Argo (Greece)
rFASPER - Repository of the Faculty of Special Education and RehabilitationNot a member yet
5766 research outputs found
Sort by
Digitale Inklusion von Personen mit Autismus-Spektrum-Störung
No full textDieses Buch untersucht Chancen und Hindernisse für die digitale Inklusion von Personen mit Autismus-Spektrum-Störung (ASS). Es behandelt die grundlegenden Anforderungen der „digitalen Gesellschaft“ sowie Konzepte der digitalen Inklusion (und Exklusion), der digitalen Teilhabe und der digitalen Kluft bei Behinderungen und bietet Unterstützung für Personen mit Autismus bei der Mitgestaltung digitaler Geräte. Das Buch diskutiert die Anwendung digitaler Technologien in verschiedenen Kontexten, einschließlich Bildung, Freizeitaktivitäten, Gemeinschaftsleben, alltäglichen Lebensfähigkeiten und Beschäftigung von Personen mit Autismus.
Behandelte Bereiche umfassen:
Computerbasierte Interventionen zur Sprachentwicklung, sozialen Kommunikation, exekutiven Funktionen und anderen Fähigkeiten bei Kindern mit Autismus.
Digitale Gesundheitsinterventionen für Personen mit ASS.
Risiken für Personen mit ASS im Internet (z.B. übermäßige Nutzung, süchtiges Verhalten und Cybermobbing).
Nutzung digitaler Technologien zur Simulation von Vorstellungsgesprächen und zur Vermittlung von Arbeitsfähigkeiten.
Nutzung digitaler Technologien in Selbstvertretungsaktivitäten von Personen mit Autismus.
Digitale Inklusion von Personen mit Autismus-Spektrum-Störung ist ein unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerk für ForscherInnen, ProfessorInnen, DoktorandInnen, KlinikerInnen sowie verwandte TherapeutInnen und Fachleute in der klinischen Kinder- und Schulpsychologie, der Sozialarbeit, der Verhaltenstherapie/Rehabilitation, der Pädiatrie, der Physiotherapie, der Ergotherapie, der Sprachtherapie, der Neurologie, der Sonderpädagogik, der Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie sowie der Entwicklungspsychologie
New evidence supporting female protective effect in patients with congenital anomalies and neurodevelopmental disorders
No full textThe influence of chromosomal sex on human diseases is recognized but underresearched, particularly in diseases
with early developmental origins. Copy number variations (CNVs) from sex chromosomes or autosomes, which
cause different gene expressions, may influence the disease preferences in females and males. Chromosomal
microarray is a standard method for detecting CNVs, with a diagnostic yield of approximately 15 % among
patients with congenital anomalies and neurodevelopmental disorders, the primary indications for the analysis.
Here, we explore sex disparities in phenotype prevalence and CNV detection rates in patients referred for
chromosomal microarray to identify sex-biased traits and CNVs. Our cohort comprises 1412 patients, with a
male-to-female ratio of 1.6 to 1. Despite being outnumbered, females are signifcantly more likely to receive a
genetic diagnosis through this type of molecular karyotyping. Most of the patients have neurodevelopmental
disorders with other comorbidities. Females have a higher frequency of comorbidities, but the difference in
diagnostic yield is signifcant only in the groups with simpler phenotypes (≤2 comorbidities). Higher diagnostic
yield is revealed for congenital heart disease, urogenital anomalies, and the autism spectrum group. All three
categories show populational preponderance in males, supporting a higher threshold liability model in females
Efektivne antibuling intervencije: priručnik za školsko osoblje
No full textИскуство насиља, посебно у детињству, може имати бројне последице по физичко и ментално здравље деце, утицати на образовне исходе и потенцијал да напредују. Школско особље, наставници и стручни сарадници, налазе се у изазовној позицији да на вршњачко насиље правовремено и адекватно реагују и кад су у могућности превенирају насиље у школском окружењу. Булинг, као специфичан облик вршњачког насиља, захтева од школског особља сензибилисан приступ, како у погледу правилног препознавања карактеристика које чине један инцидент булингом, тако и у погледу стварања предуслова за развој школске климе и вршњачких односа који подстичу просоцијално понашање, а дестимулишу вршење булинга. Стога су током претходног периода развијане бројне антибулинг стратегије које су се показале ефективним у превенирању и реаговању на булинг. Приручник Ефективне антибулинг интервенције: приручник за наставнике настао је у оквиру пројекта „Подршка системском одговору на вршњачко насиље: израда приручника за школско особље о ефективним антибулинг