Naiara Ozamiz-Etxebarria
Biographic Data
| ID | 879686 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Naiara Ozamiz-Etxebarria |
| GIVEN NAMES | Naiara |
| FAMILY NAME | Ozamiz-Etxebarria |
| SIGNATURE | OZAMIZ-ETXEBARRIA N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Basque Country |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4631-7949 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Student perspectives on stigma in higher education: A cross-cultural study in Ukraine, Spain, and Switzerland
This study explores how students in Ukraine, the Basque Country (Spain), and Switzerland perceive and experience stigma in higher education. Using qualitative data from 1953 participants, it applied a free association task and IRaMuTeQ analysis to map stigma's meanings across contexts. A shared understanding emerged: stigma is framed as a multidimensional process rooted in symbolic exclusion, discrimination, and structural injustice . Emotional d…
University students’ perspectives on stigma in Swiss higher education
Introduction This study explores how university students in Switzerland perceive and experience stigmatization within higher education. Drawing on intersectionality theory and social representations theory, it examines stigma not only as an individual experience but also as a structural, symbolic, and ideological phenomenon shaped by institutional norms and dominant discourses. Methods A sample of 254 university students was recruited using a sno…
Resistance, Suffering and Political Critique: Social Representations of the Palestinian Conflict in Student Discourses
The ongoing Palestinian conflict, particularly the escalation in Gaza since October 2023, has raised pressing concerns regarding human rights and international justice. This study explores how university students in northern Spain perceive the situation in Palestine, analyzing their levels of knowledge, emotional responses, and critical positioning. Using a mixed-method approach based on an online questionnaire and the Grid Elaboration Method, da…
Drawing the Covid-19 pandemic: How do children incorporate the health crisis and its consequences into their everyday thinking
OBJECTIVE: The general objective of this research was to explore how children understand and represent COVID-19 health crisis in their everyday thinking. DESIGN: This research is based on a qualitative interpretive research methodology that uses 6-12 years children's drawings from San Sebastian (Basque Country, northern of Spain) to collect data. This technique allows children to visualize how they face this situation through a tool that promotes…
The voices of youths in Covid-19 times: Exploring young people’s emotional representations
Since the spread of the COVID-19 virus worldwide, the pandemic had psychological consequences for the entire population for various reasons including restrictions, isolation, and socioeconomic changes. Young people were particularly affected by these psychological consequences, which formed the focus of the mental health concerns voiced by the World Health Organization. This research aimed to analyze, first-hand, the primary emotions that COVID-1…
University Students’ Views on the Challenges Faced by Students with Difficulties
Introduction: The pursuit of an inclusive university is rooted in the commitment to ensuring equal opportunities within the educational landscape. Over the years, the notion of “inclusion” has significantly evolved, becoming a central aspect of individual rights. This shift has led to the development of various models and guidelines to provide equitable treatment to all students. Objectives: This study aims to explore the perceptions of students …
Let Us Educate on Pornography: Young Education Students’ Representations of Pornography
Introduction Although pornography has existed throughout human history, contemporary society finds itself immersed in a digital era that significantly facilitates its accessibility. This heightened ease of access particularly affects the perceptions and practices of sexuality among youngsters. In this context, the present study aimed to explore the representations of pornography among education students. Methods A total of 276 university students…
Teachers’ Involvement in Inclusive Education: Attitudes of Future Teachers
Background: inclusive education seeks to ensure that all students can access quality education and requires education systems to commit to providing students with equal opportunities to participate in all aspects of school life. While progress has been made in this regard, the full implementation of educational inclusivity remains hindered by significant challenges and barriers. Teacher involvement is necessary for this inclusion, and it is impor…
Transgender Attitudes and Beliefs Scale-Spanish (Tabs-S) Version: Translation and Initial Evaluation of Psychometric Properties
Although the field of transprejudice studies has been growing, the literature suggests a need for quality assessments in languages other than English. To address this need, our study translated the Transgender Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (TABS) and evaluated its psychometric properties for use with Spanish-speaking populations. We recruited participants (N = 605) from American and Spanish samples. Results of the confirmatory factor analysis showe…
Coping with Covid-19: Social representations underlying blaming processes and fear
Understanding the blaming and fear processes that are linked to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain offers us practical implications for coping with the challenge of this new crisis
