This article examines young people's experiences of loneliness in the peer support discussion forum YouthNet (YN). The study aimed to shed understanding of loneliness as a shared experience. The data consists of 869 loneliness-related messages from 2010 to 2023. Data was analyzed with dual inductive-deductive thematic analysis and content…

The wave of positive psychology in second language acquisition has highlighted the need to pay more attention to language learners' psychological well-being (MacIntyre et al. in Mod Lang J 103(1):262-274, https://doi.org/10.1111/modl.12544, 2019). The present study aimed to examine the level of foreign language learning burnout, a significant…

This study seeks to examine the impact of the physical presence of others on perceptions of classroom climate across multiple learning spaces, particularly HyFlex spaces, at the post-secondary level. Following a review of the role of others within social learning theory, student insights and perceptions concerning the physical presence of their…

Cyberbullying affects US youth, adolescents, and adults and can occur in various settings. Among the academic literature exploring cyberbullying, most discuss cyberbullying of youth and adolescents within the K-12 academic setting. While some studies address cyberbullying targeting adults, a limited amount of research has been conducted on the…

Understanding the factors contributing to adolescent antisocial behavior is crucial for effective interventions. Protracted development of cognitive control systems supporting inhibitory control may be linked to increases in adolescent antisocial behavior, suggesting the promotion of inhibitory control as a potential preventative strategy.…

Peer interaction offers critical learning opportunities for preschool students, yet exposure to peers of different skill levels varies within and across classrooms. We explore two ways peers may affect learning: differences in who children play with in a classroom and differences in student composition across classrooms. We find that playing with…

Peer interaction offers critical learning opportunities for preschool students, yet exposure to peers of different skill levels varies within and across classrooms. We explore two ways peers may affect learning: differences in who children play with in a classroom and differences in student composition across classrooms. We find that playing with…

Background: Emotion and peer problems tend to increase in autistic young people during adolescence. However, the extent to which endogenous (e.g., pubertal maturation) and exogenous (e.g., school adjustment, bullying) factors contribute to trajectories of emotion and peer problems in autistic young people is unclear. Methods: Using data from the…

This article explores the dynamics between Jewish and Palestinian students and faculty in Israel, with a focus on the aftermath of the October 7th attack. Employing two conflating theories--caring and intersectionality--the study examines how these dynamics unfold. A single academic institution, renowned for its dedication to multiculturalism in a…

Outdoor recess presents an opportunity for children to be physically active, socialize with their peers, and spend time in nature. Inclement weather may detract from these activities. The purpose of this study is to explore how teachers and administrators adapt their school day during inclement weather and how it may impact the wellbeing of…

This study adopts a sociological perspective in investigating peer friendships, influenced by the new sociology of childhood and sociologists like Corsaro. Ten toddlers participated to the study which was conducted in two Greek day-care settings, using an adaptation of the Mosaic Approach. Children's interactions with their peers were investigated…

This study examined the stability/change trajectories of future expectations during high school, analyzing whether adolescents' sex, attachment to parents and peers, multiple risk, and pandemic-related stress explained these trajectories. The sample included 467 Portuguese adolescents, assessed three times across 18 months. Results revealed that…

Drawing on theories of interpersonal emotion transfer (Parkinson, 2020) and the control-value theory of achievement emotions (Pekrun, 2006), the present research employed a mixed-methods approach to examine how emotions are transmitted among peers in foreign language (FL) classrooms. We collected quantitative data from 308 freshmen using…

Self-determination theory (SDT) offers a conceptual framework and practice for more successful and highly motivated university students in distance education. In the context of distance education, SDT has been examined from the perspective of students, academicians and system administrators. In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the distance…

This case study examines the use and possibilities of blogging as reflective practice journals by student teachers during their practicum. The blog serves as a tool for the construction of their teacher identity through the encouragement of daily reflection on school experiences. The study investigates how the blog, as a digital tool, facilitates…