https://hdl.handle.net/10259/3726 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:27:33 GMT 2026-10-14T22:27:33Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/12276 A Mediation Model between Self-Esteem, Anxiety, and Depression in Sport: the Role of Gender Differences in Speleologists Torre Cruz, Tamara de la; Luis Rico, María Isabel; Di Giusto Valle, Cristina; Escolar Llamazares, María del Camino; Hortigüela Alcalá, David; Palmero Cámara, María del Carmen; Jiménez, Alfredo The scientific literature on mental health has found an association between physical activity and emotional wellbeing and recommends active leisure activities as a way of keeping stress under control. The purpose of this research study is to analyze the level of anxiety, the symptoms of depression and the level of self-esteem of people practicing speleology, as well as possible gender differences. This paper also attempts to understand whether self-esteemis associated with the presence of symptoms of depression in speleologists and whether anxiety has a mediating effect. We conduct a cross-sectional and descriptive research studywith a sampling of 105 adult speleologists. The results reveal that the total mediation model is applicable, as self-esteem has a significant indirect association with depression through trait anxiety, as well as a partial mediation model that is applicable through state anxiety. This means that speleologists with high levels of self-esteem, who appreciate and value themselves adequately, reveal lower levels of trait anxiety, and this negatively influences their levels of depression (that is, a lower level of depressive symptoms). At the same time, speleologists with high levels of self-esteem, who appreciate and value themselves adequately, also reveal lower levels of state anxiety, which again has a negative impact on their levels of depression (with fewer symptoms of depression). Emotions such as anxiety, self-esteem, depression and their collateral effects are international topics of interest, which are relevant for people from all sporting backgrounds; therefore, value should be placed on supporting and carrying out further research into this topic. Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10259/12276 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11787 Digital Teaching Competence among Teachers of Different Educational Stages in Spain García Delgado, Miguel Ángel; Rodríguez Cano, Sonia; Delgado Benito, Vanesa; Di Giusto Valle, Cristina The new educational reality requires teachers to have skills and competencies to improve the teaching-learning process and, therefore, the quality of teaching, integrating new technologies. To assess the competence level of teachers, a descriptive study was designed, in which 150 teachers from different stages in Spain took part and were administered the DigCompEdu Check-in questionnaire. Non-probabilistic (purposive) sampling was used. The results show an intermediate level of competence among teachers at all the educational stages surveyed. However, this level varies according to the stage at which they work, with secondary education, vocational training, GCE and university teachers standing out the most in the fields of competence analysed using the questionnaire. Different proposals for improvement are proposed too, as well as the existing coincidences with previous studies; furthermore, the need for training from the beginning of teacher preparation is highlighted, as well as the need for continuous training for active teachers to optimise the potential offered by the new technologies, also is very important that taking on challenges such as the correct communication trough technologies, the use and creation of digital content or the protection and security of online data, among others Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11787 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11784 Evaluación del funcionamiento familiar con el faces IV en adolescentes con problemática familiar Vegas Miguel, María Isabel; Fuente Anuncibay, Raquel de la Introducción: Las familias multiproblemáticas han recibido creciente atención por los poderes públicos, aunque hay una carencia de instrumentos específicos para evaluar su funcionamiento. En este estudio se propone el modelo Circunflejo de Olson (paquete FACES) como una herramienta de evaluación eficaz para este colectivo. Método: se seleccionaron 49 adolescentes entre 14 y 18 años, con problemática familiar y se compararon sus resultados en funcionamiento familiar (FACES-IV), en comunicación y satisfacción familiar (mediante FCS y FSS), tiempo que comparten padres e hijos, número de veces que se come en familia, factores familiares estresantes y maltrato físico recibido, con un grupo general, compuesto por 857 adolescentes, seleccionados de 22 centros educativos de Burgos (España), mediante muestreo en dos etapas. En total: 46,5% varones y 53,5% mujeres. Resultados: los adolescentes pertenecientes a familias problemáticas presentan menos cohesión familiar, menos flexibilidad, más desapego, más caos, menos comunicación y menos satisfacción familiar que la población general. Se caracterizan también por la falta de disponibilidad del padre, por comer menos veces en familia, haber sufrido más maltrato físico y ser las dificultades económicas y la conflictividad familiar, los principales estresores familiares. Conclusión: el paquete FACES IV es un instrumento eficaz para la detección y evaluación de familias problemáticas y puede ser aplicado a adolescentes españoles de amplio espectro social y familiar.; Introduction: Multiproblematic families have received increasing attention by public authorities, although there is a lack of specific instruments to assess its functioning. This paper proposes Olson’s Circumflex model (FACES package) as an effective evaluation instrument for this group. Method: The sample consisted of 49 Spanish teenagers from problematic families, aged between 14 and 18, whose results in family functioning (FACES-IV), family communication (FCS), family satisfaction (FSS), time shared with parents, times a week they eat with family, family stressors and physical abuse suffered, were compared with a sample of 857 adolescents from 22 educative centres in Burgos (Spain), selected by a two-stage sampling. Altogether 46.5% men and 53.5% women. Results: teenagers from problematic families show less family cohesion, less flexibility, less communication, less family satisfaction and their families are more disengaged and more chaotic than adolescents from general population. They are also characterized by the lack of availability of the father, by eating fewer times in family, by having suffered more physical abuse and by the economic difficulties and family conflicts being their main family stressors. Conclusion: the FACES IV package is an effective instrument for detection and evaluation of problematic families and can be applied to Spanish adolescents from a broad social and family spectrum. Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11784 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11778 Cultural Participation as a Pathway to Social Inclusion: A Systematic Review and Youth Perspectives on Disability and Engagement Sáez Velasco, Sara; Merino Orozco, Abel; Di Giusto Valle, Cristina; Mercado Val, Elvira; Pérez de Albéniz Garrote, Gloria; Delgado Benito, Vanesa; Medina Gómez, Mª Begoña Social inclusion, particularly in the cultural domain, is a fundamental pillar for ensuring the full participation of all individuals in community life, fostering equity, well-being, and the recognition of diversity. This article has two objectives. Firstly, it aims to conduct a systematic review to diagnose the factors that exclude vulnerable groups from cultural access. Secondly, the aim is to understand how a group of young people with disabilities perceive the role of culture as a tool for social and labour inclusion. In October 2023, a systematic review was conducted in the Web of Science and Scopus electronic databases. A total of 37 articles were included in the review and classified into the following five areas of interest. The categories were as follows: (1) the relationship between cultural participation and physical and emotional well-being; (2) universal accessibility as a right to guarantee equitable access to culture; (3) the ability of people with disabilities to participate in culture; (4) the role of cultural policies as facilitators or barriers to inclusion; and (5) participation in contexts of cultural diversity as a means of social integration. These categories guided discussions with two focus groups comprising 15 young people. The positive impact of cultural participation, especially in its social dimension, was highlighted. The data point to the value of technology as a facilitator of access to culture, particularly for young people. Policies should focus on diverse cultural expressions and promote cognitive accessibility Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11778 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z