интервенцијама“ који финансира Кабинет министарке без портфеља задужене за координацију активности у области родне равноправности, спречавања насиља над женама и економског и политичког оснаживања жена, а који реализује ЦЕПОРА – Центар за позитиван развој деце и омладине. Општи циљ пројекта односи се на унапређење компетенција школског особља за реаговање на булинг и пружање подршке учесницима булинга. Специфични циљеви пројекта усмерени су на јачање знања школског особља о савременим приступима и ефективним антибулинг интервенцијама, као и подизање нивоа обавештености запослених у свим основним школама у Србији о моделима добре праксе у домену реаговања на булинг и пружања подршке учесницима булинга
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Green: How Different Domains of Traditional, Alternative, and Complementary Medicine Use Are Rooted in an Irrational Mindset
No full textDespite insufficient evidence base for some of its practices, traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine (TCAM) use is rapidly growing; psychological roots of this trend are still under-studied. Based on previous research, input from TCAM practitioners, and content analysis of online media, we developed a comprehensive instrument to measure the use of TCAM and administered it to an online community sample (N=583). Factor analysis indicated four domains of TCAM use, in line with theoretical taxonomies: Alternative medical systems, Natural/biological products and practices, New Age medicine, and Rituals/Customs, all converging toward a common tendency. Irrational beliefs and cognitive biases, especially magical health beliefs and naturalness bias, predicted unique variance in both TCAM attitudes and overall TCAM use, above sociodemographic variables, reported health status, and ideological beliefs. Furthermore, each domain of TCAM use, although differing slightly in sociodemographic/psychological profile, was consistently associated with an irrational mindset, even after controlling for other factors. This provides strong evidence for exploring psychological susceptibility to the use of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine
The role of parental attitudes and practices in shaping children’s motivation and achievement in mathematics.
No full textParental involvement in children’s education has been consistently associated with improved
academic performance and enhanced intrinsic motivation for learning. However, the impact of
parental involvement depends largely on the specific practices parents adopt, as not all approaches are equally beneficial. This study is part of a longitudinal project investigating
children’s motivation to learn mathematics. It aims to explore the relationships between
parental attitudes and practices regarding children’s motivation for learning math and students’
math motivation, identity and achievement. Furthermore, the study examines whether these
relationships differ between students in Grades 4 and 5 and between boys and girls. The sample
comprised 1,591 students (53.8% in Grade 4; 49.1% female) and 1,167 parents. Students
completed a questionnaire measuring their motivation to learn mathematics (28 items on a 4-
point Likert scale, based on Expectancy-Value Theory), and math identity (6 items, e.g. I think
I am a math person), and knowledge test (14 tasks based on TIMSS 2011 cycle). Parents
completed a questionnaire assessing parenting practices (5 dimensions, 18 items, e.g. I tell my
child to make time for learning math), attitudes toward mathematics (3 dimensions, 9 items,
e.g. Math is applicable to real life), and mindset (2 dimensions, 8 items e.g. Every child can
progress in math.), all rated on a 4-point scale. Regression analyses revealed that positive
parental attitudes and practices aimed at fostering intrinsic motivation and the value had the
strongest effects on student outcomes. Parental attitudes and practices were found to have the
most significant effect on math achievement, followed by student motivation. Interestingly, the
results reveal distinct patterns in the relationships between parental predictors, and the
motivation and achievement of boys and girls. Overall, parental practices play a more
significant role in influencing the motivation and achievement of girls, while parental attitudes
have a stronger effect on boys' achievement. Additionally, differences were observed between
students in Grades 4 and 5, with parental attitudes and practices having a greater impact on the
older students. These findings are discussed in the context of supporting parents to provide
