Existing measurements tend to focus on the measurement of how cognitive aspects of life skills development can influence students' school-to-work transition. Less attention has been paid to the noncognitive aspects of it. Specifically, "career planning" has often been ignored as a contemporary life skill. The purpose of this study was to…

Based on three-wave longitudinal data from 1512 Chinese college students, this study attempted to examine changes in vocational identity (VI) processes and career decision self-efficacy (CDSE) and their reciprocal association. Latent growth curve analyses highlighted longitudinal increases in in-breadth exploration, career commitment making,…

Physical activity is well-known to have a plethora of positive physiological, psychological, and sociological benefits. However, many college students do not meet the physical activity guidelines for Americans. In addition, depression and anxiety rates among college students have continued to rise. The purpose of this study was to examine the…

The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) has transformed academic research, especially for graduate students, who are progressively depending on GAI for diverse research activities. However, despite its potential to revolutionize research practices, a critical gap remains in understanding the factors that influence…

This review addresses the current knowledge on inclusive education suggesting that many studies focus on predetermined groups of disadvantaged learners . This review aims 1) to map the research on inclusive education for all (IEFA) and 2) to assess the consistency of studies in their approach to inclusive education (IE), research methodology and…

Teachers' leadership behavior has been demonstrated to play a critical role in students' motivation, learning and performance in school. Given its importance, we theorised and tested a model of the determinants for teachers to excel in leadership behavior in the classroom and beyond. Based on self-determination theory, we modelled the influence of…

Preservice teachers will soon be expected to manage a classroom of students who will have myriad peer relationships and social issues among themselves. Managing these classroom social dynamics is increasingly recognized as an essential component of teachers' classroom management practice. One way to support teachers in this skill is to bolster…

Graduate students in the United States are experiencing increased levels of anxiety, affecting their mental health and attrition from graduate programs. Yet, we are only beginning to understand how anxiety about specific aspects of graduate study, such as teaching or research, might contribute to this overall anxiety related to graduate study.…

The biology workforce has a need for undergraduate students trained in bioinformatics. Although bioinformatics is a critical sub-discipline of biology, it is not required in all biology degree programs. In parallel, there is a need to increase student access to research experiences. To address these needs, we offer a one-credit…

This study explores the effects of mindfulness, resilience, and self-efficacy on foreign language anxiety among Chinese college students and identifies the most significant predictor of foreign language anxiety. Employing a quantitative approach, data were collected from 323 English as a foreign language students using validated scales measuring…

Background/purpose: The study addresses the lack of clear policies and ethical concerns surrounding AI use in Vietnamese universities, where debates continue over balancing AI's benefits with risks of academic misconduct. This study seeks to investigate determinants of students' use of AI-powered study tools, by applying the Theory of Planned…

The challenges of the global job market are reflected in South Korea, where job shortages delay students' graduation, employment, and independence. Consequently, many parents continue to provide academic, financial, and instrumental support to their college-aged children, potentially affecting their career decision-making. This study explores the…

Racial disparities persist in school discipline. Implicit bias has been identified as a probable influence affecting educator discipline decisions. To reduce disparate outcomes, implicit bias trainings often find significant improvements in ratings of attitudes and knowledge, however research has identified the need for more brief trainings within…

Teachers perceive the characteristics of their teaching jobs differently. However, little is known about beginning teachers' perceptions of their teaching job characteristics and how their professional identity differs with these perceptions. Grounded in the job demands-resources model, we clustered three typical types of job characteristics…

Online education has experienced substantial growth, driven by technological advancements and expanded internet accessibility. Many private academic institutions have transitioned to online platforms, offering diverse educational services tailored to meet varying student needs. Despite this shift, research on online education has largely…