Social Education Research Articles

Examining Energy Poverty among Vulnerable Women-Led Households in Urban Housing before and after COVID-19 Lockdown: A Case Study from a Neighbourhood in Madrid, Spain

People with lower incomes often live in homes with poor thermal properties, making it difficult for them to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. This vulnerability is closely related to the quality and maintenance of housing, which negatively affects indoor environmental comfort, especially in terms of energy usage, having an impact on health and well-being. Studying energy poverty from a qualitative perspective allows us to delve deeper into the experience of these people. A qualitative study was carried out through a case study of women in a situation of household vulnerability and energy poverty. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five women-led households and two key informants before and after the COVID-19 confinement, in one of the most vulnerable neighbourhoods of Madrid. Unveiling the complexity of this topic, three categories were identified: household composition and economic resources, perception and proposals for household improvements, and household health and well-being. Furthermore, the results suggest that reliance on inefficient solutions such as electric radiators or butane-cylinder heaters for space heating in winter (more affordable in the short term, but unsustainable in the long one) shows evidence of energy precariousness, which, together with other poor housing conditions and users’ behaviours, impact clearly on health, generating or worsening chronic diseases. Research in vulnerable populations requires interventions beyond visibility, supported by key informants. Social workers and educators are essential to improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable people; however, they need social policies and adequate intervention plans and strategies to support and make their efforts effective.

Statewide Community College Promise Programs: An Event History Analysis

ABSTRACT Between the 2014 adoption of the Tennessee Promise Act and 2019, 16 states enacted their own statewide promise program policies making community college tuition free for numerous students. In this study, we sought to determine which state-level factors predicted the adoption of a statewide promise program policy. Using data from 2013 to 2019, we conducted an event history analysis to identify state-level political, economic, social, and higher education system conditions that predicted promise program policy adoption. Partisan control of state government, total state population, percentage of state population identified as white, and percentage of state appropriations allocated to community colleges were associated with statewide promise program policy adoption. Our findings suggest that there is no single factor or grand narrative that results in promise program policy adoption. Instead, the results highlight the complexities within the policymaking process.

Instillation Of Pancasila Values Through Social Science Education

This research was to analyze the instillation of Pancasila values through social sciences education which has an important role in instilling Pancasila values in students. Social studies learning materials such as history, geography, economics and sociology are full of the noble values of Pancasila such as divinity, humanity, unity, democracy and justice. Instilling Pancasila values can be done through various learning strategies that actively involve students, such as group discussions, simulations, case studies, and learning projects that contain Pancasila values. The use of interesting and contextual learning media can also increase understanding and internalization of Pancasila values. Social studies teachers act as role models in implementing Pancasila values. The involvement of parents and the community is also very important in supporting the installation of Pancasila values in the school environment. By effectively integrating Pancasila values in social studies learning, it is hoped that students will not only gain academic knowledge, but also build character in accordance with the noble values of the Indonesian nation. The findings of this research are useful for social studies teachers or lecturers to explore how to instill Pancasila values through social studies education, so that students truly have the spirit of Pancasila to apply it in everyday life.

Ageism toward older adults among social education students: the impact of a photovoice program

ABSTRACT This study describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a photovoice program for Social Education students from a Polytechnic University in Portugal. The program was named ‘Ageism in Perspective’ and developed over six sessions during one semester. The design was based on principles of the original photovoice methodology, along with previous experiences of photovoice as an active and experiential learning methodology in higher education. Implementation included theoretical-pedagogical and ethical activities about the methodology (photovoice) and the topic under exploration (ageism). It went practically-technologically through the process of taking and presenting photographs in the group/classes, ending with a seminar and exhibition open to the community to share the main findings. Evaluation included a pre-posttest approach using the Negative Stereotypes Toward Aging Questionnaire (CENVE) and a final focus group addressing students’ overall experience with the program, the photovoice approach, and the impact on their perspectives about ageism. Participants (n = 45; mean age of 21.1, SD 4.1) were students of the second year in the degree course of Social Education. There was a statistically significant decrease in the CENVE score between the pre (30.1 ± 7.3) and the post (21.5 ± 4.0) test, meaning lower stereotypes after the program. Emerging themes from the focus group thematic analysis were (i) I am more willing to interact with older adults; (ii) Photovoice booster multiple perspectives and reflexivity; (iii) Becoming aware that ageism exists (even in myself). Findings suggest that photovoice is a good pedagogical tool to address students’ stereotypes about older adults, which should be as important as addressing the syllabus content.

