An increasing number of students are entering university with reading difficulties--whether they be diagnosed or self-reported. Research demonstrates that university students who self-report a history of reading difficulties (HRD) have lower academic achievement and higher anxiety about academic performance as compared to peers without this…

Federal law requires that psychoeducational evaluations be comprehensive, and utilize variety of assessment measures that evaluate the child's functioning along academic and cognitive domains as well as life skills outside of the classroom (Wiley, 2014) . Previous research suggests the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT; Harvard University Press,…

This study seeks to examine whether and to what extent general personality traits based on the Big Five model (McCrae & Costa, 2003) and students' adjustment to college as measured by the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (Baker & Siryk, 1999) correlate with and explain unique variance of academic achievement and engineering…

Given the role of scientific argumentation in science education (Osborne, 2010), argumentative discourse styles provide a means to understand the various dialogue types with distinct rhetorical features that individuals adopt during argumentative activities. Previous research indicates that different argumentative discourse styles lead to varied…

The present study used a latent growth curve modeling approach to (1) examine the effectiveness of a brief self-compassion intervention on reducing impostor phenomenon and its related psychological distress and (2) explore who would benefit most from this intervention. A total of 227 college students at a large Midwest university were randomly…

The top of the lineup is a baseball term that refers to the first few players at bat. In baseball it is a term to be revered as those players are considered exceptional. Baseball, as are many intercollegiate sports, is highly competitive. Therefore, with the high level of competition for a spot, in perspective, these college players are all the…

The objective of this qualitative study was to explore if the cultural immersion process to which American Universities subject their international students leads to their long-term adoption of American values and opinions. Grounded upon the concept of smart power, Nye argued that the attractiveness of shared values can contribute to the…

The aim of the present study was to examine the cross-cultural differences in the relationship between personality traits and neurasthenia across early adolescence. The participants were from Australia and China. Adolescents' personality was measured by the Junior Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, and neurasthenia was measured by the Somatic and…

The grim actualities of modern societies have shifted the attention of human beings from civil wars and beggary to environmental issues such as pollution and climate change. The subtle shifts in environmental balance that are observable from global warming, water scarcity, and poor harvest resulting from erratic rainfall distributions across…

Collaborative problem solving (CPS) is an essential 21st century skill at the intersection of social collaboration and cognitive problem solving, and is increasingly integrated in educational programs, such as the influential Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). As research has identified the impact of the Big Five personality…

The Ulman Personality Assessment Procedure (UPAP) is a historical art therapy tool based on a series of experiential directives that consists of 4 drawings completed in a single session. The UPAP provides multiple ways of viewing a client's psychological state and symbolic expression. Despite its often marginalized and seemingly antiquated…

Over the past two decades, many studies have examined the relationship between perfectionism and academic achievement. However, these studies have yet to be systematically collated and meta-analysed. The purpose of the present study was to do so. A literature search returned 37 studies (N = 8901) and 156 effect sizes. Random-effects meta-analyses…

To explore and extend Holland's (1997) theoretical proposition regarding inconsistency in vocational personality patterns, the researcher studied how the patterns function in the lives of individuals. Rather than investigate the theoretical construct of inconsistency as an individual difference variable, as has been done numerous times before, the…

Cognitive science and teacher observations make it pretty clear: A strong sense of curiosity is the key for student engagement and developing a lifelong passion for learning. But how can teachers help students nurture their curiosity so that they ultimately take charge of their own learning? "Tools for Igniting Curiosity" answers that…

The influence of personality traits on educational outcomes has been widely recognized and studied. Research has explored its effects on factors such as student satisfaction, academic anxiety, and dishonesty, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there has been a lack of studies comparing the learning behaviors and performance of…