Oliver Ramos-Alvarez
University of Cantabria, SpainPresentation Title:
Relationship between the natural environment and emotional wellbeing in children
Abstract
The increase in mental health problems in the infant-juvenile population has placed the school and, especially, the subject of Physical Education (PE), as key spaces for the emotional development of students. The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of the competitive component in motor games on the emotional intensity experienced by Primary School students. A quasi-experimental design was used with 46 students (M = 10.87; SD= 0.75), divided into a control group (non- competitive games) and an experimental group (competitive games). The GES-C questionnaire, the 3x2 Achievement Goals Questionnaire and an ad hoc socio-demographic questionnaire were applied. Results showed that non-competitive games elicited higher intensity of positive emotions, while competitive games were associated with higher intensity of negative emotions, especially when students lost. In addition, differences were observed according to variables such as gender, predominant motor skill and parental physical activity. Nevertheless, both types of games generated relevant emotional experiences for the students' competence development. It is concluded that the balanced inclusion of competitive and non-competitive games in the didactic programme can favour a more complete emotional education. Likewise, it is recommended to prioritise non-competitive games when the aim is to generate a positive emotional climate and promote adherence to physical-sports practice.
Biography
Oliver Ramos has a PhD in Education. He has an extensive teaching career in non-university stages, work that he has combined with the University of Cantabria and health consultancy in the Government of Cantabria (Spain). She has published numerous works on education and health, participated in national and international research projects and is a member of different research groups.
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