Developing Learning Innovation of Digital Open Badge in Social Studies to Enhance Citizenship Characteristics of Secondary School Students

This study aims to synthesize theories and concepts related to educational management, personality traits, and citizenship characteristics evident in the education systems of the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Singapore, and Thailand; to develop an innovative model of open-badge digital social education to enhance the cultivation of citizenship characteristics among high school students in Chiang Mai; and to study the results of developing digital badge innovations to enhance the development of students’ personality traits and citizenship characteristics in the educational innovation area of Chiang Mai province. A mixed-method approach is employed in order to synthesize the universal core values that ensure societal peace within diverse communities from the curricula of the five countries. When comparing the results with the Thai context, it becomes apparent that the Thai curriculum still lacks precise definitions of “universal core values” and activities that instill these core values. Through purposive sampling, this study extracts the necessary values from the opinions of involved personnel and pilot schools in the Education Sandbox program in Chiang Mai. The results suggest that ten core values need to be addressed firmly in the Digital Open Badge learning innovation and guidelines for both in-class and out-of-class activities. The citizenship characteristics platform and guidelines in social studies are designed based on the 5Ts Action Learning model with 40 hours of observation. The outcomes demonstrate that overall satisfaction with the curriculum is high. Notable changes from interviews and observations indicate that responsibility and cooperation are the most significant changes in students’ character traits. These traits are expressed mostly at the individual level (35.02%), followed by the family level (29.39%), the community level (22.62%), and lastly, the global level (12.97%).

The interplay of social support and education on diabetes knowledge: a focus on Korean American women

ABSTRACT Objective Although diabetes is one of the leading causes of death among Korean Americans, the levels and predictors of diabetes knowledge in this group have not been sufficiently reported. This study aimed to (1) describe the level of diabetes knowledge of Korean immigrant women in the U.S. and (2) examine whether there is an interaction effect between social support and education on diabetes knowledge. Design This study conducted a cross-sectional survey design. The sample included 227 Korean immigrant women living in the southeast region of the U.S. The fourteen items of the Diabetes Knowledge Test were used to assess the diabetes knowledge level of Korean American women. A multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the interaction effect between social support and education on diabetes knowledge. Results Only 6% of the participants presented a good diabetes knowledge level, 12.5% had a poor level, and the majority (81.5%) had a moderate level. We found a significant interaction effect between social support and education on diabetes knowledge. The highest diabetes knowledge was observed when individuals with a lower education level had higher social support. Conclusion Future health practices and policies may focus on increasing knowledge among Korean American women with lower education levels and lower social support. Implementing peer-led initiatives can enhance diabetes knowledge and encourage better self-care practices within the community.

Project Based Learning (PjBL) Oriented Textbook to Increase Student Creativity

The learning process that takes place so far has yet to maximize and encourage students' thinking skills and learning creativity. This can be seen from the learning process of social studies education courses, which tends to use approaches that do not maximize the development of student creativity. This study aims to create teaching materials in the form of teaching books for social studies education courses oriented to project-based learning and see the potential effect on student creativity. The subjects in this study amounted to 45 students and involved three types of experts: material experts, design experts and linguists. This type of research is development research, with the development model used as the ASSURE model modified with formative evaluation from Tessmer. The data collection methods used in this research are tests, questionnaires, observation techniques, and interviews using instruments in the form of questionnaire sheets and tests with essay forms. After collecting the data, they were analyzed using descriptive qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods like n-gain. The main results of this study indicate that the project-based Learning-oriented textbook products developed meet the criteria of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. So, the product of the Project-based learning-oriented Social Studies Education course textbook developed is valid, practical, and effective in increasing student creativity. This research makes a meaningful contribution to the field of education, especially in developing project-oriented teaching materials.

The paradoxes of social justice education: Experiences of LGBTQ+ social justice educational intervention facilitators.

The paradoxes of social justice education: Experiences of LGBTQ+ social justice educational intervention facilitators.

Pergeseran dan Pemertahanan Bahasa Daerah Pengrajin Kayu di Kabupaten Tegal

This research examines the maintenance and shift of Javanese and other regional languages among wood craftsmen in Tegal Regency, Indonesia. Regional languages are integral to cultural identity, and their retention or shift reflects broader social and cultural dynamics. Using a qualitative case study approach, data was collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The study employs thematic analysis to provide an in-depth understanding of language use patterns. Findings reveal a linguistic dualism in the community. While Indonesian dominates formal situations, reflecting adaptation to broader communication needs, Javanese and other regional languages prevail in daily interactions, indicating the continuity of local cultural traditions. This language shift and maintenance are influenced by social context, education, and work environment factors. The study contributes to our understanding of language ecology in multilingual Indonesian contexts, drawing on Fishman's domain analysis. It highlights how communities navigate between national and regional languages, adapting to different communication needs while preserving cultural identity. These findings have implications for language policy and cultural preservation efforts in Indonesia, particularly in balancing national unity with linguistic diversity.

