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Unravelling the spatial variability of fossil coral reef morphology on Aruba and the implications for paleo sea level estimates
Full text linkBetween Taboos and Trust: Factors Associated with Parental Willingness to Support Sex Education in Schools in Aruba
Full text linkComprehensive sex education (CSE) is widely recognized for reducing sexually transmitted infections, unintended pregnancies, and unsafe sexual behaviors, yet its adoption remains contested due to cultural, religious, and political influences. In Aruba, sex education is not systematically embedded in the national curriculum (Slotboom et al., 2023), and discussions of sexuality are often constrained by social taboos. This study examined the factors shaping parents’
willingness to support sex education in Aruba. Specifically, it explored the role of perceived benefits and risks, policy influence, and demographic characteristics such as education, religion, gender, and age. A quantitative survey was conducted with 308 parents residing in Aruba. Results indicated strong overall support for CSE, particularly in areas related to health, safety, and abuse prevention, while more mixed views emerged on sensitive topics such as abortion and sexual orientation. Correlation analysis showed that perceived benefits were positively associated with willingness, whereas perceived risks were negatively associated. Policy influence also demonstrated a weak but significant positive relationship with willingness. Parents expressed the highest trust in health professionals, national standards, and parental input, while being least favorable toward religious and political involvement. No significant differences were found
across education, gender, or age, though religious affiliation was negatively related to perceived benefits and positively related to perceived risks. Overall, the findings show that parental willingness to support sex education in Aruba depends less on demographics and more on how parents perceive its benefits, risks, and alignment with trusted policy actors
Pluridentities: Theoretical Framework on Languages, Identity and Policy
No full textThis framework integrates research on plurilingualism, identity, education, technology, and language policy to explain how education can foster plurilingual identities in Europe. It highlights the interplay between linguistic capital, learning environments, technology, and language policy as key factors shaping inclusive and multilingual education.This research is financed by Horizon Europe (Pluridentities)
Tienda di Ley di U.A ta bay haci sesion den bario tocante e tema di “Erfenis” riba diasabranan
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Podcast: Cadushi ta Zona cu Dyrick - Ep 5: Naturalesa ta duna un aporte na aumento di nos autenticidad
No full textTurning the Tide Documentary Interviews on Nos Mainta
No full textThe section on Nos Mainta about the Turning the Tide Documentary starts at 26 minutes:
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/live/vlaqhR-38Ss?feature=shared&t=1558
Interview with Edeline Berg and Tyson Lopez (Aruba Conservation Foundation) (Papiamento):
https://www.youtube.com/live/vlaqhR-38Ss?feature=shared&t=1716
Interview with Andrea Floudiotis (RESEMBID) (English)
https://www.youtube.com/live/vlaqhR-38Ss?feature=shared&t=2893
Interview with Rene Henken and Ronald Osinga (Wageningen University) (Nederlands)
https://www.youtube.com/live/vlaqhR-38Ss?feature=shared&t=4088
Interview with Sietske van der Wal (Aruba Conservation Foundation) (English)
https://www.youtube.com/live/vlaqhR-38Ss?feature=shared&t=5356
Interview with Nichole Danser (ScubbleBubbles) & Tobia de Scisciolo (University of Aruba) (English):
https://www.youtube.com/live/vlaqhR-38Ss?feature=shared&t=639
Plan strategico di Universidad di Aruba: Ofrece un cuadro structura pa crecemento a largo plazo
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E rol di cultura den bienestar di studiante di educacion profesional
Full text linkWell-being has been thoroughly studied worldwide mostly using questionnaires. Still, it is unclear what well-being means in specific contexts, as studies found that both well-being and underlying psychological needs may vary across cultures. In Aruba, concerns were raised regarding youth well-being. Therefore, this project used a mixed-method approach to explore the development of young people’s well-being in Aruba. By taking a culture and human development approach, this project aims to conceptualize the concept and measurement of well-being in context. Students (n = 422) from three vocational schools in Aruba responded to a questionnaire based on the Self Determination Theory. Their age ranged from 16 to 25 years old, 52.7% were female, 43.9% male and 3.4% identified themselves as other. A total of 193 participants identified themselves as Aruban (43.7%), 130 as Aruban mixed with another culture (29.4%) and 118 as non-Aruban (26.7%). A total of 33 students from the larger sample participated in semistructured interviews. Results show moderate rates of satisfaction on the psychological needs questionnaire. Interviews with a subset of the research participants provide a more nuanced understanding of their psychological needs and reveal other needs as well. Cluster analysis shows three subgroups within the interview sample. One group was a less motivated group, the second group had a challenging home environment, and the third group showed high signs of ambition. The discussion focuses on the importance of using mixed methods and considering the cultural context when exploring concepts such as well-being in majority world countries.
https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/dev0001971
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