group 1, made up of 16 patients, treated only with the Ponseti method. Group 2 with 13 patients who received treatment with the Ponseti method, postero-medial release and osteotomies in the midfoot and/or hindfoot. And group 3 with 26 patients, who received postero-medial release and midfoot and/or hindfoot osteotomies. Results: for the Laaveg-Ponseti questionnaire, comparing the score between the three groups, a statistically significant difference was found in group 1, with a higher score. In the Physical Self-Concept questionnaire and the SF-36 health questionnaire, no significant difference was found between the groups. Conclusion: the quality of life of patients with clubfoot are from excellent to good, no matter of the group to which they belonged. The state of physical and mental health by the SF-36 scale were fined. And physical self-concept evaluated was higher than the average. With these studies, we can expose a more comprehensive management. We find that the satisfaction of these patients will be fine in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the media practices of Peruvian internet users based on their self- perceived educational level. The purpose is to provide an original theoretical perspective on the formation of media assemblages, shaped by the uses and interactions of specific social groups with media outlets. Utilizing a custom questionnaire, grounded in an updated version of the Uses and Gratifications Theory, administered to a sample (n=465) of users from various age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds, we examine the similarities and differences in these media assemblages and their impact on users' agency as critical media consumers. The results reveal that the national context, characterized by technological disparities and the COVID-19 pandemic, has influenced consumption practices. The smartphone stands out as the most widely used device, valued for its immediacy and diverse content. Both less educated and highly educated groups resort to it for information, education, and entertainment. Television also plays a significant role, serving as entertainment for older generations and a source of information for higher socioeconomic levels. The choice of streaming services among different income groups reflects the influence of connectivity and bandwidth. Information consumption is driven by curiosity, while entertainment is used for learning and following trends. Furthermore, there is little planning involved in entertainment and information consumption, although educational content is more planned among the highly educated group. This difference may be linked to access opportunities for educational materials, suggesting avenues for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to investigate the proportion of agreement between parents and children on oral health knowledge, self-perception, and behavior in students aged 8-14 years. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 135 elementary school student-parent dyads. The participants completed a structured questionnaire that included closed questions with dichotomous and 5-point Likert scale items covering aspects related to their knowledge, beliefs, and myths about oral health, as well as their self-perception and behaviors. The proportion of child-parent agreement was calculated for each variable. Data were analyzed using Chi-square and Fisher's exact test. Multivariate linear regression models were performed to evaluate predictors of agreement. Child-parent dyads had significant agreement levels in most responses regarding oral health knowledge/beliefs than oral health self-perception and behaviors. The proportion of agreement was higher in questions about the relationship between sugar and dental caries (0.95, 95% CI: 0.90-0.98), the preventability of dental caries (0.94, 95% CI: 0.89-97), and the protective effect of tooth brushing (0.94, 95% CI: 0.88-0.97). In the multivariate regression model, the child's older age (Beta = 0.552, P = 0.003) and the higher parent education level (Beta = 0.254, P = 0.023) were predictors for greater agreement on oral health knowledge. The findings suggest that children and parents have high agreement on oral health knowledge; however, their agreement regarding oral health self-perception and behavior is low. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A curriculum focused on music should consider stage music anxiety because its presence inhibits self-efficacy. This study aims as objective to explore pedagogical strategies that influence self-efficacy in primary school students. A qualitative design is used through a constant comparative method, having the participation of a purposive sample comprised of three school music teachers. Data were collected through interviews and no-participant observation. Results show that stage music anxiety prevails in students' mindsets even when teachers try to promote self-efficacy. In conclusion, it is imperative to prepare teachers for self-efficacy, motivation, and anxiety from a humanizing perspective. Some implications are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In pursuit of educational quality, it is key that university teachers build and incorporate digital competence in the educational process. The objective of this study was to adapt and verify the reliability of a teaching digital competence questionnaire. This questionnaire was adapted to the Paraguayan university context based on the European Union Framework for Digital Teaching Competence (DigCompEdu), established by the Joint Research Center (JRC) of the European Commission, which consists of six competency levels. This instrument is made up of 46 items, distributed at different skill levels. Considering a guided sample of 24 teachers; The results obtained from the six dimensions express that the instrument offers high reliability evidenced by the reliability statistic whose Cronbach's Alpha coefficient is 0.961. It is concluded that said questionnaire is reliable because it offers high reliability. This leads to considering its use in order to identify the level of mastery of teaching digital competence with the purpose of improving these competences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. To determine the association between poor self-perceived oral health and frailty in older people. Materials and methods. Cross-sectional study in older people beneficiaries of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) of Mexico City. For oral health self-perception, the General/Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) was used. Select the frailty phenotype described by Fried and colleagues (frail, pre-frail, and