School Psychology Article Feed

February 9th, 2025

Prime effects in metaphor comprehension: comparing congruent and opposite schematic primes.

Khatin-Zadeh O; Farsani D; Eskandari Z; Li L; Banaruee H pubmed id: 39654932

This study looked at how different kinds of hints, or "primes," help people understand metaphors. It found that when the hint or prime matched the metaphor, people understood it faster, but when it was the opposite, it slowed them down. The same happened whether the prime was a word or a gesture.

knowledge translation performances for public engagement on Parkinson's disease and dementia.

Kuhlmann N; Thomas A; Incio-Serra N; Blain-Moraes S pubmed id: 39654931

Some people feel left out because health research usually focuses on finding cures rather than understanding what it is like to have a disease like Parkinson's or dementia. This problem gets worse because the information is hard to understand for people who are not researchers, making it difficult for everyone to talk and learn from each other.

Loss of empathy in stroke.

Tang WK; Hui E; Leung TWH pubmed id: 39654928

Some people who have a stroke lose empathy, but it often goes unnoticed and untreated. The study will look at how this loss is connected to brain scans and how it affects loved ones over a year.

Physical activity promotes the development of cognitive ability in adolescents: the chain mediating role based on self-education expectations and learning behaviors.

Cui L; Xing Y; Zhou H; Qian J; Li J; Shen F; Bu Y pubmed id: 39649782

The study found that exercising helps kids think better, especially those who might need more help with their thinking skills. Exercise not only helps directly but also makes kids want to learn more and act better in their schooling, which helps their thinking too.

Symbolic representation by a two-dimensional matrix for profiling comparative animal behavior.

Irwin LN pubmed id: 39649780

Some scientists think animals might experience the world in different ways, just like people do. The scientist in this paper came up with a new way to study animals by looking at how they choose to do things, work with others, and control themselves. This helps scientists see what animals might feel and how they're similar or different from each other.

Self-perceived physical fitness as a moderating variable in the relationship between motor self-efficacy and physical self-concept in school-age physical education students.

Galán-Arroyo C; Mayordomo-Pinilla N; Castillo-Paredes A; Rojo-Ramos J pubmed id: 39649779

Young people are having more mental health problems, so researchers want to help by getting them to move their bodies more. Feeling confident about how good they are at sports and other physical activities can help their mental health, too. This study looked at how students feel about their fitness in gym class and how that helps their self-confidence and how they see themselves physically.

New approaches to the single-interval adjustment matrix yes-no task.

Shepherd D; Hautus MJ pubmed id: 39649778

Researchers tested two new ways to improve a task that helps find the quietest sound someone can hear. One new method, SIAM-TT, uses two tracks in one trial to make the process faster, while the other, SIAM-Rating, uses a scale with more options. These methods were proven effective and efficient in helping measure how well people can detect sounds.

The CARES classroom observation tool: Psychometrics of an observational measure of culturally responsive practices.

Franco MP; Bottiani JH; Debnam KJ; Bonifay W; Pandey T; Karras J; Bradshaw CP pubmed id: 39645341

Researchers created a new tool called the CARES Observational Assessment Tool to see how well teachers use culturally responsive practices in the classroom. They watched videos of classrooms to test the tool and found it works well, but they noticed it might still need some changes for different types of classrooms. This tool could help figure out if cultural teaching ways are working and how they affect kids' learning and behavior in school.

Loneliness and teacher-student relationships in children and adolescents: Multilevel cross-cultural meta-analyses of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.

Zheng Y; Rollano C; Bagnall C; Bond C; Song J; Qualter P pubmed id: 39645340

This study looked at how feeling lonely and the way teachers and students get along affects kids aged 5 to 17. It found that when students feel lonely, it can change how they connect with their teachers and vice versa. The study suggests that teachers can play a big role in helping students feel less lonely, and schools should think about the different cultures students come from.

Racial/ethnic disparities in academic achievement in U.S. middle schools: An integrated multilevel modeling approach.

Yun HY; Low S pubmed id: 39645337

The study looked at students in 36 middle schools and found that when parents watch their children closely and kids have good relationships with their teachers, they do better in school. Schools with kids from different races and cultures also help students, especially Latino students, do well. Parental guidance is also very helpful for students in schools with less money.