Analyzing University Students’ Perceptions Regarding Mainstream Pornography and Its Link to SDG5
The results indicate that it is necessary to improve the affective-sexual education provided in schools, since students consume pornography at a very early age, and young people have normalized its consumption to address their curiosity and satisfy their sexual needs. Finally, the impact of pornography consumption on SDG5 was reflected on
Emotional State of Mexican University Students in the Covid-19 Pandemic
It is concluded that university students are a psychologically vulnerable group in the face of the pandemic
Factors Influencing Compliance with Covid-19 Health Measures: A Spanish Study to Improve Adherence Campaigns
Since the spread of the COVID-19 virus was declared a pandemic, different measures have been taken to control it, including frequent hand-washing, the use of face masks and social distancing. Given the importance of these measures, the present study aims to assess compliance with them in a Spanish sample of 722 people aged between 18 and 65 years. It also aims to determine which factors influence the levels of compliance observed. Participants co…
The well-being of children in a full lockdown and partial lockdown situation: A comparative perspective
From 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we knew it. In the interest of stopping the spread of the pandemic, lockdown periods and social distancing measures were established in many countries at the beginning of that year and these restrictions continued for the following months and years. Moreover, schools from all over the world closed their doors. In this context, the objective of this research was to compare the well-being of chi…
The Psychological State of Teachers During the Covid-19 Crisis: The Challenge of Returning to Face-to-Face Teaching
Schools in Spain were closed in March 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In September 2020 most schools and universities in Spain reopened and teachers felt great uncertainty due to this unprecedented situation. Teachers have accumulated psychological symptoms since the beginning of the pandemic. During the lockdown they had to introduce online teaching and in view of the reopening of schools they have shown great concern for the new unprece…
Teacher stress, anxiety and depression at the beginning of the academic year during the Covid-19 pandemic
This study indicates the importance of attending to the mental health of teachers, particularly women, those who have children, and those who have a chronic pathology or a family member with a chronic pathology
Reopening of Schools in the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Quality of Life of Teachers While Coping with This New Challenge in the North of Spain
The study shows that it is important to attend to teachers' health and quality of life, especially older teachers, those with a chronic illness, caregivers, those with job insecurity, and those who teach in preschool education
Measuring Discrimination Against Transgender People at the University of the Basque Country and in a Non-University Sample in Spain
Transgender people suffer from others' negative attitudes in many situations. The university context is one environment where further progress has to be made to ensure the inclusion of transgender people. In this study, a sample of 376 undergraduate students was collected and their attitudes towards transgender people were analyzed. A comparison was made between number of years in university, and a sample from the general public. In addition, com…
Communicative and Social Skills among Medical Students in Spain: A Descriptive Analysis
Effective risk communication in public health requires the development of social skills such as active listening and empathy. Communicative and social skills were evaluated in third-year medical students ( n = 917) using the Active Listening Test and the Test of Cognitive and Affective Empathy. The results obtained revealed that our participants had equal or better-than-norm communication skills. Women scored higher in active listening whereas me…
Niveles de estrés, ansiedad y depresión en la primera fase del brote del Covid-19 en una muestra recogida en el norte de España
En marzo de 2020, el virus SARS-CoV-2 procedente de China ha llegado a España y desde el 14 de marzo se ha declarado el estado de alarma en todo el Estado español, llevando al confinamiento a toda la población. La presente investigación se contextualiza en la Comunidad Autónoma Vasca (situada al norte de España). Se han analizado los niveles de estrés, ansiedad y depresión a la llegada del virus y se han estudiado los niveles de sintomatología ps…
Niveles de estrés, ansiedad y depresión en la primera fase del brote del Covid-19 en una muestra recogida en el norte de España
En marzo de 2020, el virus SARS-CoV-2 procedente de China ha llegado a España y desde el 14 de marzo se ha declarado el estado de alarma en todo el Estado español, llevando al confinamiento a toda la población. La presente investigación se contextualiza en la Comunidad Autónoma Vasca (situada al norte de España). Se han analizado los niveles de estrés, ansiedad y depresión a la llegada del virus y se han estudiado los niveles de sintomatología ps…
Let Us Educate on Pornography: Young Education Students’ Representations of Pornography
