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The main purpose of this study is to understand the Quality of Life Associated with Health (QLAH) of a sample of school-age adolescents, and the existing associations between the latter and other variables, such as family life... more
The main purpose of this study is to understand the Quality of Life Associated with Health
(QLAH) of a sample of school-age adolescents, and the existing associations between the latter and
other variables, such as family life satisfaction, personal life satisfaction (LS), friendships satisfaction,
physical activity with family, friends and personal physical activity. The sample consisted of 1226
Spanish school-age adolescents (50.9% boys and 40.1% girls) with ages between 12 and 16 years old.
Several scales that were extracted from the international Health Behaviour in School-aged Children
(HBSC) 2016 study, sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), were used as working
instruments in this piece of research. SPSS (24.0) was the software package used to perform the
analyses of descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regression, whereas AMOS (24.0) was
used for structural equations. The results reveal a strong association between the physical activity
(PA) students undertake (personal, with their families and friends) and life satisfaction, family life
satisfaction and satisfaction with the relationships with friends. Additionally, both constructs (physical
activity and satisfaction, understood as an indicator of good health) can predict the respondents’ Quality
of Life Associated with Health. The variables (QLAH, LS and PA) are interrelated, thus resulting in
major practical implications.
(QLAH) of a sample of school-age adolescents, and the existing associations between the latter and
other variables, such as family life satisfaction, personal life satisfaction (LS), friendships satisfaction,
physical activity with family, friends and personal physical activity. The sample consisted of 1226
Spanish school-age adolescents (50.9% boys and 40.1% girls) with ages between 12 and 16 years old.
Several scales that were extracted from the international Health Behaviour in School-aged Children
(HBSC) 2016 study, sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), were used as working
instruments in this piece of research. SPSS (24.0) was the software package used to perform the
analyses of descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regression, whereas AMOS (24.0) was
used for structural equations. The results reveal a strong association between the physical activity
(PA) students undertake (personal, with their families and friends) and life satisfaction, family life
satisfaction and satisfaction with the relationships with friends. Additionally, both constructs (physical
activity and satisfaction, understood as an indicator of good health) can predict the respondents’ Quality
of Life Associated with Health. The variables (QLAH, LS and PA) are interrelated, thus resulting in
major practical implications.
Dietary habits are an important factor in the protection of adolescent health. The quality and frequency of breakfast and the various food groups can affect the wellbeing of this population group in both the short and long term. Research... more
Dietary habits are an important factor in the protection of adolescent health. The quality and
frequency of breakfast and the various food groups can affect the wellbeing of this population group in
both the short and long term. Research indicates that there is a range of relevant variables in the study
of diet at this stage: following a weight loss diet, body mass index and the practice of physical exercise,
amongst others. In this paper, all three variables are analysed, together with others of a demographic
nature (sex and age). This is a descriptive cross-sectional survey that was carried out on 1318 adolescents
aged 11 to 18. The Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) international study questionnaire,
sponsored by the World Health Organisation, was used. In general terms, the data revealed that the
majority of adolescents do not have adequate eating patterns. The quality and frequency of breakfast
and the consumption of food types are associated with almost all the variables under study; additionally,
there are significant differences by sex and school year. Finally, proposals are made to prevent eating
disorders, which are appearing at an increasingly young age.
frequency of breakfast and the various food groups can affect the wellbeing of this population group in
both the short and long term. Research indicates that there is a range of relevant variables in the study
of diet at this stage: following a weight loss diet, body mass index and the practice of physical exercise,
amongst others. In this paper, all three variables are analysed, together with others of a demographic
nature (sex and age). This is a descriptive cross-sectional survey that was carried out on 1318 adolescents
aged 11 to 18. The Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) international study questionnaire,
sponsored by the World Health Organisation, was used. In general terms, the data revealed that the
majority of adolescents do not have adequate eating patterns. The quality and frequency of breakfast
and the consumption of food types are associated with almost all the variables under study; additionally,
there are significant differences by sex and school year. Finally, proposals are made to prevent eating
disorders, which are appearing at an increasingly young age.
En esta investigación se presenta una revisión y un estudio sobre el maltrato y el bullying en la adolescencia. En ella se valoraron las formas en que puede presentarse el mal-trato en esta etapa del desarrollo y las diferencias según el... more
En esta investigación se presenta una revisión y un estudio sobre el maltrato y el bullying en la adolescencia. En ella se valoraron las formas en que puede presentarse el mal-trato en esta etapa del desarrollo y las diferencias según el sexo y el curso escolar. Además se analizó la posible relación con otras variables como el gusto por la escuela, las relaciones con los iguales y la satisfacción vital de los adolescentes. Se compararon los resultados en función de si el adolescente era víctima o maltratador y se estudió la relación entre ser maltratador y ser víctima. El estudio se llevó a cabo con 1128 adolescentes escolarizados en 1º y 4º de ESO (media de edad: 14.4 años). Un 13% afirmaba haber sido maltratado, y un 21.2% haber partici-pado en algún episodio de maltrato. Hay más maltrato en 1º de ESO que en 4º de ESO. El mal-trato más frecuente era el verbal (28.5%); seguido de bulos y cotilleos con el fin de hacer daño (27.4%), siendo más frecuente en chicas; el maltrato social (ignoran, apartan) lo sufren el 18.4% de los encuestados sin diferencias por sexo; el maltrato físico lo sufren el 7.7% y de forma más acusada los chicos. Maltratadores y víctimas, en comparación con los demás, se sienten más tristes y consideran que su momento vital es peor. Los maltratadores se sienten menos aceptados y sienten que caen peor a los demás. A las víctimas les gusta menos la escuela. Se discuten las diferencias con otros estudios.
Excess weight has been associated with numerous psychosocial problems and is considered to be one of the most important health problems of today. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between weight status, which is... more
Excess weight has been associated with numerous psychosocial problems and is considered to be one of the most important health problems of today. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between weight status, which is evaluated by means of the body mass index (BMI), and the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and life satisfaction (LS) variables in Spanish adolescents, as well as to examine whether gender influences this interrelationship. A total of 1197 subjects studying in their 1st and 4th years of high school (mean age: 14.4 years, SD: 1.69) participated in the study by completing the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children (HBSC) questionnaire. Then, the participants were grouped into the following categories: underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese. The results show that boys have significantly higher HRQoL as well as higher levels of LS. On the other hand, only the obese group shows significantly lower scores in both HRQoL and LS than those in the normal-weight group. The interaction of weight category and gender does not have a significant impact on the variables that have been analyzed (HRQoL or LS).