In the realm of elementary agricultural education (EAE), the self-efficacy of educators plays a pivotal role in shaping both their pedagogical practices and self-concept. Grounded in constructivist theory and employing a phenomenological approach, this study investigated the factors influencing EAE teaching self-efficacy. At the time of the study,…

AI integration in professional coursework has gained attention in higher education, offering potential improvements in learning and performance. However; the usage rate, accuracy, and patterns of AI tools across disciplines remain unclear. The impact of AI on students' learning and long-term outcomes still needs further investigation. This study…

There is increasing interest in self-efficacy (SE) as a variable to predict learner behavior during tasks, but many tasks involve learners working collaboratively in groups. Collective efficacy (CE) can be used to assess the feelings of the group about their overall ability to complete a task. It has been largely ignored in the field of second…

Purpose: In recent years, the study of various forms of teacher leadership styles and behaviours, and student engagement has gained increasing attention because these constructs are critical for understanding student success and well-being. However, investigation of how these constructs interact to shape students' learning, particularly in the…

Parents play a substantial role in their children's emotion regulation (ER) abilities. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have difficulties regulating their emotions, which can manifest as externalizing behavioral issues. Parents of children with ASD facilitate their children's ER development in response to unique challenges and…

Objective: To examine perceived benefits and barriers to physical activity (PA) and sports participation among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, other (LGBTQ+) college students and their cis-gender, heterosexual counterparts (non-LGBTQ+). Participants: Participants were 101 college students. Methods: A modified Exercise Benefits and…

Today, the increase in digital addiction (DA) and the impact of helicopter parenting on adolescents' mental health are becoming increasingly evident. While dissociative experiences (DE) draw attention as a problem that negatively affects the individual's perception of reality, the relationship of these two factors with such experiences gains…

The purpose of this study was to provide deeper insight into the substantive nature of the friendships of students with or at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. We examined the friendship nominations of Kindergarten to third grade students with or at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders (focal students), and their classmates, to…

The purpose of this study was to provide deeper insight into the substantive nature of the friendships of students with or at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. We examined the friendship nominations of a group of U.S. kindergarten to third grade students with or at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders (focal students), and their…

Preschool teachers are crucial actors in the socialization process and the construction of gender ideas of young children. Their gender ideas influence interactions with children. Education has a profound gendered nature in which gender stereotypes are often reproduced and enacted. This qualitative study is a critical exploration of preschool…

Objectives: Although schools have an important role to play in preventing vape use, literature about teacher perceptions of vaping among students is limited. This study investigated teachers' perceptions of student vaping in Australian secondary schools over a 12-month period. Design: Mixed methods design. Setting: Australian secondary schools.…

During the 2023 - 2024 academic year, a research system based upon the study of crayfish shelter-seeking behavior was developed to facilitate an authentic research experience in a new course for second-year students focused on practicing scientific skills related to evaluating primary literature, designing and conducting experiments, analyzing…

Sustained implementation of effective behavior support systems and practices is critical for improving academic and behavior outcomes for students with and without disabilities. Although implementation studies have identified variables facilitating sustained implementation of Tier 1 behavior support systems in schools, little research exists…

Purpose: This study aims to examine how higher education can overcome some of the psychological barriers to pro-environmental behavior among college students by cultivating growth mindset of nature and to investigate whether, how and when growth mindset of nature can enhance pro-environmental behavior. Design/methodology/approach: A three-wave…

Purpose: The study aims to investigate the mediating role played by environmental attitude and environmental sensitivity in the influence of environmental knowledge on pro-environmental behavior. Specifically, the study examined whether both environmental attitude and environmental sensitivity act as serial mediators between environmental…