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Perspectives on Mental Health Challenges and Needs: A Qualitative Study of Adolescents in Incarceration
Get PDFIntroduction: The global community is increasingly recognizing the importance of mental health. However, adolescents in correctional institutions are often overlooked and do not have sufficient access to the mental health services they need. These young individuals have the same right to proper care and support. This study aims to explore the challenges and needs related to adolescent mental health while serving sentences in correctional facilities. Methods: This study utilized a qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach to explore experiences within the prison system. Participants were selected using purposive sampling based on specific criteria, resulting in 30 individuals: nine adolescent inmates, eight caregivers, five nurses, and eight prison officers. The characteristics of participants were analyzed using frequency distribution and measures of central tendency. Qualitative data from interviews were examined through thematic analysis to identify key themes and patterns reflecting the complex realities of those in the prison environment.Results: This study identified four themes: 1) Transition experience during legal proceedings, 2) Risk factors for adolescent mental health problems, 3) Protective factors of adolescent development, and 4) The need to handle mental health problems.Conclusion: Incarceration creates significant psychological stress for adolescents, contributing to anxiety and mental health issues. Factors such as violence during arrest, stigma, and isolation worsen these problems. However, family support, education, and positive activities can help. Comprehensive mental health interventions, including regular check-ups, are essential for the well-being of detained adolescents.
What Makes Online Learning Effective from a Self-Regulated Learning Point of View
Get PDFThe transition to autonomous learning during the epidemic is a challenging and complex undertaking for educators and students. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the five sub-variables of self-regulating learning and the student accomplishment index. This study employs the explanatory sequential design approach. The research sample was gathered at random. Data were collected from 500 samples of Yogyakarta State University students, totaling 29,451. Data gathering methods included an online questionnaire, interviews, and final exam results. The study\u27s findings revealed that self-regulating online learning had an effect on students\u27 cumulative achievement index with a Determinant Coefficient of 0.220. Self-regulated online learning goal formulation, environment structuring, task methods, time management, help-seeking, and self-evaluation all had a significant impact on the academic accomplishment index. The ability to define goals had the greatest contribution, while students\u27 ability to seek aid was the least. Another aspect influencing the student accomplishment index is the psychological factor of students. More research is expected to improve the method of self-regulated online learning on the aid-seeking element
Enhancing Learning Outcomes through Cooperative Project-Based Learning with Augmented Reality Integration
Get PDFThis study investigates the integration of Cooperative Project-Based Learning (CPjBL) with Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance student learning outcomes in the context of artificial intelligence education. The study employed a Nonequivalent Control Group Design to compare the effects of this integrated approach with traditional learning methods. The experimental group, which utilized CPjBL enhanced by AR, demonstrated significant improvements in their academic performance, engagement, and problem-solving skills, as shown by pre-test and post-test assessments. In contrast, the control group, following traditional teaching methods, showed smaller improvements. The integration of AR provided students with an interactive and immersive learning experience, facilitating the visualization of complex AI concepts and promoting collaborative problem-solving. This approach not only enhanced students\u27 knowledge retention but also developed their critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills. The findings suggest that the use of AR in CPjBL creates a more engaging and effective learning environment, aligning educational practices with the technological advancements required in today’s workforce. The study concludes that the integration of CPjBL with AR is an effective strategy for improving student learning outcomes and preparing students for real-world challenges in their careers. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on the potential of combining innovative teaching strategies with emerging technologies in education
A Descriptive Exploratory Study on the Role of Leadership Styles in Fostering Work Performance and Autonomy in Nurses’ Decision-Making
Get PDFIntroduction: leadership is crucial in nursing as it influences decision-making autonomy and work performance. Studies have shown that leadership styles affect nursing outcomes and patient care, but there is limited understanding of how these styles affect nurses\u27 autonomy and performance.
Objetive: this study aims to evaluate the role of leadership styles in fostering work performance and autonomy in nurses’ decision-making at Northern Region Hospitals.
Method: this study used a descriptive exploratory design. The data was collected using a cross-sectional survey. Convenience sampling, with a sample size of 102, was used to recruit participants. The instruments used were the Multi-Factor Leadership Questionnaire−Adapted Version questionnaires, the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire, and the Autonomy Scale.