no frail). Results. A total of 1 173 old people (60 years and older) with an average age of 66.0 (5.7) years, women 46.1% (n=541). The mean (95%CI) of GOHAI-Sp was 49.2 (48.9-49.6). Was considered 9.2% (n=108) frail, 59.9% (n=703) pre-frail and 30.9% (n=362) no frail. The strength of association (odds ratio, OR) for poor self-perception of oral health and frail was OR 2.4 (95%CI 1.5,3.7) and adjusted OR 1.7 (95%CI 1.1,2.8) used as a reference for non-fragile. There is no significant association between poor self-perception of oral health and pre-frail. Conclusion. Poor self-perceived oral health may be an indicator of the presence of frailty in old people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gender stereotypes are part of human nature, they change with time and affect both woman and men differently. This study examined the self-perception of gender stereotypes in students at public university. A non-experimental, transversal and descriptive design were employed. The sample consisted of 106 women and 36 men, who completed the Current Gender Stereotypes scale. The results show that the perception of stereotypes towards men is more negative than those assigned to women. Stereotypes negatively affect the interpersonal and social relationships of university students, so it is suggested to work on this issue from the curriculum in all academic programs, regardless of the area of knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Objective: to determine the association between vegan diet and self-perceived periodontal status in a vegan population of Metropolitan Lima, Peru. Materials and methods: a total of 240 people (120 vegans and 120 non-vegans) were surveyed in this study during the months of August to December 2020 in a virtual way. To evaluate self-perception of periodontal status and oral hygiene habits, the self-report of periodontal disease was used, which is validated with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.77. In addition, other variables such as age, sex, socioeconomic level, educational level, and tobacco consumption were registered. A Poisson regression with robust variance estimator was used both for the association of variables, and prevalence ratios were reported in a crude and adjusted model. The confidence level was 95 % and the significance level was p < 0.05. Results and conclusions: a statistically significant association was found between the appearance of reddish and/or swollen gums (PR = 0.67; 95 % CI: 0.25-0.54) and poor perception of the state of the gums (PR = 0.43; 95 % CI: 0.33-0.56) with the vegan diet. Finally, for the gum bleeding dimension during brushing, no statistically significant differences were observed between vegans and non-vegans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper sets out the result of a didactic experience carried out within the framework of the subject of English Language Didactics, part of the Master's Degree in Teacher Training for Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching, given at an online university. For this reason, the subjects of this piece of research are future English teachers who are studying their degree online. Digital competence should be fostered at the university stage, as an intrinsic part of students' training as future teachers. Therefore, examining students' self-perception can be a starting point for implementing programmes to improve this competence. In order to measure their self-perception, they answer a questionnaire at the beginning and at the end of the subject. This is a subject in which the teacher introduces numerous digital tools, both in the synchronous online classes, as well as for asynchronous activities, thinking about the future teaching practice of the students. The result of the experience has shown that the students' self-perception concerning their digital competence decreases when they become aware of the high number of tools they were unfamiliar with before starting the subject. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to verify the self-evaluation that people make about their ability to drive and investigate whether there is a difference between self-evaluation and evaluation about their friends' abilities. To this end, 151 people answered three different questionnaires, one questionnaire about driving abilities (self-evaluation and evaluation of friends), the Driver's Behavior Questionnaire and a socio-demographic questionnaire The sample consisted of 50.3% of males with a mean age of 25.32 years (sd = 1.66). As a result, self-evaluation was positively correlated with age, evaluation of friend, weekly driving hours, Common Violations, and Aggressive Violations. In addition, there was significant difference between evaluation by sex: males carry out self-assessments in a more positive way. It was also found that people evaluate themselves better than they evaluate their friends. From this research, it is possible to think the target audience that would most benefit from an intervention to reduce self-evaluation, that is, men, people over 24 years old, and people who have more driving experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Adolescence, the path from childhood to youth, fits perfectly with the etymological origin of the term "risk", which refers to the dangers and vulnerability present in a journey. The most intense moment of vital change in all areas and dimensions coincides with Compulsory Secondary Education. Despite this, the Education System does not have a consensual or defined conceptualisation of social risk for its pupils. In order to study this reality, we used the SENA measurement instrument, which includes scales of problems, vulnerability and personal resources, and we looked at the needs felt or perceived by the students themselves, through self-reports. In order to overcome the difficulty of collecting information at this age, we involved the educational community and the pupils themselves, and had specially trained interviewers. In order to check the influence of the context on self-perception of risk, we compared the results obtained in schools in the Asturian mining area, where the socio-occupational situation is of serious difficulty and deterioration, with the responses from the rest of Asturias, obtaining results that demonstrated the influence of this variable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This validation study aimed at the translation, adaptation, and presentation of the Self-Efficacy Scale for Self-Regulated Writing (EAARE) in the Brazilian context based on its internal structure and relation with a convergent external variable. This scale assesses students' perception of their ability