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Direct linkCavazzoni, Federica; Fiorini, Alec; Veronese, Guido – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2023
Children and youth growing up in contexts characterized by political violence are at high risk of developing mental health impairments. In recent years, a growing interest has been directed to the study of children's well-being after being exposed to political violence in order to develop interventions aimed at preserving and enhancing it. This…
Descriptors: Well Being, Life Satisfaction, Children, Violence
Paul Gerard Richards – ProQuest LLC, 2022
The goal of the study was to understand factors contributing to life satisfaction of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from the perspective of positive psychology. The challenges of parenting a child with ASD have been documented extensively, with these parents experiencing higher levels of stress, depression, and lower…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parents
Lena Wintermantel; Christine Grove; Linda Henderson; Stella Laletas – Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 2024
Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to synthesise the available evidence of the impact of therapy dog-assisted interventions on the social and emotional wellbeing of students in mainstream school settings through the use of the biopsychosocial framework. Method: The PRISMA 2020 guidelines were followed, and the inclusion criteria…
Descriptors: Therapy, Animals, Intervention, Well Being
Liezl Schlebusch; Nola Chambers; David Rosenstein; Petro Erasmus; Petrus J. de Vries – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
Caring for children with developmental delays or disabilities places significant stress on caregivers, which is often exacerbated in low-resource settings. The World Health Organization developed a caregiver skills training for families of children with developmental delays or disabilities, which includes a three-session caregiver well-being…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Caregivers, Well Being, Children
Michael J. Mann; Alfgeir L. Kristjansson; Megan L. Smith; Christa L. Lilly; Inibjorg E. Thrisdottir; Ashley Havlicak – Journal of School Health, 2024
Background: The school climate concept has been promising, but has long-standing critiques that have not been adequately addressed to date. The "School as a Protective Factor" approach represents one attempt to offer a new approach that builds on and extends beyond the concept of school climate while addressing previously identified…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Social Environment, Academic Achievement, Well Being
Henrik Danielsson; Christine Imms; Magnus Ivarsson; Lena Almqvist; Lars-Olov Lundqvist; Gillian King; Liz Adams Lyngbäck; Anna Karin Andersson; Susann Arnell; Patrik Arvidsson; Lilly Augustine; Rob Brooks; Maria Eldh; Lisa Engde; Helena Engkvist; Ingalill Gimbler Berglund; Dido Green; Karina Huus; Charlotte Karlsson; Frida Lygnegård; Linda Sjödin; Mats Granlund – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2024
To review the longitudinal trajectories -- and the factors influencing their development -- of mental health problems in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Systematic review methods were employed. Searches of six databases used keywords and MeSH terms related to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, mental health problems, and…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Mental Health, Children, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Download full textErica D. Kelsey – Afterschool Matters, 2024
Community-based youth-serving organizations are often seen by participants and their families as safe and supportive environments with no stigma attached to participation. Many children attend community-based afterschool programs five days a week. In such an environment, trusted adults can consistently monitor the moods and behaviors of…
Descriptors: Community Organizations, After School Programs, Mental Health, Trauma Informed Approach
Kaixin Liang; Kelly Ka Lai Lam; Liuyue Huang; Xiuyun Lin; Zhiyong Wang; Honghai Liu; Peilian Chi – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Parenting stress experienced by parents of autistic children is well-documented. Recent evidence suggests that self-compassion may be a protective factor against parenting stress. However, it's not clear how self-compassion contributes to better parenting outcomes. This study examined the associations among self-compassion, mental health…
Descriptors: Stress Variables, Parents, Child Rearing, Children
Borland, Ross L.; Cameron, Lauren A.; Tonge, Bruce J.; Gray, Kylie M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: This systematic review aimed to explore the effects of sport and physical activity on behaviour and emotional problems, mental health and psychosocial well-being of children and adolescents with intellectual disability. Method: Five databases were searched systematically (ERIC, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, SportDISCUS and SCOPUS), up to 28…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Athletics, Behavior Problems, Emotional Problems
Cabanas, Edgar; González-Lamas, Jara – Social Psychology of Education: An International Journal, 2022
Positive education has gained increased interest and attention in the last decade. Born as an applied movement within positive psychology, positive education aims to introduce a positive approach to education to aid schools in promoting happiness, improving learning and performance, and reducing mental health problems among children and…
Descriptors: Positive Attitudes, Academic Achievement, Psychological Patterns, Mental Health
Laursen, Brett; Veenstra, René – Child Development Perspectives, 2023
Peer influence is an instrument of change, with outcomes that are not preordained: The same processes that make influence a source of harm also make it a valuable interpersonal resource. Yet the benefits of peer influence are insufficiently appreciated. Knowing when and how much to conform to the wishes of others is an important skill that…
Descriptors: Children, Peer Influence, Social Behavior, Adjustment (to Environment)
Paulina Esperanza Huff – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children's well-being. It is a pervasive disorder observed globally, transcending racial and socioeconomic boundaries. Many children experience the challenges of undiagnosed ADHD, leading to the development of additional mental health conditions, including…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Hispanic Americans, Parents, Children
Manuel, Ash – John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2022
In this book, you'll find fun, practical activities and strategies to develop an attitude of gratitude: the positive mindset that kids and teens need to successfully weather ups and downs, successes and setbacks. "Growing with Gratitude" outlines simple steps that you can start to action immediately, whether in the classroom, the whole…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Resilience (Psychology), Well Being, Positive Attitudes
John, Neetu A.; Kapungu, Chisina; Sebany, Meroji; Tadesse, Seifu – Youth & Society, 2023
Limited emphasis is placed on understanding the gendered pathways that influence mental health, especially long-term cumulative impacts of gender-based inequalities. Exposure to early child marriage (marriage by age 15) may exaggerate exposure to gender-based mental health risk-factors, providing an opportunity to understand the multi-layered…
Descriptors: Marriage, Gender Bias, Mental Health, Risk
Ojala, Maria – European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 2023
Climate change is an existential threat facing humanity on a global scale. To handle this problem, all societal actors, including young people, need to get involved. This narrative review focuses on what implications climate change has for research in developmental psychology. It is argued that how young people relate to climate change is closely…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Climate
