The Contribution Of Task Difficulty And Adult Reliability On Children's Academic Task Persistence,
2025
Old Dominion University
The Contribution Of Task Difficulty And Adult Reliability On Children's Academic Task Persistence, Ella M. Wheelbarger
Psychology Theses & Dissertations
Task persistence plays a crucial role in children's academic success and achievement of long-term goals. Contextual variables may influence child persistence such as reward source reliability, task difficulty, or task arrangement. We evaluated the effects of reward source reliability on children's academic task persistence with task difficulty. The perception of the reliability of the reward source was manipulated by making a commitment to provide a reward after completion of the task, but upon completion, delivery was delayed to the next day. The study was designed to examine the extent to which experiencing prior disappointments would decrease persistence times on subsequent …
Impacts Of Adverse Childhood Experiences And Proactive Coping On College Adjustment And Risky Behavior,
2025
Fort Hays State University
Impacts Of Adverse Childhood Experiences And Proactive Coping On College Adjustment And Risky Behavior, Isabella Kester, Will Stutterheim, Jisook Park
SACAD: Scholarly Activities
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have garnered recent attention in psychological and educational research due to their significant and lasting effects on an individual’s ability to cope and adjust to the demands that are part of the college experience. The trauma experienced in childhood can influence key aspects of psychological and emotional development, shaping how adults conceptualize and cope with stressors later in life. These developmental disruptions also increase one’s susceptibility to risky behaviors, especially during transitional periods in life, such as entering college (Allem et al., 2015; Campbell et al., 2016). This study aims to explore the interplay between ACEs …
Initial Reliability Of A Special Education Law Chatbot,
2025
Fort Hays State University
Initial Reliability Of A Special Education Law Chatbot, J.T. Lacy Ph.D., Amy Drinnon Ed.S., Angie Howard Ed.S.
SACAD: Scholarly Activities
There is a shortage of school psychologists across the nation (National Association of School Psychologists, n.d.), resulting in a need for practitioners to perform all aspects of their jobs as efficiently as possible to avoid burnout while ensuring adequate service delivery. While school psychologists are trained in 10 Domains of practice, Domain 10: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice, permeates all aspects of school psychological practice. Specifically, school psychologists are “state actors,” meaning they are an extension of their state’s authority, supported by state and federal laws, to educate and serve school-aged children, who are among our most vulnerable populations (NASP, …
Supporting Lgbtq+ Youth In Disaffirming Legal Climates,
2025
Wayne State University
Supporting Lgbtq+ Youth In Disaffirming Legal Climates, Sarah Hibner-Kiperman Phd, Madeleine Reardon Ma, Caitlin Johnson M.A., Nina Michon Ma, Liz Ballinger B.A., Jesse Chen Ma, Sahar Altweej Ma, Gabriel Delong Ma
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
Psychologists are ethically charged with providing culture-responsive, affirming care to LGBTQ+ youth clients as legal climate continue infringing on their rights (ACLU, 2025; APA, 2023; NASP, 2020). This roundtable serves to facilitate conversation about how to support our LGBTQ+ community members seeking affirming care, when laws may limit this ability.
Expanding And Revising The Lesbian Gay And Bisexual Identity Scale For Lgbtq+ Youth,
2025
Wayne State University
Expanding And Revising The Lesbian Gay And Bisexual Identity Scale For Lgbtq+ Youth, Jesse Chen Ma, Sarah Hibner-Kiperman
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This poster proposes to expand and revise the lesbian, gay, and bisexual identity scale (LGBIS), a 27-item scale designed to assess sexual identity, by developing a scale normed on LGBTQ+ youth (LGBTQIS). It will present the exploratory and confirmatory analyses and explore how to incorporate this scale for future research.
Lgbtq+ Youth’S Experiences Of Minority Stress: A Survey,
2025
Wayne State University
Lgbtq+ Youth’S Experiences Of Minority Stress: A Survey, Liz Ballinger B.A., Jesse Chen M.A., Caitlin Johnson M.A., Sarah Kiperman Phd
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This poster will cover a proposed study on LGBTQ+ youths' experiences of minority stress in the current day and context. We used the minority stress theory to evaluate the relationship of stressors to outcomes, and how protective factors moderate the relationship.
