Objective: To investigate exercise stages of change (SOC) and physical barriers among undergraduates at an Historically Black University (HBCU) and quantify their relationship. Participants: A total of 326 undergraduate HBCU students; 198 were females (body mass index (BMI) range 16.5-87.9; M = 26.5 ± 6.8) and 127 were males (BMI range 18.0-49.3;…

Numerous studies have reported a disruption in the lifestyle habits (LsHs) of post-secondary students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the importance of LsHs for these young adults' physical and mental health and academic success, it is pertinent to examine whether these changes were maintained beyond the public health crisis. As post-pandemic…

There is evidence for mindfulness as a mental health intervention for autistic adults, but most of the research has focused on in-person interventions. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of a 6-week manualized autistic-informed group-based virtual mindfulness intervention in comparison to a waitlist control. Sixty-three autistic…

Autism spectrum disorder prevalence estimates in Latin America have been limited by a lack of reliable data. This cohort study aimed to estimate autism spectrum disorder prevalence in Chile by linking school registries with electronic health records. Probabilistic data linking was conducted between the 2021 Chilean school registry and 2003-2015…

Since the onset of the 21st century, the concept of nostalgia has evolved from individualized, emotionally driven private customization into a universal, societal, and national public phenomenon and cultural landscape, thereby constituting a form of "nostalgic culture" with widespread significance. Nostalgia refers to "a sentimental…

Appropriately managing working hours is at the core of the policy on teachers' working conditions. We analyzed the impact of long working hours on teachers' well-being using data on Japanese teachers from TALIS 2018. We applied a novel identification strategy that does not require panel data, forcing variables, or instrumental variables. The…

Purpose: When working with students with speech, language, and communication needs, classroom teachers (CLTs), special education teachers (SETs), and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) must engage in interprofessional practice (IPP). According to the expectancy-value model, IPP adoption is partially contingent on its perceived value. The…

Increasing use of tiered service delivery models that include universal, whole-class programming, is reshaping school-based speech-language therapists (SLTs)' roles in supporting inclusive education. Interactive reading programs, designed to enhance language and literacy skills of diverse learners, offer SLTs an evidence-based means to promote…

This paper highlights an emergent form of gender inequality within schools, set against the backdrop of a perceived mental health "crisis" amongst young people in popular and media narratives. We present interview data collected in a qualitative study with students and staff in secondary schools in England. Through a Foucauldian analytic…

We examined the association between gender discrimination and tobacco use among 725 adolescent girls in the United States. Gender discrimination referred to the interpersonal prejudice individuals experienced because of their gender and included multiple forms (overt, subtle) and sources (teenagers, school personnel, and other important adults).…

Students' psychological well-being (PWB) is vital in foreign language learning, with transformational classroom leadership (TCL) and self-efficacy playing significant roles. However, limited research has explored the role of TCL and self-efficacy in understanding English as a foreign language (EFL) learners' PWB. This study hence aimed to examine…

This article investigates the key factors associated with Australian teachers' intentions to leave their roles by examining their working conditions, experiences of work and mental health through the concept of the psychosocial work environment. Utilising a dataset of 744 primary and secondary teachers in mainstream Australian government schools,…

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion among students and staff. Yet, they are one of the business sectors with the highest levels of workplace bullying. Bullying can severely impact employee well-being, with sexual minority employees being particularly vulnerable. Building on the Minority Stress Theory,…

Mental health is vital to seminarians' holistic development, playing a crucial role in their personal growth and pastoral readiness. Equipping seminarians with mental health training enhances their human formation and addresses stigma, creating a foundation for more compassionate and effective ministry. The study utilized an explanatory research…

While haptic interactions are increasingly integrated into embodied Extended-Reality (XR) educational systems, their impacts on students' learning outcomes remain underexplored. To address this gap, a comprehensive three-level meta-analysis of 25 studies (50 effect sizes) was conducted to evaluate how haptic interactions in XR learning…