Children's bullying perpetration has become a serious and urgent problem. Based on the stress coping model, the current study attempted to test whether perceived economic stress was significantly related to children's bullying perpetration, and whether perceived discrimination mediated this association and teacher acceptance moderated this…

Problem behavior is on the rise in schools, resulting in worsened outcomes for students and teachers. Limited research has examined administrators' causal attributions of problem behavior or alignment between teacher and administrator perceptions about student behavior; this is important given literature indicating that teacher and administrator…

Background: Childhood myopia is a global health concern, with high prevalence in East Asia. Risky eye behaviors fuel myopia, but how combined parental and teacher supervision affects these behaviors remains poorly understood. Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed 5193 participants in 8 schools. Indicator variables of parent-teacher…

University students with increased rates of reported perfectionism, anxiety, and depression, are vulnerable to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). However, not all students with psychological distress engage in NSSI, suggesting protective factors may help to mitigate this risk. The present study examined the relation between perfectionism and NSSI,…

This study examines undergraduate students' ethical tendencies concerning their field of science/study, perceptions of religiosity, and use of social media. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, with the Ethical Tendencies Scale as the primary data collection tool. Data were gathered from 831 students through convenience sampling. Ethical…

Recent studies have increasingly highlighted the need for contextual leadership practices within educational settings, however, there remains a notable lack of clarity regarding the specific influence of these practices on crucial organizational outcomes. The present study seeks to address this gap by investigating the relationships between…

Background: Since 2016, California has prohibited e-cigarette use alongside smoking in K-12 schools. School tobacco policies may reduce student e-cigarette use. Methods: We analyzed 2022 to 2023 California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) and School Staff Survey data (n = 219,114). Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine associations…

This paper is situated within the vast literature that examines issues of under-representation, microaggressions, and social inequities faced by racially and gender diverse students in STEM education. As part of the special issue "Centering Affect and Emotion Toward Justice and Dignity in Science Education," it focuses on analyzing the…

Affect has long been of interest in early childhood education, where social and emotional dynamics are seen as critical dimensions of learning, intricately linked to embodied activity. As part of the special issue Centering Affect and Emotion Toward Justice and Dignity in Science Education, this paper conceptualizes affect through children's…

Unstructured playtime at school, such as recess and afterschool activities, is essential for children's social development but often becomes a setting for bullying. Despite effective bystander programs, research on students' willingness to intervene in these contexts remains limited. This cross-sectional study used mixed methods to investigate the…

Although many students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) have organizational skills deficits (i.e., management of materials, time, and tasks), there is limited research on organizational skills interventions for these students. Organizational skills interventions are effective in improving materials organization, time management, and…

Background: Limited research has examined whether fear in schools contributes to relationships between community violence exposure and negative outcomes for children. This study aimed to explore the relationship between community violence exposure in early childhood and school suspension, examining whether fear in schools and teacher-reported…

The development of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT have transformed the academic landscape, offering learning opportunities while raising significant challenges regarding academic integrity. This study explores student perceptions and behaviours concerning academic integrity and the use of GenAI in the context of an…

This study examined faculty knowledge and awareness of student mental health challenges (MHC) and how they respond to these challenges. All faculty at one midwestern University were invited to participate in an online survey. A mixed method analysis was used to identify patterns of responses addressing behaviors that may manifest in the classroom…

The integration of technology into education, though beneficial, has also raised concerns about academic dishonesty. Digital tools and platforms provide new opportunities for students to engage in behaviors that could undermine academic integrity. Understanding why students commit these acts is crucial for designing effective policies to mitigate…