unbiased, non-stereotypical support to their children, helping to sustain and enhance their
motivation to learn mathematics
Primena pilatesa kao metode za unapređenje zdravstvenog i funkcionalnog statusa odraslih osoba
No full textThis pilot study investigated the effects of Pilates on the health and functional
status of adults. The sample comprised 43 participants of both genders, with a
mean age of 41 years. The study was conducted in Belgrade in 2024, in two
phases (test-retest). An 11-item questionnaire was developed to gather data on
the significance and impact of Pilates on health and functional status. Various
descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used in data processing
and analysis. The findings indicated a substantial impact of Pilates on
participants’ health and functional status, showing a statistically significant
improvement from the initial phase to the three-month follow-up after
consistent practice. Pilates exercises significantly improved functional
performance in adult participants and may be used as a preventive strategy to
maintain and enhance physical and mental health, thereby improving quality of life.Ovo pilot istraživanje je imalo za cilj da ispita uticaj pilatesa na zdravstveni i
funkcionalni status odraslih osoba. Uzorak je formiran od 43 ispitanika, oba
pola, prosečnog uzrasta 41 godinu. Istraživanje je realizovano u Beogradu, u
dve faze (test-retest), tokom 2024. godine. Za prikupljanje podataka o značaju i
uticaju pilatesa na zdravstveni i funkcionalni status kreiran je upitnik koji se
sastojao od 11 pitanja na koja su ispitanici samostalno odgovarali. U obradi i
analizi podataka primenjene su određene mere deskriptivne i inferencijalne
statistike. Rezultati istraživanja su pokazali da postoji veliki uticaj vežbanja
pilatesa na zdravstveni i funkcionalni status ispitanika, odnosno utvrđeno je
statistički značajno povećanje uticaja pilatesa na status ispitanika od perioda
počinjanja do perioda nakon tri meseca redovnog vežbanja. Možemo reći da su
vežbe pilatesa dovele do značajnog poboljšanja funkcionalnih performansi kod
odraslih ispitanika i da se pilates može primenjivati kao preventivna strategija
u cilju održavanja i poboljšanja fizičkog i psihičkog zdravlja, pa samim tim i
unapređenja kvaliteta života
Osnove komplementarnih tretmana
No full textGlavni cilj udžbenika Osnove komplementarnih tretmana je da se studenti specijalne
edukacije i rehabilitacije upoznaju sa bazičnim karakteristikama različitih vrsta komplementarnih
tretmana, koji se u praksi primenjuju kao dopuna naučno verifikovanim pristupima
u tretmanu osoba sa teškoćama u mentalnom razvoju, kao i da formiraju vrednosne
stavove koji će im pomoći da kritički procene mogućnosti i ograničenja njihove primene.
Sadržaj udžbenika je usaglašen sa sadržajem predmeta Komplementarni tretmani na
osnovnim akademskim studijama na studijskim programima Specijalna edukacija i rehabilitacija
osoba sa teškoćama u mentalnom razvoju i Logopedija. Iako je udžbenik prevashodno
namenjen studentima Fakulteta za specijalnu edukaciju i rehabilitaciju, može koristiti i kolegama
iz prakse u obrazovnom, zdravstvenom i sistemu socijalne zaštite, roditeljima dece
sa teškoćama i smetnjama u razvoju, kao i pojedincima iz tangentnih naučnih oblasti koji su
zainteresovani za ovu tematiku
Availability of choice for people with moderate intellectual disability in different types of housing in Serbia
No full textThis research aimed to determine the availability of choice for people with
moderate intellectual disability in different types of housing in the Republic of Serbia.
The sample included 87 male and female adults with moderate intellectual disability,
living in one out of three types of housing: a family home, an institution, or within the
supported community living program. The Choice Questionnaire (Stancliffe &
Parmenter, 1999) was used to determine the availability of choice in their daily lives.
The results indicated that the overall availability of choice was significantly higher in
people with moderate intellectual disability living within the supported community
living program than in those living in family homes or institutions. The differences in
choice opportunities were also found in particular life domains. The practical
implications of this research involve the need to provide people with moderate
intellectual disability with more frequent opportunities to make personal decisions and
choice
The Trajectories of Boredom: The Pitfalls of Being Over-Challenged and Under-Challenged in Mathematics Classroom.
