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Background: Biopsychosocial factors have been associated with body satisfaction/dissatisfaction and related body image concerns in adolescence; however, few studies have investigated these relationships in middle childhood, an important developmental phase for body satisfaction. This study investigated relationships between a range of biological (body mass index), psychological (child anxiety/depression, self-esteem, and self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism) and sociocultural (mother's body dissatisfaction and comments about child's appearance, father's body dissatisfaction and comments about child's appearance, peer teasing and child's media exposure) factors and body satisfaction cross-sectionally and longitudinally in a sample of 7- and 8-year-old children. Methods: In this study, participants from the longitudinal Children's Body Image Development Study (in which children had been followed-up annually from 3 years old) were assessed by interview at 7 years old (Time 1; n = 293: girls = 167, boys = 126) and 8 years old (Time 2; n = 222; girls = 126, boys = 96) and their parents completed a questionnaire at each time point. Results: Multiple regression analyses revealed that child self-esteem, socially prescribed perfectionism, and mother body dissatisfaction in the total sample at 7-years, as well as child self-esteem and mother body dissatisfaction in the total sample at 8-years were significant unique cross-sectional correlates of child body satisfaction. While self-esteem outcomes were replicated at both time points for boys and girls, some differences in patterns were found for other variables in the subsamples of boys versus girls across time points. Prospectively in partial correlations (controlling for Time 1 child body satisfaction), mother's body dissatisfaction predicted later child body satisfaction in boys and child self-esteem predicted later body satisfaction in girls. However, no longitudinal biopsychosocial predictors were identified as contributing unique variance in child body satisfaction from 7- to 8-years old after accounting for Time 1 (7-yearold) child body satisfaction. Conclusions: These findings point to important psychosocial factors that are consistently related to body satisfaction in children and could be targets for intervention, but also suggest that a number of biopsychosocial variables develop concurrently with body satisfaction. Plain English Summary: A growing body of evidence suggests that children develop body image attitudes as young as 3 years old and that dissatisfaction with one's own body increases in prevalence at around 6 years old. Body dissatisfaction is consistently associated with physical and psychological consequences, including clinical eating disorders. Despite this, there are few studies identifying factors associated with body dissatisfaction involving children. This knowledge is crucial for accurate and effective prevention and intervention strategies to be developed for this population prior to the onset of adverse physical and psychological outcomes. The current study performed a cross-sectional and prospective investigation of relationships between biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors and body satisfaction in 7- and 8-year-old boys and girls to identify possible risk factors. Overall, child self-esteem and socially prescribed perfectionism as well as body dissatisfaction in mothers were the key factors related to children's body satisfaction suggesting these as possible targets for prevention and intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Chronic diseases pose significant threats to persons' well-being and mental health leading to stress, anxiety and depression without effective resilience strategies. However, experiences to gain resilience in living with chronic disease in the context of Asian countries remain insufficiently explored. This review seeks to provide a comprehensive summary of qualitative evidence that explores the lived experience that cultivates resilience in chronic diseases among adults within Asian countries. Methods: A comprehensive review of five databases - Web of Sciences, Ebsco (Medline), PubMed, Science Direct, and Scopus was carried out, following the Joanna Brings Institute (JBI) standards and employing PRISMA Extension for Scoping Review (PRISMA-ScR) reporting guideline. The review encompassed studies published in English from January 2013 to December 2023. Four reviewers assessed the literature's eligibility and extracted relevant lived experiences to address the research question based on prior studies. Subsequently, a content analysis was performed. Results: Of the 3651 articles screened, 12 were included in this review. Three key themes emerged: (1) Sociocultural norms shaped resilience, delved into the culturally-mediated childhood development, traditional cultural beliefs, social relationships and supports and spirituality (2) Positive emotions nurtured resilience highlighted optimistic about becoming healthy, self-efficacy in self-care, endurance during hardship, self-reflection on health, acceptance of having disease, and appreciation of life while (3) Problem-solving strategies fostered resilience underlined improve disease literacy, ability to deal with disease challenges and engage in meaningful activities. Conclusion: Our review addresses important research gaps on sociocultural norms that shaped resilience in chronic disease despite a small number of research. Therefore, this warrants further studies on how the traditional cultures and beliefs influence resilience among the Asian population living with chronic disease. Further research should thoroughly describe the qualitative methodologies and theoretical framework to provide more comprehensive information on the experience of resilience in chronic disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractAlthough widely accepted to be the capacity to exercise control in one’s learning, there remains confusion about what exactly this means. Failure to reconcile contradictions has left the field resigned to pluralism, describing ‘versions’ of learner autonomy according to divergent theoretical orientations. However, each version is incomplete, rendering it unreliable as a basis for practice: educational initiatives that seek to foster learner autonomy from one perspective, run the risk of inadvertently undermining it from another. In an attempt to rectify this, I turn to philosophies of personal autonomy, which I analyse in relation to learner autonomy to identify criteria for its achievement, regardless of version. If we acknowledge that learners are ever embodied, emplaced and sociohistorically situated, as we must, learning is a process of identity construction in relation to context. To be in control of this process is to define ourselves in terms of authentic values, the expression of which may require resolve to stay one’s path or resistance to pressure to act otherwise, all of which is contingent on affordances and constraints that are inherent to our embodied, emplaced and sociohistorical constitution. I examine the implications of this theory for practice within educational institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this research, we examine learning within doubly authentic learning designs, which combine the sociocultural perspective that classrooms should be congruent with professional practices, along with a humanistic perspective that suggests students' identities should be aligned with what they inquire about in class. Our work is situated in a long-term design based research effort where we have come to theorize and develop a set of specific practices around Humanistic Knowledge Building Communities (HKBCs). Based on interviews, classroom observations, learning artifacts, as well as in-class reflective diaries, we examined different ways that students negotiated their own interests and identities within a learning domain in doubly authentic HKBCs. The analysis of our data, instantiated across multiple case studies, resulted in an interest-identity-domain configuration framework that we call ENDURE. This research contributes new knowledge about the ways in which students' inquiry interests within knowledge building communities can be supported and sustained through designed activities that foster interconnections between different aspects of their lives and what they study in school. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To date, little is known about body image and eating concerns among men in midlife. To bridge this gap in the literature, this study tested an adapted and integrated sociocultural model of body image and eating concerns among men in midlife. A sample of men (N = 213) between the ages of 45 and 60 years living in the United States completed an online survey and reported on sociocultural pressures from media, friends, family and partners, body image in younger years, internalization of a youthful lean and muscular ideal, appearance comparison, sexual objectification, body dissatisfaction, attitudes towards muscularity, drive for leanness and thinness, participation in muscularity-oriented behaviors, and restrictive eating. After modification, the final model revealed good fit to the data. Although not all predicted pathways were supported, overall, interpersonal and media pressures were related to internalization of ideals and appearance comparison. In turn, internalization and comparison were related to higher body dissatisfaction, drive for leanness and muscularity, and engagement in muscularity-oriented behaviors and restrictive eating. Findings support the usefulness of an adapted and integrated sociocultural model of body image and eating concerns in midlife men. The model suggests that the pressures that may increase body image and eating concerns in younger men may also be relevant in midlife men. Findings also highlight the usefulness of considering age-specific body-change behaviors and disordered eating in midlife men. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Professional identity formation requires students’ ability to reflect, which can be supported by constructive feedback from teachers. Feedback practice faces many challenges, including those related to sociocultural aspects. Feedback can be optimised by implementing a model suitable to the attributes of students, teachers, and the clinical environment. This study aimed to develop a suitable feedback model and test its effectiveness in promoting reflection. Methods: The model was designed based on the theoretical framework and identified feedback-related attributes in FMUI. Expert reviews and cognitive interviews were conducted before the model was tested. The model’s effectiveness was tested using a quasi-experimental design involving 74 students in the Paediatric Module. Students were asked to reflect on their mini-CEX experience after receiving feedback from teachers, and the depth of reflection was compared between students in the intervention and control group. The depth of reflection was measured using Kember scoring, and bivariate analysis was conducted using SPSS 20.0. Results: The model consists of 5 steps including: Rapport building, Acknowledge students’ strengths, Identify aspect(s) that need improvement, Share teachers’ experiences, and Establish a plan to improve. Deep reflection was more frequently found in the intervention group. Mann-Whitney test showed that the difference between groups was statistically significant (Z=2.964, p=0.003), indicating that reflection in the intervention group was deeper than the control group. Conclusion: The feedback model formulated based on feedback-related attributes in FMUI was named the RAISE model. Upon testing, students receiving the model could reflect more deeply compared to those receiving the standard model.

