Recent studies have indicated that patterns of infant-caregiver attachment are associated with differences in infants' processing of social signals of emotion, such as facial expressions. In the current longitudinal study we extended this line of research to social signals of actual attachment figures by investigating whether 7-month-old infants'…

Entrepreneurial intention is a crucial prerequisite for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to establish new ventures, and today's college students represent the potential entrepreneurs of the future. Enhancing students' willingness to engage in entrepreneurship is a vital area of focus for numerous scholars. This study aims to explore how prior…

This study examined the mediating role of three manifestations of test anxiety in the relation of self-oriented perfectionism (SOP) and socially prescribed perfectionism (SPP) with school achievement and internalising behaviours, among 1212 Canadian students (M[subscript age] = 16.68). Results revealed that SPP was indirectly and negatively…

With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in education, understanding how teachers' innovative behaviors shape their digital competence and well-being has become a critical yet underexplored area in teacher development research. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of innovative behaviors of new teachers (=5 years)…

Source evaluation is central to effective reading and decision making in digital environments. However, L2 students' processes of source evaluation and its role in task performance is not well understood. To fill the gap, the study examined 25 Chinese EFL undergraduates' online processes of source evaluation in an Internet environment. By…

Teachers and parents often scaffold children to help others. Not all help is equally beneficial, however. We know very little about the ways in which children distribute different types of help. Across three preregistered studies, we examined when children provide others with help that can hamper learning (outcome-oriented help, e.g., correct…

Background: Substance use among college students remains an important public health issue, which may have been exacerbated by the social and behavioral health disturbances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives: This investigation employed egocentric social network analysis to assess associations between individual and network-level…

Given established associations between children's sleep and many outcomes, and the theorized relations between sleep and school functioning, the goal of this study was to examine the relations between children's actigraphy-assessed sleep and school engagement. We used data from a diverse sample of twins (N = 710; Analytic N = 599; M[subscript…

This study examines the cultural climate of successful groups in online undergraduate sociology courses that developed social contracts aimed at fostering positive group work experiences and academic achievement. An analysis of participants' group assessment papers investigated the most important attributes of group cultures with congenial work…

Cognitive presence is essential for deep and meaningful learning, yet developing it poses challenges. Theoretically, peer-led teaching presence can enhance cognitive presence, but research on this facilitation is limited. This study used behavioural sequence analysis to investigate how peer-led teaching presence promotes cognitive presence…

When leaders don't prioritize their wellness, supporting teachers and students becomes challenging. This resource emphasizes wellness as a core part of a leader's identity, addressing low morale and exploring personal connections. It outlines six critical actions for self-care, goal setting, and professional learning, enabling leaders to create…

Engagement in prosocial actions is essential for promoting positive peer relationships and empathy in adolescence dynamically reinforces these outcomes. The aim of the present study was to explore the possible underlying mechanisms that link empathy and prosocial behavior and, more specifically, the mediating role of prosocial motivation, in early…

Examining peer relationships among young children with developmental disabilities in early childhood can increase their acceptance and well-being in education. This study focused on the peer relationships of preschool children with various developmental disabilities in inclusive settings involving the participation of five teachers and one…

Background: Among children aged 6-16, there is a clear association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and academic attainment. We wanted to know whether this association was replicated in younger children. Aims: To explore the relationship between children aged 4-8 with probable ADHD and their academic attainment and…

Julie Causton, Kate MacLeod, and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak work with administrators all over the world who believe in supporting students with compassion and leading schools with love. But these administrators report incredible challenges they face in ditching traditional behavior-management practices like punitive or public discipline tactics.…