Results and Conclusions: the study found a linear relationship between transformational leadership style and nurse work performance and autonomy. Transformational leaders foster support, collaboration, and empowerment, enhancing nurses\u27 autonomy in clinical decision-making. Healthcare organizations should prioritize developing transformational leadership among nurse managers to improve job satisfaction, patient care outcomes, and effective nursing management strategies
The Impact of Social Media on Healthcare Professionals\u27 Branding
No full textIntroduction: Social media has transformed communication, enabling healthcare professionals (HCPs) to establish personal brands, engage with patients, and enhance their professional visibility. While platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) provide collaboration and public health advocacy opportunities, they pose ethical challenges, including patient confidentiality and misinformation.Methods: A narrative review was conducted to explore the impact of social media on personal branding among HCPs. Literature was retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar using terms such as "social media," "personal branding," "healthcare professionals," and "digital professionalism." Studies were selected for their relevance and analyzed qualitatively to identify recurring themes.Results: Social media platforms enhanced HCPs\u27 visibility, credibility, and engagement with diverse audiences. LinkedIn supported professional networking and career development, while Instagram facilitated visual storytelling and patient trust. X amplified advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration, and TikTok engaged younger demographics through creative educational content. Ethical challenges were highlighted, including privacy risks, misinformation, and blurred professional boundaries. Institutional guidelines and structured training programs were identified as critical in mitigating these risks.Conclusions: Social media offers significant opportunities for HCPs to build personal brands, enhance professional reputations, and advocate for public health. However, its practical use requires strategic engagement, adherence to ethical standards, and institutional support to safeguard professional integrity and patient trust
Technologies for Stakeholder Management in Sustainable Tourism in Manabí, Ecuador
Get PDFIntroduction: Sustainable tourism faces multiple challenges in the efficient management of its stakeholders, requiring the adoption of innovative solutions. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) and Big Data analytics have proven to be strategic tools for optimizing decision-making and tourism planning.
Objective: To analyze the impact of artificial intelligence and Big Data on stakeholder management in the province of Manabí, Ecuador, through the implementation of a predictive analysis and recommendation system.
Methods: An AI and Big Data-based system integrating machine learning algorithms and real-time data analysis was developed. A case study was conducted in Manabí, applying inferential statistical analysis tools to assess the system’s effectiveness in stakeholder coordination, resource utilization, and tourist experience enhancement.
Results: The integration of AI and Big Data improves stakeholder coordination, optimizes resource utilization, and enhances the tourist experience. Statistical analyses reveal significant differences in response time reduction, resource savings, and stakeholder satisfaction after system implementation.
Conclusions: These technologies represent a viable strategy to promote sustainability and efficiency in the tourism sector. Investment in digital infrastructure and training programs is recommended to facilitate adoption
Factors that affecting the adoption of ride-hailing application: case of Indonesia
Get PDFThis study investigates the factors influencing user loyalty and sustained engagement with ride-hailing services, integrating the Expectation Confirmation Model (ECM) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) into a novel framework. The objective is to examine the interrelationships among service quality, trust, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, user satisfaction, and continuation intention in the context of ride-hailing services. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing survey data from 238 active ride-hailing users in Indonesia, analyzed using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The analysis revealed that both service quality and trust significantly impact user satisfaction, which in turn strongly influences continuation intention. Notably, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness were found to have no direct effect on continuation intention. Furthermore, user satisfaction fully mediates the effects of service quality and trust on continuation intention. These findings highlight the critical role of user satisfaction as a mediator, suggesting that ride-hailing service providers should prioritize enhancing service quality and trust over the development of new features to foster long-term user loyalty and sustained engagement
The Digital-Social Nexus: Investigating the Influence of Digital Intelligence on Peer Relations in Higher Education
Get PDFBackground: Digital transformation in higher education has fundamentally altered peer interaction patterns globally. Digital competence, encompassing technical proficiency, emotional awareness, and ethical understanding, has become essential for student success. However, the psychological mechanisms linking these technological capabilities to meaningful peer connections remain poorly understood.