Introduction: Stunting or failure to grow is a condition that describes the nutritional status of a child with a chronic nature during the growth and development of the child from the beginning of life, characterized by a child's height that is shorter than the age. Objective: This study analyzes factors related to stunting prevention behavior in children under five. Methods: This type of research is an observational study with a Cross-Sectional Study approach, where the researcher only observes a phenomenon at a certain point in time that explains the relationship between one variable and another variable in the studied population. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. The sample of this study is 20 mothers under five. Data analysis was carried out using Fisher's Exact Test. Result: The results of the Fisher's Exact Test statistic test obtained a value of p-value = 0.018; family support obtained a value of p-value = 0.004; sociocultural obtained a value of p-value = 0.004; Knowledge obtained a value of p-value = 0.000 < an alpha value (α = 0.05). Conclusion: This study shows a significant relationship between Education, family support, socio-culture, Knowledge, and stunting prevention behavior in children under five. Maternal Education, family support, sociocultural aspects, and mothers' Knowledge are essential in stunting prevention efforts.

This study analyzes the manifestation of patience as a coping mechanism in Islamic psychology, focusing on the comparison of sociocultural contexts between Indonesian and Egyptian students. The background of this study emphasizes the importance of patience as a stress management strategy in Islam, which can be affected by cultural differences. The research used a mixed-method approach, combining a quantitative survey and qualitative interviews. The survey involved 100 university students, 50 each from Indonesia and Egypt, to measure the level of patience and coping mechanisms, while in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 students to explore their sociocultural understanding. The results showed that there were no significant differences between Indonesian and Egyptian students in terms of manifestations of patience, with identical mean scores of sociocultural context and coping mechanisms in both groups (82.54 and 82.96). However, qualitative interviews revealed differences in how they interpreted patience; Indonesian students tended to see patience as a means of maintaining social harmony, while Egyptian students emphasized the spiritual aspect guided by religious teachings. The conclusion of this study is that patience as a coping mechanism in Islamic psychology has a universal foundation, but the sociocultural context affects its interpretation and application. The findings have significance for the development of culturally sensitive psychological interventions, especially in supporting Muslim students in dealing with academic stress and other life challenges.

Abstract In Bangladesh, increasing the use of primary healthcare (PHC) and maternal healthcare (MHC) services is the main focus of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal-3, ensuring healthy lives and wellbeing for all. However, little is known about the sociocultural barriers and enablers to accessing and using PHC and MHC services among rural Bangladeshi women. This qualitative study aimed to identify sociocultural barriers and enablers to accessing and using PHC and MHC services among Bangladeshi rural women by using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). This exploratory qualitative study used focus groups and interviews to collect data from women (28), their husbands (8) and healthcare providers (18). Data were analysed using Framework approach underpinned by the TDF. Four main themes emerged from data analysis, of which key barriers were summarised in three themes: (i) family barriers including lack of family reinforcement, (ii) social barriers including gender of healthcare providers, and (iii) cultural barriers including superstition to access and use of healthcare services. The remaining theme, sociocultural support, included information about key enablers, such as family support, neighbourhood connection and media influence. Several key behavioural constructs that aligned with the TDF need to be targeted when developing an intervention to promote access and use of PHC and MHC services.

