Identity development is theorized to be a cornerstone of adolescence. An abundance of evidence has documented the significance of specific social identities (e.g., ethnic-racial or sexual identity) in the adjustment of adolescents. Research has found that youth who have explored their social identities and have more positive views of their social…

Several literature reviews have indicated the effectiveness of visual schedules (VS) to increase engagement and decrease problem behavior related to transitions for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, Lequia et al. (2012) noted that VS are typically combined with multiple intervention components, making it unclear…

In this dissertation an integrated intervention in high schools is proposed for students with anxiety that combines CBT and yoga methods. The development of this program was derived from a critical review of the literature on CBT and yoga programs in high school that aim to reduce anxiety in students. Thirteen studies that used CBT programs and…

Recently, theory and research have supported collective psychological capital (cPsyCap) as a core construct linked to positive outcomes at the group and team level. However, to date, little attention has been given to cPsyCap emergence, or development, through training interventions. To fill this gap, this mixed-methods study involved first…

Students with complex communication needs (CCN) do not have the same access to social opportunities as their typical peers (Chung et al., 2012; Raghavendra et al., 2012; Schoger, 2006). Without such opportunities, students with CCN fall behind their classmates in building friendships and obtaining peer acceptance (Bossaert et al., 2015;…

This mixed-methods study uses a design-based approach to school improvement. At the center of the study, a focus group was utilized to explore the current response to intervention process in place specifically in the area of third-grade reading. Working through Mintrop's cycle of inquiry, this study was embedded into the professional development…

Thriving, or the concurrent experience of healthy well-being and high-level performance, may serve as a valuable construct when studying the optimal student-athlete experience and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been shown to positively impact well-being and performance. The purpose of the present study began to examine the impact of…

The improvement of low-performing school systems is one potential strategy for mitigating educational inequality. Some evidence suggests districtwide reform may be more effective than school-level change, but limited research examines district-level turnaround. There is also little scholarship examining the effects of turnaround reforms on…

This paper discusses the importance of incorporating personal assistance into interventions aimed at improving long-term education and labor market success. While existing research demonstrates the cost-effectiveness of low-touch behavioral nudges, this paper argues that the dynamic nature of human capital accumulation requires sustained habits…

Introduction: The demand for patient needs surpasses the current supply of knowledgeable clinical staff such as medical assistants (MAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and registered nurses (RNs). Healthcare has expanded to supplement this demand to include newly graduated clinicians and individuals with limited medical experience. The staff…

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021 forced teachers and students of the research site (given the pseudonym Roxy High School) into an online learning environment. Neither the school nor the teachers had previously experienced such a high demand for online courses, and many did not recognize the differences between online and face-to-face…

This paper argues that legislative intervention rather than deontological rules could be an adequate tool to address academic integrity concerns, particularly in civil law jurisdictions, which is the case in the majority of European countries. The recently enacted Montenegrin law on academic integrity offers a promising foundation for developing…

Despite growing concern about mental health problems in university students and increasing recognition that first-generation university students (FGS) may face additional challenges, there has been no previous attempt to map the existing research on FGS mental health. The aim of this scoping review was to elicit current understanding of mental…

In order to produce the most reliable syntheses of the effectiveness of educational interventions, systematic reviews need to adhere to rigorous methodological standards. This meta-review investigated risk of bias occurring while conducting a systematic review and the presence of open science practices like data sharing and reproducibility of the…

Guided by the Icelandic Prevention Model, a community-led coalition in Franklin County, KY, aimed to subsidize costs for participation in supervised organized leisure time programs among its youth via adaptation of the Reykjavik City Leisure Card program, locally known as the 'YES Card' voucher program. This study examined whether the proportion…