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Life-span and Life-course Studies

Human development across the life course, including aging studies, life transitions, intergenerational relationships, life course epidemiology, and biographical research

4 papers in this specialization

Paperzilla Papers in Life-span and Life-course Studies

The Al generation gap: Are Gen Z students more interested in adopting generative Al such as ChatGPT in teaching and learning than their Gen X and millennial generation teachers?

Gen Z students show optimism towards using generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT for learning, while Gen X and millennial teachers express more caution and concerns about ethical implications and responsible use. Both groups acknowledge GenAI's potential to improve learning while emphasizing the need for guidelines and policies to manage its risks.

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s40561-023-00269-3.pdf

Jul 14, 11:21 AM

Physical activity practice and sports preferences in a group of Spanish schoolchildren depending on sex and parental care: a gender perspective

The study found that boys were more physically active than girls and preferred team/contact sports, while girls favored individual and artistic sports. Children cared for by their fathers were more likely to be physically active, suggesting a potential influence of paternal figures on activity levels.

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s12887-020-02229-z.pdf

Jul 14, 11:21 AM

Traditional dances in Spain. Bibliometric study based on high impact search engines

This study examined 224 articles published between 2012 and 2022, indexed in Web of Science, related to traditional Spanish dances. It found a predominance of flamenco as a research subject, with dance itself being a frequently studied area from interdisciplinary perspectives like history, ethnomusicology, and pedagogy.

Body percussion and traditional dances. The case of Ball dels Moretons in Mallorca

The "Ball dels Moretons," a traditional dance from Mallorca involving body percussion, could be a pedagogical resource for physical activity and music education. Learning occurs through singing and imitation, and the inclusion of girls is a recent development. More research is needed to validate the claimed educational benefits.