O artigo aborda as dificuldades de se realizar uma pesquisa em educação em um contexto amazônico, de acordo com o rigor científico, buscando promover um diálogo sobre a importância da pesquisa em educação associada a uma perspectiva intercultural, durante a disciplina de Pesquisa em Ensino de Ciências, dos cursos de Licenciatura em Ciências: Biologia e Química, com sete estudantes indígenas do município de Benjamin Constant - Amazonas. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa de estudo de caso, mediante a observação participante, na qual se objetivou conhecer as dificuldades dos estudantes para discutir questões interculturais e de valorização sociocultural por um embasamento teórico-epistemológico, sendo apresentado dentro dos critérios metodológicos que a comunidade científica requer. Constata-se que serão necessárias muitas discussões sobre este tema para que os estudantes indígenas não se sintam às margens do fazer científico e do desenvolvimento necessário à pesquisa educacional no Brasil.

O artigo aborda as dificuldades de se realizar uma pesquisa em educação em um contexto amazônico, de acordo com o rigor científico, buscando promover um diálogo sobre a importância da pesquisa em educação associada a uma perspectiva intercultural, durante a disciplina de Pesquisa em Ensino de Ciências, dos cursos de Licenciatura em Ciências: Biologia e Química, com sete estudantes indígenas do município de Benjamin Constant - Amazonas. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa de estudo de caso, mediante a observação participante, na qual se objetivou conhecer as dificuldades dos estudantes para discutir questões interculturais e de valorização sociocultural por um embasamento teórico-epistemológico, sendo apresentado dentro dos critérios metodológicos que a comunidade científica requer. Constata-se que serão necessárias muitas discussões sobre este tema para que os estudantes indígenas não se sintam às margens do fazer científico e do desenvolvimento necessário à pesquisa educacional no Brasil.

Abstract Background Theory and research indicate that an appearance focused self-concept (i.e., placing overriding importance on physical appearance for self-definition and self-worth) plays a role in the etiology and maintenance of disordered eating and eating disorders. Although the consequences of an appearance focused self-concept are palpable, less is known about its correlates. Accordingly, we examined a range of factors that may characterize appearance focused people, including personality traits (perfectionism, impulsivity, sensation-seeking, hopelessness, and anxiety sensitivity), self-concept (global self-esteem and self-concept clarity), sociocultural (thin-ideal, muscular-ideal, general attractiveness internalizations, and perceived pressure to be thin), and early life experiences (adverse childhood experiences, attachment styles) factors. Methods Female undergraduate university students (N = 568; M age = 19.58, SD age = 4.24) completed a questionnaire battery that included the Beliefs About Appearance Scale, Depressive Experiences Questionnaire–Self-Criticism-6 Scale, Frost-Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, the Revised Almost Perfect Scale, Substance Use Risk Profile Scale, Self-Concept Clarity Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-4 Scale, Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire, Experiences in Close Relationships Scale Short Form, and the Dietary Restraint subscale of the Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire. Results Multiple regression analyses were conducted for each set of factors separately and together. For personality traits, perfectionism, impulsivity, and anxiety sensitivity were uniquely associated with appearance focused self-concept. For self-concept, global self-esteem and self-concept clarity were uniquely associated with appearance focused self-concept. For sociocultural, general attractiveness internalization, thin-ideal internalization, and perceived pressure to be thin were uniquely associated with appearance focused self-concept. For early life experiences, attachment anxiety and avoidance were uniquely associated with appearance focused self-concept. In the combined analysis, the various factors explained 54% of the variance in appearance focused self-concept. Impulsivity, global self-esteem, general attractiveness internalization, and perceived pressure to be thin were uniquely associated with appearance focused self-concept. Conclusions Results for global self-esteem were consistent with prior research. Findings for evaluative concerns perfectionism were inconsistent with prior research. We discuss future research directions to examine the link between evaluative concerns perfectionism and appearance focused self-concept. We also discuss how sociocultural factors (general attractiveness internalization and perceived pressure to be thin) and impulsivity may help cultivate an appearance focused self-concept, advancing knowledge on the characteristics of appearance-focused people.