to perform specific writing skills. A total of 430 undergraduates participated in the study answering the EAARE and another writing self-efficacy assessment. The factor analysis indicated the presence of only one dimension with internal consistency of 0.95 and also a strong and positive relationship between the scores of the 2 scales applied in the study. These results are consistent with the literature and with the posited expectation; therefore it can be affirmed that EAARE is an instrument with proper evidence of validity and reliability to be used in the Brazilian context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Typical neuropsychological test has not enough sensibility to show cognitive changes in people with normal ageing. Therefore, like a complementary measure, is used the personal evaluation of cognitive state. The aim was develop an assessment for self perception of cognitive changes in cognitive training. Group 1: normal subjects, brief cognitive stimulation. Group 2: normal subjects, annual cognitive stimulation. Group 3: normal subjects, no stimulation. The assessment was Cognitive Changes Questionnaire. The data was analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis; a Spearman correlation and an alpha Cronbach analysis. The statistical analysis showed a high statistical significance in each analysis. We can conclude that "Cognitive Changes Questionnaire" is a confiable tool, and it measure self perception of cognitive changes. This questionnaire provides additional information to neuropsychological tests. Also it shows if there is generalization of cognitive changes to daily life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to analyse how social support and other relational dimensions, such as affiliation and social self-perception, are associated with involvement in different roles in school bullying. In addition, it seeks to determine whether these dimensions are able to discriminate between the different groups involved. The findings are expected to be useful for bullying intervention and prevention programmes. As regards the debate about whether social support and reputation are risk or protective factors, our findings suggest that participation in bullying affects perceived levels of social support in the domains of school, family and peers. The results are discussed and we finally highlight the need for further research to enhance knowledge of the functioning and direction of the relations between social support and bullying in schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current labor market demands new qualities and knowledge from the recent graduates of universities. This has been called '21st century digital skills' and there is not enough research on the self-perception of students in this regard. The objective of this research was to measure student self-perception about their own 21st century digital skills related to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in Higher Education. A questionnaire was generated and applied to 356 students with the stratified random sampling technique. A principal component analysis was carried out, supported by adequate values of the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin coefficient and the Bartlett sphericity test. The data indicate that the students use digital technology in academic projects, primarily; they have a lot of skill when using ICT for information management, to develop critical thinking and to solve problems, as well as to manage mobile devices. However, their self-perception in the use of ICT in teaching classes is low. The results suggest that the students do not believe that the use of ICT in the classroom is useful to develop this kind of emerging digital skills. Instead, they think that carrying out academic projects does strengthen the acquisition and development of such skills in relation to the use of ICT. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the study was to analyze the state of the bodily image and its link with the eating disorders of young university students based on the percentage frequency of nutritional states in the students, the indicators that were taken were the size and weight to take out the body mass index, on the other hand applied the questionnaire AF-5 that evaluate aspects of the self concept of the person, provides scores in the social areas, emotional and physical. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this research is to explore the environmental sensitivity and commitment of teachers at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City; the study considers the teachers' self-perception of their teaching practices as an essential part of greening the curriculum. To attain the research objective, an empirical study was carried out. Data were obtained from a questionnaire completed by a nonprobability sample consisting of 252 teachers. The results show the pertinence that the teachers assign to the processes of incorporating sustainability in teaching, as well as the viability of institutional efforts directed to training teachers in sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lack of awareness of one's negative social reputation is linked to aggressive behavior among older school-age children. The present study extends this research to the first year of elementary school. The first goal was to compare generalized and dyadic perspectives in studying discrepancies between children's actual and perceived rejection. The second goal was to determine whether discrepancies between actual and perceived rejection are related to sociometric status. The third goal was to examine whether discrepancies between actual and perceived rejection are related to aggressive behaviors at school. Actual peer rejection was measured with peer negative nominations, perceived peer rejection with students' self-ratings and meta-perceptions, and aggressive behavior with teacher ratings. The discrepancies between actual and self-perceived rejection were substantial in the total sample. Furthermore, non-rejected children had higher scores than rejected children in dyadic overestimation (identifying peers who they believed disliked them but did not), while it was the reverse for dyadic underestimation (not identifying peers who in fact disliked them). High levels of dyadic underestimation were negatively associated with the concurrent aggressive behavior. Rejected children's underestimation of their peer rejection appeared to have protective effects on antisocial and aggressive problems. Findings are discussed in terms of theories of symbolic interactionism and social information processing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article, we