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A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Contribution of Positive Emotions to L2 Teachers' Work Engagement: Focusing on Iranian Teachers' Insights and Lived Experiences
Derakhshan A and Taghizadeh MS
Due to its prominence in the professional success of teachers, work engagement has gained increasing attention in educational research, particularly in language studies. While previous studies have investigated the contribution of various factors to language teachers' work engagement, the role of emotional experiences, notably positive emotions, remains under-explored.
Fluid Intelligence in Children with Learning Disabilities
Rzhanova IE, Alekseeva OS, Britova VS and Burdukova YA
Fluid intelligence is an integral cognitive ability that involves solving new non-standard problems. It strongly predicts academic and professional achievement, whereas a low level of fluid intelligence is an important predictor of learning problems. Clinical studies of fluid intelligence are of interest for the development of training programs in various groups of children with special needs. This article presents a study on fluid intelligence in children with learning disabilities.
Hostility and Cognitive Complexity: A Meta-analysis
Emelin GD and Enikolopov SN
We can see outbreaks of social violence (notably wars, riots, and revolutions), both historically and in the current social situation. Some authors point to the impact of hostility on human cognitive processes and on decision making, and through these factors - on aggressive behaviour. Moreover, some retrospective studies note the role of cognitive complexity in the peaceful resolution of conflicts (including international conflicts). These findings prompted us to ask whether the two phenomena are related. To answer this question a meta-analysis of correlation between hostility and cognitive complexity was conducted.
Dyadic Interactions, Communication and Regulation Skills: Associations with Screen Use in Toddlers from Buenos Aires
Gago-Galvagno LG, Del Pilar Castillo M, Fernández MA, Tabullo AJ, Miller SE, Elgier AM and Azzollini SC
Screen time has increased, with more frequent use at younger ages during the developmental process. International pediatric associations recommend that its use be minimal before three years of age. However, several studies have shown that in this age range, its use is for at least one hour per day, and in general without the accompaniment of an adult and with no consideration of age-appropriate content. Furthermore, negative associations between screen use in hours and minutes were reported with different cognitive abilities (e.g., language, executive functions, attention, memory) during this period. Many of the studies carried out on associations between these variables used questionnaires or parental reports. This is why it becomes important to study how screen time is associated with early interactions between primary caregiver and toddlers and with early cognitive skills, using measures that observe behavior directly, and in a non-WEIRD sample [a WEIRD population is White, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic - ed.] from low-to-medium SES backgrounds in Latin America. This could generate interventions to promote early cognitive development, and evaluate what type of responsible use can be provided for screen consumption in the early years.
Psychometric Analysis of the Spanish Version of the in Ecuadorian Emerging Adults
Cordero-Hermida F, Sacoto JD, Sinchi E and Arias-Medina P
Emerging adulthood is a newly known developmental stage in humans, between late adolescence and fully-achieved adulthood. This stage is characterized by continued indecision and postponement of individuation; it also corresponds with a delay in identity actualization. Personal identity is related to the development of the individual across various aspects of life including the identification of long-term goals, career selection, friendship, and sexuality. Therefore, identity is understood to be an individual's perception of themselves and the conceptualization of their place within a social context. Identity development is expected to reach this critical stage between late adolescence and emerging adulthood, where specific factors may arise to hinder the realization of identity, potentially resulting in identity problems or identity distress. The latter considered a disorder within the DSM-III, and based on its diagnostic criteria, the was created to measure the presence of identity distress.
Parental Engagement in Early Literacy: A Qualitative Exploration of Practices and Beliefs in Northern Mexico
Beltrán-Sierra N, Fraijo-Sing B and Tapia-Fonllem C
Developmental studies have shown that the home environment has a significantly influences subsequent academic performance by supporting the development of skills essential for the acquisition of competencies necessary for school life, including literacy skills. Children with limited early literacy proficiency often experience challenges in acquiring literacy skills. Family literacy promotes the development of skills necessary for their acquisition.
Internationalization and Collaboration in Colombian Psychology During 2014-2023: A Bibliometric Analysis
Navarrete CB, Castillo LV, Quiñones AS, Rodríguez IR and Moreno LS
Bibliometric studies are essential for understanding the development of a discipline and thus establishing policies to promote evidence-based science. In the case of Colombian psychology, no studies have yet considered the productivity, collaboration, and internationalization of this discipline jointly. In this context, the role of Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (Minciencias) research groups in promoting collaboration within Colombia is particularly significant.
Using PlayWorld to Promote Narrative Development: Evidence from a Double-blind Control Experiment
Veresov NN, Veraksa AN and Plotnikova VA
Recent data indicate an increase in speech difficulties and a decline in narrative competence among today's preschool children. Therefore, identifying effective methods to support the development of narrative competence is a pressing and relevant challenge.
Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Consumer Socio-Cultural Premises Scale in Mexico
Soler-Anguiano FL, Díaz-Loving R and Domínguez-Espinosa ADC
Investigating the complexities of consumer behaviour requires an understanding of the sociocultural contexts that shape individual preferences and purchasing patterns. Factors such as family dynamics, community norms, and cultural values emphasise the importance of exploring the influence of sociocultural premises. These forces are continuously negotiated within the evolving trends of the global consumer culture. As a result, it is essential to recognise that each group has unique values and needs that must be acknowledged.
Socio-Emotional Explorations of Pre-Service Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
Kızıldağ A and Kırmızı Ö
Socio-emotional competence (SEC) is essential in language teaching, where classroom interactions, pedagogical choices, and student engagement are deeply shaped by emotional dynamics. While teacher emotions have been studied quantitatively, little is known about how pre-service EFL teachers develop SEC during a practicum. This gap calls for qualitative inquiry into their emotional experiences and professional growth.
Investigating the Role of Resilience, Foreign Language Teaching Enjoyment, and Mindfulness in Predicting Loving Pedagogy in English Language Teaching
Alipour S, Ghaniabadi S and Azari Noughabi M
Loving pedagogy is a new concept in the field of applied linguistics and its correlates have not been fully researched.
Does Quantity Matter? How Extracurricular Activities Affect Working Memory Development among 5-7-Year-Old Children
Gavrilova MN, Ivenskaya PR, Tekin AK and Tarasova KS
It is widely recognized that sports, dance, and other structured extracurricular activities can positively influence children's executive function. However, previous research has not thoroughly examined whether participation in a diverse range of activities aimed at acquiring new skills affects working memory development in children.
Effects of Machiavellianism on Cyberbullying Perpetration: Serial Mediating Role of Perceived Social Support and Problematic Internet Use Among University Students
Javed M, Zubair A, Bakhtawar Niazi N and Aslam I
Cyberbullying is an increasing concern among university students, notably in Pakistan, where digital engagement is rising. Personality traits like Machiavellianism- characterized by manipulation, callousness, and strategic exploitation- have been implicated in antisocial online behaviors. However, the mechanisms through which Machiavellianism influences cyberbullying remain underexplored.
The Interplay Among Perceived Teacher-Student Rapport, Academic Engagement, and L2 Grit: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach
Janebi Enayat M and Xudaie S
The positive role of grit (perseverance and passion for long-term goals even in the face of setbacks) in language learning outcomes is well-documented in the academic literature. However, a significant gap remains in understanding the factors that contribute to the development and enhancement of second language (L2) grit.
The Green Triad: Environmental Knowledge, Nature Connection, and Prosociality as Drivers of Pro-Environmental Behaviour in Chile - A Review
Neaman A
Addressing global environmental challenges requires an understanding the factors that influence pro-environmental behaviour.
The Role of Threats in the Support of System-Justifying Beliefs
Prusova IS and Gorokhova AS
Encounters with threats can lead to a motivation to justify the existing social system, which can be expressed through endorsement of system-justifying beliefs.
Summary Graphs Covary with Reading and Language Comprehension in School-age Children in the Spanish Language
Fernández-Blanco A, Estévez-Pérez N and González Hernández K
The standardized identification, psychoeducational assessment, and diagnosis of children at risk of reading comprehension (RC) difficulties is a highly specialized, time-consuming, and cumbersome process for teachers, psychologists, and researchers. Following the graph theory framework, text summaries, a ubiquitous RC measure used in schools, can be represented as networks of words (nodes) connected by arcs (TSGraphs). Do their resulting topological properties highlight individual variability in traditional reading/language comprehension measures?
The Use of Specialized Neuropsychological Training for the Rehabilitation of Patients with Neglect Syndrome
Kovyazina MS, Varako NA, Stepanov GK, Yurina DD, Propustina VA, Vasilyeva SA, Daminov VD and Zinchenko YP
Currently, insufficient attention is being paid to methods of rehabilitation of patients with neglect syndrome. It is necessary to create an effective way to overcome this condition.
What does Psychological Well-being Mean for Mexican Late Adolescents? A Study with Natural Semantic Networks in the Post-pandemic Era
García-Avitia CA, Pérez-Ruvalcaba SL and Márquez-González CV
Well-being is distinguished by its complex and multifaceted characteristics, integrating both objective and subjective components, so each person's point of view is relevant. In conducting research concerning well-being, it is important account for both age considerations and cultural variability. Additionally, the influence the COVID-19 pandemic should be considered given how it impacted the public including corresponding effects on peoples' perceptions of well-being.
Age-Related and Sex Differences in Visuospatial Working Memory and Its Association with Math Achievement: Insights from Span, Accuracy, and RT in Corsi Block Tapping Test
Malykh SB and Kuzmina YV
Visuospatial working memory (VSWM) is critical for academic achievement, particularly in mathematics. The Corsi Block-Tapping Test (CBTT) is one of the most widely used tools to assess VSWM, traditionally relying on span length as the primary performance indicator. However, recent research suggests that additional metrics, such as accuracy and reaction time (RT), may offer complementary insights. Despite this, RT remains underexplored in studies examining VSWM development and its links to academic outcomes such as math performance.
