Youth and social cohesion in times of the COVID pandemic: Most negatively affected? Most resilient?

Hartz, Carina; Dragolov, Georgi; Arant, Regina; Delhey, Jan; Unzicker, Kai; Boehnke, Klaus

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1036516

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“…However, the comments from some of the students clearly shows they are uncomfortable with the communication aspect of this jigsaw method. This is unsurprising following the lack of oral and social skill development following the COVID-19 pandemic (Hartz et al, 2023;Pierce et al, 2020). Driving communication amongst students may make them uncomfortable, but is salient in forensic science in order to enhance information regarding cases.…”

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Enhancing forensic science communication through the jigsaw method

Preece

2024

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Traditional didactic approaches often fall short in preparing students for real-world minutiae, such as scientific communication. After the pandemic, it is evident students are struggling with communication skills. However, the vital skill of communication is still pertinent in academia and the workplace. This study uses the jigsaw teaching method, inspired by the jigsaw puzzle concept, to enhance communication by organizing students into groups responsible for mastering specific aspects of a case study. Despite the jigsaw methods effectiveness in various educational settings, the integration of the method into the subject of forensic science, particularly in dissecting case studies, remains underexplored. In the study, a total of 86 forensic science students across three years of study were asked for feedback (using the Likert Scale) after studying a case using the jigsaw methodology. The students indicated a positive response overall, with an average rating of 4.01 out of 5 for the six questions asked based on improvement of their skills. Notably, students demonstrated better understanding of communication in forensic science, and acknowledged the method's contribution to improving peer communication in forensic science (average rating 4.09). Student comments highlight a generally positive experience, though concerns about group dynamics and engagement surfaced. Ultimately, the Jigsaw teaching method holds promise for elevating the quality of forensic science communication in the face of evolving challenges around student engagement. Incorporating the methodology into an assessment-based practice could be the way forward to help students overcome anxiety-inducing assessments, such as traditional oral presentations, as smaller groups are used within this methodology.

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Enhancing forensic science communication through the jigsaw method

Preece

2024

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“…Describing the pandemic as a dramatic period not only from a medical point of view but also from a philosophical point of view, the isolation generated in the collective consciousness questions about the future of humanity, the need for some anchors at a collective psychological level appeared (Amit et al, 2021;Cao et al, 2021;Gassen et al, 2021;Greenblatt-Kimron et al, 2023;Hartz et al, 2023;Islam et al, 2023;Izydorczak et al, 2022).…”

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Optimism As A Resource And Form Of Manifesting Positive Affectiveness In The Elderly And Young Adults Pre-Pandemic Vs Pandemic – Comparative Study

Moroianu,

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Moroianu

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The present study represents a meta-analysis carried out using the term optimism as a form of manifestation of positive affectivity from a double perspective, namely: reporting to two periods, pre-pandemic and pandemic and to two age categories, young adults and old people. Two types of psychological intervention factors were analyzed in the mentioned categories, in the pre-pandemic period, namely, a period of financial stability vs pre-pandemic financial instability, respectively, the spectrum of the pandemic generating anxiety, illness and death as markers of emotional balance. The meta-analysis indirectly quantified the interest in scientific research regarding optimism as a psychological resource, through the number of published articles related to this psychological variable. Material and method: The study is a comparative and cross-sectional meta-analysis of articles published in the PubMed database during 2008-2011, 2016-2019 and 2020-2023. Data processing was carried out using the Microsoft Excel application. Results: The comparative analysis between young people and the elderly ones regarding the studies published in the period 2008-2011 with the psychological variable "optimism" in their study shows a 15.65 times higher number of studies in terms of articles about seniors. Also, the comparative analysis of the number of studies published in the period 2008-2023 for the two age categories is clearly in favor of the elderly, the ratio being 1 to 12.8. It is possible that this fact is due to the greater addressability of the health systems of the elderly. The comparative analysis led to the conclusion that optimism as a form of manifestation of positive affectivity was studied more frequently in the third age patients being considered an important resource for them due to its attenuation with advancing age and by diminishing personal resources as a consequence of cognitive impairment and emotional lability. In young people, optimism is a psychological component present in a greater proportion and constitutes the premises of ecological emotional and cognitive manifestations. Conclusions: The meta-analysis revealed differences regarding research interest related to optimism as a manifestation of positive affectivity in relation to the periods studied and to the mentioned age categories. In relation to optimism per se, it represents an important resource at any age and it is dependent on a series of factors that are related to the period of life but also to the situational context, without discussing the personality type of the individual and a series of co-factors (transgenerational, educational, cultural, geographical, etc.).

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Youth and social cohesion in times of the COVID pandemic: Most negatively affected? Most resilient?

Cited by 2 publications

References 39 publications

Enhancing forensic science communication through the jigsaw method

Enhancing forensic science communication through the jigsaw method

Optimism As A Resource And Form Of Manifesting Positive Affectiveness In The Elderly And Young Adults Pre-Pandemic Vs Pandemic – Comparative Study

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