analyzed the students' self-perception regarding the use of technological tools for learning and study habits, as part of their academic training. From the pedagogical point of view, the self-perception of the students is the way in which they perceive themselves within the educational process. To do this, we analyzed the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, uses of digital technologies for support learning, how they complement their studies and the perception they have about technologies. The information was collected through a questionnaire validated and applied to the student population of a Mexican university, through a stratified sample. Once the analysis of the data was carried out, we found that students' motivation significantly influences the way in which they use ICT and that the students' self-perception depends on the learning objective, either for an academic purpose or for informal learning. In addition, we found that the student seeks socialization either face-to-face or virtual to carry out the teaching-learning process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Currently, obesity is considered a pandemic worldwide, which is determined by the body mass index (BMI), however in many patients there may be intrapersonal factors such as the alteration of perception in the personal image and body dissatisfaction, reason why the present study was motivated to evaluate the underestimation of the BMI perceived by the patients with overweight and obesity. Materials and methods: An analytical and cross-sectional study was carried out in 364 adults between 18 and 64 years old, overweight and obese from Ricaurte, Azuay-Ecuador, during 2015. The self-perception of the BMI was determined by a validated visual scale. The variables were expressed in absolute frequencies and percentages. A logistic regression model was used to determine the underestimation of the BMI according to self-perception. The results of the statistical tests were considered significant when the value of p<0.05. Results: 17.6% of overweight or obese subjects underestimate their BMI by self-perception. 78% reported body dissatisfaction, which was more frequent in the obese (90.9%) compared to overweight (67.5%). The variables that were associated with underestimation were: obesity, where subjects with obesity were 1.91 times more likely to underestimate their BMI by self-perception compared with overweight subjects (OR=1.91, IC95%: 1.04-3.48, p=0.035), the educational status of illiterate/primary (OR=1.86, IC95%: 1.01-5.89, p=0.045), body dissatisfaction (OR=2.45, IC95%: 1.01-5.89, p=0.046) and recreational physical activity =90 minutes/week as a protective factor (OR=0.21, IC95%:0.04-0.32, p=0.039). Conclusions: Subjects with overweight and obesity tend to underestimate their body mass index by self-perception, and have body dissatisfaction, which are more frequent in obese patients, and multiple factors are associated with this altered self-perception. Therefore it is suggested to increase the educational intervention aimed at communities with low educational level, as well as encourage the realization of recreational activities that allow to establish awareness of weight alteration, adequate body self-perception and healthy lifestyles in overweight and obese subjects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Body image perception comprises stable and dynamic representational features. Here, we examined whether a stable body image (BI) measure correlates to a dynamic sense of agency (SoA) score. Moreover, we tested whether differential BI perception scores predicts SoA performance under sensory conflict conditions. A total of 21 university students (age M=25.9, SD=9.29) completed the Brazilian version of the Silhouette Figures Scale (SFS) and participated in The Alien Hand Experiment (TAHE). TAHE is a task that manipulates participants' hand movement SoA. A Bayesian correlation matrix revealed substantial negative correlation probability between BI perception and SoA confidence in accuracy responses, specifically in experimental conditions where agency was manipulated. Based on the SFS scores, participants were divided into groups with and without evidences of BI distortion. Bayesian Independent Samples T-Tests evidenced substantial differential probability between groups. Analyzes confirmed lower SoA confidence among subjects with BI distortion greater than ±3 kg/m2. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Quality of life related to oral health is assessed through the individual's self-perceived oral health (SPOH). The objective is to determine SPOH in relation to socio-demographic and health characteristics in older adults beneficiaries from the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) in Mexico City. Methods: Cross-sectional study. We used data collection with questionnaire and assessment scales related to socio-demographic, health and dependency variables, as well as the visit to the dentist, the use of removable dental prostheses and SPOH. The self-perception means (Geriatric/General Oral Health Assessment Index-GOHAI) were calculated, and we used Student's t, ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc tests. Results: 60.5% were women; the average age of population was 68.23 ± 7.0. GOHAI total mean was 48.07 (48.05-48.08). Compared to their counterparts, people with the next features showed marked improvement in SPOH: of 60-69 years of age, separated or divorced, ⩾ 7 years of study, paid work, living alone, no smoking, drinking alcohol, with a good health perception, low weight, no cognitive impairment, no depression, no anxiety, no comorbidity, consumption < 5 drugs, with limitations in basic activities, without limitations in instrumental activities, who did not visit the dentist and who did not use removable prosthesis. Conclusion: The concept of quality of life essentially incorporates the SPOH as a need in the evaluation of health outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. To establish the association between the appreciation and psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics with the presence of chromatic alterations and occlusion in young students of health sciences. Material and methods. The study was prospective, cross-sectional, observational and correlational. The sample size was 326 students from 16 to 28 years of age belonging of the Federico Villarreal National University. The subjective evaluations were measured through the Psychosocial Impact Questionnaire of the dental aesthetics (PIDAQ) and for the appreciation, dental photographs of the previous sector were taken and these were presented on a