We studied lifelong factors that were experienced as protective by 48 Finnish adults (20-39 years) whose reading disability (RD) was diagnosed in childhood. Our aim was to gain a better understanding of the factors that can help individuals live with RD. We used semi-structured interviews and qualitative content analysis. Three main themes were…

GenAI (Generative Artificial Intelligence) will have a growing role within formal education. What should that role be? How do we treat GenAIs as an opportunity to enhance and reenergise teaching and learning? This theoretical article suggests that answers to these questions should start with our foundational psychological theories about what…

Purpose: The increasing prevalence of dementia poses significant challenges for speech-language pathologists (SLPs), who often lack specialized training in addressing degenerative disorders. Simulations can offer students a safe and standardized environment to develop essential skills. This study evaluated whether the Virtual Dementia Tour, a…

Autistic people often encounter significant barriers when navigating airports, largely due to overwhelming sensory environments, stringent security procedures, and crowded spaces. This study aimed to enhance understanding of airport accessibility by retrospectively analyzing reports from Autistic-led environmental assessments conducted at six…

Objective: To examine both psychiatric risk and psychological wellbeing in a college student sample drawn from a majority-minority university. Participants: 100 participants (42% White; 70 females), mean age, 21.22 years. Methods: Univariate and multivariate analyses examined the relationship of psychiatric risk (Brief Symptom Inventory; BSI) and…

The purpose of this article is to paint a narrative in exploration of the following research question: What can we learn about Black life and Black Joy from the voices of those who are incarcerated? Utilizing the historical tradition of Black testimony, this article will explore this research question within the context of an urban high school…

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how racially minoritized patients and clinicians have suffered racial discrimination. It also made visible the ways in which Asians across the globe experience racial hate and illuminated that the experiences of Asians in medicine are not often spotlighted. In the United States specifically, Asian Americans are…

Understanding the connection to nature (C2N) in early childhood is vital for fostering long-term environmental stewardship. This study examines C2N among preschoolers from distinct educational backgrounds: a zoo-based school (Z School) offering extensive outdoor learning and a more conventional urban school (U School). The research aims to discern…

Learning, and especially the broader learning process, requires an intellectual and emotional effort. Such emotional effort can come with greater risks for some learner profiles than others, and this is particularly true for refugee/ forcibly displaced learners. To provide adequate support for these students from conflict-affected contexts,…

Despite advancements in screening technologies, gynecologic cancers remain among the deadliest and most overlooked cancers. Early detection is crucial, but many women are reluctant to undergo screening due to various barriers and misconceptions. This study explores the motivations and barriers influencing women's decisions regarding early…

Background: Attention has been paid to collaboration in digital game-based learning, as it fosters interaction and student engagement, thereby enhancing learning outcomes. Previous findings about the effect of collaboration in digital game-based learning were inconsistent, and few studies have explored the underlying mechanisms, particularly…

Background: Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a core area of practice for Australian speech-language pathologists (SLPs); however, there is no current literature describing the state of AAC training in Australia. Aim: Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the training experiences and needs of Australian SLPs in AAC. Method…

This study examined the views of 1593 first-year graduates from five Western Australian universities concerning three nationally endorsed teacher performance assessment (TPA) instruments. Quantitative and qualitative data obtained through the Department of Education Western Australia's annual first year graduate teacher surveys from 2021-2023 was…

Research on epistemic emotions has often focused on how students transition between affective states (e.g., affect dynamics). More recently, studies have examined the properties of cases where a student remains in the same affective state over time, finding that the duration of a student's affective state is important for multiple learning…

The resident assistant (RA) position is one of the most complex and important roles on college and university campuses in the United States. Although these student staff serve many functions, the primary responsibility of RAs is to make their residents feel welcomed and valued in their community. Black students who take on the RA role at…