Article
Psychiatry
Jasmine Ma, Pashupati Mahat, Per Hakan Brondbo, Bjorn H. Handegard, Siv Kvernmo, Anne Cecilie Javo
Summary: Teacher reports of child emotional and behavioral problems (EBPs) are sparse in many low- and middle-income countries compared to reports from parents. This study from Nepal found that teachers reported a lower prevalence of EBPs in children compared to parents, and teacher-parent agreement on EBPs was moderate and varied by type of EBP and child gender.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Glenys Mann, Linda Gilmore, Ainsley Robertson, Lynsey Kennedy-Wood, Lara Maia-Pike
Summary: Productive teacher-parent partnerships are crucial for the success of students, especially those with disabilities. This study examines the communication strategies used by teachers to facilitate successful teacher-parent partnerships. The findings highlight the importance of small gestures and day-to-day interactions in effective teacher-parent communication, as well as the contextual factors that enable positive interactions. Despite the documented communication difficulties, many teachers are implementing successful practices. These findings provide authentic insights into positive and productive teacher-parent communication strategies.
TEACHERS AND TEACHING
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Ilona Rinne, Ulla Lundqvist, Bjorn Friis Johannsen, Ali Yildirim
Summary: This study examines the development of professional identity of student teachers in teacher education programs in Sweden and Denmark. The research is based on interviews with ten students in a comparative case study, and analyzed using hermeneutic phenomenology and identity trajectories. The findings suggest that student teachers attribute their professional identity development to their own beliefs and experiences, rather than the teacher education programs. Both Danish and Swedish student teachers refer to personal factors such as ethnicity, social segregation, and discrimination when characterizing themselves as teachers.
TEACHING AND TEACHER EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Economics
Aifan Ling, Junxue Li, Limin Wen, Yi Zhang
Summary: This paper examines the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing on the performance of tracking portfolios and finds that ESG information and investor preference have a positive influence on the expected returns, information ratio, and other performance metrics of these portfolios. The empirical results are consistent with the theoretical predictions and suggest that ESG awareness and preferences are valuable references for investors.
ECONOMIC MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Eilis McCaughan, Cherith J. Semple, Jeffrey R. Hanna
Summary: Parents play a central role in preparing their children for the death of a parent, striving for everyday ordinariness, maximizing social networks, maintaining hope, and making preparations for the future. Most health and social care professionals are unaware of the challenges faced by parents at end of life, and psychosocial support is often neglected, leading to complexities for families after the death. Recommendations are discussed for professionals to better support families in these situations.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Silvia Bargeri, Valerio Iannicelli, Greta Castellini, Michela Cinquini, Silvia Gianola
Summary: This study analyzed the reporting characteristics of AGREE II appraisals in rehabilitation and found that applying different cut-offs for quality ratings of CPGs may lead to significant variability in ratings. The application of the most frequent cut-offs resulted in a notable proportion of CPGs shifting their ratings from low to high quality, highlighting the importance of selecting the highest quality CPGs in rehabilitation practice.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Emily Lorang, Alexandra Hanania, Courtney E. Venker
Summary: Using a novel parent report measure, this study explored whether parent certainty ratings provided additional insights into parent report and emerging language abilities in young autistic children. The results showed that parent certainty varied depending on whether the child understood, understood and said, or neither understood nor said a word. Parent certainty was also influenced by standardized measures of language abilities and autistic traits, and it was associated with inconsistency in parent report of child word knowledge.
JOURNAL OF SPEECH LANGUAGE AND HEARING RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anne Siebrasse, Melanie Wald-Fuhrmann
Summary: A survey conducted on a representative German sample revealed significant differences in musical taste across genres, with implications for person-related variables. These findings challenge previous genre-based conceptualizations and suggest the need for more nuanced approaches to studying taste.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Educational
Tina Seidel, Katharina Schnitzler, Christian Kosel, Kathleen Stuermer, Doris Holzberger
Summary: The study found that expert teachers are more accurate in judging incoherent profiles compared to novices. Both novices and experts provide valid behavioral cues when inferring from student engagement to underlying student profile. Experts spend more teacher gaze on student profiles which might need adaptive pedagogical action.
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Colleen M. Jungersen, Christopher J. Lonigan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate two rating scales of ADHD behavior and found that at least partial weak measurement invariance was supported for the CTRS-15 across all grade groups. These results suggest that the meaning of any rating discrepancies on the SWAN is unknown, as it does not reflect the same underlying constructs across parents and teachers across all examined grade groups.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Ornithology
Ian R. Cleasby, Ellie Owen, Adam Butler, Julia Baer, Jez Blackburn, Maria I. Bogdanova, Tessa Coledale, Francis Daunt, Stephen Dodd, Julian C. Evans, Jonathan A. Green, Tim Guilford, Michael P. Harris, Robert Hughes, Mark A. Newell, Stephen F. Newton, Gail S. Robertson, Lise Ruffino, Akiko Shoji, Louise M. Soanes, Stephen C. Votier, Ewan D. Wakefield, Sarah Wanless, Linda J. Wilson, Mark Bolton
Summary: Knowledge of seabird distributions is crucial for seabird conservation and marine management. However, most seabird colonies have not been tracked, so alternative methods must be used to assess their foraging distribution. By analyzing multiple tracking datasets, we found significant variations in foraging range among different colonies and individuals. Our estimates of typical foraging ranges for each species were also subject to high uncertainties.
