The present study examined the well-being and the emotional experience of Chilean university students after participating in an international exchange programme and the association between these factors and the underlying discontents of Chilean society. We sought to determine the extent to which the participants' evaluation of their student…

Studies on the discourse of neoliberalism in English language textbooks (ELT) concur that neoliberalism originated from the west: thus, its values are imported into the rest of the world through the textbooks produced by western global ELT producers. Instead, the current study shows that neoliberalism is not necessarily an entirely foreign concept…

This study examines the relationship between structural and pragmatic language skills, emotion regulation, and social relationships in children from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. The sample comprised 40 participants (mean age = 9 years; SD = 3.6). Language and social-emotional skills were measured using parent-reported…

Learning disabilities are challenging to characterize because they evolve throughout development, frequently co-occur, and have varying domain specificity. Addressing these challenges, we analyzed longitudinal patterns of growth, co-occurrence, and specificity manifesting in the math and reading skills of children with and without learning…

Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show difficulties in recognizing emotions. Similarities and differences between these two clinical groups' emotion recognition (ER) have been little explored. This systematic review aims to summarize the results of comparative…

This study examines whether adolescents' interest and self-concept regarding information and communication technologies (ICT) affect their subsequent career paths through the selection into different vocational education and training (VET) programs. Drawing on Eccles' situated expectancy value theory and related theories, we argue that ICT…

The study explored trainees' perceptions of the current status of soft skills in polytechnic colleges in Ethiopia. A convergent mixed methods design was employed to conduct the study. Data were collected from 348 sample trainees from ten polytechnic colleges selected using simple random sampling, and seven job creation and counselor officers…

Mental health disparities in STEM higher education are increasingly recognised as critical factors influencing academic success and student retention. This study investigates the interrelations among anxiety, depression, psychological maladjustment and self-efficacy in a sample of 711 Chilean higher education students enrolled in STEM programmes.…

Adolescents residing in regional areas, and those from more financially disadvantaged families, traditionally have worse academic outcomes relative to their counterparts in metropolitan communities. A key mechanism that may account for these differences is how far individuals would like to progress in the educational system (aspirations) and how…

Children are commonly advised to tell a teacher when peer-victimized, but many are reluctant to do so. This study examines possible predictors of assistance-seeking in the fall and changes in assistance-seeking over the school year. Data were collected from 421 fourth and fifth graders (197 boys; M[subscript age] = 9.29, SD = 0.65; 87.4% White).…

The rapid integration of technology into various aspects of society, driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has transformed the field of education. While technology is recognized as an essential component of teaching and learning, not all teachers embrace it with enthusiasm. Technophobia, or the fear of using technology, can hinder teachers…

School discipline is an integral part of educational systems. Its relationship with students' test anxiety has attracted increasing interest among scholars. By fitting multilevel models on data from a sample of Grade 4 students from rural schools in central China, this study examined the association between teachers' disciplinary sanctions and…

In today's world, where the single-grade model is most prevalent, some schools are offering a more flexible organisational model based on respecting the learning pace of each child. This study examines a scarcely explored topic, with the objective of elucidating inclusive and flexible organisational practices and underscoring their educational…

This study explored differences in students' self-perceived professional development between remote and in-person work during hybrid placement-based work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. Drawing from the graduate capital model, a content analysis of interviews with students (N = 8) revealed how professional development differed between work…

Purpose: Operating in both traditional schools and alternative learning systems (ALS) requires organizations to have a strong understanding of what drives the cultural acceptance of violence and the capacity of the local populace to find peaceful solutions. This paper explores the results from a formative social network analysis (SNA) study on…