Although extensive research has explored the antecedents of academic procrastination, the role of self-regulatory traits, such as grit, has received comparatively less attention. Additionally, the classroom environment and self-regulatory traits may have joint effects on academic procrastination, but this question has not been adequately…

Grounded in theories and empirical research, the present study examined the mediating processes of emotion dysregulation and teaching self-efficacy between mindfulness and depressive symptoms among preservice teachers in China. A total of 288 preservice teachers ranging from 18 to 40 years old (men = 94; women = 194) completed an online…

To explore the relationships between autistic traits, self-control, mindfulness, and sleep quality, and the mechanism underlying these relationships, we recruited a sample of 972 junior high school students who completed a survey consisting of the Chinese version of the Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory-short form, Self-Control Scale, Child…

The current study investigated the mediating role of academic engagement in the association between the teacher--student relationship and academic achievement, and whether self-control moderates the mediating process. The sample consisted of 1411 Chinese adolescents (M[subscript age] = 16.77 years, 543 boys) aged between 11 and 19 years.…

Although the trajectories of children's social skills have been examined across biological sexes, less research has examined these patterns for racially and ethnically diverse children in the United States. The purpose of this study was to estimate the longitudinal growth trajectories of social skills, while examining the influence of biological…

Mobile phone addiction (MPA) has become a prevalent issue among adolescents, which is closely associated with cognitive failure. The present study seeks to explore the network structure of the association between MPA and cognitive failure among adolescents by network analysis, as well as the mediating roles of self-control and mind wandering by…

This study examines the determinants of online academic dishonesty using the theory of planned behavior. We surveyed 1087 college students in Central Philippines and utilized a partial least squares-structural equation modeling analysis to evaluate a proposed model. Results demonstrate that 10 of the 11 hypothesized relationships are statistically…

This study investigated the relationships between school resilience strength, cognitive flexibility, emotion regulation, and school engagement in high school students. A hypothetical model test was conducted for this purpose. This study was designed according to a predictive correlational model. Through convenience sampling, this study collected…

Preservice teachers' self-regulation skills are key to being role models to their students in gaining this affective skill. The study aims to develop a structural equation model (SEM) that shows the relationship between preservice science teachers' perceived role modeling and self-regulation skills. This study has been conducted using the…

Psychological problems are prevalent among adolescents, and previous studies have robustly demonstrated that individual and family factors play a role in the formation and maintenance of these problems. On the other hand, not all adolescents show the same characteristics in terms of these factors and can be categorized into different groups.…

The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on people's lives due to the fear of getting infected and having the disease, as well as the necessary prevention and containment measures. University students were one of the most affected groups, as they were forced to cope with significant life changes. However, not all displayed symptoms of psychological…

Previous research has demonstrated shyness plays a critical role in the development and maintenance of smartphone addiction. The present study aimed to examine the mediating roles of maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies and experiential avoidance as well as the moderating role of online social support in the relation between shyness…

Although the importance of teacher assessment in fostering student academic engagement is widely recognized, previous research has tended to overlook the impact of students' perspectives and their personal characteristics. This gap limits understanding of how student academic engagement is shaped by the interplay between external teacher factors…

Research has documented a bidirectional relationship between forgiveness and self-control, influencing adolescent satisfaction with life. However, the potential psychosocial mechanisms underpinning this association remain nebulous. In that study, two hypothetical models were compared to disentangle the unique role of forgiveness and self-control…

The present study sought to investigate the implications of emotion regulation strategies for academic achievement in adolescence. First, the relationship between various facets of emotion regulation strategies and self-efficacy beliefs was investigated. Second, emotion regulation strategies were scrutinized in relation to academic achievement.…