Food recognition, a field under food computing, has significantly promoted people's dietary decision‐making and culinary customs. We present the design and evaluation of a sociocultural app for African food recognition using deep learning models such as transfer learning. Deep learning models have multiple processing layers that make them robust in image recognition. Based on this capability of deep learning models, we explored them in this study. A total of 3142 food image datasets were collected from three African countries: Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon. Using the datasets, we developed and trained a deep learning model for recognizing African foods. The model attained a test accuracy of 94.5%. The model was further deployed in a food recognition app. To evaluate the predictive ability of the app, we recruited 16 participants who were interviewed and subsequently used the app in the wild for 7 days. In a comparative evaluation between the app and human recognition capabilities, we found that the app recognized 71% of the instances of food images generated by the participants and tested with the app, while the human evaluators (participants) could only recognize 56% of the food datasets. Participants were mostly able to recognize some foods from their own country. Furthermore, participants suggested some design features for the app. In view of this, we offer design recommendations for researchers and designers of sociocultural food recognition systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Previous studies have shown both benefits and challenges of group work and whole-class activities in educational settings. One overall finding in the existing literature is that it is challenging for teachers to facilitate whole-class conversations that realise the rich potential of student discussions and undertakings during group work. This article investigates how teachers can facilitate productive consolidating whole-class conversations building on students' group work experiences by enacting responsive teaching practices, implying foregrounding students' experiences and ideas, and pursuing the substance of the students' experiences and ideas in instructional work. Based on a sociocultural perspective, we analyse sequences of classroom interactions where students' experiences from their lifeworld are invoked in a) settings where student engage in small group activities and b) teacher facilitated whole-class conversations. The educational context is a science project about genetics involving lower secondary school students and their science teacher. Our analysis shows that in group work settings, students' everyday experiences are invoked but are seldom picked up on and pursued in group conversations as resources for engaging with science matters. In whole-class conversations facilitated by the teacher, especially in situations in which the teacher assumed a responsive teaching approach, students' everyday experiences were more often realised as resources for shared meaning making and engagement with scientific concepts and ideas. We discuss this study's implications for teachers designing productive learning activities that combine group work and whole-class activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The predominant conceptualization of scientific literacy occurs on the micro scale of an individual person. However, scientific literacy can also be exhibited at the meso scale by groups of people in communities of place, practice, or interest. What comprises this community level scientific literacy (CSL) is both understudied and undertheorized. In this paper, we utilized a systematic literature review to describe how CSL is characterized in the extant literature and a Delphi survey of experts to elicit more current thought. Guided by cultural‐historical activity theory, inductive and deductive analyses produced seven elements of CSL and their constituent characteristics: (1) resources, (2) attributes of those resources, (3) actors, (4) interactions between actors, (5) contexts, (6) topics, and (7) purposes. The typology created through this process is meant to be generative, serving as a starting point for continuing refinement within science education and other fields related to science learning and knowing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Theory and research indicate that an appearance focused self-concept (i.e., placing overriding importance on physical appearance for self-definition and self-worth) plays a role in the etiology and maintenance of disordered eating and eating disorders. Although the consequences of an appearance focused self-concept are palpable, less is known about its correlates. Accordingly, we examined a range of factors that may characterize appearance focused people, including personality traits (perfectionism, impulsivity, sensation-seeking, hopelessness, and anxiety sensitivity), self-concept (global self-esteem and self-concept clarity), sociocultural (thin-ideal, muscular-ideal, general attractiveness internalizations, and perceived pressure to be thin), and early life experiences (adverse childhood experiences, attachment styles) factors. Methods: Female undergraduate university students (N = 568; Mage = 19.58, SDage = 4.24) completed a questionnaire battery that included the Beliefs About Appearance Scale, Depressive Experiences Questionnaire–Self-Criticism-6 Scale, Frost-Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, the Revised Almost Perfect Scale, Substance Use Risk Profile Scale, Self-Concept Clarity Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-4 Scale, Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire, Experiences in Close Relationships Scale Short Form, and the Dietary Restraint subscale of the Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire. Results: Multiple regression analyses were conducted for each set of factors separately and together. For personality traits, perfectionism, impulsivity, and anxiety sensitivity were uniquely associated with appearance focused self-concept. For self-concept, global self-esteem and self-concept clarity were uniquely associated with appearance focused self-concept. For sociocultural, general attractiveness internalization, thin-ideal internalization, and perceived pressure to be thin were uniquely associated with appearance focused self-concept. For early life experiences, attachment anxiety and avoidance were uniquely associated with appearance focused self-concept. In the combined analysis, the various factors explained 54% of the variance in appearance focused self-concept. Impulsivity, global self-esteem, general attractiveness internalization, and perceived pressure to be thin were uniquely associated with appearance focused self-concept. Conclusions: Results for global self-esteem were consistent with prior research. Findings for evaluative concerns perfectionism were inconsistent with prior research. We discuss future research directions to examine the link between evaluative concerns perfectionism and appearance focused self-concept. We also discuss how sociocultural factors (general attractiveness internalization and perceived pressure to be thin) and impulsivity may help cultivate an appearance focused self-concept, advancing knowledge on the characteristics of appearance-focused people. Plain English Summary: It has been proposed that people who place more (relative to less) importance on appearance in their self-concept are more likely to engage in disordered eating and to have eating disorders, namely anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Yet, little is known about the characteristics of people who place more (relative to less) importance on appearance in their self-concept. Accordingly, we examined how the importance people give to appearance in their self-concept may be linked to various aspects of their personality, self-perception, societal influences, and early life experiences. Questionnaires were given to 568 female university students—a group that is known to be vulnerable to disordered eating and eating disorders. We found that some factors were connected to how much importance is placed on appearance. In particular, feeling pressure to be thin, wanting to be attractive, thinking poorly of oneself, and being impulsive were all linked to giving appearance more importance in the self-concept. These findings help us learn more about the people who view appearance as central in their lives. Understanding these connections can help us support people living with disordered eating and eating disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the reassessment of the Integrated Watershed Health Assessment Framework (IWHF) and its application in Ethiopia's Weyib watershed. Topics include the evaluation of global and local weights of the IWHF, the current status of the Weyib watershed health index, and the implications for Ethiopian water policy and management practices.

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Tọ́pẹ́ Àlàbí is a renowned Yorùbá artiste, whose gospel music is widely recognized within and outside of Nigeria. In one of her titles, Lọ́gán tí Ó Dé, she makes it explicit that barrenness goes beyond biological classification. In Àlàbí’s opinion, any void in human’s life means barrenness. The lyrics reveal that the significance of barrenness is associated, not only with childlessness, but also with individuals who are unable to keep pace with their equals in the world of achievement. By using Schleiermacher’s hermeneutics, this essay explored how Tọ́pẹ́ Àlàbí’s Lọ́gán tí Ó Dé deconstructs the import of barrenness, reveals people’s attitude towards the barren and indicates the effects of people's view of the barren. In addition to listening to, and transcribing Tọ́pẹ́ Àlàbí’s Lọ́gán tí Ó Dé, oral interviews were conducted with twelve selected individuals. The study concludes that metaphoric expressions in music could help project a people’s understanding of their socio-cultural environment.