Maintaining Well-Being: Coping Strategies For Prolonged Traumatic Experiences From The Stories Of Ukrainian Educators During The Wartime,
2025
Lesley University
Maintaining Well-Being: Coping Strategies For Prolonged Traumatic Experiences From The Stories Of Ukrainian Educators During The Wartime, Natalya Rakevich
Educational Studies Dissertations
This qualitative, phenomenological study aimed to better understand how and whether educators can maintain well-being during prolonged trauma. This study examines the experiences of Ukrainian educators living in non-occupied territories during wartime. The following research questions guided the study: What coping strategies do educators use to take care of themselves? What coping strategies do educators use with their students? How do educators perceive mindfulness and storytelling? A conceptual framework was created to better understand the topics of stress, trauma, being, well-being, surviving, suffering, and coping mechanisms through a literature review. Data collection occurred in February and March 2024, two years …
Classroom Teachers' Approaches To Values Education: Exploring Explicit And Implicit Strategies For Teaching And Modeling Values,
2025
DePaul University
Classroom Teachers' Approaches To Values Education: Exploring Explicit And Implicit Strategies For Teaching And Modeling Values, Maria Ukamaka Clare Okeke
College of Education Theses and Dissertations
Abstract This study explores the approaches Nigerian secondary school teachers in Anambra State use to teach values through explicit and implicit methods. Recognizing the need to understand how values are effectively communicated in the classroom, this research delves into the dual strategies employed by educators and their impacts on student moral development. The research used a qualitative interview study approach, which included semi-structured interviews with ten experienced secondary school teachers and a document analysis of teaching resources. This method allows one to investigate the explicit instruction and implicit modeling strategies applied in values education in depth. Findings reveal that teachers …
Online/Hybrid School Psychology Student Perceptions Of Distance Program Modalities,
2025
Fort Hays State University Department of Psychology
Online/Hybrid School Psychology Student Perceptions Of Distance Program Modalities, Allyson Baloga, Kelsie Arch, Amy Drinnon, Angie Howard
SACAD: Scholarly Activities
NASP (2021) provides recommendations for distance education (DE) in school psychology, however, this guidance lacks input from students with lived experiences. To address this gap, a survey was completed by 106 current and recently graduated online/hybrid graduate students in school psychology. Descriptive statistics, qualitative trends, and comparative analyses were utilized to examine responses. Findings illuminate student perceptions of preparedness and highlight the need for, and impact of, the flexibility and convenience afforded by DE.
Centering Black Resource-Poor Adolescent Voices: A Critical Phenomenological Study Of Lived Mental Health Struggles While Enduring The Covid-19 Pandemic,
2025
Lesley University
Centering Black Resource-Poor Adolescent Voices: A Critical Phenomenological Study Of Lived Mental Health Struggles While Enduring The Covid-19 Pandemic, Paulette Dispagna
Counseling and Psychology Dissertations
There is a dearth of research in general and qualitative research specifically about the mental health experience of resource-poor Black adolescents living in Boston. This has implications for the field in terms of how adolescents experiencing mental health issues can be supported and how professionals can create more useful mental health treatment. Drawing from the theoretical lens of critical race theory and more specifically, intersectionality, this hermeneutic phenomenological inquiry examined the ways in which experiencing multiple levels of inequality, especially from racism and poverty, affected a Black adolescent’s mental health. Eleven adolescents were interviewed via Zoom. Six major findings included: …
The Efficacy Of An In-Vivo Chaining Procedure Compared To Pov-Vm Chaining Procedure To Teach A Task To Children With Autism,
2025
Stephen F. Austin State University
The Efficacy Of An In-Vivo Chaining Procedure Compared To Pov-Vm Chaining Procedure To Teach A Task To Children With Autism, Elaine Turner, Ginger Kelso
Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which includes symptoms such as repetitive or restricted patterns of behavior, and deficits in social communication (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) and affects approximately 1 in 36 children aged 8 and older (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020). Children with this disorder face unique challenges when it come to learning academic and social skills (Gardner & Wolfe, 2013). Chaining is an effective intervention for teaching individuals with disabilities a variety of skills (Cuvo et al., 1978; Horner & Keilitz, 1975; Shrestha et al., 2013; Tarbox, et al., 2009). Video modeling, where a …
School Psychologists’ Experiences And Roles In Trauma-Informed Practices,
2025
Loyola University of Chicago Graduate School
School Psychologists’ Experiences And Roles In Trauma-Informed Practices, Taylor Williamson
Dissertations
Due to a wide breadth of training, school psychologists are uniquely qualified to provide indirect and direct services outlined by best practices, such as school-based mental health services, special education evaluations, and trauma-informed practices. Professional standards indicate that school psychologists are equipped to identify trauma response symptoms and provide evidence-based services when supporting students with trauma histories. However, an identified gap between best practices and the present realities of school psychologists' has been identified in the literature. The few studies that explored the experiences of school psychologists endorsed a lack of training and confidence with identifying trauma response symptoms and …
What Are The Barriers? An Examination Of College Students’ Perspectives On Mental Health Care Utilization,
2025
Eastern Kentucky University
What Are The Barriers? An Examination Of College Students’ Perspectives On Mental Health Care Utilization, Isabella Robbins, Steffen Wilson
Posters-at-the-Capitol
This study delves into the perceptions and experiences of college students regarding the utilization of mental health services at a university in the central Appalachian region of the United States. Focusing on understanding barriers to help-seeking, perceived stressors, and preferences for mental health resources, this research aims to inform strategies for enhancing mental health support on campus. A total of 91 undergraduate students completed an electronic survey at Eastern Kentucky University, providing insights into their attitudes towards seeking professional help, perceived stressors, and factors influencing help-seeking behavior. Contrary to expectations, demographic factors showed no significant correlation with willingness to seek …
