We measure the level and growth of education segregation in American workplaces from 2000 to 2020. American workplaces show an educational segregation, measured by the degree to which the establishment has mostly workers of similar education levels, that is comparable to racial residential segregation in a typical metro area. Workplace isolation…

Identifying valid and reliable instruments measuring attitudes toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) and examining attitudinal gaps are becoming increasingly important as they may inform ethical and appropriate development, adoption, and regulation of AI technologies. In this study, we validated the 4-item AI Attitude Scale (AIAS-4) in a large…

This study aims to determine the differences or similarities between the violence suffered by student teachers in their intimate partner relationships, as well as the implications for their training as teachers. The method used was cross-sectional, quantitative, non-experimental, the sample, selected from a probability sampling by clusters, was…

Background/purpose: The study examined the relationship between mattering to others and self-compassion among a sample of students of basic education in Kuwait. Materials/ Methods: For data collection, a Mattering to Others Scale and a Self-Compassion Scale were employed. They were applied to a sample of 1200 male and female students selected…

This paper examines the extent to which pre-service teachers exhibit improvements in their professional practice while on placement in their final years of initial teacher education (ITE). This research involved an analysis of the placement grades of three cohorts of pre-service post-primary teachers (N = 198) as they completed the final two years…

Considerable scholarly attention has been dedicated toward the role of peers in adolescents' romantic lives (Brown, 1999; Collins, 2003; Connolly & McIsaac, 2009, Korobov & Thorne, 2006). However, when it comes to the developmental significance of adults in promoting the healthy romantic functioning of adolescents, there has been…

Purpose: Examine tobacco use on college campuses by assessing: (1) types of tobacco products used, (2) where they are most commonly used, and (3) the sociodemographic characteristics of students most likely to use on campus. Method: Participants were a convenience sample of 3,575 18- to 25-year-old enrolled in 14 Texas colleges during Spring 2021…

The decision to undertake undergraduate studies as a mature student poses challenges, especially when service mathematics is part of the programme of study, giving rise to mathematics anxiety. Mathematics anxiety comprises negative feelings pertaining to a person's engagement with mathematics. While much research into mathematics anxiety…

This study analyzes the factors influencing the stakeholder perspectives on of Higher Education Institution (HEI) rankings, reporting data collected from 1232 participants through a survey method and employing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) model and complementary models for the analyses. Our primary focus was to…

Amid the rapid development of higher education in China and the increasingly fierce competition among colleges, improving teachers' job satisfaction has become a critical criterion for ensuring the sustainable development of newly established undergraduate institutions and meeting the growing demand for talent cultivation. In this study I explores…

In this dissertation, the researcher analyzed transformational leadership practices among college-level educators from Mexico and the United States, considering the variables of cultural background, age, and gender. The primary research question addressed whether Mexican and U.S. educators differ in their engagement with transformational…

Background/purpose: The increasing use of technology in people's daily lives has given rise to novel social phenomena such as "phubbing," the act of ignoring someone in a physical environment to attend to a mobile phone. This behavior has sparked interest in the academic field, where social interaction is fundamental for the emotional…

Background/purpose: Low attendance rates in undergraduate (UG) programs represent a critical issue for higher education institutions (HEIs), as they directly impact both individual and institutional success. This study investigates the influence of moderating variables such as age and gender on the effect of student absenteeism on mathematics…

Purpose: This study investigates the impact of health literacy and knowledge on undergraduates' mental health and attitude towards help-seeking in public universities in Ekiti State, Nigeria; with gender and age serving as moderating factors. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted the correlational research design. The population of the…

With the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques, attitudes towards these two fields have begun to gain importance in different professions. One of the affected professions is undoubtedly the teaching profession. Increasing the levels of concern for artificial intelligence and attitudes towards machine…