Kurikulárne ukotvenie predmetu občianska náuka a výchova v období prvej Československej republiky (1918 – 1938)

The paper systematically maps the development of the curriculum for the subject of civics education in the Czechoslovak Republic from the tendencies leading to its creation to the form of the definitive curriculum in 1933. This area has not yet been significantly retracted in Slovakia. The main research interest is oriented not only on the curriculum, but also on related archival documents and monographs, which provide information on both the legislative frameworks and the school realities of the time (the approach to the application of the curriculum in the didactic framework). In the case of curricula for municipal (folk) and civic (bourgeois) schools, the focus is on observational criteria such as the position of the subject in the system and its objectives, the hourly allocation, the organisation of teaching, the instructions for teachers, the binding content (thematic concept) and the ideological platform, which make it possible to understand what transformations the various versions of the curriculum have been carried out, under what influence and with what results. Overall, this represents a set of information suitable for in-depth content analysis, supported in places by links to the current state of the curriculum. A comparative approach is applied to identify positive and negative elements in the changing versions of the curriculum. This also reflects the aim of the research – document the development as comprehensively as possible, using the above-mentioned methodology, and to link it to the current state of the curriculum for social studies education. The resulting findings are summarized in the final evaluation.

Urban children at risk of violence: A qualitative study of experiences of parents, teachers, and service providers of collaborative support.

Children who are at risk of involvement in violence need assistance from multisector agencies such as social services, law enforcement, health, and education. The aim of this study was to understand the perceptions and experiences of parents, teachers, and service providers (i.e., counselors, psychologists, paralegals, and social workers) on collaborative support for children at risk of violence in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Twenty-four structured interviews were conducted with ten parents whose children were victims of sexual or physical abuse or were involved in substance abuse and theft and have received support from the Integrated Service Center for the Empowerment of Women and Children in Banda Aceh, Indonesia; ten service providers; and four teachers who either worked with the concerned children or knew them. Using a thematic analysis approach, the data was systematically coded and analyzed to identify important themes. Most parents who sought help or support from governmental agencies were referred by other service providers or recommended by relatives or friends. Parents hesitated to discuss their children's problems with the teachers, worrying about stigma, particularly for sexual abuse victims. The school's lack of collaboration with external agencies was consistent with the teacher's claim that they seldom work with other agencies outside of school, resulting in a siloed system of care. It can be concluded that the biggest barrier to communication and coordination among parents, teachers, and service providers is the parents' and service providers' lack of willingness and confidence to work with teachers. Clear policies are needed to establish a cross-institutional linkage structure that promotes shared responsibilities.

Cultural Imperatives on Indigenous Kinship Care among the Poumai Naga Tribe in Manipur, India

The increasing scale of human suffering in the world caused by disasters, wars, violence, conflicts, old age problems and other physical ailments has led to a high demand for care providers. Similarly, the demand for care providers in India is no different and arises from poverty, violence, communal riots, ethnic conflicts, development-induced displacements or climate change disasters. The problem of care has penetrated even into the domain of the private life of the family. Social practices associated with caring are highly valued in the sociocultural milieu. It is a new way of thinking about care that can be incorporated into the conception of social pedagogy. This study highlights the absence of intimate parental care due to many sociopolitical circumstances, which creates a vacuum in fostering early childhood care. The objectives were to determine the dilemmas faced by care providers in the limited resources division between their own and their kin’s child and the invisible social stigma associated with the tag of orphans. Kinship care practices among the indigenous Poumai Naga tribe involve alternative relational care to institutional care for children. The descriptive research design involved in-depth interviews with the elders, care receivers and care providers in the community. The article concludes that relational bonds, rather than obligatory senses, are the guiding factor for keeping children with them despite hardships and natural allure of sending them to institutional care.

Fair Wage: An Analysis of Executive Compensation Through the Lens of Catholic Social Teaching

Fair Wage: An Analysis of Executive Compensation Through the Lens of Catholic Social Teaching

Employment at Will and Roman Catholic Social Teachings: A Study of Employment Praxis in America

Employment at Will and Roman Catholic Social Teachings: A Study of Employment Praxis in America

Personal growth of social educators in the age of information technology

Personal growth of social educators in the age of information technology

Motivating Factors to the Success of Youth Enterprise Startups: A Study of Nepali Enterprises

