Marta Garcia-Molsosa
Biographic Data
| ID | 3558214 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Marta Garcia-Molsosa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Marta |
| FAMILY NAME | Garcia-Molsosa |
| SIGNATURE | GARCIA-MOLSOSA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universitat de Girona |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7622-6813 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Student participation and school democracy: A theoretical–conceptual contribution from practice in five secondary schools in Spain
The importance of incorporating student participation in school life as a fundamental pillar of education for democratic citizenship has been emphasised in academic literature and political agendas in recent decades. However, further research is required to better understand and analyse young people’s experience of democracy in schools. Adopting a qualitative approach, this study aims to enrich and develop the theoretical model of school democrac…
A Multilevel Analysis of the Correlates of School Engagement in Adolescents in Residential Care
The aspirations of children at risk of dropping out of school: Do engagement and school satisfaction play a mediating role? / Aspiraciones de los alumnos en riesgo de abandono escolar: posible papel m…
This article aims to explore the relationships between demographics, school engagement and school satisfaction in explaining the aspirations of children at risk of Early Leaving from Education and Training (ELET). Data were gathered through a self-administered questionnaire given to 681 children (aged 11 to 18) participating in an extracurricular support programme for students at risk in Barcelona. Chi-squared variance tests, the Kruskal-Wallis t…
Children’s views on the conceptualisation of gender-based violence in Spain
This article addresses the issue of gender-based violence – specifically male violence against women – through the perspective of children, highlighting the need for their involvement in the prevention and detection of such violence. The study explores children’s views on the conceptualisation of gender-based violence and feminist arguments, and identifies groups of children with similar positions – either recognising or denying gender-based viol…
Pathways to Permanency: A Systematic Review of Factors Associated with Family Reunification After Foster Care
Expectations and Concerns of Adoptive Families of Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is considered a condition that persists throughout life in people who have been exposed to alcohol during the gestation period. During the different stages of their lives, individuals with FASD face different challenges and adversities that—without the right resources and strategies—can contribute to having a negative impact on them and their families. The aim of the current study is to gather the experience…
Is Detecting Gender-Based Violence Part of Teachers’ Work
Schools could play a role in detecting gender-based violence at home, but some difficulties are detected by literature, including teachers' anxieties and distress. The aim of this study is to analyze teachers' perceptions and beliefs about their role, and what obstacles they perceive in detecting these situations. 322 teachers from 86 schools answered a questionnaire. The results show that students do not tend to communicate these situations, and…
Fiscal cuts in education and their effects: Politicising learned helplessness as a disciplinary technology in education leaders in Catalonia. An exploratory research study
The paper aims to explore how head teachers and other education service leaders and their teams have been experiencing shifts in their identities during the last decade of education cuts in Catalonia (Spain), and the possible effects during the current COVID-19 crisis on educational leaders. Our exploratory hypothesis covers the crisis years (2008–2015) and on into the non-recovery years (2015–2020) until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Durin…
The Subjective Well-Being of Children in Residential Care: Has It Changed in Recent Years
The subjective well-being of children in residential care is a relevant issue given the practical implications for improving the lives of these children who live in contexts of vulnerability. The question addressed in this respect was: “How does this well-being change over the years”? Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the subjective well-being displayed by adolescents aged 11–14 in residential care in Catalonia (north-eastern Spain) in 2…
Children’s understandings of gender-based violence at home: The role school can play in child disclosure
Both official data and scientific evidence have shown that gender violence and the impact it has on children is an important social problem and ways of preventing it do not appear to be working. As this is an issue that affects children, it was decided to involve children in this research from the outset. To this end, six children's advisory groups were formed. Focus groups were then organised to explore children’s perspectives on gender-based vi…
Benefits, positive factors and difficulties perceived by mentors participating in a mentoring programme aimed at youth in residential care
Mentoring programmes targeting young people in residential care need to promote long‐term mentorships. Youth in residential care are a sensitive population that can be particularly affected by the ending of a mentorship relationship, due to their troubled bonding history. However, little is known about the difficulties mentors may encounter in such programmes, how to help mentors overcome problems, have a good mentoring experience and, ultimately…
What are the factors influencing the school functioning of children in residential care: A systematic review
Young Teenagers' Views Regarding Residential Care in Portugal and Spain: A Qualitative Study