Este artigo teve como objetivo investigar a inserção da Educação Física na área de Linguagens, a partir da análise da produção científica relacionada ao tema. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica, na qual foram analisados 14 artigos selecionados nas bases do Portal de Periódicos Capes e do Google Acadêmico, oriundos de pesquisas bibliográficas/documentais ou da realidade escolar. A partir da Análise Textual, emergiram três categorias: Base Nacional Comum Curricular e a Educação Física na área de linguagens: entre avanços e retrocessos; a busca por pressupostos para sustentar a Educação Física enquanto linguagem, e a Educação Física na área de linguagens: práticas pedagógicas escolares e relatos de professores. Constatamos a necessidade de reavaliar o papel da Educação Física na Área de Linguagens, reconhecendo sua capacidade de enriquecer a educação com perspectivas históricas, culturais e críticas, na construção da cidadania e da consciência social. Quanto aos pressupostos teóricos para a compreensão da Educação Física enquanto linguagem, podemos destacar a busca por sustentação na semiótica, em Bakhtin, na hermenêutica de Gadamer e de Mauro Betti do campo da Educação Física. Apesar desses esforços, as pesquisas no contexto escolar indicam dificuldades na efetivação da Educação Física neste novo espaço curricular, devido à hierarquização de outros componentes, considerados adequados à lógica empregatícia. Portanto, há necessidade de uma abordagem crítica e interdisciplinar, na qual teorias da linguagem e da compreensão de cultura corporal de movimento entrelacem-se, transcendendo a compreensão do corpo para além dos limites biológicos e estendendo-se à expressividade e às diversas manifestações culturais.