Youth entrepreneurship emphasizes enterprising qualities such as initiative, innovation, creativity, and risk-taking in the work environment using appropriate knowledge and skills necessary for success in a given environment and culture. The research work is expected to provide a breakthrough in studying youth-centric entrepreneurial and new venture creation efforts as the majority of studies put youth and adult entrepreneurs with substantial experience and exposure into the same basket. The objective of this study is to assess the impact of entrepreneur’s exposure, government entrepreneurial policy and support, banking/ finance accessibility, risk propensity, and family and social support, training and education on the motivation of youth enterprise startup. The study is based on descriptive and analytical research design. Data was collected in Kathmandu Valley through structured questionnaire from 140 respondents which includes various entrepreneurs from Kathmandu Valley. The study used convenience sampling technique for the selection of sample respondents. Various statistical tests such as Karl Pearson’s correlation, and regression analysis were conducted to analyze the data with the help of statistical software SPSS. It was found that entrepreneurial exposure and training and education are the significant factors impacting the motivation of youth entrepreneurship startups. The youth startups seem particularly vulnerable to failure due to the lack of motivation and support and a conducive environment. Moreover, the skill set of conducting interaction of business ideas is an added advantage that comes as a result of entrepreneurial exposure and is key for the success of youth enterprise startups and further implied to government and managerial perspectives.

Analyzing Research Trends and Future Directions in Entrepreneurship Education with a Bibliometric approach

This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the literature on entrepreneurship education, examining research trends, thematic clusters, research opportunities, and author collaboration from 2014 to 2018. Utilizing VOSviewer, the study identifies key themes and shifts in academic focus over the years, with an emphasis on topics such as entrepreneurial mindset, innovation, social entrepreneurship education, gender dynamics, and self-efficacy. The analysis highlights the central role of entrepreneurship education within the broader educational discourse and its integration into higher education frameworks. Notable research clusters led by influential scholars such as Alain Fayolle and Harry Matlay are mapped, revealing strong internal collaborations and suggesting potential for increased cross-disciplinary research. The findings underscore the need for interdisciplinary approaches, the integration of technology in educational practices, and the development of inclusive programs tailored to diverse demographics. This study provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers aiming to enhance the effectiveness and reach of entrepreneurship education.

Social Inequality in the Movie Fantastic Mr. Fox

This research examined social inequality and the resulting conflicts in the movie "Fantastic Mr. Fox." The objectives were to identify and analyze the portrayal of social inequality within the film using Max Weber’s theory of social stratification. Using descriptive qualitative method, the study involved detailed analysis of the movie script to uncover these themes. The findings revealed that the farmers, representing the upper class, oppress the animal community, which symbolizes the lower class. This dynamic led to various conflicts, highlighting the struggles and resistance of the underprivileged against the powerful. Film analysis demonstrated how animated films can reflect real-world social hierarchies. In conclusion, the research provided a deeper understanding of the use of popular media to comment on societal issues and emphasizes the importance of empathy and collective action to address inequality. This study contributes to the field by showcasing the potential of animated films as tools for social commentary and education. This study highlights the capacity of animated films to serve as effective mediums for social critique, urging viewers to recognize and challenge societal inequalities. The findings underscore the necessity for empathy and collective action in addressing systemic oppression

THE STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME LAZINESS IN LEARNING SOCIAL STUDIES IN UNIVERSITY

This discussion focuses on social studies education at the tertiary level, with an emphasis on challenges and strategies to overcome laziness in learning. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study at the college. The research involved two lecturers as well as 30 students from the college. The results showed variations in students' interest and engagement with social studies subjects, with some students showing high interest, while others were less interested. The lecturers used various strategies to increase students' interest, such as relating the material to everyday life, using learning media such as videos and interactive technology, and involving students in practical activities such as group projects. The findings also show that many students feel bored and lazy with monotonous and less interactive teaching methods, so they tend to lose interest in learning. The implication of this study is the need to continuously innovate in teaching approaches to maintain students' interest and maximize the potential of social studies learning at the tertiary level.

Intercultural mediation and the state’s surveillance of motherhood: contradictions disclosing coloniality of relationships, racialisation, and emotional control

ABSTRACT In recent decades, there has been an increase in the practice of intercultural mediation in Spain. In different fields such as social work, education, and health, institutions involved the figure of the mediator in both public and private organisations as reflecting inclusion programmes. This paper is based on interviews with intercultural mediators interacting with young mothers without a residence permit in Spain. It examines the contradictory and tense position of the mediator and pays attention to a hierarchical and colonial listening displayed during the intercultural mediation, exposing the coloniality of relationships, racialisation and emotional control. Mediators find themselves between mothers and social workers. They can be seen as occupying two ends of the power spectrum. However, the mediator has less recognition amongst professionals in the field of social work. During interventions, the mediators are closer to the mothers since they also intervene as interpreters with a common linguistic background; they have a migrant experience themselves, and they try to build trust with the mothers, despite being seen as institutional figures. Simultaneously, from their less recognised position within the organisations, they negotiate the social workers’ understanding of mothers’ vulnerability, which could bring them into conflict with the institutions.