Language disorders may negatively affect children's behaviour and the maternal burden situation. This recent study examines the history of bullying and victimisation behaviour of children with language disorders and maternal burden in comparison to a reference group of typically developed peers. We measured the bullying and victimisation behaviour…

Parenting stress is correlated with negative child and parent outcomes. Accurate parenting stress assessments are critical to inform appropriate service delivery. This study used mixed methods to identify stressors influencing parents of Black children with autism. Twenty-two parents of Black children with autism participated in individual…

Research Findings: This study aims to understand the ways in which classroom-level teacher-child interaction quality is predictive of self-regulatory behavior and physiology. Specifically, we examine if high-quality and consistent behavioral and emotional support are related to preschool children's behavioral self-regulation, inhibitory control,…

This qualitative case study explored with a sample of first-generation students the factors that aided or impeded their pursuit of a degree before the pandemic, factors that impacted them during the crisis and any differences in their experiences at elite vs. non-elite schools. The rationale for the study was based on the researcher's objective to…

The objective of this study was to explore facilitators and barriers to completing an occupational therapy degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. A single case study design was used. The inclusion criterion was that participants had to have completed their occupational therapy degrees in 2015 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Seven graduates…

This paper documents the experience of California college students in the midst of the pandemic as their academic and home lives were disrupted. The analysis relies on a survey sent to all financial aid applicants statewide. Survey respondents include nearly 100,000 students enrolled in both two-year and four-year postsecondary institutions.…

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to learn about the experiences of ten California elementary teachers engaged in emergency remote teaching (ERT) during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study examines previous ERT events from around the world as well as emerging literature about the Covid-19 ERT event. Using iterative thematic…

The purpose of this dissertation was to investigate the effectiveness and acceptability of mind-body physical activity (MBPA) interventions implemented within educational settings. Specifically, Study 1 was a systematic review with meta-analysis that examined the effectiveness of MBPA on stress-related physiological health markers in primary,…

As the field of psychology increases its focus on diversity, there continues to be a disproportionate underrepresentation of Black psychologists. Understanding Black psychologists' exposure to Racial Battle Fatigue as graduate students provides a unique opportunity to consider the cumulative impact of racial microaggressions during graduate…

Against the backdrop of dramatic changes in work and family life, this article draws on survey data from 2,971 mothers working in the service sector to examine how unpredictable schedules are associated with three dimensions of parenting: difficulty arranging childcare, work- life conflict, and parenting stress. Results demonstrate that on- call…

This study aims to examine the moderating role of individual (sex, symptom severity, and comorbid disorders) and familial (parental stress and parental depressive symptoms) factors on the improvement of organization, time management, and planning (OTMP) skills of youths with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) following participation…

Despite the series of documents by the sacred ecumenical council and replete research enumerating the two-dimensional focus of Catholic schools: faith and academics and its collaborative nature, Nigerian (southeast) Catholic primary and secondary schools are continually experiencing activities of disharmony between Catholic identity and students'…

This study aimed to explore principal and assistant principal experiences on factors contributing to burnout among school administrators. The study utilized a qualitative research design, implementing a phenomenological approach to obtain the perspectives and subjective interpretations of burnout based on the experiences of the participants. The…

The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between high school concert band directors' self-efficacy for classroom management, efficacious sources, and classroom management behaviors. Participants (N = 271) completed the Band Director Self-Efficacy for Classroom Management scale and responded to items about their demographic and school…

In recent years, the topic of self-compassion has attracted increasing attention in the literature, yet little is known about teachers' perceptions of self-compassion in their daily practice. This qualitative study adopted a phenomenological approach to deepen the understanding of self-compassion among this population. Thirty-four teachers in…