Introduction Although pornography has existed throughout human history, contemporary society finds itself immersed in a digital era that significantly facilitates its accessibility. This heightened ease of access particularly affects the perceptions and practices of sexuality among youngsters. In this context, the present study aimed to explore the representations of pornography among education students. Methods A total of 276 university students…
Transgender Attitudes and Beliefs Scale-Spanish (Tabs-S) Version: Translation and Initial Evaluation of Psychometric Properties
Although the field of transprejudice studies has been growing, the literature suggests a need for quality assessments in languages other than English. To address this need, our study translated the Transgender Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (TABS) and evaluated its psychometric properties for use with Spanish-speaking populations. We recruited participants (N = 605) from American and Spanish samples. Results of the confirmatory factor analysis showe…
Measuring Discrimination Against Transgender People at the University of the Basque Country and in a Non-University Sample in Spain
Transgender people suffer from others' negative attitudes in many situations. The university context is one environment where further progress has to be made to ensure the inclusion of transgender people. In this study, a sample of 376 undergraduate students was collected and their attitudes towards transgender people were analyzed. A comparison was made between number of years in university, and a sample from the general public. In addition, com…
Communicative and Social Skills among Medical Students in Spain: A Descriptive Analysis
Effective risk communication in public health requires the development of social skills such as active listening and empathy. Communicative and social skills were evaluated in third-year medical students ( n = 917) using the Active Listening Test and the Test of Cognitive and Affective Empathy. The results obtained revealed that our participants had equal or better-than-norm communication skills. Women scored higher in active listening whereas me…
Niveles de estrés, ansiedad y depresión en la primera fase del brote del Covid-19 en una muestra recogida en el norte de España
En marzo de 2020, el virus SARS-CoV-2 procedente de China ha llegado a España y desde el 14 de marzo se ha declarado el estado de alarma en todo el Estado español, llevando al confinamiento a toda la población. La presente investigación se contextualiza en la Comunidad Autónoma Vasca (situada al norte de España). Se han analizado los niveles de estrés, ansiedad y depresión a la llegada del virus y se han estudiado los niveles de sintomatología ps…
The Psychological State of Teachers During the Covid-19 Crisis: The Challenge of Returning to Face-to-Face Teaching
Schools in Spain were closed in March 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In September 2020 most schools and universities in Spain reopened and teachers felt great uncertainty due to this unprecedented situation. Teachers have accumulated psychological symptoms since the beginning of the pandemic. During the lockdown they had to introduce online teaching and in view of the reopening of schools they have shown great concern for the new unprece…
Teacher stress, anxiety and depression at the beginning of the academic year during the Covid-19 pandemic
This study indicates the importance of attending to the mental health of teachers, particularly women, those who have children, and those who have a chronic pathology or a family member with a chronic pathology
Reopening of Schools in the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Quality of Life of Teachers While Coping with This New Challenge in the North of Spain
The study shows that it is important to attend to teachers' health and quality of life, especially older teachers, those with a chronic illness, caregivers, those with job insecurity, and those who teach in preschool education
Coping with Covid-19: Social representations underlying blaming processes and fear
Understanding the blaming and fear processes that are linked to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain offers us practical implications for coping with the challenge of this new crisis
Analyzing University Students’ Perceptions Regarding Mainstream Pornography and Its Link to SDG5
The results indicate that it is necessary to improve the affective-sexual education provided in schools, since students consume pornography at a very early age, and young people have normalized its consumption to address their curiosity and satisfy their sexual needs. Finally, the impact of pornography consumption on SDG5 was reflected on
Emotional State of Mexican University Students in the Covid-19 Pandemic
It is concluded that university students are a psychologically vulnerable group in the face of the pandemic
Factors Influencing Compliance with Covid-19 Health Measures: A Spanish Study to Improve Adherence Campaigns
Since the spread of the COVID-19 virus was declared a pandemic, different measures have been taken to control it, including frequent hand-washing, the use of face masks and social distancing. Given the importance of these measures, the present study aims to assess compliance with them in a Spanish sample of 722 people aged between 18 and 65 years. It also aims to determine which factors influence the levels of compliance observed. Participants co…
The well-being of children in a full lockdown and partial lockdown situation: A comparative perspective
