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Social Networks, Engagement and Resilience in University Students

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  • Elena Fernández-Martínez

    (SALBIS Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of León (Spain), 24071 León, Spain)

  • Elena Andina-Díaz

    (SALBIS Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of León (Spain), 24071 León, Spain)

  • Rosario Fernández-Peña

    (SALBIS Research Group, Department of Nursing, University of Cantabria (Spain), 39008 Santander, Spain)

  • Rosa García-López

    (SALBIS Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of León (Spain), 24071 León, Spain)

  • Iván Fulgueiras-Carril

    (SALBIS Research Group, Department of Nursing, University of Cantabria (Spain), 39008 Santander, Spain)

  • Cristina Liébana-Presa

    (SALBIS Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of León (Spain), 24071 León, Spain)

Abstract

Analysis of social networks may be a useful tool for understanding the relationship between resilience and engagement, and this could be applied to educational methodologies, not only to improve academic performance, but also to create emotionally sustainable networks. This descriptive study was carried out on 134 university students. We collected the network structural variables, degree of resilience (CD-RISC 10), and engagement (UWES-S). The computer programs used were excel, UCINET for network analysis, and SPSS for statistical analysis. The analysis revealed results of means of 28.61 for resilience, 2.98 for absorption, 4.82 for dedication, and 3.13 for vigour. The students had two preferred places for sharing information: the classroom and WhatsApp. The greater the value for engagement, the greater the degree of centrality in the friendship network among students who are beginning their university studies. This relationship becomes reversed as the students move to later academic years. In terms of resilience, the highest values correspond to greater centrality in the friendship networks. The variables of engagement and resilience influenced the university students’ support networks.

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  • Elena Fernández-Martínez & Elena Andina-Díaz & Rosario Fernández-Peña & Rosa García-López & Iván Fulgueiras-Carril & Cristina Liébana-Presa, 2017. "Social Networks, Engagement and Resilience in University Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-16, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:14:y:2017:i:12:p:1488-:d:121101
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    1. Shu-Man Chang & Yung-Hsiu Lin & Chi-Wei Lin & Her-Kun Chang & Ping Pete Chong, 2014. "Promoting Positive Psychology Using Social Networking Sites: A Study of New College Entrants on Facebook," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(5), pages 1-12, April.
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    1. Carsten Müller & Kareem El-Ansari & Walid El Ansari, 2022. "Cross-Sectional Analysis of Mental Health among University Students: Do Sex and Academic Level Matter?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-14, October.
    2. Blanca Rosa García-Rivera & Ignacio Alejandro Mendoza-Martínez & Jorge Luis García-Alcaraz & Jesús Everardo Olguín-Tiznado & Claudia Camargo Wilson & Mónica Fernanda Araníbar & Pedro García-Alcaraz, 2022. "Influence of Resilience on Burnout Syndrome of Faculty Professors," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(2), pages 1-19, January.
    3. Yasuhiro Kotera & Freya Tsuda-McCaie & Ann-Marie Edwards & Divya Bhandari & Geraldine Maughan, 2021. "Self-Compassion in Irish Social Work Students: Relationships between Resilience, Engagement and Motivation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-13, August.
    4. Cristina Liébana-Presa & Elena Andina-Díaz & María-Mercedes Reguera-García & Iván Fulgueiras-Carril & David Bermejo-Martínez & Elena Fernández-Martínez, 2018. "Social Network Analysis and Resilience in University Students: An Approach from Cohesiveness," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(10), pages 1-13, September.

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