digital tablet, where the participants rated the aesthetics of the color and position of your teeth by Likert scal. Likewise, alterations in occlusion were evaluated using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) and chromatic alterations, caused by enamel defects, using the Enamel Defects Index (IDDEm). Results. The chromatic characteristics, of irregularity and dental occlusion on the esthetic appreciation, were statistically significant (p<0.01); however, with the characteristics of spacing, not association was found (p=1.00). The PIDAQ increased with the DAI score, showing a very significant positive relationship (p<0.01). The IDDEm with PIDAQ, there was an association (p<0.01) except for the "Social" dimension. Conclusion. Minor irregularities are better accepted; as these are more severe, an unpleasant appreciation increases, generating even a greater psychosocial impact on the quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this study was to investigate the levels of perceived competence and the influence of a youth sports program on the Perceived Competence (PC) of children (N=118; 5 to 9 years old). Children were paired and assigned to a control group (attending school physical education classes) and a youth sport group (attending an after-school Motivational Mastery program). Children were assessed using self-perception scales for young and school-aged children. ANOVA was used to analyze the data. Results showed high levels of PC in all domains; similar levels of PC in the groups in pre-and post-test, positive changes in athletic and cognitive PC and in the perceived self value only for the youth sport group and similar PC between boys and girls. The strategies used in the sports program were effective to strengthen motor, cognitive and global perceptions of competence, especially for boys [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article describes the entire process of validating the data collection instrument of the CAPPLE project. The validation of the instrument (an online survey) aims to ensure the reliability, validity, relevance and functionality of the collection process. Hence, a validation method based on three complementary procedures has been chosen: expert judgement by eight experts in three consecutive rounds; a round of cognitive interviews with 24 subjects on 10 critical items, and a pilot study with 400 invited subjects, of which 224 are considered the final sample. Following the completion of the three methods described, we get an instrument that meets the validation criteria, configured by four basic dimensions (self-perception, information management, management of the learning process and communication) and that could be considered as a very useful tool in the study of Personal Learning Environments of university students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Justification: During adolescence and youth psychological and physiological changes occur that are part of the normal development of the individual. The emergence of scoliosis in this age influences the perception of body experience. Background: Knowing how a bodily deformity affects the emotional stability of young people diagnosed with scoliosis. Design: Qualitative research with phenomenological methodology at the hermeneutics. Method: A semi-structured interview was used and aimed at young women with idiopathic scoliosis entered in the spine unit at the Hospital Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona. Results: The main results indicate an emotional commitment that affects the activities of daily life for young people, demonstrating, sometimes with feelings of shame, sadness, worry, fear, bitterness, and rage complex. The experience is lived as a duel to the loss of future expectations. Conclusions: Feelings and emotions experienced and reported by these patients commit their emotional stability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the self-perception of Psychology Students (UNLP-Argentina) performance as readers and writers. It is carried out within the framework of research on "academic literacy" and stems from instructors´ concerns about the inadequacy of academic language skills of students and consequently the high percentage of college dropout. A transactional descriptive study examined 50 first year students and 40 fifth year students and was conducted via a questionnaire designed to detect the presence/absence of self-perception of difficulty, the types of perceived difficulties, and causes for such difficulties. Similarities/differences in participants´ self-perception in these two groups were identified: 1st year students perceive greater difficulties. The conclusions discuss the implications of these results in terms of the issues addressed and their importance in the design of intervention strategies to promote successful performance in college. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aims of this study were to investigate the association of body mass index with different dimensions of selfperception and the level of self-esteem among female students of first and second year at the University of Tuzla. The study was conducted on a sample of 120 female students of the first and second year at the University of Tuzla. The study used the following instruments: Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (ROSF), Questionnaire PD/form A and Body Mass Index calculation. Results indicate that self-esteem and self-worth, and a sense of comfort and discomfort affect the experience of body perception unrelated to body mass index. It is also determined which variables are significant predictors of the experience of body perception and the level of self-esteem in the examined sample. The obtained results indicate a significant correlation between self-perception and sense of well-being related to body image on self-esteem among students in the study sample, which may not be related to actual body appearance in terms of reduced or increased body weight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyses whether the specific challenges of adolescence and adoption may affect the self-assessment of adopted adolescents. A total of 618 children and adolescents from Andalusia (southern Spain) between eight and 16 years of age (105 adopted and 513 non-adopted) participated in this study. For comparison purposes, different groups of non-adopted children (current classmates, children in residential care and children who have grown up with their biological families in socially disadvantaged areas) also participated. The Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) and the Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale (SLSS) were utilized. The results reflect positive self-assessments on average at the beginning and during adolescence. There is a decline in self-perception, self-esteem and life satisfaction at around 11 or 12 years, with a slight recovery beginning at the age of 14. This trend occurs in adopted and non-adopted children and adolescents. Adopted children present self-assessments similar to children who live with their biological family. Children in residential care exhibit self-perception, self-esteem and life satisfaction that is well below the rest. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