Introduction: Young children are increasingly provided with opportunities to interact with digital technologies in their homes. Despite an accumulating body of research on children's digital interactions, little is known about how these are situated within the social and cultural context in which they take place. In this exploratory study, we aim to extend existing knowledge by offering a contextualised understanding of children's digital experiences. To do this, we draw on Activity Theory as a conceptual framework to explore how various social and cultural factors influence and interact to shape children's opportunities and interactions with digital technologies. Method: This study draws upon ethnographic and 'day in the life' methodologies to gain rich insight into children's situated digital experiences. Along with other traditional ethnographic methodologies, children aged between 3 and 6 years from 5 families were provided with wearable chest-mounted video cameras to capture their usual daily play activities at home - which included, but was not limited to, digital activities. Results: Data on digital interactions is presented for the five participating families, and through the presentation of two purposively selected in-depth illustrative examples, we demonstrate how children's digital interactions are part of a larger activity system situated within the social and cultural contexts of their homes. We also elaborate on children's natural inclination to interact playfully with digital technologies. Discussion: This study extends on current knowledges about the contextual influences of children's digital experiences and has important implications for parents and families trying to navigate the complexities of their children's digital lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research explores the potential of Muslim heritage tourism in Sofronio Española, Palawan, as a driver of economic growth and cultural exchange. The study investigates residents' perceived attributes towards this tourism development, focusing on socio-cultural, economic, and environmental aspects. A descriptive correlational design was employed, surveying 381 residents across nine barangays using stratified random sampling. The findings indicate a high level of agreement among residents on the positive socio-cultural impact of preserving Muslim heritage sites, the economic benefits of tourismrelated income and job creation, and the necessity of sustainable environmental practices. The demographic profile revealed a predominance of females (61.2%), a youthful population with 60% aged 18-27, and a high level of educational attainment, with 48.6% having attended college. Despite these insights, statistical analysis showed no significant correlation between demographic factors (age, length of residency, educational attainment) and perceived attributes, suggesting widespread support for tourism development across different demographic segments. The study concludes that while demographic factors do not significantly influence perceptions, the overall positive outlook on Muslim heritage tourism highlights its potential for fostering sustainable development. Recommendations include enhancing community engagement, supporting local entrepreneurship, implementing sustainable tourism practices, and developing a comprehensive tourism action plan. These strategies aim to capitalize on the rich cultural and natural assets of Sofronio Española, promoting it as a premier destination for Muslim heritage tourism. This research provides a foundational understanding that can guide policymakers and stakeholders in creating effective tourism development initiatives that benefit both residents and visitors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this work, we describe and evaluate formal elements in ceramics from El Tintal (Guatemala) to determine their participation in networks of cultural affiliation in the Maya Lowlands from the Middle Preclassic to Terminal Classic periods. We look at constellations of surface treatment, decoration, and vessel forms to reconstruct stylistic affinities, using the concepts of ceramic system and form as applied within the type: variety-mode system developed for the archaeology of the Maya Lowlands. We find that pottery dating to the late Middle Preclassic, Late Preclassic, and Early and Late Classic periods shows a significant degree of stylistic consistency and convergence with many sites in broad regions of the Maya Lowlands. This trend strongly suggests the presence of relatively inclusive and extensive regional networks of social interaction. In contrast, Terminal Preclassic and Terminal Classic assemblages at El Tintal show a greater degree of idiosyncratic variability and shared modal elements with a minimal number of sites. This trend indicates the development of more insular and diffuse forms of interaction between sites during these periods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This essay explores the inextricable connection between the psyche and the social, and its relevance to contemporary global challenges, such as isolation and polarization. The author discusses the possibilities that psychoanalysis holds for the public good, underscoring the application of psychoanalytic knowledge to understanding the social world and creating greater access to psychoanalytic knowledge. Notably, transforming psychoanalysis to reflect multiple sociocultural subjectivities and addressing the polarization within psychoanalysis is critical for this endeavour. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Teen novels often describe the uniqueness of ethnic relations, interests, and universal issues multicultural societies face. This description requires a specific exploration to examine the extent to which teen novels represent ethnic relations. Therefore, this study analyzed ethnic relations in teen novels from the perspective of sociocultural ethics based on the Theory of Ethics in Literature. The methodology of this research is descriptive qualitative text. The analysis and study focused on sociocultural identity and background, interracial relations, and sociocultural phenomena found in selected teen novels: Ayah, Nyanyian Musim Rusuh and Nanyang. The findings found that all three selected teen novels contain a means of consolidating ethnic relations and are capable of being a sociocultural expression vehicle that symbolizes the multicultural society in Malaysia. In conclusion, the selected teen novels have been shown to provide enlightenment and understanding of ethnic relations. These selected teen novels are further proposed as multicultural educational materials that can shed light and understanding on ethnic relations. The study found that certain novels for teenagers played a significant role in introducing them to the concept of ethnic relationships. This understanding can help them appreciate and comprehend the relationships between various ethnic groups in Malaysia. Additionally, research indicates that teen novels that provide insights into community cultures can enhance literacy among youth, broaden their cultural horizons, encourage critical thinking, and promote goodwill among them. The study concludes that teen novels are a powerful medium to convey ethical messages that stress the importance of preserving ethnic relations. The researchers suggest that future research explore other reading materials to better understand the topic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to implement modern and professional health services by adopting local cultural values to align with community culture. The research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods, involving in-depth data collection and analysis, and interactive respondent engagement. The findings reveal that sociocultural influences significantly affect health services conducted according to IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illness) standards, especially in mountainous regions with limited ethnic mixing compared to urban areas. In coastal areas, sociocultural influence is also significant but not as strong as in mountainous regions. These sociocultural factors contribute to patient management and infant mortality rates. The study examines variables such as the behavior of the patient's mother or family within the sociocultural context. This research highlights the importance of understanding and integrating local cultural values into health services to reduce infant mortality rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A representative democracy requires citizens to be politically engaged; however, a substantial portion of eligible United States voters do not vote. While structural (e.g., ease or difficulty of voting) and individual (e.g., political efficacy, civic knowledge) factors contribute to (a lack of) turnout, the present work adopts a sociocultural perspective to investigate an additional contributor: how people construe--or make sense of--the duty to vote. We examine whether, and for whom, construing voting as interdependent (i.e., voting as a duty to others), compared to independent (i.e., voting as a duty to self), is associated with increased perceived duty and political engagement. Archival analysis (n = 10,185) documents how perceived duty to vote relates to voter turnout in a nationally representative sample of Americans (Study 1). Two preregistered studies (total n = 1,256) provide evidence that naturalistically construing one's duty to vote as interdependent (Study 2) and experimentally reflecting on interdependence (Study 3) both predict increases in perceived voting duty. Perceived duty to vote, in turn, is associated with heightened political engagement intentions. Taken together, the present work suggests that how voting is construed--as an independent duty to the self or an interdependent duty to others--may meaningfully influence political engagement, with implications for voter turnout interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aims: Although exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has many benefits, it is not commonly practiced in several countries as a result of context‐specific challenges. EBF practice is thus a global health discourse because over 200 million children suffer from malnutrition despite the abundance of human milk. The risk of starvation remains very high among African children with less than 40% of them exclusively breastfed. In Africa, the adoption or nonadherence to EBF is a sociocultural issue. Hence, this narrative review examined the sociocultural context of EBF in the region. Methods: PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus were searched using keywords related to EBF and Africa. Relevant data from selected studies were synthesized narratively and reported using a structured narrative format. Results: EBF is strongly rooted in every culture and is a culturally determined behavior. Some believe that colostrum is dirty and harmful to newborns and, thus, needs to be purified. Despite the belief that human milk is the best food for babies, mothers often complement human milk with other foods right from birth because of perceived lactation inadequacy. Most African mothers believe in prelacteal feeding to help cleanse the infant's gastrointestinal tract for digestion, quench thirst, flush the bladder and help the mother to rest after childbirth before breastfeeding (BF) is initiated. The role of significant others was equally found important in the decision and duration of BF. The availability of family support (especially from grandmothers and husbands) reportedly encouraged EBF in Africa. The duration and exclusivity of BF in Africa are negatively associated with demographic variables like young age, low level of education, being unmarried, low income, out of employment, and parity (first‐time mother). Conclusion: While there have been some efforts and policies to improve EBF, it is important to consider context‐specific challenges and sociocultural factors. There is a need for more deliberate efforts to encourage mothers through the implementation of effective best practices concerning EBF in Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper delves into the sociocultural landscape portrayed in Chetan Bhagat's novel Five Point Someone to provide insights into the youth culture of metropolitan India. The narrative explores the lives of three protagonists as they navigate the demanding academic environment of an elite engineering institute in Delhi. Through a sociocultural lens, we examine how these characters grapple with societal expectations, peer pressure, and the impact of a rigid educational system on their identities and aspirations. The analysis focuses on key themes such as identity formation, rebellion against tradition, and the clash between individual desires and societal norms. We also investigate the characters' responses to familial pressures, the pursuit of personal goals, and the challenges they face while striving for academic success. This examination of Five Point Someone offers a deeper understanding of the sociocultural dynamics that shape the lives of metropolitan youth in contemporary India. By shedding light on the complexities of their experiences, we contribute to a broader conversation about the evolving youth culture in urban settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There have been calls for more research to investigate the sociocultural context of retail food environments. This paper examines how a segment of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, residents described convenience stores (CS) in their local retail food environments. 84 social media discussions from Ottawa residents pertaining to their local retail food outlets were qualitatively analyzed, and three themes were formulated: 1) CS are interchangeable, 2) CS are not 'real stores,' and 3) CS are dangerous retail food outlets. We argue that these social constructions of CS have implications for healthy food environments and offer suggestions for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Este artículo examina las diferencias lingüísticas del uso del español en la comunicación y su reflejo en eventos mediáticos como las noticias en España y los podcasts en Latinoamérica. A través de un estudio comparativo, se analizan las características lingüísticas que pueden distinguir la forma en que hombres y mujeres se expresan en estos contextos. El estudio destaca que existen tendencias generales en el uso del lenguaje entre hombres y mujeres en español. En las noticias, se observa que las mujeres tienden a utilizar un lenguaje más emocional y enfocado en las relaciones personales, mientras que los hombres suelen emplear un lenguaje más objetivo y basado en datos. Por otro lado, en cuanto a los podcasts, se encontraron variaciones en los estilos de comunicación. Las mujeres tienden a utilizar un estilo centrado en la conexión interpersonal y la empatía con los oyentes. Mientras que, los hombres suelen adoptar un enfoque más directo y orientado a la resolución de problemas. Sin embargo, se enfatiza que estas son tendencias generales y no se aplican a todas las personas. Existen variaciones individuales y la influencia de factores culturales y sociales es significativa. Además, es importante tener en cuenta que el lenguaje no es determinado únicamente por el género, sino que también está influenciado por otros aspectos como la edad, la educación y la experiencia.