Editorial Material
Education & Educational Research
Phyllis L. Fagell
Summary: In this article, the author provides workplace advice to educators. Three different scenarios are discussed: a teacher dealing with negative parent reactions, a principal struggling with self-doubt after criticism, and a teacher worried about the impact of a personal disagreement with his principal on his career prospects while seeking a new position.
Article
Psychology, Educational
Anna K. Nishen, Katja Corcoran, Katharina Holder, Ursula Kessels
Summary: When students are grouped into school tracks, stereotypes about certain groups can influence their tracking recommendations, resulting in a more lenient or stricter assessment. Confirmatory standards tend to lead to less evidence required for the majority student to be recommended, while in the minimum standard condition, less evidence is required for the ethnic minority student to be recommended.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Boaz Y. Saffer, Amori Yee Mikami, Hongyuan Qi, Julie Sarno Owens, Sebastien Normand
Summary: Inter-rater agreement about children's symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is crucial for accurate identification and treatment. This study explored the factors related to parent-teacher agreement on child ADHD symptoms and found that in the community sample, agreement was related to academic and social functioning variables, while in the clinical sample, only teacher-rated social functioning was related to agreement. These findings contribute to a more nuanced understanding of parent-teacher agreement on ADHD symptoms.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
K. Stroet, H. M. Endedijk, M. van der Liende, T. H. S. Eysink, H. Gijlers, D. Jolles
Summary: In this questionnaire-based study, the relationship between the support from teachers and parents during the Dutch school closures in 2020 and the experienced school success of upper-level primary students was examined. It was found that teacher support was related to motivation and self-regulation, while parent support was related to all three indicators of school success. Surprisingly, students reported learning as much as they usually do, despite previous research showing lower test scores during school closures. Older students reported lower achievement and motivation compared to younger students.
PEDAGOGISCHE STUDIEN
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
David Coghill, Tobias Banaschewski, Samuele Cortese, Philip Asherson, Daniel Brandeis, Jan Buitelaar, David Daley, Marina Danckaerts, Ralf W. Dittmann, Manfred Doepfner, Maite Ferrin, Chris Hollis, Martin Holtmann, Santosh Paramala, Edmund Sonuga-Barke, Cesar Soutullo, Hans-Christoph Steinhausen, Saskia van der Oord, Ian C. K. Wong, Alessandro Zuddas, Emily Simonoff
Summary: ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adolescents, and timely interventions are a priority. However, current research reports and reviews on interventions for ADHD often lack consistency and are difficult to interpret. Clinicians need to consider methodological issues and gaps in the evidence when evaluating treatments for ADHD.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Karen Fischer, Jacintha M. Tieskens, Michiel A. J. Luijten, Josjan Zijlmans, Hedy A. van Oers, Rowdy de Groot, Daniel van der Doelen, Hanneke van Ewijk, Helen Klip, Rikkert M. van der Lans, Ronald De Meyer, Malindi van der Mheen, Maud M. van Muilekom, I. Hyun Ruisch, Lorynn Teela, Germie van den Berg, Hilgo Bruining, Rachel van der Rijken, Jan Buitelaar, Pieter J. Hoekstra, Ramon Lindauer, Kim J. Oostrom, Wouter Staal, Robert Vermeiren, Ronald Cornet, Lotte Haverman, Meike Bartels, Tinca J. C. Polderman, Arne Popma
Summary: The study aimed to assess internalizing problems before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that internalizing problems were higher during the first peak of the pandemic in the general population, but similar or lower levels were observed over the course of the pandemic. Children in the clinical population reported more internalizing symptoms during the pandemic, while parents did not report differences. These findings indicate negative effects of the pandemic on children and adolescents' internalizing problems in both general and clinical populations.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Annie Bryant, Hope Schlesinger, Athina Sideri, Joni Holmes, Jan Buitelaar, Richard Meiser-Stedman
Summary: This meta-analytic review examined the effects of medications on anxiety and depression symptoms in children and adolescents with ADHD. The study found no significant improvement in symptoms of anxiety or depression with ADHD medication compared to placebo control. The lack of reporting on mental health outcomes in ADHD drug trials for children and adolescents was highlighted, emphasizing the importance of standardized measurement in future trials.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychiatry
Johan Ormel, Paul M. G. Emmelkamp
PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOSOMATICS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Wouter J. Kiekens, Laura Baams, Brian A. Feinstein, Rene Veenstra
Summary: This study aimed to develop and validate the Sexual Minority Adolescent Rejection Sensitivity Scale (SMA-RSS). In Study 1, interviews were conducted with 22 sexual minority youth to develop potential items for the SMA-RSS. In Study 2, exploratory factor analyses resulted in selecting the best performing 14 items with a two-factor structure. In Study 3, confirmatory factor analysis and various validity assessments were conducted in a sample of 499 sexual minority adolescents, showing the unique situations captured by the SMA-RSS and its contribution to understanding health disparities among this population.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Brett Laursen, Rene Veenstra
