Older Latinxs engage in lower levels of leisure-time physical activity (PA) compared with non-Latinx Whites. Latin dance is a culturally relevant type of leisure-time PA that may engage older Latinx populations, particularly when coupled with mobile health technologies (mHealth). This single group pre-post feasibility study described the PA and…

This study explored teaching anxiety and teacher foreign language anxiety (FLA) in 151 Chinese college English teachers in relation to their individual characteristics. Analyses of data collected from mixed-form questionnaires revealed the following major findings: (a) Major causes for teaching anxiety were concern about classroom teaching,…

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to develop and implement an audio-tactile protocol for therapeutic intervention in individuals with visual impairments. Methods: The Physiotherapy Protocol for People with Visual Impairment (PP-PVI) was developed following five steps: physiotherapy evaluation, linguistic selection, protocol design,…

The primary goal of this study is to describe the quality of life of seasoned teachers in Bulacan State University A.Y. 2021-2022 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. This study sought to determine the successes and challenges encountered by the select teachers in implementing the distance learning approach. This…

This project introduces the L.E.G.A.C.Y. appreciative life review model (L.E.G.A.C.Y.) and provides preliminary evidence for its feasibility with emerging adults in a higher education context. L.E.G.A.C.Y. is the first model to integrate appreciative inquiry as well as a retrospective-prospective framework and experiential elements into the life…

According to international documents, older people have the right to fully develop their skills and and knowledge, and to have a sense of dignity. Seniors with disabilities also have the same rights. For this reason, it is necessary to provide personal development and education that enables a good quality of life, in spite of their disability.…

The Intergenerational Leadership Institute (ILI) is a yearlong certificate training program developed by Pennsylvania State University for older adults (55-plus) seeking new lifelong learning and civic engagement experiences and opportunities to contribute to innovation and change in their communities. Data from participant surveys and…

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of soft skill integration in the curriculum on quality of college life of diploma business students in Malaysian private higher educational institutions. Design/methodology/approach: Descriptive quantitative survey research was used to assess the views and relationship between variables…

Increasing the independence of students with disabilities involves an in-depth assessment of their inclusion in driver's education. This study addresses (a) the plight of disabled students within the state of New Jersey who are unable to access driver's education, despite the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act; (b) the need to…

Personal decision-making is a core element of self-determination and quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), however, they have traditionally been appointed a guardian to make decisions for them. Guardians are encouraged to involve their wards in decisions, but this comes with challenges as many are…

Research has shown that students' experiences of autonomy within the classroom impact important outcomes related to student engagement, academic success, and wellbeing. Very little is known, however, about this relationship among students with psychiatric disabilities in postsecondary settings. Given the increasing number of students entering…

This preliminary qualitative description study explored knowledge from urban Ghanaians about the nature and impact of their self-reported voice problem. Ten Ghanaians were screened for a self-reported voice disorder using the "Voice Handicap Index--10" (VHI-10), and they also completed a structured interview with a speech-language…

Health disparities are documented between adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and neurotypical peers. As progress has been slow in improving health outcomes in people with IDD, the aim of this retrospective study was to compare effectiveness of a new Cross-Systems Care Integration (CSCI) model of care coordination to…

Disability-related services such as Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS) become a part of life for families when there is a child with disability. Many parents give up their everyday occupations such as self-care and paid work to be able to provide long-term caregiving. This Australian study explored parent perspectives of their family…

This study aims to explore the relationships between cognitive flexibility (CF), perceived quality of faculty life (PQFL), learning approaches (LA) and academic achievement (AA). This correlational comparison study was conducted with 1573 undergraduates at Ankara University. The data collection tools were "Cognitive Flexibility Scale…