Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for developing secondary anxiety symptoms. While interpersonal functioning has been implicated in this comorbidity, the specific peer-related factors contributing to anxiety in youth with ADHD remain unclear. This study examined the roles of social problems,…

Background: Children with autism often face challenges in developing social-emotional skills, which are essential for their overall growth and social integration. Social robots have emerged as promising tools to support these skills; however, their effectiveness and educational applications remain uncertain, with existing research lacking…

The rapid growth of Chinese international high schools, driven by globalization, has created a distinct student population that faces unique adaptation challenges, which frequently manifest as anxiety symptoms. Current research lacks sufficient exploration of the adaptation processes and supportive factors for this specific demographic. This study…

Background/purpose. The process of double-loop learning has the capacity to engender alterations in values, assumptions and strategies. The alteration of values gives rise to a corresponding shift in assumptions and strategies. The present article poses and explores two discrete research inquiries. The present study has been designed to examine…

Student engagement is a crucial determinant of both academic achievement and personal development. The use of cognitive reappraisal to regulate emotions is considered a highly effective way of improving affect and relationships as well as engagement. One of the aims of the present study was to examine the extent to which student engagement…

Background/purpose: Friendship skills among people with learning disabilities (LD) are affected by the amount of social skills they possess, which are characterized by their inability to start a conversation, ask a question, and apologize, in addition to behavioral problems associated with attention deficit, social stigma, feelings of inferiority,…

This mixed-methods study explored teaching strategies that teachers in Miami-Dade County schools found most effective in supporting multilingual learners (MLs). Studies have reported that in-service teachers who interact with multilingual learners lack the preparedness to support their linguistic and learning needs. This research gathered data…

Previous studies have used cluster analysis to address the diagnostic heterogeneity of autism spectrum disorder, but have been limited by identifying subgroups solely on the basis of core autism symptoms. The present study aimed to identify sleep phenotypes and their clustering with core autism symptoms in youth diagnosed with autism. 1397…

This research examines the direct and indirect (via competence needs satisfaction) associations of relatedness to mother, father, teacher, friends, and classmates to behavioral and cognitive engagement in science among 305 gifted primary school students (M[subscript age] = 8.32; SD[subscript age] = 1.37) in Hong Kong. Results of path analysis…

Background: This research explored the associations of interpersonal strengths such as kindness, modesty, teamwork, forgiveness, fairness, love, leadership, social intelligence, and humor, with positive emotions, life satisfaction, negative emotions, and flourishing in high school students in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Ghana. Methods: There…

Brain connectivity of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is heterogenous, as are the behavioral manifestations. The current study investigated brain-behavior relationships in the context of social skills and executive function profiles with data from the Autism Brain Imaging Database Exchange II. We calculated connectivity measures…

Using data from the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education (WNSLAE), this study considered institutions as "incubators," where institutions develop students by providing them with essential resources and services to thrive. This approach also recognizes the importance of institutional norms and identities in shaping students'…

Predominantly, childhood provides a window of opportunity for the promotion and development of social maturation and fundamental movement skills. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of active play on the motor proficiency and social maturity of children. Thirty participants (age range: seven to nine years old) were randomly assigned…

Schools are increasingly adopting universal social-emotional learning (SEL) programs to support students' prosocial development and academic success. When adopted across contexts and student populations, SEL interventions can be implemented in different ways, particularly under typical classroom conditions that are not part of research efficacy…

With the internationalisation of higher education, students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds represent a significant proportion of the university student body in Australia. Research literature indicates that the unique cultural and linguistic challenges experienced by these students may adversely impact their academic…