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Chien-Yu Pan; Chia-Liang Tsai; Fu-Chen Chen; Chih-Chia Chen; Yu-Han Hu; Chia-Hua Chu – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2025
This study examined the effect of a 12-week fundamental movement skills (FMS) intervention on the motor skills of 20 boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (ages 3-10 years) in an Asian country and whether the intervention effect would persist for at least 12 weeks after the intervention. In Part I, 10 boys with ASD (Group 1) received the…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Males, Children, Psychomotor Skills
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Meysam Muhammadpour; Amir Mahdavi Zafarghandi; Abdorreza Tahriri – Journal of Psycholinguistic Research, 2024
EFL listening comprehension has been a stark challenge for language learners, but little is known about the combined effect of individual differences, such as working memory capacity, and metacognitive intervention. Thus, the present experimental study investigates the effect of metacognitive intervention on the listening performance and…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Listening Comprehension, Metacognition, Second Language Learning
Ibn Shakoor – ProQuest LLC, 2024
This qualitative study aimed to explore the influence of Hip-Hop on the perceptions about resilience and cultural capital among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) male students who attend a community-based organization. The study included 20 BIPOC male participants who consider Hip-Hop as being an active part of their lifestyle. All…
Descriptors: Males, Minority Groups, Resilience (Psychology), Cultural Capital
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Emily N. Cyr; Kathryn M. Kroeper; Hilary B. Bergsieker; Tara C. Dennehy; Christine Logel; Jennifer R. Steele; Rita A. Knasel; W. Tyler Hartwig; Priscilla Shum; Stephanie L. Reeves; Odilia Dys-Steenbergen; Amrit Litt; Christopher B. Lok; Taylor Ballinger; Haemi Nam; Crystal Tse; Amanda L. Forest; Mark Zanna; Sheryl Staub-French; Mary Wells; Toni Schmader; Stephen C. Wright; Steven J. Spencer – Child Development, 2024
Girls and women face persistent negative stereotyping within STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). This field intervention was designed to improve boys' perceptions of girls' STEM ability. Boys (N = 667; mostly White and East Asian) aged 9-15 years in Canadian STEM summer camps (2017-2019) had an intervention or control…
Descriptors: Females, Womens Education, STEM Education, Summer Programs
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Shamir, Adina; Tova, Oren; Horovitz, Shay; Munits, Nicole; Amon, Moris; Eden, Sigal – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2023
This preliminary study aimed to examine improvement in eye contact among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) following an innovative technological intervention integrated with meta-cognitive guidance. Eighteen ASD participants, ages 5-9 years, were divided into two equal intervention groups--one received metacognitive guidance, and one…
Descriptors: Attention, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Nonverbal Communication, Young Children
Doril Sanders – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Zero-tolerance in school disciplinary procedures impacts or contributes to the nationwide school-to-prison pipeline (STPP). According to the American Bar, school prison incarceration rates in the United States (U.S.) have been correlated to the excessive practices of school disciplinary policies. The U.S. incarcerates more citizens than any other…
Descriptors: Phenomenology, Meta Analysis, Disproportionate Representation, Racism
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Bloomfield, Bradley S. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2023
Groups of children often transition between activity spaces in both academic and recreational settings. In schools, children may be asked to walk as a group between the classroom and spaces such as a cafeteria and playground whereas summer camps similarly use different spaces for separate activities throughout a scheduled day. Interdependent group…
Descriptors: Resident Camp Programs, Physical Activities, Summer Programs, Intervention
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Hammock, Amy C.; Majumdar Das, Smita; Mathew, Alvin; Johnson, Stephanie – Journal of American College Health, 2022
Objective: This study examined the experiences of men in sexual violence bystander education programs at one institution of higher education. Participants: Twenty-three men participated in the study, of which 15 identified as men of color. Methods: Four focus groups were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed in Dedoose 8.2.14 using thematic…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Males, Violence, Sexual Abuse
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Barrington, Clare; Davis, Dirk A.; Angeles, Gustavo; Pajarito Rompich, Angela Yolanda; Santa Luce, Renato; Shelus, Victoria; Northbrook, Sanny – Health Education & Behavior, 2023
Globally, gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV, but few interventions address mental health and HIV outcomes among GBMSM living with HIV. The purpose of this study was to pilot a multicomponent intervention, integrating emotional well-being (EW) and health navigation for GBMSM living…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Males, Homosexuality, Foreign Countries
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Wilkinson, Ellen H.; Britton, Tobias C.; Hall, Scott S. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
We examined potential phenotypic differences in eye gaze avoidance exhibited by boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and boys with fragile X syndrome (FXS). In Study 1, the Eye Contact Avoidance Scale (ECAS) was administered to caregivers of boys aged 7-18 years with FXS (n = 148), ASD (n = 168), and mixed developmental disabilities (MDD; n =…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Eye Movements, Males
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Winchester, Claire; Barton, Erin E.; Trimlett, Gabrielle; Ledford, Jennifer R. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2023
Antecedent exercise (AE) is an intervention used to promote moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and improve subsequent behavior in non-exercise contexts. We used withdrawal and multitreatment single case research designs to compare the effects of baseline, AE alone, and AE + visual supports condition. Two preschool-age boys participated in this…
Descriptors: Prevention, Behavior Problems, Physical Activities, Exercise
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Spring C. Cooper; Anthony J. Santella; Matthew Caines; Chanapong Rojanaworarit; Alex Hernandez – Health Education Research, 2024
Despite the adoption of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a crucial HIV intervention, uptake remains suboptimal among men who have sex with men, a sexual minority group, due to barriers like cost and stigma. Peer change agents (PCAs) disseminate PrEP information within their social networks. This study explores the reciprocal effects of an online…
Descriptors: Peer Influence, Change Agents, Information Dissemination, Males
Mullen, Juwan – ProQuest LLC, 2022
African American (AA) male youth across the United States are often detained or committed to juvenile facilities at a higher rate than most population groups due to criminal or delinquent behavior. The research explored the risk and protective factors associated with delinquency for this population while bringing awareness to delinquency and vital…
Descriptors: African Americans, Males, Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Institutions
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LeCroy, Craig Winston; Milligan-LeCroy, Skyler; Lopez, Darlene – Health Education & Behavior, 2022
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a gender-specific intervention targeted to adolescent males to reduce sexual risks. Method: This study used a randomized clinical trial comparing a broad-based male empowerment curriculum with a no-treatment control group. The sample (N = 580) was recruited…
Descriptors: Males, Single Sex Classes, Sex Education, Risk
Yang, Qin – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience challenges with verbal communication (VC) and task engagement (TE) in daily and academic activities. Antecedent-based interventions (ABI) have been explored as evidence-based practices (EBP) to improve VC and TE for children with ASD. The purpose of this study was to examine…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Verbal Communication, Participation, Program Effectiveness
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