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The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between children exploratory behaviour and the quality of structural childcare and process in preschools. The study also examined how childcare quality affects the relationship between emotional wellbeing and exploratory behaviour. The sample comprised 206 children from 40 classrooms in 20 preschools, together with their teachers. The childrens age ranged between 37 and 64 months (M = 50.96, SD = 6.54). The results indicated that children cared for by more sensitive teachers engaged in more exploratory behavior. However, no moderating effect was found of teacher sensitivity on the positive relationship between exploratory behavior and wellbeing. Finally, some factors linked to the quality of structural childcare also influenced exploratory behavior, although to a lesser extent
El objetivo del presente trabajo consistió en examinar la relación entre la calidad del cuidado estructural y del proceso en las escuelas infantiles y la conducta de exploración, así como la influencia que ejerce la calidad del cuidado en la relación entre el bienestar emocional y la exploración infantil. En el estudio participaron 206 niños y niñas pertenecientes a 40 aulas de 20 escuelas infantiles de la Comunidad Autónoma del País Vasco, de edades comprendidas entre los 37 y los 64 meses (M = 50.96, DT = 6.54). Se contó también con la participación de 40 maestras, una por cada aula objeto de estudio. Los resultados pusieron de manifiesto que los niños y niñas que tenían maestras más sensibles mostraban una mayor exploración. Sin embargo, no se halló un efecto moderador de la sensibilidad sobre la relación positiva entre el bienestar emocional y la conducta de exploración. Por último, se observó que otras variables asociadas a la calidad estructural también influyen sobre la exploración infantil, aunque en menor medida
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Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Ensino Fundamental e Médio , Comportamento Exploratório , Comportamento Infantil/psicologia , Emoções , Cuidado da Criança/métodos , Educação Infantil/psicologia , Relações InterpessoaisRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Patients with asthma also tend to have anxiety and depression. These comorbidities may affect asthma control and quality of life. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of anxiety and depression on asthma control and quality of life. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study of asthma outpatients was conducted at two hospitals in the Basque Country (northern Spain). Data collected included sociodemographic variables, asthma symptoms, treatment, number of exacerbations, level of control, quality of life, presence of psychological morbidities, and level of physical activity. Spirometry was performed in accordance with the recommendations of the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery. RESULTS: Among 354 asthmatics, 77% had poor or partial control of their condition, 31% had anxiety alone, 2% had depression alone, and 10% had anxiety plus depression. Poor asthma control was associated with anxiety plus depression (odds ratio (OR): 3.61; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.05-12.41) as well as with female patients (OR: 1.85; 95% CI: 1.11-3.10). Anxiety had an independent effect on reduced quality of life across all domains; anxiety plus depression had an even greater effect. CONCLUSION: Among patients with asthma, anxiety and depression adversely affect asthma control and quality of life, raising the possibility that treating these psychological comorbidities could improve asthma control and quality of life.
