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Social and Educational Coexistence in Adolescents’ Perception in Current Social Problems through Networks

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  • Cristina Sánchez-Romero

    (Faculty of Education, National Distance Education University (UNED), 28040 Madrid, Spain)

  • Eva María Muñoz-Jiménez

    (International Doctoral School, National Distance Education University (UNED), 28040 Madrid, Spain)

Abstract

The use of social networks as a social and educational environment emphasizes an approach to social problems (bullying, cyberbullying, sexism, racism) that has emerged in today’s society. Social networks offer a unique opportunity to increase channels for communication and socialization. The aim of this study is to analyze the adolescents’ attitudes in sports practice in their extracurricular environment, and it highlights the importance of didactic communication as a tool for social cohesion to guarantee the interaction between adolescents. This objective has been evaluated through the “Sport and Social Integration. Survey on Secondary Schools in Italy” questionnaire. In this paper, we focus our attention on Section II to go deeper into the participants’ opinion on previously mentioned social problems. The methods of research for this study were conducted through a descriptive, inferential, quantitative, and ex post facto design. The sample consisted of 286 Italian adolescents aged between 12 and 15 years old. Results show that there are positive correlations in the following variables: gender and verbal, psychological, or physical violence (Bullying) (r = 0.260) (Sig. = 0.000); gender and threats, crimes, and persecutions through the Internet (Cyberbullying) (r = 0.226) (Sig. = 0.000); gender and discrimination against women (Sexism) (r = 0.133) (Sig. = 0.025). In conclusion, this article underlines the importance of investing more systematically in the effort to prevent bullying and digital inclusion from an early age for the critical use of mobile devices and social networks.

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  • Cristina Sánchez-Romero & Eva María Muñoz-Jiménez, 2021. "Social and Educational Coexistence in Adolescents’ Perception in Current Social Problems through Networks," Future Internet, MDPI, vol. 13(6), pages 1-11, May.
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