The present study provided a novel examination of how children's theory of mind (ToM) might be related to two maternal beliefs: (1) social dominance orientation (SDO: the belief that inequalities in society are justified) and (2) right-wing authoritarianism (RWA: a belief in following established authorities). We reasoned that these beliefs could…

This paper analyses how 'polarisations' in which social tensions between the religious, ethnic and socio-economic groups are believed to increase are experienced and understood by secondary school teachers in the Netherlands. Based on the idea that polarisation is present in everyday interactions, this study contributes to an everyday perspective…

There is increasing interest in the use of artificial intelligence technologies, which have become a transformative force in the field of education, in educational fields that include subject areas that support lifelong learning, such as science and chemistry education. In this study, a systematic review was conducted on the use and effects of…

In fall 2021, I interviewed 6 teachers about their experiences with lactation (pumping) in schools following the birth of a child. Participants recounted heartbreaking stories as the neopatriarchal norms of their institutions clashed against the unpredictable nature of the embodied labor of infant feeding. This pain, however, is an incomplete…

Legislative mandates dictate that students with disabilities are provided instruction, services, and supports needed to progress in school (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [IDEA] Part B, 2004) which can be in the form of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for children three and under, and…

There is substantial and extensive literature detailing the importance equity-oriented urban educational leadership development. However, there is a critical lack of literature addressing the development of equity-oriented rural educational leadership preparation programs. Increasingly, sociologists have identified how spatial hierarchies are…

Increasing the proportion of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) health practitioners is identified as one strategy to address healthcare disparities that individuals from minority or under-represented backgrounds experience. However, professional and institutional cultures and structures are known to contribute to the challenges for CALD…

This article critically examines inclusive education practices for children with disabilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, highlighting the persistent gap between national policies and on-the-ground implementation. Despite Nigeria's ratification of global frameworks like the Salamanca Statement and Sustainable Development Goal 4, inclusive…

Purpose: In the HBO comedy series, "Vice Principals," two white men vice principals respond to the hiring of a Black woman high school principal with physical, emotional, and workplace violence. The purpose of this study was to explore (1) white men educational leaders' perceptions of a Black woman educational leader, and (2) their…

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in the past two years is exerting profound effects throughout society. However, while this new technology undoubtedly promises substantial benefits, its disruptive nature also means that it poses a variety of challenges. The field of education is no exception. This position paper intends to…

Test anxiety is experienced in competence-based situations, such as tests and exams, where one is anxious and concerned about failure in performance outcomes. It is often of interest to both research and applied settings to identify students who are high on test anxiety to understand the characteristics of high test anxiety or to provide support…

"Fat on Campus: The Voices and Images of Fat College Students and the Impacts of Fatphobia" amplifies the voices of 11 fat college students across the United States. Defined as "a pathological fear of fatness often manifested as negative attitudes and stereotypes about fat people" (Robinson et al., 1993, p. 468), fatphobia,…

Purpose: Autistic individuals consider social camouflaging, e.g., masking autistic traits or social skills compensation, as exhausting and effortful, often leading to diminished well-being or burnout, as well as adaptive for satisfying social interactions. Developing camouflaging may result in isolation, social avoidance, increased…

International doctoral students experience many difficulties while pursuing their degrees in the West. Since they join the program with their intersectional identities, they experience problems related to biases, stereotypes, and discrimination. Studies for international doctoral students' experiences are available in the literature, yet they…

Background: To mitigate stigma, many universities recently changed the name of their "Abnormal Psychology" course to "Psychopathology." Objective: In a preregistered study, we investigated whether "Psychopathology" is less stigmatizing than "Abnormal." Method: Undergraduate students completed an implicit…