The aim of this study is to analyze the correlation between teacher autonomy and teacher burnout in a Turkish context. For this study, a correlational research design was used, and the data were collected via the Teacher Autonomy Scale by Pearson and Hall (1993) and the Teacher Burnout Scale by Seidman and Zager (1986-1987). 100 Turkish EFL…

It is widely known that test anxiety (TA) is associated with a decrease in test scores. The objective of this study is to provide evidence of the existence of two paths through which TA affects test scores: an indirect path that is associated with the mediation of the updating efficiency and a direct path moderated by the putting into perspective…

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between adolescents' use of cognitive distortions and their coping strategies for dealing with bullying. This research aims to contribute to the scientific understanding and resolution of bullying behaviors, which are frequently observed in schools and raise concerns among young people.…

Chemistry academic engagement has received considerable attention for its role in enhancing students' learning and overall development. As a significant factor influencing students' chemistry improvement, research on chemistry academic engagement has emerged as a focal point. However, the methods to improve students' chemistry academic engagement…

Exploring the factors that benefit academic persistence may facilitate adolescents' positive outcomes to increase the likelihood of future success, especially for adolescents with low family socioeconomic status (SES). Previous research has highlighted the merits of both motivational beliefs (e.g., self-efficacy and interests) and learning…

Teaching is a high-stress profession that often leads to teacher burnout, which negatively impacts educators' physical and emotional well-being as well as student learning outcomes. This study examines the relationship between physical activity levels and teacher burnout among high school educators, with particular attention to implications for…

The research aims to examine the relationships between sensation seeking and positive and negative experience, emotional autonomy, and coping strategies in adolescents. The study group consisted of 371 adolescents who attended middle and high schools; the ages ranged from 11 to 17. 55.7 % of participants were female (N=137), and 44.3% were male…

Morality is very important in life, and it facilitates social interaction. The morality that is instilled in the home, in schools, and in the wider society makes it easier for individuals to function in their lives. For this reason, the factors influencing the morality of students warrant urgent investigation. A quantitative approach was chosen…

Much of the existing research on adolescent firearm and weapon carrying lacks a theoretical framework. Relatedly, few studies have examined the relationship between weapon carrying and bullying victimization experienced at school, which has been established as a key strain in adolescence. The present study seeks to provide a partial test of…

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the teaching and learning process from offline to online and it has challenged all stakeholders, teachers, students, and parents. One of the key variables that work in dealing with the challenge of online teaching and learning is known as the academic coping strategies (ACS). Some studies have confirmed that…

Based on social cognitive theory and ecological systems theory, this study constructed a conditional process model to explore the relationship between academic self-efficacy and test anxiety as well as underlying psychological mechanisms through academic buoyancy and peer support. A sample of Chinese high school students (N = 560) completed…

The social environment, which plays a critical role, is an important factor for self-development during adolescence. On the other hand, gifted adolescents may be relatively at risk in social relationships. Therefore, the first objective of the current research is to examine the relationship between social anxiety and emotional eating in normative…

Little research evidence exists for the mechanisms through which cyberbullying develops and is maintained. The purpose of the present was to investigate a social-ecological diathesis-stress model for cyberbullying. The study examined the unique and interactive effects of psychopathic traits, moral disengagement and school climate on cyberbullying…

Background: High academic anxiety is associated with poor academic performance. One proposed mechanism of this association is that academic anxiety promotes learning avoidance behaviours, which in turn hinders students' opportunities to learn and grow. However, this proposition has not been thoroughly examined, particularly in afterschool learning…

This study examined associations between school violence-related stress, coping self-efficacy (CSE), job satisfaction, and quality of life (QOL) in school teachers, focusing particularly on the mediating effects of CSE and job satisfaction on teachers' QOL. The sample consisted of 528 elementary, middle, and high school teachers. The multiple…