Research on residential care has been well established in the literature. Nonetheless, research drawing from the actual experiences of adolescents is relatively scarce. A qualitative study was designed highlighting the voices of children, analysing their fostering experience, interpersonal relationships, their participation in daily decisions, and future aspirations. The sample included 33 early adolescents in residential care aged 12-14 in Portu…
More innovation, less inclusion? Debates and discussions regarding the intersectionality of innovation and inclusion in the Catalan school system: A position paper
Catalonia is experiencing a significant wave of innovation in its schools. After decades of little change, since 2015 there has been a systemic surge of innovation in education that includes hundreds of primary and secondary schools. Almost at the same time, in 2015, the Catalan government enacted a new inclusive school framework based on the Salamanca Statement and subsequent developments (Ainscow, Booth, Slee, Stainback or Pujolàs, among others…
The school experience of children in residential care: A multiple case study
Children in residential care are the out‐of‐home population group with the lowest rate of access to postsecondary education. Research aimed at understanding their situation within the school context suggests that besides learning progress and outcomes, subjective experiences should be taken into account. Qualitative research based on a multiple‐case study was designed and carried out in Spain with the aim of deepening the understanding of the ind…
The role of mentoring in the schooling of children in residential care
Children in care, especially those living in residential centres, are much less likely to gain access to postsecondary education than their non-in-care peers. Mentoring programmes seem to have promising results at facing this challenge, although important research gaps still exist. This study explores the role of mentoring within the complex network of institutions and stakeholders involved in the schooling of children in residential care. Qualit…
School satisfaction among youth in residential care: A multi-source analysis
Young Teenagers' Views Regarding Residential Care in Portugal and Spain: A Qualitative Study
Research on residential care has been well established in the literature. Nonetheless, research drawing from the actual experiences of adolescents is relatively scarce. A qualitative study was designed highlighting the voices of children, analysing their fostering experience, interpersonal relationships, their participation in daily decisions, and future aspirations. The sample included 33 early adolescents in residential care aged 12-14 in Portu…
The Subjective Well-Being of Children in Residential Care: Has It Changed in Recent Years
The subjective well-being of children in residential care is a relevant issue given the practical implications for improving the lives of these children who live in contexts of vulnerability. The question addressed in this respect was: “How does this well-being change over the years”? Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the subjective well-being displayed by adolescents aged 11–14 in residential care in Catalonia (north-eastern Spain) in 2…
The school experience of children in residential care: A multiple case study
Children in residential care are the out‐of‐home population group with the lowest rate of access to postsecondary education. Research aimed at understanding their situation within the school context suggests that besides learning progress and outcomes, subjective experiences should be taken into account. Qualitative research based on a multiple‐case study was designed and carried out in Spain with the aim of deepening the understanding of the ind…
School satisfaction among youth in residential care: A multi-source analysis
More innovation, less inclusion? Debates and discussions regarding the intersectionality of innovation and inclusion in the Catalan school system: A position paper
Catalonia is experiencing a significant wave of innovation in its schools. After decades of little change, since 2015 there has been a systemic surge of innovation in education that includes hundreds of primary and secondary schools. Almost at the same time, in 2015, the Catalan government enacted a new inclusive school framework based on the Salamanca Statement and subsequent developments (Ainscow, Booth, Slee, Stainback or Pujolàs, among others…
The role of mentoring in the schooling of children in residential care
Children in care, especially those living in residential centres, are much less likely to gain access to postsecondary education than their non-in-care peers. Mentoring programmes seem to have promising results at facing this challenge, although important research gaps still exist. This study explores the role of mentoring within the complex network of institutions and stakeholders involved in the schooling of children in residential care. Qualit…
School satisfaction among youth in residential care: A multi-source analysis
More innovation, less inclusion? Debates and discussions regarding the intersectionality of innovation and inclusion in the Catalan school system: A position paper
Catalonia is experiencing a significant wave of innovation in its schools. After decades of little change, since 2015 there has been a systemic surge of innovation in education that includes hundreds of primary and secondary schools. Almost at the same time, in 2015, the Catalan government enacted a new inclusive school framework based on the Salamanca Statement and subsequent developments (Ainscow, Booth, Slee, Stainback or Pujolàs, among others…
The school experience of children in residential care: A multiple case study
Children in residential care are the out‐of‐home population group with the lowest rate of access to postsecondary education. Research aimed at understanding their situation within the school context suggests that besides learning progress and outcomes, subjective experiences should be taken into account. Qualitative research based on a multiple‐case study was designed and carried out in Spain with the aim of deepening the understanding of the ind…