Post-pandemic Work Motivation, Work Behavior and Psychic Structure in University Professors
Fernández-Arias P, Antón-Sancho Á, Antona CJ and Vergara D
Because of the pandemic, it has been suggested that motivation and job performance may have declined in various professional groups, a phenomenon known as This study focuses on understanding this issue and its broader effect within the educational sector.
The Effects of Emotional States and World Assumptions on Moral Disengagement in Adolescents from Combat Zones
Dolgikh AG, Almazova OV, Molchanov SV and Shaigerova LA
Extreme events, including warfare, lead to transformations in moral norms and the heightened intensity of moral disengagement mechanisms, which may be prolonged or become irreversible. Research to identify the factors that reduce the frequency of moral disengagement mechanisms among adolescents can lead to understanding how to prevent and decrease the intensity of destructive behavior.
Coexistence and Social Exclusion of Venezuelan Migrants in Lima, Perú: A Psychosocial Approach
Cueto RM, Ayma LS, Llanco CA, Acedo F and Loli C
An understanding of the dynamics of intergroup relations, particularly in relation to migrant populations, is of critical importance in a variety of societal contexts. This study examines the relationship between conservatism (Social Dominance Orientation, SDO), intergroup dynamics (stereotypes and intergroup emotions), and social distance (openness to coexistence and tendencies toward exclusion) within the Venezuelan migrant population residing in Lima Metropolitana.
Evaluation of Psychometric Properties of the Farsi Version of the Work-Related Affective Feelings Scale
Nooripour R, Hoseininezhad N, Gabalou PF and Fathi D
Attention to emotions is growing in workplaces. To address this interest, new psychological instruments have been developed to assess the emotional states of individuals at work. The Work-Related Affective Feelings (WORAF) Scale is a new psychological tool for measuring four main emotions: happiness, anxiety, anger, and dejection at work.
Self-Efficacy in High-Performance Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
López-Rodríguez L, González Carballido LG, Montoya-Romero CA, Suárez-Rodrígueza MC, González-Rabeiro M, Charlot-Cardoza O, Yañez-Rivera A and Feria-Madueño A
Studies of self-efficacy in sports have demonstrated its importance in performance. These have been of English-speaking and Latin American origin, mostly descriptive, qualitative, and relate it essentially to emotional variables; interventions reveal its sources and the way to improve it.
Psychometric Properties of the Socio-Emotional Competence Assessment Scale (ECSE) in the Cuban Context
Hernández-Lugo MC, Escobar AEV, Castillo EF, Díaz-Guerra DD and Garrido MP
Socio-emotional competencies are important for mental health and successful human interaction. In the university context, strengthening socio-emotional competencies is essential for fostering a collaborative learning environment, where students can manage academic stress and build meaningful connections with their peers.
Athletic Identity and Performance Anxiety among University Athletes: Moderating Role of Perceived Coaching Styles
Mazhar F, Faran M, Ameer H and Khan STM
In the competitive world of emerging athletes, performance is crucial; in sports, it is essential. However, under the spotlight of competition, performance anxiety lurks as the unseen rival every athlete must conquer. Two important factors are fundamental to this dynamic-athletic identity and perceived coaching styles. Athletic identity becomes an athlete's armor, while the coaching styles catalyze transformation. Their alliance can either elevate performance or diminish it.
A Psycho-Socio-Cultural Investigation of Factors Involved in the of Chilean Mothers
Rubio-González JJ, Torres CE, Avalos VF and Godoy DJ
Motherhood in Chile is complex and challenging - marked as it is by a growing number of women raising children on their own, against a backdrop of multiple social, cultural and economic factors- as well as a significant decline in birth rates. Perezhivanie is a Russian word, originating in Russian scholarship. This concept integrates the personal, social, and environmental dimensions of individual experience. This study adopts a cultural-historical approach grounded in Vygotskian theory, proposing perezhivanie as the unit of analysis.
The Role of Self-esteem, Self-efficacy, Social Support and Resilience in Psychological Adjustment in Schoolchildren
González-Arratia López-Fuentes NI, Torres Muñoz MA and Díaz-Loving R
There has been a recent increase in research to empirically verify different personal and contextual variables that impact psychological adjustment indicators, but further research is still needed in the construction of explanatory models, especially for children.
Iranian EFL Teachers' Emotional Labour and Grit as Predictors of Teacher Success
Ganji M and Sabeki F
There is an absence of research - in EFL contexts - into the importance of positive psychology, notably the significant role of emotions in teaching. The topic of an instructor's emotional labour and grit is particularly important in this context.