Impostorism is a psychological phenomenon characterized by persistent self-doubt and a fear of being exposed as an intellectual fraud, despite objective records of success. This phenomenon was first observed among high achieving women. The current study investigated impostorism among graduate women in science, technology, engineering, and…

This article explores the use of Project-Based Learning (PBL) to empower second-grade students to respond to the essential question: "How Can People Respond to Injustice?" Set in an independent school classroom, the investigation invites students to critically engage with historical and modern examples of injustice, using literacy as a…

The current research investigated the effect of creative drama activities combined with children's picture books on preservice teachers' attitudes towards gender equality. The study employed an explanatory sequential mixed methods research design. While the quantitative stage used a quasiexperimental pretest-posttest control group research design,…

This article examines language classrooms as communicative settings for learners' development of sociolinguistic competence involving target language variation in a study abroad context. Specifically, it investigates how two Spanish teachers in Peru imparted knowledge of the social and contextual appropriateness of local linguistic variants that…

Comprehensive Sexuality Education has been acknowledged globally for its role in advancing young people's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. Yet, notable variation exists in definitions and interpretations of what comprehensive means, exposing tensions between international and local values and agendas. This research focused on the…

Objective: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death of men. This article reports on men's experiences of using an e-mental health resource, HeadsUpGuys, which was designed to support men's management and recovery from depression and suicidality. Design: Survey methodology was used to report men's experiences of using the website. Constructs…

In this paper we examine how those who design and facilitate LGBTQ+ social justice educational interventions (SJEIs), commonly known as Safe Zone or Ally Workshops, as part of their institutional role described the content and outcomes of those workshops. We provide insights about types, components, and approaches of these LGBTQ+ SJEIs. Then,…

Purpose: This cross-cultural study examined various domains of dehumanization, including both blatant (viewing autistic people as animal-like, child-like, or machine-like) and subtle (denying agency and experience capabilities) dehumanization, of autistic individuals by Koreans and Americans. Methods: A total of 404 Koreans and 229 Americans…

To address the urgent need for effective adolescent mental health support, this systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of mental health literacy interventions on adolescents, a group highly susceptible to mental health issues. In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)…

Mothers working as teachers in a post-16 environment face various challenges with balancing work and motherhood from the beginning of pregnancy. Colleges have in place a variety of policies, such as maternity leave and flexible working that are designed to mitigate some of these challenges. This paper investigates the experiences of eight mothers…

From a critical disability rights lens, everyone has a right to communicate using any means available, which includes augmentative and alternative communication. The uptake of augmentative and alternative communication beyond the therapy room may be influenced by awareness, perceptions and acceptance of augmentative and alternative communication…

Objective: To investigate the impact of COVID-stress and discrimination on mental health among a group of diverse college students using an intersectional framework. Participants: One thousand six hundred seventy-one undergraduate students (M[subscript age] = 20.42, SD = 2.74) were recruited from nine college campuses. Methods: Participants…

Contribution: This research examines undergraduate students' perceptions in engineering disciplines toward gender inclusivity in course curricula, focusing on three essential pillars of curricular design: course content, teaching methodology, and course assessment. Background: The shortage of women representation in STEM fields, particularly in…

This study examines the potential of inclusive design in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to address the impact of stereotype threat, a significant barrier encountered by underrepresented groups, particularly in STEM education. As online learning opportunities grow, the demographic composition of course participants frequently does not reflect…

This article analyses Mexican English teachers' social class-based stereotypes attributed to secondary and preparatory school students. These students are deemed lazy, have no aspirations and come from "hostile" or "backward" environments that allegedly explain their lack of academic engagement and inability to undertake an…