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Burnell, Kaitlyn; Andrade, Fernanda C.; Hoyle, Rick H. – Developmental Psychology, 2023
There is fear that adolescents have limited control over their digital technology use. The current research examines longitudinal (Study 1) and daily (Study 2) associations between U.S. adolescents' self-control and digital technological impairment and use. Using a large sample (N = 2,104; Wave 1: M[subscript age] = 12.36, 52% female, 57%…
Descriptors: Correlation, Adolescents, Self Control, Information Technology
Childs, Kamshia – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Much time is spent instilling in young students the importance of reading, and the impact reading has on their being considered "smart." The activities presented to students in primary (Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten) classrooms through third grade are engaging and cooperative, and they provide a sense of accomplishment for students who…
Descriptors: Reading Interests, School Demography, Elementary School Students, Intermediate Grades
Jones, Quincy L. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Schools across the nation are facing the challenge of addressing behavioral issues with students. Traditional approaches to discipline have been ineffective in improving student behavior. The passing of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 and revisions of the Individual Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) of 2004 require schools…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Positive Reinforcement, Discipline, Referral
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Okamoto, Scott K.; Helm, Susana; Giroux, Danielle; Kaliades, Alexis; Kawano, Kaycee Nahe; Kulis, Stephen – Journal of Primary Prevention, 2010
This study examines the drug resistance strategies described by Native Hawaiian youth residing in rural communities. Sixty-four youth from 7 middle and intermediate schools on the Island of Hawai'i participated in a series of gender-specific focus groups. Youth responded to 15 drug-related problem situations developed and validated from prior…
Descriptors: Drug Education, Focus Groups, Rural Areas, Gender Differences
Wright, Alexander S. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The purpose of the present investigation was to analyze the measures used in a New Jersey Public School district for the assessment of giftedness among male and female Intermediate and Middle School children. In addition to gender, special education classification status was also evaluated as a variable. Educational data of 89 male and 60 female…
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Gender Differences, Enrichment, Special Education