Externalizing behaviors and student engagement: Exploring the protective role of parental involvement in school using latent moderated structural equation modeling.

Goulet J; Archambault I; Olivier E; Morizot J pubmed id: 39645335

Some kids who show difficult behaviors in school don't pay attention well. The study found that when parents help with schoolwork and have high expectations, these kids do better with staying engaged in school. So, it's important for parents to be involved with their kids' education.

A school-wide approach to cultural responsivity and student engagement: A randomized trial of Double Check in middle schools.

Debnam KJ; Kaihoi CA; Pas ET; Bradshaw CP pubmed id: 39645333

The study looked at how a program called Double Check helps teachers and students in middle schools. It found that Double Check improved some teaching and engagement areas but didn't help with all the outcomes they wanted, like reducing suspensions. The study suggests that the program works better in certain classroom situations.

Moral disengagement and defender self-efficacy as predictors of bystander behaviors in peer victimization in middle school: A one-year longitudinal study.

Sjögren B; Thornberg R; Hong JS pubmed id: 39645331

The study looked at how students' thoughts and confidence affected their actions when they witnessed bullying. It found that students who thought it was okay to behave badly were more likely to support bullying, especially if they were confident in standing up for others. Those who felt able to help others were less likely to just watch bullying happen and more likely to try to stop it.

Peer victimization, internalizing problems, and satisfaction with friends: A two-wave analysis of individual and class-level associations in adolescence.

Gini G; Angelini F; Pozzoli T pubmed id: 39645330

The study looked at how being bullied affects kids' feelings and friendships over six months. Kids who felt sad or worried at first were more likely to be bullied later, and kids who were bullied had more trouble being happy with their friends. It's important to help kids have good friends and support those who are bullied.

School-based mental health support for migrant children and young people: A scoping review.

Howard K; Moore D; Dimitrellou E; Janik Blaskova L; Howard J pubmed id: 39645329

Many kids who move from other countries might have trouble with their feelings, but schools don't always know how to help them. This study looked at research about helping these kids in schools and found there aren't many programs just for them. It also found there are many things that can make it harder, like different cultures and feeling stressed about fitting in.

Emotional intersection: Delineating test anxiety, emotional disorders, and student well-being.

Putwain DW; von der Embse NP; Nicholson LJ; Daumiller M pubmed id: 39645327

The study found that being really worried about tests is linked to having other emotion problems, and feeling good at school is often not looked at with these worries. Using new ways of looking at these issues, the study found that people with high test anxiety might have a higher chance of emotion disorders.

Bayesian approach to piecewise growth mixture modeling: Issues and applications in school psychology.

Heo I; Depaoli S; Jia F; Liu H pubmed id: 39645322

This research paper talks about a special kind of math model called Bayesian PGMMs that helps study how different groups grow and learn over time. The paper explains how to use these models to look at math achievement in kids and gives tips on how to do it right. It also says scientists should be clear when sharing their results to help others use these models more.

Gender match in secondary education: The role of student gender and teacher gender in student-teacher relationships.

Roorda DL; Jak S pubmed id: 39645321

Researchers studied how boys and girls get along with their teachers in the first two years of secondary school. They found that boys often had more conflicts with their teachers than girls and that teachers' gender didn't usually affect how well they got along with students, except in a few cases. Girls sometimes had better relationships with female teachers, which might help decide how to pair students and teachers for better relationships in school.

Examining student perceptions of school climate, school personnel, and school discipline: Evidence from New York City.

Welsh RO; Rodriguez LA; Joseph B pubmed id: 39645320

The study looks at how students feel about their school's environment and what affects it. It found that students' views are influenced by teachers more than school leaders, and things like teacher experience can make students feel more positive. The study also shows that having more diverse school leaders and teachers can help improve how Black and Latinx students feel about their school.

Longitudinal stability and Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale-2 predictors of the Childhood Joint Attention Rating Scale.