O artigo resulta de um estudo, cujo o objetivo foi analisar a repercussão da Lei n° 12.305/2010, que instituiu a Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos, em relação a problemática dos resíduos sólidos no Município de Cruz Alta/RS. Considerando que é no município que se verifica a maior responsabilidade frente a gestão dos resíduos sólidos, tratando-se a implementação da Lei um processo longo e controverso, indagou-se: Como a Lei n° 12.305/2010 está contribuindo para amenizar a problemática dos resíduos sólidos no Município de Cruz Alta? Para tanto, o método utilizado na pesquisa foi o dedutivo, caracterizando-se, ainda, como qualitativa do tipo descritiva e bibliográfica, complementada pela análise documental. Os resultados mostram que, embora a coleta seletiva tenha sido a principal medida adotada pelo município para cumprir a Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos (PNRS) e ajudar a mitigar os problemas dos resíduos sólidos, o município enfrenta dificuldades para atender plenamente às diretrizes e objetivos da lei. Além disso, foi constatado que a formulação da PNRS falhou ao não envolver adequadamente a participação cidadã dos municípios no seu desenvolvimento.

IntroductionGlobally, 600,000 mothers (15-49 years) die every year due to pregnancy and childbirth-related complications. Wide variations are seen in cultural practices and beliefs surrounding this period of a woman's life. The present study explores the cultural beliefs and practices of women and families during pregnancy and the postnatal period in order to understand what behavioral management strategies are required to improve maternal and infant outcomes during pregnancy and the postpartum period.MethodsThe study was conducted in a rural area of Punjab, from December 2019 to March 2021. A total of 20 women (up to 3 months postpartum, age >18 years, were interviewed.ResultsIn general, women described eating varied and fairly healthy diets during pregnancy, especially nutritious warm food, following traditional practices. Other cultural practices included restrictions on movement and mobile phone use and the use of unsafe home remedies to promote infant safety and wellbeing, such as using gripe water, applying black pencil to the baby's eyes, and feeding the baby honey. A few were not inclined to engage with these and other cultural expectations, preferring instead to follow contemporary practices influenced by social media. These practices included being accompanied by a family member during delivery, celebrating the baby's birth regardless of sex, and early bathing post-delivery.DiscussionIt can be concluded that while many traditional practices are still followed in India, there are new beliefs and behaviors arising from an intersection between culture and technology. Developing strategies that acknowledge older beliefs and modern approaches is essential to promoting better antenatal and postpartum care.

Abstract Background Studying the public perception of nurses among nursing students is vital in establishing strategic solutions to recruit and retain more students in nursing programs and to contain nurses in the health care system. Aim This study aimed to determine the mediating role of self-concept in the relationship between sociocultural and perceived public image of nurses. Methods This study employed a correlational approach using convenience sampling of 1390 participants. This study was conducted at six large universities in three regions of Saudi Arabia (central, northern, and eastern). Student nurses in their second to fourth years of study were included as participants, with an 89.7% response rate. Data were collected from January to April 2023. Results A significant positive relationship was observed between sociocultural factors and self-concept (r = .685, p = .0001). In addition, there was a significant positive relationship between self-concept and public image (PI) (r = .352, p value = 0.0001). Furthermore, there was a significant positive relationship between sociocultural and public image (r = .456, p = .0001); sociocultural had a direct effect on self-concept (β = 0.324, SE = 0.098, t = 9.429, p

In the 21st century, there have been significant indigenous advancements in the field of physiotherapy. However, there still exist certain sociocultural and spiritual beliefs among practitioners. Through meticulous examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical intervention, physiotherapists utilise mechanical movements and force to treat impairments and help improve function, mobility, and quality of life. The cultural framework plays a crucial role in how individuals experience health, illness, and disability. Simultaneously, sociocultural factors are pivotal in the physical function, health, and illness of individuals. This paper explores the social, cultural and spiritual influences on physiotherapy across different societal and professional contexts. While there have been several recent studies providing snapshots of advancements in technologies in the healthcare system, there are not as many focusing on these three aspects in the clinical practice of physiotherapists. Due to the different eras in the history of physiotherapy, the present article demonstrates how physiotherapists are influenced by social, cultural, and spiritual domains. It is challenging to generalise the results in every situation and geographical area. Therefore, physiotherapists should be proactive in addressing these healthy beliefs at the grassroots level within the healthcare society. To create a personalised treatment plan, goal-setting, and care plan for the patient, the physiotherapist finds great value in understanding the patient’s sociocultural and spiritual history.

Abstract Chronic musculoskeletal pain including knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Previous research indicates ethnic-race groups differ in the pain and functional limitations experienced with knee OA. However, when socioenvironmental factors are included in analyses, group differences in pain and function wane. Pain-related brain structures are another area where ethnic-race group differences have been observed. Environmental and sociocultural factors e.g., income, education, experiences of discrimination, and social support influence brain structures. We investigate if environmental and sociocultural factors reduce previously observed ethnic-race group differences in pain-related brain structures. Data were analyzed from 147 self-identified non-Hispanic black (NHB) and non-Hispanic white (NHW), middle and older aged adults with knee pain in the past month. Information collected included health and pain history, environmental and sociocultural resources, and brain imaging. The NHB adults were younger and reported lower income and education compared to their NHW peers. In hierarchical multiple regression models, sociocultural and environmental factors explained 6–37% of the variance in pain-related brain regions. Self-identified ethnicity-race provided an additional 4–13% of explanatory value in the amygdala, hippocampus, insula, bilateral primary somatosensory cortex, and thalamus. In the rostral/caudal anterior cingulate and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, self-identified ethnicity-race was not a predictor after accounting for environmental, sociocultural, and demographic factors. Findings help to disentangle and identify some of the factors contributing to ethnic-race group disparities in pain-related brain structures. Numerous arrays of environmental and sociocultural factors remain to be investigated. Further, the differing sociodemographic representation of our NHB and NHW participants highlights the role for intersectional considerations in future research.

