Digital learning games have been increasingly adopted in classrooms to facilitate learning and to promote learning outcomes. Contrary to common beliefs, many digital learning games can be more effective for female students than male students in terms of learning and affective outcomes. However, the in-game learning mechanisms that explain these…

This study investigates the similarities and differences between Hong Kong kindergarteners' shyness and social anxiety and their possible relations with social emotional adjustment and the development of receptive language abilities. Data were collected from three kindergartens, with 71 children (mean age = 52.6 months, SD = 7.28; 48% boys) and…

This study explores the crucial influence of technological and individual-social factors on the willingness of university students to use mobile learning (m-learning). It analyzes the direct, indirect, and overall effects of these factors. Furthermore, it examines how gender and age serve as moderators of the direct impact of each determinant on…

Purpose: Puberty a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, poses problems that are difficult to manage for typically developing adolescents, but even more difficult for adolescents with autism. It is vital that girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), like their typically developing peers, are able to manage these physiological…

The aim of this study was to assess test-retest reliability and diagnostic validity of self-report instruments of depression and anxiety in autistic youth. Participants were 55 autistic youth aged 8-17 years presenting with depressive or anxiety symptoms. They were interviewed with the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for…

Masking may entail the suppression of autistic traits by autistic individuals. Thus far, research indicates a negative impact of autistic masking on mental health, but this is largely based on retrospective surveys. In this study, we used ecological momentary assessment to examine real-time associations between social context (i.e. presence of…

Indiscipline remains a persistent issue in schools worldwide. The preponderance of literature associated with indiscipline highlights its severity and the frequency of its manifestation, rendering it a global problem. The frequency of indiscipline on the African continent has also been a focus of educational research undertaken by various…

Behavior analysts frequently work in professional areas that necessitate treatment from an array of professionals, each representing different disciplines and specialties within healthcare, education, rehabilitation, and human services. Therefore, to best meet the diverse needs of clients and their families, behavior analysts are often required to…

This article explores some of the disparities between policy and practice in relation to the use of managed moves in the UK education system. The article interweaves professional reflection as a practitioner, into a review of academic literature and policy in relation to how managed moves could be implemented in order for them to better serve the…

More collaboration between primary schools and childcare providers is increasingly considered a crucial factor to optimally support children's development. However, due to disparities between these two sectors, fostering collaboration proves problematic in practice. Inclusive leadership is seen as a promising approach in contexts with strong fault…

This study provides novel and nuanced insights into the relationship between adolescents' fiction reading and their wellbeing. In total, 19 adolescents (aged 15-17-years-old) living in the UK participated in semi-structured interviews exploring three aspects of wellbeing: positive affect, connection and personal growth. In relation to positive…

The present research investigates the influence of school principals' social justice--oriented leadership on teachers' engagement with their work. Particular attention is given to the mediating effects of subjective and psychological well-being, as well as the moderating function of gender. Data were obtained from a sample of 492 public school…

Based on Social Identity Theory, this study contributes to the understanding of how the attachment felt by students to their university (called here institutional attachment) works as a crucial factor in promoting their life satisfaction and decreasing their dropout intentions. The study aimed to investigate the relations between students'…

Recently, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has developed many aspects of education, as reported by several studies. However, little research has been done on the impact of AI-mediated education on junior middle school students' psycho-affective factors and behaviours. To fill the gaps, this study took an interventional…

Advocacy and intentional 'allyship' from faculty members at institutions of higher education is of particular significance for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) community. The purpose of this study was to increase understanding of the impact of an institutionalized gender and sexuality resource center…