Summary: Peer influence is a tool of change, with both potential harm and value. Recognizing the benefits of peer influence is important, as it is a crucial skill for children to navigate a social world dominated by peers. Peer influence can be an adaptive strategy that promotes harmony and well-being in individuals, overlooking its consequences would miss the main point of conformity.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Marthe de Roo, Catharina Hartman, Rene Veenstra, Ilja Maria Nolte, Karien Meier, Charlotte Vrijen, Tina Kretschmer
Summary: This study used data from the TRacking Adolescents' Individual Lives Survey to examine the influence of genes on the developmental pathways of overweight during adolescence and early adulthood. It found that genetic predisposition increased the risk of developing overweight, but this risk was not offset by higher socioeconomic status or having physically active parents.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sofie Lorijn, Lydia Laninga-Wijnen, Maaike Engels, Gerine M. A. Lodder, Rene Veenstra
Summary: This study examined the trajectories of adolescents' loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic and explored the impact of different types of peer status and contact with friends on loneliness. The findings showed that the average level of loneliness declined. Students with a victimized or rejected peer status experienced a decline in loneliness, suggesting that negative peer experiences at school may have temporarily relieved for these students. Students who maintained regular contact with friends during the lockdown experienced a decline in loneliness, while those with little or no contact with friends did not.
Article
Psychology, Educational
Xingna Qin, Lydia Laninga-Wijnen, Christian Steglich, Yunyun Zhang, Ping Ren, Rene Veenstra
Summary: This study investigated the impact of having vulnerable friends on victimized and depressed adolescents, and whether this is influenced by classroom supportive norms. Longitudinal social network analyses showed that having vulnerable friends can both harm and benefit vulnerable adolescents. Depressed adolescents with depressed friends experienced increased victimization over time, while victimized adolescents with victimized friends experienced increased victimization but decreased depressive symptoms. These effects were most pronounced in classrooms with high supportive norms. Having friends and a supportive classroom may negatively affect vulnerable adolescents' social status but aid in the emotional development of victims.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Charlotte Vrijen, Ilja M. Nolte, Albertine J. Oldehinkel, Rene Veenstra, Tina Kretschmer
Summary: Bullying research has repeatedly shown that victims of bullying are more likely to have internalizing problems in the future, while bullies are more likely to have externalizing problems. However, the reported associations may be confounded by genetic vulnerability. This study used data from a survey to examine the extent to which genetic vulnerability can account for the associations between bullying involvement and later internalizing and externalizing problems.
DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Sanne Kellij, Gerine M. A. Lodder, Matteo Giletta, Melanie J. Zimmer-Gembeck, Berna Gueroglu, Rene Veenstra
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship between peer victimization and rejection sensitivity over time. The findings suggest that there is an association between victimization and rejection sensitivity, but it may not lead to negative cycles during early-middle adolescence.
DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Zhe Dong, Gijs Huitsing, Rene Veenstra
Summary: This study aimed to examine the differences in individual and interpersonal characteristics between positive and negative leaders. The study found that positive leaders were more accepted and had more friendships than negative leaders. However, the differences in individual characteristics between positive and negative leaders were not significant.
JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND ADOLESCENCE
(2023)
Article
Sociology
Cassie McMillan, Brandon Craig, Chaim la Roi, Rene Veenstra
Summary: This study reconsiders the potential benefits of intergroup contact by applying a network perspective. It finds that friendships between youth of different sexualities have negligible impact on reducing homophobic attitudes when considering network connectivity and segregation patterns. The findings suggest that the observed cross-sexuality contact often represents instances of preaching to the choir, limiting the potential for intergroup connections to challenge social inequality systems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chloe Tolmatcheff, Rene Veenstra, Isabelle Roskam, Benoit Galand
Summary: This study examined the relationship between implementation fidelity and quality and the outcomes of two different anti-bullying interventions. The findings showed that both fidelity and quality had a significant impact on students' moral disengagement and bullying behaviors. Importantly, when quality was sufficient, fidelity did not matter, but higher fidelity could compensate for a lack of quality. However, students' perceptions of the class injunctive norm did not significantly change, suggesting that alternative mediators should be considered.
PREVENTION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Simon D. Venema, Anja J. E. Dirkzwager, Marieke Haan, Paul Nieuwbeerta, Eric Blaauw, Rene Veenstra
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between fatherhood, residential status, and reconviction rates among individuals released from prison using data from a Dutch pre-trial prison cohort sample. The findings revealed that fathers who co-resided with a partner and children after 6 months of release were less likely to be reconvicted 18 months after release compared to non-fathers and fathers who did not live with a partner and children. Therefore, it is important to consider fathers' family context and reoffending risk factors together to better understand the link between fatherhood and reoffending after prison release.
CRIME & DELINQUENCY
(2023)