Objective: This study examines how digital competence affects peer relationship quality among Kerala university students, investigating social self-efficacy as a mediating mechanism between technological abilities and relational outcomes.
Methods: A mixed-methods approach was implemented across eight Kerala universities. The quantitative component surveyed 1,248 students using three validated instruments: Digital Competence Scale (9 items), Social Self-Efficacy Scale (4 items), and Peer Relationship Quality Index (5 items). Subsequently, 48 in-depth interviews and 12 focus groups provided deeper understanding. PLS-SEM examined direct relationships and mediation pathways using bootstrapping procedures with 5,000 replications.
Results: Analysis revealed significant associations between digital competence and peer relationship quality (β = 0.285, p < 0.001). Digital competence strongly predicted social self-efficacy (β = 0.467, p < 0.001), which subsequently influenced relationship quality (β = 0.378, p < 0.001). Social self-efficacy functioned as a partial mediator, explaining 38% of the total association. The model exhibited excellent fit indices (CFI = 0.972, RMSEA = 0.045). Digital emotional competence emerged as the most influential component.
Conclusions: Digital competence enhances peer relationship quality primarily by strengthening students\u27 social confidence. Universities should integrate confidence-building approaches with technical training in digital literacy programs to optimize student social development outcomes
Psychological Empowerment and Emotional Dynamics in Arts Education Performance: The Mediating Role of Pleasure, Arousal, and Dominance
Get PDFIntroduction: in the context of arts education\u27s marginalization despite pressure for high achievement, this study pinpoints a precise psychological mechanism. We demonstrate how empowerment fuels academic performance through the mediating effects of three key emotions: pleasure, arousal, and dominance. By unpacking the constructs of empowerment and mapping their relationship to these emotional states, our research provides a clear framework for enhancing pedagogy. The findings directly inform the strategic design of course briefs, critique protocols, and autonomy scaffolds to elevate student performance.Objective: to explain how facets of empowerment channel through Pleasure-Arousal-Dominance mechanism to shape academic performance in studio and performance intensive programs.Methods: the sample comprised 364 undergraduate arts students in West Sumatra. The study applied validated scales for empowerment (meaning, competence, self-determination, and impact), the three emotion states, and academic performance. The analysis estimated a measurement model and a structural model with partial least squares structural equation modeling. The study assessed reliability, validity, collinearity, and overall model fit. Indirect effects received tests through bootstrap resamples.Results: the measurement model met reliability and validity criteria. In the structural model, impact aligned with energized engagement; meaning supported sustained activation; and competence with self-determination underpinned a sense of control. Among the emotion states, arousal emerged as the main conduit from empowerment to achievement, with dominance as a complementary path. Pleasure did not account for meaningful variance in performance.Conclusions: the study meets its objective and defines a psychological route from empowerment to academic performance through pleasure, arousal, and dominance, with activation and perceived control as the decisive links. The account advances theory in arts education and yields actionable levers for course design, critique protocols, autonomy scaffolds, and assessment rubrics that raise attainment
Designing an Android-Based learning media for Javanese Script: A study on student\u27s conceptual understanding and literacy skills
Get PDFIntroduction: javanese script is a traditional writing system with a rich history and philosophy, and it is one of the most endangered forms of cultural heritage. This study aims to determine the effect of understanding the concept of the Javanese script on the literacy skills of students interested in Android-based learning media. Methods: this study uses a mixed-methods approach with quantitative and qualitative analysis stages. A sample of 286 students was selected using purposive random sampling. Quantitative data were obtained by administering student questionnaires, while qualitative data were obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. Quantitative data were analysed using SEM-PLS. Qualitative data analysis was conducted using triangulation of data and sources. Results: the results of the path coefficient calculation show an effect of 0.341, with a t-count of 6.646, and a p-value of 0.000. Understanding the concept of Javanese script influences interest in Android-based media. The path coefficient obtained from the calculation was 0.486, with a t-count of 8.250, and a p-value of 0.000. The results show the influence of children\u27s literacy skills on interest in Android-based media. Conclusions: javaScript learning media based on Android can increase interest in and understanding of the concept of JavaScript. Further research is recommended, with a wider and more diverse sample of participants from different schools and backgrounds, to make the results more generalisable