This study investigated the contribution of fine and gross motor skills to academic and attentional performance at school entry among 832 boys and girls. Children were tested on their fine and gross motor skills (locomotor, object control) and their academic performance in receptive vocabulary, number knowledge, and attentional skills at 6 to 7…

This study investigated the longitudinal trajectories of peer rejection and their predictive effects on Internet gaming addiction among Chinese children. The sample comprised 818 students from Grades 1 to 3 (M = 8.30, SD = 1.11, 51.3% boys). Peer rejection was assessed using peer nominations in five waves over a period of 2.5 years, and Internet…

The purpose of this empirical investigation is to examine the predictability of selected demographic factors on the job satisfaction among faculty and staff employed at an urban university. Specifically, this study examined the predictability of the demographic factors (gender, ethnicity, age, and years of experience) on the general, extrinsic,…

The purpose of this empirical investigation was to determine the predictable relationship between body type factors, socio-demographic factors, attitudes toward body factors, and the self-esteem scores of undergraduate college students. More specifically, the study was concerned with the predictability of body types, socio-demographics, and…

Academic advisement, one of the most important support services provided by institutions, creates teaching relationships between advisors and students that have longlasting lessons in goal setting and time management, and enhances student connections with the institution. It is with academic advising that institutions have the most impact on…

This study aims to explore the relationship of Gender and Sexual Minority (GSM) college students with academic stress through the use of counseling and how this may differ based on sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition, this study examined frequency of career concerns among GSM college students. Further this study aimed to determine…

The study aimed to identify the level of emotional regulation and psychological identity styles among adolescents. It also identified emotional regulation as a predictor of psychological identity styles in adolescents. To achieve the aim of the study, the descriptive correlational approach was used. The study sample consisted of 645 male and…

The purpose of this study was to examine if teachers' participation in the educational technology professional development was a significant predictor in the 8th grade students' mathematics achievement on the 2013 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). This non-experimental study analyzed selected variables from the 2013 NAEP 8th…

Purpose of the Study: Previous literature has examined the relationship between high school students' postsecondary STEM major choices and their prior interest and perceived ability in mathematics. Yet, we have limited understanding of whether and how perceived ability and interest in science and mathematics jointly affect students' STEM major…

Objective: To assess the relationship between dietary self-monitoring and problematic alcohol use including binge drinking, increased body confidence while drinking, and restricting food intake to compensate for alcohol consumption, among college students. Participants: Undergraduate and graduate students from 12 US colleges participating in the…

Institutions of higher education are relying on philanthropy and fundraising at a greater level than ever before seen. This increased focus has led scholars to investigate various predictors regarding which alumni are likely to give and which are likely to give the most. To date, however, scholars have not yet examined the role of timing and when…

Special education provides an accessible route for children with intellectual disabilities (ID) to be evaluated and to access services. Understanding the factors that influence special education eligibility can provide valuable insight into the school evaluation and eligibility process. This study used structural equation modeling to examine the…

There is evidence of a relation between the approximate number system (ANS) and later mathematics achievement. Researchers have proposed various mediators of this relation, including executive functioning (EF), numeral knowledge, and mathematical language. The goal of the present study was to determine which factors mediate the relation between…

While practicing inclusive education (IE), teachers are critical stakeholders in ensuring the active participation of all learners. Thus, this study explored primary level (grade 1-5) English-medium schoolteachers' attitudes towards IE in Bangladesh. This research was conducted in two phases. In phase-1, the Sentiments, Attitudes, Concerns…

This research aims to determine the relationship between school principals' problem-solving skills, burnout levels and self-efficacy beliefs. A quantitative relational design was used in the study. The sample of the research consists of 224 school principals working in Balikesir. In the research, "Problem-solving Inventory",…