To set the qualities of faculty, viewed from the optics of university professors and students, was the purpose of this study. The literature review included a number of researchers interested in the qualities and attitudes of teachers (Buchanan, 2008; Cortes de Aragon and Aragon, 1999; Foster, 2009; Rogers, 1980, 1989; Sanchez, 2011; Tejada, 2000; Willie, 2000, among others).The research is descriptive with a non-experimental design, transectional, contemporary and field. The sample consisted of 68 faculty and 170 college students from the Administration and Public Accounting programs of the Social and Economic Sciences Program at Eastern Shore of the Lake campus of the University of Zulia, Venezuela. The questionnaire used consisted of 53 questions, of which 17 were related to the subject matter. Its validity was content with an Alpha Cronbach reliability coefficient of 0.936. It was concluded that faculty has positive qualities that allow them to have a good professor-student relationship; however, there is room to develop them further. As for negative attitudes, their presence requires a thorough review to minimize or eliminate them. We suggest the promotion and implementation of training workshops, training courses, ongoing review of teachers' attitudes and values, so that it can be promoted the growth, development and weighting of their qualities, which will take them to overcome any attitude detrimental to their relationship with students and would encourage the presence of the positive qualities studied. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The goal of the present study is to identify the self-perception of Physical Education teachers from the district of Viseu regarding professional competences. Our study is based on quantitative methods of research, in which we employed a non-experimental descriptive plan, with the use of inquiry. We established the total number of existing teachers in all the school of the district, and they were asked to answer a questionnaire by (Nascimento, 1999; Feitosa 2002), adapted to Portugal by (Batista, 2008), titled "Professional Competence Self-perception Scale for Physical Education and Sports", after which we built a sample comprising 69 teachers. To analyze results, we employed descriptive statistics methods, means, frequencies and standard deviation, and comparative statistics, T-Test. The results indicate that there are statistically significant differences between academic abilities of Physical Education teachers and professional competence self-perception in the dimensions of knowledge, skills and attitudes. The data also suggest the existence of statistically significant differences between teaching group (260/620) and professional competence self-perception in the dimension of knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in 15 older adults belonging to the doctor's office no 23 of *30 de Noviembre* University Polyclinic, in order to identify their lifestyle and self-perception on mental health. It was found that the elderly had limited knowledge of the activities they could do in terms of sexuality and lifestyles. Likewise, psychopathological manifestations that may appear in this stage of life were evidenced. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Self-perception dimensional well-being is related to characteristics of caregivers. Objective: To establish association of self-perception in dimensions of well-being and characteristics of caregivers. Method: Descriptive, analytical and correlational study. Sample 300 caregivers. Matamoros Tamaulipas, Mexico. Questionnaires: Sociodemographic data, Barthel Index and Quality Life: dimensions physical, psychological, social; and spiritual, this, with alpha of Cronbach 0.69. Test Chi-square and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results: Features most them women, aged 42, married, daughter, literate, work home, low education levels, without work or income limited. Self-perception with significance general well-being, literacy and kinship; physical dimensions, age and gender; psychological, schooling, social, and spiritual kinship literacy, employment status, occupation and marital status. Discussion: Characteristics harm to caregivers to adverse effects of care and determine greater perception of load that alters dimensional well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. To determine the self-perceived quality of life related to oral health in elderly served in the House for the Elderly in the Municipality of Chorrillos, Lima, Peru. Material and methods. The study was descriptive. The sample consisted of 164 elderly selected using non-probability sampling with volunteers. The information was obtained by a structured interview; the data collection instrument included information on age, sex, educational level, presence of systemic diseases and the Geriatric Oral Health Index (GOHAI). We performed a descriptive analysis of the indicators, grouped in absolute and relative frequencies. To evaluate the relationship between self-rated oral health and sex, educational level and presence of systemic diseases Chi square test was used with a significance level of 5%. Results. The majority of the sample had a "bad" self-perceived oral health (77.4%), followed by "regular" (18.3%). No relationship was found between self-rated oral health and sex (P = 0.239), neither with educational level (P = 0.085), neither the existence of systemic disease (P = 0.438). Conclusions. The majority of the sample has a "bad" self-perceived oral health and need dental care, service should be included in government health programs. Also, the GOHAI provides a means of simple application, designed to measure self-perceived oral health and identify the needs of the elderly care, but additional studies to validate the instrument and assess their application in preventive health programs are required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The The findings of a research regarding the discussion about the Mexican's identity are presented. The values that characterize them and the