Benefits, positive factors and difficulties perceived by mentors participating in a mentoring programme aimed at youth in residential care
Mentoring programmes targeting young people in residential care need to promote long‐term mentorships. Youth in residential care are a sensitive population that can be particularly affected by the ending of a mentorship relationship, due to their troubled bonding history. However, little is known about the difficulties mentors may encounter in such programmes, how to help mentors overcome problems, have a good mentoring experience and, ultimately…
What are the factors influencing the school functioning of children in residential care: A systematic review
Young Teenagers' Views Regarding Residential Care in Portugal and Spain: A Qualitative Study
Research on residential care has been well established in the literature. Nonetheless, research drawing from the actual experiences of adolescents is relatively scarce. A qualitative study was designed highlighting the voices of children, analysing their fostering experience, interpersonal relationships, their participation in daily decisions, and future aspirations. The sample included 33 early adolescents in residential care aged 12-14 in Portu…
Fiscal cuts in education and their effects: Politicising learned helplessness as a disciplinary technology in education leaders in Catalonia. An exploratory research study
The paper aims to explore how head teachers and other education service leaders and their teams have been experiencing shifts in their identities during the last decade of education cuts in Catalonia (Spain), and the possible effects during the current COVID-19 crisis on educational leaders. Our exploratory hypothesis covers the crisis years (2008–2015) and on into the non-recovery years (2015–2020) until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Durin…
The Subjective Well-Being of Children in Residential Care: Has It Changed in Recent Years
The subjective well-being of children in residential care is a relevant issue given the practical implications for improving the lives of these children who live in contexts of vulnerability. The question addressed in this respect was: “How does this well-being change over the years”? Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the subjective well-being displayed by adolescents aged 11–14 in residential care in Catalonia (north-eastern Spain) in 2…
Children’s understandings of gender-based violence at home: The role school can play in child disclosure
Both official data and scientific evidence have shown that gender violence and the impact it has on children is an important social problem and ways of preventing it do not appear to be working. As this is an issue that affects children, it was decided to involve children in this research from the outset. To this end, six children's advisory groups were formed. Focus groups were then organised to explore children’s perspectives on gender-based vi…
Pathways to Permanency: A Systematic Review of Factors Associated with Family Reunification After Foster Care
Expectations and Concerns of Adoptive Families of Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is considered a condition that persists throughout life in people who have been exposed to alcohol during the gestation period. During the different stages of their lives, individuals with FASD face different challenges and adversities that—without the right resources and strategies—can contribute to having a negative impact on them and their families. The aim of the current study is to gather the experience…
Is Detecting Gender-Based Violence Part of Teachers’ Work
Schools could play a role in detecting gender-based violence at home, but some difficulties are detected by literature, including teachers' anxieties and distress. The aim of this study is to analyze teachers' perceptions and beliefs about their role, and what obstacles they perceive in detecting these situations. 322 teachers from 86 schools answered a questionnaire. The results show that students do not tend to communicate these situations, and…
Student participation and school democracy: A theoretical–conceptual contribution from practice in five secondary schools in Spain
The importance of incorporating student participation in school life as a fundamental pillar of education for democratic citizenship has been emphasised in academic literature and political agendas in recent decades. However, further research is required to better understand and analyse young people’s experience of democracy in schools. Adopting a qualitative approach, this study aims to enrich and develop the theoretical model of school democrac…
A Multilevel Analysis of the Correlates of School Engagement in Adolescents in Residential Care
The aspirations of children at risk of dropping out of school: Do engagement and school satisfaction play a mediating role? / Aspiraciones de los alumnos en riesgo de abandono escolar: posible papel m…
This article aims to explore the relationships between demographics, school engagement and school satisfaction in explaining the aspirations of children at risk of Early Leaving from Education and Training (ELET). Data were gathered through a self-administered questionnaire given to 681 children (aged 11 to 18) participating in an extracurricular support programme for students at risk in Barcelona. Chi-squared variance tests, the Kruskal-Wallis t…
Children’s views on the conceptualisation of gender-based violence in Spain
This article addresses the issue of gender-based violence – specifically male violence against women – through the perspective of children, highlighting the need for their involvement in the prevention and detection of such violence. The study explores children’s views on the conceptualisation of gender-based violence and feminist arguments, and identifies groups of children with similar positions – either recognising or denying gender-based viol…
Psychology (9 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Residential care (7 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Child Welfare and Adoption (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works)