Despite claims concerning the positive impact of prewriting planning, particularly of a collaborative type, research has not produced consistent results. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of different types of prewriting planning on students' writing self-efficacy and their cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement.…

Objective: We investigated the preliminary efficacy of a tailored human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination on-line intervention designed to increase HPV vaccination intention. Participants: Female college students (N = 101; 18-26 years), who have not received the HPV vaccine. Methods: Participants were randomized to either a control group to read…

Although parents have been shown to be key to children's motivation and learning, little is known regarding the specific ways in which parents might influence their children's academic outcomes. The present study aimed to explore the direct effect of parents' failure beliefs on children's math achievement as well as the mediating effects of…

This exploratory sequential mixed-methods case study explores the relationship between perceived self-efficacy and faculty mentorship with biomedical sciences graduate students. The intent of the study was to understand the extent at which faculty mentorship contributes to self-efficacy development in the population of biomedical sciences doctoral…

This research investigated the effects of generative AI on affective factors (motivation, interest, and confidence) of English as a foreign language (EFL) learners enrolled in Korean university-level general English courses. During the Spring 2024 semester, this study involved 89 participants exposed to a generative AI-based instruction model.…

In poor-performing, resource-constrained education systems, such as South Africa, solutions to improve academic achievement have tended to focus on resources and cognitive factors. An area that requires more attention is the importance of non-cognitive, psychosocial factors and their relationship with academic performance. These factors are…

Purpose: The present study's goal is to assess the effect of a serious game on the development of entrepreneurial competence, self-efficacy and intention and thereby contribute to clarifying the usefulness of this approach in entrepreneurship education. Design/methodology/approach: The study sample and method included 76 graduate students,…

The American School Counselor Association has placed an increased emphasis on school counselor leadership. School counselors play an essential role within the educational setting (ASCA, 2019). Leadership embodies the overarching role of a school counselor and is a key component of each school counselor's professional identity (McMahon et al.,…

Peer-tutoring (PT) is a widely studied learning strategy. No studies, to our knowledge, have examined the effects of PT on tutors' metacognitive abilities, particularly in relation to implicit theories of intelligence. Study 1 aimed to determine the effects of PT on tutors' theory and beliefs of intelligence and self-confidence in their own…

Health professions students, including occupational therapy students, often have limited exposure to unhoused populations, which may alter their attitudes and self-efficacy to participate in their care. In turn, this could reduce access and quality of care for these marginalized groups. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a…

Success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is often believed to require intellectual talent ("brilliance"). Given that many cultures associate men more than women with brilliance, this belief poses an obstacle to women's STEM pursuits. Here, we investigated the developmental roots of this phenomenon,…

In recent decades, the focus and approach to college students' development and engagement had evolved to include more holistic student developmental factors (i.e., mental, emotional, financial, social/spiritual, and physical wellness) as higher education professionals assisted students in multiple areas of development. Higher education…

The growing popularity of interpreting technology in the industry has raised awareness of incorporating it into interpreter education. However, it is unclear what factors may contribute to students' behavioral use and the consequent effects of using it. With the addition of three external factors (motivation, task-technology fit, and technology…

Online graduate students often face heightened stress due to isolation, the demands of selfdirected learning, and balancing academic responsibilities with personal life. These challenges can raise the affective filter, resulting in increased anxiety and lower academic performance. When students feel supported, their affective filter lowers,…

The pervasive presence of the internet in educational environments presents a multiplicity of challenges, particularly in fostering students' responsible and ethical digital citizenship. While existing research investigates digital citizenship, few studies have examined internet skills and computer self-efficacy as mediating factors between…