From 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we knew it. In the interest of stopping the spread of the pandemic, lockdown periods and social distancing measures were established in many countries at the beginning of that year and these restrictions continued for the following months and years. Moreover, schools from all over the world closed their doors. In this context, the objective of this research was to compare the well-being of chi…
Teachers’ Involvement in Inclusive Education: Attitudes of Future Teachers
Background: inclusive education seeks to ensure that all students can access quality education and requires education systems to commit to providing students with equal opportunities to participate in all aspects of school life. While progress has been made in this regard, the full implementation of educational inclusivity remains hindered by significant challenges and barriers. Teacher involvement is necessary for this inclusion, and it is impor…
Transgender Attitudes and Beliefs Scale-Spanish (Tabs-S) Version: Translation and Initial Evaluation of Psychometric Properties
Although the field of transprejudice studies has been growing, the literature suggests a need for quality assessments in languages other than English. To address this need, our study translated the Transgender Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (TABS) and evaluated its psychometric properties for use with Spanish-speaking populations. We recruited participants (N = 605) from American and Spanish samples. Results of the confirmatory factor analysis showe…
Drawing the Covid-19 pandemic: How do children incorporate the health crisis and its consequences into their everyday thinking
OBJECTIVE: The general objective of this research was to explore how children understand and represent COVID-19 health crisis in their everyday thinking. DESIGN: This research is based on a qualitative interpretive research methodology that uses 6-12 years children's drawings from San Sebastian (Basque Country, northern of Spain) to collect data. This technique allows children to visualize how they face this situation through a tool that promotes…
The voices of youths in Covid-19 times: Exploring young people’s emotional representations
Since the spread of the COVID-19 virus worldwide, the pandemic had psychological consequences for the entire population for various reasons including restrictions, isolation, and socioeconomic changes. Young people were particularly affected by these psychological consequences, which formed the focus of the mental health concerns voiced by the World Health Organization. This research aimed to analyze, first-hand, the primary emotions that COVID-1…
University Students’ Views on the Challenges Faced by Students with Difficulties
Introduction: The pursuit of an inclusive university is rooted in the commitment to ensuring equal opportunities within the educational landscape. Over the years, the notion of “inclusion” has significantly evolved, becoming a central aspect of individual rights. This shift has led to the development of various models and guidelines to provide equitable treatment to all students. Objectives: This study aims to explore the perceptions of students …
Let Us Educate on Pornography: Young Education Students’ Representations of Pornography
Introduction Although pornography has existed throughout human history, contemporary society finds itself immersed in a digital era that significantly facilitates its accessibility. This heightened ease of access particularly affects the perceptions and practices of sexuality among youngsters. In this context, the present study aimed to explore the representations of pornography among education students. Methods A total of 276 university students…
Student perspectives on stigma in higher education: A cross-cultural study in Ukraine, Spain, and Switzerland
This study explores how students in Ukraine, the Basque Country (Spain), and Switzerland perceive and experience stigma in higher education. Using qualitative data from 1953 participants, it applied a free association task and IRaMuTeQ analysis to map stigma's meanings across contexts. A shared understanding emerged: stigma is framed as a multidimensional process rooted in symbolic exclusion, discrimination, and structural injustice . Emotional d…
University students’ perspectives on stigma in Swiss higher education
Introduction This study explores how university students in Switzerland perceive and experience stigmatization within higher education. Drawing on intersectionality theory and social representations theory, it examines stigma not only as an individual experience but also as a structural, symbolic, and ideological phenomenon shaped by institutional norms and dominant discourses. Methods A sample of 254 university students was recruited using a sno…
Resistance, Suffering and Political Critique: Social Representations of the Palestinian Conflict in Student Discourses
The ongoing Palestinian conflict, particularly the escalation in Gaza since October 2023, has raised pressing concerns regarding human rights and international justice. This study explores how university students in northern Spain perceive the situation in Palestine, analyzing their levels of knowledge, emotional responses, and critical positioning. Using a mixed-method approach based on an online questionnaire and the Grid Elaboration Method, da…
Psychology (16 works) · Medicine (13 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (9 works) · Pandemic (9 works) · Social Psychology (9 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Disease (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (5 works)