socio-demographic and territorial aspects explaining the differences between "the others' vision" and "my own vision" based on values were studied on a sample of 629 inhabitants of two municipalities of the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. A chi-square test was applied in order to observe differences between groups (p<0.05). Results show that the values were specific to the socio-demographic and territorial aspects, where being honest and hard-working were the most common for all groups. There were differences between urban and rural inhabitants, the first ones considered themselves as more cheerful and risk adverse whist the second ones defined themselves as more economizers, hard-workers and sincere. The research concludes that in terms of values there is no unique definition regarding the Mexican's identity, existing subcultures that can be explained by the variables considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the challenges faced by journalists in Puerto Rico. Based on surveys, the work reports that respondents see their trade is being influenced by two main processes: one involves an economic crisis that has had a negative impact on the resources available for newsroom operations. The second involves a drive for immediacy in online news coverage, which often sacrifices the integrity of media content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: During research mentoring process, a relationship between resident and tutor is developed which is of great importance for thesis development. This paper presents the self-perception on positive and negative aspects that residents experienced during their thesis development. Objective: To identify the general characteristics of residents' self-perception in their relationship with family medicine tutor during the research mentoring process. Material and methods: A descriptive, cross sectional, and observational study was performed. Seventy seven residents from Specialization Course in Family Medicine participated in this study. A questionnaire to assess self-perception of the relationship of residents with their tutor during the thesis tutoring process was designed. The questionnaire was part of a 45 item instrument, 15 to evaluate the characteristics of self-perception of their relationship with the Family Medicine tutor during the research mentoring process. The questions were designed on an ordinal scale of six semantic differential-type response choices with values between 1 and 6. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics (binomial test and χ²). Reliability was determined using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Results: The average of residents' self-perception assessment in the positive scale (8 items) was 42.81 ± 5.09, Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient = 0.833. Average in the negative scale (7 items) was 16.70 ± 6523, Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient = 0.645. Conclusions: Residents perceive themselves with high scores on: interest, punctuality, honesty, commitment, satisfaction, compliance, motivation and ability, they showed low scores on negative attitudes and intolerance during the mentoring process. No clear trend (mean scores) in their self-perception in aspects such as irresponsibility, boredom, frustration and preference for not doing the thesis work and using the time in other activities however was showed. Results lead to analyze construct validity of the elements that formed the theoretical content of the questionnaire used. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives. To identify the insatisfaction of the corporal image and the self perception in teenagers in a high school in Mexico City. Material and methods. Design: Prospective, cross sectional and analytical study. Population: Students of a high school in the southeast of Mexico City. Probabilistic Sampling in students from 9 to 14 years old. Activities: Has been requested a consignment letter signature and it there were applied a self perception and Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) Statistical Analysis: It has been used Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients. Significance level of 0.05. Statistical Program SPSS version 17. Results. 253 students with an age average of 13.1 ± 0.8. 25 students had negative insatisfaction of their image. Regarding their corporal image, the 60.5% perceived themselves with a normal corporal image, the 20.2% thin, a 17.4% with overweight, and only 2% with obesity. In the analysis between both parameters it has been obtained a moderated correlation (0.516) with statistical significance (p ≤ 0.041). Conclusions. Although it has been obtained low percentages in the corporal insatisfaction and self perception, the findings obtained have implications for the prevention and treatment of the psychological disorders of the teenagers with modifications in the distortion of their corporal image, particularly those that manifested levels of insatisfaction with their highest image. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction and Objetives: Few studies evaluated the perception of social stigma in people with schizophrenia. The aim of this study was to analyze the perception of people who suffers schizophrenia. Material and methods: Two sessions in four focus groups of people with schizophrenia who were being treated in psychosocial rehabilitation services Sanitari Parc de Sant Joan de Déu were done. A total of 11 areas (guided by a screenplay) were assessed in the groups. Results: The areas of danger, guilt, lost of social roles and fear of rejection were those most concerned and most mencioned by the people who took part in focus groups. Conclusion: Interventions to reduce social stigma in the community and in the self- users should be taken into account, especially in these areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Prison creates complex social interactions, where library and reading are not excluded from them. The following paper explores the dynamics that occurs between Public Library Nr. 158 of Colina I CCP (Prison Compliance Center), readers and prison counterculture. It analyzes the characteristics of library users, their motivations, perceptions and imaginaries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the conducted study to determine the possibility of experiencing posttraumatic growth (PTG) by youths who were formerly linked to the Lords Resistance Army (LRA) in Northern Uganda. It cites the four themes that were determined through the use of interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), including social support, participation and faith in God. The study was a requirement of the Uganda Red Cross Society.