Bullen JC; Birkeneder SL; Zajic MC; Lerro LS; McIntyre N; Sparapani N; Mundy P pubmed id: 39644166

The study tested a new tool for measuring social skills called the Childhood Joint Attention Rating Scale. Parents of kids with autism, ADHD, and neurotypical kids filled out a questionnaire about their children’s social skills, showing it can help understand their strengths and challenges.

Remote monitoring of social attention in neurogenetic syndromes and idiopathic neurodevelopmental disability.

Frazier TW; Busch RM; Klaas P; Lachlan K; Jeste S; Kolevzon A; Loth E; Harris J; Pepper T; Anthony K; Graglia JM; Helde K; Delagrammatikas C; Bedrosian-Sermone S; Smith-Hicks C; Sahin M; Youngstrom EA; Eng C; Chetcuti L; Hardan AY; Uljarevic M pubmed id: 39643599

The study looked at how people pay attention in social situations and used webcams to study this in people with different genetic conditions. They found that different groups had different patterns of paying attention and that these patterns could help find autism in some cases. The tools used were good at measuring social attention and might help in future research and trials.

Validation and measurement invariance of the Langer mindfulness scale: the Turkish version.

Uysal Saraç M; Yıldırım Y; Eşici H; Büyüköztürk Ş; Pagnini F; Langer E pubmed id: 39640046

This study looked at making a Turkish version of the Langer Mindfulness Scale (LMS) to measure mindfulness, which is a way of being open and creative. The researchers checked if the Turkish version worked well by testing it with different factors like humor, happiness, and self-acceptance, and they found it was good at measuring mindfulness. This new version can help in future studies about mindfulness in Turkey.

Can leisure education effect on screen time and perceived leisure benefits for college students?

Özkara AB; Mulazimoglu O; Somoglu MB; Kirkbir F; Tokul E; Aydemir B; Senturk HE; Dalbudak I; Ozcilingir OM pubmed id: 39640044

Kids and teenagers often spend a lot of time in school sitting and not moving around. This makes it harder for them to stay healthy and can lead to problems because they don't get enough exercise. They also end up spending more time looking at screens like TVs and phones.

Attachment and self-regulation in the workplace-a theoretical integration.

Ren Q; Topakas A; Patterson M pubmed id: 39640043

This research paper talks about how people behave at work based on their attachment styles from when they were young. The paper explains a new way of thinking about how these styles affect thoughts, feelings, and actions at work. The authors hope it helps us understand better and lead to more research.

Seeing life in the teeming world: animacy perception in arthropods.

De Agrò M; Galpayage Dona HS; Vallortigara G pubmed id: 39640042

Animals need to know if something is alive to stay safe and find friends. This paper talks about how some creatures, like insects, can do this too. They can tell if something is alive by how it moves or by looking at clues like faces.

Is it still autism? The increasing broadening of the autism spectrum.

Bertelli MO; Boniotti V; Scior K pubmed id: 39639429

Some people show mild signs of autism, called subthreshold autism spectrum disorder (sASD) or autistic traits (AT), which are common in those with certain mental health issues. The research questions whether expanding the autism spectrum too much might have downsides for healthcare and understanding. It also suggests these traits might really be part of someone's personality rather than a disorder.

Validation and cross-sample consistency of Chinese Five-Factor Narcissism Inventory (FFNI) in community and offender samples.

Liu Y; Zhao L; Miller JD; Lynam DR; Du TV; Zhou B; Wang M; Yang B; Hopwood CJ pubmed id: 39636610

Researchers studied a tool to measure three types of narcissism in people from China. They tested different versions of this tool and found it works well, even though one part was a bit different. This tool can be used for both regular people and those in trouble with the law.

Illusionism, Moore, and Chalmers.

Loginov EV pubmed id: 39635709

The paper talks about defending an old idea from 1939 by G. E. Moore, which says the world we see is real. It explains why someone named Chalmers, who disagrees, is not right about his argument from 2022.

Follow the eyes: gaze and grammaticality.

Hunyadi L pubmed id: 39635708

Researchers looked at how people's eye movements can show if a sentence is written correctly or not. They found that eye movements change when there are mistakes, but the amount of time spent looking might not change. They think using sounds or brain studies with eye movements could help find these mistakes better.