This paper investigates the relationship among students’ mindsets, academic performance, English proficiency, and that of their social networks in the Sultanate of Oman. Two main questions were addressed, namely the relationship among the students’ mindset, their social network’s mindset and their academic performance, and the correlation between the students’ proficiency in English and that of their social networks. Results revealed individual’s mindset significantly influences their academic performance. The mindset within an individual’s social network may also affect their academic achievement. Data also suggested that individual mindset has a more dominant role in the students’ academic performance than their social network. The relationship between participants’ English proficiency and their social network revealed inconclusive findings. Given Oman’s Vision 2040 that places a strong emphasis on knowledge-driven society, this study emphasizes the importance of nurturing a growth-oriented mindset within social networks to achieve national educational objectives.

Abstract Background Besides regulatory learning skills, learning also requires students to relate to their social context and negotiate it as they transition and adjust to medical training. As such, there is a need to consider and explore the role of social and cultural aspects in student learning, particularly in problem-based learning, where the learning paradigm differs from what most students have previously experienced. In this article, we report on the findings of a study exploring first-year medical students’ experiences during the first semester of an undergraduate problem-based learning medical program at an African medical school. Method We employed a qualitative case study approach using in-depth interviews with 23 first-year medical students. Participants ranged in age from 18 to 25 years. All students were bi/multilingual (some spoke three to five languages), with English as the learning language. We conducted an inductive thematic analysis to systematically identify and analyze patterns in the data using the Braun and Clarke framework. Results Before medical school, students worked hard to compete for admission to medical school, were primarily taught using a teacher-centered approach, and preferred working alone. At the beginning of medical school, students found it challenging to understand the problem-based learning process, the role of the case, speaking and working effectively in a group, managing a heavy workload, and taking increased responsibility for their learning. By the end of the first semester, most students were handling the workload better, were more comfortable with their peers and facilitators, and appreciated the value of the problem-based learning approach. Conclusions Our study highlights the importance of interrogating contextual sociocultural factors that could cause tension when implementing problem-based learning in non-western medical schools. Adjustment to problem-based learning requires a conceptual and pedagogic shift towards learner-centered practice, particularly concerning self-direction, the role of the case, and collaborative learning. As such, there is a need to develop and implement research-informed learning development programs that enable students to reflect on their sociocultural beliefs and practices, and enhance their regulatory learning competence to optimize meaningful and early engagement with the problem-based learning process.

Naa-Korkor Allotey,1,2 Samuel Adolf Bosoka3,4 1Ethics and Research Management Department, Research and Development Division, Ghana Health Service, Accra, Ghana; 2Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana; 3Disease Surveillance Unit, Volta Regional Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service, Ho, Ghana; 4Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, GhanaCorrespondence: Naa-Korkor Allotey, Email naa.korkorallotey@ghs.gov.gh; korkorallotey@gmail.comBackground: Despite efforts to increase modern contraceptive use in Ghana, prevalence rates remain low; particularly in Northern Ghana. This study, therefore, sought to determine the predictors of modern contraceptive use among couples in Northern Ghana. This research was the baseline assessment for a broader study aimed at determining the effect of an intervention to improve outcomes of modern contraception.Methods: The study was a cross-sectional design. Data was collected from 508 couples (1016 participants), using a multistage sampling technique; both members of each couple were interviewed separately. Univariate and stepwise multivariate logistic regression were used to identify predictors associated with modern contraceptive use. Qualitative data were analyzed to triangulate the findings from the quantitative data.Results: More than 97% of couples were Muslims. Qualitative data indicates that Muslims are less inclined to use Modern Contraceptives. Most participants had no education. The regression model shows that all demographic characteristics were not significant in Model 3 for men. Socio-culturally, men who gave the reason of “unconcerned” for men’s non-involvement in contraceptive adoption, had less odds of using modern contraception (AOR=0.19). Men with high subjective norms were more than 15 times more likely to use modern contraception. Female farmers were less likely to use contraceptives (AOR= 0.45). Women who reported that “nothing prevented men” from getting involved in contraceptive adoption had greater odds of adopting modern contraception (AOR= 11.15). Women with good perceived behavioral control were more likely to use modern contraception (AOR=5.03). Women with high enacted stigma and men and women with high interspousal communication were more likely to adopt modern contraception.Conclusion: Taking cognizance of demographic and sociocultural characteristics and behavioral constructs is needed when determining the predictors of modern contraceptive use among couples in Northern Ghana.Keywords: predictors, modern contraceptive use, couples, demographic, sociocultural, behavioral, Northern Ghana

ObjectivesWe investigated the impact of culturally relevant social, educational, and language factors on cognitive test performance among Spanish speakers living near the US-Mexico border.MethodsParticipants included 254 healthy native Spanish speakers from the Neuropsychological Norms for the US-Mexico Border Region in Spanish (NP-NUMBRS) project (Age: M = 37.3, SD = 10.4; Education: M = 10.7, SD = 4.3; 59% Female). A comprehensive neuropsychological battery was administered in Spanish. Individual test scaled scores and T-scores (based on region-specific norms adjusted for age, education, and sex) were averaged to create Global Mean Scaled and T-scores. Measures of culturally relevant factors included a self-reported indicator of educational quality/access (proportion of education in Spanish-speaking country, quality of school/classroom setting, stopped attending school to work), childhood socioeconomic environment (parental education, proportion of time living in Spanish-speaking country, childhood socioeconomic and health status, access to basic resources, work as a child), and Spanish/English language use and fluency.ResultsSeveral culturally relevant variables were significantly associated with unadjusted Global Scaled Scores in univariable analyses. When using demographically adjusted T-scores, fewer culturally relevant characteristics were significant. In multivariable analyses, being bilingual (p = .04) and working as a child for one's own benefit compared to not working as a child (p = .006) were significantly associated with higher Global Mean T-score, accounting for 9% of variance.ConclusionsDemographically adjusted normative data provide a useful tool for the identification of brain dysfunction, as these account for much of the variance of sociocultural factors on cognitive test performance. Yet, certain culturally relevant variables still contributed to cognitive test performance above and beyond basic demographics, warranting further investigation.