Introduction: Knowing the opinion of oncologic patients about the importance they give to their feeding, the difficulties they have with feeding, their body image, weight, and ponderal changes, the relationship between their feeding and their illness, the relationship between their physical activity and their mood and health is essential to look for nutritional therapeutic interventions leading to improvement of quality of life and, in general, the feeling of well being. Thus, it is paramount to know the patients' opinion of these issues. Material and methods: We passed a questionnaire to 131 patients. The patients were recruited from the Day-Hospital of the Medical Oncology and Radiotherapeutic Oncology Departments, and from the Hospitalization Department of Medical Oncology. In the questionnaire, we asked in a simple manner about the importance the patients give to all these issues. This is a 20-item questionnaire, divided into six parts: 1. Vital statistics; 2) perception about the disease and its relationship with feeding; 3) Perception of the relationship between physical activity and mood with feeding; 4) Nutritional therapies prescribed to the patients and their perception on its effect on the disease progression; 5) Current difficulties with feeding; 6) Demand of nutritional care. Results: The patients mean age was 57 ± 13 years. 45% were males, and the remaining females. 81% life in an urban area, and only 14% in a rural area. The educational level was categorized in 5 groups: without education, basic education, elementary school, high school, or college studies. 28% had basic education, and 19% college studies, and only 8% had no education at all. Their occupation was also categorized in five groups: home-keeping, student, unemployed, employed, and retired. 33% were employed, 29% retired, and 34% were home-keepers. Most of the patients (74%) are aware of their illness and perceive it as severe or very much severe. Most of these patients worry about their body image, weight, and ponderal changes, and they relate them with their feeding status. 74% find a relationship between their nutritional status and their physical activity, and 73% relate it with their mood. At least half of the patients perceive their mood as being low. Although 47% manifested having some difficulty for feeding, only 34% had received some information about their diet, 26% had consumed nutritional supplements, and 81% still consumed their diet without any change. The most common difficulties for feeding were decreased appetite (38%), early satiety (32%), and nausea (20%). The nutritional intervention most commonly required by the patients was general and specific nutritional education to alleviate the symptoms associated to oncologic therapies. Conclusions: Most of the patients are aware of the severity of their illness and care about their body image, weight, and ponderal changes, which they associate with their nutrition. Most of the patients find a close relationship between their nutritional status, their physical activity and their mood. More than half of the patients manifest having some difficulty feeding, but only one third of the population has received information about their diet some time. It is clearly shown that oncologic patients need different effective nutritional intervention measures contributing to improve their feeling of well being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study was intended to determine the degree of correlation between levels of strength for health and state-trait anxiety in a sample of 200 patients created through non-probabilistic sampling. The following were the inclusion criteria: adults of both genders who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness and have a basic and occupationally-oriented education. The Roy Adaptation Model was used as the theoretical framework for the study. The design was descriptive, transverse and correlational. S. Pollock's strength questionnaire was used, along with Spielberger's self-assessment scale for state-trait anxiety. The instruments showed an acceptable internal consistency with a Cronbach alpha of .852 and.813 respectively. The data were collected from four health-care institutions in the towns of Tampico and Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and analyzed by means of a descriptive and inferential statistical study. SPSS, Version 13, was the statistical package used. The predominant age range was 45 to 64 years (54%); 55% of the sample is female, 48% has a primary education, and nearly 90% has a metabolic illness. The Spearman correlation coefficient between strength for health and state-trait anxiety was significant (-.570, value -p .000). Most of the participating population showed a moderate level of strength (83%) and anxiety (73%). According to the multiple regression analysis, the significant relationship between these two variables is not affected by age, gender or evolution of the chronic illness in terms of years. According to the data from the study, the greater the strength level among patients with chronic illnesses, the less the state-trait anxiety level. This suggests the need for further studies on these phenomena in the field of nursing, so as to provide theoretical-practical support for the design or improvement of care protocols focused on this aspect of human life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Patients suffering from dissociative disorders (DD) are characterized by an avoidance of aversive stimuli. Clinical experience has shown that DD patients typically avoid the confrontation with their own faces in a mirror (CFM). Objective: To investigate potential CFM-associated self-reported and psychophysiological stress reactions of DD patients, which most likely inform on the still unknown pathophysiology of dysfunctional self-perception in DD. Method: Eighteen DD patients and 18 healthy controls (HCs) underwent CFM. They were assessed for CFM-induced subjective self-reported stress, acute dissociative symptoms and sympathetic and parasympathetic drive using impedance cardiography. Results: DD patients experienced more subjective stress and acute dissociation than HCs upon CFM. Their psychological stress response did not activate the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Conclusions: In DD patients, CFM constitutes serious self-reported stress and is associated with a blunted autonomic reactivity. Therapeutic approaches promoting self-perception and self-compassion, in particular by using CFM, might serve as goal-oriented diagnostic and therapeutic tools in DD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]