Numbered Heads Together: Student Outcomes, Teacher Acceptability, Teacher Burnout, And Maintenance Of Implementation,
2025
Western Kentucky University
Numbered Heads Together: Student Outcomes, Teacher Acceptability, Teacher Burnout, And Maintenance Of Implementation, Nicole Parker
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Numbered Heads Together (NHT) is a structured cooperative learning activity that supports active classroom participation from all students. The purpose of this study was to examine if NHT increased student cooperative behaviors and quiz scores, as well as whether teachers found the intervention acceptable and if teacher reported burnout improved. Three teacher participants and their respective students were recruited from a regional school based on teacher desire to improve classroom behavior management during cooperative learning times. A checklist of adherences to NHT steps was the primary measure. Classwide cooperative interactions were observed, and class average daily quiz scores were collected. …
A Review Of The Validity Of The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2,
2025
Western Kentucky University
A Review Of The Validity Of The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2, Keegan Cundiff
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted condition that affects individuals in unique ways. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC, 2020), people with ASD have a neurological disorder that impacts communication, social interaction, and behavior. One common ASD evaluation tool is the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS-2), which helps a clinician decide if the student exhibits social and communication skills expected of someone with or without ASD. Since ASD is a disorder for which symptoms need to be present within the early developmental period, it is common for schools and pediatricians to be initial sources of referral …
Interviews With Professionals In The Psychology Field,
2025
Columbus State University
Interviews With Professionals In The Psychology Field, Beatrice Brinkley, John Roop
CSU Tower Day
•Undergraduate students experience difficulties understanding their options after graduation •Options include academia, research, or applied skill practices •Prior projects have studied other majors and their opportunities •This study explores three applied practices in psychology •All professionals are different in their perspectives •Little overlap between answers •Results up to student interpretation
School Personnel Perceptions Of School-Based Mental Health Prevention And Interventions,
2025
Western Kentucky University
School Personnel Perceptions Of School-Based Mental Health Prevention And Interventions, Kelsey Lytle
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Despite millions of children across the United States experiencing at least one mental health disorder about half do not receive any sort of treatment or counseling. Within schools, many children receive formal intervention services once they are identified. However, there are many other children who would benefit greatly from learning social emotional skills who have not been identified. Prevention could be a great resource to prevent children from falling through the cracks. The purpose of this study was to assess personnel perceptions on the school’s role in student mental health, mental health interventions and prevention, evidence-based practices, and barrier to …
Disproportionality Of English Learners In Special Education,
2025
Western Kentucky University
Disproportionality Of English Learners In Special Education, Alysa Gordon
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the presence of disproportionality of English learners in special education. The search process yielded evidence of both overrepresentation and underrepresentation of English learners in special education, with some studies indicating disproportionality in specific disability categories. Underrepresentation was found to be present in categories of emotional behavioral disability, speech and language impairment, other health impairment, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism. Overrepresentation was found to be present in multiple disability categories, especially with specific learning disabilities and speech language impairment. Potential variables that could be contributors to overrepresentation were found to be educators’ …
Collaboration In Practice: Perspectives On Interprofessional Care Teams For Treating Children With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities,
2025
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Collaboration In Practice: Perspectives On Interprofessional Care Teams For Treating Children With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Morgan E. Heiser
PCOM Psychology Dissertations
With increased focus on interprofessional collaboration in healthcare and education, best practices for patient and student care are often top priority. However, little is known about the effectiveness of using team-based approaches when working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This study examined professionals' perspectives on their team practices, burnout, and attitudes towards collaboration. Additionally, the research looked at practitioners’ ability to identify their team. A survey was conducted using input from various healthcare and education professionals across multiple settings and education backgrounds who work with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The survey found considerable differences in team …
The Unintended Consequences Of Normalization: Unmonitored Mental Health Discourse Among Youth And Suicide Risk,
2025
University of Texas at Arlington
The Unintended Consequences Of Normalization: Unmonitored Mental Health Discourse Among Youth And Suicide Risk, Farley Morris
Social Work Theses - Archive
Suicide has become an increasingly common cause of death among U.S. children ages 10–14. In 2001, suicide accounted for 8% of deaths in this age group; by 2010 the proportion rose to 12%, and by 2020 it reached 22% (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020). Although factors such as adverse childhood experiences (Felitti et al., 1998; Jones et al., 2024), psychache (Shneidman, 1998), burdensomeness (Joiner, 2005; O’Connor, 2011), and hopelessness (Bat Tonkus et al., 2022; Qiu et al., 2017) are associated with suicide, these elements alone do not explain the significant rise in suicide deaths over the past …
