Adolescents in the society L´adolescente nella societá SESSION 6

Adolescents in the societyL´adolescente nella societáSESSION 6Chairrman: G. Girad, S. Chiavetta

ATOCHA Project: results and future perspective Il Progetto Atocha: risultati e prospettive futureE. Panza

The adolescent and voluntary work L’adolescente e il volontariato L. R. Molinero, MD, PhD,

“Tell me what you smoke and I’ll tell you where you’ll end”: tobacco, cannabis and adolescents

“Dimmi cosa fumi e ti dirò come finirai”: tabacco, cannabis e adolescenti

J. C. Suris Granell

The adolescent in the Arabic culture L’adolescente nella cultura arabaSoliman

The adolescent and voluntary work L’adolescente e il volontariato L. R. Molinero, MD, PhD,

Our solidarity with Chile !!!

The adolescent and volunteer workVoluntary works and others activities in our society

The adolescent and volunteer work

Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and others voluntary activities are:

Every day, more importants

Every day, more frecuents Every day, more activits Every day, more necesarys

The adolescent and volunteer work Why our Society

need voluntary work?:

Because goverments can´t pay attention all people in need.

And, because we need your testimony for our positive philosofy of life

Daniel Goleman. "Emotional Intelligence", 1995.


Reasons of volunteers works:

Eficiencie Ethical positions to

social problems …

Adolescents and volunteer work

Internal motivations: Satisfaction, Self-realization Empathy…

External motivations: Social recognizance…

Positive emotions

Motivations Functional Teory (Clary y Snyder, 1991).


Positive emotions

To feel wellTo resist adversity

Provides friendship and loveand undo the effects of negative emotions

Frederickson BL and Joiner T. Positive emotions trigger upward spirals toward emotional well-being. Psycological Science, 13, 172-175. 2002

The adolescent and volunteer workB. Fredrickson (2002), Seligman, 2003 (Positive Psychology

Negative emotions

Anger, fear, ansiety…

Defence mechanism

Positive emotions

Happiness, good humor, satisfaction …

Altruistic behavior

Frederickson BL and Joiner T. Positive emotions trigger upward spirals toward emotional well-being. Psycological Science, 13, 172-175. 2002


Survival

Altruistic behavior

Maslow Pyramide and volunteers works

Volunteers works and

Other similar activities

Positive emotions


Sort of Spanish adolescents (J Elzo, 2000)

Antisystem-violents 5% Altruist-Engaged 12% Free-enjoy 24% Social shy 28% Establisment-illustrated 29%

Altruistic behavior


Youth, Solidarity and Volunteer Work TABLES OF RESULTS

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3rd survey 2006 TABLES OF RESULTS

“Youth, Solidarity and Volunteer

Work” INJUVE study EJ114

The adolescent and volunteer work 3rd survey 2006

TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE SAMPLE”YOUTH, SOLIDARITY AND VOLUNTEER WORK”

Scope National Universe Spanish population of both sexes, aged 15 to

29. Sample size 1475 interviews Affixation Proportional Sampling points 157 municipalities and 42 provinces


Sample procedures

Multi-stage, divided into strata, selecting the primary sample units (municipalities) and the secondary units (sections) with a probability according to its size, and the last units (individuals), through random routes and sex and age quotas.

The strata have been formed by combining the 17 autonomous communities with the size of the habitat, which is divided into 7 categories: below or equal than 2,000 inhabitants; from 2,001 to 10,000; from 10,001 to 50,000; from 50,001 to 100,000; from 100,001 to 400,000; from 400,001 to 1,000,000, and over 1,000,000

inhabitants.

The surveys have been done following a personal interview system at home.


Sampling error In the simple random sampling, with a

confidence coefficient of 95.5% (two sigma) and P = Q, the real sampling error is ±2.6 %.

Dates 10 - 18 June 2006

Field work: Centre for Sociological Research (CIS)


CONTENTS:P1. Some solidarity actions done by young people such as: - giving blood; - giving money to countries or people who need it, - dedicating some hours of their spare time to an

activity towards helping others.

P2. Support to underdeveloped countries - 0.7% GDPP3. Opinion about solving problems in their country firstP5. Evolution of social inequalities in Spain and in the worldP8. Definition of solidarity…

The adolescent and volunteer work 3rd survey 2006 Never

94%


Nunca55%


Nunca70%


Agree81%


Agree57%


Social injustice

42%


Increase45%


Increase60%

The adolescent and volunteer work 3rd survey 2006 Indeed and

Quite so87%

The adolescent and volunteer work 3rd survey 2006 Indeed and

Quite so95%

The adolescent and volunteer work 3rd survey 2006 Indeed

and Quite so95%

HealthDisableDrug addictsChildrens3th WorldEcology

9 %

In the last year 90%

34%

I have no time

I havenot

thoughtabout it seriously

No, I have never done

it79%

Yes 35%

No,69%

NO57%

P25. Out of the following motivations that one may have to do volunteer work, what importance what you award to each one of them: a lot, Quite a lot, Not a lot, None of all?

A lot and quite a lot

60%

P25. Out of the following motivations that one may have to do volunteer work, what importance what you award to each one of them: a lot, Quite a lot, Not a lot, None of all?

A lot andquite a lot80%

No,50%

Conclusions

YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOLIDARITY 1.1 DEFINITION O SOLIDARITY

MOST OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE (52%) AGREE WITH THE STATEMENT “SOLIDARITY IS TAKING OTHERS INTO ACCOUNT”


MOST OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE INTERVIEWED (83%) DECLARE TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES ABOUT COUNTRIES AND PEOPLE IN NEED.

YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOLIDARITY 1.2. SOLIDARITY PRACTICES

SOLIDARITY PRACTICES ARE MORE FREQUENT AMONGST THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HIGHER SOCIO- ECONOMIC AND TRAINING LEVELS AND AMONGST THOSE WHO HAVE STUDIED IN RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS AND DECLARE

TO BE CATHOLICS

YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOLIDARITY 1.3. INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO SOLIDARITY

THE INSTITUTIONS THAT MAKE THE GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO SOLIDARITY, ACCORDING TO YOUNG PEOPLE, ARE, IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE, FAMILY, ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS, EDUCATION AL INSTITUTIONS AND FRIENDS

YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOLIDARITY 1..3. INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO SOLIDARITY

FOR MOST OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE (63%), THE EDUCATIONAL CENTRES CARRY OUT CORRECTLY THE TRAINING ON SOLIDARITY VALUES AND PRINCIPLES

II. YOUNG PEOPLE AND VOLUNTEER WORK2.1. Experience and aptitude for volunteer work

ALMOST A THIRD OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY SAY THEY HAVE EXPERIENCE IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: 10% COLLABORATES NOWADAYS AND 18% DOES NOT, ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE DONE BEFORE

II. YOUNG PEOPLE AND VOLUNTEER WORK 2.1. Experience and aptitude for volunteer work

THE PARTICIPATION IN VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS IS MORE FREQUENT AMONGST PEOPLE WHO HAVE HIGHER TRAINING AND SOCIO -ECONOMIC LEVELS


THE NUMBER OF POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS (THEY HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT

COLLABORATING) IS 42% OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER PARTICIPATED IN VOLUNTEER WORK


42% OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE ASKED SAY THERE ARE PEOPLE AMONGST THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS WHO COLLABORATE WITH VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS


YOUNG MEN PREFER AS VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES THOSE RELATED WITH ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT, WHILE WOMEN PREFER THOSE RELATED WITH SUPPORT AND HELP (YOUTH, HEALTH, OLD PEOPLE, ETC.)

II. YOUNG PEOPLE AND VOLUNTEER WORK 2.2. KNOWLEDGE AND IMAGE OF VOLUNTEER WORK

MOST OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE AND ESPECIALLY VOLUNTEERS THINK THEIR WORK MUST BE DONE IN AN ALTRUISTIC MANNER, WITHOUT RECEIVING ANY COMPENSATION FOR IT

III. YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOCIAL INEQUALITIES

3.1. PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL INEQUALITIES IN THE WORLD

TWO THIRDS OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN SPAIN THINK THAT THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN POOR AND RICH COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD ARE INCREASING

III. YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOCIAL INEQUALITIES3.1. PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL INEQUALITIES IN THE WORLD

MOST OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE (83%) ARE IN FAVOUR OF THE IDEA THAT SPAIN SHOULD GIVE 0.7% OF ITS GDP TO HELPING UNDERDEVELOPED COUNTRIES

III. YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOCIAL INEQUALITIES

3.2. PERCEPTION OF THE LEVEL OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL INEQUALITIES IN SPAIN THE GREATEST

LEVELS OF POVERTY IN OUR COUNTRY ARE PERCEIVED MOSTLY BY WOMEN AND BY PEOPLE WHO ARE BECOMING OLDER, AS WELL AS BY THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE A HIGHER LEVEL OF TRAINING

III. YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOCIAL INEQUALITIES 3.2. PERCEPTION OF THE LEVEL OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL INEQUALITIES IN SPAIN

THE SITUATION OF NECESSITY OF CERTAIN PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY IS ASSIGNED TO SOCIAL INJUSTICE (44%)


MOST OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE (51%) THINK THAT SOCIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN POOR AND RICH PEOPLE HAVE INCREASED IN OUR COUNTRY IN RECENT YEARS

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THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE IDENTIFIED WITH A CONCEPT OF SOLIDARITY BASED ON DIVIDING AND SHARING AND ON HELPING OTHERS ARE MORE WOMEN, YOUNG PEOPLE WHO IDEOLOGICALLY SUPPORT THE LEFT WING AND PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN URBAN SETTINGS

YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOLIDARITY 1.3. INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO SOLIDARITY AMONGST THE YOUNG

PEOPLE WHO TRUST MORE INSTITUTIONS AS ENTITIES PROMOTING SOLIDARITY, WE HAVE TO MENTION THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HIGHER TRAINING AND SOCIO -ECONOMIC LEVELS AND THOSE WHO DECLARE TO BE PRACTISING CATHOLICS

II. YOUNG PEOPLE AND VOLUNTEER WORK 2.2. KNOWLEDGE AND IMAGE OF VOLUNTEER WORK ALTHOUGH MOST OF

THE YOUNG PEOPLE ASKED AWARD QUITE A LOT OF IMPORTANCE TO VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES, THEY DO NOT SEE MANY VOLUNTEERS IN THEIR TOWNS AND CITIES


AMONGST THE PEOPLE WHO SAY SOCIAL INJUSTICE IS THE ORIGIN OF POVERTY FOR SOME FAMILIES, THERE ARE MORE WOMEN THAN MEN, PEOPLE WITH HIGHER LEVELS OF STUDIES, WITH A SPANISH NATIONALITY, PLACED ON THE LEFT (IDEOLOGICALLY SPEAKING) AND LIVING IN URBAN SETTINGS

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Adolescents in the society L´adolescente nella societá SESSION 6