Traditional definitions of literacy, often limited to reading and writing, overlook the complexity of literacy practices across cultures and contexts. This paper argues that literacy is not a technical skill but a socially situated practice that varies in meaning and function depending on cultural, political, and historical factors. Drawing on…

The selection of a university major marks a crucial step in the educational and, subsequently, career trajectory for university students. However, this choice can be challenging for many who find it hard to settle on a major that aligns with their academic and professional aspirations, leading to decisions that may not resonate with their…

Scholars acknowledge the significant role of puberty in the risks for adverse outcomes. However, we lack understanding of the relevant social and structural factors at play. Current theoretical approaches to research on puberty were posited based on the experiences of White, middle-class girls who developed early or late, disregarding the…

The purpose of this study was to investigate how social and physical environments interact to cultivate improvisational creativity. This was achieved by qualitatively reviewing the developmental backgrounds of some of Australia's most creative rugby players. A deductive reflexive thematic analysis was applied to data collected from primary sources…

This piece of research is designed to achieve the following: (1) to highlight the salient biopsychosocial factors shared amongst many of the perpetrators of this school shooting phenomenon; (2) to reveal many of the noteworthy environmental factors, both, within the assailant's school system and in his/her immediate environment; (3) to discuss the…

This study explored the source classification of academic contingent self-worth (ACSW) and analysed its adaptability through its relation to perfectionism and academic emotions. The participants were 1,494 junior high school students, and structural equation modelling was used. The results were as follows: (a) the three-dimensional sources of ACSW…

Background: Anxiety impairs adolescent development and is a risk factor for psychopathology. However, factors related to anxiety impairment's severity remain poorly studied. Objective: This study aims to document anxiety impairment across different domains in adolescents and to study associated factors (sociodemographic, specific anxiety, and…

The social environment plays a crucial role in shaping students' learning experiences and mental well-being, ultimately impacting their academic performance. The study examined the interplay between social environment, perceived academic stress and coping strategies. The study participants were 374 undergraduate students enrolled at the Malawi…

Offering a fresh perspective on sustainability in the realm of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), "Promoting Transformative Practices for Sustainability in Early Childhood Education and Care" invites educators, policymakers and researchers to rethink how young children's engagement with sustainability extends beyond nature…

The relationship between family poverty and children's psychological distress is well-established, often assessed through income-based measures. However, a child-centric perspective is lacking, particularly regarding the roles of teacher neglect and peer bullying as potential mediators, and the impact of cultural differences. This study explores…

By merging the theory of planned behavior and social cognitive theory, in this study an attempt is made to identify the cognitive and environmental factors that influence the entrepreneurial intentions of female university science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students in Andalusia, Spain. The data were obtained from a…

In an increasingly complex and uncertain world of the future and aligned with the emergence of Society 5.0, exploring alternative futures of education and the curricula in terms of fulfilling the mission of education systems is necessary. Therefore, this study set out to do foresight for the primary school curriculum in Iran. The study was…

Background/purpose: Over the past few decades, there has been a growing scholarly interest in mathematical self-efficacy, given its significant impact on students' motivation, persistence, and achievement. However, there is still a limited understanding of how these beliefs develop in culturally specific, non-Western settings, particularly in Arab…

This study looks at the relevance of Holland's Hexagonal Model of vocational interests within a collectivistic cultural context by examining the alignment between RIASEC personality types and occupational daydreams among Indonesian high school students. Informed by a mixed-methods approach, 649 students completed the Self-Directed Search (SDS),…

Resilience, or the ability to bounce back from hardship, has been studied extensively and identified as a protective factor against negative long-term physical and mental health outcomes. Most research has addressed the child's resilience in the face of adversity; however, the parent's capacity for resilience has received limited attention.…