Alejandra Barreiro

Prof. Dr. Alejandra Barreiro

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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 January 2017 in Comunicar
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DÁDavid Álvarez-García
David Álvarez-García
ABAlejandra Barreiro
Alejandra Barreiro
José NúñezJosé Núñez
José Núñez
The objective of the present work is to analyse the prevalence of cyber-aggression and cyber-victimization among adolescents in Asturias (Spain) and to identify possible gender differences. To this end, 3,175 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years were randomly selected from the student population attending compulsory secondary education in Asturias and assessed. They completed three self-reported tests: an ad hoc questionnaire on sociodemographic data and communication technologies management; the “Cyber-aggression Questionnaire for Adolescents” (CYBA), to assess how frequently adolescents acknowledge having exercised various cyber-aggressive behaviours in the previous three months; and the “Cyber-victimization Questionnaire for Adolescents” (CYVIC), to assess how frequently adolescents acknowledge having been a victim of various types of cyber-aggression in the previous three months. The results obtained show a high variation in prevalence based on the type of cyber-aggression or cyber-victimization analysed. Verbal cyber-aggression and online exclusion are more common than impersonation and visual cyber-aggression. There are generally no statistically significant differences between boys and girls. When differences do appear, boys generally tend to be more aggressive than girls, while girls are more likely to be victims. However, these differences are either small or very small. The implications of these results for future research and educational treatment of the problem are discussed. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivos analizar la prevalencia de la ciberagresión y la cibervictimización entre adolescentes en Asturias (España) e identificar posibles diferencias de género. Para ello, fueron evaluados 3.175 adolescentes, de 12 a 18 años, seleccionados aleatoriamente de entre la población de estudiantes de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria de Asturias. Se aplicaron tres autoinformes: un cuestionario «ad hoc» sobre datos sociodemográficos y manejo de tecnologías de comunicación; el «Cuestionario de Ciberagresión para Adolescentes» (CYBA), para evaluar con qué frecuencia el adolescente evaluado reconoce haber ejercido diferentes conductas de ciberagresión durante los últimos tres meses; y el «Cuestionario de Cibervictimización para adolescentes» (CYVIC), para evaluar con qué frecuencia el adolescente reconoce haber sido víctima de diferentes tipos de ciberagresión en los últimos tres meses. Los resultados obtenidos muestran una prevalencia muy variable en función del tipo de ciberagresión o cibervictimización analizado. La ciberagresión verbal y la exclusión online son más habituales que la suplantación y la ciberagresión visual. Por lo general, no existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre chicos y chicas. En los casos en que existen, la tendencia general es que los chicos son más agresores que las chicas y las chicas más víctimas que los chicos, si bien las diferencias son pequeñas o muy pequeñas. Se discuten las implicaciones de estos resultados para la investigación futura y el tratamiento educativo del problema.

2 February 2024 in Behavioral Sciences
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PSPatricia Solís
Patricia Solís
Sara Real CastelaoSara Real Castelao
Sara Real Castelao
ABAlejandra Barreiro
Alejandra Barreiro
This systematic review examines mental health in university students with disabilities, focusing on increasing prevalence and associated challenges. Following the PRISMA protocol for study selection and analysis, it aims to analyze problem prevalence and risk factors, explore support strategies and available resources, and identify gaps and areas for improvement in care and access to mental health services for disabled university students. This review includes 16 articles that met the established criteria. The findings reveal higher mental health issue prevalence in these students compared to non-disabled peers, highlighting the need for specific, tailored interventions. Improvement areas in general inclusion measures to prevent high-risk situations and intervention responses to discomfort and existing mental health problems are discussed. The importance of a holistic approach to ensure their overall well-being and academic success in an inclusive educational environment is emphasized.

20 December 2024 in Cogent Education
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PSPatricia Solís
Patricia Solís
ABAlejandra Barreiro
Alejandra Barreiro
MRM. Rodríguez-Correa
M. Rodríguez-Correa
EDE. Delgado-Rico
E. Delgado-Rico
Sara Real CastelaoSara Real Castelao
Sara Real Castelao

3 March 2026 in Disabilities
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PSPatricia Solís
Patricia Solís
ABAlejandra Barreiro
Alejandra Barreiro
IPIrlanda Armijos Porozo
Irlanda Armijos Porozo
Sara Real CastelaoSara Real Castelao
Sara Real Castelao
Educational inclusion remains a global challenge, with teachers’ attitudes toward disability being crucial for the implementation of inclusive classroom practices. This study compares the attitudes toward disability of 252 teachers from Spain and Ecuador, two countries whose educational systems promote inclusion but differ in the maturity of their legislative and institutional frameworks. The aim was to examine cross-national differences in attitudes and analyze how personal and professional variables relate to these attitudes. A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional design was used. Data were collected through an online administration of the Attitudes Toward Persons with Disabilities Scale, Form G via non-probabilistic. The instrument assesses five attitudinal dimensions: capacity assessment, rights recognition, personal involvement, generic rating, and role assumption. Results showed that Spanish teachers reported significantly more positive attitudes than Ecuadorian teachers in all dimensions except role assumption. Among sociodemographic and professional variables, only Early Childhood Education training and prior experience working with individuals with disabilities consistently correlated with more favorable attitudes, while age and teaching experience demonstrated weak and inconsistent associations across countries. These findings underscore the influence of cultural, educational, and institutional contexts on teachers’ attitudes toward disability and highlight the need to reinforce both initial and ongoing preparation in inclusive education. Strengthening structured practicum experiences, socio-emotional competencies, and inclusion-focused coursework may contribute to more positive attitudes, while adapting training policies and inclusive practices to each country’s cultural characteristics is essential for effective and sustainable implementation.