No full textThe significance of academic emotions in learning processes, motivation, and academic outcomes has been demonstrated in numerous cross-sectional and longitudinal studies (Ahmed et al., 2013; Pekrun, 2017; Radišić et al., 2024), spanning from the early years of elementary school (Mata et al., 2021) to later stages in higher education (Bieleke et al., 2021).
Based on control-value theory, academic emotions encompass a set of affective, cognitive, motivational, and behavioural processes related to achievement activities and outcomes. Academic emotions can be categorised according to three key dimensions: focus (activity-focused vs. outcome-focused), valence (positive, negative, or neutral), and control (high, medium, or low) (Pekrun, 2006). Recently, boredom has emerged as a significant area of interest due to its prevalent existence in school life (Blažanin, 2018; Martz et al., 2018) and the growing evidence of its detrimental effects on academic outcomes (Grazia et al., 2021; Tze et al., 2016), motivation (Pekrun, 2006), and school attrition (Grazia et al., 2021). Furthermore, boredom is particularly noteworthy as an academic emotion because studies indicate an increasing trend with age (Ahmed et al., 2013; Grazia et al., 2021), even from the earliest school grades (Mata et al., 2022).
Boredom can be defined as an activity-focused emotion that is both unpleasant and deactivating. It may arise when students perceive their tasks as unimportant or too easy, hence not sufficiently challenging. However, Pekrun (2006) highlights that boredom can also stem from the opposite scenario, where the task is excessively difficult and overly demanding. Students are unlikely to experience boredom when tasks are “just right” in terms of difficulty, aligning with their current knowledge and abilities.
To examine this theory, Schwartz and colleagues (2024) conducted a study aimed at exploring the prevalence of bored elementary school students who are either over-challenged or under-challenged in mathematics. The results revealed four profiles of students: Over-challenged (high boredom and low achievement, 13%), Under-challenged (high boredom and high achievement, 21%), Well-off (low boredom and high achievement, 27%), and Indifferent (low boredom and low achievement, 39%). As the authors noted, there is a need to replicate the study in various contexts to validate the identified student profiles. Moreover, it would be interesting to analyse whether the trajectories of these profiles remain stable throughout the year or change.
The present study will focus on boredom related to mathematics, given the subject's importance for the development of future-essential skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical thinking (OECD, 2019). Additionally, considering the early manifestation of math-related boredom among students (Mata et al., 2022), we decided to concentrate on primary school-aged children. Specifically, we aimed to assess boredom during the transition from fourth to fifth grade, as this period marks the shift from class-organised teaching (one teacher instructs all subjects) to subject-organised teaching (each subject is taught by a different teacher). In light of all the previously mentioned points, the objectives of this study are:
1. To identify profiles of students based on their levels of boredom and mathematics achievement in the fourth and fifth grades of elementary school.
H1: We anticipate identifying four profiles of students in both the fourth and fifth grades: Over-challenged, Under-challenged, Well-off, and Indifferent profiles (Schwartz et al., 2024).
2. To explore the stability of these identified profiles during the transition from the fourth to the fifth grade.
H2: We expect a moderately stable trajectory of boredom profiles (Mata et al., 2024; Pavlova et al., 2024)
Physical activity and microbiota: An overlooked link to health
No full textPhysical activity refers to any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that demands
energy expenditure. Microbiota signifies the diverse collection of microorganisms that occupy a
particular environment, most frequently a specific area of a multicellular organism's body. The
connection between physical activity and microbiota has emerged as a crucial area of study in recent
years. Evidences suggest that exercise is beneficial not only for cardiovascular, metabolic, and
mental health, but also significantly influences the composition of microbial communities. Regular
physical exercise increases the prevalence of beneficial species of microbiota community. Several
plausible mechanisms through which exercise influences the gut microbiome have been identified.
Emerging set of evidences confirms that changes in the microbiome induced by exercise may lead to
inflammatory, immune, and oxidative responses that could play a role in enhancing health. The gut
microbiome produces microbial metabolites that can positively influence health by modulating
neurotransmitter synthesis, which is essential to the gut-brain axis. Physical activity levels have an
impact on the gastrointestinal microbiota in humans demonstrating best results at moderate regular
level. This paper discusses intriguing interaction between physical activity and microbiota that
regulates health and wellbeing