Browsing by Subject "Digital Technology"

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    Desencantamiento y post-fotografía: apuntes sobre la imagen contemporánea y la muerte
    (Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de Publicaciones, ) Fernández Vicente, Antonio
    El artículo traza una reflexión teórica de la post-fotografía desde la conceptualización genealógica de la imagen, con el objetivo de problematizar el actual estatuto de la imagen en el marco de los patrones culturales contemporáneos, condicionados por la tecnología digital. Serán tres los ejes principales de reflexión: el poder simbólico de la imagen, su relación con la mortalidad y el carácter religioso de la imagen en el sentido weberiano de encantamiento. En torno a tales ejes de discusión, el artículo tratará de vincular las problemáticas tradicionales de la ontología de la imagen y la fotografía con las derivas actuales, en el marco de prácticas post-fotográficas. Será preciso, pues, una contextualización de las nuevas formas de mirada condicionadas por la fragmentación, la saturación y la aceleración. El aparato crítico del texto partirá de un enfoque multidisciplinar, donde los trabajos de Joan Fontcuberta acerca de la post-fotografía y la reflexión sobre la imagen de Régis Debray, servirán de núcleo vertebrador en la ilación de ideas. El punto de vista será ensayístico, por lo que el artículo se plantea como una invitación a cuestionar la problemática abordada.
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    Digital Technology, Work, Finance and Crises: Do We Now Live in Lash and Urry’s Capitalism of Mobilities or in Ernest Mandel’s Late Capitalism?
    (Universidad de Murcia, Servicio de Publicaciones, 2023) Roberts, John Michael
    The single and combined work of Scott Lash and John Urry have become extremely significant in the social sciences in the UK and beyond. In particular, one of their principal ideas that dominant capitalist countries have made a transition to a «disorganized» and «mobile» era founded on digital networks, global flows of people, objects, images and texts, decentralized and flexible work practices, declining industrialized social classes, and a loss of power for the nation-state to regulate flows of finance, has influenced many researchers. Their work has even helped to establish of a new «mobilities» paradigm in the social sciences. Ernest Mandel has also explored the impact of digital technology on capitalist restructuring. Indeed, he claims that from 1945 onwards, a «late capitalist» wave emerged predicated on the rise of factors like automation, the service sector, and new class identities. Unlike Lash and Urry, however, Mandel applies Marxist theory to investigate these changes. The aim of this paper is to draw on Mandel’s ideas to examine critically the account put forward by Lash and Urry. Five areas in particular will be discussed: theoretical differences between Lash and Urry and Mandel; the transition between different phases in capitalism; the changing composition of social class; whether the workplace is now dominated by decentralized and flexible networks; and the relationship between finance, the state and digital technology.
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    Teachers’ Profiles according to Self-Perceived Digital Competence and Use of Technology: A Cluster Analysis
    (Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2026) Serrano, Vanessa; Grimalt-Álvaro, Carme; Usart, Mireia; Verdú-Pina, María; Sin departamento asociado
    Aunque el uso educativo de las tecnologías digitales ha aumentado considerablemente en los últimos años, todavía es necesario lograr una mayor transformación metodológica, para lo que se requiere una mejor formación en competencia digital docente. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la competencia digital docente autopercibida y el uso educativo de las tecnologías digitales entre 1399 docentes de educación infantil, primaria y secundaria en España, así como sus perfiles en función de estas variables. Se llevó a cabo una investigación cuantitativa con un diseño no experimental de encuesta. Mediante estadísticas descriptivas y análisis de clústeres, se identificaron cuatro perfiles docentes con base en los niveles de competencia y el uso de la tecnología. En general, el profesorado evaluó su competencia digital en un nivel medio-experto e informaron de un uso más frecuente de la tecnología para la planificación que para la implementación de actividades en el aula. Por último, a partir del análisis de clústeres se obtuvieron cuatro perfiles docentes que variaron en función del nivel educativo, el sexo, la edad y la experiencia docente, revelando brechas y necesidades entre los distintos grupos. Estos resultados ofrecen una visión global de las competencias digitales del profesorado, que sirve de base para el planteamiento formación específica que facilite la integración de las herramientas digitales en la educación e impulse la transformación metodológica.
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    The effects of technology on health and physical activity: A qualitative study
    (Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Murcia, 2025) Karaçam, Aydın; Çetin. Arif; Orhan, Bekir Erhan; Sin departamento asociado
    The aim of this study was to explore how technological devices influence individuals’ physical activity and overall health, identifying both the positive and negative effects of technology use on well-being. A qualitative design employing semi-structured interviews was used with a convenience sample of 100 participants aged 18–52 years (M ± SD = 26.3 ± 8.5). The sample consisted of 51% females and 49% males. The interviews explored participants’ experiences and perceptions of how technological devices influence physical activity and overall well-being. Data were transcribed, coded, and thematically analyzed to identify both positive and negative effects. The findings indicated that excessive use of smartphones, computers, and gaming devices contributed to sedentary lifestyles, musculoskeletal discomfort, psychological fatigue, and reduced social interaction. However, participants also reported that technology can support physical activity through fitness apps, wearable devices, and online exercise platforms. Suggested strategies to mitigate adverse effects included regulating screen time, correcting posture, practising mindful technology use, and incorporating breaks for physical movement. Technology has a dual influence on health and physical activity, acting both as a barrier and a facilitator. Striking a balance between use and overuse is essential to ensure positive outcomes. Public health initiatives and educational programs should emphasize responsible technology engagement and encourage strategies that promote active lifestyles.
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    The effects of technology on health and physical activity: A qualitative study
    (Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Murcia, 2025) Karaçam, Aydın; Çetin, Arif; Orhan, Bekir Erhan; Sin departamento asociado
    The aim of this study was to explore how technological devices influence individuals’ physical activity and overall health, identifying both the positive and negative effects of technology use on well-being. A qualitative design employing semi-structured interviews was used with a convenience sample of 100 participants aged 18–52 years (M ± SD = 26.3 ± 8.5). The sample consisted of 51% females and 49% males. The interviews explored participants’ experiences and perceptions of how technological devices influence physical activity and overall well-being. Data were transcribed, coded, and thematically analyzed to identify both positive and negative effects. The findings indicated that excessive use of smartphones, computers, and gaming devices contributed to sedentary lifestyles, musculoskeletal discomfort, psychological fatigue, and reduced social interaction. However, participants also reported that technology can support physical activity through fitness apps, wearable devices, and online exercise platforms. Suggested strategies to mitigate adverse effects included regulating screen time, correcting posture, practising mindful technology use, and incorporating breaks for physical movement. Technology has a dual influence on health and physical activity, acting both as a barrier and a facilitator. Striking a balance between use and overuse is essential to ensure positive outcomes. Public health initiatives and educational programs should emphasize responsible technology engagement and encourage strategies that promote active lifestyles.