Gender attitudes, school violence and well-being among Chilean adolescents

Varela, Jorge J.; Sánchez, Paulina A.; Aguayo, Francisco; González, Constanza; Alfaro, Jaime; Tezanos‐Pinto, Pablo De

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“…This would help researchers to understand the processes that leads young people to engage in aggressive behaviors [12,13]. As a rule, these studies examine the factors associated with a single conduct, or the association of several conducts and a single factor [4,5,[14][15][16][17], but not the background for these conducts, that is, previous beliefs and attitudes.…”

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Adaptation of Questionnaire about Aggressive Beliefs and Attitudes in Spanish Adolescents

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Quílez-Robres

2022

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Aggressive beliefs and attitudes are increasingly present in adolescents, and it can be argued that they are a prevalent feature of adolescence. Michel, Pace, Edun, Sawhney, and Thomas’s (2014) original thirty-item scale was later shortened to a more parsimonious eight-item scale (ABA-SF). This study addresses the adaptation and validation of the brief Aggressive Beliefs and Attitudes Scale to Spanish adolescents. The sample comprised a group of Spanish adolescents (N = 771, M age = 14.01 years). A total of two studies were undertaken: (1) the scale was translated into Spanish and its internal consistency, factorial structure and convergent validity were established; and (2) factorial analysis was undertaken to confirm the questionnaire. The results yielded high scores for internal consistency, reliability (α = 0.82; Ω = 0.83) and convergent validity. The examination of the underlying nomological network revealed links with positive and negative feelings, anxiety and aggression. According to the Exploratory Factorial Analysis (EFA), the aggregate variance of the factors in the scale was 65.814%, indicating that they can explain variations in aggression levels in adolescents. For its part, the Factorial Confirmatory Analysis (FCA) confirmed the match between the translation and the model, leading to a sustainable model composed by the three factors identified and eight items: χ2 (17) = 30.693; p < 0.001; χ2/gL = 1.805; CFI = 0.968; NFI = 0.837; TLI = 0.944; RMSEA = 0.060, IC del 95% (0.048–0.072). The short scale is easy to understand and quick to complete and is thus considered a useful instrument to assess aggression levels in adolescents.

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Adaptation of Questionnaire about Aggressive Beliefs and Attitudes in Spanish Adolescents

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2022

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The challenges of mental health in Chilean university students

Beroíza-Valenzuela

2024

Front. Public Health

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Mental health is a crucial issue in Chile and worldwide, gaining even more relevance following social events in Chile in 2019, including the sociopolitical crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. In Chile, over 20% of adolescents experience mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and stress, with many going untreated due to limited access or the stigma associated with these issues. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this situation, with a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression. The university population is particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges due to the unique pressures of the academic environment, including increased academic demands and the acquisition of university-related behaviors that can negatively impact physical and mental health, with notable gender differences. Effectively addressing these issues is essential for ensuring the emotional and psychological well-being of university students. Specific policies and programs are needed to address the mental health needs of university adolescents and ensure that they have access to mental health services required to navigate the challenges of daily life. A methodology reflective of the essayistic approach guides this exploration, which is characterized by critical reflection and structured argumentation.

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Gender attitudes, school violence and well-being among Chilean adolescents

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Adaptation of Questionnaire about Aggressive Beliefs and Attitudes in Spanish Adolescents

Adaptation of Questionnaire about Aggressive Beliefs and Attitudes in Spanish Adolescents

The challenges of mental health in Chilean university students

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