The aim of the study was to investigate mathematics anxiety in autistic school-aged boys compared with non-autistic peers, by considering the distinction between trait and state components of mathematics anxiety. The study involved 110 boys aged between 8 and 16 years old: 50 autistic participants without intellectual disability and 60…

The notion of inert benevolence has been written about in the context of primary school teachers working with "languages beyond English" (Cunningham and Little, 2022). However, the concept has a broader relevance for those working in education and this paper seeks to explore it more fully, through the use of the metaphor of a…

Objective: This research examined how stressors experienced by college students within the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with their reports of psychological distress, mindfulness, and coping strategies. Participants: Students attending 11 universities in the U.S. (N = 464, M age = 20.72, SD = 3.90, 91% female, 61% White, and…

Introduction: Societal stressors place a tremendous burden on individuals who identify with a sexual minority identity. While minority stress experienced by racial/ethnic minority groups has been linked to accelerated aging, this link has yet to be examined among sexual minority youth. This study explores whether sexual minority youth who indicate…

Objective: This study explores mental health stressors related to family dynamics of Korean American college students during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: In January 2021, using purposive sampling, we recruited 15 Korean American student leaders at a west coast university. Methods: Self-identified leaders were interviewed via…

The aim of this study was to develop a measurement tool to determine teachers' perceived emotional job demands. The item pool created as a result of a literature review conducted by researchers was subjected to expert evaluation for content, appearance, and meaning validity, and finally, a draft scale form was created. The draft form was applied…

In recent years, the focus on student safety and well-being has intensified within educational settings, driven by national crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and school shootings and rates of student mental health decline. School mental health professionals (SMHPs) such as school counselors and school social workers are resources that schools…

This study examines the specific sources of job satisfaction and occupational stress in Greek special and mainstream school teachers, testing the role of self-efficacy as mediating variable between stress and job satisfaction. The sample consisted of 498 teachers employed in special and mainstream primary schools mainly in Athens. The Job…

The university environment in the Nigerian context has a lot of stressors and such have the potential of impeding the work effectiveness of university staff. In the ideal situation, lecturers' target is to discharge their duties diligently, devoid of any limiting factor. However, when the environment is not conducive to achieving such a target,…

Background: Impacts of dementia syndromes on caregivers are well established, but research specific to Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) populations is scant. In particular, little is known about the impacts of non-language symptoms (e.g., emotion recognition and behavioural disturbance) on caregiver outcomes in PPA. Aims: The present study sought…

A growing body of research characterizes the stressful nature of early childhood teachers' work with children and families, although less is known about the experiences of infant/toddler (I/T) teachers. This qualitative study aimed to explore infant/toddler teachers' workplace stressors and workplace supports at the outset of the COVID-19…

War poses a unique crisis situation for special education teachers, with uncertainty, lack of resources, and fears for their own and their students' safety, compounded by a complex student population. This study explored Israeli special education preschool teachers' stress and well-being in the war that began on October 7, 2023, focusing on how…

This study examined the professional identity development of counselors-in-training (CITs), considering the influence of personal and program factors. The data were collected from 198 master's-level CITs enrolled in CACREP-accredited programs. Results of hierarchical multiple regression analyses indicated that CITs' personal traits, such as gender…

While study abroad programs provide many benefits for participants, they can be very intimidating and stress-inducing for individuals that choose to participate. This study aimed to quantify student physiological and psychological stress surrounding a short-term study abroad program. By utilizing a modified Perceived Stress Survey (PSS) and a…

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences are part of many university programs, taking various forms including internships and professional experiences. WIL provides students with valuable capital for future employment; however, not all students have capacity to participate in extended, unpaid placements. This may lead to financial and other…