Studies have shown that those high in anxiety were at increased risk for alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tension reduction theory points to anxiety sensitivity (AS) as a potential risk factor. Drinking to cope may further increase this risk. During the pandemic, those high in AS may have experienced increased stress and drank to cope,…

Successful individuals with careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, or "STEM career models," are often used to encourage students towards pursuing STEM careers. However, existing research has not yet examined whom students identify as salient STEM career models during the course of their natural schooling and…

Background: Educator professional learning is an essential component of teacher policy aiming to both improve the quality of the workforce and retain high-quality staff, yet research has found mixed results in whether the professional learning teachers experience supports teachers in changing their instructional practices to meet student needs.…

This paper examines how self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation and test anxiety interact with the delivery method (online vs. face-to-face) in upper-level classes (third- and fourth-year students) in their association with course performance. Previous research in accounting [e.g. Chen et al., 2013. Online accounting education vs. in-class delivery:…

There is growing concern that casual academics operate in an environment characterised by precarity and inequality which has implications for motivation and well-being. This study examines how various factors support or inhibit casual accounting academics' motivation and well-being in Australian universities. Using Herzberg's two-factor theory and…

Teacher engagement plays a crucial role in shaping student motivation at both individual and group levels. This study employed a Hierarchical Linear Modeling approach to analyze the dynamic relationship between teacher engagement and student motivation, considering the contributions of teaching experience and average teacher engagement at the…

Promoting physical activity among college students and equipping them with lifelong skills and knowledge is essential. Understanding the factors that influence their physical activity behaviors is critical for developing effective interventions. This study examines the effectiveness of an alternative assessment approach in a college physical…

This research aimed to investigate the association between a positive classroom climate and student academic achievement, with the mediating roles of peer-group interactions and motivation to learn. A total of 460 students from public lower secondary schools in the central region of Turkey participated in the research. The research used a…

This study examines how different teaching methods influence vocational teachers' perceived competence within Chinese vocational education. It focuses on instructional approaches including lecture-based instruction, project-based learning, simulation exercises, case-based learning, and experiential learning. The study also explores the mediating…

Open universities can improve learning outcomes and overall satisfaction among adult learners by addressing and enhancing online learning motivation. By applying latent profile analysis (N = 494) and adult learner interviews (n = 16), this mixed methods study aimed to better understand adult learners' motivation profiles in online learning…

While the significance of motivation in the adoption of mobile learning has been well-documented in numerous studies, empirical evidence regarding the roles of cognitive, social, and affective needs remains limited. This presents a notable gap in the field of education concerning the influence of motivational factors on mobile learning acceptance.…

This study examines the effect of a teacher's sense of humor on the academic achievement of university students. A total of 180 university students, 90 from arts and 90 from science, were asked to rate their teacher's sense of humor in the classroom. An investigator measures the effect of teachers' sense of humor on their academic achievement.…

Although Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has demonstrated significant potential in education, there is a lack of research on pre-service teachers' behavioral intentions toward GAI. This study is based on the UTAUT2 model and, for the first time, introduces perceived risk as a key variable to systematically investigate the factors…

The purpose of the present study was to perform a cross-validation of an existing measure of science students' motivational traits using the Rasch modeling approach. The validity of the Self-determination, Purpose, Identity, and Engagement in Science (SPIRES) survey was originally investigated using factor analysis, but a secondary validation of…

This book seeks to understand how language teachers regulate and use their emotions to best serve themselves and their students. It furthers research in the field by providing an in-depth theoretical discussion of emotion regulation alongside a comprehensive exploration in Japan. The study at the heart of the book focuses on three important…